Breathing touches every system of the body, either directly or indirectly. It can be manipulated and shaped to adjust state, to change our perception of pain, to improve and enhance movement, and also to hasten deep restorative relaxation or amplify and excite. In this episode, Jill Miller discusses her book Body by Breath and describes the art and science of using breath as a tool for physical and emotional resilience.
Pranayama & Meditation
Explore yoga’s quieter internal practices and learn how to skillfully incorporate them into your classes.
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Yoga Nidra Lullaby
Yoga Nidra is an aspect of yoga that is accessible to a wide variety of people – including children. Rina Deshpande, author of Yoga Nidra Lullaby shares the practice of yoga nidra from a cultural, practical and neuroscientific perspective.
Meditation & ADHD
Meditation & ADHD with Mado HesselinkAttention and focus play a vital role in yoga teaching and practice - but they are increasingly scarce resources in today’s world. Whether or not you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, your ability to pay attention and focus falls...
Back Pain and the Koshas with Lillah Schwartz
Back Pain and the Koshas with Lillah SchwartzHow do the koshas relate to teaching yoga to people with back pain? Lillah Schwartz shares wisdom from her 40 plus years of teaching and advises an integrated, multi-layered approach. Psst. Want to get an email each time a...
Lit from Within with Sarah Powers
Lit From Within with Sarah PowersBuilding your identity as a teacher takes time. In this episode Sarah Powers, creator of insight yoga, shares about her journey as a teacher, including the early days of yin yoga. Listen for inspiration to build a relationship with...
The Yoga Sutras in 2022
The Yoga Sutras in 2022 with Jivana HeymanLearn how Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras fit into today’s world and explore the many paradoxes of being a modern yoga practitioner. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released? Episode Highlights Learn how...
Life as Ritual with Tracee Stanley
Life as Ritual with Tracee StanleyListen to your inner teacher. Tracee Stanley shares wisdom from her 20+ years of study and her perspective on weaving your practice into all aspects of your daily life. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?...
The Science of Behavior Change with Alex Haley
The Science of Behavior Change with Alex Haley Learn to tap into the power of behavior change to inspire your yoga students, get more benefit from your practice and have a more sustainable business. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released?...
Yoga’s internal practices with Jerome Smith
Episode 97: Yoga’s Internal Practices with Jerome SmithJerome Smith joins Mado to talk about yoga’s internal practices and how to integrate them into your life. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released? Episode Highlights Jerome Smith brings his...
Yoga Energetics with Kelly Golden
Episode 65: Yoga Energetics with Kelly Golden Kelly Golden, founder of virabhava yoga, shares how yoga teachers can go beyond the physical in their teaching. Psst. Want to get an email each time a new episode is released? Episode Highlights Listen in on a practical...
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