Key Topics

• Briiohn's journey from accounting career to yoga teaching through personal healing with back pain, scoliosis, and endometriosis
• Body awareness and mind-body connection as pathway to managing chronic pain and releasing disconnection from physical sensations
• Teaching philosophy using "bright stars" metaphor to guide students from easy concepts to deeper yogic understanding with autonomy
• Overcoming body shame and comparison culture through present-moment awareness and non-judgmental practice on the mat
• Breath work practices for anxiety relief and nervous system regulation through nostril breathing and balancing brain activity

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About YogaScussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

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Current Release Schedule:

New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

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Key Topics

• Briiohn's journey from accounting career to yoga teaching through personal healing with back pain, scoliosis, and endometriosis
• Body awareness and mind-body connection as pathway to managing chronic pain and releasing disconnection from physical sensations
• Teaching philosophy using "bright stars" metaphor to guide students from easy concepts to deeper yogic understanding with autonomy
• Overcoming body shame and comparison culture through present-moment awareness and non-judgmental practice on the mat
• Breath work practices for anxiety relief and nervous system regulation through nostril breathing and balancing brain activity

Follow YogaScussion wherever you get your podcasts. To get access to ad-free episodes five days early and attend live show recordings, join the YogaScussion Circle!

About YogaScussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

> Join the YogaScussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the YogaScussion

> Donate to the Show

> Shop the YogaScussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

> Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

> Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

> Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

> Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

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Key Topics

• Michael's journey from HIV diagnosis to finding yoga as agency, community, and spiritual practice
• Teaching yoga to people living with HIV across Africa, Asia, and the U.S. as an act of care and empowerment
• Weaving yoga with creative writing to help students cultivate embodied, sensory-rich prose through body awareness
• Walking Chicago's Coast: a 63-mile urban pilgrimage blending memoir, environmental witness, and walking meditation
• How walking cultivates perception, empathy, and connection to place as an extension of yoga practice

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About YogaScussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

> Join the YogaScussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the YogaScussion

> Donate to the Show

> Shop the YogaScussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

> Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

> Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

> Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

> Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

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Follow YogaScussion wherever you get your podcasts. To get access to ad-free episodes five days early and attend live show recordings, join the YogaScussion Circle!

About YogaScussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

> Join the YogaScussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the YogaScussion

> Donate to the Show

> Shop the YogaScussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

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> Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

> Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

> Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

> Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

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Key Topics

• Christy's journey from high-stress corporate career to yoga teacher and studio owner in Los Angeles
• The "yoga of responsibility" framework: taking ownership of thoughts, words, and actions for conscious living
• Yoga philosophy as practical tool for leadership, business ethics, and sustainable success without self-awareness
• Nature connection and one-pointed focus as essential practices for nervous system regulation and embodimen
• Attention, responsibility, and integration as the three pillars of yoga practice for holistic wellbeing

Audio Disclaimer: there were some echoing sounds in this recording that we couldn't entirely get rid of. Apologies, but otherwise, we think this is another great YogaScussion!

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About YogaScussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

> Join the YogaScussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the YogaScussion

> Donate to the Show

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> Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

> Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

> Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

> Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

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Follow YogaScussion wherever you get your podcasts. To get access to ad-free episodes five days early and attend live show recordings, join the YogaScussion Circle!

About YogaScussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

> Join the YogaScussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the YogaScussion

> Donate to the Show

> Shop the YogaScussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

> Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

> Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

> Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

> Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

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Recording date: April 16, 2026

Key Topics:

• Bernie Clark defines prana as communication energy connecting ancient wisdom with modern science

• Fascia research reveals how connective tissue relates to traditional meridian maps

• Breath physiology shows how slow breathing improves nervous system regulation and baroreflex

• Skeletal variation explains why one-size-fits-all alignment cues don't work for every body

• The yoga forest metaphor illustrates diverse philosophical paths within the broader tradition

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About YogaScussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

> Join the YogaScussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the YogaScussion

> Donate to the Show

> Shop the YogaScussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

> Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

> Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

> Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

> Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

Early access for YogaScussion Circle members (5 days before public)

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Follow YogaScussion wherever you get your podcasts. To get access to ad-free episodes five days early and attend live show recordings, join the YogaScussion Circle!

About YogaScussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

> Join the YogaScussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the YogaScussion

> Donate to the Show

> Shop the YogaScussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

> Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

> Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

> Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

> Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

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Key Topics

• Mark's journey: Delco, Philadelphia → Marines (Gulf War) → PTSD → meditation

• Simple zazen: balanced posture, cosmic mudra, staring at a wall

• "Trust the practice, not the teacher, book, or theory"

• Raw acceptance: working with the palette you have

• Meditation as "Netflix for the mind": watching inner voices without analysis

• Working with marginalized communities: death row, seniors, youth

• Teacher as practitioner first: emphasizing humanness over perfection

• The 5-minute prerequisite: building discipline without pressure

• "Balance, balance, balance" as yoga's essence

• Why less spiritual jargon = more accessibility for conservative communities

• Suffering as teacher: turning symptoms into awareness opportunities

Follow YogaScussion wherever you get your podcasts. To get access to ad-free episodes five days early and attend live show recordings, join the YogaScussion Circle!

About YogaScussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

> Join the YogaScussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the YogaScussion

> Donate to the Show

> Shop the YogaScussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

> Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

> Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

> Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

> Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

Early access for YogaScussion Circle members (5 days before public)

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Key Topics

• Mark's journey: Delco, Philadelphia → Marines (Gulf War) → PTSD → meditation

• Simple zazen: balanced posture, cosmic mudra, staring at a wall

• "Trust the practice, not the teacher, book, or theory"

• Raw acceptance: working with the palette you have

• Meditation as "Netflix for the mind": watching inner voices without analysis

• Working with marginalized communities: death row, seniors, youth

• Teacher as practitioner first: emphasizing humanness over perfection

• The 5-minute prerequisite: building discipline without pressure

• "Balance, balance, balance" as yoga's essence

• Why less spiritual jargon = more accessibility for conservative communities

• Suffering as teacher: turning symptoms into awareness opportunities

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yoga Scussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yoga Scussion

• Donate to the Show

• Shop the Yoga Scussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

• Early access for Yoga Scussion Circle members (3 days before public)

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Key takeaways:

• Rubina's journey: commercial artist → educator → Inner Design founder

• Yoga as removal, not addition: stripping back to reconnect with self

• Creativity, burnout, and AI anxiety in the entertainment industry

• Breathwork protocols: coherence breathing, box breathing, sighing for cortisol balance

• Trauma-informed yoga teaching: teacher as practitioner first

• Nervous system regulation: recognizing fight/flight/freeze without judgment

• Awareness, pause, and dropping expectations

• Yoga as ABC: Awareness, Breath, Connection

• Integrating yoga principles off the mat: boardroom to home

• Parenting and sharing mindfulness practices authentically

• Running, movement, and breath as yoga

• "Yoga is life living through me"

Sound Bites:

• "Awareness is pause."

• "Practice is never perfect."

• "Yoga has become a blood sport."

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yoga Scussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yoga Scussion

• Donate to the Show

• Shop the Yoga Scussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

• Early access for Yoga Scussion Circle members (3 days before public)

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Key takeaways:

• Rubina's journey: commercial artist → educator → Inner Design founder

• Yoga as removal, not addition: stripping back to reconnect with self

• Creativity, burnout, and AI anxiety in the entertainment industry

• Breathwork protocols: coherence breathing, box breathing, sighing for cortisol balance

• Trauma-informed yoga teaching: teacher as practitioner first

• Nervous system regulation: recognizing fight/flight/freeze without judgment

• Awareness, pause, and dropping expectations

• Yoga as ABC: Awareness, Breath, Connection

• Integrating yoga principles off the mat: boardroom to home

• Parenting and sharing mindfulness practices authentically

• Running, movement, and breath as yoga

• "Yoga is life living through me"

Sound Bites:

• "Awareness is pause."

• "Practice is never perfect."

• "Yoga has become a blood sport."

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yoga Scussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yoga Scussion

• Donate to the Show

• Shop the Yoga Scussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

• Early access for Yoga Scussion Circle members (3 days before public)

Follow and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others who might be interested.

Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Feel free to also check out Podmasana Media’s other shows: Podmasana and My Mindful Moment.

About YogaScussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the YogaScussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the YogaScussion

• Donate to the Show

• Shop the YogaScussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

• Early access for YogaScussion Circle members (3 days before public)

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Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Feel free to also check out Podmasana Media’s other shows: Podmasana and My Mindful Moment.

About YogaScussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the YogaScussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the YogaScussion

• Donate to the Show

• Shop the YogaScussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

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• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

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Takeaways

• Donovan's yoga journey began in New York City at 19.

• Kundalini yoga sparked a significant transformation in Donovan's life.

• Amplified Yoga combines music festival energy with ancient yogic practices.

• Community and joy are essential elements in modern yoga.

• Many people seek a spiritual connection outside traditional religions.

• Yoga can be a personal journey, adaptable to individual beliefs.

• Kundalini energy can help individuals navigate modern challenges.

• Music plays a crucial role in enhancing the yoga experience.

• The evolution of yoga reflects broader cultural shifts.

• Understanding yoga's roots can enrich personal practice. Our nervous systems aren't accustomed to the overwhelming information we receive.

• Kundalini Yoga helps shift perspectives and reduce stress.

• We have the power to choose where we put our attention.

• Practicing Kundalini Yoga amplifies feelings of love and connection.

• The body is a mechanism for experiencing divinity.

• Consciousness operates on a cellular level, involving light transmission.

• Vulnerability is essential for healing and connection.

• Community support fosters vulnerability and acceptance.

• Yoga principles can guide us in daily life interactions.

• The journey of self-discovery is ongoing and essential for personal growth.

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yoga Scussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yoga Scussion

• Donate to the Show

• Shop the Yoga Scussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

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• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

• Early access for Yoga Scussion Circle members (3 days before public)

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Takeaways

• Donovan's yoga journey began in New York City at 19.

• Kundalini yoga sparked a significant transformation in Donovan's life.

• Amplified Yoga combines music festival energy with ancient yogic practices.

• Community and joy are essential elements in modern yoga.

• Many people seek a spiritual connection outside traditional religions.

• Yoga can be a personal journey, adaptable to individual beliefs.

• Kundalini energy can help individuals navigate modern challenges.

• Music plays a crucial role in enhancing the yoga experience.

• The evolution of yoga reflects broader cultural shifts.

• Understanding yoga's roots can enrich personal practice. Our nervous systems aren't accustomed to the overwhelming information we receive.

• Kundalini Yoga helps shift perspectives and reduce stress.

• We have the power to choose where we put our attention.

• Practicing Kundalini Yoga amplifies feelings of love and connection.

• The body is a mechanism for experiencing divinity.

• Consciousness operates on a cellular level, involving light transmission.

• Vulnerability is essential for healing and connection.

• Community support fosters vulnerability and acceptance.

• Yoga principles can guide us in daily life interactions.

• The journey of self-discovery is ongoing and essential for personal growth.

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yoga Scussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yoga Scussion

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Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

• Early access for Yoga Scussion Circle members (3 days before public)

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Takeaways:

• Yoga is a way of living, not just a profession.

• The scope of yoga in India has expanded significantly since the International Day of Yoga was established.

• Yoga therapy is increasingly being integrated into medical settings in India.

• Ayurgenomics offers a personalized approach to yoga therapy based on individual body compositions.

• Cultural appropriation in yoga raises concerns about the loss of traditional practices and meanings.

• Yoga is not just about physical postures; it encompasses a holistic approach to health and wellness.

• The integration of yoga with modern medicine can enhance patient care and outcomes.

• Personal experiences with yoga can lead to profound self-awareness and transformation.

• Yoga teaches the importance of compassion and understanding in interpersonal relationships.

• The future of yoga lies in balancing tradition with modern adaptations.

Sound Bites:

"Yoga is a way of living, not just a profession."

"Cultural appropriation in yoga raises concerns."

"Yoga is not just about physical postures."

Topics:

Yoga, Yogacharya, Ayurveda, Therapy, Health, Research, Cultural Appropriation, Personal Growth, Integrative Medicine, Yoga Profession

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yoga Scussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yoga Scussion

• Donate to the Show

• Shop the Yoga Scussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

• Early access for Yoga Scussion Circle members (3 days before public)

Follow and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others who might be interested.

Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Feel free to also check out Podmasana Media’s other shows: Podmasana and My Mindful Moment.

Takeaways:

• Yoga is a way of living, not just a profession.

• The scope of yoga in India has expanded significantly since the International Day of Yoga was established.

• Yoga therapy is increasingly being integrated into medical settings in India.

• Ayurgenomics offers a personalized approach to yoga therapy based on individual body compositions.

• Cultural appropriation in yoga raises concerns about the loss of traditional practices and meanings.

• Yoga is not just about physical postures; it encompasses a holistic approach to health and wellness.

• The integration of yoga with modern medicine can enhance patient care and outcomes.

• Personal experiences with yoga can lead to profound self-awareness and transformation.

• Yoga teaches the importance of compassion and understanding in interpersonal relationships.

• The future of yoga lies in balancing tradition with modern adaptations.

Sound Bites:

"Yoga is a way of living, not just a profession."

"Cultural appropriation in yoga raises concerns."

"Yoga is not just about physical postures."

Topics:

Yoga, Yogacharya, Ayurveda, Therapy, Health, Research, Cultural Appropriation, Personal Growth, Integrative Medicine, Yoga Profession

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yoga Scussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yoga Scussion

• Donate to the Show

• Shop the Yoga Scussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

• Early access for Yoga Scussion Circle members (3 days before public)

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Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Feel free to also check out Podmasana Media’s other shows: Podmasana and My Mindful Moment.

Topics: yoga philosophy, five koshas, Annamaya kosha, pranayama, guru-disciple relationship, Eastern vs Western yoga, Pondicherry yoga, Swami Sivananda, Bhagavad Gita, chakras, karma, sangha, spiritual community, detachment, sattvic living, yoga teacher training, meditation practice, Rishikesh ashrams, cultural exchange, yoga journey, mindful living

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yoga Scussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yoga Scussion

• Donate to the Show

• Shop the Yoga Scussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

• Early access for Yoga Scussion Circle members (3 days before public)

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Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!

Topics: yoga philosophy, five koshas, Annamaya kosha, pranayama, guru-disciple relationship, Eastern vs Western yoga, Pondicherry yoga, Swami Sivananda, Bhagavad Gita, chakras, karma, sangha, spiritual community, detachment, sattvic living, yoga teacher training, meditation practice, Rishikesh ashrams, cultural exchange, yoga journey, mindful living

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yoga Scussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yoga Scussion

• Donate to the Show

• Shop the Yoga Scussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

• Early access for Yoga Scussion Circle members (3 days before public)

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Note to listeners: there were some audio issues due to some unintentional device configurations by one of the guests that created some echoes in a few parts of this episode. They were mostly addressed, but still remain in a few parts. We apologize for the issues, but otherwise think this is another gem of an episode.

Topic: eight limbs of yoga, youth yoga, intergenerational learning, yamas and niyamas, pranayama, meditation, young practitioners, Bharatanatyam, Hindu culture, menstrual health, test anxiety, mindfulness for teens, Guruji wisdom, accessible yoga, youth wellness

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion

• Donate to the Show

• Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

• Early access for Yogascussion Circle members (3 days before public)

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Topics: eight limbs of yoga, youth yoga, intergenerational learning, yamas and niyamas, pranayama, meditation, young practitioners, Bharatanatyam, Hindu culture, menstrual health, test anxiety, mindfulness for teens, Guruji wisdom, accessible yoga, youth wellness

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion

• Donate to the Show

• Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

• Early access for Yogascussion Circle members (3 days before public)

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Topic: yoga, Pilates, yogascussion, podcast, embodiment, spiritual practice, commodification, alignment myths, nervous system, capitalism and wellness, energy work, intuitive guidance, tantra, meditation, pranayama, yoga philosophy, western yoga, body asymmetry

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion

• Donate to the Show

• Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com

• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com

• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

• Early access for Yogascussion Circle members (3 days before public)

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Topics Covered

• The intersection of Pilates and yoga practices
• Why Western yoga may be "dying" and what that means
• The commodification and watering down of both modalities
• Body asymmetry and the myth of perfect alignment
• Nervous system reorientation through intentional movement
• The appeal of physicality versus deeper spiritual work
• Capitalism's impact on yoga and wellness culture
• The requirement of exchange (energy, money, commitment) in practice
• Yoga as religion, cosmology, methodology, and goal
• Non-judgmental observation and self-awareness without self-judgment
• The false summit phenomenon and continuous evolution
• Spiritual bypassing and the human desire to escape embodiment
• Animals as models of embodied being
• Breastfeeding, cultural lenses, and removing judgments
• Energy work, intuitive guidance, and working with subtle realms
• Advice for beginning practitioners: one moment at a time

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yoga Scussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion

• Donate to the Show

• Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

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• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support

• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday

• Early access for Yogascussion Circle members (3 days before public)

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Topics

Becoming vs evolving, yoga philosophy, non-duality, presence and awareness, wholehearted practice, teaching philosophy, reading the room, Ayurvedic principles, gunas, nervous system regulation, accessibility in yoga, community building, running a yoga studio in Wyoming, empathic teaching, intuitive teaching, yoga for parents, teenagers and yoga, modern disconnection, felt sense practice, protective layers, ego barriers, poetry and yoga, science background and yoga, zoology and yoga, AARP yoga classes, business of yoga

Topics: Becoming vs evolving, yoga philosophy, non-duality, presence and awareness, wholehearted practice, teaching philosophy, reading the room, Ayurvedic principles, gunas, nervous system regulation, accessibility in yoga, community building, running a yoga studio in Wyoming, empathic teaching, intuitive teaching, yoga for parents, teenagers and yoga, modern disconnection, felt sense practice, protective layers, ego barriers, poetry and yoga, science background and yoga, zoology and yoga, AARP yoga classes, business of yoga

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion
• Donate to the Show
• Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com
• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com
• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support
• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday
• Early access for Yogascussion Circle members (3 days before public)

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Topics: Growing up with yoga in India, cultural differences in yoga practice, Indian yoga lineages, ICYER Pondicherry, yoga ashrams, immigration and identity, depression and healing, orthodontics and yoga, prescriptive vs. intuitive teaching styles, Ashtanga vs. traditional Indian yoga, yoga in physical education, Hindu temple yoga classes, self-paced practice, mantra chanting, guru-shishya tradition, yoga as destiny, cross-cultural yoga perspectives, householder yoga, grit and persistence

About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion
• Donate to the Show
• Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com
• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com
• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support
• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday
• Early access for Yogascussion Circle members (3 days before public)

Follow and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others who might be interested.

Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!

About YogaScussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion
• Donate to the Show
• Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

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• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support
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Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday
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Topics: Ashtanga yoga, mediation and yoga, conflict resolution, breath awareness, mind-body connection, yoga for athletes, yoga for runners, golf and yoga, flexibility journey, home practice, studio practice, nervous system regulation, presence, peacemaking, holding space, co-regulation, yoga for beginners, long-term practice, yoga and professional life, caregiver wellness, back health, hip flexibility

About Yogascussion: Yogascussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion
• Donate to the Show
• Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

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• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support
• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday
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Topics: Ashtanga yoga, mediation and yoga, conflict resolution, breath awareness, mind-body connection, yoga for athletes, yoga for runners, golf and yoga, flexibility journey, home practice, studio practice, nervous system regulation, presence, peacemaking, holding space, co-regulation, yoga for beginners, long-term practice, yoga and professional life, caregiver wellness, back health, hip flexibility

About Yoga Scussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion
• Donate to the Show
• Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

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Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday
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Topics

Ashtanga yoga, body image, airport industry, breath work, family practice, home practice challenges, competitive personality, beginner's mindset, aging parents, grandmother, pets and yoga, professional development, calm presence, crisis management, commuter dedication

About Yogascussion: Yogascussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion
• Donate to the Show
• Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com
• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com
• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support
• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday
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Topics: Ashtanga yoga, body image, airport industry, breath work, family practice, home practice challenges, competitive personality, beginner's mindset, aging parents, grandmother, pets and yoga, professional development, calm presence, crisis management, commuter dedication

About Yogascussion: Yogascussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

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• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday
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Topics: Yoga practice, teaching philosophy, cultural appropriation, capitalism in yoga, mental health, depression, cancer caregiving, trauma-informed practice, spiritual evolution, authenticity, darkness and light

About Yogascussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.

Support the show:

• Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion
• Donate to the Show
• Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store

Connect With Podmasana:

• Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com
• Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com
• Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support
• Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram

Current Release Schedule:

• New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday
• Early access for Yogascussion Circle members (3 days before public)

Follow and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others who might be interested.

Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!