Ashtanga Dispatch Podcast

Synchronicity. It’s not luck that puts us in a place and with people we need … at just the right time. No, there was nothing random finding myself spending really needed time with Certified teacher, John Scott last month at the EcoYoga Centre in Scotland. Just how needed I’d come to find out this week in the aftermath of an incredibly emotional election here in the states. In fact, I found myself turning to this discussion again and again for both comfort and guidance. Because in this podcast, John shares the four codes of relationship he learned from Guruji, keys in building meaningful connections in the yoga room - but also in our families, in our neighborhoods, and, yes - right here in our country. Scott Johnson of Stillpoint Yoga joins us halfway in and shares a story of great loss his community suffered, and how John stepped in, modeling for Scott and his students, how to move on using this very method of practice we’ve been handed down. The same way Guruji modeled in the days following 9/11. Truth is, John Scott may have blown my mind in the first podcast, but in this one, he stole my heart. And in this week, his words bring me peace - which we could all use right now. And why we decided to bring you this special episode early. A tremendous thank you to the EcoYoga Centre in Scotland for making this podcast possible. The EcoYoga Centre is one of the most enchanted places here on earth. Please check them out at ecoyoga.org. One final note, if you love this show and would like for it to remain ad-free, please consider showing your support by visiting Patreon.com/ashtanga dispatch and making a monthly contribution of $2 or more. Thank you!

14 Nov 20161h 19min

For the next hour, be a fly on the wall as David Keil and I cover the gamut of topics including how we both have changed in the ways we practice and how we look at practice. David calls himself lazy, and me, hippy-dippy. But his laziness is actually efficiency and my more laid back approach these days is simply inviting more ease. In other words, we’re growing and changing. Towards the end of our talk, David and I did touch upon a pretty serious subject: yoga and injuries. In fact, David is right now working on some cutting-edge research into the long-term effects of yoga. With over 2400 participants, David hopes this project will help bring about more meaningful inquiry, both statistically and experientially. You can follow this ongoing project - and if still available - participate yourself, by visiting www.yoganatomy.com/survey Also as a reminder, if you liked this podcast please consider supporting it at www.patreon.com/ashtangadispatch - where, for the price of a cup of coffee, you can help us make the show better and better, while getting access to some cool stuff in the process. We are really committed to keeping this podcast ad-free and also want to ensure it remains sustainable and gets better with time! So if you are inclined, please visit the link above and help support this show. This episode of the Ashtanga Dispatch Podcast was edited and produced by Chris Lucas and hosted by me, Peg Mulqueen.

24 Okt 20161h 13min

Olivia Hsu is a longtime dedicated student of Richard and Mary Freeman, and taught with them in Boulder, CO for years. She is also a PrAna ambassador and these days, she teaches all over the world - but not just Ashtanga yoga. In fact, you could say this girl is pretty hard to keep up with! You see, Olivia has another passion that rocks her world, and that's climbing. This sort of blows my mind because up until I met Olivia, I would’ve believed yoga and rock climbing did NOT go together. Of course, now I realize how messed up that was. Because as you'll hear Olivia explain: that would all depends on how you measure practice and what you value in life. And why I knew I wanted Olivia to be the feature model for Third Series in the next Ashtanga Dispatch Magazine. Not because she has a strong asana practice - but because her yoga asana practice is only such a small part of what makes her such an inspiration. Don't let the third series reference fool you. Because the next magazine is not really about 'yoga' at all! It's about the rest of our lives. The stuff we do the other 23 hours of the day - hiking, climbing, planting, surfing ... and as loving partners,moms and dads, community leaders, and activists. Of course, that means the next magazine is ALL about yoga - the only yoga that matters. The kind we bring in to our lives. And Olivia Hsu is a wonderful example of someone who knows how to do just that! Join us at http://www.ashtangadispatch.com for more. Produced & Edited by Chris Lucas of http://cwlucas.com

20 Jul 20161h 2min

We have a new interview with Saraswathi Jois from her home in Mysore, India, plus Peg shares about reclaiming the passion of your practice.

31 Mai 201610min

Ashtanga yoga Authorization. A controversial topic I'd avoided - until now. Meet Authorized teacher, Zoë Ward, and listen to our rather spirited discussion on how yoga teachers become teachers, in Ashtanga.

20 Apr 201654min

To set the stage for you, our conversation takes place at the Green Hotel in Mysore, India. It's probably the quietest place we could find to record and they serve the most amazing cakes - just ask Jeff and my daughter, Meghan who were enjoying theirs during the broadcast! You don't see Jeff and Harmony out in the usual hangout near the Shala. And that's because when they are not practicing in the morning, they are busy being parents to Jediah, their 5 year-old son. That means, while many are hanging out at coconut stands, getting chai and massages, or taking some exotic lessons - they are home, taking care of their son (who had a fever the whole week leading up to this interview), making play dates with the other families here in Mysore, and just trying to keep their family life as normal as possible - considering where we all are. Actually, hanging with them and also Taylor Hunt and his wife Jess and family, it makes this whole Mysore thing seem very reasonable for young families. Sharath makes it very easy as well, giving parents different times to practice and moms, actually, no set time at all - just any time they can come. The conferences are littered with tiny people and sprinkled with the sweet babbles of babies. Makes this mum's heart sing. No doubt, this trip has been as much about seventh series more than any other. And as you listen to the following conversation with Jeff and Harmnoy Lichty, you'll understand why.

27 Jan 20161h 3min

The tables are turned and now PEG is the one answering the questions! Special thanks to Bryan Sims for video and audio recording as well as CITYOGA in Indianapolis for sponsoring today's episode. What's super cool is Bryan is the son of Dave Sims, owner of CITYOGA - I love the father/son team and being a part of that! So thanks guys! Visit CITYOGA's website at www.cityoga.biz and check Bryan out at http://www.bryanthesims.com

14 Des 20151h 1min

Peg clearly has a girl crush! Meet Jessica Walden in Episode 13 of the Ashtanga Dispatch Podcast and find out why!

9 Nov 20151h 8min