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Send us Fan Mail Danny Neumann ~ Ashtanga Yoga & Becoming Your Own Inner Witness Join in listening to a conversation I had with my special guest, Danny Neumann . Danny is an Ashtanga Yoga practitioner living in Phoenix, Arizona. During this discussion we cover topics including: how Danny was first introduced to Yoga and how he fell in love with the practice the evolution of the practice "...

Send us Fan Mail Matthew Sweeney - Sequenced vs. Vinyasa Flow Practice (A Deep Dive) Welcome back a NYT favorite guest, Matthew Sweeney,  for a DEEP DIVE discussion on Sequenced vs. Vinyasa Flow Practice . Listen to Matthew explain in great detail the benefits and drawbacks of both sequenced yoga routines and "free flow" vinyasa style practice and how to utilize and benefit from both. He...

Send us Fan Mail Scott Johnson - "The Ocean Literally Saved My Life" During this episode I have the privilege of conversing with Scott Johnson . I've been thinking endlessly about this discussion since we recorded it because I feel immensely inspired by his words of courage and humor. I hope you feel equally motivated after listening. :) In August 2001, Scott Johnson was lying in a...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 65 ~ Christina Kauffmann ~ Creating Trauma Informed Sacred Spaces I had the distinct pleasure of meeting and interviewing Christina Kauffmann! Listen here as she shares her truthful insights of becoming a  trauma informed yoga teacher. Christina is also a contributing author for the book, Sacred Spaces which offers authentic stories and holistic practices so that you may e...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 64 - Nichole Doane ~ Where the Rope Ends & the Yoga Begins A fated 60 foot fall while canyoneering resulted in Nichole Doane being airlifted to the very hospital where she worked as a trauma nurse. While enduring a shattered pelvis, a broken back and a spinal cord injury, she recalls the day of the fall as the greatest moment of her life​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​ Listen to Nichol...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 63 ~ Need Sleep? Yoga Nidra 35 Minute Practice Yoga Nidra is the practice of deep relaxation for the body and mind. Listen to this practice when you need to rest and relax. If you are having a hard time falling asleep play this recording as you are going to bed. For maximum benefit practice Yoga Nidra while either laying down, seated in mediation or it can even be practice...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 62 ~ Shane Dowd ~ Got Range of Motion? Fix Injuries & Get Flexible Check out this episode where Shane and I discuss his passion for blending yoga and stretching exercises w/ strength training and stabilization techniques. All this in conjunction with targeted self massage work serving as a foundation for healing injuries. DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE! About Shane: 👋 H...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 61 ~ handSTANDING Strong for Ukraine with Dave Ciolkosz Join this fascinating discussion I had with Dave Ciolkosz who is an American born acrobat/gymnast who has been living in Ukraine training with the Ukranian acrobats over the past 10 years. Both he and his wife have had to flee the country due to the attack from Russia. Listen first hand to what it was like to be on th...

Send us Fan Mail Check out this inspirational discussion I had with Tom Kelly.  Tom is such a gifted and heart centered yoga teacher and spiritual counselor. My wife and I had the great privilege of having Rev. Tom serve as our officiant at our wedding and it is wonderful honor to bring him here to you. Visit Tom's at his website: loveforcerevolution.com About Tom: Tom Kelly, was born in Los...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have back pain and wonder if there is a solution? Listen to this inspirational and informative discussion that I had with Lillah Schwartz titled Mind, Body & Yoga Back Care. During this discussion we covered topics like: 1. Learning anatomical alignment and how to sense when you have it is the foundation of a practice that is safe for your joints. 2.  The most important...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had the dream of being able to hold a handstand? Listen to this inspirational conversation I had with handstand coach, Kyle Weiger called Find Your Balance & Train Your Handstand. Kyle is a full-time traveling handstand coach, a digital marketing expert and social media influencer. He uses the physical skill of the handstand to empower people around the world to...

Send us Fan Mail Brian Miller ~  Inspiration, Yoga & Superfood Talk Join a conversation I had with Brian Miller. Brian is a talented and dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher who travels and teaches internationally. He is an inspiration to the yoga community and we are excited to share this conversation about his journey with you. Visit Brian on IG @brianmilleryoga and at check out his super...

Send us Fan Mail Join Sean Gray for this episode titled ~ Riding Waves of Unconditional Love . Sean has a passion for practicing and teaching yoga and during this discussion he explains how yoga practice has transformed his life and brought him to the" truth of the matter." Sean's bio : My teaching is grounded in experience.  It is guided from the heart.  It is expansion.  It is tra...

Send us Fan Mail Join Romy Toussaint for a discussion titled Powerful Beyond Belief . Romy's bio: I’m an energy queen, transformational trainer and coach, motivational speaker, and yoga teacher. I empower those around me to create a complete practice of consciously leading their lives. I help them become physically strong through all stages of their lives; to lead them to connect to their min...

Send us Fan Mail Join in listening to a conversation I had with Sandy Chasen who is the founder of Ladybug Yoga . Ladybug Yoga is a children's Yoga program that is uniquely designed to encourage children learn to listen to themselves and each other as well as express their creativity. In Ladybug Yoga children are also encouraged to respect and pay attention to their bodies. They move in and o...

Send us Fan Mail Join Vicki Starr for a conversation surrounding the power of intentional Breathwork. Vicki will be leading a RESET Breathwork Workshop at Native Yoga Center on November 17th at 6pm. You can learn more about her by visiting her website at victorialeestarr.com Vicki is a 6 Time Ironman Finisher including participation in the Hawaii Ironman World Championship. She is a Yoga Teacher,...

Send us Fan Mail Check out this conversation I had with Lily Allen~Duenas. During this conversation we discuss Lily's journey through yoga that has led her around out the world learning and teaching. She has a great podcast called Wild Yoga Tribe and here I have the opportunity to discuss what fuels her passion to share and enjoy the world of yoga. Lily's Bio: My name is Lily Allen-Duena...

Send us Fan Mail Join in listening to this insightful conversation that I had with Shanna Small. During our conversation Shanna shares her passion for teaching yoga in a way that fosters listening, safety and interactive instruction that can make yoga accessible to all. Visit her website: ashtangayogaproject.com Follow her on IG: @wellness_yogini Shanna Small is a writer and Yoga teacher who speak...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Michael Shea for a discussion titled 5 Element Cosmology & Buddhist Meditation. Michael J. Shea is one of the preeminent educators and authors in the fields of somatic psychology, myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. He leads seminars throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. Dr. Shea received his master’s degree in Buddhist Psychology at Naropa University , and...

Send us Fan Mail Join a conversation I had the pleasure of sharing in with Holly Gastil. During our conversation Holly shares some of her insights in how her practice has been cultivated over the almost 30 years that she has been involved in Ashtanga. She shares her passion of the Ashtanga Yoga Center community that has been strong in Encinitas, California since the 70's. We even talk about t...

Send us Fan Mail Join a conversation I had with Jodi Blumstein. During this podcast we discussed the ability to adapt the yoga practice to suit the ability of the practitioner. We talk about the evolution of yoga over the past 25 years in both Chicago and California. Jodi shares her insights on how to sequence the ashtanga poses according to how she learned from Nancy Gilgoff in Maui. She shares s...

Send us Fan Mail Join Kirsten Berg for a discussion about how yoga has inspired her art and how art can inspire yoga practice. Please visit Kirsten's website at www.kirstenberg.com and also visit her in Instagram @kirstberg .  You can also keep up with her teaching schedule by visiting her at www.ashtangazone.com . After completing university studies (Classics/Latin), Kirsten began exploring...

Send us Fan Mail Julie Allen & Karma Yoga Paddle Adventure Join my guest Julie Allen for a discussion about the upcoming Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis paddle event that his an 80 endurance challenge that crosses the Gulf Stream from Bimini, Bahamas to Lake Worth, Florida. Julie and I discuss why we are taking this challenge on. We also talk about yoga and nutrition and have a good laugh along t...

Send us Fan Mail Join my special guest Emilia Arenas for a discussion about Ashtanga Yoga and her advice that rings so true and sweet, Simply Be Kind. Check her out on IG @emilia_ashtangayoga and you can contact her via email at emilia.ashtangi@gmail.com . Emilia Arenas believes yoga is a long journey that needs to be taken with love, dispassion and relentless discipline.  Years ago, while searchi...

Send us Fan Mail Join my special return guest, Dr. Michael Shea for a discussion about his history with Yoga and Zen Meditation.  Join Michael for Livestream Meditation session every Tuesday at 12pm EDT and Thursday at 7:30pm EDT by registering here . Michael J. Shea is one of the preeminent educators and authors in the fields of somatic psychology, myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. He...