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5. Cultural appropriation of yoga - a starting point with Madhura Bhagawat Aug 18, 2020

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In this episode, we chat about a topic dear to my heart - Cultural appropriation of yoga with my guest, Madhura Bhagawat.

Being born & raised in India, this topic is close to my heart. (I bet you've seen my campaigns on Instagram) & a couple of months ago, I met Madhura online. She's a force of nature, working tirelessly to shed light on what yoga is truly about. I knew with her deep understanding of yoga, politics & law she would shed so much light on this topic. She's honest & tells it like it is!

This episode is the start of many such conversations to come about yoga in the western world. But think of this as a starting point for yoga teachers & studio owners.

HIGHLIGHTS>>>

What is cultural appropriation? How is it different from appreciation?
Why Indian yoga teachers are often left out of mainstream western yoga?
The yoga scene in Scotland (where Madhura is currently based)
What does decolonizing yoga mean?
Appropriation we see in modern yoga studios...including use of the word yogi, namaste, using music in class, mala beads as a fashion statement, use of deities and sacred symbols as decor and so much more...
We talk about tokenism for Indian yoga teachers & hiring more Indian and South Asian teachers in studios and teacher trainings
Is yoga a religion?
Lastly, we talk about how some yoga teachers are sensationalizing and using the BLM movement & other social causes to create controversy and connect Indian politics to the BLM and taking things out of context. How yoga teachers need to be cautious of what they understand from social media?
How Instagram is not the place for yoga education and more...

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4. Online yoga teacher trainings vs in-person with Jason Crandell Aug 11, 2020

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In this episode, I chat with Jason Crandell, a world-renowned yoga teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. We're at a pivotal point in yoga history where choices we make now with yoga being online will impact on yoga and asana for years to come. My mission is to really educate yoga teahcers about all things online yoga trainings so when you choose you make an informed decision. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation.

The future of yoga teacher training. The best model going forward
Pros & cons of online yoga teacher training
What to keep in mind if you're looking for one
Are online teacher trainings better suited for existing teachers?
The drawbacks for the lead trainer
The role of yoga alliance and more...

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3. Ayurvedic self-care for yoga teachers Jul 31, 2020

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In this episode, our guest Afrin Sopariwala ex-google engineer turned full-time Ayurveda practitioner shares her story and insights into how yoga teachers can benefit from the rich wisdom of Ayurveda. How we can adopt simple but powerful practices in our everyday lives to supplement yoga teaching. This episode is packed with goodness.

Here are some highlights of what we unpack...

What is Ayurveda? How does it connect with yoga?
Difference between self-care and ayurvedic self-care
Difference between an Ayurvedic doctor and Ayurvedic counselor
When do you need a counselor & when do you need an Ayurvedic doctor?
Ayurvedic self-care for Yoga teachers' voices
Ayurvedic self-care for teacher burnout
Ayurvedic self-care for better sleep
Ayurvedic self-care for sore & stiff bodies
And so much more...

We truly unpacked a lot of stuff with Afrin in this episode. If you’re looking to bring more Ayurvedic balance and wisdom into your yoga teaching and life as a yoga teacher – be sure to tune in!

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2. 5 unconventional places to teach yoga during the pandemic Jul 31, 2020

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Yoga teachers are struggling & many yoga studios have closed all over the globe in just 4 months into this pandemic. While there’s no end in sight yoga teachers need to begin thinking outside the traditional yoga studio model to keep their careers afloat. Stop depending on yoga studios to create teaching jobs, it’s time to take charge of your career.

In this episode, Arundhati highlights 5 unconventional places to teach yoga during the pandemic. These are all set up to virtually and keep social distancing in mind. These are practical, easy, and unorthodox ways of teaching yoga in this “new normal”.

Once you listen to the gems hidden in this episode, you may come up with more ideas of your own. Arundhati not only gives you the suggestions but also highlights what to look for, what to keep in mind, paid or free promotions and so much more. Listen right away & enjoy the episode.

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1. Yoga in India versus Yoga in the US Jul 31, 2020

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In our pilot episode, we highlight the differences of yoga in India versus yoga in the US or western world at large. A must listen if you’re an ardent yoga student, a yoga teacher or yoga studio business owner.

Arundhati Baitmangalkar, the show’s host, shares her insight as an Indian immigrant yoga teacher who moved from India and started to teach yoga in the US a few years ago. She highlights the top 5 differences that are immediately noticeable when you walk into an American yoga studio. Highlighting crucial aspects of cultural appropriation but keeping it basic to get the conversation started.

Based on her first article that went viral in 2014, Arundhati draws the parallels of where yoga originated (India) to what has been made of this practice in the western society – this episode is important for modern-day yoga practitioners and yoga teachers alike to start taking notice of the roots of yoga & how far we’ve moved from what yoga really is.

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0. Let's Talk Yoga Podcast - Trailer Jul 20, 2020

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Arundhati Baitmangalkar, is an immigrant, Indian yoga teacher living in the US. Having grown a 6 figure yoga career from the ground with no business background, no handstands, and the free information found on google, she created the LTY podcast to inspire other yoga teachers of color. This podcast highlights important conversations often left out of the mainstream yoga-like cultural appropriation of yoga, applying yoga in business, and raising the bar for yoga teachers & studios.

Each week, Arundhati drops a new episode to help yoga teachers and enthusiasts take action with tangible steps in living their yoga. Tune in if you're a yoga teacher, business owner, or a yoga enthusiast if you care deeply about retaining its authenticity, or looking to be a better yoga teacher.

We're redefining what it means to be a modern, successful yoga teacher - moving away from the cliche of an all-white, thin, blonde yoga industry to one where diversity is the norm.

We go where no other yoga podcast has gone before - why there aren't any mainstream Indian yoga teachers, what to do about it and so much more. Voted as one of the top 20 POC yoga teachers to watch out for by Yogawalla, Arundhati has been teaching for a over a decade. She runs a full-service yoga studio in Seattle, is an ex-Bollywood dancer, blogger, and a huge believer that the world doesn't need more yoga teachers it needs better ones.

Tune in every Tuesday 7 am PST for a new episode.

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