Modern Mystics Podcast with Alanna Kaivalya, Ph.D.: Recent Episodes
Alanna Kaivalya, Ph.D.
Calling all yogis, mystics, and spiritual practitioners! Welcome to your destination for the wisdom and tools you need to step into your role as a spiritual leader in today's modern times. We are being called to support others with our work, and make more impact with our gifts. Come learn exactly how to do this with the diverse tools of the Modern Mystic including: yoga, astrology, tarot, psychology, alchemy, spirituality, divination, and ritual. No crystal will be left un-turned, and no incense will be left un-burnt! We are here to take a modern, grounded, academically-minded, and unapologetically honest look at the practices that make YOU an incredible Modern Mystic and spiritual leader! Renowned author and teacher, Alanna Kaivalya, Ph.D. (The Yoga Doctor) walks you through mini mystical masterclasses, educates you on essential yoga psychology wisdom, and provides step-by-step spiritual business guidance that is designed to help you take action in creating a thriving career serving others. With more than 20 years in the industry, three books behind her, and a Ph.D. under her belt, Alanna founded the Modern Mystics Academy, and trains yogis and spiritual practitioners worldwide in the same tools and techniques she brings to you right here on the podcast. Discover why thousands of yogis turn to Alanna to become extraordinary yoga teachers and spiritual leaders, and implement practices that generate abundant results.
If you've ever felt anxious about teaching yoga, or guiding people through a transformative experience, then you have suffered from imposter syndrome.
Alanna talks about overcoming your fears and anxiety and ensuring you have everything you need to create the greatest impact possible with your gifts.
Whether you're a yoga teacher, astrologer, tarot reader, reiki master, or any other kind of spiritual leader, make sure you are armed with what you need to step into your full power and potential!
Carrie Montgomery, creative director and somatic stylist for nearly a decade, discusses the empowerment that comes from dressing based on how you need to feel, rather than how society thinks you should look. She talks about the importance of authenticity and agency in our personal brands and how dressing for success is truly an inside job guided by our heart and spirit.
Geneva Montano, a midwife for more than 20 years, discusses the power of putting the authority of pregnancy and birth back into the hands of women and removing the shame around birth. Learn more about the spiritual path of birth, how to connect with baby, and how to step into this work yourself if you feel called to dive into the wisdom of the womb!
As yoga teachers and spiritual leaders, we desire to help everyone ... but can we? The success of our business and the impact we are able to make on the world is contingent on our ability to clearly define exactly who we can help ... and how! In this podcast, Alanna discusses the importance of niching down and getting super clear on the audience you can best serve and the pain points you can best solve in their lives.
As spiritual practitioners, we engage in rituals regularly ... but are you aware of how ritual works, and how to make it work even more effectively? Through the power of proper ritual, we can usher our psyches into a new phase of being, creating potent and lasting transformation. Learn the parts of ritual and how to intelligently craft a ritual for the greatest change.
Astrology has been an age-old skill for mystics and spiritual practitioners. Astrology is psychology, and it gives us insights into our patterns, habits, and tendencies. Understanding astrology allows us to emphasize the highest expression of our true nature and manifest our fullest potential. The most important part of our natal charts are the sun, moon, and rising sign. Learn what these mean, and why they are such important elements of what makes you you!
We are more than just a body and mind. We are spirit, too! While modern psychology typically overlooks the spirit, we can reintegrate all the parts of our psyche through a deeper understanding of spiritual psychology. In this podcast, Alanna shares insights into spiritual psychology, the parts of the psyche, the importance of depth psychology, and weaves it together with an understanding of yoga philosophy, and modern alchemy.
More than ever before, yoga teachers and other spiritual practitioners are being called into spiritual leadership. People need guidance, and support on their biggest life questions: Who am I? What is my purpose? Am I on the right path? The spiritual leader is primed to provide this guidance, but proper training is required. Learn more about what skills and training you need, and how to step into your role as a spiritual leader.
In July of 2005, Alanna released her very first podcast. Over the years, this podcast has evolved and grown to serve the needs of the yoga, spiritual, and modern mystic community. Hear Alanna talk about her podcast journey, and the intentions for this new iteration of the program!
While 2020 seems to continuously bring us conflict, elevating anxiety, and wreaking havoc on our mindscapes, there is a way to escape it all: through a carefully crafted gratitude meditation. This particular practice has long been the balm on the weary soul of students, and this meditation will bring light and joy to your heart. Note: The music portion contains the chant, Gam gam gam ganapataye namaha, Ganesha Sharanam. This chant invokes Ganesh, remover of obstacles.
Struggling as a yoga teacher? This podcast clearly outlines five ways you can boost your income and serve your students with tools you have right now. Learn to pivot your business to go online and reach a wider audience!
As a career yoga teacher, making a decent living is truly challenging. However, moving our yoga business online paves the way for true success. Going online is even more important in 2020, as fellow yoga teacher, Jory Serota, shares with us in this podcast. Hear his journey of going online and his $55K launch, and how you can do it, too!
2020 brings with it so many challenges, so much grief, and so many reasons to connect to our sensuality, eros, and wildness. The practice of embodied sexuality is deeply therapeutic in order to help us overcome grief to achieve greater states of pleasure. Kait Singley teaches us the importance of erotic embodiment as a spiritual practice, and offers practical tools to embark on the journey!
We all dream, but did you know that working with your dreams unlocks the power of your psyche? Melissa De Los Santos teaches us how to delve into dreamwork and understand what messages are encoded in our dreams. There is great personal growth to be had by diving into dreams...especially for the spiritual leader!
Spiritual leaders and yogis often struggle with what to eat based on ethics and belief systems. Registered Dietician, yogi, and funcitonal nutritionist, Kylie Fagnano, walks us through how to ethically make the best decisions for your health to keep you strong and fit to serve others with your gifts. She provides practical advice on discovering a new level of health and guidance on the warning signs of how what you eat may be impairing your wellbeing.
As a yoga teacher, it is likely you have experienced the perils of working in the yoga industry. Whether it be wage theft, devaluation, shady hiring practices, or something else...you deserve better. Emily Stewart, founder of Group Fitness Instructors United and The Kaivalya Yoga Method Academy lead mentor, is creating a groundswell of support for her union that helps to protect yoga teachers and raise their level of work to a legitimized and protected career path.
The primary tool of the yoga instructor and spiritual leader is the voice! How do we ensure that everything we say in class lands with compassionate direction? We tune up our cues, refine how we say things, and elevate our speech (and silence). Director of The Kaivalya Yoga Method Academy online teacher training, Andrew Hoffman, joins the podcast in this episode to give his essential insights!
On our journey to becoming extraordinary yoga teachers and spiritual leaders, we often receive feedback and support on how to grow and become better. Whether it be via tests, video uploads, or one-on-one coaching, the ability to take feedback and use it for growth, rather than as an obstacle is critical. Alyssa Arroyo, lead mentor on The Kaivalya Yoga Method Academy online teacher training, shares with us unique ways to grow and change as a spiritual leader -- and human! -- in the midst of challenge.
The Heroic Journey is talked about often in spiritual circles, but how does it really relate to our spiritual practice? Learn how the Hero's Journey informs our yoga practice and guides us toward the transformation and fulfillment we seek.
The four main types of yoga: Bhakti, Raja, Karma, and Jnana, give us the opportunity to bring yoga into our everyday life and make the state of yoga (psychospiritual wholeness) our new normal. Learn the four main yoga paths, and how to practice and teach them for greater wellbeing!
So many things are coming to the surface in 2020...the pandemic, social justice issues, climate change..what are we to make of them all? Diana Vilas, the Cosmic Cheerleader walks us through astrology's viewpoint on what is happening to the world right now. Receive guidance from the stars about how to move through 2020 with grace as a spiritual leader.
Mythology and ritual help us discover more about ourselves, move through challenging times, connect to something greater than ourselves, and engage us in our community. No one knows this better than Kwame Scruggs, founder of Alchemy Inc., an organization that works with youth to give them a mythological structure within which to grow and thrive. Learn how spiritual leadership is a required element of the process of growth and transformation!
One of the ways in which we participate in activism daily is through our food choices. As yogis and spiritual leaders, we want to make the most compassionate choices possible! One of these choices is supporting regenerative farmers like Jenni Harris, and her family. They have been running White Oak Pastures for five generations and challenge themselves to be the best stewards of land and animals possible. Hear Jenni talk about holistic farming, and how she and her family honor the purpose of the animals, plants, and people on her farm!
Veterans and active duty military put their lives on the line for the benefit of others -- an ultimate act of selfless service. In turn, as spiritual leaders, we must step up to provide safe, healing space for this community to participate in yoga practice. Justin Blazejewski, founder of Vetoga, talks about the best ways to do this and work with military and veterans.
Yoga originates in India, and today flourishes in the West. Questions of cultural appropriation often arise within the spiritual community, and there is a great responsibility on the part of yoga teachers to address this. Raj Patra, owner of Yoga for Life Portland, helps us navigate cultural appropriation in yoga with grace and integrity.
As we navigate racial justice issues as spiritual leaders, it is important to think about how we create wellness spaces that invite Black, BIPOC, and other communities into the fold. How do we communicate safety and inclusion? Eric Mosley, founder of Black Mat Yoga NYC, helps us to navigate this important conversation.
As spiritual leaders, we are here to usher people through all transitions in life...including death. This is a sacred privilege and one that we can hold with dignity and honor. Chaplain Andrew talks about the importance of holding the space for death and dying personally and professionally.
In this time of social justice, equality, and inclusion, it is important for us as spiritual leaders to practice good allyship and stand in solidarity with our LGBTQ+ community members. Fellow yoga teacher and social activist, Jase Cannon, gives us great insight and suggestions on how to build more inclusive classes and community.
During this time of social justice and civil upheaval, our ability to practice non-violence in its most fundamental way empowers us to be agents of positive change. Learn how this practice changes your life, as well as those around you and gives you the resilience to always make the best choices for yourself and the world at large.
In light of recent police violence against people of color, including the death of George Floyd, our country has reached a boiling point. This podcast features social activist, yoga teacher, and mindfulness practitioner, Shawn J. Moore, who provides us with thoughtful strategies to lean into this evolution as spiritual leaders so we can better support ourselves and our community to create positive change.
While many consider enlightenment to be the goal of yoga, it's not! That is just a practice that helps us to get better at the REAL goal of yoga: excellent decision making. Learn about the yoga sutra and how it supports viveka (discernment) as the goal of yoga...so you can say an enthusiastic, "Yes!" to your life!
The demand is HIGH for getting your spiritual business online pronto. It's an important step to serve your students now...and long into the future! In this podcast, learn the most essential (and easy!) steps to create a successful online business that allows you to make more impact, and income.
Feminine energy has long been repressed, dismissed, and even forgotten. Take some time to rediscover the power of the feminine and learn more about its place as an essential energy of the universe. Along with the masculine, the feminine influences our life, practice, relationship, culture, and existence. Get to the heart of human nature -- of your nature! -- by learning more about how to honor the feminine and find a sense of equality between these two polarities.
This week, three planets turn retrograde. This is a major astrological event! Alanna guides you through what each of these planetary retrogrades mean, how to utilize their energies for your highest good, and the best ways to bring their influence into your life and work as a modern mystic!
Yoga professional and visionary, Emily Stewart, talks to Alanna about her creation of a yoga union to help professionals earn better wages, secure insurance coverage and make a living in our tough industry. She recognized many of the struggles of the yoga teacher and has sought to solve those problems by bringing yogis together and protecting them in this old school, yet innovative way!
You may have noticed that your "yoga bliss" is gone during this time, and your practice isn't producing the same results. Times of high stress (like right now) may require we adjust our practice in order for it to be more effective. In this podcast, we talk about four different practices that may help move the body out of a trauma response and restore relaxation.
As a spiritual leader, you are on the front lines of the mental and emotional crisis happening right now. This podcast gives you the practical structure of yoga psychology as well as immediately implementable tools to help you (and your clients and community) de-stress, feel more connected, and increase resilience.
It is more important than ever to have an online presence as a yoga teacher and spiritual leader. With people at home and sheltering in place due to COVID-19, we must reach them where they are: at home! You have the tools of yoga which expressly help your audience mitigate stress and anxiety as a result of this crisis. It is critical that you provide them with offerings that give them the tools they need...by going online!
Abundance is such a buzz word! Does anyone know how to actually get it? The trick may surprise you, and run counter to what you've heard in new-agey circles. Discover the heart of abundance and how you can be a channel for more of it.
Rituals may feel like a thing of the past, but they are absolutely essential tools for modern day people...especially the modern mystic! Learn why ritual is so critical for every human being, the elements of ritual, and how to put together powerful (relevant) rituals for yourself or others.
As a spiritual leader, by default, you are also an entrepreneur. Essential to your business tool kit is your smart use of social media. Alanna shares with you potent tips on how to make your social media shine so you can attract your tribe and make more impact with your work!
Yoga teachers are deeply affected by this pandemic with yoga studios closures. On the flip side, yoga students are now bereft of a primary source of comfort and camaraderie during this crisis…which is so needed. Yoga teachers need to step up into their roles as spiritual leaders and support their communities through this crisis. Alanna discusses ways to maintain spiritual and emotional wellbeing while continuing to responsibly connect to your community, even while practicing social distancing.
Have you heard that yoga is a 5,000 year old tradition? Well, that's partly true! However, asana (posture practice) is a really modern invention in the yoga repertoire. Bust through some theories on this podcast and learn the true history (and relevance) of yoga postures as a (very) modern day practice.
We often find ourselves in front of groups of people as spiritual leaders, and sometimes that means being with negative energy that we can't control. What can we do about it? This podcast covers techniques to maintain a high vibe and elevated energy, because it is so important for your success as a spiritual leader. Some of the tools Alanna shares with you on this podcast may surprise you! But, all will help to keep you in the highest vibration possible for the important work you do.
Modern Mystic and Alchemical Astrologer, Shellie Crow, joins us on the podcast to talk about bringing forth the feminine in astrology and modern life. Through her deep dive into women and gender studies, as well as all things mystical, Shellie has developed a unique niche and perspective in the way she utilizes astrology as a tool of empowerment and change for today's practitioner. Learn how, regardless of gender, how you can bring forth more of the feminine, and why it's so important!
As yoga teachers and spiritual leaders, we are small business owners...whether we like it or not! It is through empowering ourselves as entrepreneurs that we are able to actually make more impact with our gifts. At the heart of building our spiritual businesses is successful branding, which starts with getting super clear about who you are, who you serve, and what problem you solve. In this podcast, we explore the power of niching down, and telling your story through your brand so you can reach your unique audience and make a big impact with your business!
The month of February is all about love! Let's talk self-love, compassion, and forgiveness in terms of Metta (or, Maitri in Sanskrit), the practice of loving-kindness. This is one of the most powerful practices we can employ as spiritual leaders. It elevates our mind, and keeps our hearts clear so that we may absorb all the powerful benefits of our practice. Learn the background of the loving-kindness practice, as well as it's roots in the yoga tradition. Plus, you learn how to do a Metta meditation practice, so you can start opening your heart right away!
Astrology continues to gain popularity, and for good reason! As a modern mystic and spiritual leader, it is an essential tool and powerful way to look at yourself and your clients. This podcast drills down on the importance of astrology and shares the inner workings of your own psyche through the lens of astrology. Find out how astrology works, and why it works for you!
Money is often a dirty word in the yoga and spiritual communities, and the idea that we should make money as spiritual entrepreneurs is often ridiculed, shunned, and shamed. This is an outdated way of thinking, and that belief system keeps us small and impoverished. Listen to Alanna share her insights of two decades of wading through this particular challenge, and coming out the other side with a multi-six figure business. She offers specific tips and tricks to elevate your spiritual entrepreneurship and embrace your inherent value.
You've heard Alanna talk about this concept in previous podcasts: Spiritual Leadership. Hear her talk about why this is such a critical role to be filled in our modern day culture by mystics such as yourself. Learn the history of what lead us here...to this gaping god-sized hole in our collective psyches...and how as spiritual leaders, we assist our students, clients, and community in navigating this treacherous landscape. Learn the pitfalls of not addressing this void, and the best ways to step up into your role as a spiritual leader. You are being called to do this...the time is now!
Traditionally, at the beginning of any year, we look for ways to optimize our lives in the coming months. Mystics of old have long had methods of divination to assist in positive planning, and looking forward to create opportunities. This is not fortune telling! Rather, it is a way to commune with the subtler aspects of the psyche to bring forth what is already within us. This allows us to make the best choices for ourselves and take advantage of the energies at hand. For us as modern mystics, one of the great tools of divination is the tarot deck. In this podcast, Alanna introduces you to the concept of modern divination, and gives a brief overview of the tarot deck and how you can add it to your practice of spiritual leadership.
January is the perfect time to recommit to your spiritual practice. But, is your practice really working for you? In this podcast, Alanna goes through why your practice may not actually be working, how to make it work better, what it means for it "to work," and she shares the ultimate goal of yoga and spiritual practice. Starting on Jan 9, she leads the 28 day Total Transformation challenge, giving you the opportunity to commit to a practice that works for you and fits into your life! Join her here: https://alannak.securechkout.com/ttchallenge
At the beginning of the year, it is tempting to make new years resolutions. But, why would you do that when they only lead to heartache and disappointment! The mystic has another way, a way of greater hope and positive change. Let Alanna illuminate for you the path of least resistance, and help you set 2020 up for the most successful (and happy) year (and decade) possible!
The end of 2019 and beginning of 2020 highlight a couple of major astrological events...things that should not go unnoticed by the mystic! This podcast previews what to look for, and arms you with knowledge you need to understand the purpose and place of the planets in the mystic's everyday life. Astrology is one of the great tools in the mystic's repertoire, and this podcast illustrates how the planets make us unique, while embodying archetypal human realities.
December is our time for introspection and inquiry into the darkest parts of ourselves...and it's perfect timing because the Winter Solstice is upon us! The winter solstice on December 21st has long been celebrated by ancient people (and mystics!) as an important time both spiritually and psychologically. In this podcast, Alanna illuminates the darkness of this historic tradition, and gives it a modern context. She invites you to celebrate the solstice with her and get ready for the coming of the return to the light!
The holidays are here! Learn Alanna's 3 secrets to prioritizing self-care and surviving the season like a spiritual superstar. Even the mystics and healers forget to heal themselves once in a while, but this is no time of year to slack. It turns out that putting your well-being first actually facilitates your spiritual leadership skills, and allows you to tap in more deeply to your mystical practices!
After a bit of a hiatus, Alanna Kaivalya is back to podcasting! In this fresh take on her award-winning podcast, she opens the conversation up to Modern Mystics. This podcast talks about what a Modern Mystic is – someone who practices (or teaches!) yoga, astrology, alchemy, psychology, spirituality, divination, ritual, and mythology. If these topics interest you, light your fire, or otherwise excite you, you are in the right place! In this (re)introduciton, Alanna covers exactly what a Modern Mystic is, and why their work is so important in the world today!
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Have you ever considered how important it is to take time and practice self-care in order to generate creativity and growth for your yoga business?
Alanna was reminded of this on a recent team retreat to Belize, and she wants to share her insights and three actionable tips that will help you shift your mindset and change the game immediately. Whether you are at the beginning of your yoga career, focusing on teaching as many classes per week as possible, or up-leveling your yoga biz to go online, this episode empowers and inspires you to put yourself first and prioritize your self-care for success!
Many teachers are never taught specifically how to develop a confident presence with the voice and use high-level communication skills to present not just movements…but meaning. These are skills we must learn, just like anything else in our practice. Most of us need additional work on our speaking skills.
If this is something we’ve never examined, then we have a tremendous amount to gain by taking a look at how we use our words to deliver the teachings that come from our heart.
In this podcast. Alanna teaches her most powerful and important speaking and cueing techniques that elevate you from good to great as a yoga instructor, and help you establish the kind of expertise necessary to differentiate yourself from the crowd.
Guided Gratitude Meditation!
At this time of division–whether it be the division between us personally, politically, globally, or socially–how do we begin to back out of separation and into connection? How do we let go of our judgments of others, or an us vs. them attitude, or forgive those who have wronged us?
We begin with gratitude. Gratitude alleviates fear. It dissolves painful emotion. It evolves negative thought. It reverses false belief systems. Gratitude is a miracle worker, and you can let it work for you.
This special edition of the Upward Facing Career Podcast features a guided gratitude meditation to elevate our hearts and souls and remind us of what is most important in life...each other.
Did you know that the chakras and astrology go together like peanut butter and jelly?
It turns out that each of our sacred energy centers (chakras) is ruled by a corresponding planet in the astrological system.
This podcast will go through each chakra and the associated planet and illuminate the true meaning of hatha yoga...the joining of the sun and the moon!
Listen for deeper insight into the chakras, astrology, yoga psychology, and how to achieve a greater level of health and wellbeing for yourself and your clients.
We chant Om all the time...but do you really know what it means?
Alanna takes you through the history, the mythology, and the power of Om in this podcast. You learn why it works, and why it is such an essential part of yoga practice and spiritual transformation.
We hear the term "alchemy" a lot these days, but what is it really?
The alchemical traditions go back hundreds of years, but they all represented one true aim: to reach the pinnacle of consciousness known as the alchemical opus. Turning lead into gold is the metaphor for transforming our darkened consciousness into enlightenment. Yogis have been endeavoring to do this for millennia!
As it turns out, alchemy is simply a Western form of yoga, one that holds deep mystery and true promise for the modern day spiritual leader.
In this podcast, Alanna reveals the fundamental principles of alchemy, covers its vast history, and provides you with ways to incorporate its practice into your teachings.
We are here to transform our students and ourselves. But, how do we do that?
If you've ever heard of Joseph Campbell, then you know the journey of the hero is a time-honored process by which the hero must pass through certain stages to reach success.
As yogis (and as human beings!), we must also pass through these stages to elevate our psyche and soul. Understanding the psychological journey of this transformative process is key to cultivating the resilience to go through it...start to finish.
This podcast reveals the stages of the journey of the hero, and it's importance in our lives as Modern Mystics and spiritual leaders.
Many of us equate the term "vinyasa" to a flowing series of yoga postures. Is that all it is?
In this podcast, Alanna busts through the misconception that vinyasa just means "flow" and talks about its application to our life and practice as yoga teachers. Modern psychology aids this discussion with its concept of flow state – the most productive and blissful mindstate that any of us can be in at any one time.
How do we, as yoga teachers, facilitate flow? How do we allow our classes to transcend the mundane focus of "vinyasa" on the body to the elevated meaning of vinyasa as a state of mind? Learn all about how to take your yoga classes to the next (flowing!) level with this podcast!
We all have rituals. But, are we conscious of them?
Our yoga classes provide a prime opportunity to create deeply transformational rituals for our students. But, are we doing that properly?
This podcast illuminates the necessary parts of a ritual, why ritual is so important for us right now, and how you can elevate your yoga classes to the level of transformational ritual. It is through ritual that humanity (throughout history) has elevated its consciousness, created community, and processed challenging events. This is something we can facilitate within ourselves and our students if we know the secret ingredients to creating powerful rituals in our classes!
The tarot deck may seem a far-fetched compliment to yoga, but actually, it is one of the best tools we can utilize to get answers for ourselves and our clients NOW.
If your students ask you big questions like, "what should I do about my relationship?" or, "Should I change jobs?" then having a skill like the tarot is perfect for giving your students the confidence they need to pursue their fullest purpose. We, as spiritual leaders, must think outside the box and serve our clients in a different way than traditional medical or mental health practitioners.
Stepping into our power as Modern Mystics necessitates a bigger repertoire -- one that goes beyond asana. This podcast will answer questions that center around how to hone your skills as a spiritual leader, why having a divination tool like the tarot is important, and why being able to serve your clients on a spiritual level is so critical right now.
As yoga teachers, we have a different kind of access to the body than other practitioners. This podcast reveals a new way to look at the body that will serve your clients beyond what they might hear from a traditional doctor or therapist. Learn to dig deeply for the root cause of discomfort or pain, and how our roles as spiritual leaders provide a different pathway to healing for our clients.
What is the mythology of yoga? Why is mythology important to spiritual practice? Our favorite yoga stories, and how to weave them into classes.
How do astrology & yoga go together? why is astrology a perfect compliment to yoga practice? how astrology up levels your career as a yogi, ways to bring astrology into your yoga practice
What is modern mysticism vs. ancient mysticism?, What are mystery schools?, what are mystical practices?, How modern psychology demands mystics to fill an aching need
Why thinking outside the yoga box is so important, Why it is NOT okay to be an impoverished yogi, how the system works against you, 3 things you can do NOW to make cash
What your TT never taught you about the chakras, how they are more than just colors & asanas, how you can use them to heal people on a different level.
What is spiritual leadership? Why you are more than a yoga teacher, what are the responsibilities of a spiritual leader, and is yoga teacher training enough? Join me as we dive deep into becoming a spiritual leader.
After a 10-year hiatus Alanna Kaivalya, the Yoga Doctor, is back. What's happened in the last decade? What can you expect from the new podcast? Learn about why spiritual leadership for yoga teachers is so important. Alanna goes into what she'll be teaching about on the podcast: yoga (of course!), alchemy, astrology, spirituality, ritual, and business. Her goal with this podcast is to provide you a resource that helps you step into your role as a spiritual leader. From actionable business advice, to wisdom on yoga philosophy, she'll be bringing it all right here to this podcast.
Please enjoy this excerpt from a yoga philosophy lecture by Alanna, the JivaDiva. This portion covers sutra 1.27: Tasya vachakah pranavah. For more information, please visit www.jivadiva.com.
Please enjoy this excerpt from a lecture on the yoga sutras by Alanna, the JivaDiva. This portion covers the second yoga sutra: Yogash chitta vritti nirodhah. For more information, please visit www.jivadiva.com.
Please enjoy this excerpt from a lecture on the yoga sutras by Alanna, the JivaDiva. This portion gives an in-depth explanation of the first yoga sutra: Atha yoga nushasanam. For more information, please visit www.jivadiva.com.
Please enjoy this excerpt from a yoga philosophy lecture by Alanna, the JivaDiva. This portion covers the answer to the question, "What is yoga?" For more information, please visit www.jivadiva.com.
Please enjoy this excerpt from a live lecture on the Yoga Sutras. This portion gives an overview of this essential yoga philosophy. For more information on Alanna, the JivaDiva, please visit www.jivadiva.com
Please enjoy this 30 minute discussion on a few key sutras within Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. This satsang was recorded live in Maui, Hawaii. For more information, please visit www.jivadiva.com.
Please enjoy this 5 minute explanation of child's pose, or balasana. For more information about Alanna, the JivaDiva, please visit www.jivadiva.com
Please enjoy this 5 minute expose on Tree pose by Alanna, the JivaDiva. For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com
Please enjoy this guided relaxation. For more information, or to subscribe to Alanna's premium podcasts, visit www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy!
Please enjoy this in-depth explanation of the origin of the warrior poses. For more information, or to subscribe to Alanna's premium podcasts, please visit www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy!
Please enjoy this in-depth explanation of the term Namaste. For more information, or to subscribe to Alanna's premium podcasts, visit www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy!
Please enjoy this 20 minute yoga practice for busy people. For more information, or to subscribe to Alanna's premium podcasts, visit www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy!
Please enjoy this 7 minute meditation on connecting with the earth. For more information, or to subscribe to Alanna's premium podcasts, please visit www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy!
Please enjoy this 20 minute yoga practice for transformation. For more information, or to subscribe to Alanna's premium podcasts, please visit www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy!
Please enjoy this 30 minute vinyasa yoga practice guided by Alanna, the JivaDiva. It features Alanna's new music in the background. You can find out more about her at www.jivadiva.com. Please make sure you are happy and healthy before doing this practice. Namaste!
Please enjoy this 7 minute guided meditation designed to inspire you to focus on your dreams and reach great heights! Enjoy, Namaste. For information, please visit www.jivadiva.com
Enjoy this in-depth explanation of one of the most basic poses in yoga, Tadasana, or mountain pose with Alanna, the JivaDiva. For more information, please visit www.jivadiva.com
This 20 minute session will help you gain clarity on life through a complete practice, including a relaxation pose set to music by Alanna, the JivaDiva herself. Please consult a doctor before beginning any exercise program. Enjoy, Namaste! For info, www.jivadiva.com, or for Alanna's music, visit www.myspace.com/alannakaivalya
Listen to co-founder of Jivamukti Yoga, David Life talk about the benefits, details and how to access your own pharmaceutical laboratory through the practice of inversions. Presented by Alanna, the JivaDiva.
Recorded on Jan. 20, 2007 in San Francisco, at the Yoga Journal Conference.
Recorded live in Canberra, Australia, this is the introductory talk to the workshop on Nada Yoga, or the yoga of sound. This lecture includes a chant, and short meditation with Alanna, the Jivadiva. Please enjoy! Namaste. For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com
This quick, 5 minute yoga philosophy discourse outlines the meaning and origin, of the popular yoga greeting, Namaste. For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy!
This quick, 5 minute yoga philosophy discourse outlines the meaning and origin, of the popular yoga greeting, Namaste. For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy!
Yoga Live with the Jiva Diva at Yoga Oasis, Hawaii. Breakdown and explanation of Om. For Information, www.jivadiva.com
Yoga Live Dharma talk recorded at Yoga Oasis, Hawaii. Join Alanna, the JivaDiva for an inspirational meditation and dharma talk in discovering your true nature. For information, www.jivadiva.com
This is the final installment of the 2 hour session at Yoga Oasis. Please enjoy this 15 minute guided meditation and pranayama, or breathing practice, guided by Alanna, the JivaDiva. Enjoy!
This 7 minute meditation was recorded as part of a live 2 hour Jivamukti Yoga class at Yoga Oasis, in Pahoa (near Hilo) Hawaii. Please look forward to the rest of the class to come over the next 2 weeks. Enjoy this meditation practice, Namaste! For more information, please visit www.jivadiva.com.
The 3 gunas are an essential piece of information in exploring yoga philosophy. Alanna enlightens you to the qualities of our world, how to recognize them, and what it means to finally transcend them. For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com. Namaste!
This complete 20 minute practice will help to start your day off right. Alanna leads you through sun salutations, standing poses, backbends and headstand, and completes the sequence with a nice, long shavasana. This vigorous and challenging sequence will set a perfect intention for your day. Please check with your doctor before beginning any form of exercise, and make sure you are happy and healthy before doing this sequence. Enjoy, Namaste!
Let Alanna, the JivaDiva, guide you through a simple 7 minute meditaion designed to bring more kindness and compassion into your life. For more information, please visit href="http://www.jivadiva.com/">jivadiva.com.
This lecture by Sharon Gannon, co-creator of Jivamukti Yoga was recorded live at the Yoga Journal Conference in Estes Park. Sharon asked me to release it as a podcast. It is my honor to have Sharon's lecture as part of the JivaDiva Yoga jam, and I hope her talk on kindness and non-violence leaves you inspired and strengthened. Enjoy! Namaste.
The JivaDiva, Alanna, takes you through an in-depth exploration of Virasana, or Hero Pose. Describing both the benefits and the story behind this common, seated posture. For information, visit www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy your practice, Namaste!
Spend 20 minutes on your yoga practice today energizing and balancing the second chakra, the sacral or sexual chakra. The focus of this invigorating class is on the hips, but includes a fully balanced practice, including a nice long shavasana. For more information about Alanna, the JivaDiva, please visit jivadiva.com.
Guided meditation practice to calm the mind, open the heart, and set the spirit free. Please visit jivadiva.com to find out more about Alanna, her upcoming events, and to register for her monthly newsletter. Thank you for your support, and enjoy your practice. Namaste!
A well-balanced 20 minute yoga session with Alanna, the JivaDiva, that focuses on personal transformation through twisting the body. Includes the chant: Om Namah Shivaya Shivaya Namah Om This chant helps us to focus on the most sacred part of ourself. Yoga class features standing poses, warm-ups, and shavasana with a philisophical and uplifting lesson woven throughout. Please visit podcastawards.com to make your official vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health & Fitness category. Thank you for your support, and enjoy your practice. Namaste!
Guided meditation practice to calm the mind, open the heart, and set the spirit free. Please visit jivadiva.com to find out more about Alanna, her upcoming events, and to register for her monthly newsletter. Thank you for your support, and enjoy your practice. Namaste!
This is a special edition of the JivaDiva Yoga Jam. It features a 30 minute excerpt from a recent chanting workshop held by Alanna, the JivaDiva. Hear her talk about chanting, and how it affects us, and hear her lead the crowd in an uplifting chant, called a kirtan. This inspiring, and lively excerpt gives you a sneak peak at the energy that Alanna builds in a live workshop. Enjoy this special podcast, Namaste! For more information, visit jivadiva.com
A well-balanced 20 minute yoga session with Alanna, the JivaDiva, that focuses on bringing yoga off the mat and into the world through the dedication of our strong, challenging vinyasa practice. Includes the chant: Gate Gate Paragate Parasangate Bodhi Swaha This chant talks about how going beyond the confines of the 'normal' world, we find happiness. Yoga class features standing poses, warm-ups, and shavasana with a philisophical and uplifting lesson woven throughout. Please visit podcastawards.com to make your official vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health & Fitness category. Thank you for your support, and enjoy your practice. Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. During this special 14 day podcast blast, Alanna reveals the wisdom of select yoga sutras that will deepen your knowledge of the yoga experience, and enhance your yoga practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. During this special 14 day podcast blast, Alanna reveals the wisdom of select yoga sutras that will deepen your knowledge of the yoga experience, and enhance your yoga practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. During this special 14 day podcast blast, Alanna reveals the wisdom of select yoga sutras that will deepen your knowledge of the yoga experience, and enhance your yoga practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. During this special 14 day podcast blast, Alanna reveals the wisdom of select yoga sutras that will deepen your knowledge of the yoga experience, and enhance your yoga practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. During this special 14 day podcast blast, Alanna reveals the wisdom of select yoga sutras that will deepen your knowledge of the yoga experience, and enhance your yoga practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. During this special 14 day podcast blast, Alanna reveals the wisdom of select yoga sutras that will deepen your knowledge of the yoga experience, and enhance your yoga practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A well-balanced 20 minute yoga session with Alanna, the JivaDiva, that focuses on using yoga to find happiness and opening the heart. Includes the chant: Asato Ma Sad Gamaya Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya Mrtyor Ma Amrtam Gamaya This chant reminds us to move away from what is unreal, and toward the real - the bliss that is inside you. Yoga class features standing poses, warm-ups, and shavasana with a philisophical and uplifting lesson woven throughout. Please visit podcastawards.com to make your official vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health & Fitness category. Thank you for your support, and enjoy your practice. Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. During this special 14 day podcast blast, Alanna reveals the wisdom of select yoga sutras that will deepen your knowledge of the yoga experience, and enhance your yoga practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. During this special 14 day podcast blast, Alanna reveals the wisdom of select yoga sutras that will deepen your knowledge of the yoga experience, and enhance your yoga practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. During this special 14 day podcast blast, Alanna reveals the wisdom of select yoga sutras that will deepen your knowledge of the yoga experience, and enhance your yoga practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. During this special 14 day podcast blast, Alanna reveals the wisdom of select yoga sutras that will deepen your knowledge of the yoga experience, and enhance your yoga practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. During this special 14 day podcast blast, Alanna reveals the wisdom of select yoga sutras that will deepen your knowledge of the yoga experience, and enhance your yoga practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. During this special 14 day podcast blast, Alanna reveals the wisdom of select yoga sutras that will deepen your knowledge of the yoga experience, and enhance your yoga practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A well-balanced 20 minute yoga session with Alanna, the JivaDiva, that focuses on backbends and opening the front of the body. Includes the chant: Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu This chant helps to bring happiness and peace to all beings, including the yoga practitioner. Yoga class features backbends, warm-ups, and shavasana with a philisophical and uplifting lesson woven throughout. Please visit podcastawards.com to make your official vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health & Fitness category. Thank you for your support, and enjoy your practice. Namaste!
Special edition of the JivaDiva Yoga Jam podcast with Alanna, the JivaDiva. This session features Alanna chanting the Maha Mrtyunjay mantra, or healing prayer, in Sanskrit. This prayer helps to transform any negative energy in your life.
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardanam Urvarukam Iva Bandhanan Mrtyor Mukshiya Mamrtat Swaha
Chant this prayer 108 times for ultimate healing.
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. Alanna describes the importance of Vairagya, or detachment, which is the second part of the 2 step path found in the yoga sutras. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. Alanna gives an overview of Abhyasa, the yogic art of constant practice. You'll clearly understand why a daily practice is so important. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. Alanna takes you through the 8 limbed path, and this is the final limb, enlightenment. She clearly explains how enlightenment is not an esoteric idea, but a practical endeavor. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. Dhyana is true yoga meditation, and it takes practice to get there. Not only does Alanna explain Dhyana, but she inspires you to try it for yourself. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. This is an outline of Dharana, the seventh step in the ashtanga yoga path, which covers meditation...or at least the attempt at meditation! Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. Alanna takes you through the 8 limbed path, and this lecture outlines Pratyahara, or withdrawal of the senses, with is sixth in ashtanga yoga, or the eight limbed system. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. Alanna takes you through the 8 limbed path, outlining each of the Niyamas, and this lecture specifically covers Tapas, which is the heat that you build in your practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. Alanna takes you through the 8 limbed path, outlining each of the Niyamas, and this lecture specifically covers Tapas, which is the heat that you build in your practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
In this special 20 minute yoga session, Alanna guides you through a special sequence designed for anyone with Repetitive Stress Injuries, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This series would also be perfect for anyone with wrist, elbow, or shoulder injuries, as it places no pressure on the arms or hands. It is a complete yoga sequence, and prior knowledge of yoga is a good idea. This series is not intended to be a cure or treatment for any type of injury, and you should consult your doctor before beginning any type of exercise program. Enjoy this yoga class, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. Alanna takes you through the 8 limbed path, outlining each of the Niyamas, and this lecture specifically covers Svadhyaya, the principle of Self Study, which helps to grow and develop your yoga practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
A quick, 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. Alanna takes you through the 8 limbed path, outlining each of the Niyamas, and this lecture specifically covers Tapas, which is the heat that you build in your practice. Enjoy this lecture, and don't forget to go to podcastawards.com and vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health and Fitness category! Namaste!
Short 5 minute lecture on Santosha, the principle of contentment. This lecture will illustrate how important it is to feel joy, no matter what is going on in your life. Don't forget to vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health & Fitness Section on www.podcastawards.com! For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com.
Short 5 minute lecture on Saucha, the first Niyama in the 8 limbed yoga path. Saucha is a practice that allows us to discover our true potential. Don't forget to vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health & Fitness Section on www.podcastawards.com! For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com.
Short 5 minute lecture on Asteya, which is the principle of non-stealing. Allow Alanna to inspire new ways in your life where you can take less, and give back more. Don't forget to vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health & Fitness Section on www.podcastawards.com! For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com.
Short 5 minute lecture on Aparigraha, one of the yoga sutras 5 Yamas, or restraints. This lecture will inspire good questions in your life that will help you to further yourself on the path of yoga. Don't forget to vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health & Fitness Section on www.podcastawards.com! For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com.
Audio Only Special interview done with Sharon Gannon, David Life (co-founders of Jivamukti Yoga) and Michael Franti (Singer, songwriter, and peace activist). Listen to this discussion on peace, and become inspired to be one of the peacemakers yourself! Alanna, the JivaDiva, conducted this interview with her teachers at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. Please enjoy and become inspired, Namaste! Don't forget to vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam on www.podcastawards.com from July 1-15. For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com.
Special interview done with Sharon Gannon, David Life (co-founders of Jivamukti Yoga) and Michael Franti (Singer, songwriter, and peace activist). Listen to this discussion on peace, and become inspired to be one of the peacemakers yourself! Alanna, the JivaDiva, conducted this interview with her teachers at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY. Please enjoy and become inspired, Namaste! Don't forget to vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam on www.podcastawards.com from July 1-15. For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com.
A 5 minute lecture on yoga philosophy. This week, Alanna, The JivaDiva presents Pranayama - an introduction to breath practices and what this limb of yoga means. This is not a pranayama practice, but a good place to start on understanding the next step of yoga. Enjoy the lecture, Namaste! For more information about the JivaDiva, please visit Alanna's website, www.jivadiva.com
This easy 8 minute meditation guides you on a visualization through the system of the chakras. Feel balanced, energized and relaxed and take some well-deserved time to yourself. This meditation is great for anybody, even those who are new to meditation or yoga. Don't forget to vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the health and fitness section on podcastawards.com from July 1-15th! Enjoy the journey, Namaste!
Audio Only - for those who can't view movies, or just want to listen. This 20 minute series is an emphasis on opening the hip flexors - especially good for runners and cyclists. Previous yoga experience recommended. Don't forget to vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health & Fitness category on podcastawards.com from July 1-15! Enjoy your practice, Namaste.
Finally! The JivaDiva has released another movie for your yoga viewing. This 20 minute series was filmed in the Rocky Mountains, and is an emphasis on opening the hip flexors - especially good for runners and cyclists. Previous yoga experience recommended. Don't forget to vote for the JivaDiva Yoga Jam in the Health & Fitness category on podcastawards.com from July 1-15! Enjoy your practice, Namaste.
This short podcast illustrates the importance of the sanskrit language in a yoga class. It clears up any misconceptions about sanskrit, and explains the history of sanskrit, as well as why it is key to a yoga practice. For more information about Alanna, the JivaDiva, please visit www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy, namaste!
Hello Faithful Listeners!
I've just returned from my travels, and am looking forward to buckling down this summer and developing the podcast even further. I finally purchased a video camera, as well as a new MacBook, and with all this new gear - who knows what's to come!
July will be the one year anniversary of the JivaDiva Jam, and we're about to hit the 100,000 listener mark! Also, I was just informed that the Podcast awards nominations and voting will begin on July 1st. Please visit www.podcastawards.com every day from July 1 - 15th, and submit the JivaDiva Yoga Jam under the Health & Fitness category. You can vote once every 24 hour period, so make it like your daily sadhana! If the JivaDiva Jam wins the prize, it'll be because of your generosity & effort. Here is the information directly from the www.podcastawards.com website. I've included some information to make voting easier for you! Starting at 0001 1 July 2006 Hawaiian Standard Time nominations will be open via website submission. -You can nominate / submit a Podcast once every 24 hours. -You can nominate a show for Podcast of the Year or Best Produced and also submit it to an individual category (Health & Fitness) -The nomination form will contain the following: -Your e-mail address -Podcast name you are nominating (JivaDiva Yoga Jam) -RSS feed of the Podcast (feed://jivadiva.libsyn.com/rss) -Podcast URL (http://jivadiva.libsyn.com/) -Enter a comment on why you think the podcast is deserving of being nominated to the category. (make it good!)
Thanks so much for your support, and for helping to make the JivaDiva Yoga Jam podcast the best out there!
Om,
Alanna The JivaDiva
Alanna is back from her travels, and re-ignites the JivaDiva Yoga Jam's fire with this 20 minute series focused on balance poses. This episode is dedicated to Kelly, an Army soldier fighting in Iraq. As you do this balanced sequence of asanas, keep your intention high and focused, and let's all keep practicing for peace. Make sure you are happy and healthy before embarking on this sequence, and some prior yoga knowledge is a good idea. Look forward to another JivaDiva video coming soon! For more information about Alanna, please visit www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy your practice, Namaste!
This 5 minute lecture comes to you live from Bogota, Colombia where Alanna is teaching! Take an in-depth look at Fish Pose, Matsyasana including how to get into it, the story behind it and it's benefits. Alanna is an advanced certified Jivamukti yoga instructor and you can find out more about her on www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy, Namaste!
20 minutes of yoga practice with Alanna, the JivaDiva will help to turn your day around, and create energy and well-being. This challenging series includes inversions, and will help to create strength and balance in the body. This is a complete yoga practice that can be done in the office, at home, or wherever you have a little space and time to allow yoga to infuse it's powerful affects on yhour life. Previous yoga experience is a good idea, and please make sure you are happy and healthy before embarking on this practice. For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy your practice, Namaste!
This 5 minute lecture illuminates the story behind the pose Anjaneyasana, a kneeling lunge named in honor of Hanuman, the Monkey God. Let Alanna's informative and frank style make this pose more powerful and potent through the story it demonstrates. The JivaDiva, Alanna, is a certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher who specializes in Nada Yoga, the yoga of sound. For more information, please visit her website www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy the lecture, Namaste!
This 5 minute lecture explains in depth Peacock Pose, or Mayurasana. This challenging position holds a lot of mystery and philosophy. Learn about how to do the pose, as well as the story behind it, and what it means to you. For more information, visit http://www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy the lecture, Namaste!
20 min. of yoga specifically designed to refine your back side! Yoga for your butt works your hips, seat as well as your entire body and mind. This is a complete yoga practice, all in 20 minutes, so it's perfect to fit in to your busy day. Join Alanna, Jivamukti teacher for this invigorating sequence. Please make sure you are happy and healthy before doing this yoga class. Enjoy your practice, Namaste!
This 5 minute lecture clarifies the meaning behind the term vinyasa, and outlines what the practice of vinyasa yoga actually entails. Allow Alanna's wealth of knowledge to sink you deeper into yoga philosophy. As an advanced certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, she's an expert at vinyasa, and has great secrets to share on the subject. Enjoy the lecture, Namaste!
This 20 minute yoga session is the perfect break from your busy day. Whether you are a the office, workplace, home, or travel, this yoga series is for you. Alanna, Certified Jivamukti Instructor, guides you through a complete series with a warm up, standing poses, backbends, and inversions and finally Shavasana, final relaxation. Allow Alanna's soothing voice to smoothly guide you through this challenging and relaxing yoga class! Some prior yoga experience, and a healthy body is a good idea. Enjoy your practice, Namaste!
The yoga poses are rich with stories, and mythology. This particular lecture outlines the story of the warrior poses, as told by Alanna, Certified Jivamukti Yoga instructor. For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com. Namaste!
This series of forward-bending asanas is not only a challenging workout for the body, but also a relaxing, centering sequence that will lead the awareness inside. Led by Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Instructor, Alanna, this yoga class will leave you feeling centered and relaxed. Take 20 minutes out of your day to rejuvenate and uplift your mind and body by engaging in this challenging yoga practice. For more information, please visit www.jivadiva.com. Please make sure you are happy and healthy before engaging in any exercise regimen. Namaste!
A special session for moms-to-be...most people recommend yoga to prenatal mothers, so here is a podcast just for you! Some yoga to stretch your body and connect you to your little divine baby. Alanna leads you through a series of yoga postures including standing poses, sun salutations, simple backbends and a final relaxation - all while reminding you that the true goal of this practice is to experience a connection with baby. Please consult your doctor and get permission before doing this podcast. You should have prior yoga experience before commencing this class. Enjoy your practice, Namaste!
This 20 Minute Yoga Series is specifically designed for anybody who is dealing with depression, anxiety or an under the weather mood. Alanna's uplifting style and soothing voice will guide you through a series of yoga poses and techniques that are specifically designed to alleviate any dreary mood, and bring a generalized feeling of happiness and well-being. Depression is a state that many of us experience, but with help - we don't have to. This yoga podcast does not pretend to be a solitary treatment for the disease of depression - please consult your doctor for that. For more information about Alanna, the JivaDiva, please visit http://www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy your practice, Namaste.
This 10 minute session of guided relaxation is the perfect way to refresh your energy, or rejuvenate your mind and body after a JivaDiva Yoga Jam Session. Your instructor, Alanna, Certified Jivamukti Yoga Instructor, will lead you through an absolutely blissful and transformation session of progressive relaxation and tranquility. Like a shavasana, this break in your day can be the difference between perfect calm and utter chaos. For information, visit www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy your practice, Namaste!
This quick 5 minute yoga lecture will help to clear up any misconceptions you may have had on the tricky subject of Brahmacharya - sexual continence. Indeed, this yoga practice has to do with our relationship to sex, but not like you may think. Let Alanna, The JivaDiva, guide you in the right direction and illuminate the yoga behind this practice found within the ashtanga yoga system of patanjali. Alanna is a certified Jivamukti Instructor with a passion for making yoga accessible for all levels of practitioners. Enjoy, Namaste!
This movie gives an up-close look at the most recent twisting podcast, allowing you to see the asanas, giving you a better understanding of this flowing vinyasa, presented by Alanna - the JivaDiva. As a Jivamukti Yoga Instructor, Alanna is dedicated to bringing you the best sequences for health, longevity, strength, flexibility and relaxation, and this sequence definitely delivers. Challenge yourself in this yoga practice with standing poses as well as an arm balance, and let your cares go in final relaxation. This yoga series is meant for those with prior yoga experience. As always, consult a health professional before beginning any exercise regimen. Produced, edited and all music by Alanna - an offering to her listeners from her heart! Namaste!
This series of twisting asanas is not only a challenging workout for the body, but also a cleansing sequence for the mind and ego. Led by Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Instructor, Alanna, this yoga class will leave you feeling detoxed, refreshed and relaxed. Take 20 minutes out of your day to rejuvenate and uplift your mind and body by engaging in this challenging yoga practice. For more information, please visit www.jivadiva.com. Please make sure you are happy and healthy before engaging in any exercise regimen. Namaste!
Students often ask why yoga philosophy would be important to integrate into the yoga practice? Alanna gives a succinct and simple answer to this question. Get a quick overview to the highlights of yoga philosophy, and how delving into this rich information can take your practice to the next level. For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com. Enjoy, Namaste!
This 20 minute session led by Certified Jivamukti Yoga Instructor, Alanna, gives you an opportunity to practice inversions, including forearm balance (Pincha Mayurasana) and handstand. Some experience with inversions is a good idea. This complete practice includes sun salutations, twists, inversions and a final relaxation. For more information, please visit www.jivadiva.com. Make sure you are happy, and healthy before attempting this class. Enjoy, namaste!
After hearing some feedback that the original Satya lecture had music that was too loud, here's the re-release, with louder audio, so you can hear the lecture. Please enjoy, Namaste!
7 minutes of your precious time is all it takes to transform your day, your attitude and your outlook on life. Take time to sit and meditate as Alanna guides you through a simple meditation session that will allow you to see who you really are. Enjoy your meditation practice. Namaste.
Backed by her own music, Alanna's JivaJam Series is sure to uplift your day by guiding you through a spiritually and physically challenging yoga practice. This 20 minute session focuses on backbends and peaks in Urdhva Dhanurasana, Upward Facing Bow posture. Previous yoga experience, and a strong, healthy body recommended. Enjoy your practice. Namaste!
This innovative 20 minute yoga series is the perfect 'in-between' session that bridges the beginner and other JivaJam sessions. Alanna skillfully guides you into simple sun salutations, grounding standing poses and even an inversion to help you build strength and confidence in your growing yoga practice. Visit for more information. Enjoy your practice, Namaste!
Satya is the practice of truthfulness. But, what is truth? Alanna illuminates this basic practice of the ashtanga yoga path as outlined by patanjali in the yoga sutras. Figure out how to apply satya in your everyday life with this clear, and concise lecture. Namaste!
95 MB Video File. Alanna's first yoga video release! Watch as she moves through sun-salutations, arm balances, and backbends giving you a clear idea of the poses and how to move into them. This is the video re-release of her very popular arm balance podcast. Quicktime is the recommended viewing software as it is a .mov file. For more information, please visit www.jivadiva.com. Class led by Alanna, Advanced Certified Jivamukti Instructor. Special thanks to Earth Shoes for their friendship and unending support the last few years. Thanks to fabulous clothes by Foat Designs. Enjoy your practice, Namaste!
5 minutes of yoga philosophy that will uplift your outlook on life. Listen carefully as Alanna skillfully guides you through the basics of yoga philosophy. This lecture focuses on Ahimsa - the practice of kindness that can change your world. Citing yoga sutras, and giving clear examples, Alanna easily relates this age old practice for application in your everyday life. Namaste!
On November 20th, I'll hop a plane to fly to Sydney, Australia. I'll be there for a month, teaching and soaking up the summer warmth. While I'm gone, you faithful listeners will still be getting a new podcast every Friday. Look forward to a variety of sessions...backbends, intermediate, meditation...and a special surprise on December 2nd. For those of you that would like to keep up with me on my journey, I'll be sending out my monthly newsletter, the JivaDiva Journal, as well as updates. Please feel free to subscribe to the newsletter through the 'contact' page of my website at www.jivadiva.com/contact_alan. Also, on my website, for those of you who are itching for a longer class, I now have my 75 minute class 'Jai!' available for download. Visit the audio page for that one. I'm really looking forward to meeting new students while I'm in Sydney. I've never been to the southern hemisphere, and can't wait to look up at the stars and stare into the depths of the milky way. It's good to look into the stars, and realize that we're a part of something so big. Let's keep making this big world smaller. One way we can all help to make the world smaller is by getting to know each other better, and helping one another along our yoga journey. I've created a community board where you can post questions or comments inspired by the podcast, and help lead each other to the answers. Visit www.jivadiva.com/bulletin to join our community, which I'm proud to say is now 22,000 listeners strong! Thanks again for making the JivaJam Yoga podcasts a real success. I never thought it would grow to be this big when I first posted, way back in July! Every day I checked my stats, and every day I am still grateful and amazed that so many of us are participating in yoga practice - and by doing so, we're all contributing to the enlightenment and happiness of our very small world. Keep in touch! Om Shanti, Alanna
During this 20 minute yoga session guided by Alanna, you'll challenge your body, mind and hips. Alanna guides you through sun salutations, standing poses, seated poses and arm balances all designed to challenge and focus your energy on where we tend to store a lot of our emotions and tension - our hips. This yoga session includes uplifting music by Alanna, as well as an uplifting intention and skillful guidance. Please make sure you are happy and healthy, and have lots of prior yoga experience before pursuing this podcast. Namaste!
The last bootleg was so popular, Alanna has done it again. Recorded on Oct. 31st at the Samadhi Center for Yoga in Denver, this class is an in-depth look at the chakras and their role in your yoga practice. Through meditation, sound vibration and asana, this Jivamukti class will uplift your heart and ignite your energy. Let Advanced Certified Jivamukti Instructor Alanna weave her magic as all 7 chakras become illuminated within you. This is a challenging class that includes standing poses, forward bends, backbends, twists, inversions and final shavasana. Prior yoga experience a must, please make sure you are happy and healthy before pursuing this practice. For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com Namaste!
Arm balances are the quintessential strength component to any yoga asana practice. This 20 minute session will bring you to challenge yourself in such arm balances as crow pose (bakasana), reverse sage koundinya pose (koundinyasana) and firefly pose (tittibhasana). Take 20 easy minutes out of your day to give your practice the importance and priority it needs in your life - and let Alanna guide you through sun salutations, standing poses, arm balances, and an uplifted intention. Prior yoga experience a requisite, and make sure you are happy and healthy before practicing. Namaste!
What is Hatha Yoga? Alanna answers this question for you in a simple, 5 minute lecture. Let her soothing voice and insightful knowledge enlighten you to the details of this practice we all love. For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com. Namaste!
Only 7 minutes of your time will transform your attitude, energy and outlook on life. All you need is a comfortable seat, and the willingness to breath deeply as Alanna guides you through a meditation practice designed to bring peace to your mind and life. For more information, please visit www.jivadiva.com. Namaste!
This 20 minute yoga session is designed to work the deepest of your abdominal muscles -your core. When we learn to engage our core muscles, we create not only a strong practice, but a sense of grace and strength in all your movements. Let Alanna's guide you through a short, but challenging jivamukti yoga practice that includes sun salutations, standing poses, deep core work, and a shavasana. Please make sure you are healthy, free from injury and have some prior yoga experience before embarking on this practice. Enjoy! Namaste.
Whew! What an amazing weekend. It was great to be in the presence of Sharon and David (creators of Jivamukti yoga, my teachers) all weekend long, and to watch them teach such a wide range of classes to such a wide range of people. Seeing them in action is inspiring and uplifting, and really reminds me that even a challenging practice like Jivamukti can be done by everyone. Being their assistant was such a tremendous opportunity, as I had the chance to adjust many different and new people, and (hopefully & humbly) give them an insight as to the grace and power of this practice.
I had an opportunity to see B.K.S. Iyengar give several speeches, and even sat near him at a special dinner one evening - at the end of which I got to bow down at his feet! How exciting...although you may also be thinking, 'how wierd!'. It's actually a really humble practice to bow before a master like that - sort of reminding yourself that you don't know everything, and you don't have to know everything because there are masters who have paved the way for you, and made it a slightly easier road. He's certainly one of those masters, and has no doubt paved the way for us asana fanatics. May we be inspired by our teachers to live up to their achievements and go beyond them.
I hope that all of you enjoy my newest broadcast - it's another 20 minute session. Please let me know how you like it, and what you'd like to see more of. Namaste,
Alanna
20 minutes of rigorous yoga practice to bless your day with inspiration and perspiration. Alanna guides you through Sun Salutations, Standing Poses - which culminates in Birds of Paradise pose - and even a headstand. Interjected with uplifting commentary, and backed by her very own musical creation, this podcast yoga class will surely be exactly what you needed to get your life back into balance. Namaste!
I'm trying to get out of town...to head up to Estes Park for the Yoga Journal this weekend. I was seriously hoping to get another podcast done before I left, but then my boyfriend suggested that I just do one from the conference! This seems like a genius idea, and I'm sure the next podcast will be inspired by some true wisdom. This weekend, I'll be assisting my teachers Sharon and David, and will have the opportunity to hear them teach in ever class. I look forward to bringing some more of their teachings your way!
Until then, Namaste! - Alanna
This blissful 7 minute guided meditation is the perfect break in your day. All you need is an easy place to sit, and the receptivity to take your meditation practice to the next level. Led by Alanna, Advanced Certified Jivamukti Instructor. Let Alanna's soothing voice connect you to the pulsation within us all. Namaste!
This blissful 7 minute guided meditation is the perfect break in your day. All you need is an easy place to sit, and the receptivity to take your meditation practice to the next level. Led by Alanna, Advanced Certified Jivamukti Instructor. Let Alanna's soothing voice connect you to the pulsation within us all. Namaste!
This class was recorded at the Samadhi Center for Yoga in Denver. It is my own bootleg - I wasn't able to play music that day, so the recording is quite clear. This is a great opportunity for JivaJam listeners to experience a full 90 minute class taught by me, Alanna, certified Jivamukti Yoga Instructor. The class includes meditation, chanting, an uplifting intention, spiritual talk, challenging vinyasa sequence with standing poses, backbends, forward bends and inversions and a complete Shavasana. This is an intermediate class intended for healthy people with some yoga experience. Please enjoy, Namaste!
20 minutes of refreshing yoga led by Jivamukti Instructor, Alanna. Perfect for those new to the practice, this session includes standing poses, a few backbends and even an introduction to headstand. Alanna's music plays in the background, providing an uplifting atmosphere for your 20 minute yoga session. Namaste!
This quick 30 second promotion gives listeners an idea of how they can benefit by subscribing to the JivaDiva Yoga Jam podcast. Namaste!
This 5 minute lecture gives an overview of the koshas - or layers of the body. Learn what they are and how to work with them to create a healthier, happier you! Namaste.
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Jivamukti Instructor, Alanna, is back again with this 20 minute rush series featuring balance poses, standing poses, and shavasana. Alanna's voice and music lead you through this dynamic practice with a constant reminder of uplifted intention. Please make sure you are happy and healthy before embarking on this practice. For more information, visit www.jivadiva.com. Namaste!
This short, 5 minute lecture explains all about the term guru, and why it is important in all of our live. Learn about how you can see the guru inside everyone around you and learn all the lessons presented by you by your many teachers. Music featured in this podcast is performed by Alanna - the JivaDiva. To find out more, please visit www.jivadiva.com. Namaste!
This 20 minute Jivamukti class led by Alanna, Advanced Certified Jivamukti Instructor will lead you through a series of standing poses, forward bends and twists. Class includes music performed by Alanna, a constant reminder of the high intention of your practice as well as a shavasana. Please make sure you are happy and healthy before enjoying this practice. For more information on Alanna, please visit www.jivadiva.com. Namaste!
This 30 minute class is led by Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Instructor, Alanna. During the class you'll experience several different forms of sun salutations, standing poses, headstand, and backbends. Alanna also reminds to to offer your practice to something that is really important to you. Please make sure you are happy and healthy before embarking on this 30 minute yoga journey! Namaste.
Led by Alanna, Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Instructor, this 20 minute yoga class is perfect for beginners! Her concise and clear wording gives this 20 minute series depth while still being accessible to even the newest student. Class includes standing poses, mild backbends, balancing poses and shavasana. Please make sure you're happy and healthy before pursuing this practice. Namaste!
This 5 minute lecture covers the five kleshas, or hindrances to yoga. Find out how you can continue to advance your yoga practice with this sound, ancient advice clearly laid out by Advanced Certified Jivamukti Instructor, Alanna. Namaste!
This 5 minute lecture explores the 7 chakras. You will learn what activates and balances the chakras as well as where they're located and their seed mantras. Enjoy this uplifting spiritual talk by advanced certified Jivamukti yoga instructor, Alanna. Namaste!
The JivaJam 5 minute lecture series explores important topics in yoga. The first in this series explores karma. For those interested in yoga philosophy, this will clear up some basic questions to this popular notion. Please visit www.jivadiva.com for more details.
The 20 minute JivaDiva yoga rush series is led by Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Instructor, Alanna. This session includes standing poses, balancing poses, headstand, a warm dedication and shavasana. Please make sure you are happy and healthy before embarking on this class, and some previous yoga experience is a good idea. Thanks for taking the time to practice. Namaste!
20 minute yoga session led by Certified Jivamukti Yoga instructor, Alanna. This series will challenge your mind and body and is a perfect compliment to your busy day. Complete with sun salutations, splits pose, hip openers and backbends - this session will fully stretch your legs, hips and strengthen your thighs and back. Enjoy the beauty of your practice in this session with Alanna's uplifting and vigorous style. Please make sure your are fit and healthy and have some yoga experience before engaging in this practice. Namaste!
20 minute Yoga Rush led by Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Instructor, Alanna. An intermediate class including sun salutations, standing poses, head stand and an uplifting intention. Please make sure that you are fit, healthy and free from injury before doing this practice. Some prior yoga experience would be good, too. Thanks for listening! Enjoy your practice, Namaste.