What’s Up With Yoga

It's officially season two of the podcast, and Kim's kicking it off with a little talk about pivoting. This season will bring some more guests to the pod, and today's guest is Dages Juvelier Keates. You can find her on Instagram and through her website.

We're back after a brief break for a new season of the podcast, and kicking it off with Kim's teacher and friend Kyle Henry! We'll talk about Traditional Chinese Medicine (aka TCM or Five Element Theory) and how it is a theory of everything. This one is long but full of helpful info - you might even want to take notes!

Find Kyle on the interwebs:

Instagram: @ky1ehenry

The Studio’s Creativity Immersion - October 8th

https://www.thestudio.yoga/creativity-immersion

Katonah Yoga Collective 

https://katonahyogacollective.com/

Note: the audio gets a little choppy about 26 minutes in - sorry about that!

Today we're talking about the neutral spine: what that means, why we care, and how we figure out what a neutral spine feels like. Check it out on YouTube for a video demonstration too!

Today's guest is Ashlee McDougall, co-owner of Yoga Loft Tucson, an accessible yoga studio in Tucson, Arizona. We've got a LOT of thoughts to share with you today! We talk business ownership, chronic illness, teaching "all levels" classes, accessibility and ableism in yoga, and unexpectedly going viral.

You can find Ashlee on Instagram and TikTok and check out her Complete Yoga Teacher Planner that just launched!

Today we've got a special guest on the podcast: Taryn Smith, yoga teacher and recent finisher of the World's Toughest Row. Taryn rowed solo across the Atlantic Ocean, and we talked about what life was like on the ocean, how yoga was part of her journey, and what's up next after 46 days rowing solo.

Find Taryn on Instagram @tarynsmithmovement or check out her offerings at tarynsmithmovement.com

Real talk: applying for jobs is hard. It's always a little weird. And it's especially hard to apply for yoga jobs. In this episode, we'll talk about the three main things you need to keep in mind when you're applying for a role as a yoga teacher. (And spoiler alert: these are great tips for anyone applying to any job, too.)

We're back with new episodes on Thursdays now! In this conversation, Kim explores the concept of embracing winter as a time of conservation, self-reflection, and adaptation. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the natural cues of the season and aligning with the rhythms of nature. The focus is on maintaining, sustaining, and creating space for ease and gentleness during the harshness of winter.

Well this was unexpected. This week, Kim talks through some observations and lessons from her second time breaking her left foot. She's no stranger to broken bones and injuries - this episode brings some reflections on how this time is different thanks to practicing yoga.

Today on the podcast, our guest is Willis Johnston. He's the owner of Flying Heart Yoga in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and he is an expert at crafting intentional, immersive retreats. He's hosted over 30 retreats and tells us about his process for choosing where to go, what to do, and how to create a container for attendees during the trip.

LINKS

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Willis Johnston Yoga - Website

Flying Heart Yoga - Website

Follow on Instagram:

Willis - @flyingheartflow

Flying Heart Yoga - @flyingheartyogapuertovallarta

Kim - @kimstruglinski

Heart of Wisdom Yoga - @heartofwisdomyoga

Maybe this podcast is the first time you've ever heard of it. Maybe you've taken class with Kim (or another Katonah Yoga® teacher) and heard us talk about it. But what is this magic square thing? Why should you care about it? And how can you use it? Plus, Kim talks about a business decision she made last year through the lens of the magic square. 

Magic Square Image Library - from the Katonah Yoga Center

Magic Square Workshop with Kim - November 23 in Nashville

2026 Calendar Workshop with Kim - December 14 in Nashville