intelligent edge yoga

Book recommendations! I'm always being asked what I'm reading or what I'd recommend on particular topics, so I plucked three well-loved books off my shelves on Ayurveda, Yoga and Anatomy and tell you what's great about them, including some of my favourite passages and information. The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook by Kate O'Donnell While it may seem unusual to recommend a cookbook for reading, Kate's...

Tiffany Cruikshank joins the podcast to discuss what it's like to be one of the best known yoga teachers on the international circuit, her teacher training levels of Yoga Medicine, her history and future of teaching, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. For more information on Kathryn's work, where to find her, and more podcasts, visit www.intelligentedge.yoga For other online practices, including ac...

We don’t need to look further than a stereotype to know that vegetarianism and yoga share the same company. This week's episode examines the Hindu roots of vegetarianism and yoga, why or why not vegetarianism for the yogic path, as well as a trip through a few Ayurvedic ideas on juice fasting and Tantra! For more information on Kathryn's work, where to find her, and more podcasts, visit www.intell...

Meet the wise and lovely Barrie Risman: a yoga teacher and mentor in Quebec whose teaching journey of over 20 years has taken her through studio ownership, a strong commitment to doing the work, and being of service through the World Spine Care Yoga Project. Show Notes: www.intelligentedge.yoga

Yoga has a lifestyle science, Ayurveda - the "wisdom of life" - that helps us individualize our yoga and wellness plans. I talk a little bit about the history of Ayurveda, a couple of its central concepts, and offer an unorthodox dosha ("constitution") quiz if you've ever wondered about your yoga psychology profile. Show Notes: www.intelligentedge.yoga

Some teachers love to teach to music, others feel strongly that silence is best for the mind. This episode covers the practicalities of teaching to music as well as the benefits of silence for the mind. We cover the scientific evidence as to why some music is motivating and why silence is healthful. I talk about a situation where a student really disliked my choice of music and how I responded, an...

The benefits of less, and not in a minimalist design or ascetic way, but a consideration of what we need to take away to be centred in ourselves. A yogic, Ayurvedic, and spiritual relationship lens on a topic pertinent to those of us who are so blessed to have too much, or are struggling under the burden of things we love and from which should part ways. Show Notes: www.intelligentedge.yoga

There are a few things about yoga asana (posture) practice that I consider an advanced level of attentiveness, and we don't often have time to cover them in class. Learn a little bit about how your breath, eyes, hands and feet are influencing your practice. Show Notes: www.intelligentedge.yoga

Welcome to Intelligent Edge Yoga, the podcast: Yoga and Ayurveda conversations for smart, compassionate practice. I'm Kathryn Anne Flynn, speaking to you from Ottawa, Canada, my home base for full time teaching and living yoga. This podcast is to offer a platform for the variety of topics relevant to yoga, a deeper dive than I can provide in class. I’m going to explore themes and practices of yoga...