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Send us Fan Mail Join this discussion I had with Katharine Scalora & Lora Markova who are the owners Earth & Aerial Yoga located in Hudson, MA. Lora and Katharine share the passion they have for Aerial Yoga and talk about their journey owning a studio together. Learn some of the 'ins and outs' of owning an Aerial studio and how these movement classes transform people's lives...

Send us Fan Mail Join in listening to this fascinating conversation I had with Jayson Barniske. Jason is opening up an Ashtanga yoga center and vegan cafe in Tulum, Mexico. You have to check this out! Find Jayson on IG @jbarniske . Check out his website ashtangayogatulum.com while you are at it. During this conversation we discussed: Jayson's 3 most difficult times and 3 best times of his lif...

Send us Fan Mail Join this spontaneous podcast discussion I had the great opportunity of having with Kelly Haas . Kelly is a yoga teacher with many years leading and facilitating yoga classes and trainings all around the world. She now resides in West Palm Beach, Florida and specializes in Yoga Therapy through adaptive practices as well as prenatal yoga, Conscious Aging and accessibility for speci...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to this special edition podcast titled Yoga Yarns ~ Connecting with Krishna . My first introduction to yoga was when I was 18 and I met a Hare Krishna devotee. It was through this introduction that I began to practice yoga. Here I attempt to share a few stories about this time in my life and shed a little light on the culture of Krishna Consciousness. During this yoga yarn...

Send us Fan Mail You've got to hear this story from Taylor Hunt ! Taylor is a true inspiration and motivation for all of us in the yoga and bodywork community. Personally having lost loved ones to drug and alcohol addiction it is so inspiring to hear from Taylor how he has been able find his way toward health and his passion for helping others who are in need of assistance. Please visit Taylo...

Send us Fan Mail Check out new Episode 73 with Katy Scherer titled Yoga Accessibility for Absolutely Every Body. I am delighted to share this opportunity I had to converse with Katy. She has a beautiful perspective on the journey of yoga and self acceptance. I can't wait for you to hear this! You can visit Katy at her Website katyschereryoga.com And find her on IG at @katyschereryoga   During...

Send us Fan Mail Join me for a recap of my experience participation in the Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis 2022 . Just a week ago I participated in the the event which involves paddling 80 miles across the Gulf Stream from Bimini, Bahamas to Lake Worth, Florida. My goal was to fundraise as much as possible and bring awareness to the Piper's Angels Cystic Fibrosis community. Oh yeah, and try to p...

Send us Fan Mail Get inspired to explore your Sacred Space with Colleen Avis! I had the privilege of speaking with Colleen who is the co-author of the book Sacred Spaces ~Subtle Shifts for Mind, Body, and Home Transformation. Find Colleen on her website https://subtle-shifts.com on IG at https://www.instagram.com/colleen_avis_bewell/?hl=en You can book a free 30 minute life coaching session with h...

Send us Fan Mail Join this fascinating conversation I had with Cory Bryant! During this conversation we spoke about: Cory's path of finding yoga and how it has brought him peace Cory's connection to Tibetan Buddhism and how he integrates it into his daily life what it was like growing up gay in small country town his process of speaking his truth and taking a stand for equality what it i...

Send us Fan Mail Check out this conversation I had with Joseph Armstrong. During this conversation Joseph and I discuss topics like: Ashtanga Yoga and the role it has played in his life His journey through recovery and how yoga has helped him to remain grounded His thoughts and ideas about Pride Month and different ways we can build acceptance and compassion for everyone what it is like being the...

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...