The Yoga Well Podcast

In this prāṇāyāma practice with ujjāyī breathing, you are guided to count different aspects of the breath, developing inhale, exhale, hold after exhale, and hold after inhale into a samāna ratio. Breath is an important tool in yoga. You will find breath-based focus in our āsana and meditation classes. Learn the how and why of breathing practices in our 300-hour practitioner and seeker training Dee...

This episode of our Viniyoga podcast weaves together therapeutic yoga and yoga philosophy through a discussion of meditation, presence, and integrity - in the largess of community and the intimacy of death. Chase speaks with Sarah Capua, certified Yoga Therapist, Zen Practitioner, and End-of-Life Doula, about Yoga as spiritual work. Find a quiet place to be with this beautiful discussion of how pa...

Students will notice that we use Saṁskṛta terminology and practice traditional Vedic chanting at the Yoga Well Institute. This is keeping in with the Viniyoga tradition we have learned from Mr. TKV Deśikachar. Chase Bossart, our Executive Director, explains the importance of maintaining the foundational concepts that are linked to Saṁskṛta by using the examples of pramāṇa and yoga. Join a live wee...

What is the role does yoga plays in transformation? Applying yoga philosophy to modern life is a key component of the Viniyoga tradition. The context and tools provided through yoga philosophy affect how we perceive, understand, respond, and make meaningful change in our lives. Join Chase Bossart, the Executive Director of the Yoga Well Institute, and Yoga Therapist Cathy Christoff for a conversat...

This breath-centered yoga practice and meditation are designed to infuse you with light and have light flow inward. Join Yoga Therapist Cathy Christoff for a standing and seated practice with a chant from Yogasūtra I.36  Visoka va chant YSI.36 chant, standing & seated practice infused with light and free from sorrow. Find Cathy Christoff, a Yoga Therapist in the Chicago area, at CenterHeartYoga.co...

There are benefits to both Western Allopathic and Indian Yogic understandings of the body and its systems. However, it is extremely important to understand the core differences in the approach of each perspective to the body. During May's Yoga Well Discussion Hour, Chase Bossart explains what is different about each approach, why this matters to how they are applied, and most importantly, why unde...

Viniyoga is know for being breath centered yoga. Learn the yoga philosophy behind and walk-through the step-by-step teaching of ujjāyī , a fundamental breathing technique & core part of teaching yoga. Chase explores how we develop the consistent and subtle quality of breath and attention in this tool as a bridge to how we shift our focus to presence and prana in everyday life. Find more short prac...

This breath centered yoga practice and meditation for stress and anxiety will explore your relationship with gravity. The breath tools in this practice include: exhale technique, pause after exhale, and krama on exhale. Join Briana Soladay, Yoga Therapist and licensed marriage and family therapist practicing out of California. Find Briana at www.truenature.us.com. Find more short practices with ou...

Recorded as part of the Yoga Well Live Lecture Series with Chase Bossart on April 28th, 2026, this discussion explores what Yoga has to say when we find ourselves overwhelmed by outside influence to the point that our inner and personal lives are affected. Our Live Lecture Series takes place on the last Tuesday of every month, starting at 11:30amPT/2:30pmET. All are welcome to join, and if you'd l...

From the perspective of the Viniyoga tradition, lots of different things can be yoga. As we look to movement, mindfulness, or meditation, yoga philosophy can guide us to not only what yoga is but also the why. Yoga is an experience that can be spoken about in terms of the organizational tools, the preparation, the arising experience, and the results. Join Chase in this brief discussion of how clas...

Our Viniyoga podcast is a space for engaging yoga philosophy for modern life, though the nature of podcasting is one-sided. We speak and you listen. Your voice and experience is an important piece of these discussions. Join the conversation in how engaged community enriches the mindfulness of personal practice. Yoga functions as an exploration of our being and a genuine expression of self. Let's e...

Join in this breath centered yoga and meditation practice to savor the warmth of a good friendship. This āsana-free practice focuses on breath development, including retention, and the mantra oṁ mitrāya namah. Find more short practices with our weekly class, 15 Minute Breathing and Meditation. Join the live practice for free on Thursdays at 9:30am PT / 12pm ET. Or enroll in the class for the weekl...

Recorded as part of the Yoga Well Live Lecture Series with Chase Bossart on March 31st, 2026, The Deceptively Simple Yogasūtras is a thorough look at one of Yoga's most primary and foundational texts, Patanjali's Yogasūtra. Specifically, why repeated in-depth study is a cornerstone of Viniyoga practice.  Chase Bossart will begin his 5th cycle of teaching the Yogasūtras from Chapter 1 starting Apri...

Chase Bossart, Yoga Well's Executive Director and long-time student of Mr. Deśikachar in the Viniyoga lineage, provides yoga philosophy for modern life in the ancient text of the Yogasūtra as a user's guide. This episode is a continuation of Episode #92 from March 3rd, 2026: Contextualizing What is Yoga?, where Chase provided Patañjali's definition of yoga as applicable at every level of practice....

In the Viniyoga lineage of therapeutic yoga, there is a focus on yoga beyond physical postures, emphasizing a connection that extends beyond the mind-body. In this episode, explore perspectives on yoga therapy, including the challenges and opportunities of integrating it with Western healthcare.  Join Chase Bossart, Yoga Well's Executive Director and long-time student of Mr. Deśikachar with our ep...

This breath centered yoga and meditation practice is designed to support the digestion of anger by using nāḍīśodhana with ratios and a multi-petaled flower. Find more short practices with our weekly class, 15 Minute Breathing and Meditation. Join the live practice for free on Thursdays at 9:30am PT / 12pm ET. Or enroll in the class for the weekly practice, a monthly course planning and experience...

Across many sectors of our day-to-day lives, there is an ever-growing sense of uncertainty. This uncertainty can lead to many disruptions in how we operate: anxiety, difficulty focusing, a sense of despair, and more.  Fortunately, Yoga and its teachings offer a sense of direction and purpose within the chaos.  In this recording of the Yoga Well Live Lecture Series, Chase Bossart reminds practition...

Patañjali's Yogasūtra presents yoga philosophy for modern life. Chase Bossart, Director of the Yoga Well Institute and long-time student of Mr. Deśikachar, explains the definition of Yoga from the Yogasūtra, which differs from the Bhagavad Gītā and Haṭhayogapradīpika in its philosophical presentation. Using the characteristic sūtra, YS I.2 word-by-word, weaving in other relevant sūtras, and illust...

What do yoga philosophy, mindfulness, and meditation have to do with writing? As our Viniyoga podcast continues to explore yoga beyond physical postures, we invite you to this insightful discussion that draws clear parallels with yoga philosophy. Let this conversation inspire you to share your story. Join our writing mentor host and author of (among many titles) The Scribbling Woman, Nancy Rue, as...

Experience with breath-centered yoga and meditation, including the chant Āyurmantraḥ from the Taittirīya Āraṇyaka, a mantra for health & nourishment. Join Yoga Therapist and chanting instructor, Cindy Capwell, for this gentle yoga practice. Find Cindy Capwell in Asheville, NC, and at YogaAlambana.com. Join weekly meditation classes with Yoga for Meditation on Wednesdays or the free 15 Minute Breat...

On January 27th, 2026, Yoga Well's Executive Director Chase Bossart met with the Yoga Well community via Zoom to discuss IAYT's proposed 300-hour Foundations of Yoga Therapy certification track for licensed health care workers. Arguing against IAYT's plan, Chase proposed a series of principles for IAYT to use in future decision-making processes, including: 1. Holding the experiential aspect of Yog...

If your digestion is lagging or you have an undigested experience, get cozy with this gentle floor practice. Meg Bratt, Yoga Therapist and Yoga Well Student Advisor, guides you to rest and digest. Find Meg in the metro Denver area or online at MySvaha.com. Join weekly meditation classes with Yoga for Meditation on Wednesdays o r the free 15 Minute Breathing Meditation on Thursdays through our offe...

Join the conversation of yoga beyond physical postures. Focusing on breath-centered yoga and meditation for stress and anxiety, this episode explores yoga therapy training and application in relation to mental health. Yoga Well's Executive Director and long-time student of Mr Desikachar, Chase Bossart, speaks with Yoga Therapist and chanting instructor, Cindy Capwell. Exploring yoga as an experien...

Listen in or chant along as Chase Bossart, Executive Director of Yoga Well Institute, chants Chapter IV of Patañjali's Yogasūtra. The Yogasūtra text is a blueprint that describes how to live a meaningful and satisfying life, including instructions for coming out of suffering and finding and following your life purpose(s).  Join Chase's weekly Yogasūtra class at https://www.yogawell.com/yoga-philos...

You are invited to a Free Chanting and Meditation Event with Chase Bossart on Thursday January 1st!   Bookmark this Zoom link:  https://us06web.zoom.us/ j/89694658805?pwd= G9DGP7L2GSRZ2XdbtfHtGYUebUNXU3 .1 Then Set your Calendars to remind you to join us on Thursday January 1st starting at 9:30amPT/12:30pmET for our Free New Year Community Meditation and Chant led by Chase Bossart.    This year we...