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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Yoga Fire</title><link>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/yogafirepod</link><description><![CDATA[A philosophical exploration of ashtanga yoga. 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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.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Alternative Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Society &amp; Culture"><itunes:category text="Philosophy"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Interview with Gary Plato</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-gary-plato--50285813</link><description><![CDATA[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 <a href="mailto:yogafirepodcast@gmail.com">yogafirepodcast@gmail.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50285813</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:23:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/50285813/yoga_fire_e11_interview_gary_plato.mp3" length="45003513" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeffrey Kroll</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.  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Wanna support the podcast?  buymeacoffee.com/yogafirepod]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1066</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ashtanga,discipline,exercise,fire,fitness,health,philosophy,psychology,spirituality,yoga</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/80dbc1f716e090eccdc56e59fa52e2cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Pratyahara sensory withdrawal (the fifth limb)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/pratyahara-sensory-withdrawal-the-fifth-limb--45389014</link><description><![CDATA[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? 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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 <a href="mailto:yogafirepodcast@gmail.com">yogafirepodcast@gmail.com</a> or tweet @yogafirepodcast.  Want to learn more? Visit Patreon.com/yogafire to sign up for my Zoom classes.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31336485</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:17:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/31336485/yoga_fire_e07_niyamas.mp3" length="31225950" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeffrey Kroll</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 <a href="mailto:yogafirepodcast@gmail.com">yogafirepodcast@gmail.com</a> or tweet @yogafirepodcast.  Want to learn more? Visit Patreon.com/yogafire to sign up for my Zoom classes.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1952</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ashtanga,ethics,fire,health,metaphysics,morality,morals,philosophy,religion,spirituality,yoga</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/80dbc1f716e090eccdc56e59fa52e2cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Interview with Sylvie Horvath</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-sylvie-horvath--21205771</link><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21205771</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2019 01:47:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21205771/yoga_fire_e06_interview_sylvie_horvath.mp3" length="59882445" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeffrey Kroll</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3743</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>amrit,ashtanga,ayurveda,metaphysics,milwaukee,spirituality,yoga</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/80dbc1f716e090eccdc56e59fa52e2cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Yama disciplines (the first limb)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/yama-disciplines-the-first-limb--18340438</link><description><![CDATA[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 <a href="mailto:yogafirepodcast@gmail.com">yogafirepodcast@gmail.com</a> or tweet @yogafirepodcast.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18340438</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2019 19:37:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18340438/yoga_fire_e05_yamas.mp3" length="20031768" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeffrey Kroll</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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? 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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 <a href="mailto:yogafirepodcast@gmail.com">yogafirepodcast@gmail.com</a> or tweet @yogafirepodcast.  Thanks for listening.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15187953</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2018 02:03:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15187953/yoga_fire_e3_prana.mp3" length="24328783" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeffrey Kroll</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 <a href="mailto:yogafirepodcast@gmail.com">yogafirepodcast@gmail.com</a> or tweet @yogafirepodcast.  Thanks for listening.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1521</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ashtanga,breath,breathing,fire,fitness,health,meditation,metaphysics,philosophy,spirituality,yoga</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/80dbc1f716e090eccdc56e59fa52e2cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Asana poses (the third limb)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/asana-poses-the-third-limb--14452461</link><description><![CDATA[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 <a href="mailto:yogafirepodcast@gmail.com">yogafirepodcast@gmail.com</a> or tweet @yogafirepodcast.  Thanks for listening.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14452461</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2018 23:52:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/14452461/yoga_fire_e02_asana_poses.mp3" length="31665575" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Jeffrey Kroll</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>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...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[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 <a href="mailto:yogafirepodcast@gmail.com">yogafirepodcast@gmail.com</a> or tweet @yogafirepodcast.  Thanks for listening.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>990</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ashtanga,fire,fitness,health,metaphysics,philosophy,spirituality,yoga</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/80dbc1f716e090eccdc56e59fa52e2cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Introduction to ashtanga</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/introduction-to-ashtanga--14253358</link><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Yoga Fire.  This episode introduces the host, and gives an overview of the eight limbs of "ashtanga" yoga.  Intro music adapted from "Tibet" by Hovatoff.  Questions or comments?  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Contact <a href="mailto:yogafirepodcast@gmail.com">yogafirepodcast@gmail.com</a> or tweet @yogafirepodcast]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1393</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ashtanga,fire,fitness,health,philosophy,spirituality,yoga</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/80dbc1f716e090eccdc56e59fa52e2cb.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
