Western Yoga Saints

Yoga and Fashion

It seems that yoga pants are everywhere these days, but why?! Who invented them? And what did yoga students wear before they were invented? This episode of The Vessel zooms in on the current trend of yoga clothing and also features a guest appearance by 500 RYT, movement artist, and former professional cheerleader, Ericka Kelly.

The Floral Element

Flowers. They’re more than just decoration. Herbs and plants have been used for beauty and in conjunction with spirituality for thousands of years. But how can modern yoga students mindfully pair medicinal plants -like cannabis or mugwort- into an authentic practice? Is it possible to find harmony and balance using herbalism? Featuring guest appearances by Devin of Antheus Design and Hannah Mason or Lit Yoga.

Food is Sexy

Do you turn into an animal when you eat something really great? When’s the last time you had a really sexy plate of food? In this episode we examine the intersection of beauty and food by breaking down what goes into making great food and the philosophy behind it. Featuring chef and host Sarah Adams. Topics: global food, nutrition tips from a model, best places to eat in New York, and more.

Western Yoga Saints

Yoga was introduced to North America in the mid 19th century by Swami Vivekananda. Who were 19th century American yogis? And just how dangerous was it to practice yoga in America for the first 100 years after it was introduced? Featuring guest appearance by sexologist, ashtanga yogini, and behavioral therapist Eryvis Halphen. Topics: - The first western yoga teachers and yogins - Cultural receptivity to yoga in the 19th and early 20th century - The myth of Chandra and Ganesha - The yoga saint Ashtavakra

Welcome to American Yoga

Yoga has been absorbed into popular culture. Over 20 million people “do yoga” in the United States. But what does living and teaching yoga in 2020 really look like? Featuring yoga teacher and rest advocate Kristina Modeste and poet, podcaster, and yoga teacher Olka Baldeh.  Topics: -The sexualisation and capitalization of yoga  -Visibility in yoga  -Diversity in yoga  -Instagram yoga