Meditate & Conversate with Linsey Birusingh

Hana Kai is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Vedic Life Coach and Yoga Philosophy Teacher here to talk about ancient healing systems and philosophy for our modern world. Find her on Instagram @hana.kai.healing for workshops, one-on-one counseling and philosophy courses. 

4:20 what is Ayurveda and why is this ancient health system still important in modern life 6:10 treating the root, treating the whole individual 8:18 diet as a reflection of how we live our lives, diet for bringing your health into balance 10:10 pizza is so not Ayurvedic… or is it? 10:44 importance of ancient yoga philosophy, today 13:13 Baghavad Gita themes for modern life 13:35 we are not the body 15:15 unattached to success 15:45 non-dualism 16:56 Karma - a misunderstood concept 18:46 ahimsa vs. dharma in the Bhagavad Gita 20:25 Hana’s personal yoga lessons on her path

Snap out of autopilot and into awakening. Practice this short morning meditation consistently and feel powerful change. 

Can you kill bacteria and viruses with a yoga breathing technique? Can yoga change your DNA’s genetic expression? You’ll be fascinated by these recent research findings! Tina Dang is a 200 RYT yogi with a B.S. in Genetics and now a Ph.D. Student in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She joins us this week to interpret these studies on bhramari breath and yoga asana. Find her blog on yoga research at www.scientificyogi.com

3:35 Can yoga change your DNA? (study)

8:30 Junk DNA tangent

12:26 DNA study outcome

19:50 Can yogic breathing techniques kill bacteria and viruses? (study)

23:00 Scientific explanation

27:00 SARS COV study

If anxiety or fantasy have entranced you, bring your mind space back to the present with this enjoyable meditation. Short enough to use as a reset during a break in your day, and just long enough to use as a relaxing preparation for sleep at night. 

Are the yoga sutras the real authority? Is yoga actually 5000 years old? Is Kristen Bell’s naked pose “yoga”? Are we all one, or all alone? Yoga International Yoga History Podcast host and ERYT 500 Colin Hall teaches yoga history and philosophy. Today he lets us in on some self-labeled "controversial" perspectives that stem from his background of study. Find him on Instagram @colinyogin

2:15 fake yoga 4:07 living in yoga history 5:23 Kristen Bell’s bum 6:40 yoga traditionalists vs. body-positive yoga 7:38 Bikram 11:00 yoga history surprises 11:35 yoga is not 5000 years old 12:55 so how old is it? 14:26 we are NOT one says yoga sutras 19:20 yoga sutras NOT the authority?? 22:42 pissing people off, good conscience vs. good manners 23:58 dismantling yoga beliefs 25:01 the oneness delusion 27:13 focus on down regulation 28:10 collective trauma 29:00 yoga for level-headedness 32:25 business vs. yoga 37:12 hopes for yoga’s future

Adam Geneser's yoga studio, Power Life, has grown to 13 locations and 50,000 student visits per month in 9 years. Geneser lets us in on how a yoga and wellness business keeps heart while expanding, the importance of culture, as well as tips and mistakes from his experience that others can learn from. For more on Power Life, visit www.powerlife.com

1:00 The start of Power Life 5:40 how to keep heart and authenticity as your yoga brand expands 7:45 growing during the pandemic 10:24 making yoga accessible for all 14:51 physical and mental reprieve 15:51 yoga with WEIGHTS???? the “gateway drug” 17:00 the evolution of yoga sculpt 18:45 evolving to meet yoga students needs and trends 20:40 21:10 the importance of feedback  22:20 feedback and growing yoga teachers 23:52 even the boss needs feedback 24:36 tips for yoga entrepreneurs 25:30 making mistakes 26:11 the odds are against you as an entrepreneur 

This meditative breath work is for anyone, but with mindful considerations to cater to those healing trauma. Rejuvenate and reset with this 10 minute trauma-informed pranayama meditation break led by E-RYT 900 and trauma-sensitive yoga teacher Linsey Birusingh.

Perimenopause can last up to 15 years, and yet no one talks about the struggle. This episode is for every woman and everyone who loves a woman who will transition through menopause. Heidi Dyer candidly details her experience: an expected wild ride of symptoms, lows, difficulty with doctors, that eventually evolved into a celebration of self and community. Dyer is the creator of Crone Comfort and Wisdom, a group dedicated to the connection and support of women in midlife. She is a Certified Yoga Therapy Teacher and massage therapist. Heidi shares her love of her adopted home of Portugal through retreats designed to foster a deeper connection to the place, its people, and the traditions that preserve a harmonious way of living within its ecosystem. To learn more visit: www.cronecomfortandwisdom.com and www.littleseedrevolution.com

3:12 “fire breathing hell goddess” 4:30 crushing fatigue and insomnia 5:40 career and relationship impact 7:13 emotional volatility, mood swings 12:30 irregular menstruation 13:02 vaginal atrophy 14:08 low libido 14:30 hope and preparation 15:00 feeling unheard by healthcare professionals 18:00 suicidal thoughts 19:27 Heidi’s tips 21:45 touchstones, yoga, meditation, community of women 23:40 yin yoga for menopause and perimenopause 24:30 enjoy and celebrate the body 26:00 online community of support 28:36 the “crone” and empowering archetypes 30:14 book recommendations

There are health topics that completely alter our lives, relationships and enjoyment of life that we just don’t talk about. Today we normalize the conversation surrounding male sexual dysfunction and other seemingly taboo men’s health topics with Urologist Dr. Ryan Dornbier of the Urology Center of Iowa who is fellowship trained in mens health.

1:10 most men don’t make their own healthcare decisions 3:32 ejaculatory dysfunction, premature ejaculation 6:16 anejaculation, delayed ejaculation, relationship stress, fertility issues 7:30 erectile dysfunction 10:07 When is it normal to lose erectile function? 10:40 Cardiac health and erectile health 11:56 testosterone deficiency, testosterone replacement 14:35 Peyronie’s disease 19:25 intimacy and sex with Peyronie’s disease 19:56 mental health is key 21:01 talking with a partner, don’t stay silent

If chronic stress or trauma has dis-regulated your nervous system's ability to relax, this meditation is for you. Maybe you're someone who values non-doing as a way to replenish for improved engagement and enjoyment of life; then this meditation is also for you. As with any discipline, you won't see results unless you put in the time. So reserve even 5-10 minutes a day to cultivate your relaxation response with this and other meditation, yoga or breathing techniques. Over a few months, you should feel a pleasant and sustainable shift. Led by E-RYT 900 Linsey Birusingh who has studied the nervous system and trauma-sensitive yoga extensively.