Can you do yoga during your period? Should you be inverting? How do you approach this as a yoga teacher? In today's episode, we get into these questions and more with Arundhati. She gives you never heard before the cultural context of menstruation in Indian culture as well as highlights the ongoing problem of period poverty. Which pushes young girls and wo ... Show More
Aug 2
Does Pronunciation Matter in Yoga? With Dr. Varun Khanna
Why does Sanskrit place so much importance on sound and pronunciation? I’m joined by Dr. Varun Khanna to explore the stories, philosophy, and history behind Sanskrit, and discuss what modern yoga teachers really need to know about the language.Episode Highlights:Meaning of the wo ... Show More
1h 4m
Jul 19
Increase Strength in Asana with Chhavi Sahal
Strength is becoming an essential part of modern yoga, but what does it really mean to be strong in asana? I sit down with functional strength coach Chhavi Sahal to explore trunk stability, core engagement, flexibility versus strength, and practical ways yoga teachers can build s ... Show More
59m 38s
Jul 5
Shatkarma: The Cleansing Practices Hatha Yoga Said You Had to Do First
Most yoga teachers have heard of at least one or two of the Shat Kriyas — maybe you've practiced jala neti, maybe you've taught kapalabhati. But the full picture of what these six techniques actually are, where they come from, and why the Hatha Yoga Pradipika places them before p ... Show More
35m 29s
Sep 2024
Do You Have A Healthy Period? Holistic and Ayurvedic Tools to Reduce Mood Swings, Pain and Cravings
Periods can be a pain—literally—but what if we could turn that pain into power? On this episode of A Really Good Cry, we’re getting cozy and chatting about something we don’t talk about enough—our periods! It’s time to embrace this beautiful, natural process and learn how to love ... Show More
28m 58s
Dec 2022
151: Tuning in to Your Cycle – Ayurveda and Your Menstrual Cycle with Andrea Claassen
<p>This week I'm talking to Andrea Claassen, an Ayurvedic Practitioner, RYT 500 hour yoga teacher, and Wild Woman Circle leader who has been in the wellness space since 2007. Her mission is to help you start to live a cyclical life by living in alignment with your menstrual cycle ... Show More
51m 28s
Jan 2024
Is Yoga Good for You? Part 2
Today on the NutritionFacts Podcast, we continue our series on the health benefits of yoga. This episode features audio from: Yoga Put to the Test for Depression, Anxiety, and Urinary Incontinence Yoga Put to the Test for IBS, Inflammatory Bowel, Menopause, and Osteoporosis The S ... Show More
20m 48s
Apr 2024
A campaign for period positivity | Ananya Grover
Having your period is exhausting — and for many people across the world, menstruation is even more challenging because of stigmas and difficulty getting basic hygiene supplies, says social activist Ananya Grover. In this uplifting, actionable talk, she shares how "Pravahkriti," h ... Show More
28m 55s
