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For the series finale, we are joined by Sri Dharma Mittra (@dharmayogacenter). The legendary yoga teacher first encountered yoga as a teenager before meeting his guru in 1964 and beginning his training in earnest. Sri Dharma founded one of the early independent schools of yoga in New York City in 1975 and has taught many tens of thousands the world over in the years since. Sri Dharma is the model and creator of The Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures and the author of ASANAS: 608 Yoga Poses, the LOAY Teachers’ Manual, and Yoga Wisdom. He has released two DVDs to date – Maha Sadhana Levels I and II — and recently captured classes are available for streaming via alomoves.com, YogaJournal.com and Vimeo On Demand. Sri Dharma continues to disseminate the complete traditional science of yoga through daily classes, international workshops, and his Life of a Yogi Teacher Trainings at the Dharma Yoga New York Center.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Sri Dharma Mittra on:

• [11.15] His definition of dharma. He explains how he aspires to live up to the name bestowed on him by his guru through the practice of self-discipline, the pursuit of truth and the constant development of his inner intuition.

• [13.00] His current practice. In his eightieth year, Sri Dharma Mittra’s daily routine consists of several rounds of agni sara, forearm stands, and yoga nidra, a practice which he believes increases insight and restores health to the body.

• [17.33] Ethical conduct and veganism. Sri Dharma Mittra advocates adopting an ethical and compassionate lifestyle, including embracing a cruelty-free plant-based diet, in order to enhance our intuition and increase the likelihood of experiencing spiritual bliss.

• [32.00] Developing psychic powers. He reveals how certain yogic techniques can be used to heighten psychic abilities but stresses that the practice must be consistent in order to be effective.

• [49.18] The purpose of the asanas. Sri Dharma explains that the meaning of the asanas is to represent all forms of creation, from the grossest to the most subtle, and that by doing all the postures we can deepen our sense of universal connection and cultivate infinite inner peace.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days. Use code “HOMEPRACTICE” to get lifetime access to the Henry Yoga App for just $25
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Go to http://www.warriorbridge.com/#schedule-section to view their virtual class schedule
• Visit www.wayteamshop.com to learn more about their design and marketing services.

Links from this episode:

• Grab a copy of Dharma Mittra’s recommended books:
• • The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda
• Get a copy of Dharma Mittra’s books:
• • Asanas: 608 Yoga Poses
  • Life of a Yogi
  • Yoga Wisdom
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Sri Dharma Mittra:

• Follow on @dharmayogacenter Instagram
• Vist www.dharmayogacenter.com

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

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• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Jules Mitchell MS, CMT, RYT (@julesyoga) is a Las Vegas-based yoga teacher, educator, and massage therapist. She blends the tradition of yoga with her extensive study in biomechanics to help teachers develop their craft and empower them with education. She regularly contributes to yoga teacher training programs and leads workshops worldwide, balancing the somatic aspects of yoga with the most current exercise science. Bringing the most useful and applicable pieces of that science into the yoga community is her passion, even when it invokes a discerning analysis of tradition. Her book, Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined, is now available through Handspring Publishing.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Jules Mitchell on:

• [14.50] Her introduction to biomechanics. Jules began studying biomechanics, the principle of applying physics to the human body, in her thirties when she was already working as a yoga teacher. She describes how her studies had an immediate professional impact when she was able to apply her scientific knowledge in her yoga classes.

• [20.57] Tissue mechanics. She explains how tissue behaves and adapts when force is applied. Teaching the fundamentals of tissue mechanics forms an important part of her yoga teacher training because it makes it easier to navigate conversations about injury.

• [22.53] The resilience and capability of the human body. Jules expresses her amazement at the ability of the human body to withstand stress and cautions against the assumption of fragility and the practice of excessive protective guarding.

• [42.52] Her personal practice. For Jules, the study of anatomy is a spiritual practice, a celebration of the intricacies of the human body, which allows her to understand herself and others better.

• [50.20] Stretching redefined. Henry and Jules discuss her book which encourages yoga instructors to apply the principles of biomechanics and refine the language and attitudes they adopt in their teaching.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days. Use code “HOMEPRACTICE” to get lifetime access to the Henry Yoga App for just $25
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Go to http://www.warriorbridge.com/#schedule-section to view their virtual class schedule
• Visit www.wayteamshop.com to learn more about their design and marketing services.

Links from this episode:

• The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health, and Disease by Daniel Lieberman - Grab a copy of Jules’ recommended book
• Get Jules’ book - Yoga Biomechanics: Stretching Redefined
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Jules:

• Follow on @julesyoga Instagram
• Visit www.julesmitchell.com

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Pedro Luna (@yogawithpedro) and Bryan Holub (@yogi_bryan) are two yoga instructors and dads who took the internet by storm in the past four years creating globally recognized, funny, and relatable yoga/spiritual memes on Instagram. Pedro is the real life human behind the @yogimemes account, and Bryan runs @namaste_af. Together they are the hosts of The Yogi Show (@theyogishowpodcast), a podcast about yoga, mindfulness, and gratitude with a touch of humor.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Pedro and Bryan on:

• [10.01] The funny side of yoga. Pedro and Bryan reflect on their light-hearted approach to life and stress the importance of humor and its ability to relieve anxiety, especially in these difficult times.

• [18.10] The Yogi Show. Pedro credits his appearance on Dharma Talk with inspiring him to collaborate with Bryan and create the Yogi Show, a podcast which celebrates yoga, mindfulness, gratitude and laughter.

• [24.18] Starting something new. Pedro advises listeners to ditch the excuses and have the courage to embark on new projects, such as podcasting, without waiting for everything to be perfect.

• [31.07] Limiting the use of social media. The pair discuss their efforts to minimize their consumption of social media content in order to avoid exposure to misinformation and misleading advice. As content creators who want to work in a productive and time-efficient manner, they recommend batching; the practice of allocating a certain amount of time to specific tasks.

• [44.04] Community revival. Bryan expresses his hope that the sense of interconnectedness created by the coronavirus pandemic will strengthen communities and increase our sense of solidarity.

• [1.01.01] Mindful living. Pedro adds that many people are becoming aware of the effect their actions have on others. He encourages us all to continue to be considerate, mindful and empathetic after the pandemic has passed.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days. Use code “HOMEPRACTICE” to get lifetime access to the Henry Yoga App for just $20
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Go to http://www.warriorbridge.com/#schedule-section to view their virtual class schedule
• Visit www.wayteamshop.com to learn more about their design and marketing services.

Links from this episode:

• Grab a copy of Pedro and Bryan’s recommended books:
• • Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza
  • You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter by Joe Dispenza
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Pedro and Bryan:

• Visit www.yogibryan.com and follow @yogi_bryan on Instagram
• Check out www.yogawithpedro.com and follow @yogimemes
• Listen to the Yogi Show Podcast and follow @theyogishowpodcast on Instagram

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Leslie Kaminoff (@leslie.kaminoff), co-author of the bestselling book “Yoga Anatomy” and creator of YogaAnatomy.net, is a yoga educator and internationally recognized specialist with over four decades’ experience in the fields of yoga, breath anatomy and bodywork. His approach to teaching combines intellectual rigor, spontaneity and humor, and is always evolving.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Leslie on:

• [31.52] The influence of T.K.V Desikachar. Leslie reveals how his outlook on life was transformed when he swapped the spiritual and esoteric teachings of the Sivananda Yoga tradition for the more pragmatic and worldly approach adopted by Desikachar.

• [43.13] Leslie’s attitude to enlightenment. He expresses his doubts about the concept of enlightenment and admits to regarding the longed-for dissolution of the self as a somewhat dubious goal.

• [48.33] The significance of suffering. Leslie refers to a conversation with Desikachar which made him realize that awareness of the inevitability of suffering provides a powerful motivation for the practice of yoga.

• [52.05] Breathing into the body. Following Desikachar’s advice, Leslie helps people to heal physically and emotionally by teaching them how to breathe energy and prana into every part of their bodies.

• [59.36] Respect for the individual. Leslie adapts his teaching to suit the individual because he recognizes that each person’s body is different and that their ability to perform yoga asanas will be affected by their unique anatomy.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days. Use code “HOMEPRACTICE” to get lifetime access to the Henry Yoga App for just $20.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Go to www.warriorbridge.com/teachertraining to learn more about their upcoming teacher trainings
• Check out Rainbo to view their collection of medicinal mushrooms that can elevate your body, mind and spirit. Use code “HENRYWINS” at checkout to claim 15% off your purchase.

Links from this episode:

• Grab a copy of Leslie’s recommended book - Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
• Yoga Anatomy by Leslie Kaminoff
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk
• Leslie Kaminoff’s Interview with T.K.V. Desikachar

Get in touch with Leslie:

• Follow @leslie.kaminoff on Instagram
• Visit Leslie’s website: www.yogaanatomy.org

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Elena Brower (@elenabrower) is a mother, artist, author, speaker, Double Diamond leader with doTERRA (@doterra), and a teacher of yoga and meditation since 1999. Her first book, Art of Attention, has now been translated into six languages, and her second book, Practice You: A Journal, is now a bestseller from Sounds True. She's contributed to Yoga Journal, Yoga International, Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen and more. Her work spans multiple genres and aims to bring us closer to ourselves.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Elena on:

• [16.50] Life lessons. Elena regards everyday life as part of her practice and believes the lessons she learns from her work, studies and relationships all contribute to her ongoing yogic evolution.

• [24.01] Finding peace of mind. She explains how her daily morning meditation helps to create a sattvic mindset by maintaining her equanimity, clearing out her system and preparing her for the day.

• [27.26] Building strong connections. Elena’s goal is to create family relationships based on honesty, love and respect and to pass the values she has learned from her practice on to the next generation.

• [30.22] Her best-selling yoga journals. Elena’s first journal, Practice You, helped thousands of people connect to their highest selves and her new book, scheduled for release at the end of 2020, will invite readers to continue further on their paths towards contentment and peace.

• [42.07] Her passion project. Elena talks about her work with girlsonfireleaders.com, an organization which helps to empower vulnerable girls in Kenya and enable them to become leaders in their communities.

• [53.07] Network marketing. Elena explains how working with doTERRA has allowed her to build a profitable business based on educating and empowering others. She advises entrepreneurs to focus on making real connections, asking good questions, and listening for answers to understand how they can best serve.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days. Use code “HOMEPRACTICE” to get lifetime access to the Henry Yoga App for just $20.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Go to www.warriorbridge.com/teachertraining to learn more about their upcoming teacher trainings
• Check out https://yogaeastaustin.com/forrestyoga/ to learn more about Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco’s weekend of workshops in Austin.

Links from this episode:

• Grab a copy of Elena’s recommended books:
• • The Overstory by Richard Powers
  • Centering in Pottery, Poetry, and the Person by Mary Caroline Richards
• Check out Elena’s books:
• • Practice You by Elena Brower
  • Art of Attention: A Yoga Practice Workbook for Movement as Meditation by Elena Brower and Erica Jago
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk
• http://www.girlsonfireleaders.com/

Get in touch with Elena:

• Follow @elenabrower on Instagram
• Practice with Elena on Glo.com
• Listen to her globally beloved Practice You Podcast at practiceyou.com
• Find her calendar and blog at elenabrower.com

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Amanbir Singh (@yogiamanbir) is a licensed acupuncturist, yoga therapist, astrologer and Kundalini Yoga teacher. He has been teaching in New York and internationally for the last 15 years and participated in training nearly 1,000 teachers on how to teach Kundalini Yoga around the world. Amanbir leads unique cleanse programs combining Kundalini Yoga sets for detoxification with Traditional Chinese Medicine to give each participant a personally tailored diet. He believes there is no single diet or approach that best serves all.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Amanbir on:

• [09.36] His desire to work in alignment with his highest self. His ambition is to move beyond the fluctuations of his mind and moods and listen to the voice of his soul.

• [17.59] Harmonyum Healing. Amanbir describes this Kabbalah-based practice which focuses on expanding the sacred spark of light within us to bring about physical, spiritual and emotional healing.

• [27.00] Amanbir’s meditation advice. He suggests beginners find a style that works for them before moving on to a more challenging practice, such as silent meditation.

• [29.29] The connection between Chinese medicine and Kundalini Yoga. Amanbir explains how the kriyas encourage the flow of energy through the meridian channels and strengthen the connection between body, mind and spirit.

• [36.01] Protective mantras. He provides an example of the power of mantras to protect against animosity, negativity and psychic attack and create a space of safety and resolution.

Announcements:

• Visit https://www.henryyoga.com/masterclass to get your free 60-minute hatha vinyasa masterclass
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Visit www.warriorbridge.com/teachertraining to learn more about their upcoming teacher trainings
• Check out https://yogaeastaustin.com/forrestyoga/ to learn more about Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco’s weekend of workshops in Austin.
• Check out https://henrywins.com/events/ to view all my upcoming workshops

Links from this episode:

• Grab a copy of Amanbir’s recommended books:
• • The Fruits of the Tree of Life : The Cabbalistic Tradition by Omraam M. Aivanhov
  • The Kundalini Yoga Experience: Bringing Body, Mind, and Spirit Together by Guru Dharam Singh Khalsa & Darryl O'Keeffe
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk
• Andrew McClure’s vegan butter
• Go to https://dreamhivenyc.com/calendar/cleanse to learn about Amanbir’s Spring Cleanse for Body, Mind and Soul
• Check out https://www.aurakundaliniyoga.com/workshops to find out more about Amanbir’s upcoming workshop

Get in touch with Amanbir:

• Follow on @yogiamanbir Instagram
• Visit https://authenticharmony.com

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Janet Stone (@janetstoneyoga) is a global yoga warrior, servant to the breath, and student of this heart journey. Janet’s studentship began at 17 under the meditation teachings of Prem Rawat. In 1996, she traveled to India, the birthplace of her grandfather, and became dedicated to the path of yoga. Janet blends the alchemy of her own practice with decades of study. She aspires not to teach but to allow the practice to emanate from her, letting awareness blend with movement and breath. Based in San Francisco, she leads immersions, retreats, workshops and more locally and internationally.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Janet on:

• [09.20] Embracing her humanity. Rather than reaching for transcendence, she focuses on integrating yoga philosophy, and particularly, the qualities of kindness and compassion into her life by extending them towards her family, her community and the wider world.

• [18.50] From Hollywood to motherhood. Janet charts the steps on her life’s path, from her career in the film industry and introduction to asana practice in India to her return to California, where she raised a family and set up a sangha.

• [22.05] Learning lessons from death. How the experience of watching her father die provided the basis for Janet’s spiritual practice, forcing her to face her own mortality and come to terms with the passing of loved ones.

• [33.59] The concept of enoughness. Critical of our constant need to do better and own more, Janet advises us to practice gratitude for what we have rather than fixating on what we feel is missing from our lives.

• [46.20] The link between sustainability and yoga practice. Janet urges us to treat the earth as well as we treat our bodies, to act with care and compassion towards the environment and to avoid letting our greed for consumer goods destroy the planet’s resources.

Announcements:

• Visit https://www.henryyoga.com/masterclass to get your free 60-minute hatha vinyasa masterclass
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Visit www.warriorbridge.com/teachertraining to learn more about their upcoming teacher trainings
• Go to www.henrywins.com/vitamin to claim 10% off Future Kind Vitamins
• Check out https://henrywins.com/events/ to view all my upcoming workshops

Links from this episode:

• The Ramayana by R. K. Narayan - Grab a copy of Janet’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Janet:

• Follow on @janetstoneyoga Instagram
• Vist https://janetstoneyoga.com/

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Derrick “DJ” Townsel (@dade2shelby) is a former NFL athlete and currently an Orlando-based yoga teacher, health coach, and personal trainer. DJ recently competed on Season 1 of NBC’s The Titan Games with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, where much to his modest embarrassment, DJ was introduced as a “yoga master.” By sharing his journey and practice openly and enthusiastically, he inspires countless individuals worldwide, especially men and people of color, to take up a yoga practice for its physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.

In this episode, you’ll hear from DJ on:

• [09.52] Carving out his own path. He recounts his unconventional route from NFL athlete to inspirational yoga teacher. He is happy to defy stereotypes and remains resolute in his determination to help others improve their fitness and discover their true selves through yoga.

• [18.01] Yoga as his driving force. In addition to his impressive physical practice, Derrick is a passionate advocate for the emotional and spiritual benefits of yoga, which informs every aspect of his life.

• [26.27] Competing in The Titan Games. DJ shares how he was able to make use of meditative breathing techniques to help him focus and still his mind whilst taking part in the show’s rigorous physical challenges.

• [32.46] His advice to prospective yoga students. For those who may feel uncomfortable or self-conscious about participating in a yoga class, DJ recommends creating a safe space on the mat, forgetting about other people and focusing on the practice.

• [40.43] His unusual ambition. Inspired by his uncle, an influential teacher who set foot in each of the seven continents, Derrick intends to travel the world teaching yoga and vows to perform a handstand in every continent.

Announcements:

• Visit https://www.henryyoga.com/masterclass to get your free 60-minute hatha vinyasa masterclass
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Visit www.warriorbridge.com/teachertraining to learn more about their upcoming teacher trainings
• Check out https://yogaeastaustin.com/forrestyoga/ to learn more about Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco’s weekend of workshops in Austin.
• Visit https://henrywins.com/events/ to view all my upcoming workshops

Links from this episode:

• The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield- Grab a copy of DJ’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with DJ:

• Follow on @dade2shelby Instagram
• Visit https://www.dade2shelby.net

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Ajeet Kaur (@ajeetmusic) is a world music artist weaving inspiration from traditional Irish folk to mystical and meditative soundscapes. She and her band have assembled from Spain, Ireland, and the United States to offer a musical experience which transcends boundaries and takes listeners on a journey through melody and sonic texture. Collaboration is central in her work, and some of her collaborators include Trevor Hall, Aisling Urwin, Sukhmani Rayat, Rising Appalachia, Snatam Kaur, Seamus Egan and Peia. Her newest album, “Indigo Sea” was self-produced and engineered, and was released independently with support from fans and listeners. Celebrated as #1 on the iTunes World Chart and Billboard Top 10 New Age Chart, Ajeet Kaur’s music continues to be embraced by communities across the globe.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Ajeet on:

• [11.16] Her personal spirituality. Ajeet believes that spirituality is woven into every aspect of life. She doesn’t need to meditate or visit a temple to experience inner peace; she sees the divine in her daily existence, in the sanctuary of her home and in the love of her friends and family.

• [17.44] Ajeet’s eclectic musical and religious influences. She shares how her childhood exposure to traditional Irish music, Catholicism, kundalini yoga and sacred chant has helped to shape her unique spiritual and musical path.

• [24.33] Music as meditation. Ajeet acknowledges the power of music to create a place of stillness and contemplation and reveals how the experience of playing or listening to music can produce the same profound healing effect as meditation.

• [27.57] Creativity and collaboration. Working with other musicians to produce something totally original and unique is Ajeet’s favorite part of the creative process. She is grateful for her yoga and meditation practice for keeping her in contact with her authentic self and open to receiving ideas from other artists.

• [51.22] Moon meditations, Ajeet discusses her new EP, which contains four tracks focused on the phases of the moon, and is designed to connect listeners to the energy and rhythms of the lunar cycle.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Visit www.warriorbridge.com/teachertraining to learn more about their upcoming teacher trainings
• Check out https://yogaeastaustin.com/forrestyoga/ to learn more about Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco’s weekend of workshops in Austin.
• Visit https://henrywins.com/events/ to view all my upcoming workshops

Links from this episode:

• Sean Langhaus’ appearance on episode 72 of Dharma Talk
• Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco’s appearance on episode 91 of Dharma Talk
• Grab a copy of Ajeet’s recommended books:
• • Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
  • Dreamtime by John Moriarty
  • Care of the Soul: A Guide for Cultivating Depth and Sacredness in Everyday Life by Thomas Moore
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk
• https://www.spiritvoyage.com/

Get in touch with Ajeet:

• Follow @ajeetmusic on Instagram
• Visit https://ajeetmusic.com/

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Laruga Glaser (@larugayoga) is a Level 2 Authorized Teacher from KPJAYI of Mysore, India with over 20 years of personal experience practicing Ashtanga yoga. Fascinated by the mind-body connection and spiritual philosophy from a young age, Laruga is dedicated to cultivating transparency to this tradition and the deeply rich lineage from which the practice originates. Through it all, Laruga teaches as an act of sharing and love for what yoga develops in each individual, facilitating space to open, challenge, and inspire students to step into the center of their own being and experience their inherent potential. Laruga currently heads the Mysore program at Yogayama in Stockholm, Sweden and teaches workshops and retreats internationally.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Laruga on:

• [13.37] Building resilience. She credits yoga with giving her the mental strength and equilibrium to cope with challenging behaviour and negativity. Thanks to her dedicated Ashtanga practice Laruga is able to stand strongly within herself and face the world with courage and confidence.

• [17.06] Yoga philosophy. Laruga’s interest in yoga was sparked by her curiosity about spirituality and study of the Yoga Sutras and the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Her interest in the yogic way of life and its ethical code led to her subsequent immersion in the discipline.

• [19.57] Her physical and spiritual practice. Laruga explains how the performance of the asanas helps to embed the values of the Sutras into her life by developing her spirituality from the inside out and ensuring the lessons she learns from her practice are carried through into her everyday thoughts and actions.

• [33.42] Goal-less meditation. She describes her focus-free daily meditation and its ability to deepen her connection to her subconscious mind, strengthen her observing mind and sharpen her intuition.

• [38.12] Teaching yoga around the world. As a globe-trotting yogi, Laruga is excited to share the powerful practice of yoga with students in many countries and enjoy the experience of learning about different cultures along the way.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Check out http://yogaeastaustin.com/rocket50hr/ to learn more about David Kyle’s Rocket Yoga 50hr Practice Intensive
• Visit https://henrywins.com/events/ to view all my upcoming workshops
• Check out www.warriorbridge.com/teachertraining to learn more about their upcoming teacher trainings

Links from this episode:

• David Kyle’s appearance on Episode 61 of Dharma Talk
• The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer- Grab a copy of Laruga’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Laruga:

• Follow @larugayoga on Instagram
• Check out @larugayoga on Facebook
• Visit https://larugayoga.com to view her schedule and upcoming retreats

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Francisco Morales-Bermudez (@francisco.mba) is the founder of Synergy Yoga (@synergy.yoga). After an athletic childhood that culminated in a wrestling scholarship to university, Francisco broke his spine at 18 and then turned his focus to healing modalities. He and a small team of roommates developed a new style of partner movement that would come to be known as Acro Yoga. Now, he resides in Perú where he brings groups on retreats centered around yoga, nature, and Native American philosophy. He loves getting upside down and leads Thai Massage certifications to assist people to remove pain from their bodies. Francisco travels the world sharing yoga, leading Thai Massage programs, and running Synergy Yoga with a talented team of nine facilitators who specialize in a diverse range of healing modalities.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Francisco on:

• [13.55] His yoga journey. He shares how he first became aware of the healing power of yoga when he saw how it helped his mother to recover from an illness. He went on to develop a regular practice and recognized the ability of the asanas and the breath to release physical and emotional trauma.

• [26.23] The healing touch. Francisco’s desire to relieve pain inspired him to study Thai yoga massage. He respects the ancient origins of the practice and passes on the traditional techniques to his students, encouraging them to carry out the therapeutic massage in a meditative mood of loving kindness and compassion.

• [34.06] Pachamama, the Earth Goddess of the Andes. Francisco celebrates the Peruvian people’s deep respect for the earth and their heartfelt connection to nature. He discusses the work of YogaMar, the non-profit environmental organization he co-founded to help protect the oceans and explains how he promotes the use of drama in schools as a way of preserving the stories and traditions of the indigenous culture.

• [47.37] His Peruvian retreats. Francisco’s company offers magical cultural retreats to his native country. He combines yoga practice with workshops in traditional arts and provides expertly guided visits to The Sacred Valley of the Incas, Rainbow Mountain and the mythic Machu Picchu.

• [50.05] His unique yoga style. Francisco is the founder of Synergy Yoga, a concept which he developed from AcroYoga, but which focuses more on the therapeutic elements of partner stretching to make space in the body and liberate it from pain.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Check out http://yogaeastaustin.com/rocket50hr/ to learn more about David Kyle’s Rocket Yoga 50hr Practice Intensive
• Visit https://henrywins.com/events/ to view all my upcoming workshops
• Check out www.warriorbridge.com/teachertraining to learn more about their upcoming teacher trainings

Links from this episode:

• David Kyle’s appearance on Episode 61 of Dharma Talk
• Saltwater Buddha: A Surfer's Quest to Find Zen on the Sea by Jaimal Yogis - Grab a copy of Francisco’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Francisco:

• Follow on @francisco.mba and @synergy.yoga Instagram
• Visit www.synergy.yoga

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

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• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Gianna Purcell (@giannayoga) and Carolina Villalba (@caro_lokah) are the co-owners of Original Hot Yoga 305 (@originalhotyoga305) in Miami and co-founders of Queer Retreats LLC (@queerretreat). In the hopes of inspiring interest and providing access to holistic wellness within the LGBTQ+ community, Gianna and Carolina offer queer-inclusive retreats centered around fun, food, and yoga, as well as education for allies committed to opening their spaces to a broader range of humans. Gianna and Carolina are working hard to make the practice of yoga accessible, safe, and vital to every type of person. Together, Gianna and Carolina hope to breed true acceptance of self and others in all that they offer.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Gianna and Carolina on:

• [9.30] Their shared mission to support and empower the LBGTQ+ community by making yoga more inclusive and accessible to marginalized groups. They want everyone to feel free to be fully themselves, to fulfil their potential and to participate in their classes without fear of judgement or alienation.

• [14.08] Growing through discomfort. Carolina considers the psychological benefits of a challenging and sometimes uncomfortable yoga practice and reflects on how her own experience of learning to cope with challenging situations has led to increased self-awareness, authenticity and personal growth.

• [25.43] Queer retreats. Gianna and Carolina reveal details of their carefully curated and fun-filled new yoga retreat which is specially designed to cater for LBGTQ+ people and their friends, family and allies.

• [38.54] Their advice for creating a safe and non-judgemental space for LBGTQ+ students. Gianna recommends giving people the option to identify as non-binary and cautions against using gender specific language or making assumptions about someone’s gender or sexuality.

• [47.55] Supporting social justice. Carolina and Gianna acknowledge the issues of disparity and discrimination facing LBGTQ+ folks and praise the work of their friend and fellow activist Leucas Miller who created Yoga Unbound, a non-profit organization that offers scholarships and donation classes to the trans and POC communities.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Check out http://yogaeastaustin.com/rocket50hr/ to learn more about David Kyle’s Rocket Yoga 50hr Practice Intensive
• Visit https://henrywins.com/events/ to view all my upcoming workshops

Links from this episode:

• Gianna’s previous appearance on Episode 5 of Dharma Talk
• Carolina’s previous appearance on Episode 37 of Dharma Talk
• David Kyle’s interview on Episode 61 of Dharma Talk
• Visit www.yogaunbound.org to learn more about their mission to promote health and wellbeing within the LGBTQ+ and POC communities
• Follow @bhamyogaunbound on Instagram
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Gianna and Carolina:

• Follow @giannayoga & @caro_lokah on Instagram
• Visit www.originalhotyoga305.com and follow @originalhotyoga305 on Instagram
• Visit www.queerretreats.com and follow @queerretreat on Instagram
• Check out www.giannayoga.com

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Audrey Sarquilla (@audreysarquilla) is a bhakta, tantrika, and yogini sharing yoga from 26 years of multi-lineage experience. Her premise and mission when sharing yoga is to empower each participant to remember ultimately this is ‘your’ unique yoga journey. Audrey created a Bhakti-Vinyasa school called White Peacock Yoga (@whitepeacockyoga) in 2013, owned a yoga studio in Encinitas, California for several years, and now calls Ubud, Bali home.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Audrey on:

• [12.52] Her yoga journey. She recounts the steps on her spiritual path, from her introduction to chanting during her teacher training in Costa Rica to her present role as a Bhakti Yoga practitioner and kirtan leader in Bali.

• [17.36] Her passion for devotional music. Audrey reveals how the deep sense of love and divine presence she feels when she chants and plays harmonium inspired her to incorporate live music into her classes.

• [20.09] Audrey’s signature Bhakti Flow style. Mantras, music and song are integrated into her asana practice to create a supportive space where students can move freely with their breath and participate in sacred chant.

• [27.15] The spiritual and primal power of music. Audrey considers the ability of music to connect us to our authentic selves and explains how her voice enables her to tap into the Tantric Sacred Tremor, the universal vibration that exists within and around us.

• [49.57] Audrey’s advice on incorporating music into a spiritual practice. She recommends listening to the music of kirtan artists, starting to sing before or after meditation and using our intuition to select an instrument to play as part of our worship.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Check out Rainbo to view their collection of medicinal mushrooms that can elevate your body, mind and spirit. Use code “HENRYWINS” at checkout to claim 15% off your purchase.
• Check out https://yogaeastaustin.com/benjamin/ to learn more about Benjamin Sears’ 20 hour training immersion from February 7-9th. Make sure to use code “HENRYWINS” on checkout to receive 15% off.

Links from this episode:

• Bhakti Blossoms: A Collection of Contemporary Vaishnavi Poetry edited by Krishna Kanta Dasi- Grab a copy of Audrey’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk
• Musicians mentioned in this episode:
• • East Forest
  • Krishna Das
  • Ram Dass
  • Trevor Hall
  • Jai Uttal
  • Govind Das

Get in touch with Audrey:

• Follow on @audreysarquilla and @whitepeacockyoga Instagram
• Visit www.whitepeacockyoga.com to view their upcoming trainings
• Check out https://www.radiantlyalive.com/ to get details on Audrey’s upcoming 50-hour Bhakti Training

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Carmen Aguilar (@cyogalife) started teaching yoga twenty one years ago in Chicago. In her over two decades in the world of yoga, Carmen has passed through most of the phases a practitioner and a teacher can experience. She started teaching after only a few years practicing, she taught privates for 11 years, owned a studio for 9, and has taught 18 teacher training programs and even more workshops all over the world. Now, she offers online classes and a new online teacher training course, and she continues to be recognized for her social media platform. Carmen currently lives in Hawaii while traveling the world sharing her passion for yoga.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Carmen on:

• [09.45] Her mission to make yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of their physical ability, and to encourage the habit of a regular and long-lasting practice.

• [14.10] Her straightforward and inclusive approach to teaching. Carmen explains how she encourages students to participate in her classes by offering modifications for difficult poses, using plain English instead of unnecessarily complicated Sanskrit or anatomical terms and adding touches of humor to make students feel relaxed and welcome.

• [26.34] The importance of sequencing. Carmen’s cYoga method tends to focus on a particular area of mobility and combines a thorough warm-up with careful sequencing in order to enable students to transition into intense postures.

• [31.52] Growth through discomfort. Carmen believes that the process of working towards advanced poses helps to challenge our perceptions of what we can achieve and builds our stamina and strength.

• [51.37] Using adjustments to motivate students. Carmen discusses the role that adjustments can play in motivating hard-working students and encouraging those who are less focussed to engage more fully with their practice.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Check out https://yogaeastaustin.com/benjamin/ to learn more about Benjamin Sears’ 20 hour training immersion from February 7-9th. Make sure to use code “HENRYWINS” on checkout to receive 15% off.
• Visit henrywins.com/tenthousand and use code “HENRYWINS” to save 20% on your order.

Links from this episode:

• One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez- Grab a copy of Carmen’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Carmen:

• Follow on @cyogalife Instagram
• Visit cyogalife.com to view her upcoming teacher trainings and classes
• Check out Carmen’s classes on World Mastery

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Jeff Krasno (@jeffkrasno) is the founder of Wanderlust (@wanderlustfest), a global series of wellness events, and CEO / founder of Commune (@onecommune), an online education platform featuring spiritual and wellness-oriented thought leaders. In all his work, he focuses on fostering community and connection as a means to heal and transform. He is the author of 2 books and the host of the Commune podcast.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Jeff on:

• [14.31] Creating socially conscious businesses. He discusses the vision behind Wanderlust, the yoga and mindfulness-based B Corp he co-founded in order to promote wellbeing and create a community based around the core values of personal spirituality, environmentalism and engagement with the arts.

• [22.43] Reconnecting with nature. Jeff talks about the need for us to develop a more harmonious relationship with nature and explains how he hopes to raise awareness of environmental and wellness issues through his online learning platform, Commune.

• [36.01] Jeff’s assessment of our current value neutral society. He expresses his concerns that our lives are no longer informed by the universal moral truths and spiritual principles that guided previous generations and believes that individualism and unchecked consumerism have led to a sense of disconnection and social alienation.

• [46.38] The importance of building stronger communities and creating a more inclusive society based on meaningful values. Jeff’s ambition is to provide opportunities for people with opposing views to connect and engage in frank and civilized discussions on potentially polarizing subjects.

• [55.05] The role of yoga in creating a more ethical and communal society. In Jeff’s opinion, yoga can help us to become more aware of our interconnectedness and enable us to cultivate deeper relationships with others and with the world around us.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Check out https://yogaeastaustin.com/benjamin/ to learn more about Benjamin Sears’ 20 hour training immersion from February 7-9th. Make sure to use code “HENRYWINS” on checkout to receive 15% off.
• Visit henrywins.com/tenthousand and use code “HENRYWINS” to save 20% on your order.

Links from this episode:

• Commune Website
• Commune Podcast
• Commune Instagram
• Wanderlust Website
• Wanderlust Instagram
• There's a Hole in My Sidewalk: The Romance of Self-Discovery by Portia Nelson
• Eichmann in Jerusalem. A Report on the Banality of Evil by Hannah Arendt
• Wanderlust: A Modern Yogi's Guide to Discovering Your Best Self by Jeff Krasno
• Wanderlust Find Your True Fork: Journeys in Healthy, Delicious, and Ethical Eating by Jeff Krasno
• https://kisstheground.com
• https://seed.com
• https://www.thebiggestlittlefarmmovie.com
• The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer- Grab a copy of Jeff’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Jeff:

• Follow on @jeffkranso Instagram
• Email Jeff at jeffk@onecommune.com

Support the Podcast:

If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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In this episode, Henry tackles the following topics:

• [09.42] The definition of dharma and how to find our purpose. He refers to the Japanese concept of ikigai and explains how we can use it to build our lives around doing something we love and that makes a positive contribution to the world.

• [17.53] The possibility of averting climate change disaster. Henry points to the work of regenerative agriculture movements such as Kiss the Ground and Farmer’s Footprint and praises their efforts to raise awareness of environmental issues and highlight the important role of the soil in capturing carbon from the atmosphere.

• [24.45] Using yoga to overcome addiction. Henry concedes that exchanging one harmful addiction for another healthier one is a positive step but believes that real recovery begins when yoga starts to deepen the practitioner’s self-awareness and allows them to identify the root cause of their addiction.

• [28.36] The mental, physical and spiritual benefits of yoga. In response to the question ‘Why is yoga so damn good for the mind, body and soul?’, Henry examines how regular practice can increase our cardiovascular fitness, sharpen our concentration, develop our compassion and connect us to unity consciousness.

• [33.19] Henry’s favorite Dharma Talk episodes. He reveals that he has learnt something from every single show but picks a few interviews that stand out for him, from his first ever episode with Hargobind Khalsa to his recent conversation with Ana Forrest.

• [37.01] Henry’s advice to prospective yoga teachers. He emphasizes the need for them to commit fully to their practice and to be passionate, creative, disciplined and business-like in their approach.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Check out https://yogaeastaustin.com/benjamin/ to learn more about Benjamin Sears’ 20 hour training immersion from February 7-9th. Make sure to use code “HENRYWINS” on checkout to receive 15% off.
• Veronica Lombo and I are going on a tour through Europe beginning in January. You can check out all the details at https://henrywins.com/events/

Links from this episode:

• https://kisstheground.com
• https://farmersfootprint.us
• Rich Roll Podcast Episode 483 with Ryland Engelhart of Kiss the Ground
• Rich Roll Podcast Episode 353 with Zach Bush of Farmer’s Footprint
• DT 01 - Going All In with Hargobind Khalsa
• DT 08 - Feel the Feeling with Veronica Lombo
• DT 12 - Humble the Resistance with Jeanne Heaton
• DT 17 - Keep It Ever So Slightly Real with Benjamin Sears
• DT 55 - Heal and Jam with Deuce Bennett
• DT 59 - Simple Things with Eddie Stern
• DT 68 - Exhale the BS with Danni Pomplun
• DT 75 - Devoted to Healing with Bibi Lorenzetti
• DT 79 - Dangerous with Love with Dimitri Mugianis
• DT 80 - Give Yourself Fully with Mathieu Boldron
• DT 83 - Mend Your Heart with Taylor Hunt
• DT 91 - Disobey the Lie with Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco
• One Simple Thing: A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How It Can Transform Your Life by Eddie Stern- Grab a copy of Henry’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Jacob Manning (@jacobmanningyoga) is a yoga teacher living in Southern California, who believes in finishing what you start. Underneath the mesmerizing movements and impressive strength of his own practice, the deeper message of Jacob’s teaching is to show how God or a higher power is working in his life, in the hopes that others may see the same in their own. Jacob thrives on sharing the mood-altering and mind-transforming practice of yoga at retreats and festivals, and in more intimate settings with his private clients.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Jacob on:

• [10.54] Karmic retribution. Jacob reflects on his past behaviour and reveals how he feels he experienced a karmic payback for the harm he caused. His present focus is on spreading positive energy and doing the right thing for the right reason.

• [18.13] Yoga as a tool for self-discovery. Jacob shares how he turned to yoga as a means of understanding himself better at a time when his sense of identity and self-worth were shattered by injury and illness.

• [23.05] His personal epiphany. How Jacob’s acceptance of his past and his willingness to learn from his mistakes allowed him to start living fully and consciously in the moment.

• [31.57] The transformative power of Ashtanga Yoga. Jacob explains why he loves the routine and discipline of Ashtanga and its ability to elevate his mood and ignite his passion for life. He credits yoga with helping him to change his lifestyle, his attitude and his path in life.

• [37.46] The spiritual aspect of his practice. Since becoming a Yogi Jacob has experienced a spiritual awakening. He talks about feeling God in the stillness after his practice and of becoming aware of a divine presence in the beauty of the world around him.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Check out https://yogaeastaustin.com/benjamin/ to learn more about Benjamin Sears’ 20 hour training immersion from February 7-9th. Make sure to use code “HENRYWINS” on checkout to receive 15% off.
• Veronica Lombo and I are going on a tour through Europe beginning in January. You can check out all the details at https://henrywins.com/events/

Links from this episode:

• Living Clean: The Journey Continues by Narcotics Anonymous - Grab a copy of Jacob’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk
• Benjamin Sears previous appearance Dharma Talk Episode 17

Get in touch with Jacob:

• Follow on @jacobmanningyoga Instagram
• Visit https://www.jacobmanningyoga.com/

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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For more than four decades, Ana Forrest (@forrestyoga) has been bringing her particular brand of Fierce Medicine to the Yoga world. An internationally-recognized pioneer in Yoga and emotional healing, Ana created Forrest Yoga while working through healing from her own life’s trauma and experience. Jose Calarco, her co-director of Forrest Yoga, also comes from a long history with Shamanism and healing – just in a different sphere – that of music and the performing arts. Forrest Yoga is renowned as a powerfully physical, internally-focused practice that emphasizes how to carry a transformative experience off the mat and into daily life.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Ana and Jose on:

• [09.55] Walking through the fear and trauma. Ana and Jose discuss their approach to overcoming fear and self-doubt by using their energy and experience to deepen their wisdom, quieten their minds and make courageous choices.

• [20.26] The principles and purpose of Forrest Yoga. Jose explains that their mission is to heal themselves, heal the planet and heal the people. Their unique method encourages intense self-inquiry and is informed by the wisdom of Native American and Australian Aboriginal cultures.

• [26.04] Ceremonies and sacred song. The couple describe their classes as spiritual gatherings, full of atmosphere and adventure, and focused on strengthening the connection between body and spirit.

• [33.35] Conscious eating. Jose and Ana actively promote the benefits of a plant-based diet and encourage others to consider veganism as a healthy, ethical and compassionate way of life.

• [43.30] The power of the arts. Students of Forrest Yoga are invited to sing, play instruments and take part in storytelling in order to stimulate their creativity and engage in a sublime spiritual experience.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Check out https://yogaeastaustin.com/benjamin/ to learn more about Benjamin Sears’ 20 hour training immersion from February 7-9th. Make sure to use code “HENRYWINS” on checkout to receive 15% off.
• Veronica Lombo and I are going on a tour through Europe beginning in January. You can check out all the details at https://henrywins.com/events/

Links from this episode:

• Grab a copy of Ana and Jose’s recommended books:
• • Fierce Medicine: Breakthrough Practices to Heal the Body and Ignite the Spirit by Ana Forrest
  • Initiation by Elisabeth Haich
  • Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt
  • The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk
• Lost Paradise festival
• Benjamin Sears previous appearance Dharma Talk Episode 17

Get in touch with Ana & Jose:

• Follow @forrestyoga & @josecalarco on Instagram
• Visit https://www.forrestyoga.com
• Check out Forrest Yoga & Jose Calarco on Facebook
• Subscribe to Forrest Yoga & Jose Calarco on Youtube
• Listen to Jose Calarco’s album Cornucopia and single Love on iTunes and Spotify

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Bee Bosnak (@beebosnak on Instagram) is a New York City based healer/teacher/mentor and the creator of Heal Yourself, a method that merges shadow work, somatic studies, sound, yoga, and meditation to connect with Spirit and heal past trauma. Bee has been studying the human condition for the past decade and continues to study philosophical and psycho-spiritual aspects of the practice from various disciplines. Her transformational and heartfelt Heal Yourself workshops and retreats around the globe give her students the courage to take back their power, lean into discomfort, and learn how to rise with bravery.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Bee on:

[10.52] Facing the shadows. The focus of Bee’s transformative Heal Yourself Yoga Method is on accessing the shadows; the buried traumas and repressed emotions which, if left unresolved, can cause psychological and physical harm.

[13.22] Retrieving our power to heal. Bee explains how she uses meditation, yoga, journaling and somatic shadow work to put her clients in touch with their subconscious minds. Her mission is to help others work with their inner darkness and rediscover their innate ability to heal themselves.

[19.01] Bee stresses the importance of recognizing the triggers that cause deeply repressed emotions to rise to the surface. She recommends taking time to understand our triggers in order to cultivate more mindful and less reactive patterns of behavior.

[20.43] Our latent Buddha nature. The purpose of Bee’s work is to help people reconnect to their inner truth and teach them to treat their authentic selves with compassion, forgiveness and acceptance.

[36.37] The mind body spirit connection. Bee advises us to see our physical and psychological symptoms as signs of a deeper spiritual unease. She advocates taking responsibility for our healing by making use of all the tools and techniques at our disposal to deepen our self-awareness and advance our spiritual growth.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Check out Rainbo to view their collection of medicinal mushrooms that can elevate your body, mind and spirit. Use code “HENRYWINS” at checkout to claim 15% off your purchase.
• Veronica Lombo and I are going on a tour through Europe beginning in January. You can check out all the details at https://henrywins.com/events/

Links from this episode:

• Bee’s previous appearance on Episode 27 of Dharma Talk
• Letting Go: The Pathway to Surrender by David Hawkins- Grab a copy of Bee’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Bee:

• Follow @beebosnak on Instagram
• Her retreat schedule can be found on beebosnak.com - including her upcoming Bali retreat from April 11-18 2020.
• Bee's online yoga and meditation classes can be found on yogagirl.com

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Joseph Armstrong (@josepharmstrongyoga) is a Level 2 Authorized Ashtanga yoga teacher and practitioner, who runs the morning Mysore program at Miami Life Center and offer courses on OmStars.com. He credits the spiritual inquiry of yoga paired with recovery philosophy for pulling him out of a life of generational trauma, IV drug use, and despair. Joseph is an animal lover, sci-fi junkie, and newlywed.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Joseph on:

• [19.15] Listening to his inner voice and letting intuition guide his life choices. After a long period of drug use and addiction, Joseph credits yoga with giving him the ability to make better decisions that have a positive impact on his health and relationships.

• [23.14] Joseph talks candidly about his family’s history of addiction and how his experience of neglect and abandonment led to his own struggle with drugs. He reveals how his difficult childhood contributed to his self-destructive behavior and made him uncertain how to relate to others.

• [34.37] His introduction to Ashtanga and its role in his recovery. The rigorous and structured practice of Ashtanga provided Joseph with a disciplined daily routine and a sense of stability that had been previously missing from his life.

• [43.11] His desire to exist gently. Joseph sees yoga as a mirror that allows him to develop a deeper sense of self-awareness, authenticity and acceptance. He believes that being kinder, more forgiving and gentler to ourselves can help us to become more thoughtful and compassionate to others.

• [46.50] The pleasure he derives from the company of animals and his opposition to animal cruelty and exploitation. Joseph is a passionate advocate for animal rights, vegetarianism and veganism and he urges us to treat animals as sentient beings whose lives have value and meaning beyond their function as commodities for food and clothing.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Check out Rainbo to view their collection of medicinal mushrooms that can elevate your body, mind and spirit. Use code “HENRYWINS” at checkout to claim 15% off your purchase.
• Veronica Lombo and I are going on a tour through Europe beginning in January. You can check out all the details at https://henrywins.com/events/

Links from this episode:

• Miami Life Center - a yoga center dedicated to the study of Yoga in the lineage of Krishnamacharya, Pattabhi Jois and his grandson R. Sharath Jois, where Joseph is a teacher
• Buddhism Without Beliefs: A Contemporary Guide to Awakening by Stephen Batchelor - Grab a copy of Joseph’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Joseph:

• Follow @josepharmstrongyoga on Instagram
• Visit www.josepharmstrongyoga.com
• Stream Joseph’s online classes at OmStars

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Tiffany Cruikshank (@tiffanycruikshank) is the founder of Yoga Medicine (@yoga_medicine), a community of teachers focused on fusing anatomy and western medicine with traditional yoga practices to serve the medical communities. She has trained thousands of teachers around the world, graced the cover of over 15 magazines, been featured regularly in major media outlets, authored 2 books, and released over 150 classes on various topics on YogaGlo.com. With a background in Acupuncture and Sports Medicine, Tiffany has worked with celebrities, athletes, and corporate professionals alike in her own private clinics and Nike World Headquarters. Tiffany also founded and continues to run two nonprofits — one conducting research on yoga’s therapeutic benefits and the other supporting a shelter for women rescued from trafficking in Delhi, India.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Tiffany on:

• [11.35] Her holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Tiffany explains why she loves combining elements of traditional Chinese medicine with Western treatment modalities in order to create a comprehensive three-dimensional approach to healing which is focused on the individual.

• [22.36] The evolution of her personal yoga practice from a longstanding rigid Ashtanga routine to a more fluid and adaptable approach. Tiffany’s current home practice consists of postures which she instinctively feels she needs, and which vary from day to day.

• [31.20] Tiffany’s creation of Yoga Medicine as a way of sharing her knowledge of Chinese and sports medicine with a wider community of students, teachers, patients and healthcare providers. She reveals how she resolved to create specialized teacher trainings to educate teachers in anatomy, biomechanics and physiology as well as traditional yoga practice.

• [45.04] The Seva Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing shelter, education and vocational training for women and girls who have been affected by human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The Yoga Medicine community works hard to build awareness of the project and Tiffany aims to raise $150,000 by 2021 to help equip victims of sexual exploitation with the skills they need to lead independent lives.

• [53.00] Tiffany’s advice for teachers. She encourages investment in continued learning and personal growth and stresses that the principal role of the teacher is to be of service and to create a welcoming safe place where students feel listened to and supported.

Announcements:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Veronica Lombo and I are going on a tour through Europe beginning in January. You can check out all the details at https://henrywins.com/events/
• Visit henrywins.com/tenthousand and use code henrywins to save 20% on your order. For this week only, for every order worth over $50, Ten Thousand will send you a $20 Visa card as part of the Cash for Class campaign.

Links from this episode:

• The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine by Dr Daniel Keown - Grab a copy of Tiffany’s recommended book
• Optimal Health for a Vibrant Life: A 30-Day Program to Detoxify and Replenish Body and Mind by Tiffany Cruikshank
• Meditate Your Weight: A 21-Day Retreat to Optimize Your Metabolism and Feel Great by Tiffany Cruikshank
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Tiffany:

• Follow @yoga_medicine on Instagram
• Check out Yoga Medicine on Facebook and Twitter
• Stream Tiffany’s online classes
• Visit https://yogamedicine.com

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

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• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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After a successful twenty-year career as an executive and entrepreneur, Vish Chatterji (@thebusinesscasualyogi) is paying it forward as an East-meets-West Executive Coach. He is a certified meditation, Ayurveda, and yoga teacher and believes the wisdom of yoga offers answers to many of the leadership questions of our day. His insights and experiences have culminated in his book, The Business Casual Yogi, which launched this month.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Vish on:

• [21.07] The beginning of his spiritual journey. Vish recalls losing his way during a terrifying solo trek in the Himalayas before recovering in an ashram and finding comfort and wisdom through his friendship with Yogrishi Vishvketu, a renowned Himalayan yoga master and philosopher.

• [31.23] Vish’s transition from business executive to teacher. He describes his life-changing meeting with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa and explains his subsequent decision to retrain as an executive coach and Vedic counselor, dedicated to sharing his spiritual insights with the business community.

• [39.01] His unique East meets West perspective. Vish explains how he combines the Western MBA approach to business management with his training in yoga, Ayurveda and meditation in order to maximize the professional and spiritual potential of his clients.

• [46.53] His collaboration with Yogrishi Vishvketu on their recently released book: The Business Casual Yogi, Take Charge of Your Body, Mind and Career. The book shares the wisdom of the Vedic knowledge system with the business world and elaborates on the concept of spiritual intelligence and its role in creating happiness and success.

• [53.09] How to reclaim your inner guru. The importance of learning to trust your intuition and listen to your inner voice rather than relying on others for guidance and advice.

Announcements:

• Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: https://henrywins.com/bali/
• Join me for upcoming workshops: https://henrywins.com/events/

Links from this episode:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• The Business Casual Yogi: Take Charge of Your Body, Mind, and Career by Vish Chatterji and Yogrishi Vishvketu
• Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda - Grab a copy of Vish’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Vish:

• Follow @thebusinesscasualyogi on Instagram
• Visit https://www.businesscasualyogi.com
• Subscribe to The Business Casual Yogi Youtube page
• Check out the Business Casual Yogi Facebook page
• Visit Vish’s LinkedIn profile

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

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• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Dylan Werner (@dylanwerneryoga) is an international yoga teacher from Southern California. He pioneers a unique style of vinyasa yoga centered around myofascial meridian sequencing and emphasizes the exploration of a physical journey to deepen the inner energetic connection. His extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology and deep understanding of eastern philosophy lend a unique perspective to his teaching methodologies.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Dylan on:

• [08.35] The meaning of dharma in the Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Dylan suggests that the concept of dharma can be damaging if it is perceived as predetermined and is used to limit an individual’s life choices.

• [35.58] Removing the ego through service to others. Dylan believes that life can be simpler and more satisfying when we focus on the needs of others rather than on ourselves.

• [39.53] The union of body and mind. The role that a strenuous physical practice can play in stilling the mind and preparing it for meditation.

• [46.47] Connecting with our true nature. The benefit of blurring the boundaries between the individual and nature and of seeing ourselves as part of a universal energy.

• [50.43] Dylan explores the differences between love and attachment. He defines love as a pure, selfless emotion and stresses the need to let go of attachment and accept the inevitability of change.

Announcements:

• Reconnect to your Divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: https://henrywins.com/bali/
• Join me for upcoming workshops: https://henrywins.com/events/
• Sign up for your complimentary Pure Yoga NYC class by emailing pureyogadharma@gmail.com

Links from this episode:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Being Nobody, Going Nowhere by Ayya Khema - Grab a copy of Dylan’s recommended book
• Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
• Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Dylan:

• Follow @dylanwerneryoga on Instagram
• Visit Dylan’s website: www.dylanwerneryoga.com
• Check out Dylan’s series on Alo Moves:https://www.alomoves.com/instructors/dylanwerner

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

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• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Lamonte Goode (@cyberyoga on Instagram) is the founder and creator of Cyberyoga, a new-age, futuristic, spiritual movement practice.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Lamonte on:

• [10.26] The creation of Cyberyoga. Lamonte reveals how his background in breakdance and circus arts influenced his unique hybrid yoga style which specializes in advanced arm balances and creative movement.

• [16.28] The philosophy of Cyberyoga. Lamonte emphasizes that, although Cyberyoga is physically demanding, it is essentially a spiritual practice, a fusion of ancient and modern disciplines, intended to produce an elevated level of consciousness and create a mind open to receiving information from higher dimensions.

• [28.13] Lamonte’s discovery of the healing power of yoga. He describes the powerful and surprising emotions he experienced when performing certain flows and credits yoga with enabling him to release deeply-stored trauma from his body.

• [30.13] Lamonte shares the insights he gained from participating in ayahuasca plant medicine ceremonies. He describes feeling that we are all connected on a profound level and that the barriers of race, religion and sex that appear to divide us are superficial.

• [45.21] The importance of staying focussed on your goals and not allowing criticism to stand in the way of your vision. Lamonte affirms his intention to continue his mission to inspire others, create communities and transform lives through the spiritual and futuristic practice of Cyberyoga.

Announcements:

• Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: https://henrywins.com/bali/
• Join me for upcoming workshops: https://henrywins.com/events/
• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram

Links from this episode:

• www.lawofone.info
• The Ra Material: An Ancient Astronaut Speaks by Don Elkins, James Allen McCarty & Carla Rueckert - Grab a copy of Lamonte’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Lamonte:

• Follow @cyberyoga on Instagram
• Connect to @cyberyoga1 on Facebook
• Subscribe to Lamonte’s Youtube Channel
• Follow @neosutras on Instagram

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Bernie Clark has been traveling the yogic path for over 40 years, starting with a daily meditation practice that he established in his mid-twenties, in order to deal with growing stress. In his early forties, he was introduced into the physical practices of Hatha yoga, which assisted him greatly in his meditation practice. Throughout his first career in high-tech business, he continued to feed an intense curiosity about psychology, mythology, anatomy and philosophy. Today, Bernie is a yoga teacher and published author offering classes, teacher trainings, and workshops in Vancouver, Canada.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Bernie on:

• [14.03] The definition of Yin Yoga. Bernie explains that yin and yang are relative terms and that nothing is either completely yin or completely yang. However, more muscular and dynamic forms of yoga, such as Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow, are generally considered more yang-like and Yin Yoga is a slower-paced practice where postures are held for a longer period.

• [19.50] The concept of eustress - a beneficial form of stress which has a positive effect on health. Bernie aims for balance in his Yin Yoga practice and cautions against causing the body distress by pushing it too far or allowing it to weaken and the muscles to atrophy through lack of effective exercise.

• [22.25] Bernie elaborates on the hypothesis of anti-fragility; the idea that humans gain from chaos and grow stronger under a certain amount of stress. He emphasizes the importance of identifying the edge, the point at which we experience resistance but not pain, in developing a challenging but safe yoga practice.

• [32.56] Advice for teachers. Bernie recommends resisting commenting on medical conditions and favours a functional rather than an aesthetic approach to asanas, focussing on how students feel rather than how they look in a pose.

• [48.35] Bernie challenges the commonly held belief that ligaments and tendons should not be stretched. He explains that Yin Yoga works the deeper connective tissues of the body, including ligaments and tendons, and that long-held static stresses can help to strengthen the connective tissues and make them healthier.

Announcements:

• Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: https://henrywins.com/bali/
• Join me for upcoming workshops: https://henrywins.com/events/
• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram

Links from this episode:

• Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: Second Edition by Bernie Clark
• Your Spine, Your Yoga By Bernie Clark
• Your Body, Your Yoga By Bernie Clark
• Antifragile: Things that Gain from Disorder by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
• The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton
• Free Will by Sam Harris- Grab a copy of Bernie’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Bernie:

• Visit www.yinyoga.com to learn more about Bernie’s work

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Taylor Hunt (@taylorhuntyoga) is a Level 2 Authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher, published author, podcast host, and executive director of the Trini Foundation, which brings Ashtanga Yoga to people in recovery. Taylor wrote his memoir A Way from Darkness and hosts the Heartbreak Kids podcast to help inspire others to continue finding healing through yoga, even in the darkest of times. Taylor operates Ashtanga Yoga Columbus out of his home base in Ohio.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Taylor on:

• [11.03] The family trauma that led to his addiction to alcohol, painkillers, and eventually heroin. Taylor reveals that he had his first drink on the day his parents got divorced and continued to use alcohol and drugs as a way of coping with his feelings.

• [25.50] Taylor’s introduction to yoga and his sudden realization of the damage his long-term drug use had done to his body. He reflects on his decision to persist with his practice even though it forced him to face uncomfortable truths about his life.

• [36.18] His creation of the Trini Foundation, a not-for-profit organization which Taylor set up to help other people achieve sobriety. The foundation teaches Ashtanga Yoga to recovering addicts and offers scholarships to its students to allow them to continue with their practice after they leave treatment.

• [41.30] Similarities between the eight limbs of yoga and the twelve-step recovery program. Taylor explains that, although the details may differ, the ultimate aim of both systems is to enable their followers to become better people and live more fulfilling lives.

• [52.03] The Heartbreak Kids podcast, a show which Taylor hosts in order to give his guests an opportunity to share their stories in a supportive environment. It recounts inspirational tales of triumph over tragedy and provides a platform for discussion on the restorative power of yoga.

Announcements:

• Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: https://henrywins.com/bali/
• Join me for upcoming workshops: https://henrywins.com/events/

Links from this episode:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek - Grab a copy of Taylor’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk
• Visit www.trinifoundation.org to learn more about the work they’re doing to help people use yoga to beat addiction
• Tune in to the Taylor’s Heartbreak Kids Podcast
• Learn more about Taylor’s journey from addiction to health through his book A Way from Darkness

Get in touch with Taylor:

• Follow @taylorhuntyoga on Instagram
• Visit www.taylorhuntyoga.com to view Taylor’s upcoming schedule

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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In this episode, you’ll hear from Henry on:

• [1.09] The launch of the Henry Yoga app, a 40-day program of powerful 40-minute classes, designed to bring about physical and mental transformation. The app makes the practice of yoga affordable and accessible for anyone serious about integrating yoga into their lifestyle.

• [07.14] Henry’s transition from a career in the corporate world to his work as a yoga teacher, podcaster and the creator of the Henry Yoga app. He explains his decision to develop online programs and shares his experiences of filming video classes and workshops.

• [16.46] Henry expands on his mission to use technology to spread yoga worldwide and to make its transformative power available to everyone. He describes the process behind the creation of his convenient, easy to follow program specifically designed to appeal to people who are curious about yoga or who want to take their yoga practice to the next level.

• [ 22.11] Helpful hints for yoga practitioners thinking about setting up their own online programs. He recommends starting small, avoiding perfectionism, setting clearly defined goals and developing efficient strategies.

Links from this episode:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
• Check out Danni’s Dharma Talk interview
• Learn more about Danni at dannipomplun.com
• Listen to Danni’s podcast the Yogi Misfit Sessions

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Jarret Christie (@jarretnyc) is a yogi and health and wellness investor focused on female-founded startups. Prior to providing capital and advisory to entrepreneurs full-time, Jarret spent 13 years as a trader on Wall Street. He credits yoga with helping him to break out of a conventional mold to find greater fulfillment in helping others with his business experience.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Jarret on:

• [12.51] His former career as a Wall Street trader. Jarret explains how, as his yoga practice evolved from the occasional class to a dedicated daily routine, he decided to swap the status and financial security of the world of institutional investment for his current role as an independent health and wellness investor.

• [28.01] Jarret sets out his criteria for investing in ethical businesses. He is interested in funding novel or exceptional products, (current examples include medicinal mushroom tinctures and biodegradable yoga mats). Above all, he needs to believe in the abilities and vision of the company’s founder.

• [34.43] The ability to spot a trend and the difference between depending on data and going with your gut instinct. Jarret believes his background in finance and his experience as a yoga student has given him a unique perspective on assessing market developments, enabling him to develop an internal algorithm to intuitively identify trends.

• [ 42.51] Co-creating the Henry Yoga app and helping to bring Henry’s dream to life by delivering yoga to the maximum number of people through technology. Jarret and Henry’s shared goal is to produce a comprehensive, accessible, and affordable program designed to democratize yoga.

• [46.04] Jarret’s identification of the need for an app that allows people to go deeper into their practice and effect real change in their lives. He explains the vision and the process behind the creation of the program and highlights the honesty and authenticity of its intentions.

Announcements:

• Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: https://henrywins.com/bali/
• Join me for upcoming workshops: https://henrywins.com/events/

Links from this episode:

• Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
• Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram

• Try out the Rainbo 11:11 mushroom tincture and Ananday yoga mat at a discount with code HENRYWINS

• Hatha Yoga Pradipika by Swami Muktibodhananda – Grab a copy of Jarret’s recommended book

• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Jarret:

• Follow @jarretnyc on Instagram

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Mathieu Boldron (@mathieuboldronyoga on Instagram) is a traveling yogi and community builder who teaches yoga teacher trainings and continuing education programs around the world. He discovered yoga while pursuing a career in musical theatre and later turned his full attention to the practice as a means for healing after exhausting his vocal cords. Now, he is co-owner of Lomey Yoga School, a yoga studio in Paris that applies modern techniques to ancient yoga.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Mathieu on:

• [07.52] His career as a performer in hit musical shows such as The Lion King and Sister Act. He explains how, as an actor and singer, he felt that something was missing from his life until his discovery of yoga gave him a deeper sense of truth and purpose.

• [17.53] Mathieu’s realization that he wanted to share the healing power of yoga with others after successfully healing his damaged vocal cords with pranayama breathing and backbends. He describes his transition from performer to yoga teacher and compares the actor’s experience of total immersion in a character to the yogic sensation of being present in the moment.

• [22.56] Creating his own style from experimenting with many different types of yoga and integrating elements from other disciplines into his practice. Mathieu’s style is constantly evolving but he is currently focusing on Kriya Yoga, pranayama breathing and movement influenced by the Ido Portal program.

• [29.07] The Paris Yoga Conference in June 2020. An event instigated by Mathieu and the Lomey Yoga Studio in order to give yoga teachers from around the world the opportunity to connect and work together.

• [45.52] Mathieu discusses the power of positive thinking and the practice of turning apparent obstacles and setbacks into opportunities to learn and to grow. He believes his dharma is to follow whatever life sends him and share what he has learned from yoga with others.

Announcements:

• Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: https://henrywins.com/bali/
• Join me for upcoming workshops: https://henrywins.com/events/

Links from this episode:

• Paris Yoga Conference
• Lomey Yoga Studio
• The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda - Grab a copy of Mathieu’s recommended book
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Mathieu:

• https://www.mathieuboldron.com – Check out Mathieu’s schedule and upcoming retreats.
• Follow @mathieuboldronyoga on Instagram

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Dimitri Mugianis (@dimitrimugianis on Instagram) is a drug policy activist, Bwiti spiritual healer, poet, and musician. At the depths of his own heroin and cocaine addiction, Dimitri discovered Ibogaine, a plant sacrament from Central Africa that allowed him to break his habit without withdrawal symptoms. Now he provides a safe and dogma-free container for others, in which to experience psychedelic medicine emphasizing self-love and acceptance. Dimitri is currently N'ganga-in-residence at the New York Harm Reduction Educators (NYHRE), a service-based community working with addicted, homeless, formerly incarcerated, and HIV-positive people in East Harlem and The Bronx.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Dimitri on:

• [10.35] His 20-year addiction to heroin and cocaine. Dimitri talks frankly about his feelings of desperation and his decision to travel abroad to cure his habit using ibogaine, a psychoactive substance derived from the roots of an African plant.

• [16.10] Dimitri’s personal experience of taking ibogaine and his mission to make it available in the United States. His role in the film I’m Dangerous With Love which documents his work administering ibogaine, a Schedule 1 substance, and records his initiation into the Bwiti religion in Gabon.

• [31.47] The principles of radical love and acceptance and their potential to transform lives and communities. The process of healing as a shared experience where both the healer and the healed are active participants.

• [47.53] The New York Harm Reduction Educators’ (NYHRE’s) non-judgmental and non-prescriptive approach to working with people who use drugs. Dimitri’s work as a holistic health counselor at NYHRE and his incorporation of dancing, drumming and ritual elements into his weekly ‘We Are The Medicine’ meetings.

• [1.04.24] Psychedelic Disintegration; the title of Dimitri’s weekly discussion group where he provides a space to further the conversation on the role of psychedelic medicines. As a drug policy and harm reduction activist, Dimitri expresses his desire to change attitudes and disintegrate structures that are no longer useful.

Announcements:

• Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: henrywins.com/bali
• Join me for my final New York workshops: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• I’m Dangerous With Love - The film depicting Dimitri’s journey into the world of shamanic ritual.
• New York Harm Reduction Educators
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Dimitri:

• Follow @dimitrimugianis on Instagram

• Visit Dimitri’s website - www.dimitrimugianis.com

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

• Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
• Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Aria Crescendo (@aria.official on Instagram) is a musician, singer, and yoga teacher. Her artistic journey brought her to yoga in 2000, after the demands of her career in the entertainment industry challenged her sense of balance. Aria has headlined at Wanderlust Festivals and has represented brands like Nike, Oysho and Loreal. She is the author of two books, “Le Yoga de Ma Vie “ and “The Healthy Book.” She spends her time traveling and teaching, while spreading the high vibrations of yoga and music

In this episode you’ll hear from Aria on:

• [10.28] Creating her own path in life as a singer, musician and motivational yoga teacher. She talks about her love of performing and her early career as a dancer at the Crazy Horse cabaret in Paris.

• [14.05] Aria’s first transformative experience of yoga in Las Vegas which challenged her preconceptions and lifted her from depression. Her subsequent obsession with the physical aspects of yoga and her growing awareness of the philosophy behind her practice.

• [24.25] Life on the road with the Paradiso Girls and how yoga helped Aria to stay healthy and grounded. She credits yoga with keeping her sane at a stressful and turbulent time in her show business career.

• [35.24] Aria’s transition from pop star to yoga teacher. Her decision to return to France and set up her own yoga studio after living in Los Angeles and teaching celebrity clients such as Ashton Kutcher.

• [40.53] How Aria started to incorporate the vibrations of mantras and music into her classes. The release of her new mantra-based pop album and the creation of warrior yoga, a fast-paced fusion that combines the alignment and structure of Iyengar and Ashtanga with the energy of Vinyasa and Power Yoga.

Announcements:

Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: henrywins.com/bali


Join me for upcoming workshops in Texas and New York: henrywins.com/events


Links from this episode:

• You Are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter by Dr. Joe Dispenza - Grab a copy of Aria’s recommended book
• Check out Aria’s books:
• • Le Yoga De Ma Vie
  • The Healthy Book
• Listen to Aria’s album Love is the Answer on Spotify or Youtube

Get in touch with Aria:

https://www.ariusyoga.com/ – Check out Aria’s schedule and view upcoming retreats.

Follow @aria.official on Instagram

Support the Podcast:

If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

Credits:

Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)

Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind

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Tony Lupinacci recognized the deep cathartic powers of a consistent yoga practice when he started a decade ago and has since made the pursuit of his yogic path a priority. Tony has been teaching for 8 years, completed 7 teacher training courses, and spent countless hours in self-study and practice. His teaching style weaves elements of Ashtanga, Bikram, Forrest, Dharma, and Katonah Yoga. He values breathwork, kriya meditation, and mantra practice and incorporates them into his teaching to help his students better understand themselves.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Tony on:

• [09.16] The search for his truth and his desire to live it on a daily basis. Tony elaborates on his deep-seated yearning to connect with others, to listen and to share the adventure of life.

• [16.08] The experience of practicing and working with a partner who is also a yoga teacher. How it’s vital to respect each other’s approach and take joy in practicing alongside someone who has a completely different style.

• [19.56] The influence of different training methods and how Tony integrates them into his practice and teaching. He challenges established attitudes to alignment and discusses body mapping and Katonah Yoga.

• [26.19] Tony explains his decision to leave behind a comfortable life in New York and travel the world as a yoga teacher. He notes the importance of allowing, rather than resisting, in learning to live life to its fullest potential.

• [32.09] The spiritual aspect of Tony’s practice and how it gives him courage, strength, and guidance. Numerous opportunities arose after Tony learned to surrender, let go, and embrace change.

• [38.55] Tony’s plans to create a yoga retreat in his ancestral homeland of Puglia, Italy. He shares his excitement about building a space and a community in a beautiful setting where people can come to host their programs and be fully supported and taken care of.

Announcements:

• Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: henrywins.com/bali
• Join me for upcoming workshops in Texas and New York: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Grab your copy of Tony’s recommended books:

Stretching Redefined by Jules Mitchell

The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker

• Tony and Anton’s Morocco Retreat
• The Sacred Fig Teacher Training in Bali
• Tony’s Weekend of Workshops in The Yoga Box, Valencia.
• Tony’s retreat in Cocoon, Portugal.

Get in touch with Tony:

• www.tonylupinacci.com - Learn more about Tony’s upcoming events
• Follow @tonylupinacci on Instagram

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

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Kyle Weiger is a traveling handstand coach and online entrepreneur on a mission to show people that they are capable of way more than they think. His workshops and online courses are built on the idea that the biggest changes happen through a combination of hard work, focus, and fun!

In this episode, you’ll hear from Kyle on:

• [09.31] His transition from college baseball player to online handstand coach via a career in the corporate world. He explains the importance of following your path, listening to your calling and understanding how that calling will change at different points in life.

• [12.50] His progression from yoga to gymnastics to the discovery of hand-balancing as its own distinct art. Kyle explains how he approaches hand balancing with a yogic mindset, focused on his body and present in the moment.

• [23.22] The key differences between the gymnastic and the yogic approach to hand balancing. Especially the different emphasis on the placement of the hands and feet and the part that the breath plays in the pose.

• [32.22] How to feel confident as a teacher and avoid falling prey to impostor syndrome. Kyle stresses the importance of working hard, not comparing yourself to others and reaching out to the right students.

• [39.18] Kyle’s advice for entrepreneurs who want to turn their passion into an online business. He details his plans to set up a service which will provide them with the tools to put their content online and teach them how to use them to their maximum efficiency.

Announcements:

• Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: henrywins.com/bali
• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC and Texas: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Check out Kyle’s online handstand courses
• Sign up for Kyle’s Handstand Immersion in Costa Rica
• You Are the Placebo by Dr. Joe Dispenza - Grab a copy of Kyle’s recommended book

Get in touch with Kyle:

• kyleweiger.com - Keep up with Kyle’s upcoming events including his tour through Europe and Australia this Fall
• Follow @kyleweiger on Instagram

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

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Bibi Lorenzetti is a Level 2 Authorized Ashtanga Yoga Teacher & Holistic Health Coach. She has been sharing the practice of yoga for the past 10 years with people all over the world. She provides a space for people to research, explore, and learn about themselves both at her home studio in the Hudson Valley and on her retreats. Bibi wishes to share her journey of healing anorexia through Ashtanga yoga in the hopes to inspire others to come into a state of health by building stability, discipline, and awareness through practice.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Bibi on:

• [8.27] Her belief that our first dharma is to learn to take care of and feel comfortable in our physical bodies. Only once Bibi had accepted her body and developed a compassionate relationship to herself was she able to fulfill her second dharma and do her duty in the world by sharing her knowledge through teaching.

• [12.25] The deep sense of inner communion and of feeling at home within herself that Bibi experienced during her first yoga class. Although she was in the grip of a destructive eating disorder the class provided a place of safety and structure where she was able to appreciate the strength and stability of her body.

• [16.36] Bibi’s struggle with anorexia and how it developed as a means of establishing some sort of control when she moved to a different country and lost her sense of identity. She talks about going from being comfortable in her own skin to feeling ashamed of her body and developing a sense of disconnection and separation.

• [26.20] The significance of the quiet, repetitive, structured practice of Ashtanga Yoga in providing stability and allowing Bibi to listen to the content of her brain and remain grounded. Ashtanga helped her to confront her destructive thoughts and use her energy to do something good.

• [34.14] How Ashtanga affects all areas of our lives, enabling us to become more curious, more compassionate and less judgmental. It helps us to recognize negative patterns and offers opportunities for release, growth, and renewal.

• [46.50] Yoga practice is a form of prayer that we do with our bodies which allows us to connect to nature and to the divine. Bibi refers to the 14th Sutra which stresses the importance of practice done over a long time with devotion and dedication.

Announcements:

• Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: henrywins.com/bali
• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC and Texas: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Ashtanga Yoga Newburgh’s Columbus Day Weekend Fall Retreat
• Bibi’s Puerto Rico Winter Retreat
• Grab your copy of Bibi’s recommended books:

Bhagavad Gita

Health Healing and Beyond by T.K.V. Desikachar

One Simple Thing by Eddie Stern

• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Bibi:

• https://www.bibilorenzetti.com/ - Check out Bibi’s schedule and upcoming retreats

• Follow @bibi.lorenzetti on Instagram

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

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Andrew Sealy is an embodied heart leader, yoga artist, and connection catalyst. He is known for his transformational teachings of self-love that remind students of their true power for transformation and embodied purposeful living. Andrew’s creative approach to teaching Yoga as a healing art has earned him the role of guiding celebrity clients, spotlight at conscious music festivals, and the opportunity to lead transformative luxury retreats worldwide. He is known globally as a mindful life enthusiast and a wellness activist. Andrew embodies prolific knowledge while positively influencing and empowering his students. Andrew Sealy’s teachings aim to answer the question: How can we adapt to create and evolve to sustain?

In this episode, you’ll hear from Andrew on:

• [11:25] How to align to your purpose and the importance of maintaining a daily meditative practice that allows you to tap into source and enables your mind, body and spirit to attune to your essence.

• [14:34] Andrew’s dharma – having a positive impact on all environments that he is a part of. No matter where he is, Andrew is able to live his Dharma if he’s able to bring a sense of happiness and joy to his surroundings.

• [15:31] The beginning of his journey into yoga and the fortuitous circumstance that led him to attending a Yoga Journal conference. Whilst there he took part in his first ever Vinyasa class led by Sri Dharma Mitra that left him hooked and ignited his passion for yoga.

• [27:51] The deepening of Andrew’s practice and the growing awareness that yoga is not just a place to develop physical abilities, but a means to heal trauma. This belief impacted his teaching, leading him to create classes that are designed for students to feel comfortable and able to release trauma.

• [37:25] The significance of 1 Giant Mind, a system of meditation taught by Jonni Pollard, in enabling Andrew’s yoga practice to reach a higher level. Through developing a greater understanding of what it means to be reflective, he was able to tap into the void and utilize this information for ascension.

• [45:08 ] Taking the plunge into creating and sharing from the heart even when it's scary, uncomfortable and requires risk taking. Plus, the balancing act between following your passion whilst also trying to generate enough income to sustain yourself.

• [49:44 ] Andrew’s advice to those whose jobs do not feed their soul – take the time to reflect and understand if what you’re currently doing is serving your happiness and longevity. Be present with who are you right now, and the person you want to be, as you need a vision of where you wish to go in order to become more mindful in the present.

Announcements:

• Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: henrywins.com/bali
• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC and Texas: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Light on Life: The Journey to Wholeness, Inner Peace and Ultimate Freedom by B. K. S. Iyengar — Grab a copy of Andrew’s recommended book
• Andrew’s Yoga Revealed Podcast Interview with Seane Corn
• 1 Giant Mind - Learn to meditate in 12 easy steps and start feeling happier and less stressed
• Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk

Get in touch with Andrew:

• https://www.andrew7sealy.com/ - Check out Andrew’s schedule and view upcoming retreats.
• Follow @andrew7sealy on Instagram
• Reach out directly to Andrew via his email at andrew7sealy@gmail.com

Support the Podcast:

• If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate

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Zoey Gong is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and dietitian in NYC. She specializes in TCM cuisine, herbalism, moxibustion, and holistic food therapy.

In this episode, you'll hear from Zoey on:

• Facing severe health problems, including breast tumors and chronic skin rashes, after moving to the US and adopting an American diet, and how her journey toward self-healing brought her back to her Chinese roots
• The key differences between the Western clinical and Eastern traditional approaches to nutrition and medicine at large
• Using TCM herbs and natural supplements to regulate hormonal imbalances and feel better in daily life
• Pairing foods of a particular energy with a matching yoga practice to create a specific effect in the mind-body continuum

Announcements:

• Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: henrywins.com/bali
• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC, Texas, and Richmond: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Sign up for Zoey and Rose Erin Vaughan's TCM Food and Herbs Weekend in Woodstock, NY
• Between Heaven and Earth by Harriet Beinfield — Grab a copy of Zoey's recommended book

Get in touch with Zoey:

• ZoeyXinyiGong.com — seek holistic Chinese Medicine Therapy from Zoey or join one of her food-as-medicine dinner parties
• Follow @zoeyxinyigong on Instagram

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Sean Langhaus has been teaching yoga and movement for the past seven years in NYC and is the founder of Warrior Bridge in downtown Manhattan. In Sean’s journey, he has practiced and trained with acclaimed yoga teachers, lineage holders, martial arts masters, and circus acrobats. He specializes in teaching holistic movement practice, hand balancing, and acroyoga and always has an eye open for inspiration from any source.

In this episode, you'll hear from Sean on:

• Yoga, martial arts, and acroyoga — the role each plays in Sean's self-reflection and relationship to other people
• Adapting a yoga practice to meet one's personal goals
• The long journey to one-arm handstand, and the elements of training and mindset Sean considers essential to keeping a commitment

Announcements:

• Celebrate my one-year Veganniversary with yoga, plant-based pizza and ice cream, and prizes — all benefiting Woodstock Farm Sanctuary: henrywins.com/events
• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC, Texas, and Richmond: henrywins.com/events
• Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: henrywins.com/bali

Links from this episode:

• Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman — Grab a copy of Sean's recommended book

Get in touch with Sean:

• WarriorBridge.com — Train one-arm handstand (or one of his many other movement styles) with Sean at his studio in Manhattan
• Follow @skatejitsu on Instagram
• Follow @warriorbridgenyc on Instagram

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Dr. Scott Lyons is dedicated to teaching embodiment as a way of exploring human development, healing and transformation. Scott is the co-creator of Embodied Flow™ — a school of yoga and therapy — and developer of Somatic Stress Release, a process of restoring our biological adaptation system. Scott is also the director of the Embodied Consciousness Immersion, as well the Mind-Body Therapy Training Program and the Diamante Vida Holistic Retreat Center. Scott teaches internationally and has a private practice integrating his background as a Clinical Psychologist, Osteopath, and somatic movement therapist.

In this episode, you'll hear from Scott on:

• Agency, embodiment, and deriving meaning from life as components of our holistic health
• Reconciling physical embodiment and somatics with non-dual philosophy or unity consciousness
• Finding ease, flow, and fluidity even through hardships by constructing one's own "map" through internal experience
• Stress responses and how we can use them as gateways into awakening
• The four categories of connection or separation, and how a missing link can lead to isolation and depression

Announcements:

• Celebrate my one-year Veganniversary with yoga, plant-based pizza and ice cream, and prizes — all benefiting Woodstock Farm Sanctuary: henrywins.com/events
• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC, Texas, and Richmond: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Wisdom of the Body Moving by Linda Hartley — Grab a copy of Scott's recommended book
• Sign up for the Embodied Consciousness Immersion

Get in touch with Scott:

• DrScottLyons.com — Learn more about Scott's trainings, events, and services, and how you can live life in the flow
• Follow @drscottlyons on Instagram

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Dustin Brown is the visionary and founder behind Warrior One Yoga, bespoke bayside yoga studios in Australia. Now a dedicated yogi, vedic meditator, and wellness warrior, Dustin grew up in Kauai, Hawaii and first traveled the world as a professional surfer. Also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt athlete and coach, Dustin brings a background in martial arts to his yoga practice, as well. Through these complementary practices, Dustin has found strength, flexibility, increased recovery, body awareness, and an overall balanced lifestyle. Dustin is an ambassador for global brand Lululemon Athletica and Boys of Yoga, a global movement helping to bring more guys to the mat.

In this episode, you'll hear from Dustin on:

• Being given permission and freedom to live his dream life at the most unexpected time and circumstance
• Why Dustin used to refused to say "namaste" as a student in class, and why he is now very intentional with his language as a teacher
• How the Boys of Yoga movement is helping to break down social barriers keeping men from enjoying the benefits of yoga
• Setting priorities as a multi-faceted movement practitioner, following your own waves of passion, and integrating across disciplines

Announcements:

• Celebrate my one-year Veganniversary with yoga, plant-based pizza and ice cream, and prizes — all benefiting Woodstock Farm Sanctuary: henrywins.com/events
• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC, Texas, Richmond, and Mexico: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer — Grab a copy of Dustin's recommended book

Get in touch with Dustin:

• WarriorOneYoga.com.au — Visit Dustin at his studios in Australia, or follow him on an exotic retreat to Southeast Asia
• Follow @dbrownyoga on Instagram
• Follow @warrioroneyoga on Instagram

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Amina Taha is a yoga teacher and practitioner, mother, and co-founder of Living Room Yoga Sessions, a platform to encourage a daily practice of love, non-attachment, and faith. To Amina, yoga is about uncovering the infinite possibility within your body and mind.

In this episode, you'll hear from Amina on:

• Learning true presence from practicing yoga through the unpredictable changes of pregnancy
• What postpartum recovery training has in common with Ashtanga yoga
• The inspiration for Living Room Yoga Sessions, and how to develop a home practice if you don't have access to a yoga studio
• Advice for yogis who have just become pregnant or who are planning to become pregnant

Announcements:

• Celebrate my one-year Veganniversary with yoga, plant-based pizza and ice cream, and prizes — all benefiting Woodstock Farm Sanctuary: henrywins.com/events
• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC, Texas, and Mexico: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer — Grab a copy of Amina's recommended book

Get in touch with Amina:

• LivingRoomYogaSessions.com — Practice with Amina online through her program, Living Room Yoga Sessions
• Follow @aminahtaha on Instagram
• Follow @livingroomyogasessions on Instagram

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Danni Pomplun turned to yoga when there was nothing left. Just when he needed it most, yoga met him where he was — not judging him but demanding his attention. Now as a teacher, Danni prioritizes fun, function, and authenticity, and he hopes to lead students to a greater appreciation not only for what the body is capable of but also for how their practice can support them at even the most trying times.

In this episode, you'll hear from Danni on:

• Recovering from addiction and a suicide attempt through the acceptance of a yoga community
• Why contrary to popular opinion, yoga is about the destination, not just the journey
• A short and powerful journaling routine you can implement to get connected to mind, body, and spirit
• Danni's four pillars of interacting in the world as a teacher and human, and a few ways you can go deeper with him from near or far

Announcements:

• Celebrate my one-year Veganniversary with yoga, plant-based pizza and ice cream, and prizes — all benefiting Woodstock Farm Sanctuary: henrywins.com/events
• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC, Texas, and Mexico: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson — Grab a copy of Danni's recommended book

Get in touch with Danni:

• DanniPomplun.com — Check out Danni's event and teacher training schedule, as well as his blog and podcast
• Yogi Misfit Sessions — Subscribe to Danni's podcast
• Follow @dannipomplun on Instagram

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Tonya Papanikolov is the founder of Rainbo, a medicinal mushroom brand and product line that just launched. She’s a holistic nutritionist and the creative force behind The Well Woman, where she inspires and educates on plants, fungi, and food as medicine.

In this episode, you'll hear from Tonya on:

• Walking into the unknown, and how yoga helped Tonya move through a difficult but pivotal transition period in her life
• Mushroom consciousness, mycoremediation, and how fungi can heal our planet and our human bodies
• Mycophobia and sorting out rational caution from unconscious social conditioning when it comes to fear of fungi
• Psychedelic mushrooms, microdosing, and the potential of psilocybin for therapeutic use
• The new product Tonya has created for you to absorb the balanced benefits of medicinal mushrooms conveniently and efficiently

Announcements:

• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC, Texas, and Mexico: henrywins.com/events
• Apply for the 300-hour YTT at Lighthouse Yoga School. Use code HENRYWINS for $100 OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Try the 11:11 Rainbo Mushroom Tincture for 15% OFF with discount code DHARMA
• How to practice the The Magnificent Mantra, from the 3HO Foundation
• How to practice the Meditation for Healing Addictions, from the 3HO Foundation
• Food of the Gods by Terence McKenna
• How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
• The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope — Grab a copy of Tonya's recommended book

Get in touch with Tonya:

• TheWellWoman.co — Learn more about holistic healing, lifestyle, and food as medicine for a healthier you
• Rainbo.com — find Tonya's mushroom products, recipes, events, and education, and get 15% OFF your 11:11 tincture with code DHARMA
• Follow @thewellwomanco on Instagram
• Follow @rainbomushrooms on Instagram

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Dov Vargas, also known as Yogi Varuna, was born into a family of yogis. As the son of Sri Dharma Mittra, he has been teaching and practicing yoga for over 9 years. In 2014, Dov created the Dharma Yoga Wheel with his business partner, Raquel Vamos. Together, they have developed and inspired the now popular wheel yoga.

In this episode, you'll hear from Dov on:

• Growing up surrounded by yoga as a child, and later making the conscious decision to practice, teach, and live yoga as an adult
• Learning to see his father as both a family member and a teacher
• Psychic development techniques and why they are kept secret
• The origin of the Dharma Yoga Wheel, creating a business out of duty rather than intention, and difficult lessons learned from shrewd business

Announcements:

• Come support Woodstock Farm Sanctuary and their animal rescue efforts at a donation-based vinyasa class on Wed, July 10 at 6pm at Three Jewels NYC: henrywins.com/events
• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC, Texas, and Mexico: henrywins.com/events
• Apply for the 300-hour YTT at Lighthouse Yoga School. Use code HENRYWINS for $100 OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Yoga and Yogic Powers: Principles of Releasing Mental Powers by Yogi Gupta — Grab a copy of Dov's recommended book

Get in touch with Dov:

• YogaWheel.com — Get your own Dharma Yoga Wheel and learn about upcoming trainings and events
• Varuna.Yoga — See Dov's upcoming events
• Follow @yogivaruna on Instagram
• Follow @dharmayogawheel on Instagram

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We know the stories about the men from India who taught yoga. What is still missing, as is often the case with history, are the stories of the women. These women were yogis, strong women, circus performers, teachers and authors, yet they have been forgotten. If history had been written differently, they would be the ones we know and celebrate.

Ida Jo is a yoga acharya. She is the co-author of the Ghosh Yoga Practice Manuals and has edited and published several historic yoga manuals from Kolkata, India. She works closely with Ghosh's Yoga College in Kolkata and teaches yoga internationally.

Check out Episode 018 for Ida’s first appearance on Dharma Talk, where shared her dharma here for the first time.

In this episode, you'll hear from Ida on:

• The mission of the Women of Yoga project, and how surprising discoveries in Kolkata, India have opened the doors to provocative questions underlying gender dynamics in yoga even today
• The Bengali circus strong-woman turned yoga therapist and the published women's yoga author/teacher, who were both forgotten in the annals of history
• 3 highlights and 3 open questions from her research thus far, and how you can help bring these stories to light
• What Ida has learned about herself through her deep dive into the Women of Yoga Project, and how curiosity has evolved into activism

Announcements:

• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC; Austin, TX; and Bucerias, Mexico: henrywins.com/events
• Apply for the 300-hour YTT at Lighthouse Yoga School. Use code HENRYWINS for $100 OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Back the Women of Yoga Kickstarter — Pledge funding to support research into the untold stories of Bengal's women of yoga and physical culture, and get special rewards for your contribution

Get in touch with Ida:

• GhoshYoga.org — Learn more about Ida Jo and Scott Lamps's trainings, research, and books, and read their blog
• Follow @ghoshyoga on Instagram

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[BONUS EPISODE] This week, the tables have turned, and I'm in the hot seat for an interview with Amy McDonald, spiritual business coach, yoga teacher, and host of the Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast.

Our wide-ranging conversation covers topics including but not limited to:

• The origins and mission of modern-day yoga championships
• Reconciling the reality of abuse and trauma in the yoga system with the value of the underlying teachings
• Why I created Dharma Talk, and what I love about podcasting
• Embracing entrepreneurship as a yoga teacher, and integrating yogic values into a conscious business

Links from this episode:

• Listen to the original episode of the Abundant Yoga Teacher Podcast, and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review if you like what Amy is doing
• AmyMcDonald.com.au — Grow your yoga business with Amy McDonald

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Alena Wertalik is the head of East Coast Operations for Yoga to the People, a unique yoga studio that aims to make yoga available to everyone. She also serves as Director of YttP Teacher Trainings and a Lead Instructor for Science of Self Teacher Trainings. Her yoga journey has been quite unexpected and at the same time it feels divinely planned.

In this episode, you'll hear from Alena on:

• Ever-changing convictions around what yoga is and isn't, and celebrating yourself in your yoga practice
• Connecting to others through serendipitous, shared experiences of profound suffering
• Tantra Talks — taking risks and 'making truth trendy' through hosting open conversations about intimacy, sex, and death
• Testing the universality of the practices of yoga by bringing a system of teaching across international borders

Announcements:

• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC; Austin, TX; and Bucerias, Mexico: henrywins.com/events
• Apply for the 300-hour YTT at Lighthouse Yoga School. Use code HENRYWINS for $100 OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran — Grab a copy of Alena's recommended book

Get in touch with Alena:

• YogatothePeople.com — Learn more about YttP and their philosophy, schedule, and upcoming events
• Follow @onebreath_onemovement on Instagram
• Follow @yogatothepeople on Instagram

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Hiro Landazuri connected with yoga about 20 years ago to relieve injuries from running and was immediately drawn to the challenging and stress-relieving aspects of the practice. Since leaving a career in heart transplant surgery to pursue his passion for teaching yoga, Hiro has gained a following for his anatomy-focused approach to teaching. He inspires people to understand their bodies better and find a deeper connection to themselves through a functional approach to yoga practice.

In this episode, you'll hear from Hiro on:

• The emotional impact of doing healing work on humans at the end of life, and the heart-wrenching moment that made him walk away from a career in cardiac surgery
• Functional movement as a door to emotional intelligence and, ultimately, toward making positive life changes
• Marrying a western medical perspective with "yoga anatomy" knowledge to make informed decisions as a teacher and student
• Practice as a means to rehab injury, move away from aesthetic into feeling, and disrupt repetitive stress patterns

Announcements:

• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC; Austin, TX; and Bucerias, Mexico: henrywins.com/events
• Apply for the 300-hour YTT at Lighthouse Yoga School. Use code HENRYWINS for $100 OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins — Grab a copy of Hiro's recommended book

Get in touch with Hiro:

• ActionHiro.com — Check out Hiro's travel schedule and join him for a live workshop
• Follow @actionhiro on Instagram

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David Kyle is owner of Ashtanga Yoga Puerto Rico and founder of the Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga which honors the traditional practice of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and embraces the revolutionary philosophy of Larry Schultz. Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga was established in 2004 to promote an Ashtanga based practice that holds no dogmas or bias towards the asana practice. David's teachings brings a sense of ease into the subtle teachings of yoga and the experience of finding perfection no matter where we are.

In this episode, you'll hear from David on:

• Larry Schultz, the Grateful Dead, and the story of the birth and blast off of The Rocket
• A fourth prong above and beyond Ashtanga's Tristhana (breath, gaze, and body) that has become signature of The Rocket
• The difference between a Parsva Koundinyasana and a Baby Freeze, and how practicing familiar movements within a yoga context for David yielded unfamiliar results
• Leveraging creative rebelliousness to create accessible freedom for all students to practice, whether they like to handstand or not!

Announcements:

• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC and Bucerias, Mexico: henrywins.com/events
• Apply for the 300-hour YTT at Lighthouse Yoga School. Use code HENRYWINS for $100 OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Vedenta Philosophy: Lectures on Raja Yoga by Swami Vivekananda — Grab a copy of David's recommended book

Get in touch with David:

• AshtangaYogaPr.com — Check out David's home studio in Puerto Rico
• RocketVinyasaYoga.com — Learn more about the Rocket and upcoming trainings
• YogaDavidKyle.com — Follow David's schedule and contact him directly
• Follow @babarocket on Instagram
• Follow @ashtangayogapr on Instagram

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Tim Senesi is a YogaWorks teacher trainer and has garnered a dedicated following on YouTube for his teaching, humor, and loveable dog, Ollie. His sequences are an intelligent blend of his experience in Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga, as well as his insight into functional movement and anatomy. His love for yoga shines through each class he teaches.

In this episode, you'll hear from Tim on:

• How a Chiquita Banana spokesman turned Tim onto the path of yoga
• What Tim learned about tempering the internal fire of asana practice through injury and recovery, and how that lesson has affected his teaching and health
• A few functional adjustments to traditional sequences that can make all the difference in the longevity of your practice
• How you can practice with Tim online, for free, from anywhere

Announcements:

• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC and Bucerias, Mexico: henrywins.com/events
• Apply for the 300-hour YTT at Lighthouse Yoga School. Use code HENRYWINS for $100 OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar — Grab a copy of Tim's recommended book

Get in touch with Tim:

• TimSenesiYoga.com — step into Tim's world. Check out upcoming retreats and sign up for his free video series.
• Yoga With Tim on YouTube — Subscribe to Tim's YouTube channel for the 30 Day Challenge and plenty of other classes
• Follow @timsenesiyoga on Instagram

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Eddie Stern is a yoga teacher, author, and lecturer from NYC. He is known for his expertise in teaching Ashtanga Yoga, as well as for his work in furthering access to yoga and meditation in underserved populations. He is the creator of The Breathing App, and his latest book, One Simple Thing, is out now.

In this episode, you'll hear from Eddie on:

• What researchers have learned from the breathing patterns of cosmonauts, yogis, and monks, and how Eddie has helped over thousands of people benefit from so-called Coherence Breathing for free
• How bringing our breath into an ideal frequency hacks the autonomic nervous system and keeps us from defaulting to stress overdrive
• The one simple thing, or underlying connection between all yoga practitioners, no matter their lineage or school of choice
• The value of personal experience through practice without anticipation of any particular result
• How and why Eddie is offering free trainings to urban youth in Jamaica, Queens to learn to teach yoga

Announcements:

• [SPONSOR] Men, check out Ohmme Men's Yoga Apparel at ohmme.com for a new pair of short or practice outfit. Get 15% OFF your order with code DHARMA15 at checkout!
• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC and Bucerias, Mexico: henrywins.com/events
• Apply for the 300-hour YTT at Lighthouse Yoga School. Use code HENRYWINS for $100 OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Download the Breathing App on the Apple App Store
• Download the Breathing App on Google Play
• Pick up a copy of Eddie's new book, One Simple Thing, on Amazon
• Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling — Grab a copy of Eddie's recommended books

Get in touch with Eddie:

• EddieStern.com — follow Eddie's teaching schedule and learn more about all his projects
• UrbanYogis.org — Learn more about Eddie and Deepak Chopra and Erica Ford's program to transform lives in Queens
• Follow @eddiestern on Instagram

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Melanie C. Klein is a thought leader and influencer in the areas of body confidence, authentic empowerment, and visibility. She is also a successful writer, empowerment coach, speaker, and professor of Sociology and Women’s Studies. She has published several books on yoga and body image and how this intersects with social justice. She co-founded the Yoga and Body Image Coalition in 2014 and is the co-founder of The Joy Revolution with her partner, Marc Cordon.

In this episode, you'll hear from Melanie on:

• Why Melanie is shying away from the word yoga at this stage of her work and practice
• The breakthrough Melanie experienced in an "advanced" class that allowed her to process buried emotional exhaustion
• The dangers of social media and a system that lends credibility through the currency of likes and followers
• Recognizing the personal agency to effect individual transformation and institutional change

Announcements:

• [SPONSOR] Men, check out Ohmme Men's Yoga Apparel at ohmme.com for a new pair of short or practice outfit. Get 15% OFF your order with code DHARMA15 at checkout!
• Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC and Bucerias, Mexico: henrywins.com/events
• Apply for the 300-hour YTT at Lighthouse Yoga School. Use code HENRYWINS for $100 OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Places That Scare You by Pema Chodron — Grab a copy of Melanie's recommended book
• Yoga and Body Image by Melanie Klein — Pick it up on Amazon
• Yoga Rising by Melanie Klein — Pick it up on Amazon

Get in touch with Melanie:

• MelanieCKlein.com —Empowerment for renegades, new thought leaders, new executive leaders, next-level entrepreneurs, paradigm shifters, or anyone who knows walking in their greatness is for the greater good
• TheJoyRevolution.org — Join a 5-month virtual, hand curated, experiential program led by experts in the field, designed to explore and expand your unique experience of joy
• YBICoalition.com — The Yoga and Body Image Coalition is committed to body love by developing, promoting and supporting yoga that is accessible, body positive and reflects the full range of human diversity
• Follow @melmelklein on Instagram
• Follow @ybicoalition on Instagram
• Follow @thejoyrev on Instagram

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Jana Roemer has come to devote her life to the practice of yoga, meditation, yoga nidra, and astrology because these were the exact medicines she needed. An overly critical, busy mind paralyzed her abilities at different times in her life, but through study and practice, she has experienced a complete rebirth of her mind space. Jana has facilitated numerous trainings, intensives, and retreats over the years, and has since devoted her service to training guides of the ancient practice of yoga nidra, as well as her own signature blend of astrology and yoga nidra, Astro Nidra.

In this episode, you'll hear from Jana on:

• Our inner genius, which exists beyond our mental comprehension, and serves to create and heal our personal ecosystem
• How to systematically traverse and unpack the five koshas through guided yoga nidra and effect life-altering change
• Mastering the endocrine or glandular system in order to stimulate the release of endogenous DMT, the spirit molecule
• How you can align to the rhythm of the cosmos through Jana's Astro Nidra method from your own home

Announcements:

• Join me for a weekend in Bucerias, Mexico with Veronica Lombo: henrywins.com/events
• Apply for the 300-hour YTT at Lighthouse Yoga School. Use code HENRYWINS for $100 OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• [SPECIAL GIFT] Download Jana's 2019 Taurus Astro Nidra recording, FREE for the Dharma Talk Community: henrywins.com/nidra
• Self Observation: The Awakening of Conscience: an Owner's Manual by Red Hawk — Grab a copy of Jana's recommended book

Get in touch with Jana:

• JanaRoemer.com — learn about upcoming trainings, retreats, and events, and download Astro Nidra recordings each month
• Follow @jana_roemer on Instagram

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Marcus Antebi is a native New Yorker who founded Juice Press in the East Village of New York in 2010. Prior to Juice Press, he founded a skydiving equipment and training business called PIER Media. Marcus fought competitive Thai boxing for several years, and today at age 50, he considers himself to be an obsessive yoga athlete. He is currently building a yoga school, slated for a 2019 opening in New York.

In this episode, you'll hear from Marcus on:

• Upholding yogic values in one's life, while playing by the rules of modern-day society
• The difference between being "fully realized" and "self realized" and the role of the teacher in guiding people to the latter
• What's missing from most yoga businesses, and Marcus's vision for a new, commercially viable school that embodies holistic and compassionate yoga

Announcements:

• Join me for a weekend in Bucerias, Mexico with Veronica Lombo: henrywins.com/events
• Apply for the 300-hour YTT at Lighthouse Yoga School. Use code HENRYWINS for $100 OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Voices of the First Day: Awakening in the Aboriginal Dreamtime by Robert Lawlor — Grab a copy of Marcus's recommended book

Get in touch with Marcus:

• Follow @marcusantebi on Instagram
• Follow @juicepress on Instagram
• JuicePress.com — Order cold-pressed, organic juices online or come visit one of the many locations of Marcus's juice bar

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Deuce Bennett is a vinyasa, rocket, hatha, and yin yoga teacher operating in Austin, TX. He is also a working musician, songwriter, composer, audio engineer, and producer. Yoga helped him overcome heroin and alcohol addiction and heal from career-threatening carpal tunnel syndrome. Now, he understands his purpose in life is to spread joy and healing through his various enterprises and to teach students to tap in to their inner strength and grace.

In this episode, you'll hear from Deuce on:

• How the sex, drugs, and rock n' roll lifestyle sucked Deuce into a pattern of self-destructive behavior, and how yoga helped him recover
• The timely spark of intuition that literally saved Deuce's life and sent him down the path of yoga, reflection, and spirituality
• Finding creative inspiration from yoga as an artist, and bringing the essence of yoga into his musical collaborations to lift others up

Announcements:

• Join me for workshops coming up in Athens, GA and Bucerias, MX: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Lectures on Raja Yoga by Swami Vivekananda — Grab a copy of Deuce's recommended book

Get in touch with Deuce:

• Follow @deucebennett on Instagram
• Listen to Deuce and his collaborators on Soundcloud

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Sarah Platt-Finger is the Co-founder of ISHTA Yoga and the private yoga teacher of Deepak Chopra. She is one of the most sought after teachers in NYC, and has created one of the most highly respected teacher training programs in the industry. Sarah also leads trainings and workshops internationally. She is a legacy ambassador for Lululemon and the Board Chair for Exhale to Inhale, a non-profit organization that teaches yoga to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

In this episode, you'll hear from Sarah on:

• What it means to inhabit a yoga posture, and how connecting to energy can get you out of your head
• Approaching hatha, tantra, and ayurveda from a scientific lens, and eschewing dogma in favor of results
• Expanding the reach of yoga to traumatized women
• Why Sarah made the shift from "teaching" to "sharing" these practices, and a few things she's learned from her time with Deepak Chopra

Announcements:

• Join me for workshops coming up in Miami, FL; Athens, GA; and Bucerias, MX: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Tantra of the Yoga Sutras by Alan Finger — Grab a copy of Sarah's recommended book

Get in touch with Sarah:

• SarahPlattFinger.com — Read Sarah's blog and follow her schedule
• ISHTAYoga.com — Visit Sarah's school in Manhattan, NYC
• Follow @splattfinger on Instagram
• Follow @ishtayoga on Instagram

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After a successful career as an international executive in the corporate world, Ulises Calatayud is now dedicated to helping people become the best version of themselves through mind, body, and soul techniques at his yoga studio, YogaCare, in downtown Manhattan. He helps people express their maximum human potential with the objective of living the best life we can possibly live. Ulises is President of the International Yoga Sports Federation; founder of The Full Circle, a transformative yoga philosophy program; Senior Bikram Yoga and Dharma Yoga and Skydancing Tantra Teacher; and Reiki Master.

In this episode, you'll hear from Ulises on:

• Certain universal laws that, if we accept, will allow us to live in harmony with nature
• Learning various traditions from native peoples and respected teachers, and maintaining the integrity of these practices in combination
• Turning his human experience into his practice, by combining his corporate identity with his spiritual world
• Why Ulises created the Full Circle Program, and how he has helped dozens of people develop a personalized system for conscious transformation

Announcements:

• [SPONSOR] Come with me to the upcoming 50-hour Rocket Yoga practice intensive with David Kyle at Yoga East Austin. Register now: yogaeastaustin.com/rocket
• Join me for workshops coming up in NYC, Miami, and Athens, GA: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Learn more about the Full Circle Program, and how Ulises can personalize a path to transformation for you. Mention HENRYWINS to get $100 OFF your exchange.
• Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda — Grab a copy of Ulises's recommended book

Get in touch with Ulises:

• YogaCare.com — Visit Ulises's studio in downtown Manhattan, NYC
• Learn more about the Full Circle Program, and how Ulises can personalize a path to transformation for you. Mention HENRYWINS to get $100 OFF your exchange.
• Follow @ulisesyogi on Instagram
• Follow @yogacarenyc on Instagram

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Andrei Ram is a world renowned yoga master who travels worldwide sharing his unique yoga approach and making accessible to all the most mystical aspects of the Yoga Science. He spent over ten years with Sri Dharma Mittra, from whom he received acharya initiation in the yoga lineage.

In this episode, you'll hear from Andrei on:

• How Andrei approaches teaching in different parts of the world, and his techniques for reaching people from different cultural backgrounds and assumptions
• The essence of Andrei's practice, Prana Nidra, and how it differs from yoga nidra or pranayama
• How to upgrade karma to dharma through body intuition
• The sixth kosha, and the role of nature in helping us find true freedom from ideology

Announcements:

• [SPONSOR] Come with me to the upcoming 50-hour Rocket Yoga practice intensive with David Kyle at Yoga East Austin. Register now: yogaeastaustin.com/rocket
• Join me for workshops coming up in NYC, Miami, and Athens, GA: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda — Grab a copy of Andrei's recommended book

Get in touch with Andrei:

• InnerParadise.org — Learn more about Andrei's background, teaching, and schedule
• Follow @andreiram1 on Instagram

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Katy Peetz is an award winning and published pastry chef (most notably of Roberta's and 2-Michelin starred Blanca) and yogi (sometimes-teacher) who is forging her path to create real on-the-go food that empowers people to feel their best with her new company, Keetz & Co. She just launched Plant Bites, energy bites made only with real plant based foods and without preservatives, fillers or refined sugars, as a vision of a better way to snack.

In this episode, you'll hear from Katy on:

• Facing a critical juncture that challenged her identity as a pastry chef, and how she used yoga to find her path forward
• Creating a brand that stands for taking care of yourself — body, mind, and spirit
• How Katy is breaking the status quo to bring a new type of plant-based snack to a growing population of conscious consumers

Announcements:

• [SPONSOR] Come with me to the upcoming 50-hour Rocket Yoga practice intensive with David Kyle at Yoga East Austin. Register now: yogaeastaustin.com/rocket
• Join me for workshops coming up in NYC, Miami, and Athens, GA: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• KeetzCo.com — Get 15% OFF your online order of Keetz Co Plant Bites with code DHARMATALK at checkout
• The Endless Practice by Mark Nepo — Grab a copy of Katy's recommended book

Get in touch with Katy:

• KeetzCo.com — Get 15% OFF your online order of Keetz Co Plant Bites with code DHARMATALK at checkout
• Follow @keetzco on Instagram

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Cassandra Lam is on a mission to change the way we live and work from the inside out. After a series of traumatic work experiences followed by healing through yoga and meditation, she found the courage to listen to her own voice and create her own career path. A former consultant turned entrepreneur, activist, and wellness advocate, Cassandra is passionate about creating spaces that empower people of color. She currently serves as CEO and cofounder of The Cosmos, a community that creates content for Asian women to flourish and thrive.

In this episode, you'll hear from Cassandra on:

• What each of us brings into our yoga practice, and how yoga can inspire us to embrace our ancestral identities
• 3 simple steps People of Color can take to feel more confident and valid in uncomfortable environments, including homogenous yoga studios
• What it means to flourish and thrive vs simply survive, and how the Cosmos is helping Asian American women come together and celebrate their power

Announcements:

• [SPONSOR] Come with me to the upcoming 50-hour Rocket Yoga practice intensive with David Kyle at Yoga East Austin. Register now: yogaeastaustin.com/rocket
• Join me for workshops this March in NYC at Yoga Fitness Herald Square, Yoga to the People, and Three Jewels: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Fund the Cosmos Summit — make a donation to support a historical gathering of 500 Asian women creators and rule breakers, coming to New York in late summer 2019.
• When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron — Grab a copy of Cassandra's recommended book

Get in touch with Cassandra:

• JoinTheCosmos.com — Learn more about Cassandra's organization and movement
• Follow @jointhecosmos on Instagram

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Pedro Luna is a South Florida-based yoga instructor, co-coordinator of the largest outdoor yoga event in South Florida YogaFestFL, and the creator of the hilarious and globally recognized Instagram account @yogimemes. Ever since Pedro took his first yoga class, he knew he wanted to teach yoga and serve the world. His classes are geared towards all levels, as he believes yoga is for anyone and everyone. Pedro’s mission in life is to share the gift of yoga with the world.

In this episode, you'll hear from Pedro on:

• How infusing lightness and humor into the online yoga conversation has led Pedro to some of the more profound benefits of yoga
• Balancing professional duties with creative expression, and striking the right balance to create space for new rewarding opportunities
• The idea of holding space, and how the path to healing others can be much simpler than we think

Announcements:

• [SPONSOR] Come with me to the upcoming 50-hour Rocket Yoga practice intensive with David Kyle at Yoga East Austin. Save on early bird registration through Feb 17th: yogaeastaustin.com/rocket
• Join me for workshops this March in NYC at Yoga Fitness Herald Square, Yoga to the People, and Three Jewels: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• You are the Placebo: Making Your Mind Matter by Dr. Joe Dispenza — Grab a copy of Pedro's recommended book

Get in touch with Pedro:

• YogaWithPedro.com — Practice yoga online with Pedro any time
• Follow @yogimemes on Instagram
• Follow @yogawithpedro on Instagram

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Ksenia Voropaeva is a yoga student, creator, and business owner. She’s the founder of Ananday, a sustainable yoga and wellness company with a zero waste mission. She believes in the power of yoga to transform, and in the potential of individuals to create the change they want to see. She started Ananday because she saw the waste produced by the yoga and wellness industry and wanted to find a better way—a way to practice that supports us and our planet.

In this episode, you'll hear from Ksenia on:

• The big sustainability problem Ksenia saw in the current state of the yoga industry, even amongst the most eco-conscious yoga companies
• 5 easy lifestyle changes you can make to drastically reduce your footprint on the environment
• How we can take back the power from major corporations, be kind to our planet, and be compassionate with ourselves in the process

Announcements:

• [SPONSOR] Come with me to the upcoming 50-hour Rocket Yoga practice intensive with David Kyle at Yoga East Austin. Save on early bird registration through Feb 17th: yogaeastaustin.com/rocket
• Join me for workshops this March in NYC at Yoga Fitness Herald Square, Yoga to the People, and Three Jewels: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Get 20% OFF your first Ananday order! Shop at henrywins.com/ananday and enter code DHARMA at checkout!
• The Art of Happiness by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Dr. Howard Cutler — Grab a copy of Ksenia's recommended book

Get in touch with Ksenia:

• Visit Ananday.com to shop sustainable yoga products and learn tips on how to reduce your impact on the planet
• Follow @heyananday on Instagram
• Follow @kseniavo on Instagram

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Gokulacandra is a student and teacher of yoga and the founder of Gokul Yoga. Born Jani Jaatinen in Finland, Gokulacandra Das started exploring the practice with Janne Kontala, a friend and lifelong teacher. He has been practicing yoga everyday for 17 years and has integrated those spiritual practices into his life. In September 2012, Gokulacandra moved to Malaysia with his wife Jaci to open the Gokul Yogashala.

In this episode, you'll hear from Gokulacandra on:

• The concept of Yukta Vairagya — using our physical matter to connect to the deep spiritual essence
• Our natural condition state of resistance, and the importance of going against the current
• Hidden knowledge, and why Gokulacandra is careful about the methods and channels through which he transmits the lessons of his teachers
• Why Gokulacandra's yoga teacher told him not to quit creating electronic music, and how we can use the arts to elevate consciousness

Announcements:

• [SPONSOR] Come with me to the upcoming 50-hour Rocket Yoga practice intensive with David Kyle at Yoga East Austin. Save on early bird registration through Feb 17th: yogaeastaustin.com/rocket
• Register for the upcoming 30-hour Immersion at Lighthouse Yoga School. Enter referral code HENRYWINS on your application for 10% OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Bhagavad Gita As It Is by Srila Prabhupada — Grab a copy of Gokulacandra's recommended book

Get in touch with Gokulacandra:

• Follow @gokulacandra on Instagram

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During his years in prison, Emmett Tatter discovered that yoga has the power to change, to heal, and to transform.

In this episode, you'll hear from Emmett on:

• The importance of finding your purpose in a difficult situation, especially when it comes to overcoming negative self-talk and doubt
• How Emmett applied the lessons of yoga to overcome rage and fear in prison, and how his practice was put to the test inside a physical cage
• Why Emmet began teaching others, and how despite prison staff's pressure to shut it down, Emmett's yoga program grew to a waitlist of literal hundreds

Announcements:

• [SPONSOR] Come with me to the upcoming 50-hour Rocket Yoga practice intensive with David Kyle at Yoga East Austin. Save on early bird registration through Feb 17th: yogaeastaustin.com/rocket
• Register for the upcoming 30-hour Immersion at Lighthouse Yoga School. Enter referral code HENRYWINS on your application for 10% OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar
• Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
• The Painter of Battles by Arturo Perez-Reverte — Grab a copy of Emmett's recommended book

Get in touch with Emmett:

• Follow @emmettsyoga on Instagram

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Glenn Brown is a poet, artist, college professor, founder of Lionflow Yoga, and owner of Array Yoga in New Albany, Indiana. While battling depression as a teenager, he found art and poetry to be his most effective coping mechanisms, and kung fu, meditation, and yoga became additional expressions of those very healing practices. Glenn is certified in Hsing-I kung-fu & Qi-gong, Bikram Yoga, and Sun-style Tai Chi. He is also a USA Yoga National Champion, a self-published author, and an adjunct professor working to integrate yoga and tai chi into the health and wellness programs at Indiana University Southeast.

In this episode, you'll hear from Glenn on:

• Healthy skepticism, and what Glenn took away from being raised Southern Baptist and getting thrown out of a Kung Fu school
• Why Glenn continues to integrate forms from different disciplines, and what he considers the most important 'skill' to master
• Creating a signature style, Lionflow Yoga, that is intended to break down the artificial divides in the community and promote unity

Announcements:

• [SPONSOR] Come with me to the upcoming 50-hour Rocket Yoga practice intensive with David Kyle at Yoga East Austin. Save on early bird registration through Feb 17th: yogaeastaustin.com/rocket
• Get on the early early bird list for my upcoming retreat to Casa Om Potomac with Veronica Lombo: henrywins.com/clarity
• Register for the upcoming 30-hour Immersion at Lighthouse Yoga School. Enter referral code HENRYWINS on your application for 10% OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield — Grab a copy of Glenn's recommended book

Get in touch with Glenn:

• Array.Yoga — Visit Glenn at his school and Lionflow Yoga headquarters in Indiana
• Follow @lionflowyogaman on Instagram
• Follow @arrayyoga on Instagram

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Yancy Scot Schwartz took his first yoga class in the Dominican Republic while on a skate tour. Yancy currently resides and teaches yoga in Los Angeles, California. He believes that through the yoga practices and techniques, we can free ourselves from the constraints of the body and the mind. Yancy is trying to lead a simple life.

In this episode, you'll hear from Yancy on:

• How yoga has provided Yancy a healthy counterbalance to the physical strain of skateboarding and skate culture
• Surrendering to and seizing opportunity — from hiding in the back of class to receiving free teacher training to being hand selected to open a new studio
• What constitutes a simple life, and the benefits to be gained from living one

Announcements:

• Join me for upcoming workshops at Three Jewels and Yoga Herald Square in NYC: henrywins.com/events
• Register for the upcoming 30-hour Immersion at Lighthouse Yoga School. Enter referral code HENRYWINS on your application for 10% OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Light on Life by B.K.S. Iyengar — Grab a copy of Yancy's recommended book

Get in touch with Yancy:

• YancyYoga.com — See Yancy's schedule and upcoming events
• Follow @yancyscotschwartz on Instagram

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Jordan Lydia is a student and teacher of yin and Bikram yoga. Through these complementary practices, she has overcome the physical effects of scoliosis and fed both her “soul” and “spirit” sides. She has co-led teacher trainings, co-authored yoga manuals, developed a community of practitioners of the Advanced 84 Asana series in Seattle, and won first place in the Washington state USA Yoga championships twice. Outside of yoga, Jordan is trained as an archivist, and she believes in chasing down one’s dreams while keeping a day job.

In this episode, you'll hear from Jordan on:

• How practicing yin yoga and Bikram yoga have provided Jordan contrasting yet complementary meditation practices and paths of healing
• Karma yoga, and what it means to be a standard bearer for the broader community
• How to integrate yoga into a busy lifestyle and career outside the yoga and wellness industry, both theoretically and practically

Announcements:

• Join me for upcoming workshops at Three Jewels and Yoga Herald Square in NYC: henrywins.com/events
• Register for the upcoming 30-hour Immersion at Lighthouse Yoga School. Enter referral code HENRYWINS on your application for 10% OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry — Grab a copy of Jordan's recommended book

Get in touch with Jordan:

• Follow @jordanlydia_yogini on Instagram
• Connect with Jordan Lydia on Facebook

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Jerome Burdi had a series of life changing events before finding the path of yoga. He was shot in the leg with a stray bullet just two streets away from where he'd discover his yoga teacher more than a decade later. He then became a newspaper crime journalist in New York City and South Florida. After eight years, the light of the yoga path was awakened for Jerome during a shamanic retreat in Brazil. He finally found his life's work, so he quit his job and went to India to do his first yoga teacher training.

In this episode, you'll hear from Jerome on:

• Witnessing and processing other people's suffering as an "ambulance chaser"
• Vipassana meditation and ayahuasca ceremonies — parallels and differences between two paths toward heightened consciousness
• Developing the intuition to recognize willpower and rigidity as separate from addressing suffering at its root

Announcements:

• Join me for upcoming workshops at Three Jewels and Yoga Herald Square in NYC: henrywins.com/events
• Register for the upcoming 30-hour Immersion at Lighthouse Yoga School. Enter referral code HENRYWINS on your application for 10% OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Kingdom of God Is Within You by Leo Tolstoy — Grab a copy of Jerome's recommended book

Get in touch with Jerome:

• OmJerome.com — See Jerome's teaching schedule and contact him for collaborations
• Follow @om_jerome on Instagram

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Tim Feldmann is a yoga practitioner. Tim teaches traditional ashtanga yoga around the world in the lineage of Pattabhi Jois and Krishnamacharya. He is the co-founder of the yoga shala Miami Life Center.

In this episode, you'll hear from Tim on:

• Moving from a career in dance to practicing and teaching yoga full time, and what Tim learned in the transition
• How Tim used a fine arts grant from the Danish government to further his yoga study
• The most significant difference between being an artist and running a small business
• The two things all yoga teachers must focus on in order to have the most beneficial impact on our current and future students

Announcements:

• Join me for an upcoming workshop at Three Jewels NYC: henrywins.com/events
• Enroll in the upcoming 200-hour Teacher Training or 30-hour Immersion at Lighthouse Yoga School. Enter referral code HENRYWINS on your application for $100 OFF or 10% OFF your tuition, respectively: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Bhagavad Gita translated by Eknath Easwaran — Grab a copy of Tim's recommended book
• Listen to the Chat & Chai: Yoga Talks from Miami Life Center podcast

Get in touch with Tim:

• TimFeldmann.com — See Tim's teaching schedule and musings on yoga and dance
• MiamiLifeCenter.com — Visit Tim's shala on Miami Beach, and get the details on Sharath Jois's US tour
• Follow @timfeldmannyoga on Instagram
• Follow @miamilifecenter on Instagram

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Gabriel Tavera is Mexican yogi, home grown in Texas. Gabe put himself through the advertising program at UT, started his agency career at age 20, earned an MBA from UTSA at age 22, and was managing multi-million dollar ad campaigns by age 23. When he found yoga at age 24, he immediately turned away from his business endeavors and material possessions. Six years later, Gabe moved back to Austin, TX with nothing to his name and went on to found Yoga East Austin in 2013. Ever since, he has been doing everything possible to help others help themselves unplug and follow their hearts.

In this episode, you'll hear from Gabriel on:

• The lifelong path of self-correction through listening to the quiet voice inside
• How to get comfortable with fear and use it to catapult you forward
• The three-phase process inherent to facing and surpassing all inevitable conflicts in life
• Giving yoga away for free and Gabe's vision for the future

Announcements:

• Join me for an upcoming workshop at Three Jewels NYC: henrywins.com/events
• Enroll in the upcoming 200-hour Teacher Training or 30-hour Immersion at Lighthouse Yoga School. Enter referral code HENRYWINS on your application for $100 OFF or 10% OFF your tuition, respectively: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins — Grab a copy of Gabriel's recommended book

Get in touch with Gabriel:

• YogaEastAustin.com — see what's happening at Gabriel's studio, and stop in for free yoga in the new year
• Follow @yogaeastaustin on Instagram
• Follow @yogapostle on Instagram

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Dr. Word Smith is a doctor of Medical Qi Gong and has been studying Eastern arts for over 20 years. He is a nomadic yogi, roaming the globe studying language, medicine, philosophy, and the movement practices said to grant liberation in this life. Currently he teaches domestically and internationally in order to help all living beings.

In this episode, you'll hear from Word on:

• Why, at a very practical level, helping others is the key to happiness
• How to change your life circumstances by working from the inside out
• The simple and universal 4-step path to creating any change or result you desire
• One powerful Chinese herb you can find at the supermarket, and how you can learn more from Word about Traditional Chinese Medicine

Announcements:

• Join me for upcoming workshops in Orange County, CA (YogaWorks Costa Mesa) and NYC (Three Jewels): henrywins.com/events
• Apply to the Jan 2019 200-hour teacher training at Lighthouse Yoga School, and get $100 OFF your tuition with referral code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu and Stephen Mitchell — Grab a copy of Word's recommended book
• The Diamond Cutter: The Buddha on Managing Your Business and Your Life by Geshe Michael Roach — Grab a copy of Word's other recommended book

Get in touch with Word:

• ScienceOfSelfYTT.com — get the details on Word's upcoming educational programs in Acupressure and Herbal Medicine
• Follow @dr.wordsmithwisdom on Instagram
• Connect with Word Smith on Facebook

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Adam Sobel has been teaching free yoga classes for the last 15 years to a dedicated sangha of yogis in New Jersey. He spent 16 years studying with Sri Dharma Mittra and has been studying exclusively with Gokulacandra Das for the past three years. Additionally, he is the Chef and owner of The Cinnamon Snail, a vegan food truck and restaurant. Along with his family, he also rehabilitates wounded and abandoned wild animals to give them a better shot at survival.

In this episode, you'll hear from Adam on:

• How and why Adam became a father, a student of particular lineage of yoga, and a vegan at the same time
• Drawing healthy boundaries between running a food business and maintaining a dedicated yoga practice
• What he has learned from working in grey legality and black markets to provide mainstream culture with delicious, ethical food
• Duality, non-duality, and the middle road — and examining these philosophical concepts through asana practice

Announcements:

• Join me for upcoming workshops in Orange County, CA (YogaWorks Costa Mesa) and NYC (Three Jewels): henrywins.com/events
• Apply to the Jan 2019 200-hour teacher training at Lighthouse Yoga School, and get $100 OFF your tuition with referral code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Srimad-Bhagavatam: Bhagavata Purana (18 Vol. Set) — Pick up a set of Adam's recommended scriptural reading
• Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada — Grab a copy of Adam's (more affordable) recommended book

Get in touch with Adam:

• Yoga at Adam and Joey's House — go practice for free with Adam and his wife in New Jersey
• cinnamonsnail.com — If you don't like puppies, rainbows, and unicorns, you will hate Adam's company's food
• Follow @cinnamonsnail on Instagram and @VeganLunchTruck on Twitter

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Carolina Villalba is a yoga teacher, student, and rapper. To Carolina, being in the yoga industry looks like and feels like a lot of things. Born and mostly raised in Miami, she has come a long way from an eager yoga student to an active member of the wellness and awareness community.

In this episode, you'll hear from Carolina on:

• Two difficult but transformative feelings Carolina recognized for the first time in her life, when she tried yoga as an angsty and overmedicated teenager
• What teaching yoga and rapping in a sometimes lewd and crude band have in common
• Opening a yoga studio in a mechanic's lot, sharing yoga with amputees and gender non-conformers, and breaking the archetype of what yoga "looks like"

Announcements:

• Join me for workshops in Richmond, Virginia (The Yoga Dojo + Hot Yoga Richmond) and Orange County, California (YogaWorks Costa Mesa): henrywins.com/events
• Apply to the Jan 2019 200-hour teacher training at Lighthouse Yoga School, and get $100 OFF your tuition with referral code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse — Grab a copy of Carolina's recommended book

Get in touch with Carolina:

• originalhotyoga305.com — Visit Carolina at her studio in South Miami, FL
• Follow @originalhotyoga305 on Instagram
• miamibasside.com — Check out Basside's tour dates and videos
• Follow @basside_miami on Instagram
• Follow @caro_loka on Instagram

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Jake Paul White is a designer and yogi, here to help high vibe entrepreneurs elevate their brand and share their passion with the world.

In this episode, you'll hear from Jake on:

• How yoga has become a vehicle for design, and how the design has become a vehicle for the yoga
• 3 keys to establishing your identity as a yoga teacher and attracting loyal students who stick around
• The untold dark side of the traveling teacher's nomadic lifestyle, and what pushed Jake to drop everything and move to an Ashram
• Lifestyle design and an opportunity to reset and rebalance with Jake in Bali

Announcements:

• Help me get to China for the IYSF World Asana Championships! Donate to my travel fund: paypal.me/henrywins
• Join me for workshops in NYC (Yoga & Fitness Herald Square), Virginia (The Yoga Dojo + Hot Yoga Richmond), and California (YogaWorks Costa Mesa): henrywins.com/events
• Apply to the Jan 2019 200-hour teacher training at Lighthouse Yoga School, and get $100 OFF your tuition with referral code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• How I Built This with Guy Raz — the NPR podcast Jake listens to during his morning practice
• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho — Grab a copy of Jake's recommended book

Get in touch with Jake:

• jakepaulwhite.com — Get the details on Jake's upcoming retreats and more
• Download the free Branding for Yogis eBook
• Follow @jake_paul_white on Instagram

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Finlay Wilson gained overnight international recognition for his "cheeky" and viral Kilted Yoga video, which aired on the BBC in 2017. But don't let that first impression fool you. The Kilted Yogi himself is quite serious about yoga. Finlay is a senior Forrest Yoga teacher who owns and operates a studio in his hometown of Dundee, Scotland, and he has also established the Young Yogis Project to bring free yoga to toddlers, children, teenagers and young people with special needs and disability. Finlay is a cook, published author, media activist, and of course, tartan enthusiast.

In this episode, you'll hear from Finlay on:

• The darker side of willpower, and the role yoga played in Finlay's swapping alcoholism for bulimia and other forms of addiction
• How, if we aren't careful, we can use mental gymnastics to justify self-destructive behavior
• The validity of human feeling, and the difference between 'detachment' and emotional unavailability
• How Finlay parlayed 15 minutes of fame into a wide-reaching platform from which he speaks out on depression, abuse, and civil rights

Announcements:

• Help me get to China for the IYSF World Asana Championships! Donate to my travel fund: paypal.me/henrywins
• Join me for workshops in NYC (Yoga & Fitness Herald Square), Virginia (The Yoga Dojo + Hot Yoga Richmond), and California (YogaWorks Costa Mesa): henrywins.com/events
• Apply to the Jan 2019 200-hour teacher training at Lighthouse Yoga School, and get $100 OFF your tuition with referral code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Watch the Kilted Yoga BBC video on YouTube
• I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression by Terrence Real — Grab a copy of Finlay's recommended book

Get in touch with Finlay:

• finlay-wilson.com — Check out the Kilted Yogi's blog and upcoming events
• Follow @finlay0901 on Instagram

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Yoshio Hama started practicing yoga in Caracas, Venezuela in 1999. Between 1999 and 2008 he had the opportunity to study Vinyasa Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Partner Yoga and Iyengar Yoga Method under the guidance of different yoga instructors. In 2008, he came to New York and started his new life: he found his guru (Sri Dharma Mittra) and aligned himself to a new spiritual family. Now, he spreads the teachings of Dharma and the light of yoga around NYC, guiding students to the path of righteousness.

In this episode, you'll hear from Yoshio on:

• Of the yamas and niyamas, which two to prioritize so that the others fall into place
• Why it's impossible to make other people happy, and yet the subtle shift in intention you can make to reduce their suffering
• What happened when Yoshio stopped sampling yoga lineages and dedicated himself to singular practice and teacher
• Why Yoshio occasionally pretends to fall out of yoga poses, and why it's so critical to add the words "I don't know" to your vocabulary as teacher

Announcements:

• Join me this fall for workshops in NYC (Yoga & Fitness Herald Square) and Richmond, VA (The Yoga Dojo + Hot Yoga Richmond): henrywins.com/events
• Apply to the Jan 2019 200-hour teacher training at Lighthouse Yoga School, and get $100 OFF your tuition with referral code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Dhammapada translated by Ananda Maitreya — Grab a copy of Yoshio's recommended book

Get in touch with Yoshio:

• scienceofselfytt.com — Learn more about the Science of Self teacher training programs
• Follow @activemeditation on Instagram

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Born of a background in functional anatomy and blessed by the good fortune of maturing in a traditional Hatha Yoga ashram, international yoga teacher Daniel Rama is known for bringing a powerful balance of both new and old. His story is one of turning tremendous pain and suffering into opportunity for powerful personal transformation. Through a series of what he calls “at-first unfortunate events,” the problem child born with the name Daniel De France became Daniel Rama, teacher of teachers.

In this episode, you'll hear from Rama on:

• The two fundamentally life-altering lessons he learned during his first two weeks living in at the Sivananda ashram
• What stories, mythology, and poetic language can teach us about ourselves and the philosophy of life
• How feeling totally and utterly alone set Rama up to receive the teachings of yoga
• Why Rama changed his mind about the practice of bramacharya, and how partnership has expanded his consciousness and joy

Announcements:

• Join me this fall for workshops in NYC (Yoga & Fitness Herald Square) and Richmond, VA (The Yoga Dojo + Hot Yoga Richmond): henrywins.com/events
• Apply to the Jan 2019 200-hour teacher training at Lighthouse Yoga School, and get $100 OFF your tuition with referral code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Inner Engineering: A Yogi's Guide to Joy by Sadhguru — Grab a copy of Rama's recommended book

Get in touch with Rama:

• danielrama.com — Learn more about Rama's online and offline programs
• @danielrama_ on Instagram
• Daniel Rama Yoga Youtube channel

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Hector Marcel is a Buddha-Dharma teacher and the president of Three Jewels, "The Enlightenment Studio,” where he collaborates with a powerful team of yogis, meditation teachers, and social change agents to facilitate transformational experiences to people in the heart of New York City and abroad. He is a social entrepreneur, public speaker, and seasoned organizational change management professional specializing in performance, culture, and service. Hector consults from his base in New York City to a variety of international clients, integrating eastern philosophy into corporate Culture and modern life.

In this episode, you'll hear from Hector on:

• How Hector stumbled into the study and community of Tibetan Buddhism by mistake, and why he never looked back
• The symbology of the Three Jewels, and the role each one plays in delivering us from a perpetual state of suffering
• How cultivating an 'inside-out' understanding of our own perception can help us develop compassion and empathy for all beings

Announcements:

• Join me this fall for workshops in NYC (Yoga & Fitness Herald Square), Miami (Original Hot Yoga 305) and Richmond, VA (The Yoga Dojo + Hot Yoga Richmond): henrywins.com/events
• Apply to the Jan 2019 200-hour teacher training at Lighthouse Yoga School, and get $100 OFF your tuition with referral code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• How to Get Rid of the Angry Boss — Watch Hector's TedX Talk
• The Garden by Geshe Michael Roach — Grab a copy of Hector's recommended book

Get in touch with Hector:

• threejewels.org — Visit Hector at Three Jewels NYC
• @threejewelsnyc on Instagram
• @justhex on Instagram

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[BONUS EPISODE] This week, the tables have turned, and I'm in the hot seat for an interview with Grant Crawford and Keith Vartanian of the Twenty Somethings Podcast.

Our wide-ranging conversation covers topics including but not limited to:

• Mindfulness and yoga in the education system,
• The line between cultural appropriation and cultural exchange,
• Making a living as a yoga teacher and the side hustle lifestyle,
• Reframing perspectives around failure and performance,
• Modern spirituality and balancing faith with a rejection of dogma

Links from this episode:

• Listen to the original episode of the Twenty Somethings Podcast, and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review if you like what Grant and Keith are doing.
• SoundPollination.com — Grant and Keith's audio production company and home to six unique podcasts

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Josh Biro is the founder of Nomad Business Coaching. After over a decade in the wellness industry gaining first-hand experience teaching and managing, building and owning yoga studios, Josh started traveling with his wife and children as the Nomad Yoga Family. They’ve been roaming in their RV for 2.5 years, and now Josh provides powerful business coaching, best practices, and game-changing studio overhauls internationally.

In this episode, you'll hear from Josh on:

• How yoga studio owners and yogapreneurs can flip the script on their aversion to selling and recognize our system of exchange as a positive
• A dual-brained self-auditing system all yogapreneurs must use to ensure their decisions will serve their business and clientele at the highest level
• Why getting new students in the door can't be your main focus, and how to win at internal marketing and create staying power for your studio

Announcements:

• Join me this fall for workshops in NYC (Yoga & Fitness Herald Square), Miami (Original Hot Yoga 305) and Richmond, VA (The Yoga Dojo + Hot Yoga Richmond): henrywins.com/events
• Apply to the Jan 2019 200-hour teacher training at Lighthouse Yoga School, and get $100 OFF your tuition with referral code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• BrandBot — automated client messaging integration for MindBody Online. Get a free 7-day trial.
• The Bhagavad Gita — Josh's recommended book

Get in touch with Josh!

• nomadbusinesscoaching.com — Empower your yoga business
• Schedule a FREE 1-hour strategy session with Josh!
• Nomad Yoga Family on Instagram
• Nomad Yoga Family on Facebook
• Nomad Business Coaching on Instagram
• Nomad Business Coaching on Facebook

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Talia Sutra (Talia Peretz Baderman) was born in Israel and, as a child, moved to New York with her parents, both of whom have had a deep impact on her spiritually. Yoga and meditation entered her life when she was just 6 years old, when she witnessed her mother’s faith in yoga to help heal her lymphoma. Talia has been teaching yoga herself for about 9 years. More recently, she moved to Jerusalem on a whim, and since then, she’s become a mother and a life partner to her husband, Ezra. She continues to teach around the world, write, and share every day.

In this episode, you'll hear from Talia on:

• Two ways to become a prisoner of your body, and how she manages to stay free
• A telltale indicator that we are not existing and operating in 'love,' and how to course correct
• Why many people are afraid of empty space and presence, and how that fear can create fragmentation and dissatisfaction
• How Talia consciously frames her perspective around pain and discomfort for the better

Announcements:

• Join me this fall for workshops in NYC (Yoga & Fitness Herald Square), Miami (Original Hot Yoga 305) and Richmond, VA (The Yoga Dojo + Hot Yoga Richmond): henrywins.com/events
• Apply to the Jan 2019 200-hour teacher training at Lighthouse Yoga School, and get $100 OFF your tuition with referral code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Prophet by Khalil Gibran — Talia's recommended book
• The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are by Alan Watts — Talia's recommended book
• A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle — Talia's recommended book
• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle — Talia's recommended book
• A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson — Talia's recommended book

Get in touch with Talia!

• taliasutrayoga.com — Talia's website
• Talia on Instagram

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Howard Falco is a spiritual teacher, expert, and coach on human understanding and peak potential. He is the author of two books on mindfulness and self-awareness, I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are, and Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life. Howard teaches individuals how to tap into their true unlimited self, opening them up to a world of new possibilities in the process.

In this episode, you'll hear from Howard on:

• The moment of awakening that revealed to Howard what was important to create peace and happiness, and ultimately led him to leave his lucrative career in finance
• Why self-awareness is so vital to your ability to create, find peace, and gain wisdom, and how so many people are sabotaging themselves unknowingly in these processes
• How to reconcile setting intentions with relinquishing expectations, and the final magical ingredient it takes to grow

Announcements:

• Join me this fall for workshops in Miami (Original Hot Yoga 305) and Richmond, VA (The Yoga Dojo + Hot Yoga Richmond): henrywins.com/events
• Apply to the Jan 2019 200-hour teacher training at Lighthouse Yoga School, and get $100 OFF your tuition with referral code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• I AM: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are on Amazon
• Time in a Bottle: Mastering The Experience of Life on Amazon
• Tao Te Ching by Lao Tzu — Howard's recommended book

Get in touch with Howard!

• howardfalco.com — Howard's website
• Total Mind Sports — check out Howard's work in the sports arena
• 8 Wisdom Foundation — support Howard's work in the educational system

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Bee Bosnak is the a New York City-based healer/teacher/mentor and the creator of Heal Yourself, a comprehensive yoga system designed to enhance the capacity of the emotional body while exploring the strength of the physical body. Bee has been studying yoga, meditation and the human condition for the past decade and continues to study philosophical, spiritual and biomechanical aspects of the practice from various disciplines. She teaches a vast variety of yoga and meditation classes throughout New York City, as well as leading her heartfelt signature method Heal Yourself workshops and retreats worldwide and offering classes online.

In this episode, you'll hear from Bee on:

• A simple but profound exercise you can use to set personal boundaries and be intentional about your choices
• How to waste a perfectly good tropical vacation, and the limitations of environment to your mental and spiritual wellbeing
• Why putting your teacher on a pedestal is a dangerous mistake, and how we benefit from embracing the human condition

Announcements:

• Join me this fall for workshops in NYC (Yoga & Fitness Herald Square), Miami (Original Hot Yoga 305), and Richmond, VA (The Yoga Dojo + Hot Yoga Richmond): henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R. Hawkins — Bee's recommended book

Get in touch with Bee!

• oneOeight.com — Practice yoga with Bee online
• beebosnak.com — Check out Bee's upcoming workshops and retreats
• Bee on Instagram

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Jill Weiss Ippolito turned her life around with yoga, after being incarcerated as an adult, and went on to complete over 900 hours of yoga teacher training. In 2011, Jill founded UpRising Yoga (URY) and began teaching yoga life skill classes in youth detention facilities, group homes, hospitals, schools, camps, homeless shelters, and underserved communities. Now, Jill educates hundreds of yoga instructors, childcare providers, mental health professionals, and educators worldwide through her international trauma-informed yoga trainings, and advocates for the reformation of prison and probation culture through yoga.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Jill on:

• What she means by “trauma-informed” yoga, and how she ensures particularly sensitive students feel safe and secure in their first yoga class
• Her brilliant (and effective) strategy to get a yoga program integrated into the California probation system, despite heavy resistance from the staff
• How teachers must adjust their approach to teaching in non-studio settings, when the students are not there by choice
• Who can benefit from getting trained in trauma-informed yoga (hint: you don’t need a yoga practice, but you do need to know something specific about yourself)

Announcements:

• Join me this fall for workshops in NYC (Yoga & Fitness Herald Square), Miami (Original Hot Yoga 305), and Richmond, VA (The Yoga Dojo + Hot Yoga Richmond): henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Best Practices for Yoga in the Criminal Justice System by the Yoga Service Council — Jill’s recommended book

Get in touch with Jill!

• UpRisingYoga.org
• Jill on Instagram
• UpRising Yoga on Instagram

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Esak Garcia has been practicing hot yoga for 25 years. He is the creator of the Jedi Fight Club and the e84 yoga training programs. He studied political philosophy at Yale University and for the past 12 years has been a student of Egyptian spiritual teaching with the Institute of Ancient Mysteries. Esak was a founding board member of USA Yoga and the IYSF yoga sports leagues, and since 1994, his family has owned and operated a hot yoga studio in Boulder, Colorado, where he resides.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Esak on:

• How personal experience with Egyptian spiritual teachings, Ivy-league political studies, and Brazilian capoeira have each informed his approach to the path of yoga
• A pragmatic approach to spiritual work that includes a set curriculum, and how you can borrow it for yourself
• The painful process of being “ex-communicated” from the Bikram yoga community by Bikram himself, and why Esak is grateful in hindsight
• How and why Esak is demystifying a yoga asana sequence once deliberate hidden from public eye and considered taboo

Announcements:

• Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Join me this fall for workshops at Yoga & Fitness Herald Square (NYC), the Yoga Dojo (Richmond, VA), and Bikram Yoga Richmond (VA): henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda
• A Course in Miracles, a channeled text by Dr. Helen Schucman
• Paramahansa Yogananda’s SRF Lessons for Home Study — the correspondence course Esak references in our conversation
• The Keys to the Kingdom: A New Paradigm for Humanity by Carolyne Fuqua — Esak’s recommended book

Get in touch with Esak!

• EsakGarcia.com — follow Esak’s whereabouts and get info on upcoming e84 trainings and Jedi Fight Club events
• Esak on Instagram
• e84 Yoga on Instagram

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When Kim Tang discovered Bikram Yoga in 2003, a fire was lit within her to inspire and empower others in their ability to change their minds, bodies, relationships with themselves, and the consciousness with which they conduct their lives. Her practice borrows from multiple lineages and limbs of yoga, and she believes the body is a learning device for the mind and has worked wholeheartedly to open and strengthen her own body and the bodies of her students. Kim has been a student, teacher, studio owner, presenter, demonstrator, and champion of yoga, and she is here to support your expansion.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Kim on:

• How to develop the skill of intuition and put yourself in a position to receive guidance on what’s next
• Why it’s so important to forgive everyone, and how to know if you’ve truly reached forgiveness
• Identifying and embracing your unique “essence,” so that you can leverage your strengths
• Spine-centric vs. mind-centric yoga, and why Kim worked her way up to holding a 60-minute wheel pose

Announcements:

• Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Join me this fall for workshops at Yoga & Fitness Herald Square (NYC), the Yoga Dojo (Richmond, VA), and Bikram Yoga Richmond (VA): henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Book of Knowing and Worth: A Channeled Text by Paul Selig — Kim’s recommended book

Get in touch with Kim!

• Kim on Instagram
• Kim Tang Yoga on Facebook
• Schedule a private lesson with Kim

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Although Riji Suh has been a New Yorker since the age of 6, she was born in Seoul, South Korea, and raised in Baghdad, Iraq. Brooklyn finally feels like home, after having left NYC repeatedly in search for home in New Mexico and Hawaii. Her education and career paths have taken her from Colgate University to work on television and film, from bartending to corporate advertising, and from yoga (specifically the Bikram, Ghosh, and Dharma lineages) to work with the camera once again.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Riji on:

• Riji’s special skill that she attributes to her dynamic international upbringing, and why she finally felt at home when she landed in New York
• How she introduced playful movement into a Native American community in New Mexico, and what that experience taught her about teaching before she ever started teaching yoga
• The dark cloud that loomed over Riji from her childhood through much of her teaching career, and why she’s finally basking in sunlight today

Announcements:

• Check out the brand new Dharma Talk shop at We Are Yoga, and get 10% OFF with code HENRYWAY: henrywins.com/way
• Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand — Riji’s recommended book

Get in touch with Riji!

• Riji on Instagram
• RijiSuh.com

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Jamie Rissman is a yogi and mother, who has practiced consistently through all 3 of her pregnancies and the births of her four healthy children. After experiencing the positive effects of practicing pregnancy yoga herself, Jamie attended the Rajashree Pregnancy Guide at the Kripalu Institute in 2010, where she learned to skillfully integrate safe prenatal yoga postures and their prescribed modifications into the regular Bikram yoga sequence. Now, she inspires other women to continue their practice and meet the physical, mental, and emotional demands of pregnancy, birth, motherhood.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Jamie on:

• Trusting yourself, standing your ground, and working with a trusted physician who can support you through your decisions
• How she ended up teaching a group of 10 pregnant women before any formal pregnancy yoga training, and what she gained from sharing in their unique experiences
• Why sitting out the first trimester can make keeping up a yoga practice throughout the rest of your pregnancy much more difficult
• Jamie’s #1 piece of advice for women with a dedicated practice who have just become pregnant or intend to get pregnant soon

Announcements:

• Check out the brand new Dharma Talk shop at We Are Yoga, and get 10% OFF with code HENRYWAY: henrywins.com/way
• Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Healing Mudras: Yoga for Your Hands by Sabrina Mesko — Jamie’s recommended book
• The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have by Mark Nepo — Jamie’s second recommended book

Get in touch with Jamie!

• Jamie on Instagram
• Sweat Junkie — Hot Yoga, Pilates, and Barre in Evanston, IL

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Michelle Linane is a yoga student and teacher, whose love of yoga has shifted over the years toward a passion for helping fellow yoga teachers. Through her work with Love Teaching Yoga, she is focused on making continued education convenient and affordable for yoga teachers via a variety of resources, including her own podcast. Michelle helps yoga teachers convert dreams into goals and take tangible steps to make those dreams realities.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Michelle on:

• How to gain clarity on your message and whom you want to serve as a yoga teacher, so that you can become the best guide possible
• 6 ways yoga teachers can diversify their income, by serving their core student base outside the studio
• How to scale your time and energy as a yoga teacher to avoid burnout and at the same time build deeper, more meaningful connections with your students

Announcements:

• Check out the brand new Dharma Talk shop at We Are Yoga, and get 10% OFF with code HENRYWAY: henrywins.com/way
• Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield — Michelle’s recommended book
• The Thriving Yoga Teacher: How To Create A Sustainable Career Doing What You Love — pick up a copy of Michelle’s book on Amazon

Get in touch with Michelle!

• LoveTeachingYoga.com
• Love Teaching Yoga Podcast — subscribe to Michelle’s podcast
• Michelle on Instagram

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Joseph Encinia feels the responsibility to share the gift of yoga for the rest of his life. The practice has healed him from a heart attack, kept his rheumatoid arthritis in remission, and assisted him in overcoming tumors. Joseph’s method of practice has brought him success in the yoga championships, and now his main focus is cultivating the mind. More recently, Joseph founded a 501(c)3 non-profit organization called the Yoga Youth Movement which is dedicated to inspiring youth to be strong future leaders who possess the attributes of confidence, determination, and focus in creating global peace through yoga.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Joseph on:

• How Joseph’s long history of chronic health conditions led him to yoga, and how his practice has helped him confront rheumatoid arthritis, a heart attack, and two tumors
• Why Joseph credits the start of his personal healing to the yoga championships, even though he was initially skeptical of yoga competition and had never been successful as an athlete before
• Why he is not so longer interested in theoretical ‘study,’ and what it means to experience life through ‘method’
• His mission to move children toward yoga and mindfulness in the school system, and how you can start a similar program in your town or city

Announcements:

• Check out the brand new Dharma Talk shop at We Are Yoga, and get 10% OFF your DT swag with code HENRYWAY: henrywins.com/way
• Take a WAYcation this July to Chicago! Join Henry for a fun-filled 4-day weekend of yoga and excursions through Chi-town. Enter code HenryWAYChi (case sensitive) for 10% OFF your 4-day pass: henrywins.com/events
• Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Bhagavad Gita introduced and translated by Eknath Easwaran — Joseph’s recommended book
• The Tree of Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar — Joseph’s other recommended book

Get in touch with Joseph!

• JosephEncinia.com
• YogaYouthMovement.com — Get a free youth yoga class plan from Joseph
• Joseph on Instagram

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Jeff Chen is the Executive Director of PureAction.org, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the ancient benefits of yoga to mainstream medicine through pilot studies in yoga, continuing education and bringing yoga practice to underserved communities. He has been practicing hot yoga for over 18 years and feels better every day he practices.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Jeff on:

• How Pure Action is gathering scientific proof to back up the anecdotal evidence around the transformation effects we’ve all experienced from yoga
• Why it’s so important to validate the therapeutic value of yoga with hard data, and whom Pure Action is really trying to convince
• Why philanthropic yoga outreach has made such a tremendous impact in addiction recovery centers but fallen flat in schools and other avenues of community outreach
• How yoga teachers can access cutting-edge information live, and get involved in a community of yogis and researchers committed to advancing our understanding of yoga therapy

Announcements:

• Check out the brand new Dharma Talk shop at We Are Yoga, and get 10% OFF your DT swag with code HENRYWAY: henrywins.com/way
• Take a WAYcation this July to Chicago! Join Henry for a fun-filled 4-day weekend of yoga and excursions through Chi-town. Enter code HenryWAYChi (case sensitive) for 10% OFF your 4-day pass: henrywins.com/events
• Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Attend the Pure Action Annual Yoga Research Conference in Austin, TX October 27 – 28
• The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga by Swami Vishnu Devananda — Jeff’s recommended book

Get in touch with Jeff!

• PureAction.org
• Pure Action on Instagram
• Pure Action on Facebook
• Jeff on Instagram

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Ida Jo and Scott Lamps are Yoga Acharyas (Masters of Yoga). They are perpetual students of the traditions, methods, and science of yoga and travel internationally to teach. They work closely with Ghosh’s Yoga College in Kolkata, India and have published three Practice Manuals describing more than 100 beginning, intermediate, and advanced asanas, pranayamas and pratyahara techniques, plus an in-depth volume about modifying the 26 postures known as Bikram Yoga. Their research, along with Jerome Armstrong, into the history of the Ghosh lineage has yielded 4 publications from Bishnu Ghosh, Dr. Gouri Shankar Mukerji and Buddha Bose.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Ida and Scott on:

• How a traditional understanding of dharma contradicts the American dream, and how we can reconcile the two and live a yogic life in modern day
• Stumbling into the historiography of yoga by accident and their journey to Calcutta, which paved the way for exploration and connection that neither of them had planned or expected
• What an individualized, prescribed approach to yoga looks like, and how teachers can apply it to group classes in the US

Announcements:

• Sign up for 300-hour Advanced Jared McCann Yoga teacher training this July at Lighthouse Yoga School. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Looking to deepen your practice without the teacher training? Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Take a WAYcation this July to Chicago! Join Henry for a fun-filled 4-day weekend of yoga and excursions through Chi-town. Enter code HenryWAYChi (case sensitive) for 10% OFF your 4-day pass: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Calcutta Yoga: Buddha Bose & the Yoga Family of Bishnu Ghosh and Yogananda by Jerome Armstrong on Amazon
• The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer — Ida’s recommended book
• From Science to God: A Physicist’s Journey into the Mystery of Consciousness by Peter Russell — Scott’s recommended book

Get in touch with Ida and Scott!

• GhoshYoga.org — Practice manuals, books, teacher training, and resources from Ida Jo and Scott
• Ghosh Yoga on Instagram

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Benjamin Sears is an international teacher cited as “a master” by Yoga Journal (Feb, 2017). In 2007 he opened LUXYOGA, a legendary retreat center in the South of France, and now leads Sacred Geometry Vinyasa teacher trainings worldwide. Forever a student, Benjamin is a former athlete who used yoga to heal from a litany of injuries and surgeries and is committed to orienting students towards a healing path. He draws upon empathy, experience, and his studies of Forrest, Katonah, Dharma Mittra, Astanga and Bikram Yoga as well as meditation and movement modalities including the Ido Portal Method to teach what works.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Benjamin on:

• How to find (and constantly recalibrate) your path through action and avoid paralysis through analysis
• Leaving room for improvisation in your life and routine, so that you have a complete arsenal of experiences to draw from, when your circumstances and challenges change
• Rumi in era of Instagram, and how to honor and respect a master of his craft
• How he developed his signature Sacred Geometry framework, and what compelled him to empower other teachers to share it

Announcements:

• Sign up for 300-hour Advanced Jared McCann Yoga teacher training this July at Lighthouse Yoga School. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Looking to deepen your practice without the teacher training? Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Take a WAYcation this July to Chicago! Join Henry for a fun-filled 4-day weekend of yoga and excursions through Chi-town. Enter code HenryWAYChi (case sensitive) for 10% OFF your 4-day pass: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• This is Water by David Foster Wallace — Benjamin’s recommended reading
• The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice byT. K. V. Desikachar — Benjamin’s recommended book

Get in touch with Benjamin!

• BenjaminSears.Yoga
• Benjamin on Instagram
• Benjamin Sears Yoga on Facebook
• LUXYOGA.com
• LUXYOGA on Instagram

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Rachelle Knowles is an Atlanta-based yoga instructor and the founder of Cultivate Union, a community non-profit organization that promotes sustainability, access, and equity in the Atlanta yoga community. Rachelle’s work is anchored in the belief that mindful movement and awareness practices are the most democratic tools available for collective healing and positive social change.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Rachelle on:

• Why yoga should be treated as a legitimate profession, and what she and her non-profit organization are doing about it
• What it means to “democratize” yoga at multiple levels, and how yoga teachers with alternative voices, interests, and relationships can access financial resources to continue their education and commitment service
• How to reroute your brain toward intentionality and away from reactivity by changing a setting on your phone
• Getting inspired by movers and shakers in your community and bringing the same energy to your own zone of genius and passion

Announcements:

• TIME SENSITIVE — Enter to win a Liforme travel mat, $50 Airbnb credit, and virtual private lesson with me: henrywins.com/giveaway
• Sign up for 300-hour Advanced Jared McCann Yoga teacher training this July at Lighthouse Yoga School. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Looking to deepen your practice without the teacher training? Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Take a WAYcation this July to Chicago! Join Henry for a fun-filled 4-day weekend of yoga and excursions through Chi-town. Enter code HenryWAYChi (case sensitive) for 10% OFF your 4-day pass: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The Giving Kitchen — one of the non-profits that inspired Rachelle to create Cultivate Union
• Yoga Buzz — another non-profit that inspired Rachelle to take action
• Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by Adrienne Maree Brown — Rachelle’s recommended book on Amazon

Get in touch with Rachelle!

• CultivateUnion.co
• Cultivate Union on Instagram
• Cultivate Union on Facebook
• Rachelle on Instagram

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David Danon is a multi-faceted yogi with 40 years of practice and over 20 years of teaching experience. In that time, he has founded a clothing line, earned a pilot’s license, built motorcycles, and followed a number of other creative pursuits, perhaps all fueled by his deep questioning of authority and the status quo. After a cancer diagnosis in 2012, he embarked on a journey of research and experimentation into the world of traditional and alternative treatments of cancer, which has recently culminated in the release of his new book, Life, Yoga and Cancer: Lessons From the Battlefield.

In this episode, you’ll hear from David on:

• What yoga, dharma, and improvisational jazz have in common, and why children have a unique advantage to progress in almost anything
• Why creativity is overrated when it comes to sequencing, and the value of consistent repetition in both teaching and practice
• Dealing with hypersensitive students in class, and what David focuses on to get students to either fall in love or stay in love with yoga
• How he used the tools he learned in yoga to respond to a cancer diagnosis, and how anyone can face a worthy opponent in the battlefield of life with grace

Announcements:

• Sign up for 300-hour Advanced Jared McCann Yoga teacher training this July at Lighthouse Yoga School. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Looking to deepen your practice without the teacher training? Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Take a WAYcation this July to Chicago! Join Henry for a fun-filled 4-day weekend of yoga and excursions through Chi-town. Enter code HenryWAYChi (case sensitive) for 10% OFF your 4-day pass: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Norman Allen Ashtanga Yoga interview
• Life, Yoga, and Cancer: Lessons from the Battlefield by David Danon on Amazon
• LifeYogaAndCancer.com
• Autobiography of Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda on Amazon
• David Danon on Facebook
• David Danon on Instagram

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Jered Seibert is the founder of Warrior Wear LLC. Last year in 2017, he left his mutual fund sales work to become a full-time entrepreneur, creating yoga products for men. Drawing upon inspiration from yoga service, and frustrated by the lack of brands and stereotypes of male practitioners, he decided to start his own company.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Jered on:

• Why he’s made it his mission to change the narrow image of yoga for male practitioners, and the importance of finding your “why” as an entrepreneur in any space
• How he struggled to take off the mask he wore for years as an insurance salesmen, and why authenticity is especially important in the yoga community
• How developing a quality of sensitivity has helped him build connections and create a movement larger than himself

Announcements:

• Sign up for 300-hour Advanced Jared McCann Yoga teacher training this July at Lighthouse Yoga School. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Looking to deepen your practice without the teacher training? Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Take a WAYcation this July to Chicago! Join Henry for a fun-filled 4-day weekend of yoga and excursions through Chi-town. Enter code HenryWAYChi (case sensitive) for 10% OFF your 4-day pass: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson on Amazon
• YogaWarriorWear.com
• Yoga Warrior Wear on Instagram
• Yoga Warrior Wear on Facebook

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Jared McCann is an international yoga teacher, two time national and 2013 world asana champion. He has studied yoga extensively with Dharma Mittra, Anna Forrest, and Mary Jarvis and has decades of practice in Ashtanga, Bikram, Dharma, Forrest, and Iyengar yoga combining all disciplines together in his signature vinyasa series. Jared is the founder of Lighthouse Yoga School in Brooklyn, New York. He leads teacher trainings year round and can be found teaching classes at home and across the globe.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Jared on:

• The words Jared’s guru (his grandmother, Honey) spoke to him to pull him out of an existential crisis during which nothing in life mattered
• How yoga asana complicated his childhood meditation practice, and how asana can prepare all of us for the challenges of life and death
• Deciding when to “wake the sleeping” and when to be patient and allow people to have their own process
• Why Jared decided to open a yoga studio, even though he believed it was a poor business decision

Announcements:

• Sign up for 300-hour Advanced Jared McCann Yoga teacher training this July at Lighthouse Yoga School. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Looking to deepen your practice without the teacher training? Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Take a WAYcation this July to Chicago! Join Henry for a fun-filled 4-day weekend of yoga and excursions through Chi-town. Enter code HenryWAYChi (case sensitive) for 10% OFF your 4-day pass: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• A Course in Miracles on Amazon
• JaredMcCannYoga.com
• Jared on Instagram
• LighthouseYogaSchool.com
• Lighthouse Yoga School on Instagram

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Jeanne Heaton’s journey began with the deep realization that if she were to save her life she would need to change it, entirely. After years of debilitating heroin addiction and homelessness, a painful attempt at rehabilitation, and eventually surrender, she discovered hot yoga and realized ‘this’ was the missing ingredient to her recovery, and that it could be the missing ingredient to everyone’s recovery. She received a scholarship to Bikram Yoga Teacher Training in 2010 and went on to co-found the non-profit, ‘One Posture at a Time’ with Pure Action.org in Texas and Fuel Hot Yoga in Georgia. Jeanne is currently drafting her upcoming book, From Junkie to Yogi, Finding Freedom One Posture at a Time.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Jeanne on:

• Striking parallels between the 12-step program and the practice of yoga, and how yoga fills a critical missing link in the traditional addiction recovery process
• Why addiction is not a problem of the brain, despite popular opinion, and what addiction is truly a symptom of
• Why the one person you can’t stand or you think you’re most different from could be your absolute best, most important teacher
• The simple psychic shift Jeanne made (and continues to practice daily) that unlocked the present moment

Announcements:

• Sign up for 300-hour Advanced Jared McCann Yoga teacher training this July at Lighthouse Yoga School. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Looking to deepen your practice without the teacher training? Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow. Get 10% OFF your tuition with code HENRYWINS: henrywins.com/events
• Take a WAYcation this July to Chicago! Join Henry for a fun-filled 4-day weekend of yoga and excursions through Chi-town. Enter code HenryWAYChi (case sensitive) for 10% OFF your 4-day pass: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield on Amazon
• Teacher: Experience Needed by Jeanne Heaton, in the New York Times
• OnePostureAtATime.org
• One Posture at a Time (OPAAT) on Instagram
• One Posture at a Time (OPAAT) on Facebook
• Jeanne on Facebook
• FuelHotYoga.com
• Fuel Hot Yoga on Instagram
• Pure Action Athens Website

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Michael Fine’s life was tragically altered on the morning of April 14, 2010, when driving to work, he was struck head on by a truck, resulting in the traumatic amputation of his left arm at the shoulder. After the accident, Michael found some relief from Chronic Residual Limb Pain Syndrome through a combination of Hatha Yoga and medical cannabis, both of which he has championed as a teacher and advocate. Michael believes there is no “magic bullet” to pain relief but rather a regular regime of various modalities, all working in unison, to treat the entire person, body, mind and spirit.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Michael on:

• Readjusting to life after a life-altering accident that pushed Michael to a suicide attempt, and the specific yoga sequence that finally provided relief when nothing else could
• The simple yet profound mindshift that got Michael through the trials and tribulations of teacher training, after he had already packed his bags to leave early
• What Michael and his wife did to earn the hatred of health insurance companies, and how they’re helping to bring medical cannabis to the people of Illinois suffering from serious conditions

Announcements:

• Sign up for 300-hour Advanced Jared McCann Yoga teacher training this July at Lighthouse Yoga School: henrywins.com/events
• Looking to deepen your practice without the teacher training? Sign up for the 30-hour Yoga Immersion over Labor Day weekend at Lighthouse Yoga School with Jared McCann, Aviad Sasi, and Henry Winslow: henrywins.com/events
• Take a WAYcation this July to Chicago! Join Henry in a fun-filled 4-day weekend of yoga and excursions through Chi-town. Enter code HenryWAYChi (case sensitive) for 10% OFF your 4-day pass: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• I Am: The Power of Discovering Who You Really Are by Howard Falco on Amazon
• Michael on Facebook
• Michael on Instagram

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Ainsley Ayres is a silver medalist from the 2015 and 2017 USA National Yoga Championship and in 2016 finished 4th at the World Yoga Sports Championship. Apart from taking her onto the world stage, yoga has helped Ainsley recover from sport injuries and manage depression, anxiety, and ADHD. But above all else, Ainsley finds unending joy in practicing yoga and sees her life’s purpose to spread the practice.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Ainsley on:

• Putting together a cocktail of mantras to overcome self-doubt, build confidence, and find the joy in life
• Being honest and unapologetic with yourself about your obsessions, regardless of what “normal” looks like to others
• Why she competes in yoga, and why it has never felt antithetical to the nature of yoga

Announcements:

• Access my FREE online library of audio workshops: henrywins.com/practice
• Get a FREE 14-day trial of ConvertKit + my 3-pronged list building strategy: henrywins.com/ck

Links from this episode:

• Join Ainsley for Bend in Bless, a yoga retreat in Mexico at Casa Om
• The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by the Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu and Douglas Abrams on Amazon
• Ainsleyayres.com
• Ainsley on Instagram

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Kino MacGregor was one of the youngest women ever to be certified to teach Ashtanga Yoga under Sri. K Pattabhi Jois, and since then she has inspired countless people worldwide to take up a personal yoga practice. She is the founder of OMStars, the world’s first dedicated yoga TV network, co-founder Miami Life Center, a traditional Ashtanga yoga center which she runs with her husband Tim Feldman in Miami Beach, and the author of several books, all of which aim to make yoga practice and a yogic life accessible to all.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Kino on:

• Overcoming internal resistance around assuming the role of teacher, and giving yourself permission to share your knowledge
• Failures, surrender, and the power of community to effect change
• Capitalization of yoga, yogic values in business, and finding a resolution in the Alo Yoga / Cody legal battle

Announcements:

• Access my FREE online library of audio workshops: henrywins.com/practice
• Get a FREE 14-day trial of ConvertKit + my 3-pronged list building strategy: henrywins.com/ck

Links from this episode:

• Om Stars: Get your first month for $1 with code CELEBRATEONE, or your first year for $80 with CELEBRATEYEAR. Offer expires April 30, 2018.
• Animal Hope and Wellness
• The Deeper Dimension of Yoga: Theory and Practice by Georg Feuerstein on Amazon
• Kino’s author page on Amazon: Browse all of Kino’s books
• Kinoyoga.com
• Kino on Instagram