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S1 EP164 | A Trans Lens in Yoga | Feat. Michelle Crawford May 05, 2021

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Being a member of the LGBT+ community has made for some interesting plot twists in my life! It has obviously shaped me in a big way. And, like many of you, there have been a number of times during which I felt unsafe just for being who I am. This has happened as a young man and as an adult. Yoga was one of the places I did feel safe. I recently led a workshop on fostering LGBT+ yoga communities from the lens of my journey, but I know that there are so many amazing queer voices out there. As I build the studio out, I have thought at length about how to ensure it’s a safe space for my LGBT+ brothers and sisters.

Michelle Crawford @mick.crawdad and I met a few years ago as we practiced within the same San Francisco yoga communities. She identifies as trans and kindly agreed to come on the show and share her voice. Her story is incredible and the ways she incorporated yoga on her journey is amazing. The tools of the practice helped her through her transition. She is an advocate for the trans community and continues to serve them in many, many ways. I invite you all to listen and learn from someone I deeply admire. If you’ve ever wanted to hear what bravery sounds like; it’s this. Michelle is brave enough to step into what it means to be authentically her. Tune in for her amazing story! Enjoy.

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S1 EP149 | Checking in with Danni | Feat. Sheri Colosimo Jan 13, 2021

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Oh wow... Y'all this episode is a doozy. Listen, when I say something is tough for me, it's REALLY tough for me. In this week's Seeker+Sage, I share about living through one of my WORST NIGHTMARES. Even while opening up about this moment in my life, I quickly started to feel that dreadful shame monster creeping in. You know the one... The one that causes anxiety, internalized judgment, and debilitating fear... Ugh, I hate that thing! Gawd! Luckily, I was quickly reminded that I AM HUMAN by one of my favorite people on the planet. My good gal pal and leadership coach Sheri Colosimo is on this week and she takes us on a deeper dive into the world and transformation of the Danni you see before you today. Sheri has known me for almost a decade and has truly been there through thick and thin. She always has a way of reminding me that sh*t happens; it's our ability to not be defined by our own internal judgments that allow us to grow and move on. Needless to say, however, it's still a pretty funny story.

Last year was full of growth for me and I am slowly learning how to operate as a whole - as my true self. Sheri and I go there... to the dark places of my journey. This episode is real, raw, and 100% me. No shame. No holding back. Just me.

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S1 EP148 | Online Teacher Trainings | Feat. Adam Carney Jan 06, 2021

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And the podcast is back! Phew! Getting back from my two-week break and I'm feeling pumped. The first show of the year features Adam Carney from Yoga East+West. Truthlyfully. I have been dying to talk to another teacher about their experience with online yoga teacher training since this whole Covid thing struck.

Adam runs a well know teacher training company that I truly respect and admire. He offers a solid quality product, experience, and journey for new students looking to become teachers. We get to chatting a bit about what we currently see on IG from teachers and how we feel about programs being offered and how we can learn, grow, and do better for our own programs. Adam was super insightful and helped me see through some of my own judgments and also speaks to how he decided to do things differently. Look, I have a ton of opinions on this subject right now and I don't think mines are any better or any worse than others. I'm excited for you to check out what we have to say and to meet Adam. He's a great guy doing it right.

Follow Yoga East+West on Instagram @yoga_eastwest

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S1 EP129 | Yoga Start Up | Feat. Priscilla Luckhurst Jul 22, 2020

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I am thrilled to have Priscilla Luckhurst on the show today! She is a sweet part of team Danni and is an all-around awesome yogi. Priscilla loves to get frisky with tasks and procedures – she is my operations goddess and rocks the yoga world with her skills. In this episode we discuss how it feels like we are in “startup mode” we also talk about how practitioners and students of yoga also may feel like they are in the startup world too! We chat about the pain points of our adaptation to mostly online and the pivotal steps we took to get here.

Follow Priscilla on Instagram @priscillaluckhurst

Priscilla's website: www.goldenstudioconsulting.com

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S1 EP105 | Dharma Dudes: Language in Yoga | Feat. Rocky Heron Jan 29, 2020

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This episode we discuss the important of language. Language is powerful for both students and teachers and as teachers we have a responsibility to ourselves and the yoga students to be authentic and cautious with what we say. We also discuss the importance of always being a student and practicing from your own inner wisdom when the words of the teacher doesn’t resonate with you.

Follow Rocky on Instagram @rockyheron

Take Rocky’s class online:

https://yogainternational.com/ecourse/nourish-and-replenish-6-class-restorative-program

This show is sponsored by Breitenbush Hot Springs https://breitenbush.com/

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S1 EP102 | Fierce Calm #yogasavedmylife | Feat. Selena Garefino Jan 08, 2020

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In this episode I chat with Selena Garefino. Selena shares her personal story that goes into detail about dealing with body dysmorphia, having several life changing surgeries and losing her spouse. She speaks her truth and gives insight into her practice and relationship with yoga. We agree that we all have to do the work, listen to ourselves, and take responsibility for our own healing.

Follow Selena on Instagram @selenagarefinoyoga

Stay connected with her work: www.selenagarefino.com

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S1 EP89 | Foundations Before Vinyasa | Feat. Tim Senesi Sep 18, 2019

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Foundations before Vinyasa with Tim Senesi

We’re taking it back to basics today. Tim Senesi is an Orange County yoga teacher and joins in today to talk about the importance of a fundamental practice.

We’ve seen the advanced yoga practices and poses, and we’ve also wondered how we can get into it. Creating a solid foundation before we start to advance our practice. Even chaturanga can be an advanced asana, when the foundation hasn’t been built around it.
Sometimes we forget the basics of where our practice comes from and want to dig into tapas- the burning desire to deepen the yoga practice and how to set that aside from the ego. Knowing that yoga should be there to keep us healthy.
Tim shares what he is working on when teaching online, and in his group classes. Sharing how important standing postures can be, even when we start to look at arm balances.

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Yogi Misfit Sessions: BC2 The Four Agreements Feb 06, 2019

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Hey yogis!

By now, we've finished reading book #2 of the Yogi Misfit Book Club, The Four Agreements by Don Ruiz. If you haven't yet finished it--no worries! Keep on keepin' on but there are spoilers ahead!

This session, I've got a few Yogi Misfits on the show. For some of them, it was the first time reading this book, and for a few, the second or third time. We talk about the takeaways from both perspectives. Something that really stood out to me from this book is how you cannot make assumptions, especially where someone is coming from; you don't necessarily know their life experiences and background that shapes their thought process.

Above all, Ruiz lists doing your best. I see this all the time in the classroom--someone gunning to win 1st place at yoga. We also talk about how this applies in our daily lives.

Finally, spiritual warriors. What does this mean to you? How does this show up in your daily life? They share their interpretations on this.

What were some things that stood out to you? Let me know in the Yogi Misfits Facebook group!

Stay tuned for the next book (The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho):

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S1 EP54 | Yogi Misfit Sessions | Feat. Bizzie Gold Oct 31, 2018

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For session 54 I had the pleasure of speaking to the creator of Buti Yoga, Bizzie Gold. I really loved having Bizzie on the show as the conversation just got real and raw so quickly. In this session, we break down exactly what Buti yoga is and where it's going. Plus, we delve into how yoga can mean different things to different people and the importance of not judging other people's practice.

Hope you enjoy!

As always, shout out to our friends at SF Yoga Magazine for their continued support.

Learn more about Bizzie:

https://www.bizziegold.com/

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S1 EP16 | Yogi Misfit Sessions | Feat. Crystal Higgins May 10, 2017

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Welcome to the Yogi Misfit Sessions. Meet Crystal, she's my right hand in all things marketing for yoga. She's got mad skills in what she does. We get into what it takes for marketing in the yoga world. Special thanks to our friends over at SF Yoga Magazine. Listen in and enjoy.Learn more about Crystal: www.crystalmariehiggins.com Instagram: @CrystalmariehigginsTwitter: @cmarieyoga Facebook: CrystalMarieHigginsYogaDon’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS.MUSIC Dawn 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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