#172: Doubt, Shame and Blame: How Your Shadow...

In this episode of Yoga Inspiration, Kino answers student questions about the Ashtanga Yoga Intermediate Series, traditionally known as Nāḍī Śodhana. We explore the structure and purpose of Second Series, including its deep backbends, leg-behind-the-head postures, arm balances, i ...  Show more

At first glance, Ashtanga Yoga may look like a simple sequence of postures. But beneath the surface lies a subtle framework that carries the entire method: Tristhāna, the threefold support of breath, posture, and gaze. In this episode, Kino and Tim explore the deeper meaning of T ...  Show more

Episode 244: What It Really Means to Live a Yoga Inspired Life | In this heartfelt solo episode, Shayla revisits the foundational theme of the podcast—what it actually means to live a yoga inspired life. Inspired by her own journey that began 16 years ago, Sh ...

"You belong here." A simple phrase from a yoga class that hit me hard. Yoga has been a space for healing, but also for embracing being the beginner, the outsider. Those words reminded me how often we question our place—whether in a new environment, chasing a dream, o ...

In this episode, we delve into the profound aspects of yoga philosophy, exploring the interplay between Prakriti, Purusha, and the three gunas: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Discover how these fundamental energies shape our perceptions and actions, influencing our journey towards ...

Self-deception can keep us trapped in cycles of untruth. This meditation uses Usha Mudra to gently illuminate these blind spots, allowing us to see ourselves with greater clarity and compassion. By connecting with the energy of new beginnings, we can break free from self-deceptio ...  Show more