Keen on Yoga Podcast

In this in-depth interview, Jennifer Prugh shares her journey through yoga, spirituality, and her extensive work in running a yoga studio. Topics include the transformative power of yoga, integrating spiritual practices, managing a busy studio, and her inspiring travels and charity work.
Main Topics:
·       The transformative power of yoga and breathwork
·       Integrating multiple spiritual traditions and practices
·       Managing a large, diverse yoga community
·       The role of ethics and mindfulness in daily life
·       Jennifer's travels and charity work in Africa and India
Websites: https://jenniferprugh.com/ | https://breathetogetheryoga.com/ 
Instagram: @jennprugh | @breathetogetheryoga
Book: River of Offerings
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Adam explores the evolution of modern postural yoga, examining influences, shifts in teacher-student dynamics, social media impact, and cultural changes.
Key  Topics
·       Influences of Western gymnastics and body culture on yoga
·       The role of scholarship in redefining yoga's history
·       Changes in teacher-student dynamics and authority
·       Impact of social media and fashion on yoga culture
·       The blending of traditional and modern influences in yoga
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Adam Husler is the guest on this week's Keen on Yoga Podcast, discussing the nuances of yoga teaching, personal branding, and the importance of mindful practice. They discuss the evolution of yoga, the role of strength and flexibility, and how to create a safe, authentic space for students.
Adam's always had a desire to ask 'why' and brings a unique perspective to those who seek to transcend simply making shapes. He offers  effective and clearly-sequenced teachings, informed by contemporary understanding of the human body, that focus on balancing flexibility and strength; physically and mentally. 
Main Topics:
·      Yoga teaching philosophy and ethics
·      The importance of understanding body mechanics
·      Balancing flexibility and strength in yoga
·      The impact of social media on yoga branding
Websites: https://adamhusler.com/ | https://www.centredstates.com/honestly-unbalanced
Instagram: @adamhusler

Adam shares his personal journey through aging, injury, and recovery, emphasizing the body's remarkable healing ability, the importance of patience, acceptance, and smart rehab strategies. He discusses his experiences with shoulder and hip injuries, surgical decisions, and the emotional aspects of aging and injury.
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 KEY  TOPICS
·       Body's ability to heal itself
·       Importance of rest and patience in recovery
·       Surgical decisions and alternatives
·       Emotional impact of aging and injury
·       Adapting yoga practice with age and injury
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In this insightful interview, Amanda Lucia, Professor of Studies of Religion, discusses her book 'White Utopias' and explores the complex issues surrounding modern yoga, cultural appropriation, exoticism, and racial dynamics within the yoga community. The conversation delves into festival experiences, the impact of capitalism, and the importance of authentic cultural engagement.
Main Topics:
·      Cultural appropriation in yoga
·      The role of festivals in modern yoga culture
·      Exoticism and orientalism in spiritual practices
Websites:
www.amandajeanlucia.com
www.religionandsexualabuseproject.org
Books: 
Reflections of Amma: Devotees in a Global Embrace (2014)
White Utopias: The Religious Exoticism of Transformational Festivals (2020)
A Cultural History of Hinduism: Age of Independence (1947-2017) (2024)
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