The Flow Artists Podcast by Garden of Yoga

The Flow Artists Podcast by Garden of Yoga

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The Flow Artists Podcast by Garden of Yoga episodes

  • Amy Weintraub - Writing the Temple Dancer
    In this episode, we speak to Amy Weintraub. Amy is the author of Temple Dancer, a fascinating story about the tradition of the Deva desi, as well as the nature of creativity, sacred sexuality and two women living in very different times who’s stories intertwine.
    Amy Weintraub is also the creator of Lifeforce yoga - accessible yoga for anxiety and depression, so we also explore mental health and how it informs her writing.
    You may also know Amy’s other books which include Yoga for Depression and Yoga Skills for Therapists
    We begin by talking to Amy about her earlier life as an award-winning but depressed television producer, how she discovered yoga and how she is using these practices to help her navigate the challenges of 2020.
    We also discuss the inspiration and research that went into creating Temple Dancer. We have an in depth discussion about the themes of Temple Dancer, Amy’s research and creative process, including thoughts around writing about another culture.
    Links
    https://www.amyweintraub.com/
    https://www.amyweintraub.com/temple-dancer/
    https://www.facebook.com/amyweintraubauthor
    https://www.instagram.com/amylifeforceyoga/
    This episode is sponsored by Yoga Australia:
    https://www.yogaaustralia.org.au/
    https://www.instagram.com/yogaaustralia/
    The opinions expressed in this podcast do not reflect the view and opinions of the sponsor.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Mark Workman - Daoism, Yoga and The Outback
    Mark Workman has lived as a solitary Daoist monk for 16 years in Outback Australia and has followed a traditional Daoist path as well as living a Yogic lifestyle. In that time he practised yoga therapy, taught Yoga and Qi Gong and also taught various forms of meditation.
    Mark’s approach to Yoga is intensely practical. He has used Yoga to deal with major physical and psychological issues in his own life and is passionate about passing on what he has learnt to others.
    Mark had his leg amputated in 2017 and during a long stay in the hospital, he adapted yoga to the physical and psychological needs of amputees and people suffering mobility problems.
    In this episode, we learn about Mark's background growing up in Sydney, before he left for the outback at the age of 16. We hear how he cultivated an early interest in Zen Buddhism, Christian Theology and Daoism. We learn about the circumstances leading to his leg being amputated, and how he found he could use his knowledge to help other amputees.
    Links
    Mark's Website: https://yogaformobility.org/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLyrY6-PvDEB-rUtwi8m_A
    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/yoga4mobility/
    This episode is sponsored by Yoga Australia:
    https://www.yogaaustralia.org.au/
    https://www.instagram.com/yogaaustralia/
    The opinions expressed in this podcast do not reflect the view and opinions of the sponsor.
    55 min
  • Divya Kohli - Finding Peace in Difficult Times
    Divya Kohli is a yoga teacher, a former newspaper journalist with a Masters in English Literature from Cambridge University, and the author of the book “Finding Peace in Difficult Times: grounding techniques for inner calm”
    For this episode, we spoke to Divya about strategies for maintaining peace of mind and helping your community during COVID-19. She also shared her journey to becoming a yoga teacher, including her training in Mysore, India, the commonalities of yoga and journalism and of course her wonderful book.
    LINKS
    Divya's Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087YY9ZJG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_nsnxFbGMH5K58
    Divya's website: https://yogawithdivya.co.uk/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yogateacherdivya/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogawithdivya/
    This episode is sponsored by Yoga Australia:
    https://www.yogaaustralia.org.au/
    https://www.instagram.com/yogaaustralia/
    The opinions expressed in this podcast do not reflect the view and opinions of the sponsor.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Three Years, Now What?
    October marks 3 years since we started the Flow Artists Podcast with our episode "I'm a Yoga Teacher, Now What?", so we are celebrating!
    For this special anniversary episode, we are the ones answering the questions! We have questions from Jivana Heyman, Amy Wheeler, Alice Williams, Jesal Parikh, Cora Geroux, Taryn Siriana, Nicole Blythe, Gina Macauley and Gabrielle Boswell!
    It's a great episode, so check it out!
    We humbly acknowledge the true custodians of the land where this podcast is recorded - the Wurrunderi people of the Kulin nation.
    Links
    Garden of Yoga: https://www.gardenofyoga.com.au/
    Thrive Northside: https://thrivenorthside.com/
    This episode is sponsored by Yoga Australia:
    https://www.yogaaustralia.org.au/
    https://www.instagram.com/yogaaustralia/
    The opinions expressed in this podcast do not reflect the view and opinions of the sponsor.
    50 min
  • Marlee Silva - You Can't Be What You Can't See
    In this episode we speak with Marlee Silva, the creator of the 'Tiddas 4 Tiddas' and 'Always Was, Always Will Be our Stories' Podcast, and the author of 'My Tidda, My Sister'.
    Marlee is a proud Gamilaroi and Dunghutti woman who combines her passion for storytelling and pride in her Aboriginality in her work by sharing stories of strength, resilience and inspiration. She is dedicated to uplifting others and demonstrating the diversity of what success can look like. We were excited to talk to her and learn more!
    In this episode, Marlee shares her childhood experiences of growing up in a predominantly white beachside town and how she often felt isolated. She shares how she developed a huge Instagram following, sharing Aboriginal Women's stories and achievements on her page 'Tiddas 4 tiddas'. Marlee also shares the dark side of life online and the cyberbullying that she has experienced.
    Links
    My Tidda, My Sister Book: https://www.booktopia.com.au/my-tidda-my-sister-marlee-silva/book/9781741177114.html
    Tiddas for Tiddas Podcast: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/tiddas-4-tiddas/tiddas-4-tiddas/
    Always Was, Always Will be Our stories: https://anchor.fm/marlee-silva
    War Collective: https://www.instagram.com/warrevolt/
    Trading Blak: https://www.instagram.com/tradingblak/
    Coming Out Blak: https://www.instagram.com/comingoutblak/
    First Nations Fashion Design: https://www.instagram.com/first.nations.fashion.design/
    Thrive Northside: https://thrivenorthside.com/
    This episode is sponsored by Yoga Australia:
    https://www.yogaaustralia.org.au/
    https://www.instagram.com/yogaaustralia/
    The opinions expressed in this podcast do not reflect the view and opinions of the sponsor.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Daisy Catterall - Building Inclusive Online Communities
    Daisy Catterall is a queer Maori woman living on Gadigal land in Sydney. She is a yoga teacher who has created a wonderfully inclusive community in these challenging pandemic times with her offering Feel Free Yoga.
    In this conversation, we hear about Daisy's childhood growing up in the Gold Coast before moving to a remote town. She shares how her feelings of being isolated during her younger life encouraged her to use the internet as a powerful tool for creating an online community.
    Daisy shares her experiences taking her classes online - including how she uses language to create a welcoming and inclusive experience. One of the beautiful aspects of Daisy's teaching is how she weaves acknowledgement of country into the beginning of her classes. She also has sliding scale prices and an invitation for Aboriginal participants to practice for free.
    We loved hearing about how Daisy has worked to make these practices more accessible for the LGBTQI and BIPOC communities and she has some great advice for other teachers.
    For more from Daisy, check out her Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/daisybossybaddy/
    and her website: https://www.feelfreeyoga.space/
    Find more episodes like this at http://podcast.flowartists.com or support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/flowartistspodcast
    54 min
  • Shawnee Thornton Hardy - Autism, Neurodiversity and Yoga
    Shawnee Thornton Hardy is a Certified Yoga Therapist, Educational/Behavior Consultant and the author of Asanas for Autism and Special Needs. Shawnee specialises in working with neurodiverse children and adults and we were pretty excited to speak with her on this topic - It’s just one of the aspects of yoga we have started to learn more about.
    In this episode, we learn what neurodiversity means and what drew Shawnee to working with neurodiverse children and adults. We discuss the ways Shawnee structures her classes to accommodate diverse needs and how her techniques can be useful in all yoga classes.
    One of the things we learned was how much in common Shawnee's approach had with the trauma-informed approach to yoga. This lead to a conversation about what yoga really is.
    Links
    Website: https://www.asanasforautismandspecialneeds.com/
    Blog: https://asanasforautismandspecialneeds.wordpress.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asanasforautismandspecialneeds/?ref=hl
    CALMM Yoga toolkit: https://www.asanasforautismandspecialneeds.com/#!product-page/p0o2r/8fe8f05f-951e-1563-b917-88adf8284543
    Shawnee's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Asanas-Autism-Special-Needs-Self-regulation/dp/1849059888
    Thrive Northside: https://thrivenorthside.com/
    This episode is sponsored by Yoga Australia:
    https://www.yogaaustralia.org.au/
    https://www.instagram.com/yogaaustralia/
    The opinions expressed in this podcast do not reflect the view and opinions of the sponsor.
    59 min
  • Ana Forrest & Jose Calarco - Forging Your Own Path
    Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco need very little introduction. Ana is known as a unique and independent yoga teacher who has forged her own path and educated many prominent teachers along the way. She speaks openly about her past trauma and the healing experiences she has had through living with Native American communities, which she weaves into her teaching today.
    Jose has also learned from Australian Aboriginal culture which he shares through music and ceremony.
    Before COVID-19 Jose and Ana travelled the world teaching, now they are living on Orcas Island and about to launch an online training program. They share with passion and humour and are not afraid to laugh at themselves at times.
    Links
    Website: https://www.forrest.yoga/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forrestyoga/?hl=en
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Forrest.Yoga/
    This episode is sponsored by Yoga Australia:
    https://www.yogaaustralia.org.au/
    https://www.instagram.com/yogaaustralia/
    The opinions expressed in this podcast do not reflect the view and opinions of the sponsor.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Mariko B. Ryan - The Opposite of Fear is Freedom
    Mariko B. Ryan is the author of Infinite Threads: 100 Indigenous Maori Insights from Old Maori Manuscripts. "Infinite Threads" is an incredible book which reinterprets the manuscripts of Maori Tohunga (sages) in a way that has incredible relevance today. Rane and Jo both found the book full of wonderful insights which described aspects of Maori culture in a way that parallels mindfulness and yogic practices and philosophy.
    In this episode, we learn about Mariko's background growing up in Auckland, New Zealand and how Maori culture influenced Mariko's upbringing. We learn about the role of the Tohunga or sage in Maori culture, their oral tradition, and how they came to write down their knowledge to prevent their traditions from being destroyed.
    Mariko tells us about how it took her many years to find the courage to write the book, and the wonderful reception it has received. She also tells us how she ensured that the book made sense to both Maori and non Maori audiences.
    Links:
    Mariko's website: https://www.marikobryan.nz/
    This episode is sponsored by Yoga Australia:
    https://www.yogaaustralia.org.au/
    https://www.instagram.com/yogaaustralia/
    The opinions expressed in this podcast do not reflect the view and opinions of the sponsor.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Alice Williams - What Is A Bad Yogi?
    Alice Williams is a Yoga Teacher, writer, and the author of "Bad Yogi: The Funniest Self-Help Memoir You'll Ever Read".
    In this episode, we speak with Alice about her process writing the book as well as her experiences in yoga teacher training. We also learn about how Alice dealt with an eating disorder and the commonalities between her yoga teacher training with the 12 step recovery program.
    We discuss perfectionism in the yoga world and talk about what being a bad yogi really means.
    Please be advised that we discuss sexual abuse in the yoga community and an episode of indecent exposure. This content may be triggering for some.
    Links
    Website: http://alice-williams.com/bad-yogi/
    Book: http://alice-williams.com/bad-yogi/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alice_v_williams/
    This episode is sponsored by Yoga Australia:
    https://www.yogaaustralia.org.au/
    https://www.instagram.com/yogaaustralia/
    The opinions expressed in this podcast do not reflect the view and opinions of the sponsor.
    1 hr 3 min

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