Myriad Yoga Podcast

Welcome to our weekly fireside chat where we discuss all things upcoming at the studio, our weekly focus and pose. This week we are talking about Durga and how to channel her in your daily practice, as well as what to expect in the coming week (May 4, 2020-May 10) at Practice Indie. 

What does sex have to do with yoga? Well if we are trying to yoke our mind, body and spirit- there's no clause in there saying "but exclude your naughty bits". Sex is so charged in our society, so we've chosen the book Come as You Are by Dr. Emily Nagoski as our book club in May to seek to empower rather than suppress or shame one of the most sacred parts of ourselves- our sexuality. 

Join us in this conversation to get pumped to read the book, and join in on the conversation May 9. 

Mary-Margaret Sweeney, MSW, LSW, RYT is a dynamic trainer/educator/facilitator, consultant, and writer with over a decade of experience. Learn more about her here: https://www.seekandsummon.com/about.html

Oh SNAP do we need this more than EVER THIS WEEK??? The Universe, she's full of jokes, eh? This week we talk about faith (shraddha) through uncertainty/ obstacles (the malas) and how this whole month has led up to this. It's wild how applicable this is, we hope you enjoy!

This conversation brought to you by habit reformation, Jeffrey Dahmer references and more. Engage with this content to help reset patterns you're ready to let go of and engage in new ones!

Jenna dives deep into the definition of Vidya and how it differs from the commonly cited (from the Yoga Sutras) Avidya. Join in for a conversation on knowing better and doing better, and conscious awareness!

We begin this episode chanting the Gayatri Mantra. This episode is full of big mother energy, the history of the Gayatri, who she is and what she embodies. Get ready for a week of expansion and alchemy as we explore this beautiful Goddess and theme.

In Sanskrit:

Om bhur bhuvah svah tat savitur varenyam bhargo devasya dhimahi dhiyo yo nah prachodayat.

The eternal, earth, air, heaven

Enjoy this beautiful conversation with Tess Belden on prenatal yoga, being a doula, being a woman, pregnancy and so much more! 

If you're seeking more information or community with other women, pregnant women or support through your pregnancy, here are some resources:

Seeking further community and/or learning on the topics of race, inclusion and diversity (within yoga, as well as beyond)? This is by no means exhaustive, but a start. Here are a few resources:

1. Work with Kristina directly (our staff did this training and it was excellent):

[email protected]

2. Books to read:

White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo

Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nihisi Coates

(mentioned in episode): Seane Corn's Revolution of the Soul

3. Podcasts to check out:

https://www.nothowthatworks.com/

https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/home

4. Yoga teachers/studios to follow who teach on/encourage inclusivity and are doing active work to create equity in yoga culture:

Kristina Johnson: @Kristinaj_wellness

Dianne Bondy : @diannebondyyoga

https://yogainternational.com/article/view/yoga-race-and-culture

Have Yoga Studio: located at 309 W 42nd street here in Indianapolis, Haven Yoga Studio is a space where people of different identities can gather, cultivate community and practice together. They center marginalized groups without a dedicated safe space to explore and practice yoga and access other wellness services. https://havenyogaindy.com/

Nikki Myers & Sean Corne's annual trip Race In America: https://satyaretreats.com/retreats/3rd-annual-race-in-america-learning-listening-journey/

If Practice Indie had a Sanskrit name, this would likely be it. Svarupa is the discovery, practice and deep cultivation/love/acceptance of your true Self. This is not your external self (although we use that as an analogy in this episode), but rather who you are deep within. Join us this week to practice svarupa.