Susanna Barkataki
Graduate Yoga Studies Podcast
Susanna and Judith examine the decolonization of Yoga, its cultural roots, and the need for greater representation and understanding of its practices, and explore the importance of liberation in practice, as well as the concept of allyship in the context of Yoga. They further discuss the evolution of Susanna's work towards making Yoga more accessible and inclusive.
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Dr. Veena Howard
Graduate Yoga Studies Podcast
Dr. Howard and Dr. Carlisle discuss the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, focusing on his transformation from a lawyer to a spiritual leader and his efforts to overcome discriminatory laws and social injustices. They also delved into the significance of Yoga principles, including compassion, forgiveness, and nonviolence, and their potential to empower young people.
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Dr. Amara Miller
Graduate Yoga Studies Podcast
Dr. Miller and Dr. Carlisle explore the historical transformation of Yoga in the United States, examine how Yoga informs issues of social change, social justice, and oppression, and discuss the importance of humility, deep understanding, and intergenerational knowledge in teaching yoga.
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The Myths of Wellness with Kerri Kelly
Graduate Yoga Studies Podcast
What is the myth (or myths) of wellness? CTZNWELL founder, American Detox author, and wellness activist Kerri Kelly sheds light on how yoga can be a vehicle for social justice, why the personal is political, and how to work toward radical acceptance. A community organizer, wellness activist and author of the book American Detox: The Myth of Wellness and How We Can Truly Heal, Kerri is recognized across communities for her work to bridge transformational practice with social justice. She’s been teaching yoga for over 20 years and is known for making waves in the wellness industry by...
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On Being Human with Dr. Jen Pastiloff
Graduate Yoga Studies Podcast
Dr. Jen Pastiloff is a self-help champion, writer, yoga practitioner and mom. In this conversation, we get into some topics from her latest book On Being Human. Join us for a deep conversation on yoga and how you can use it to wake up, live real, and listen hard. Jen Pastiloff travels the world with her unique workshop “On Being Human,” a hybrid of yoga related movement, writing, sharing out loud, letting the snot fly, and the occasional dance party. Jen has been featured on Good Morning America, New York Magazine, Health Magazine, CBS News and more for her unique style of...
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The Intersection of Yoga & Social Justice with Dr. Judith Carlisle
Graduate Yoga Studies Podcast
Is there an intersection between social justice and personal practice? Does yoga influence our ethical code beyond the practice? We tackle some of these questions and a few others in our deep dive with Dr. Judith Carlisle, a graduate of the M.A. Yoga Studies program and leader of the Yoga, Mindfulness, and Social Change Program at LMU. Dr. Judith Carlisle is a graduate of the Yoga Studies M.A. Program at Loyola Marymount University, who came to LMU with over 20 years as a professor of information systems at institutions such as the Georgia Institute of Technology, Texas A&M University, and...
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Cultural Appropriation vs Cultural Appreciation with Mayuri Bhandari
Graduate Yoga Studies Podcast
Activist. Yoga teacher and practitioner. Dancer. Poet. Comedian. Mayuri Bandari, a graduate of the M.A. Yoga Studies program, shares her take on yoga, its similarities to dance, how her practice informs her activism, the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation, and so much more in this fiery conversation. About Mayuri Bhandari Mayuri Bhandari holds a Masters in Yoga Studies from Loyola Marymount University. Her focus as an instructor and practitioner lies in the application of yoga beyond the mat, as a way of life. Mayuri is a professional actress, dancer, figure...
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Is this Yoga? with Dr. Anya Foxen
Graduate Yoga Studies Podcast
“Is this yoga?” In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Anya Foxen, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Women's and Gender Studies at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Dr. Foxen authored several key texts from our History of Modern Yoga course, including Is This Yoga? Concepts, Histories, and the Complexities of Modern Practice. We got the chance to talk with her about collage spirituality, harmonialism, and the theosophical society. Tune in to learn more – you may even find out what her plan B is to professoring.. Anya Foxen is an Assistant...
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Bonus Episode: Yoga Day Panel
Graduate Yoga Studies Podcast
Podcast hosts Taina Rodriguez-Berardi & Serenity Tedesco sit down at LMU's 10th annual Yoga Day. Join them as they meet with panelistsTracy Tiemeier, Ph.D, Shyam Ranganathan, Ph.D, Marsha Banks-Harold & Giri Bhai, to talk about the state of Yoga and reflect on where we go from here.
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Graduate Yoga Studies with Cohort 7
Graduate Yoga Studies Podcast
Cohort 7 residential students reflect on their two-years of transformational experiences throughout the Graduate Yoga Studies program. Together they reminisce on their first meeting, the global health pandemic and zoom student-life, along with 2020's collective call for social justice after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Get the inside scoop on the program directly from the students. From first leaps of faith, to the catharsis of a finished thesis, Cohort 7 covers it all.
info_outlineWhy is yoga philosophy important? Our hosts, Taina and Serenity, passionately discuss the answer with Dr. Shyam Ranganathan of YogaPhilosophy.com. We also dive further into his keynote presentation from LMU Yoga Day 2020, where he focused on sovereignty, ethics, and the big questions underlying yogic theory. Tune in to learn how to critically approach everyday life as a yogi.