Integral Yoga Podcast

EP-151 | Muktan Pappalardo: Meditation, Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth | Integral Yoga Podcast – In this powerful episode, Muktan Pappalardo shares profound insights on spirituality, mindfulness, meditation, self-discovery, and living a conscious life. Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Integral Yoga Podcast. In this deep and thought-provoking conversation, we sit down with Muktan Pap...

What if your brilliance isn't something you become — but something you reveal? Diana Esther is a Transformational Teacher, International Speaker, and creator of the Diamond Within Method — a framework that uses the Diamond Clarity Grading system as a model for human transformation. Just as a diamond's inclusions obscure its natural clarity, our limiting beliefs, emotional patterns, and stored expe...

Most of us are holding on — in our bodies, our identities, our relationships — without even knowing it. This conversation is about learning to let go. "We're really good at holding on — to our material things, our identity, our grudges, our correctness. But letting go, that muscle is a little weak in us." — Leslie Howard Leslie is a yoga teacher, pelvic health specialist, death doula, and author o...

Eddie joins us to talk about why he built an all-in-one platform for yoga and wellness teachers — and what it really means to earn a living doing what you love. We explore the tension between spiritual identity and running a business, the role of AI (including their new tool Sprout), mindful tech use, and why human connection matters more than ever.  Eddie has been helping people achieve thei...

"When people meet you and they can see that you're comfortable moving through all the different parts of your personality — that's actually when you're a really impressive person." ~ Richard Brook In this conversation, Avi sits down with Richard Brook — wellness facilitator, acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and author of Understanding Human Nature: A User's Guide to Life — for a deep and honest explor...

Dr. Mala Cunningham (PhD in Counseling Psychology, senior disciple of Swami Satchidananda, and founder of Neuroscience and Yoga TT, Cardiac Medical Yoga TT, and Mental Health, Neuroscience and Yoga TT) joins us to explore the powerful intersection of ancient yoga practices and modern neuroscience. Learn how yoga and meditation actually change your brain, stimulates your vagus nerve for instant cal...

In this conversation, Akiva shares what Torah actually teaches about animal welfare, environmental stewardship, and our responsibility to all living beings. We explore the Kabbalistic understanding of food and spiritual elevation, why so many rabbis who are vegetarian or vegan keep it to themselves, and what conscious eating has to do with the soul. We also talk about the relationship between inne...

What happens to the mind when the brain begins to fail? After a traumatic brain injury changed her own pace of life, Kirana Stover found herself bedside with her dying mother—an experience that transformed from a season of grief into a surreal, poetic masterclass in presence. In this episode, Kirana Stover, a long-time Integral Yoga teacher and center head in Barcelona discusses her moving new boo...

"Health is very simple. It's disease that's complicated." Join Dr. Michael Muktan Sullivan as he shares his incredible spiritual journey from backpacking across Europe and India in the 1970s to becoming a devoted disciple of Swami Satchidananda. Discover how yoga, Buddhism, and Ayurveda transformed his life, including firsthand stories of selfless service, karma yoga, and the power of a true guru....

In this powerful conversation, Sigmar Berg, founder of Lovetuner, shares his mission to reconnect hearts through the 528 Hz "love frequency" — known as the miracle tone for DNA repair and healing. We explore moving from mind to heart, achieving true presence, overcoming societal disconnection, the science and spirituality of vibration, and how simple breathwork with the Lovetuner can shortcut medi...

In this enlightening podcast episode, renowned yoga therapist and physician Dr. Loren Fishman joins Avi to discuss achieving world peace in our modern era. We explore how advanced surveillance, technology, and AI could end wars forever, the yogic philosophy of nonviolence and union, the pitfalls of "us vs. them" thinking, and the role of gratitude and service in personal and global harmony. Dr. Fi...

"It’s much easier not to do this work and to remain in ignorance. Our job is to help people see: it’s not easy, but it’s worth it." ~ Maya Bamford In this episode Avi sits down with Maya Bamford, the director of a long-running Integral Yoga center in Spain, to explore the true meaning of healing, self-responsibility, and the powerful role of practices like Hatha Yoga and Reiki. Maya shares her hol...

"If you start the day embodying, 'hey, I have more than enough time for everything,' I often find I get more done in less time and still have time left over to enjoy it" ~ K. Margaret Solorio Discover how to reclaim your energy, rethink time as a "squishy" ally, and transform your home into a sanctuary that supports your highest vibe. In this heartfelt conversation, Avi chats with K. Margaret Solo...

Join Naren Schreiner, devoted disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda and bhajan chanter, for a soul-stirring exploration of devotion—from high school choir to the heart of Indian chanting. Why does God, with infinite power and wisdom, seek our freely given love? How does Divine Mother embody unconditional embrace? Discover practical wisdom for loving meditation, taming ego in community, and surrenderin...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Michael Plasha, a dedicated yoga teacher and mindfulness coach, as he shares his transformative journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a beacon of mindfulness and yoga. Discover how nature, meditation, and pivotal life moments shaped his path, leading him to teach yoga in Erie, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Michael discusses his experiences with...

Join Nina Rao, acclaimed kirtan artist and devotee in the lineage of Neem Karoli Baba, in this heartfelt conversation with host Avi Gordon at Yogaville. Nina shares her journey from cultural rituals in India to discovering the depth of sadhana (spiritual practice) in New York through yoga, Krishna Das, and her guru Sri Siddhi Ma. Explore how consistent practice—through chanting, prayer, and mindfu...

Join Kelly Smith, a passionate meditation teacher, as she shares her unique approach to leading guided meditations and weaving mindfulness into yoga classes. In this insightful podcast, Kelly discusses how she incorporates diverse meditation techniques to support students with ADHD, dyslexia, or busy minds, helping them find calm and connect with their authentic selves. Learn practical tips for ad...

In this enlightening podcast, Paul Olko, a practitioner of Taoism and Chinese medicine, shares his passion with Avi for introspective personal healing. He explores health through the lens of the five elements—physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial—emphasizing balance and living in harmony with nature. Paul discusses the importance of cultivating oneself like a garden, using practice...

In this profound podcast episode, Krishna Das, the renowned kirtan singer, sits down with Integral Yoga director Avi Gordon to share insights on navigating the subjective nature of reality, the power of spiritual practice, and the art of letting go of ego. From exploring the influence of his Guru to embracing life’s challenges with presence, Krishna Das offers wisdom on cultivating inner peace and...

Join Swami Ramananda, a renowned Integral Yoga teacher, as he shares profound insights on finding peace in chaotic times through spiritual practice. From his Kentucky roots to his transformative journey with Swami Satchidananda, discover how yoga, meditation, and karma yoga cultivate resilience amid global challenges like injustice and political unrest. 🕉️ Key Wisdom from Swami Ramananda: “A regul...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Andrew Singer, owner of Flying Tree Yoga in Medellín, Colombia, and a yoga teacher trainer specializing in alignment-based yoga flow. Andrew shares his transformative journey from teaching languages worldwide to spreading yoga’s teachings across Latin America since 2014. He dives into how yoga, rooted in tantric philosophy and Anusara yoga, fosters joy,...

In this podcast episode, Karen Fabian, a seasoned yoga teacher with over 22 years of experience, discusses imposter syndrome and its impact on yoga instructors. She describes imposter syndrome as a feeling of inadequacy or self-doubt, where teachers feel they are "faking it" or not qualified enough, despite their training and expertise. This often stems from the pressure of public speaking, the de...

In this episode, Erin shares her motivation for her diverse endeavors, emphasizing balance as both her personal practice and a guiding principle for supporting others. She discusses her journey from a driven, goal-oriented mindset as a collegiate athlete to embracing a practice of presence and acceptance, where balance is a dynamic state of flow rather than a fixed goal.  Erin highlights prac...

In this heartfelt episode Jeremy shares how his deep dive into Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and spiritual practice transformed his life, offering insights into the power of letting go, embracing grace, and finding bliss through consistent practice. From navigating the awkward stages of yoga to exploring profound concepts like rigorous honesty, the role of pain as a motivator, and even touching on his fas...

In this podcast, Hannah Levin discusses her mission to alleviate unnecessary suffering through Ayurveda and yoga, drawing from her personal health crisis with high-grade cervical dysplasia. She explains how Western medicine offered surgery as the only option, but discovering Ayurveda helped her heal and inspired her to guide others toward conscious, health-supportive choices. Levin emphasizes that...