The Glo Podcast

Prenatal yoga helps prepare the body for labor and delivery, and the benefits can include stress reduction, improved emotional well-being, and increased self-awareness. As in any health or exercise program pursued during pregnancy, it’s important to listen to your body and consult with your doctor or health practitioner for guidance, before you begin.
Guest-host Katie Baki is in her third trimester and guest Ali Owens is a mother of three. They are both teachers at Glo. Katie has a three-part class of prenatal yoga classes on the Glo platform.
Katie and Ali discuss how pregnant yoga practitioners must adjust their practice to accommodate the changes in the body during pregnancy. Yoga props can help, providing support for the body and more room for the baby. Katie and Ali discuss the prevailing myths about yoga during pregnancy, focus on the importance of core work to foster stability (rather than strengthening), and how to use breath work and pelvic floor exercises to help with relaxation, stress reduction, and preparing for labor and delivery. They agree that one of the top benefits to practicing prenatal yoga is learning how to listen to the body and check in with what it needs.
To wrap up the conversation, they discuss what prenatal yoga classes are available on the Glo platform.
Key Takeaways for this Episode
00:00 Meet Ali Owens 
06:56 benefits of prenatal yoga 
12:23 self-awareness and listening to your body 
19:32 shifting perspectives and redefining “progress” 
29:05 myths and modifications in prenatal yoga 
36:01 core work and pelvic floor exercises 
42:23 breath work and relaxation techniques 
48:04 prenatal yoga programs on the Glo platform
Links:
GLO classes:
Katie Baki’s Prenatal Power Yoga: 1st Trimester Program
Katie Baki’s Prenatal Power Yoga: 2nd Trimester Program
Katie Baki’s Prenatal Power Yoga: 3rd Trimester Program
Ali’s Moving Into Motherhood: First Trimester Program
Ali’s Moving Into Motherhood: Second Trimester Program
Ali’s Moving Into Motherhood: Third Trimester Program
We have an expansive library of prenatal classes and programs on Glo.
Katie’s website
Katie’s Instagram
Ali’s website
Ali’s Instagram

In this extended conversation for The Glo Podcast, Glo teachers Annie Carpenter and Kia Miller discuss their journeys through the energy of the asana poses to the subtle energetic shifts the poses bring about.
Kia and Annie emphasize why a safe and sacred space is important to create in yoga classes, where students can pursue an investigation into and questioning of the self. Both Annie and Kia talk about how their yoga practices have evolved over time. During Kia’s thoughtful line of questions, Annie discusses being present, finding balance, and witnessing life as a form of spiritual engagement.
They also discuss the power of pranayama as a tool for observation and finding stillness. Annie is one of Kia’s mentors, so the conversation naturally flows into the topic of mentorship.
The episode ends with expressions of gratitude and admiration between Kia and Annie, encapsulating the essence of their teacher-student relationship and the enduring impact of their shared yoga journey.
Key Takeaways for this Episode
00:00 introducing Annie Carpenter 
03:57 the importance of subtlety in yoga 
08:40 yoga as a quieting practice
 24:14 living in continuums and finding balance
 27:03 the role of yoga studios and community 
30:49 the dance of surrender: allowing life to unfold 
35:04 the power of pranayama: observing and finding stillness
 41:46 self-trust and resilience: keys to a strong yoga practice 
45:38 mentorship and assisting: deepening understanding and growth 
47:27 in-person trainings: community and hands-on learning 
49:45 the evolution of practice: finding meaning and simplicity 
53:29 witnessing and presence: connecting with self and the world
Links:
Annie Carpenter’s SmartFlow Yoga Teacher Training.
Annie on Instagram
Kia Miller Website
Kia on YouTube
Kia on Instagram
GLO classes:
Classes with Annie
Classes with Kia

In this deep dive into yoga’s origins and history, guest-host Stephanie Serrano interviews scholar Dr. Christopher Jain Miller about the yoga sutras and their role as the guiding texts for modern yoga. They discuss the connections between the yoga sutras and Samkhya philosophy, the relationship between the yoga sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, and the origins of the yoga sutras and Patanjali himself.
Their discussion also covers how these texts were reinterpreted, and even misinterpreted, during the American counterculture. The conversation delves into how British colonialism changed our perception of the yoga tests. The conversation concludes by examining the changes in the practice of the Yoga Sutra today and how the text can inspire practitioners to bring yoga philosophy into their everyday lives and create a better world.
Key Takeaways for this Episode
00:00 the yoga sutras as guiding texts 07:16 the connection between the yoga sutras and Samkhya philosophy 13:49 unraveling the origins of the yoga sutras and Patanjali 21:37 the importance of selfless action in the Bhagavad Gita 24:08 the influence of the American counterculture on modern yoga 28:14 the role of British colonialism in the history of yoga 38:18 overemphasis on asana in modern yoga 44:12 embodying yoga philosophy in everyday life
Links:
arihantainstitute.org
Dr. Miller on Instagram: @theyogaprofessor
Embodying Transnational Yoga by Dr. Christopher Jain Miller
GLO classes:
Our Beyond The Pose series are classes themed after the first two of eight limbs, outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. 
There are five Yamas that make up the first limb: 
Ahimsa: Beyond The Pose: Vinyasa For Ahimsa
Satya: Beyond The Pose: Hatha For Satya
Asteya: Beyond The Pose: Flow For Asteya
Brahmacharya: Beyond The Pose: Hatha For Brahmacharya
Aparigraha: Beyond The Pose: Flow For Aparigraha
 There are five Niyamas that make up the second limb:
Saucha: Beyond The Pose: Kundalini For Saucha
Santosha: Beyond The Pose: Flow For Santosha
Tapas: Beyond The Pose: Conditioning For Tapas
Svadhyaya: Beyond The Pose: Meditation For Svadhyaya
Isvara Pranidhana: Beyond The Pose: Flow For Isvara Pranidhana

Kia Miller and Elena Brower discuss Elena’s continuing journey into her Zen practice, covering her methodology and some key insights that the practice has brought her. They discuss how their spiritual practices have led them to positively embrace imperfection, and steer away from perfectionism.
They discuss the challenges and rewards of meditation, and how to bring a fresh perspective to one’s practice. Elena emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and shares techniques for practicing nonviolent communication, both internally and with others. Kia and Elena reflect on how their practices have evolved over the years and what it means to accept and grow from one’s imperfections. They delve into the role of teaching and how to connect with and inspire students in the ever-evolving journey of spiritual and personal development.
As “Elena says in the interview, “The best celebration of your humanity is to sit and be present with what is."
You’ll come away from the episode with insightful strategies for integrating meditation and mindfulness into daily life.
Key Takeaways for this Episode
00:00 Meet Elena Brower
02:13 Elena’s journey into zen practice
06:04 The simplicity of zen practice
08:41 Letting go and cultivating compassion
12:35 Nonviolent communication and acknowledging humanity
25:04 Dropping negative thoughts
32:46 Embracing imperfection on the spiritual path
36:49 Self-compassion and self-acceptance
40:29 The evolution of Kia and Elena’s personal practices
43:20 Gratitude and love as healing forces
Links:
Kia Miller: Website | Instagram
Elena Brower: Website | Instagram
Glo: Website | Instagram
GLO classes:
Practice with Kia
Practice with Elena

Kia Miller guest-hosts this episode in which she interviews Jason Crandell about ADHD, self-regulation, and turning challenges into assets.
Kia shares her insights about how yoga has been useful as a practice to recognize egoist behaviors and cultivate self-awareness. Kia and Jason talk about how they apply the principles learned on the mat to everyday life.
They wrap up their conversation by discussing the value of staying curious, continually learning and innovating as teachers, seeking new challenges. They pay homage to some of their favorite teachers, like Annie Carpenter and Elena Brower.
Key Takeaways for this Episode
(00:03) ADHD
(13:14) Reflecting on yoga practice and transformation 
(19:29) Self-responsibility in yoga practice 
(40:29) Glimpses of self-truths in yoga 
(53:27) The functional approach in yoga 
(01:04:40) Yoga teacher mentors and mentees
Links:
Jason’s website
Jason’s Instagram
GLO classes:
Kia’s classes on Glo
Jason’s classes on Glo