Yogaland Podcast

We're getting into the spirit of Thanksgiving in Yogaland! This week, Jason and I are sharing the things we’re thankful for right now (yes, even in 2020!). We feel especially grateful for all of YOU! Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode217Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest, Susanna Barkataki, is the author of a new book on yoga's history and culture called Embrace Yoga's Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice. This book is a call for all who study yoga to take a deeper look at how we interact with Indian culture, how we use our privilege, and how we can advocate for more equity within the practice we love. Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode216Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Religious Studies professor Andrea Jain is back on the podcast -- this time to talk to Jason about her new book, "Peace Love Yoga: The Politics of Global Spiritualization." Jain's book explores the connection between global spirituality and neoliberalism. While Jain acknowledges that yoga is healthy practice, she's concerned by the ways in which modern yoga (she uses the U.S., Canada, and India as examples) has been commodified and packaged to encourage complacency (think: "good vibes only" culture) and often overshadows the action that's required to create a more equitable world. It’s an eye-opening interview hosted by Jason. (PS: To hear the previous interview with Andrea Jain focusing on her book "Selling Yoga," listen to episode 200)Shownotes: yogalandpodcast.com/episode215Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode scratches the surface of how to approach knee pain in yoga poses. Jason talks us through how he approaches knee pain in Pigeon Pose, Bridge Pose, and Virasana (or Vajrasana, which is sitting on your shins).Shownotes include a link to our blog: 3 Backbend Cues for Tweaky Knees & Hips. Visit yogalandpodcast.com/episode214 to check it out!You can also train with Jason next week in his newest online program: Better Way to Flow: Preventing + Managing Common Yoga Injuries: www.jasonyoga.com/injuriesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, Jason talks with Portland yoga teacher Abby Kraai about her experience of teaching and practicing yoga with scoliosis. This episode is packed with practical info about how to help students with scoliosis approach different yoga poses, which postures that people with varying degrees of scoliosis might want to avoid, and where to go to learn more.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode213Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do you do when a student comes to you hoping you can help them with an injury? Just what is appropriate or inappropriate? How can you help students heal while not overstepping into the realm of medical clinician? Find out on today's episode!Show notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode212Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was once common practice for yoga teachers to start every class with a simple question: "Is anyone working with any injuries or medical conditions?" On this episode, Jason talks about the reasons that this question does -- and does not -- hold up. The goal isn't to tell teachers what to do, but to share the pros and cons so that you can make the decision for yourself.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode211Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jason and I tackle yoga injuries, There may not be a way to completely prevent all injuries, but we're sharing some best practices that teachers and students can practice to minimize the risk.We cover a lot of ground, but here are a few top-level points:* Why there’s no one “right” way to approach any pose in order to prevent injury.* The four key things you should consider in regards to injury prevention* The types of hands-on adjustments that Jason advocates against* How to find equilibrium and balance in yoga posesShow notes: http://jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode210Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As yoga practitioners we all know that the body is amazingly complex -- and there is so much to learn when it comes to getting the body into those shapes we call yoga poses. But even though yoga postures are complicated, yoga sequencing doesn't have to be. On this episode, Jason explains his simple yet thorough approach to sequencing for twists and backbends.Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode209Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been a while since we devoted an episode to answering listener questions, so that’s exactly what we’re doing this week. In this episode, Jason tackles a few of the questions that have been submitted recently such as:*Internal or external hip rotation in forward folds? (A simple question with a not-so-simple answer)*Does that upper arm bone externally rotate in Chaturanga?*Is passively stretching a muscle or group of muscles (like the psoas and other hip flexors) that is both tight and weak a good idea? Or is there a better way to approach?*Any tips on floating from Uttanasana to sit and jumping through?Show notes: http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast/episode208Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/yogaland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.