To Be A Yogi

Edward interviews Matthew Remski, author of Practice And All Is Coming: Abuse, Cult Dynamics, And Healing In Yoga And Beyond. Matthew is also co-creator and co-host of Conspirituality Podcast, which examines the toxic ties between right-wing conspiracism and New Age utopianism. In this episode, Matthew and Edward discuss cults and cult-like environments in the Yoga community, as well as Conspiracy Theorism, the rejection of modern Science and Medicine, and the influence of QAnon in the Yoga, New Age, and Wellness communities.

Edward and Priyal Reib interview Master Santosh Kumar, the Founder of Yoga Darshanam in Gokulam, Mysore, India, regarding Teaching Yoga, Yoga Sadhana, and B.K.S. Iyengar.

Edward Reib interviews Krystal Ariel and Israel Pasos Peña in Mexico City, the co-founders of Kiva Yoga Institute, regarding Yoga, El Camino Rojo, Ayurvedic Medicine, Medicinal Herbs and other plants, Shamanism, the Psychedelic Experience, Project Green Hope, and their upcoming workshops In Spain and Thailand.

Edward Reib interviews Kanchan Thagunna, owner of Charak Yoga in Thamel Kathmandu Nepal, regarding Traditional versus Westernized Yoga, Shiva, Ayurveda, Tantra, and Jagannath Yoga Ashram in Baitadi Nepal.

Edward Reib interviews Aiyana (Tiffany Aguila) from Kanaky (New Caledonia) regarding Omkala Yoga NC, Yoga, Tantra, and Dimethyltryptamine.

Edward Reib discusses Yogasteya, Yoga for All Shapes Sizes and Abilities, Yoga for All Training, Yogaville Virginia and Sri Swami Satchidananda, Bikram and other Hot Yoga, Online Yoga, and Body Positivity with Dianne Bondy.

Edward Reib discusses Meditation, Mindfulness, Buddhism, Activism, Thich Nhat Hanh, and The Mindful Revolution Summit with Charlotte ﾃ（ Nguyen.

Edward Reib interviews a fellow aspiring Yogi, Kari Wilkinson.

Edward Reib interviews Maja Pakić regarding Meditative Creative Writing, Kundalini Yoga, Sat Nam Rasayan, Body Image and Eating Disorders, and her upcoming book: Sociology of the Present: Yoga and Social Change.

Edward Reib & Lindsey Kimura interview Stephanie Tencer at Studio Po in Toronto Canada regarding Iyengar Yoga, Yoga for back issues, and developing a home Yoga practice.

Edward Reib and Lindsey Kimura interview Dr. Yogesh Wankhede at Himalayan Deurali Resort regarding Ayurvedic cooking and massage for healthy infants and toddlers.

Edward Reib and Lindsey Kimura discuss Bikram and other Hot Yoga, the ancient origins of Pole Fitness, the Pole Championship Series, teaching Yoga and Pole at Crunch Fitness and Hot8Yoga, Yin Yoga, Ayurveda, as well as Reiki and Energy Healing in general.

Edward interviews Kate Campbell regarding Yoga for recovery from severe injuries, transformative near-death experience, and teaching Yoga in the Samoan Islands for Australian Survivor.

Edward Interviews Niraj Shah, founder of The Present Of Yoga.

Dr. Yogesh Wankhede returns to talk about some Ayurvedic recipes and Vipassana Meditation.

Edward interviews Jeanne Heileman regarding Concentration, Meditation, and Tantra Flow Yoga.

Edward interviews Nita Marvelous at El Reino de Nita regarding Ashtanga Yoga.

Edward interviews Skye Noel at Full Circle Venice regarding Yoga, Reiki Healing, and The Alexander Technique.

Amandeep S. Sodhi sings to Lakshmi, then Edward interviews Chitta Lakshmi Narasimha Prasad regarding the scientific systems coded in the Bharathiya Vedas and Upanishaths, especially the Yogasikhopanishath, Yogachudamani Upanishath, and Samdilya Upanishaths.

Edward interviews Illuminating Shakti and Unstoppable Goddess Lily Lucia regarding Yoga, Tantra, Buddhism, and Sacred Sexuality.

Edward interviews Jessica Sayre of The Source Yoga Studio in Cleveland Ohio regarding Yoga for mind and body health, sobriety, weight-loss, and especially for misfits.

Continuing a series on Ayurvedic Cooking and Medicine, Edward interviews Dr. Yogesh Wankhede regarding Kokum for the Summertime.

Edward discusses Yoga, Magick, YogaMagick, and dealing with physical, metaphorical, and metaphysical parasites with Katherine Russ AKA Yogini Katherine Yoga Mayi at YogaMagick.com.

Edward interviews Hannah Skye Wenzel at Namaste Highland Park regarding teaching Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Pranayamic Breathing, and Patience.

Edward interviews Darya Orion regarding Yoga, Meditation, and transitioning into Veganism. Darya teaches Yoga and Meditation in the Greater Los Angeles Area.

Edward interviews Meg Camanzo in New Zealand regarding Yoga and Ayurvedic Medicine.

Edward interviews Dr. Yogesh Wankhede regarding Ayurvedic Medicine.

Edward interviews Robert Sturman about his Yoga Photography, and about how we can help Tao Porchon Lynch in her time of need.

Edward interviews Shikhar Bhardwaj about Sivananda Yoga Vedanta, the Bhandas, and Yoga in general.

Edward checks in briefly with Mayank Bohra at Lucky International School, then interviews Christelle Reigner founder and CEO of Rise Yoga HB about her upcoming classes at Bhavasfest, a Yoga retreat happening in Kernville California from March 31st till April 3rd of this year.

Edward interviews Jamie Guerin, Event Coordinator for Bhavasfest, a Yoga retreat that didn't end up happening in Kernville California.

Edward interviews Maria Zavala about Ashtanga and Pre-Natal Yoga, and about their upcoming classes at Bhavasfest.

Edward interviews Priya Jain & Peter DeBellis of Seventh Chakra Yoga regarding Kundalini Yoga, and their upcoming classes at Bhavasfest Yoga retreat.

Edward and Arielle Miller-Cohen, The Girl With Purple Hair, talk about their upcoming Yoga classes at Bhavasfest Yoga retreat.

Edward announces his upcoming class at Bhavasfest Yoga retreat, happening this March 31st through April 3rd in Kern County California, then interviews Nick Manci of Mind Body Resilience Training about teaching Yoga and Mindfulness, particularly to Veterans with P.T.S.D. and to Prison inmates.

in which we interview Julie Kirkpatrick about Jivamukti Yoga.

Edward interviews Jyoti Simodi of Dharma Sound, with co-host Kathy Koon Pentecost.

Yoga As Compassion In Action: Edward asks Ashok Malhotra to help him become a Yogi