Wisdom of Yoga Podcast

Episode 36 - Demystifying the Chakras with Doug Keller

Episode 35 - New Perspectives on Anatomy with Noah Maze

In this episode of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Noah Maze. Noah shares with us new perspectives of anatomy in yoga. - How the understanding of anatomy of yoga has shifted over the years and why. - How new perspectives on anatomy effects the way we practice and teach yoga. - Noah explains ways in which we can optimize our practice with increased mobility and movement.

Episode 35 - NEW PERSPECTIVES ON ANATOMY AND YOGA WITH NOAH MAZE

In this episode of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Noah Maze. Noah shares with us new perspectives of anatomy in yoga. - How the understanding of anatomy of yoga has shifted over the years and why. - How new perspectives on anatomy effects the way we practice and teach yoga. - Noah explains ways in which we can optimize our practice with increased mobility and movement.

Episode 34 - The subtle body and Yoga with Doug Keller

Episode 33 - Deepening your practice with the bandhas with noah maze

In this episode of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Noah Maze. Noah shares with us: • How engaging the bandhas affects both his personal practice as well as his students • The benefits of engaging the bandhas, physically, mentally, energetically, and enhancing his exploration into deeper practice of meditation • How using the bandhas helps us to stabilize and purify the body and mind, engaging both the physical and subtle bodies • The philosophical origins and practices of th...

Episode 32 -A Journey Through the Five Koshas with Bill Mahoney

In this episode of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Bill Mahony. Bill shares with us : - What are the koshas and why would understanding the koshas be helpful for a yoga teacher or practitioner? - What was the original goal of yogic practices from early practitioners – and how do the practices of asana, meditation, breathwork, yogic study  support that goal? - How can our modern-day yoga practitioner begin to incorporate these practices into their daily life.

Episode 31 - Awakening to who we truly are with richard miller

In episode 31 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Richard Miller, founder of iRest, who explains what our Essential Nature is. Richard  shares with us What our Essential Nature is - the underlying Mysterious Essence that’s given birth to everyone, everything, and the entire cosmos. Explain how our identity can be held captive by our false assumptions of who and what we are Explain how we are blocked from our Essential Nature How does the study of the koshas help us dee...

Episode 30 - Why Alignment Matters With Doug Keller

In Episode 30 of the Yoga of Wisdom Podcast, Saraswati interviews Doug Keller. Doug shares with us deeper perspectives on alignment in yoga.

Episode 29 -The Yogic Art of Living and Dying with Anne Douglas

In Episode 29 of the Yoga of Wisdom Podcast, Anne shares with us the ways in which the teachings of yoga help us in our lives as well as in facing our death.

Episode 28 - You are the window through which you see the world: how our perception creates our experience with Deane Juhan

In Episode 28 of the Yoga of Wisdom Podcast, Deane Juhan, best known as the author of Job’s Body: A Handbook for Bodywork, shares with us the healing power of awakening to the mystery of being.

Episode 27 - Introduction to Yoga Nidra and iRest with Stephanie Lopez

In Episode 27 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Stephanie Lopez about the practice of Integrative Restoration.

Episode 26 - Writing As a Path to Awakening with Albert Flynn Desilver

In Episode 26 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Albert Flynn DeSilver.

Episode 25 - Yoga for Times of Change with Nina Zolotow

In Episode 25 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Nina Zolotow.

Episode 24 - Pathways to Inner and Outer Peace with Bill Mahony

In Episode 24 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Bill Mahony shares with us teachings from the Yoga Sutra on cultivating heart qualities as a pathway to peace.

Episode 23 - Yoga and the Chakras with Anodea Judith

In Episode 23 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Anodea Judith, known for her groundbreaking work reviving the chakra system of ancient yoga, who shares with us her passion for the chakras.

Episode 22 - Life Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita with Carlos Pomeda

In Episode 22 of the Yoga of Wisdom Podcast, Saraswati interviews Carlos Pomeda about the classic text Bhagavad Gita.

Episode 21 - Wisdom from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika with Richard Rosen

In Episode 21 of the Yoga of Wisdom Podcast, Saraswati interviews Richard Rosen about the classic text The Hatha Yoga Pradipika.

Episode 20 - Unlock Your Greatness And Manifest Your Dreams with Harriette Cole

In Episode 20 of the Yoga of Wisdom Podcast, Saraswati interviews best-selling author and media expert, Harriette Cole.

Episode 19 - Examining the Latest Scientific Developments in Body-Mind Research and How This Impacts Our Recovery from Injury and Trauma with Deane Juhan

In Episode 19 of the Yoga of Wisdom Podcast, Deane Juhan, best known as the author of Job’s Body: A Handbook for Bodywork, shares with us the latest scientific developments in body-mind research.

Episode 18 - Inner and Outer Transformation with Darren Rhodes

In episode 18 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Darren Rhodes shares his experience of inner and outer transformation through yoga.

Episode 17 - The Journey of Awakening Through Meditation with Richard Miller

In episode 17 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Richard Miller shares with us how yogic practices help us to heal and transform.

Episode 16 - Understanding Alignment in Yoga with Amy Ippoliti

In episode 16 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Amy Ippoliti, yoga teacher, shares her understanding of alignment in yoga.

Episode 15 - Ego Relaxation and The Way of Grace with Miranda Macpherson

In Episode 15 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Miranda Macpherson, spiritual teacher, who shares the process of ego relaxation ad how to open to grace.

Episode 14 - Reduce Stress and Gain Energy with Restorative Yoga with Barrie Risman

In Episode 14 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Barrie Risman, a famous yoga teacher, who shares with us her life-long love of yoga and the power of Restorative Yoga.

Episode 13 - Yogic Teachings as a Roadmap for Life with Bill Mahony

In Episode 13 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Bill Mahony, Professor of Religion, who shares with us how yogic teachings can help us navigate our lives.

Episode 12 - Navigating the Challenges of Life with Charles Zook

In Episode 12 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Charles Zook, masterful Life and Business coach, who shares with us ways to navigate challenges and difficult situations in our lives.

Episode 11 - The Science of Yoga with Eddie Stern

In Episode 11 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Eddie Stern, renowned Yoga teacher, and best-selling author, who shares with us his study and research into the science of yoga and how it transforms your life.

Episode 10 - The Healing Power of Breath Practice with Sue Elkind

In Episode 10 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Sue Elkind, yoga teacher and founder of Dig Yoga, who shares with us the powerful and transformative effects of breath practices.

Episode 9 - Clean Mind – Clean Life with Tara Stiles

In this episode 9 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Tara Stiles shares with us how we can bring yogic principles into our daily life.

Episode 8 - Yoga for Life with Doug Keller

In Episode 8 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Doug Keller shares with us his journey into yoga and the deeper meaning of alignment in yoga.

Episode 7 - The Power of Manifestation with Richelle Donigan

In Episode 7 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Richelle Donigan shares with us the powerful practice of visioning and how it is particularly important in this unpredictable and challenging time.

Episode 6 - Yoga for Mental Health with Kenya Aissa

In Episode 6 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Kenya Aissa shares with us why she recommends the practice to others for physical and emotional health and how the practice is the foundation for her work as a Diversity and Inclusivity Trainer in Oakland

Episode 5 - Practices for Equanimity with Beryl Bender Birch

In this episode of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Beryl Bender Birch. They discuss the deeper meaning and purpose of yoga and what are the most easily misunderstood aspects of yoga.

Episode 4 - Dynamic Anatomy with Deane Juhan

In Episode 4 of the Yoga of Wisdom Podcast, Deane Juhan shares with us how can we best approach health and healing during challenging times. How to take better care of ourselves personally and our world and how the yogic practices of asana, breathwork and meditation support a healthy mind and body.

Episode 3 - Shake Off Your Tension with Maria Alfaro

In Episode 3 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Maria Alfaro E-RYT, TRE™ Trainer shares how to shake off your stress, tension, and trauma with the practice Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE). Learn about Self Induced Therapeutic Tremors (SITT) to release tension and calm the nervous system, returning the body to a state of balance.

Episode 2 - The Power of Mantra: Practices For Transformation with Heather Wertheimer

In Episode 2 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Heather Wertheimer shares how Mantra is a powerful resource to help us during the deeply challenging times we’re facing as a society and how this practice can increase your capacity for love, inner peace, and compassion and is a vehicle for transformation.

Episode 1 - Shift Your Life from Overwhelm to Ease with Marc Holzman

In Episode 1 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Marc Holzman shares his journey of navigating stress and overwhelm through the lenses of Yoga, Ayurveda, an immersion into meditation and Yoga Nidra. He explains the ways in which these profound practices integrate and enable potent personal transformation

Episode 22 - Life Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita with Carlos Pomeda

In this episode of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Carlos Pomeda. Carlos shares with us : • Why the Bhagavad Gita is such an important and powerful text • How studying yoga wisdom transforms your life • What the deeper goals of yoga offer us

Episode 21 - Wisdom from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika with Richard Rosen

In this episode of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Saraswati interviews Richard Rosen. Richard shares with us : • Why the Hatha Yoga Pradipika is an essential text for yogis • Yogic techniques to unblock stuck energy • How yogic practices can be incorporated into your daily practice

Episode 20 - Unlock Your Greatness And Manifest Your Dreams with Harriette Cole

In Episode 20 of the Yoga of Wisdom Podcast, Saraswati interviews best-selling author and media expert, Harriette Cole. Harriette shares with us : • How to unlock your greatness and align with your dreams • What holds us back from living a fulfilling life • How the practice of meditation and self-care support our journey

Episode 19 - Examining the Latest Scientific Developments in Body-Mind Research and How This Impacts Our Recovery from Injury and Trauma with Deane Juhan

In Episode 19 of the Yoga of Wisdom Podcast, Saraswati interviews Deane Juhan who is one of core faculty at Yogakula. Deane Juhan may be best known as the author of Job’s Body: A Handbook for Bodywork.  As an expert in the field of body therapeutics, Deane shares with us the latest scientific developments in body-mind research: - The polyvagal nerve functions effecting our autonomic nervous system and how to optimally shift from active state to relaxed state - The emerging research on neuro...

Episode 42 - Examining the Latest Scientific Developments in Body-Mind Research and How This Impacts Our Recovery from Injury and Trauma with Deane Juhan

In Episode 42 of the Yoga of Wisdom Podcast, Saraswati interviews Deane Juhan who is one of core faculty at Yogakula. Deane Juhan may be best known as the author of Job’s Body: A Handbook for Bodywork.  As an expert in the field of body therapeutics, Deane shares with us the latest scientific developments in body-mind research: - The polyvagal nerve functions effecting our autonomic nervous system and how to optimally shift from active state to relaxed state - The emerging research on neuro...

Episode 41 - Inner and Outer Transformation with Darren Rhodes

In episode 40 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Darren Rhodes shares his experience of inner and outer transformation through yoga. Darren shares with us: - The benefits of yoga practice – body, mind, and in life. - What is alignment and balanced action in yoga - How to avoid injury

Episode 18 - Inner and Outer Transformation with Darren Rhodes

In episode 18 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Darren Rhodes shares his experience of inner and outer transformation through yoga. Darren shares with us: - The benefits of yoga practice – body, mind, and in life. - What is alignment and balanced action in yoga - How to avoid injury

Episode 40 - The Journey of Awakening Through Meditation with Richard Miller

In episode 40 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Richard Miller shares his journey of awakening through meditation Richard shares with us : - How the yogic practices help us to heal and transform - The deeper promise of the yoga practices and how can this affect us in the other parts of our life.

Episode 39 - Understanding Alignment in Yoga with Amy Ippoliti

In episode 39 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Amy Ippoliti shares her understanding of alignment in yoga. Amy shares with us : • How to keep the body moving safely in asana practice • Helpful alignment instructions • Alignment instructions that are not so helpful or could create injury

Episode 38 - Ego Relaxation and The Way of Grace with Miranda Macpherson

In episode 38 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Miranda Macpherson shares the process of ego relaxation ad how to open to grace. Miranda shares with us : • The process of surrender and ego relaxation • How to open to grace and become more graceful human beings • Healing practices for stressful times

Episode 37 - The Healing Power of Singing with Heather Wertheimer

In Episode 37 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Heather Wertheimer shares with how music and singing healed her Heather shares with us : • How music healed her from anxiety and addiction. • How singing and music are healing practices • Her daily rituals

Episode 36 - Ayurveda and Yoga with Dr Aparna Dandekar

In Episode 36 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Dr Aparna Dandekar shares her life-long love of Ayurveda Apana shares with us : • Her exploration into Ayurveda • The alignment principles of Ayurveda • Combining Yoga and Ayurveda

Episode 35 - Yoga and Healing with Dr Timothy McCall

In Episode 35 of the Wisdom of Yoga Podcast, Dr Timothy McCall, shares his journey of healing from cancer Timothy shares with us : • His exploration into the healing power of yoga as a Dr • Research about the power of practice • His own journey healing from cancer