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S1 EP159 | Navigating as a Human | Feat. Jack Workman Mar 24, 2021

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It’s HARD being human!!!!! Am I right? Navigating what labels society assigns you, navigating the way that others see your physical body (and the way that you see your physical body), navigating any depression or anxiety that comes along with that... You get where I’m going with this, right? I recently had an email come through thanking me for being so courageous and real in my storytelling. It’s important in my teaching and leadership to be authentically me so that others feel seen and represented and not alone. I’m here to share hope and show that there is a path forward towards being our true selves.

This week on the pod, I connect with @jackworkmanyoga, a fellow queer yogi. He brings courage like no other on this episode. He had a recent IG post about his own experience with body image issues and I knew I had to hear him speak more of his truth. Like many of us, Jack has gone through ups and downs, but his reliance shines through. Yoga teaching is not always as glamorous as some people might assume. Listen for yourself... Enjoy the chat with Jack, yogis!

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S1 EP158 | Hello Shadow Self | Feat. Mia Togo Mar 17, 2021

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We call them stories. Or shadows. Sometimes even trauma. We give many names to our life experiences, the ones that have shaped us for the better or worse. Mine include a laundry list of drugs, alcohol and self-inflicted harm. I did most of that, because I truly believed I didn’t deserve any better. I felt that way for a long, long time until I decided to get to know my pain. My shadow and trauma work started in yoga. The practice gave me the container to feel safe enough to hold what was there. As a teacher, I never want to force a student into a pose or position they’re not comfortable or ready for, physically or emotionally. Holding space for all of that requires a certain kind of mindset!

Mia Togo @miatogo and I have been in each other’s orbit and I finally caught up with her to chat and go deeper into the wide world of shadow work. She has a unique gift of creating a container, whether that be in person or in online environments where she helps people feel safe to go in and excavate what is going on inside. On this week's podcast, she and I dive deeper into shadow work and how important this work is. Given the context of our world right now and that we’ve all just been through something that shook up our lives, I found that this episode gave me hope. Listen and enjoy, yogis.

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S1 EP156 | Zoom Yoga Injuries | Feat. Dani Ibarra Mar 02, 2021

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I’m injured…. again. Yoga isn’t feeling good in my body (at least flow yoga anyway). I have a little bit of blame on ZOOM, but I do take full responsibility for my current injuries. It’s my own dang fault for not learning when to take a break. I often preach to students that you can make the practice yours by adjusting the intensity and I have never really thought about making that choice in my teaching practice. Why not give myself permission and lead by example? I feel like my injury came at the right time since I’m in an online teacher training that’s a bit slower than my normal vinyasa-based flow stuff and it’s slowing me down. Forcing me to pay attention.

Dani Ibarra is one of those humans I call a COVID blessing. She’s one of the main teachers in a teacher training program that I am a part of right now. She’s a seasoned teacher who studied with someone whom I have always admired over my yoga career, Maty Ezraty. In this episode of SEEKER + SAGE she points out how we need to adjust both our practice and our teaching to fit the landscape of what the world is right now. Like me, she too has some COVID injuries. We get deep into how to take care of yourself as a teacher and a student participating in ZOOM yoga. Tune in and listen to the wisdom of my sister from another mister!

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S1 EP153 | Black Boys OM | Fiecre Calm #yogasavedmylife Feat. Danny Fluker Feb 10, 2021

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You have probably been able to tell that a big part of my journey recently is the practice of anti-racism. It took me a while to realize how much simply presenting as white can shape and change someone’s daily life. This realization has helped me learn and grow and it has also shifted the way I run a few things in my life. One of the things I'm fully committed to is opening up gateways to bring more yogis of all colors into the fold. One way I’m excited to do right away is to use my platforms to raise up other BI-POC, queer, trans and other unheard voices.

This week on the Seeker+Sage podcast I had the honor of interviewing Danny Fluker. Danny is an incredible human who is also driven to bring yoga out into the world -- specifically to men of color. We get down into the nitty-gritty of his purpose and his mission. He shares his story on how yoga has helped shape his life. This is one of those episodes I had to playback to just deeply hear his message and get all those awesome nuggets. A big shout to our friends Fierce Calm for making this connection and helping others be heard. Tune in and enjoy, yogis.

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S1 EP10 | Yogi Misfit Sessions | Pete Guinosso Jan 19, 2017

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Welcome to the Yogi Misfit Sessions. Today my guest is Pete Guinosso. Pete and I go back a few years when I did a training with him and always got a great vibe. The man has done a ton for the community up here in the bay including supporting teachers like myself. We chat about keeping up with trends of yoga. Special thanks to our friends over at SF Yoga Magazine. Listen in and enjoy.Learn more about Pete: www.petegyoga.com Instagram: @PeteGYoga Facebook: Pete G YogaDon’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS.MUSIC Traffic Jam by Ryan LittleWRITE A REVIEW If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes.

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S1 EP9 | Yogi Misfit Sessions | Feat. Lynette Bruno Jan 04, 2017

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Welcome to the Yogi Misfit Sessions. Today my guest is Lynette Bruno. I met Lynette in her office where I was teaching yoga. She has a fiery attitude and a heap of good energy so I knew I had to get her on the show. We chat about how yoga helps in the workplace and why it helps her stay in the game. Special thanks to our friends over at SF Yoga Magazine. Listen in and enjoy.Don't forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS.MUSIC RSPN by Blank & KyttWRITE A REVIEW If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes.

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S1 EP8 | Yogi Misfit Sessions | Feat. Nikki Krause Dec 21, 2016

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Welcome to the Yogi Misfit Sessions. Today my guest is Nikki Krause. She's my deemed yoga sister from another mister. She's got on heck of a healing story. She's a strong, talented, and wise teacher who owns her life. Cancer is a scary topic and yet she speaks to it so gracefully. Special thanks to our friends over at SF Yoga Magazine. Listen in and enjoy.Learn more about Nikki: www.organicnik.com Instagram: @organicnik Facebook: Nikki Krause Twitter: @organicnik Music: Spotify SoundCloud Don't forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS.MUSIC Something Elated by Broke For FreeWRITE A REVIEW If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes.

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S1 EP7 | Yogi Misfit Sessions | Feat. Jen DeKok Dec 07, 2016

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Welcome to the Yogi Misfit Sessions. Today my guest is Jen DeKok. Jen joins us as a studio manager who is in love with supporting her people. She has a ton of passion in her role and gets into details about helping others grow. Then we get to the good stuff and talk about passion, trusting your truth and diving in. Listen in and enjoy.Learn more about Jen: Instagram: @JenniJoyDK Facebook: Jennifer DeKok Don't forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS.MUSIC Siesta by JahzzarWRITE A REVIEW If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes.

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S1 EP4 | Yogi Misfit Sessions | Feat. Dushka Zapata Nov 07, 2016

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Welcome to the Yogi Misfit Sessions. Today my guest Dushka Zapata and I talk about getting out of your own way and negative self-talk.In her own words: "After more than 20 years in the communications industry, I noticed a theme. It is very difficult to articulate who you are and what you do. This holds true for both companies and for individuals. For companies, this is an impediment to the development of an identity, a reputation, a brand. It makes it hard for your customers to see how you are different from your competitors. For individuals, in a new world order of personal brands, it makes it hard to develop one that feels real. This is what I do. I help companies and people put into simple terms who they are, what they do, and where to go next. My work comes to life through message development, presentation training, media training and personal brand development. It comes to life through executive coaching, workshops and public speaking. It comes to life through what I write. I published a book in May called How to be Ferociously Happy. My next book will be available on November 4th".Listen in and enjoy.Learn more about Dushka:Books: How to be Ferociously HappyAmateur: An inexpert, inexperienced, unauthoritative, enamored view of lifeQuora: Dushka ZapataLinkedIn: Dushka ZapataDon't forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS.WRITE A REVIEW If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes.

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S1 EP2 | Yogi Misfit Sessions | Feat. Martin Scott Sep 27, 2016

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Welcome to the Yogi Misfit Sessions. Today my guest Martin Scott and I talk about his experience with his teacher training. It's a story you don't wanna miss. Listen in and enjoy.Learn more about Martin: www.MartinYoga.comInstagram: @MartinYoga Website: www.UnionYogaSF.comDon't forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS.WRITE A REVIEW If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes.

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