DT 091: Disobey the Lie with Ana Forrest and Jose Calarco
Dharma Talk with Henry Winslow
Release Date: 12/19/2019
Dharma Talk with Henry Winslow
For the series finale, we are joined by Sri Dharma Mittra. The legendary yoga teacher first encountered yoga as a teenager before meeting his guru in 1964 and beginning his training in earnest. Sri Dharma founded one of the early independent schools of yoga in New York City in 1975 and has taught many tens of thousands the world over in the years since.
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Jules Mitchell MS, CMT, RYT is a Las Vegas-based yoga teacher, educator, and massage therapist. She blends the tradition of yoga with her extensive study in biomechanics to help teachers develop their craft and empower them with education. She regularly contributes to yoga teacher training programs and leads workshops worldwide, balancing the somatic aspects of yoga with the most current exercise science.
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Pedro Luna and Bryan Holub are two yoga instructors and dads who took the internet by storm in the past four years creating globally recognized, funny, and relatable yoga/spiritual memes on Instagram. Pedro is the real-life human behind the @yogimemes account, and Bryan runs @namaste_af. Together they are the hosts of The Yogi Show, a podcast about yoga, mindfulness, and gratitude with a touch of humor.
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Leslie Kaminoff, co-author of the bestselling book “Yoga Anatomy” and creator of YogaAnatomy.net, is a yoga educator and internationally recognized specialist with over four decades’ experience in the fields of yoga, breath anatomy and bodywork. His approach to teaching combines intellectual rigor, spontaneity and humor, and is always evolving.
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Elena Brower is a mother, artist, author, speaker, Double Diamond leader with doTERRA, and a teacher of yoga and meditation since 1999. Her first book, Art of Attention, has now been translated into six languages, and her second book, Practice You: A Journal, is now a bestseller from Sounds True. She's contributed to Yoga Journal, Yoga International, Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen and more. Her work spans multiple genres and aims to bring us closer to ourselves.
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Amanbir Singh is a licensed acupuncturist, yoga therapist, astrologer and Kundalini Yoga teacher. He has been teaching in New York and internationally for the last 15 years and participated in training nearly 1,000 teachers on how to teach Kundalini Yoga around the world. Amanbir leads unique cleanse programs combining Kundalini Yoga sets for detoxification with Traditional Chinese Medicine to give each participant a personally tailored diet.
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Janet Stone is a global yoga warrior, servant to the breath, and student of this heart journey. Janet’s studentship began at 17 under the meditation teachings of Prem Rawat. In 1996, she traveled to India, the birthplace of her grandfather, and became dedicated to the path of yoga. Janet blends the alchemy of her own practice with decades of study. She aspires not to teach but to allow the practice to emanate from her, letting awareness blend with movement and breath.
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Derrick “DJ” Townsel is a former NFL athlete and currently an Orlando-based yoga teacher, health coach, and personal trainer. By sharing his journey and practice openly and enthusiastically, he inspires countless individuals worldwide, especially men and people of color, to take up a yoga practice for its physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.
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Ajeet Kaur is a world music artist weaving inspiration from traditional Irish folk to mystical and meditative soundscapes. She and her band have assembled from Spain, Ireland, and the United States to offer a musical experience which transcends boundaries and takes listeners on a journey through melody and sonic texture.
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Laruga Glaser is a Level 2 Authorized Teacher from KPJAYI of Mysore, India with over 20 years of personal experience practicing Ashtanga yoga. Fascinated by the mind-body connection and spiritual philosophy from a young age, Laruga is dedicated to cultivating transparency to this tradition and the deeply rich lineage from which the practice originates.
info_outlineFor more than four decades, Ana Forrest (@forrestyoga) has been bringing her particular brand of Fierce Medicine to the Yoga world. An internationally-recognized pioneer in Yoga and emotional healing, Ana created Forrest Yoga while working through healing from her own life’s trauma and experience. Jose Calarco, her co-director of Forrest Yoga, also comes from a long history with Shamanism and healing – just in a different sphere – that of music and the performing arts. Forrest Yoga is renowned as a powerfully physical, internally-focused practice that emphasizes how to carry a transformative experience off the mat and into daily life.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Ana and Jose on:
- [09.55] Walking through the fear and trauma. Ana and Jose discuss their approach to overcoming fear and self-doubt by using their energy and experience to deepen their wisdom, quieten their minds and make courageous choices.
- [20.26] The principles and purpose of Forrest Yoga. Jose explains that their mission is to heal themselves, heal the planet and heal the people. Their unique method encourages intense self-inquiry and is informed by the wisdom of Native American and Australian Aboriginal cultures.
- [26.04] Ceremonies and sacred song. The couple describe their classes as spiritual gatherings, full of atmosphere and adventure, and focused on strengthening the connection between body and spirit.
- [33.35] Conscious eating. Jose and Ana actively promote the benefits of a plant-based diet and encourage others to consider veganism as a healthy, ethical and compassionate way of life.
- [43.30] The power of the arts. Students of Forrest Yoga are invited to sing, play instruments and take part in storytelling in order to stimulate their creativity and engage in a sublime spiritual experience.
Announcements:
- Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
- Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
- Check out https://yogaeastaustin.com/benjamin/ to learn more about Benjamin Sears’ 20 hour training immersion from February 7-9th. Make sure to use code “HENRYWINS” on checkout to receive 15% off.
- Veronica Lombo and I are going on a tour through Europe beginning in January. You can check out all the details at https://henrywins.com/events/
Links from this episode:
- Grab a copy of Ana and Jose’s recommended books:
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- Fierce Medicine: Breakthrough Practices to Heal the Body and Ignite the Spirit by Ana Forrest
- Initiation by Elisabeth Haich
- Black Elk Speaks by John G. Neihardt
- The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
- Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk
- Lost Paradise festival
- Benjamin Sears previous appearance Dharma Talk Episode 17
Get in touch with Ana & Jose:
- Follow @forrestyoga & @josecalarco on Instagram
- Visit https://www.forrestyoga.com
- Check out Forrest Yoga & Jose Calarco on Facebook
- Subscribe to Forrest Yoga & Jose Calarco on Youtube
- Listen to Jose Calarco’s album Cornucopia and single Love on iTunes and Spotify
Support the Podcast:
- If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate
Credits:
- Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
- Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind