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
Nov 8
Celebrating Diwali & How It Relates to Yoga
Discover the history, traditions, and deeper yoga significance of Diwali with Aru on this special festival deep dive. Explore the different stories behind Diwali, its five days of celebrations, traditional rituals, and the yogic principles of saucha, asteya, dharma, and dana. Aru ... Show More
28m 4s
Nov 1
Is Yoga Alliance’s Era Ending? The CEO of the American Yoga Council Weighs In with Andrew Tanner
Is the yoga industry ready for a new kind of professional organization? Aru welcomes Andrew Tanner, CEO of the American Yoga Council, for an honest conversation about Yoga Alliance’s revised 2027 standards, competency-based credentials, cultural appropriation, and the challenges ... Show More
1h 6m
Oct 25
Understanding Prana As A Practice of Body, Mind, and Breath with Prasad Rangnekar
What is prana beyond the breath? Aru welcomes yoga teacher and author Prasad Rangnekar back to Let’s Talk Yoga to explore his book, Prana: The Practice of Body, Mind, and Breath. They discuss prana as a lived experience rooted in Indian culture, the relationship between the indiv ... Show More
46m 26s
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
