Native Yoga Toddcast

Sathu Jois | Ashtanga Lineage, Joyful Practice & the Future of Yoga

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/950785/open_sms] Sathu Jois is a dedicated Ashtanga yoga teacher rooted in a rich lineage as the granddaughter of Pattabhi Jois and daughter of Manju Jois. Immersed in yoga from birth, she deepened her practice during the COVID-19 pandemic while studying with her father. A former dance major, Sathu blends discipline and joy in her teaching and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Yoga Therapy and Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University, with hopes of working with veterans. Visit Sathu: https://joissathu.com/ [https://joissathu.com/] Key Takeaways: * Sathu Jois combines her Ashtanga lineage with modern yoga therapy to cater to a diverse range of students, including those with therapeutic needs. * The integration of joy and exploration in yoga practice can help soften strict perceptions and promote a holistic approach to personal and communal growth. * Sathu's work aims to support veterans by applying yoga's transformative tools to relieve physical and mental stress. * Understanding the female cycle and the impact of daily variances reflects in Sathu’s yoga practice and her teaching philosophy. * Sathu aspires to create a community-focused yoga retreat and farm, embodying the spirit of inclusivity and joy. Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇 8IN8 Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners Course Online- Learn 8 Limb Yoga in 8 Days - Get FREE coupon code for a limited time only (Regular price $88) https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/ [https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/] Practice with Native Yoga Online - New classes EVERY day - Use Code FIRSTMONTHFREE https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-class [https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-class] Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube [https://youtube.com/user/NativeYogaCenter]. Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce’s website: bryceallynband.com [https://bryceallynband.com/]and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IOp11OGJu17ORbUA6FqsK?si=7Q84kTnKRMutyGNVG-IOCQ&nd=1], B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify. Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogacenter.com [info@nativeyogacenter.com?subject=Native%20Yoga%20Toddcast] Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/nativeyogacenter] Native Yoga website: here [https://www.nativeyogacenter.com] YouTube: here [https://www.youtube.com/user/NativeYogaCenter] Instagram: @nativeyoga [https://www.instagram.com/nativeyoga/] Twitter: @nativeyoga [https://twitter.com/nativeyoga] Facebook: @nativeyogacenter [https://www.facebook.com/nativeyogacenter/] LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-mclaughlin-503686126/]

Christiane Coste Cacho | Ashtanga Yoga, Motherhood & Social Justice

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/950785/open_sms] Christiane Coste Cacho is an accomplished yoga instructor and social justice advocate. With a background in classical ballet and a Master's in Human Rights Studies from Columbia University, Christiane has seamlessly merged her passion for movement with her dedication to humanitarian work. She has worked with Freedom House, focusing on activists and journalists at risk in Latin America, while also delving into academia as a professor. Christiane now runs a successful yoga studio in Seattle with her husband, Brendan Smullen, where they emphasize community-driven yoga practice that is inclusive and socially responsible. Visit Christiane: https://www.theyogashalaseattle.com/ [https://www.theyogashalaseattle.com/] Key Takeaways: * The Role of Yoga in Resilience: Christiane explains how yoga helped her process the challenging emotional impacts of her work in human rights and social justice, providing a somatic outlet for stress relief. * Community-Centric Business Model: Emphasizing inclusivity through sliding scale payments and constant support for diverse communities is a key aspect of their studio’s success. * Navigating Cultural Crossroads: Insights into balancing Mexican cultural values with life in the U.S., especially in understanding family dynamics and respect for the elderly. * Motherhood and Practice Evolution: Motherhood has shaped Christiane’s approach to yoga, advocating for adaptations in practice that honor one’s current life stage and physical capabilities. Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇 8IN8 Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners Course Online- Learn 8 Limb Yoga in 8 Days - Get FREE coupon code for a limited time only (Regular price $88) https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/ [https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/] Practice with Native Yoga Online - New classes EVERY day - Use Code FIRSTMONTHFREE https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-class [https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-class] Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube [https://youtube.com/user/NativeYogaCenter]. Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce’s website: bryceallynband.com [https://bryceallynband.com/]and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IOp11OGJu17ORbUA6FqsK?si=7Q84kTnKRMutyGNVG-IOCQ&nd=1], B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify. Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogacenter.com [info@nativeyogacenter.com?subject=Native%20Yoga%20Toddcast] https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/ Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/nativeyogacenter] Native Yoga website: here [https://www.nativeyogacenter.com] YouTube: here [https://www.youtube.com/user/NativeYogaCenter] Instagram: @nativeyoga [https://www.instagram.com/nativeyoga/] Twitter: @nativeyoga [https://twitter.com/nativeyoga] Facebook: @nativeyogacenter [https://www.facebook.com/nativeyogacenter/] LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-mclaughlin-503686126/]

Robert Moses | Advaita Vedanta: Reality, Illusion, and the Nature of Consciousness

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/950785/open_sms] Robert Moses is a renowned expert in yoga philosophy and Advaita Vedanta. With over five decades of experience in studying and teaching Vedanta, Robert has become a respected figure in the field. He has been closely associated with influential teachers such as Eddie Stern and is the founder of the website Namarupa.org. Robert's extensive travels and his appreciation of luminaries like Ramana Maharishi have enriched his understanding and teachings in yoga, Vedanta, and pranayama practices. Visit Robert here: https://namarupa.org/ [https://namarupa.org/] Key Takeaways: * Advaita Vedanta Philosophy: Advaita Vedanta posits that all perceived separation is an illusion; there is only one supreme consciousness. * Impact of Vedanta: Robert Moses illustrates how the teachings of Vedanta have profoundly transformed his understanding of identity and consciousness. * Yoga Practices: The discussion highlights how pranayama and meditation are tools to maintain balance, calm, and awareness in everyday life. * On Suffering and Empathy: Advaita Vedanta acknowledges suffering but encourages empathy while recognizing it as part of the illusory world. * Personal Growth: Regular practice, combined with understanding karma, faith, and consciousness, leads to profound self-awareness and peace. Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇 8IN8 Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners Course Online- Learn 8 Limb Yoga in 8 Days - Get FREE coupon code for a limited time only (Regular price $88) https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/ [https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/] Practice with Native Yoga Online - New classes EVERY day - Use Code FIRSTMONTHFREE https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-class [https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-class] Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube [https://youtube.com/user/NativeYogaCenter]. Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce’s website: bryceallynband.com [https://bryceallynband.com/]and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IOp11OGJu17ORbUA6FqsK?si=7Q84kTnKRMutyGNVG-IOCQ&nd=1], B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify. Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogacenter.com [info@nativeyogacenter.com?subject=Native%20Yoga%20Toddcast] https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/ Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/nativeyogacenter] Native Yoga website: here [https://www.nativeyogacenter.com] YouTube: here [https://www.youtube.com/user/NativeYogaCenter] Instagram: @nativeyoga [https://www.instagram.com/nativeyoga/] Twitter: @nativeyoga [https://twitter.com/nativeyoga] Facebook: @nativeyogacenter [https://www.facebook.com/nativeyogacenter/] LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-mclaughlin-503686126/]

Simon Borg-Olivier: From Tradition to Innovation in Yoga

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/950785/open_sms] Simon Borg-Olivier is a renowned yoga practitioner, physiotherapist, and movement expert with over four decades of experience. He is known for his innovative integration of traditional yoga practices with modern physiotherapy principles. Having studied under legendary yoga masters such as B.K.S. Iyengar and other prominent instructors, he has developed a unique teaching philosophy that emphasizes breathwork, movement, and the inner workings of the body. Simon is a passionate educator, sharing his expertise through various courses, workshops, and online platforms. Visit Simon here: https://simonborgolivier.com/ [https://simonborgolivier.com/] Key Takeaways: * Simon Borg-Olivier stresses the importance of moving from your core and breathing less to achieve a meditative state and optimal body function. * The Five Dimensional Synergy Flow integrates principles from yoga, martial arts, and indigenous practices, emphasizing natural movement and breath. * Emphasizing health, happiness, and longevity over physical aesthetics is crucial in yoga practice according to Simon. * Misconceptions about breathwork and stretching can lead to ineffective and sometimes harmful practices. Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇 8IN8 Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners Course Online- Learn 8 Limb Yoga in 8 Days - Get FREE coupon code for a limited time only (Regular price $88) https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/ [https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/] Practice with Native Yoga Online - New classes EVERY day - Use Code FIRSTMONTHFREE https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-class [https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-class] Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube [https://youtube.com/user/NativeYogaCenter]. Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce’s website: bryceallynband.com [https://bryceallynband.com/]and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IOp11OGJu17ORbUA6FqsK?si=7Q84kTnKRMutyGNVG-IOCQ&nd=1], B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify. Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogacenter.com [info@nativeyogacenter.com?subject=Native%20Yoga%20Toddcast] https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/ Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/nativeyogacenter] Native Yoga website: here [https://www.nativeyogacenter.com] YouTube: here [https://www.youtube.com/user/NativeYogaCenter] Instagram: @nativeyoga [https://www.instagram.com/nativeyoga/] Twitter: @nativeyoga [https://twitter.com/nativeyoga] Facebook: @nativeyogacenter [https://www.facebook.com/nativeyogacenter/] LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-mclaughlin-503686126/]

Santina Giardina-Chard: Breaking Free from Addiction Through Ashtanga Yoga & Gestalt Therapy

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/950785/open_sms] Santina Giardina-Chard is a dedicated Ashtanga yoga teacher, having mastered all levels up to the fourth series. Alongside her yoga practice, Santina is a certified gestalt therapist with a master's degree, tirelessly working with clients to explore how their past influences their present experiences and relationships. Her holistic approach combines yoga and gestalt therapy to offer profound insights into personal development and self-awareness. Visit Santina here: https://insanyoga.com/ [https://insanyoga.com/] Key Takeaways: * Integration of Yoga and Therapy: Santina illustrates how Ashtanga yoga and gestalt therapy synergize to promote self-awareness and personal growth. * Freedom Through Deep Self-Contact: The practice of turning towards personal challenges and emotions with curiosity can lead to liberation from past patterns. * Phenomenological Observation: Understanding one's physical and emotional reactions in the present moment is essential for overcoming past influences. * Horizontal Relationship Dynamics: Gestalt therapy emphasizes creating a non-hierarchical, safe space for exploration and healing. * Continual Learning in Practice: Both yoga and gestalt therapy require ongoing personal development to effectively support others. Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇 8IN8 Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners Course Online- Learn 8 Limb Yoga in 8 Days - Get FREE coupon code for a limited time only (Regular price $88) https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/ [https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/] Practice with Native Yoga Online - New classes EVERY day - Use Code FIRSTMONTHFREE https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-class [https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-class] Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube [https://youtube.com/user/NativeYogaCenter]. Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce’s website: bryceallynband.com [https://bryceallynband.com/]and sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder [https://open.spotify.com/artist/4IOp11OGJu17ORbUA6FqsK?si=7Q84kTnKRMutyGNVG-IOCQ&nd=1], B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify. Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogacenter.com [info@nativeyogacenter.com?subject=Native%20Yoga%20Toddcast] https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/ Support the show [https://www.paypal.me/nativeyogacenter] Native Yoga website: here [https://www.nativeyogacenter.com] YouTube: here [https://www.youtube.com/user/NativeYogaCenter] Instagram: @nativeyoga [https://www.instagram.com/nativeyoga/] Twitter: @nativeyoga [https://twitter.com/nativeyoga] Facebook: @nativeyogacenter [https://www.facebook.com/nativeyogacenter/] LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-mclaughlin-503686126/]