The Love of Yoga Podcast
The Love of Yoga Podcast
Podcast Description
The Love of Yoga Podcast connects to the expansiveness of the teachings of Yoga through provocative conversations with Yoga scholars, changemakers, and thought leaders. Our intention is to provide avenues of access for yoga practitioners who are seeking to embody these teachings for personal and social transformation.
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Content Themes
The podcast navigates various themes surrounding Yoga and its intersection with social justice, personal growth, and cultural awareness. Topics include the examination of yoga history related to gender inclusivity, the impact of caste in Yoga, and the role of emotional processes like anger and grief in personal healing. Specific episodes delve into discussions about the connections between wellness, activism, and witnessing social injustices, such as those highlighted in the podcast episode featuring Anjali Rao and Jivana Heyman, focusing on Caste in Yoga history.
The Love of Yoga Podcast connects to the expansiveness of the teachings of Yoga through provocative conversations with Yoga scholars, changemakers, and thought leaders. Our intention is to provide avenues of access for yoga practitioners who are seeking to embody these teachings for personal and social transformation.
“Yoga is a microcosm of what’s happening in every institution, including the judicial system, employment, medical care, all of that. So I’m just creating a small shift, hopefully, in people’s perspectives and understandings of the prevalence of caste in Yoga history.”
Join us for the captivating season finale of our podcast as Jivana interviews Anjali and they dive into a deep, transformative conversation.
In this special episode, Anjali and Jivana discuss:
Personal and Professional Changes
The motivations and inspirations behind Anjali’s decision to pursue her Doctorate this Fall.
A sneak peek into Anjali’s first book, set to release in Fall 2025. The book tackles profound questions such as:
Is there such a thing as non-patriarchal yoga?
How does caste intersect with yoga?
How is yoga used as a tool of oppression?
Pushback and rejections Anjali faced while writing this book and why this topic is crucial in today’s world.
Zionist backlash Jivana faced and the challenges of dealing with social media criticism.
The tough decision to close the non-profit and the significant transitions within Accessible Yoga
Free Resources for Teachers
We are grateful for the support of our podcast partner OfferingTree — an all-in-one, easy to use business platform for classes, courses, memberships and more. Check it out at www.offeringtree.com/accessibleyoga.
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