EP 5 - VEGANS KILLED YOGA
11/12/19 • 73 min
In this episode, we explore concepts of ahimsa, vegetarianism, veganism, diet culture, and a sattvic diet. We discuss how non-injury and non-harm can be interpreted in different ways, depending on your yoga education and your religious beliefs. We share our personal stories and thoughts on diet and lifestyle as yoga teachers, the reality of what it means to eat in a yogic way, what it means to be healthy. We discuss individual contribution vs governmental regulation when it comes to food and responsibility. As always, we wrap the episodes with tips for practicing ahimsa when it comes to diet culture.
Click for Ep 5 - Vegans Killed Yoga Resources: https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/resources Yoga is Dead is a revolutionary podcast that explores power, privilege, fair pay, harassment, race, cultural appropriation and capitalism in the yoga and wellness worlds. Join Indian-American hosts Tejal + Jesal as they exposes all the monsters lurking under the yoga mat. Support this podcast with your donation, become a Patron and receive member perks, shop Yoga is Dead fundraiser shirts (S-4X), totes, and stickers, join the Facebook Group conversation for real-time conversations with listeners, and listen to previous episodes here. Check us out on social: Podcast Instagram: @yogaisdeadpodcast Podcast Twitter: @yogaisdeadpod Jesal's Instagram: @yogawalla Tejal's Instagram: @tejalyoga Venmo: @yogaisdeadpodcast
In this episode, we explore concepts of ahimsa, vegetarianism, veganism, diet culture, and a sattvic diet. We discuss how non-injury and non-harm can be interpreted in different ways, depending on your yoga education and your religious beliefs. We share our personal stories and thoughts on diet and lifestyle as yoga teachers, the reality of what it means to eat in a yogic way, what it means to be healthy. We discuss individual contribution vs governmental regulation when it comes to food and responsibility. As always, we wrap the episodes with tips for practicing ahimsa when it comes to diet culture.
Click for Ep 5 - Vegans Killed Yoga Resources: https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/resources Yoga is Dead is a revolutionary podcast that explores power, privilege, fair pay, harassment, race, cultural appropriation and capitalism in the yoga and wellness worlds. Join Indian-American hosts Tejal + Jesal as they exposes all the monsters lurking under the yoga mat. Support this podcast with your donation, become a Patron and receive member perks, shop Yoga is Dead fundraiser shirts (S-4X), totes, and stickers, join the Facebook Group conversation for real-time conversations with listeners, and listen to previous episodes here. Check us out on social: Podcast Instagram: @yogaisdeadpodcast Podcast Twitter: @yogaisdeadpod Jesal's Instagram: @yogawalla Tejal's Instagram: @tejalyoga Venmo: @yogaisdeadpodcast
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Ep 4 - Vinyasa Killed Yoga
EP 4 - VINYASA KILLED YOGA In this episode, we discuss the history and evolution of the vinyasa practice and issues of accessibility, yoga injuries, and a culture of athleticism. We touch on concepts of vinyasa, surya namaskar, tapas, modern postural yoga and the evolution of asana. We discuss certain popular yoga gimmicks and debunk the theory that no yoga is authentic. We share our personal stories and preferred methods for practicing and teaching. We pitch the importance of yoga & community and we wrap the episode with guidelines and tips for practicing vinyasa in an inclusive and accessible way. Click for Ep 4 - Vinyasa Killed Yoga Resources: https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/resources Yoga is Dead is a revolutionary podcast that explores power, privilege, fair pay, harassment, race, cultural appropriation and capitalism in the yoga and wellness worlds. Join Indian-American hosts Tejal + Jesal as they exposes all the monsters lurking under the yoga mat. Support this podcast with your donation, become a Patron and receive member perks, shop Yoga is Dead fundraiser shirts (S-4X), totes, and stickers, join the Facebook Group conversation for real-time conversations with listeners, and listen to previous episodes here. Check us out on social: Podcast Instagram: @yogaisdeadpodcast Podcast Twitter: @yogaisdeadpod Jesal's Instagram: @yogawalla Tejal's Instagram: @tejalyoga Venmo: @yogaisdeadpodcast
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EP 6 - 200 HOURS KILLED YOGA
In this episode, we look at the history and evolution of yoga teachers and who is deemed qualified to teach. We explore the ideas of guru-shisya parampara and indigenous knowledge of yoga. We discuss a householder’s approach to a yogic lifestyle and take a critical look at yoga credentialing and the Yoga Alliance 200-HR program. We discuss the issues of an hours based model instead of a competency based model for yoga teacher certification. As always, we wrap the episode with tips for bolstering personal standards for those teaching and practicing yoga.
Click for Ep 6 - 200 Hours Killed Yoga Resources: https://www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com/resources Yoga is Dead is a revolutionary podcast that explores power, privilege, fair pay, harassment, race, cultural appropriation and capitalism in the yoga and wellness worlds. Join Indian-American hosts Tejal + Jesal as they exposes all the monsters lurking under the yoga mat. Support this podcast with your donation, become a Patron and receive member perks, shop Yoga is Dead fundraiser shirts (S-4X), totes, and stickers, join the Facebook Group conversation for real-time conversations with listeners, and listen to previous episodes here. Check us out on social: Podcast Instagram: @yogaisdeadpodcast Podcast Twitter: @yogaisdeadpod Jesal's Instagram: @yogawalla Tejal's Instagram: @tejalyoga Venmo: @yogaisdeadpodcastIf you like this episode you’ll love
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