Today, I want to share with you a helpful guide that I’ve created for pronouncing Sanskrit yoga pose names. Many people who join yoga teacher trainings express their desire to learn how to correctly pronounce these pose names. In response to this common need, I’ve compiled a list of the most essential yoga poses and […]

Teaching a yoga and asana class is not just about cueing. I believe that in the modern yoga world, teacher trainings, and yoga studios have placed too much emphasis on cueing over the past few decades. Teachers have been trained to cue and improve their cues, but I think that a lot of it comes […]

I am currently immersed in editing my 200-hour manual. It’s one of my favorite annual tasks to update the syllabus and ensure it’s better than the previous year’s. Similar to the headstand episode from last week, this one is also inspired by the upcoming season. My 200-hour program begins in September, just 5 weeks from […]

As I was preparing for today’s podcast episode, I stumbled upon a blog post I wrote nine years ago which delved into the reasons why I am fond of headstands. I discussed its benefits, and drawbacks, and even touched on the mythical story associated with it. Today’s episode is deeply inspired by that blog post. […]

Today’s episode features a deep dive into the intersection of social media and yoga. It’s an important listen for those active on social media, as well as for those who may have chosen to disconnect from it due to its distractions. We have Daniel Simpson, the author of “The Truth of Yoga,” joining us in […]

I’m excited to welcome Swami Chidananda to the show, our first-ever Swamiji guest. The topic of peace has been on my mind for many months now. Especially given the current state of affairs in the world. With so many lacking peace and suffering beyond what is comprehensible to many of us. I wanted to ask […]

Being able to make a positive impact and serve others brings me great joy. As I’ve been brainstorming ways to help yoga teachers enhance their skills and effectiveness in the classroom, I’m excited about the ideas that have emerged. While developing a new course, I’m sharing these valuable insights on the podcast, aiming to provide […]

In this episode of the Let’s Talk Yoga podcast, we welcome Savitha Enner, a fellow yoga teacher from Karnataka, India. Savitha shares her unique perspective on living yogic wisdom, which she affectionately calls the “lazy person’s approach.” I discovered Savitha on Instagram and she has a rich cultural understanding of yoga from her upbringing in […]

As yoga teachers, I believe that it’s our responsibility to link the ancient wisdom of yoga to asana practice. We can do this by teaching philosophy and yogic wisdom in small, relatable, and authentic ways. By breaking it down into bite-sized chunks, students can apply yoga’s deeper meaning in their daily lives. It’s not just […]

Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice that holds immense potential for our well-being, yet it remains somewhat hidden in the shadows. Today, we’re fortunate to have Sandeep Manur, a seasoned yoga teacher, studio owner, and teacher trainer, back on the podcast to unravel the mysteries of Yoga Nidra. Sandeep answers questions like what yoga nidra […]