With over 20 years of immersion in Vedic sciences, Kristin Marshall, offers a path steeped in tradition, authenticity, and transformative wisdom. Based in Australia, her journey into Jyotiṣa became a turning point—illuminating the deeper rhythms of karma, dharma, and time. Founder of Dharma School, she has taught yoga not just as a physical practice, but as a sacred path of inner alchemy—leading teacher trainings, retreats, and immersive programs across the globe.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- How we can understand an individual’s dharma through the lens of Vedic astrology
- How this insight can be translated into lived action and how one moves through the world
- How and where karma is revealed through Jyotish
- How we can meet our karma more consciously, and feel less bound by it
- What Vedic Counselling is, and its capacity to steadily transform someone's life
CONNECT WITH KRISTIN
Website: https://www.kristinspenceyoga.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristin_ananda_devi/
ABOUT YOUR HOST:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit.
Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival.
You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com//
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/
Harshvardhan Jhaveri is a yoga researcher from Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute, India. He has co-founded the Yoga Education Collective with Eddie Stern and Robert Moses and is dedicated to preserving and teaching classical yoga practices and philosophies in an increasingly modernized world. His mission is to live and enhance the awakening of the spiritual message of yoga. Harsh is a Member of the Ad-hoc Board of Studies for Yoga in H.S.N.C University in Mumbai. He loves to swim and explore the depths of breath in nature - be it in the mountains or the ocean. A cascadence of mighty peace is the greatest takeaway experienced by his students.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Harsh's introduction to yoga and growing up in India
- An exploration of the meaning of pranayama
- Variations of pranayama across differing shastra and traditions
- How the current breathwork trend compares and relates to pranayama
- Some guidance for the development of Kumbhaka - breath retentions - and pranayama in general
CONNECT WITH HARSH:
On Instagram: @yogatman
ABOUT YOUR HOST:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit.
Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival.
You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com//
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/
Emma Balnaves is an internationally respected teacher of the traditional forms and philosophies of Hatha Yoga. She has been teaching yoga since 1995.
Emma was introduced to yoga in her early teens when she became intrigued by the mystery of the practices and the feelings they evoked inside her. After studying visual communication, majoring in photography at university, and working in the creative arts in Sydney, New York, and London, Emma committed herself to a life of teaching yoga. Her early training began with a three-year apprenticeship at the Hatha Yoga Shala in Bondi Junction, Sydney, Australia.
After decades of in-depth study and research in yoga, Ayurveda, and other internal arts, Emma began incorporating the full spectrum of the yogic process in her teaching.
In 2019 she completed her first film Agniyogana, which she was inspired to create as a way to share the essence of these teachings and bring a better understanding of all aspects of the practice.
IN THIS EPISODE:
— Emma sheds light on Nepal’s influence and contribution to yoga, particularly with respect the Hatha Yoga
— The teachings of Nrtta (“pure dance) and how it has informed the teachings of Shadow Yoga
— Explore nrtta, karana, and the forms relating to Lord Shiva that have arisen through and are associated with Chidambaram Temple in Southern India
— Teachings of the charana-s
— Emma’s suggestions and wisdom around the essential components that comprise complete practice and sadhana
WEBSITE: https://shadowyoga.com/about
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shadow_yoga/ & https://www.instagram.com/agniyoganafilm/
RESOURCES: https://shadowyoga.com/resources
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ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit.
Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival.
You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com//
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/
Drdha Vrata Gorrick learned classical arts for several years in South India from renowned iconography Masters and has established himself as one of the leading experts and teachers of Vedic iconography.
He has traveled the world exhibiting his works and conducting classes with the aim to introduce and promote the ancient art form.
Drdha’s works are in various private collections around the globe and his students are also spread far and wide.
IN THIS RICH EPISODE:
— Drdha’s fascinating and serendipitous personal story how the seeds of India and art have been woven throughout all facets of his life.
— Unpacking the sacred Shilpa Shastra (ancient texts and treatise on classical Indian art and iconography)
— Some of the rituals from the Shilpa Shastra that are performed when creating traditional art (such as the Dhyanashloka)
— The key rules and guidelines when creating a form of any deity or murti
— What to look for when purchasing Indian art, such as a statue/murti
— Learn of a few profound insights around temple construction and architecture
CONNECT WITH DRDHA:
Website: https://www.divyakala.com/
Instagram: @drdha_art / https://www.instagram.com/drdha_art
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ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit.
Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival.
You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/
Dr. Raj Balkaran is a scholar of Sanskrit narrative texts and author of “The Stories Behind the Poses”. He is a Tutor at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and Founder of the online Indian Wisdom School where he integrates scholarship, storytelling and spirituality to apply ancient Indian wisdom teachings to modern life. Beyond research, speaking and teaching, he runs a thriving one-on-one life guidance and runs transformative retreats in stunning global settings.
IN THIS EPISODE:
— Raj’s life path and love story with rich literacy and story alongside his scholarly work and spiritual exploration
— A wonderful story from the Chandogya Upanishad
— The evolution of tradition
— Story pedagogy and frame narratives
— Exploration of the meaning of “myth” and “mythology”
— The powerful impact and value behind the timeless stories
— The driving motivation and process behind the creation of The Stories Behind the Poses
— Considerations of the application of stories into yoga asana environments
CONNECT WITH RAJ:
Website: www.rajbalkaran.com & www.indianwisdomschool.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianwisdomschool/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indianwisdomschool
LISTEN TO RAJ via these podcasts:
— Indian Wisdom School
— New Books in Indian Religions (New Books Network)
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ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit.
Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival.
You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/
Regarded as a teacher of teachers, Heather Elton has practiced yoga since 1986. She has facilitated countless international retreats and yoga teacher trainings and currently takes groups on spiritual tours of the Himalaya throughout Bhutan, Nepal, and India.
Over many decades, Heather’s physical practice has primarily been in Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga. She offers 1 on 1 mentoring and private classes as well as more recently teaching weekly at a studio in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Her teachings integrate ancient wisdom traditions with contemporary psychology to create a mindful practice that diminishes suffering.
Originally from Canada, Heather’s work and wisdom will take you into the spiritual heart of the practice.
IN THIS EPISODE:
— Heather’s captivating story over many decades of yoga, spiritual seeking, the quest for identity and the dissolution of it
— The transmission and entanglement of Buddhist, Tantrik, and Hatha traditions
— The value and demise of traditionalism in yoga
— A glimpse into the mystical and ancient abode of Nepal and the Himalaya
— Learn of Heather’s upcoming South Asia spiritual experiences
MENTIONED:
Tripsichore Yoga Theatre
Dona Holleman
Jivamukti Yoga
Chökyi Lodrö
Dzongsar Khyentse
Maharaj Ishanath Aghori Baba
Viharas
Vajrācārya
CONNECT WITH HEATHER:
Website: https://eltonyoga.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathereltonyoga/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Pashupati-Hatha-Yoga-Club/100077892456316/
UPCOMING RETREATS WITH HEATHER:
Nepal: April 18-27, 2025
Bhutan: May 10-20, 2025
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ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit.
Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival.
You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/
Mira Manek is an author and the founder of the chai spice brand Chai by Mira; She is a speaker and Ayurveda and wellness expert.
Her 3 books are Saffron Soul, Prajna: Ayurvedic Rituals for Happiness, and, her latest release is The Book of Chai: History Stories and Recipes.
IN THIS EPISODE:
— Be taken inside some of Mira's personal inspiration, cultural heritage, and journey that has influenced the creation of her work.
— Fascinating insights into the history and timeline of chai and how it influenced India's culture through both rebellion and community connection
— Behind the scenes of Mira's process of creating three published books that are held by a common thread
— Discover the chai food culture of India, the staples and snacks that are traditional accompaniments of the classic beverage
— Some fun facts about Mira: her fave spice in chai, her fave snack with chai, her ultimate memory of chai, her fave chai recipe, and Mira's most cherished and beloved place in India (and why)
CONNECT WITH MIRA:
Website: https://miramanek.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miramanek/ & https://www.instagram.com/chaibymira/
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ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit. Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival. You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/
Anja Brierley Lange is the author of Teaching Yoga for the Menstrual Cycle - an Āyurvedic Approach, and an experienced yoga teacher, Āyurvedic practitioner, and teacher trainer.
Teaching since 2005 she has specialised in yoga and Āyurveda relating to female anatomy and physiology.
Originally from Denmark, Anja moved to London and now lives on the Sussex coast where she enjoys being by or in the sea.
You can head to yogaembodied.com for courses, classes and inspiration from Anja.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Discover how Anja came to specifically study and work in the field of women's health through the lens of yoga and ayurveda
- How the three doshas govern and transition across a menstrual cycle (Rutuchakra), and how this also overlaps with the Western biological understanding
- Key considerations for adapting a postural yoga practice according to the phases of the menstrual cycle (which also hint to the adaptations we can make over a female's lifespan)
- To invert or not invert during menstruation clarified
- Anja's process of writing a book and who the book aims to serve
CONNECT WITH ANJA:
Website: yogaembodied.com
Instagram: @anja_yogini
Book: Teaching yoga for the menstrual cycle: An Āyurvedic Approach
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ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit. Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival. You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/
Indu Arora is a Yoga and Ayurveda teacher, mentor, and author, based out of the USA. She considers herself a student for a lifetime. Indu has been sharing about Yoga philosophy, Yoga Therapy, and Ayurveda for the last two decades. Her unique gift is making Yoga and Ayurveda a practice, which is equally useful for a beginner as for a sincere seeker who has made Yoga a lifelong journey. She is inspired by and taught under Kriya Yoga, Himalayan Yoga, Kashmir Shiavism, and Sivananda Yoga lineages. She has studied in a traditional guru-shishya parampara setting.
Her teaching style is rooted in empowering and inspiring students to awaken the inner guru. Her core philosophy is ‘Yoga is a Work-in and not a Work-out’.
She is the author of Mudra: The Sacred Secret (2015), Yoga: Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow’s Vision (2005, 2019), and SOMA: 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care (e-book, 2020; updated hard copy, 2022).
IN THIS EPISODE:
—Demystifying japa: What is Japa, what is it not, the Sanskrit meaning, and the various types of Japa
—Mantra:. What is a mantra and the value of Sanskrit? What mantra should one choose, how to choose or who should choose it?
—Mala etiquette: What to use, how to appropriately wear mala and why
—Insight into the inspiration and motivation behind each of Indu’s books
—Indu’s upcoming offerings, both in person and online
—Her personal story of coming to yoga, her teachers, family, and pivotal moments
CONNECT WITH INDU:
Website: https://www.yogsadhna.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/induaroraofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InduAroraOfficial
INDU’S BOOKS:
Mudra: The Sacred Secret
Yoga: Ancient Heritage, Tomorrow's Vision
SOMA: 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care
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ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit. Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival. You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/
Dr Lauren Tober is a Clinical Psychologist, Senior Yoga Teacher and author of Mental Health Aware Yoga: A Guide for Yoga Teachers, based in Mullumbimby, Australia.
With a passion for health, healing, happiness and awakening, Lauren integrates the best of Western psychology with ancient yogic wisdom, both on and off the mat.
Passionate about the life-changing benefits of yoga, Lauren is the founder of the Yoga Psychology Institute and the Mental Health Aware Yoga training. This professional development training for Yoga Teachers is designed to educate teachers about mental health so they can support their yoga students experiencing mental health challenges with compassion, confidence and skill.
Lauren is also the founder of the Centre for Mind Body Wellness, an integrative health practice in Mullumbimby, Australia.
Her work is soulful without being new-agey. It’s evidence-based, without being clinical. It’s authentic, heartfelt and life-changing.
IN THIS EPISODE:
—How Lauren came to yoga, India, and her work in the field of psychology and mental health
—Lauren’s book writing process
—What Mental Health Aware Yoga actually is (and its immense relevance to all)
—How Mental Health Aware Yoga pertains to and overlays subtle and deeper aspects of the yogic teachings (such as the five koshas)
—What a “safe container” is, and what yoga teachers need to consider
—The shadow side of meditation
CONNECT WITH DR LAUREN:
Website: https://www.laurentober.com/
YPI trainings and courses: https://www.yogapsychologyinstitute.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurentober/ & https://www.instagram.com/yogapsychologyinstitute/
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ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit. Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival. You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/
Savira Gupta comes from a family of strong women rooted in the Arya Samaj Tradition; founded in April 1875 by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, who wanted to revive the Vedic way of life and the need to create a just society for all.
She spent her childhood in Malaysia, formative years in India, teenage years in France and adult years in the UK, Europe and the USA, and this has given Savira the foundation to relate to people from all walks of life and culture.
With over 20 years of teaching experience, Savira approaches yoga through the lens of a sadhaka and seeker. Her approach to teaching invites exploration, and understanding how yoga is a way of life not just modern postures.
Her holistic style of teaching encompasses the understanding of the physical, subtle and causal body.
Her classes are interactive; combining the key principles of the teachings with a dash of humour.
IN THIS EPISODE:
--Savira's path living yoga, and moving from student to yoga teacher
--Fascinating insight and wisdom from the Arya Samaj tradition that empowers women
--Considerations around what Westernised yoga is lacking
--Unpacking the role of a yoga teacher
--Essential reflections when considering what is behind the aspiration to teach yoga for so many people
--Savira's personal guidance for more depth on your path
CONNECT WITH SAVIRA:
Website: https://www.saviragupta.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvirag/
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ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit. Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival. You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/
Jivana Heyman, C-IAYT, E-RYT500, is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings and supporting yoga teachers. He’s the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body; Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion; and The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga: Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body. His books, classes, and trainings support yoga teachers and yoga therapists in finding ways to bring creativity and collaboration into their teaching while still respecting the ancient yoga tradition.
IN THIS EPISODE:
-Insight into Jivana's extensive history of teaching yoga and advocating within communities in the US, along with the inspiration of his Grandmother
-Some major misunderstandings of what accessible yoga actually is
-How ethics create accessibility
-The core ABC's of accessible yoga
-Financial accessibility, financial ethics, and the white saviour complex
CONNECT WITH JIVANA:
Website & books: https://www.jivanaheyman.com/
Courses: https://www.accessibleyogaschool.com/
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ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit. Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival. You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/
WELCOME TO SEASON THREE!
Tova Olsson is a scholar of religion, author and yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience in educating. She is appreciated for her deep knowledge, her ability to explain esoteric ideas and philosophical concepts in an accessible way, and for her skillful storytelling and humorous approach. As a scholar-practitioner, she strives to combine academic, critical understanding with the dedicated experience of a long-term practitioner, offering courses that provide liberating knowledge - on many different levels. Tova holds an MA in religious studies from Gothenburg University and is currently working on her PhD at Umeå University, where she researches gender constructs in contemporary tantra in Europe. She lectures internationally on the history, philosophy and mythology of yoga and tantra and runs the online school Saraswati Studies.
IN THIS EPISODE:
-Tova's story of how she came to yoga, tantra, shaktism and scholarship
-Meanings of the Sanskrit word, Shakti
-Insight into the revered goddesses, Saraswati and Matangi
-Tova's book, a resource for serious practitioners and yoga teachers
-Stories, symbolism, and a wealth of more wisdom!
CONNECT WITH TOVA:
Online courses: https://saraswati-studies.teachable.com/
"Taste" course: https://anjabergh.com/taste
India retreat: https://www.mysticart.org/retreats
Purchase Tova's book: https://www.motilalbanarsidass.com/products/yoga-and-tantra-history-philosophy-mythology?srsltid=AfmBOopLNOuw9zKGDqVENHuEInm-GXlRX8LkkUi7RhqaT5uiNxbghH4o
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ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit. Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival. You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/
Sophie Duncan is the founder of Aaoka Beauty, which was born from a desire to raise beauty consciousness through the lens of Ayurvedic wisdom.
A mother of two young children, Sophie’s holistic work promotes a deep connection to nature, nourishment, and natural, luminous ageing.
She provides offerings that empower women to remember their innate radiance through all stages of life so they can take beauty back into their own hands.
Creating a new paradigm within the community, her content and teachings enable all to apply Ayurvedic wisdom in a tangible and time-accessible way.
Sophie offers an online membership called The Radiance Rhythms, as a means to working more intimately to discover many holistic ways to nourish you from within.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Sophie's story, how she came to Ayurveda and the invaluable approach to ageing and beauty
- The key reframe and shift in paradigm that occurs through the Ayurvedic approach to beauty
- Unpacking how the face is a mirror for the mind
- Sophie's recommended tools and ingredients to get started on this path
- Her guidance for simple ways to support nourishment during the postpartum window for mothers
- What we need to understand in order to age radiantly
- Sophie's recommended reading
- The opportunity to join the Radiance Rhythms membership to work closely with Sophie
MENTIONED:
- Absolute Beauty by Pratima Raichur
- The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf
Sophie's website: Aaoka Beauty
Join the Radiance Rhythms HERE.
Born in Texas in 1953, Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India.
After being ritually initiated into the Pokot tribe of northern Kenya as its first white member in June 1973 he moved to India, where he lived from during the 70’s and 80’s, receiving his Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery from the University of Poona in 1980.
In his final year of study at the Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya he won all but one of the University of Poona’s awards for academic excellence in Ayurveda, including the Ram Narayan Sharma Gold Medal.
During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda.
Author of over a dozen books, Dr. Svoboda has traveled extensively In the years since 1986, spending three months per year on average in India.
You can find out more about his work and study online with Robert at www.drsvoboda.com and follow him on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
IN THIS EPISODE:
RESOURCES:
Learn from Robert via his huge library of online courses: https://drsvoboda.teachable.com/
Laura Poole is a Vedic meditation teacher and founder of Mahasoma – supporting Vedic meditators and teachers with feminine-led Vedic wisdom, embodiment practices, and community.
Laura has trained intensively over the past 15 years with great masters in Australia and India.
She currently resides in Noosa on her 3-acre homestead, growing a syntropic food-forest and biodynamic vegetable garden.
Laura shares the transformative wisdom of Vedic meditation, Vedanta, and Ayurveda, in an engaging, relevant, and humorous way that allows people to make deep discoveries about themselves and their purpose.
She is a dedicated leader in the meditation space. Passionate about community and aware of its transformative power, Laura brings people together in uplifting shared experiences through Vedic meditation courses, events, and India retreats.
Her intention is to share simple ‘how-to’ techniques for creating awakening, balance, and harmony while supporting people to live a heart-based life in flow with nature.
Laura was also an original co-founder/co-creator of 1 Giant Mind Australia and its free Learn to Meditate app.
To learn Vedic meditation with Laura you can head to laurapoole.com and mahasoma.com
IN THIS EPISODE:
- Hear of how Laura came to Vedic meditation specifically
- Learn what Vedic meditation is, where it comes from, and its lineage and history
- Listen to Laura's experiences of India, and her time immersed in tradition
- Laura's recommended reading and upcoming offerings
MENTIONED:
— Tao Te Ching (translation by Stephen Mitchell)
— Bhagavad Gita (commentary by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi)
— Mahabharata (Ramesh Menon)
— The Ringing Cedars by Vladimir Megre
Author of the best-selling book Ayurveda Cooking For Beginners and creator of numerous courses and trainings on Ayurveda, Laura Plumb promotes sacred, sumptuous living through the Vedic sciences of Ayurveda, Jyotish, Mantra, and Devi Sadhana.
Laura is lead faculty for the Ayurvedic Integrated Nutrition 200-hour Professional Training and has studied with some of the great masters of our time, practicing and sharing what she has learned from the heart-centered wisdom schools of the world.
Laura’s blog is an inspirational resource for Ayurvedic nourishment and delight.
She is widely recognized for understanding and sharing the deeper principles of various Vedic traditions while making them accessible and relevant to modern life.
In this episode:
- Laura's story as to how she felt pulled to India and came to learn of the various Vedic traditions
- Laura's fascinating and pivotal first trip to India many years ago
- How we can amalgamate Vedic traditions into daily life
- How Ayurveda and Jyotish overlap
- The concept and approach to remedies through the Vedic lens
- The purpose behind Laura's first book, Ayurveda Cooking For Beginners
- Two of Laura's book recommendations
- Three of Laura's daily practices to align with Vedic wisdom
- So much beauty, metaphor, and more!
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
The Upanishads
CONNECT WITH LAURA:
Website: https://lauraplumb.com/
Blog: https://food-alovestory.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraplumb/
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Maya Tiwari is an Ayurveda Matriarch, Peace Leader, Humanitarian, and a best-selling author of multiple books. She has been in the field for more than 35 years.
Fondly called Mother Maya, or Maa, she established the first Ayurvedic school in North America in 1981 (the Wise Earth School of Ayurveda) and founded the Mother Om Mission, a charitable organization that works in the at-risk communities of New York.
Among the many gems she has restored to the earth-based education of Ayurveda are the sadhana of food, breath and sound; the earth therapies of Pancha Karma, and the long-lost lunar education for women’s healing.
Maa has been meticulously trained in the Vedas, Vedanta, Ayurveda, Sanskrit, Vedic Chants, and also in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra.
A life-threatening ovarian cancer survivor at age 23, she has personally helped thousands of women to heal from devastating disorders.
Maya served for two decades as a Vedic monk, belonging to India’s prestigious Veda Vyasa lineage.
In 2010, Maya made the radical decision to renounce her monastic title to be of wider service to the populations in need.
Through her global work, Maya promotes practices that invite inner peace, ancestral wellness and that which creates harmony with Mother Earth.
Spiritual pioneer, Maya is a regular Featured Speaker at the Parliament of the World Religions.
Maa is also the recipient of the Dhanvantari Award and AAPNA’s Rishi Award for her outstanding work in Ayurvedic medicine.
BOOKS MENTIONED:
The Path of Practice
Ayurveda: A Life of Balance
CONNECT WITH MAYA:
Website: http://mayatiwari.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MayaTiwari
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiseearth/
Kate O’Donnell is an international speaker, Ayurvedic practitioner, long-time yoga practitioner, and the author of four books, including best-selling The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook.
She has been studying in US and India for 25 years. Her new book Everyday Ayurveda for Women's Health is available for pre-order now.
Find her online at: https://ayurvedicliving.institute/ and https://www.instagram.com/kateodonnell.ayurveda/
Within this episode:
Kate’s new book (Everyday Ayurveda for Women's Health) is due for release April 2024 with Shambhala Publications. Pre-orders available now.
Resources mentioned:
Ka by Roberto Calasso
Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life by Dr Claudia Welch
Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook by Kate O’Donnell
Kaya Mindlin is a trusted teacher guiding many of today’s yoga teachers and longtime practitioners. Mature seekers resonate with her authentic approach that synthesizes the mystical and practical. With over 20 years teaching experience and the blessing of her gurus as a steward of the vedic tradition, Kaya expertly weaves yogic practice, storytelling, sanskrit recitation, vedanta, shaktism, vedic astrology & ayurveda in her rich programs. Her Supreme Release Yoga works gently and deeply with the subtle spine as a sacred pilgrimage site. While many are first drawn to her fierce stewardship and commitment to breaking yogaland myths on social media, they find their yoga home in her inclusive and deep approach that prioritizes a loving teacher-student relationship in which anything can be fodder for spiritual growth. Kaya lives in the US with her husband, a masterful Vedic Astrologer and their two children.
Some of the episode highlights:
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Online courses to highlight:
All online offerings can be found here: https://yogawithkaya.com/online-programs/
Connect with Kaya:
Website: https://yogawithkaya.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kayamindlin/
