intelligent edge yoga

In this episode, Kathryn dives into the relentless inner critic we all know too well—the “tyranny of shoulds.” Drawing from personal experience and professional insights, Kathryn explores how modern life amplifies our expectations, often leading to burnout, anxiety, and that nagging sense of never being quite enough. Through gentle storytelling and practical suggestions, this pop up episode encour...

Is Yin Yoga accessible? It can be! Nyk Danu, yin yoga trainer and yoga therapist, joins Kathryn to chat about responsive, inclusive approaches to the quiet practice. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities...

How to engage with yoga with respect and awareness for its cultural context is the foundation of this discussion with Emmy Chahal. Emmy Chahal is a trauma informed yoga teacher, bodyworker/energy healer and workshop facilitator teaching at the crossroads of business, social justice, and spirituality. She lends her unique perspective to this pillar in the ethical use of yoga.  Raised as a child wit...

A panel of yogis discusses the regulating (or lack thereof) of yoga, and the role of the Yoga Alliance. A conversation with Daniel Clement, Brea Johnson, and Mona Warner.  We discuss... what aspects of the yoga experience could be regulated and the difficulties of such a diverse field what is the Yoga Alliance, and what it is not experiences and frustrations with the Yoga Alliance, including the m...

The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes: A conversation sensing into the practice of accountability and repair with Mitzi Melaine Wilson. We discuss racism,  wisdom o...

The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes: Megan Marie Gates is a queer sound practitioner, movement teacher and creative artist who uses crystal bowls, vocal toning, a...

Half of the first Ayurveda Foundations lecture, including an introduction to the medic to the gods - Dhanvantari - and his origin story.  The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com...

A few animal tales and what we learn from them - keeping it light! An introduction to the Panchatantra - moral tales from ancient India - and Jataka tales, their evolution into stories about the Buddha. A hilarious story about a dog from Hyperbole and a Half makes an appearance, as does Ludacris. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga...

A sleep-specific approach to yoga nidra - guided meditation - sweetly designed to help you settle. Whether you are napping, supported on your yoga mat with props, or falling asleep in bed, the binaural beats of the background music gently lull, while you are guided through a rotation of awareness. The last 5 minutes are the background music slowly tapering off.    The intelligent edge yoga podcast...

The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes:  A specific response to the coronavirus crisis and practice during this time. A little talk on moving your work online and ot...

The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes: The evening yoga nidra from the autumn retreat - 30 minutes of guided meditation for you. Choose a comfortable position; the...

The second dharma talk from the autumn silent retreat, which continues along the theme of women specifically on retreat, including a humorous telling of Siddhartha's last night before enlightenment. We discuss the mindfulness meditation technique of mental noting and then partake in a 30 minute meditation.  The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind,...

The opening dharma talk from this autumn's Supportive Silent Retreat, which happened to be attended by all women. What does retreat specifically mean to women? What are the burdens of stress specific to them, including the labour of care? We rove around pratyahara (sensory withdrawal), pranayama, Ayurveda, and the last night of the Siddhartha's life before enlightenment as The Buddha. The intellig...

The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes: Erin Bidlake found relief from the symptoms of lyme disease through yoga, and now shares her passion for not just coping, but...

For ten years, Geoff Outerbridge has been the Clinical Director for World Spine Care, a non-profit organization devoted to bringing spinal health and reducing pain in underserved global communities. We discuss the complexities of pain, causes of pain and injury, and how your spine is more resilient than you think. We also discuss... Evidence of yoga being slightly superior to other movement practi...

The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Ecodharma - Buddhist teachings for the ecological crisis is a book by David Loy on his vision for modern Buddhists to tread the ecosattva...

Isn't yoga stress reduction? Some people say no, but stress reduction is one of the primary reasons people start a yoga program. This episode explores some of the reasons we're stressed, stressed differently, and how they relate to a spiritual program. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To...

Harry Potter yoga philosophy continues! Finishing up pedagogy (teaching methods) with Lupin, the answers of Albus Dumbledore, the karma of Sirius Black, and finally visiting texts that elicit strong emotional responses. "Da da da da da da da da..." (textual reprensetation of Hedwig's Theme)   The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A...

What do the magic of Harry Potter and yoga have in common? We discuss commonalities between the books and the way they portray magic, as well as the first half of a conversation about pedagogy (teaching methods) and Hogwarts. Episode one of two! The journey continues with the next episode. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Gui...

Receiving feedback is not a moral failing, and offering it helps hold community leaders accountable. It's a critical component of responsible spiritual leadership, and so I thought I'd chat about my biggest takeaways from receiving feedback and some insight from the facilitator's seat. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide f...

The podcast returns to ask what's next! Making yoga work (and how to know what you're doing isn't working), as well as making yoga podcasting work. The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynann...

The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com   Show Notes: Leslie Kaminoff is one of the most recognized and respected names in American yoga, but he owes it all to Canada... We talk...

The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com Show Notes: Elise Joan is a bright, bold presence - she puts herself out there - and has done yoga DVDs, television, and has a thriving o...

Michael Lee of Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy had a good thing going, but still decided to change course and pursue yoga, and ultimately yoga therapy. We talk about his 30+ year career and his takeaways as a long-term practitioner and teacher.   The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn mor...

The intelligent edge yoga podcast was produced by Kathryn Anne Flynn; author of Teach Kind, Clear Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers . To learn more about Kathryn, practice online, or find retreats and training opportunities, visit kathrynanneflynn.com   Show Notes:  It can be an uncomfortable topic, unless you’re speaking with someone as ebullient as Ava Taylor. The founder and chief ca...