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Yoga Fire

  • Interview with Gary Plato

    22 JUN 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
    46m 52s
  • Breadcrumb trails and practice

    24 JAN 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
    17m 45s
  • Pratyahara sensory withdrawal (the fifth limb)

    21 JUN 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
    36m 16s
  • Activism and social engagment

    8 AUG 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
    24m 9s
  • Niyama observances (the second limb)

    17 JUN 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.
    32m 31s
  • Interview with Sylvie Horvath

    31 DEC 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
    1h 2m 22s
  • Yama disciplines (the first limb)

    21 JUN 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.
    20m 51s
  • Interview with Clint Murphy

    2 AUG 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.
    22m 41s
  • Prana breath (the fourth limb)

    4 JUL 2018 · This episode discusses the role of breathing in connecting the mind and body with yoga. Known as "pranayama" this fourth limb of ashtanga yoga involves working with the breath to energize the body and center the mind. Questions or comments? Contact yogafirepodcast@gmail.com or tweet @yogafirepodcast. Thanks for listening.
    25m 20s
  • Asana poses (the third limb)

    3 APR 2018 · This episode of Yoga Fire delves into the metaphysics of the yoga poses we're all familiar with. Known as the "asanas," this third limb of ashtanga yoga allows us to forge a stronger body-mind connection. If you want some great soundscapes or drones to meditate to, check out MyNoise.net. Questions or comments? Contact yogafirepodcast@gmail.com or tweet @yogafirepodcast. Thanks for listening.
    16m 29s

A philosophical exploration of ashtanga yoga. Deep dives into the 8 limbs and how to best approach them, tips and tricks for developing a practice, and occasional interviews with teachers,...

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A philosophical exploration of ashtanga yoga. Deep dives into the 8 limbs and how to best approach them, tips and tricks for developing a practice, and occasional interviews with teachers, writers, and thinkers.
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