By Yoga International
Honest talk about contemporary yoga culture from the Yoga International team.
Content note: in this episode we discuss suicide with yoga teacher Elliot Kesse. Our conversations are based on our experiences and are not intended to represent the experiences of others, which may be vastly different. Please practice self-care and skip...
Dianne Bondy is a celebrated yoga teacher, social justice activist, and leading voice of the Yoga For All movement. Most recently, Dianne and Kat co-authored “Yoga Where You Are: Customize Your Practice for Your Body and Your Life.” Yoga Talk’s...
Ishan Tigunait has been practicing yoga his entire life. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Himalayan Institute and Chairman of Yoga International, and has been a driving force for the Himalayan Institute’s humanitarian projects in Africa over the...
Content warning: This is a conversation about sexual assault and its impact. Karen Rain joins Kat and Kyle to talk about how the yoga community can support survivors and more effectively address and prevent sexual violence. Resources mentioned in this...
Kat and Kyle talk with Yoga Service Council's Amina Naru and Carol Horton about yoga service and how altruistic teachers can be more effective.
What exactly is biomechanics? How does biomechanics relate to yoga? Kat and Kyle dig into the discussion with Yoga Biomechanics author Jules Mitchell
Kat and Kyle interview yoga therapist, author, and Yoga for Eating Disorders founder Jennifer Kreatsoulas.
Trina Altman is the author of "Yoga Deconstructed." In this episode, we discuss sequencing classes, somatics, reframing acute physical pain, and more (including single-leg deadlifts) with Trina.
Join Kat and Kyle as they chat with social justice advocate and yoga teacher Tobias Wiggins about the important topics of consent and gender in yoga. Tobias teaches at York University on topics related to sex, sexuality, gender, race and...
Join Kat and Kyle as they chat with Power Yoga founder Bryan Kest about yoga and moderation and why we are so often drawn to extremes. Bryan also explains what "power yoga" truly means (and it may surprise you). Talking...
Kat and Kyle sit down with Yoga and Body Image Coalition co-founder Melanie Klein and yoga teacher and Psy.D Celisa Flores to discuss trauma, resilience, and the physiology of eating disorders.
Join Kat and Kyle as they chat with Yoga International contributor and founder of change.yoga, Kesse Hodge, about the problem of gendering yoga, yoga and atheism, and practicing when you live with chronic pain or illness. Talking points include: Common...
Kat and Kyle sit down with internationally acclaimed yoga educator and musician Rocky Heron to talk about what makes yoga "yoga."
Kat and Kyle talk with YI teacher and Tantra Flow Yoga founder Jeanne Heileman. Their lively conversation covers helpful tips for seasoned yoga teachers, new yoga teachers, and teachers in training!
Kat and Kyle chat with Buddha Body Yoga founder Michael Hayes about making yoga spaces welcoming for yogis in larger bodies, plus-sized props, what differentiates a Buddha Body class from your average yoga class, and more. Talking points include: What...
Kat and Kyle are joined by yoga teacher, religious studies and kinesiology professor, and fellow science-enthusiast Colin Hall to discuss the importance of evidence-based research, the problem with pseudoscience in the yoga world, and more. Talking points include: Looking at...
In this episode, Kat & Jivana Heyman talk about their experiences writing books about yoga.
Michelle Johnson is a social justice advocate, author, and yoga teacher who leads anti-racism trainings and yoga workshops focused on the intersection of justice and yoga. In this episode, Kat and Kyle talk to Michelle about the importance of activism...
In this episode, Kat and Kyle talk to Michelle Johnson about the importance of activism and meditation during the pandemic.
Kat and Kyle chat with Adore Your Body Telesummit founder and Forrest Yoga Guardian Erica Mather about developing body confidence, cultivating body positivity in yoga spaces, what to do if your (yoga) lineage conflicts with your values, and more. Talking...
Justine Mastin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and yoga teacher who uses narrative-based movement and the integration of mind, body, and fandom to improve the lives of others. Kat, Kyle, and Justine discuss taking care of yourself during the...
Kat and Kyle talk with special guest Beth Spindler about yoga therapy: they discuss what it is, what it's not, and learn the answers to common questions. Beth is the author of Yoga Therapy for Fear: Treating Anxiety, Depression and...
Kat, Kyle, and Justine discuss taking care of yourself during the pandemic, offer helpful tips for "getting the most out of" remote therapy sessions, and explore the relationship between yoga and pop culture.
Kat and Kyle interview YI featured teacher Sarah Garden about how you can support your local small businesses during the pandemic and why those businesses matter.
In the second part of this two-part series, Kat, Kyle, and Molly Birkholm delve into the role that men can play in women's empowerment. Learn more about the Women's Empowerment Initiative here. Send your comments, questions, and future show ideas...
Kat and Kyle chat with Amber Karnes, the founder of Body Positive Yoga, about identifying wellness barriers and creating inclusive yoga spaces. Talking points include: What is Body Positive Yoga and what inspired Amber to create it? Representation matters: how...
Kat and Kyle interview YI featured teacher Colin Hall about social activism during the current pandemic.
Kat and Kyle talk with Jivana Heyman, the founder of Accessible Yoga, about making yoga—particularly yoga philosophy—more accessible for all. Talking points include: A misconception that makes yoga philosophy seem inaccessible. Getting real (less academic, more relatable) about how we...
Kat and Kyle interview Jill Miller about tools for regulating your nervous system, how to develop curiosity for science, and the complexities of parenting while running a business.
Kat and Kyle interview Jesal Parikh and Tejal Patel from the Yoga is Dead Podcast about personal responsibility, the importance of community during social distancing, and how we can support our yoga teachers right now.
Kat and Kyle interview YI featured teacher Rocky Heron about how to stay engaged with your practice, teaching, and art.
Kat and Kyle interview YI featured teacher Dianne Bondy about maintaining your practice, parenting, and some ways to give back to your community during these uncertain times.
Kat and Kyle interview YI featured teacher Trina Altman about the importance of "paying it forward" and helping out our friends and colleagues during quarantine.
What occurs in our tissues and our minds when we experience pain? What does it mean to really "listen to our bodies"? How do we effectively talk about pain in yoga? Doctor of physical therapy Shanté Cofield, aka the Movement...
Who says resistance bands can't be a yoga prop? Join Kat, Kyle, and Trina for the second part of their lively discussion on the value of taking an interdisciplinary approach to yoga. If you didn't catch the first half of...
Kat and Kyle interview* Trina Altman about the value of taking an interdisciplinary approach to yoga by incorporating somatics, resistance bands (i.e., non-yoga props), Pilates, and more, into a practice. Trina is the founder of Yoga Deconstructed®, Pilates Deconstructed®, and...