Episodes

  • Interview with Gary Plato

    Interview with Gary Plato
    Jun 22 2022
    A clinical psychologist, a social worker, and an educator walk into a bar... it's all one guy though! Here he is discussing the therapeutic and rehabilitative benefits of yoga for students, incarcerated people, the elderly, and those recovering from injury. Questions for him can be addressed to yogafirepodcast@gmail.com
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    47 mins
  • Breadcrumb trails and practice

    Breadcrumb trails and practice
    Jan 24 2022
    The most important step in improving your home practice is... getting yourself to practice at home in the first place! I discuss a strategy to help yourself practice more, and more fully, without the peer pressure of being in a live class. Wanna support the podcast? buymeacoffee.com/yogafirepod
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    18 mins
  • Pratyahara sensory withdrawal (the fifth limb)

    Pratyahara sensory withdrawal (the fifth limb)
    Jun 21 2021
    The enigmatic 5th limb of ashtanga involves practicing withdrawing from your senses. It can improve your peace of mind and help dredge up insights from your subconscious mind. But what the **** does any of that even mean? I'll try to break it down for you. Questions or comments? Contact yogafirepodcast@gmail.com
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    36 mins
  • Activism and social engagment

    Activism and social engagment
    Aug 8 2020
    Discussion of how the internal work of yoga can be applied to one's engagement with the external (political) world. Extended version of a talk I gave at a big union conference. Om chant from Rajshri Soul https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoQaZS8YdKkyfBwGZay-Xg
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    24 mins
  • Niyama observances (the second limb)

    Niyama observances (the second limb)
    Jun 17 2020
    A deep dive into the moral observances of yoga. Practicing them is a way to work on your own consciousness and attitude, to help you better express your authentic self as you go through life. Known as the "niyamas," these are collectively the second limb of ashtanga. Questions or comments? Contact yogafirepodcast@gmail.com or tweet @yogafirepodcast. Want to learn more? Visit Patreon.com/yogafire to sign up for my Zoom classes.
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    33 mins
  • Interview with Sylvie Horvath

    Interview with Sylvie Horvath
    Dec 31 2019
    A Milwaukee yogini chats about the ontology of being, the importance of rituals and mantras, legendary superhuman feats, the teleology of props in your practice, and what teaching is like. You can now find her at souldimension.org
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Yama disciplines (the first limb)

    Yama disciplines (the first limb)
    Jun 21 2019
    This episode discusses the moral restraints recommended by yoga. Practicing them is a way to work on your own consciousness and attitude, such that the higher limbs of yoga will be easier to attain. Known as the "yamas," they are collectively the first, most fundamental limb of ashtanga, and they're something you can practice anywhere at any time! Questions or comments? Contact yogafirepodcast@gmail.com or tweet @yogafirepodcast.
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    21 mins
  • Interview with Clint Murphy

    Interview with Clint Murphy
    Aug 2 2018
    A yogi from the high deserts of New Mexico chats about anusara-style tantric yoga, Fight Club and the importance of surrender, getting stuck in ruts (samskara), and the practice of staying in the present moment.
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    23 mins