Dark Side of the Mat

By Justine Mastin and Kat Heagberg Rebar

Always insightful, sometimes sarcastic, never shaming. Hosts Kat and Justine spill the tea on all the creeps, cults, and crime in the yoga world.... more

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The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.

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September 29, 2023 Understanding Yoga Research & Biomechanics
No doubt there’s a lot of pseudoscience in the yoga world, but it can be challenging for even the most well-intentioned and skeptical among us to understand yoga research and how science and — yes, even math — apply to yoga practice. Thank Isaac Newton's ghost for Jules Mitchell, author of “Yoga Biomechanics” who stopped by the dark side to explain it to us layfolk in the most fun and user-friendly way possible.
Jules' website, teacher training, mentorship:
https://www.julesmitchell.com/
Jules' book:
https://a.co/d/fFfoqjV
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Buy Justine’s books:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724011/the-grieving-therapist-by-larisa-a-garski-lmft/
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/659309/starship-therapise-by-larisa-garski/
Buy Kat’s books:
https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Inversions-Guide-Going-Upside/dp/1645471004
https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Where-You-Are-Customize/dp/1611807867
Artwork by Ali Ford:
https://linktr.ee/wickedencounters
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58min
June 03, 2023 Does Everyone NEED Yoga?
Justine, Kat, producer Kyle, and special guest Nam Chanterrwyn discuss the notion everyone needs yoga to be complete and explore possible dark cultural underpinnings behind that idea (umm... actual nazis just entered the chat?)
Nam's website, classes, retreats, & teacher trainings
https://www.yoganam.yoga
Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/darksideofthemat
Follow us on social media: @darksideofthematpod on Instagram @matdarkside on Twitter and
http://facebook.com/darksideofthematpod
Send us a tip to: [email protected]
Buy Justine’s books:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724011/the-grieving-therapist-by-larisa-a-garski-lmft/
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/659309/starship-therapise-by-larisa-garski/
Buy Kat’s books:
https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Inversions-Guide-Going-Upside/dp/1645471004
https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Where-You-Are-Customize/dp/1611807867
Artwork by Alexsandra Ford:
https://linktr.ee/wickedencounters
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1h 9min
February 10, 2023 Operation "F That Guy"
Bikram is coming to Canada…or is he? In this very special episode Colin Hall tells Justine and Producer Kyle about his efforts to thwart Bikram’s plans in operation “F that guy.” Tune in and then join in the fight!
Here are some steps you can take to help stop Bikram Choudhury.

Sign the petition @changedotorg, https://www.change.org/p/stop-predator-bikram-choudhury-from-hosting-yoga-seminar-at-the-parq-marriott-vancouver

Write an email to the Mayor of Vancouver, Ken Sim, @kensimcity, [email protected]

Contact CBC News Vancouver, @cbcnews, [email protected], 604-662-6801

Write an email to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, @seanfrasermp, [email protected]

Contact Canada Border Services Agency, @canborder, 1-888-502-9060

Write an email to the event organizers, Canada Yoga Sports Federation, @canada_yoga [email protected]

Share this and other articles, information and resources about
Bikram Choudhury.

Resources on Bikram Choudhury:

Dr. Ramani Durvasula, @doctorramani, Navigating Narcissim Podcast: Bikram Yoga and the Abuse of Power w/ Mandeep Kaur Sandhu.

Netflix Documentary, Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator.

Daily Hive Articles: @dailyhivevancouver

Yoga Journal Articles: @yogajournal
Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/darksideofthemat
Follow us on social media: @darksideofthematpod on Instagram @matdarkside on Twitter and
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Send us a tip to: [email protected]
Buy Justine’s books:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724011/the-grieving-therapist-by-larisa-a-garski-lmft/
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/659309/starship-therapise-by-larisa-garski/
Buy Kat’s books:
https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Inversions-Guide-Going-Upside/dp/1645471004/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=kat+heagberg&qid=1675131847&sprefix=kat+heag%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Where-You-Are-Customize/dp/1611807867/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=yoga+where+you+are&qid=1639698472&sr=8-1
https://www.amazon.com/Embodied-Resilience-through-Yoga-Empowerment/dp/0738762490/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BQWMQTQTIDUF&keywords=embodied+resilience+through+yoga&qid=1639698620&sprefix=embodied+res%2Caps%2C229&sr=8-1
WHAT IS DARK SIDE OF THE MAT?
Always insightful, sometimes sarcastic, never shaming. Hosts Kat and Justine spill the tea on all the creeps, cults, and crime in the yoga world.
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45min
February 05, 2023 Better Late Than Never
Guess who’s back, back again? Dark Side’s back, tell a friend! After a lengthy hiatus, Dark Side of the Mat is back. In this Season 2 intro, producer Kyle asks Justine and Kat for their insights about spiritual abuse, and somehow learns about Justine’s lost dream of owning a pony.
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1h 2min
June 24, 2022 Create-a-Cult With Justine and Kat! (Season 1 Finale/Q&A)
In this Season 1 wrap-up (don't worry, we'll be back for season 2!) Justine and Kat answer your questions about yoga creeps, cults, and crimes and more — your queries ranged from serious to silly, and you even got us creating our own cults at the end. You won't want to miss this one, friends.
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1h 7min
June 10, 2022 Bikram III: One Last Cup of Tea
In this ep, Kat and Justine are once again joined by OG Bikram TT Jennifer Boeder to have one last cup of Hot (yoga) tea. For now…
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1h 26min
May 27, 2022 Bikram Part II (“Part Ew”): Hot Tea From a TT OG
In this episode, Kat and Justine are joined by Jennifer Boeder, an OG Bikram TT graduate. She spills the tea and it is as hot as a plastic tent.
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1h 9min
May 06, 2022 Bikram: 26 and Ew
Kat and Justine dip a toe into the Bikram Choudhury tale and need a shower...
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50min
April 22, 2022 I am Skeptical: Cafe Gratitude, Moonjuice, Vegetarians, and more!
Justine, Kat, and Producer Kyle tell the tale of a minorly-culty adventure they went on in Orange County and explore the intersection of vegetarianism, capitalism, and — yes — “Shmandmark Smorum” along the way. Plus a bonus ON AIR Moonjuice tasting.
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50min
April 08, 2022 Creeps, Cults, and Crimes: Live Wondercon Panel
This episode is extra special! We invite you to join the Dark Side crew for a live Wondercon panel where Justine and Kat talked with other professionals about why we love to hate and hate to love creeps, cults, and crime!
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55min

FAQs about Dark Side of the Mat:

How many episodes does Dark Side of the Mat have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.