Happy Jack Yoga Podcast
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Who Needs God? | Episode 53
In the episode, we discuss Jack’s 1st week of year three at Harvard Divinity School How to speak with confidence in front of people? - Jack delivers his homework assignment from public speech class Success is not measured in numbers Finding meaningful connection in community How to get clarity from assumptions and prejudice? Thoughts on personal bias, privilege and discrimination Join Happy Jack Yoga 200-hr Teacher Training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join us in person in Canada: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/muskoka Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india
Practicing Humility And Tolerance | Episode 52
In the episode, we discuss First day of school Deeper layers of the 200-hour teacher training Hero’s Journey Evolution of the inner self The soul is eternal What will I do with this short life? Awakening the soul through yoga If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join us in person in Canada: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/muskoka Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india
Aftermath Of Being Together | Episode 51
In the episode, we discuss Muskoka Summer Retreat 2024 highlights Meaning of bhakti yoga Shame HALT: Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired Meaningful work What it took to build Happy Jack Yoga If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join us in person in Canada: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/muskoka Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india
One Year Celebration | Episode 50
In the episode, we discuss One-year podcast celebration! Peanut butter update Happy Jack moving into cooking tips; kale salad Knitting and gardening–making things with our hands Purpose of the practices The present moment is healing Caregiver burnout Being of service - how to find balance? If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join us in person in Canada: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/muskoka Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india
Work In Progress I Episode 49
In the episode, we discuss What’s on Jack’s heart? And what’s on Hanna’s? Spiritual wisdom and one's "model of the world" Doing things anyway, despite resistance or hesitation Envy Luxury trap How to support each other If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join us in person in Canada: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/muskoka Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india
Best Episode Ever? | Episode 48
In the episode, we discuss Taking action to make life fulfilling is a practice New courses this fall and 2025 at Happy Jack Yoga Why we do what we do What’s the purpose of our practice? Peanut butter! And other cravings… If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join us in person in Canada: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/muskoka Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india
Better Than Goals Is Practice | Episode 47
In the episode, we discuss The impact of summer and weather How we react in the face of sudden news Negativity can be a habit Desire and/or suffering as fuel for change Overwhelm is individual The practice of enjoying life If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join us in person in Canada: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/muskoka Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india
Good Enough Is Good Enough | Episode 46
In the episode, we discuss Slowing down with summer season Aging When is good enough good enough? Present moment versus goal-oriented thinking Santosha - contentment If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join us in person in Canada: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/muskoka Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india
Today Is When Tomorrow Changes | Episode 45
In the episode, we discuss Yoga With Felicia’s share on transformation initiated today shaped some of the conversation in this episode, and the name of this episode. Thanks, Felicia! Relationship to perfectionism Sense of safety Pride The creative process Internally well-wishing for all beings Manas Dukha - heavy mind and how to transform it If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join us in person in Canada: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/muskoka Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india
The Best Way To Teach Is To Be Happy I Episode 44
In the episode we discuss Humility Catching cow urine Cow dung and soap Vedic astrology Friendship and what Jack misses from his relationship with Hanna Normalcy in one culture versus another If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join us in person in Canada Aug 2024: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/muskoka Join us in person in India November 2025: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india
Not Goodbye, It's See You Later | Episode 43
In the episode we discuss - 2025 India Retreat & Spiritual Pilgrimage - Kristen's transition from the team- Importance of a Culture of Trust- New Beginnings- Opening our Hearts- Association- Choosing a Mentor- Stages of our Spiritual Journey- Celebrating Kristen If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Come with Us to India. Nourish Your Soul: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india-details Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join us live in Canada: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/muskoka-details
Deep Conversations I Episode 42
In the episode we discuss Reincarnation Entitlement Observing compassion/frustration in a matter of moments Moderation & boundaries Detachment: it’s not that you own nothing, it’s that nothing owns you If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join us in person in Canada Aug 2024: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/muskoka
Beliefs And Behaviour I Episode 41
In the episode we discuss The layers of self that recognize each other, a culture or a religion like it was a past life experience Dejavus and feeling at home “Don’t tell me what you believe, show me how you behave” Evaluating wisdom traditions Doubt & fear Karma is useful when we look ahead, not back What would you be willing to die for? Chaitanya Charan Jack refers to in the podcast @chaitanyacharanofficial If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join us in person in Canada Aug 2024: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/muskoka
What’s In Your Heart Is What Matters I Episode 40
In the episode we discuss Ayurvedic doctor tips It takes maturity to know one’s dharma Spontaneity Jack’s plans to steal a airplane with his buddy Cow grooming If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy
Bliss From India I Episode 39
In the episode we discuss Jack’s happy landings in India Discomfort that lights Happy Jack up Napping on the floor Every cell in the body coming alive What is the right or the best spiritual path or practice for you? Is comfort zone actually comfortable? If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-detailsBook a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy
I Am You–With Ruu Campbell I Episode 38
In this episode, Happy Hanna introduces to us Happy and Amazing Ruu Campbell @ruumeditations from the UK! Ruu has been a healer for 30 years and is trained in Argentina, India, Brazil, Guatemala, Mexico and the UK. Ruu has led groups since 1995 after his certification from the Multiversity of Healing Arts India 1994-95, and he has taught Dynamic Meditation and Dance since a kundalini awakening in 1994. Ruu is a Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Certified Yoga Teacher, Certified Breathwork Instructor and a Certified Trauma Coach and Spiritual Practioner. Today, you can find Ruu teaching at Wilderness and Verve Festivals, and he’s finishing his new album “Kiss Of The Stars”. Ruu’s music has over 10 million plays and was number 2 on the us dance charts. In the episode we discuss Ruu’s transformation journey Kundalini awakening What Kundalini Yoga is When there’s need there’s transformation Befriending your resistance “I rest within my own energy" The journey to radiance You are the Guru, the guide and the recipient If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy
The Meaning Of Life I Episode 37
In this episode, we discuss How we respond to stress Humility Progress in our spiritual journey Reactions in grief If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy
Motivation From The Inside I Episode 36
In this episode, we discuss Jack’s hairstyle Not being the center of the universe Mantra and meditation practice Hanna’s and Jack’s relationship updates If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy
Softening Into A Better Version Of Ourselves I Episode 35
In this episode, we discuss Finding faults in others means we take on that karma Criticizing is a coping mechanism? What a shift in priorities looks like Happy Jack reflects on how Harvard Divinity School has changed him If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join us in person in Canada August 2024: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/muskoka
Guru Or Expert? I Episode 34
In this episode, we discuss: Yoga Sutras as a technology Listening to understand, not to respond Rituals for endings What is a guru? Happy Jack won an award at Harvard Divinity School Subtle layers of letting go and grief in Happy Jack”s and Hanna’s uncoupling If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy
I Give My Heart I Episode 33
In this episode, we discuss Jack’s friend who’s seen someone levitate Siddhis - yogic powers Hyrdation and helpfulness Sacred words that make our heart sing Creed = credo = I give my heart to verus I believe (as coined by the legendary Prof. Diane Eck) Choice is the foundation to our spiritual path Value of meaningful connections and friendships How to prarticipate in life fully? If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Hanna's yoga & therapy sessions: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy
Everything Is Full Of Blessings I Episode 32
In this episode, we get to experience the incredible high vibes of Jack’s recent trip to Washington DC. We discuss how to find and trust one’s own true nature Jñāna (knowledge, wisdom) and vijñāna (realized wisdom) Being an introvert but finding ourselves to be extroverts in the right context Conversations that reveal something about oneself Connection that changes the dynamics How samskaras relate to karmaIf you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details
Questions To Ask Your Ex I Episode 31
In this episode, Happy Jack and Hanna talk about another layer of their uncoupling process. We wonder if religion and spirituality have a placebo effect and we discuss the yogic concept called Prasanna, which suggests happiness is a birthright. We dive into one of the Kleshas, the impediments or obstacles to happiness. In particular we discuss Abhinivesha which is the fear of death and the will to live. If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details
Yearning For God I Episode 30
In this episode, our discussions go to great depths, especially towards the end of the episode. We go from Happy Jack yogis who’ve found love in our programs, to God, to journaling, to bullying via Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satya (speaking the truth). If you want to be part of the production of this podcast, consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast.Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Wanna get mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our Mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details
What Lights You Up? I Episode 29
Lots of high vibes today, Happy Hanna and Happy Jack are having fun! In this episode, we discuss: Why yoga is good for mental health SAD- Seasonal Affective Disorder Overcommitting What is the meaning of the Sanskrit word “Tapas?” Hanna on the hot seat discussing what her ancestry means to her Join us live on Zoom when we record the next episode: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast, consider supporting it for the price of (decaf) coffee: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Get mentored by Happy Jack: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details
Hard But Great Conversations I Episode 28
In this episode, we discuss: How surprises make us present Spontaneity and being fully present Rally cars and yoga When Happy Hanna & Happy Jack got married as a surprise on the beach in Mexico while leading a program Academia - how hard it is to write papers for both Happy Hanna and Happy Jack Mindful and skilful fighting - helps clear old energy and resentments and move forward Join us live on Zoom when we record the next episode: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast, consider supporting it for the price of (decaf) coffee: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Get mentored by Happy Jack: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details
I Almost Punched A Monk I Episode 27
In this episode, Happy Hanna and Happy Jack are finally at the Happy Jack Yoga HeadQuarters together! This is an episode of catching up, after Hanna’s travels and while Jack’s on a spring break from harvard. In this episode we discuss: The beauty of being in nature The Purpose Of Life - and how to stay vulnerable Being preached and coached to, versus having a heartfelt conversation with someone How Happy Jack and Hanna have been able to stay friends beyond being romantically involved Join us live on Zoom when we record the next episode: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast, consider supporting it for the price of (decaf) coffee: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Get mentored by Happy Jack: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details
Discipline Equals Freedom | Episode 26
In this episode, we discuss ashram living, good association, yoga nidra, discipline, and non-negotiables. Plus, Jack gets put on the hot seat by Kristen (and Sue) Join us live on Zoom when we record the next episode: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast, consider supporting it for the price of (decaf) coffee: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Get mentored by Happy Jack: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details
Transactional and/or Transformational? I Episode 25
In this episode, we discuss: Jack being nervous in class at Harvard Divinity School Jack’s new shoes Role models in life Experiencing yoga in and through relationships Join us live on Zoom when we record the next episode: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast, consider supporting it for the price of (decaf) coffee: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Get mentored by Happy Jack: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details
Does Everything Have To Be So Serious? I Episode 24
In this episode we discuss: Desire PrivilegeSense Of EntitlementRandom Acts Of Kindness / Being Of ServiceFunPlayThe Power Of A SmileBut first and foremost, as always, Deep Self-Inquiry! We're a listener-supported podcast. If you'd like to support us, consider supporting us on Patreon for the price of a cup of coffee a month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga You're welcome to join us live on Zoom when we record the next episode: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast Get mentored by Happy Jack: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details
Heart-centred AI I Episode 23
Is life about the journey or the destination? It turns out that neither one of these options is correct. Listen to learn what life is all about 😉 In this episode, we hear some interesting updates from Jack’s life. We also have the honour and privilege to talk to Brandon from @Uniyoga777, who has created an incredible course on AI for the Happy Jack Yoga Community. Listen to learn how to land in the world of AI softly and how it can support your offerings in the world as a yoga teacher. Consider supporting this podcast on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Join us live on Zoom: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast Get mentored by Happy Jack: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details
Yoga Sutras by Patanjali 1-4 I Episode 22
In this episode, we discuss the Yoga Sutras and how the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali may apply to the modern yogi. Did you know you can join the podcast LIVE in Zoom? Get the link here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast We're a community-supported podcast. Consider supporting us for the price of a coffee per month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga
A Happy Release I Episode 21
Episode 21 is a hilarious one! Happy Jack's colonics are always happy releases. Happy Jack throws a challenge at the listeners today 💩 We also talk about Happy Hanna's recent travels and insights into her spiritual experiences. All in all, from a fun conversation to we deep dive into spirituality. Enjoy! Did you know you can join the podcast LIVE in Zoom?Get the link here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast We're a community-supported podcast. Consider supporting us for the price of a coffee per month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga
Yoga, Perfection, And Alignment I Episode 20
In this episode, we discuss Jack’s new everyday life at the ashram and whether perfect alignment is super important in yoga. During the hot seat section, Hanna asks Jack some difficult questions that Jack is unable to answer. Did you know you can join the podcast LIVE in Zoom?Get the link here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast We're a community-supported podcast. Consider supporting us for the price of a coffee per month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga
How Does Yoga “Self Help” You? I Episode 19
In this episode, we learn that Jack buzzed all his hair off in West Virginia and Hanna bliss-cried in the churches of Rome, and these two events are not interrelated :) Also we discuss how yoga has be a tool for self help and if it’s possibly time to move beyond yoga as self help. Jack puts Hanna in the hot seat and deep conversations ensue. Did you know you can join the podcast LIVE in Zoom?Get the link here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast We're a community-supported podcast. Consider supporting us for the price of a coffee per month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga
Living The Questions Now I Episode 18
In this episode, we discuss some insights Jack is working on regarding our relationship. We also bus the myth that says that Yoga Is Expensive. In the Hot Seat today we have Happy Jack with some amazing reflections on the past year. The Quote we read in this episode is this: “I beg you, to have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language. Don’t search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer.” ― Rainer Maria Rilke, Letters to a Young Poet
Who Are You Becoming? I Episode 17
In this episode, we discuss the path we create with our choices as we step into the new year. Do New Year’s resolutions really work? This is the quote Happy Jack shares in this episode: “..where we are betwixt and between the familiar and the completely unknown. There alone is our old world left behind, while we are not yet sure of the new existence. That’s a good space where genuine newness can begin. Get there often and stay as long as you can by whatever means possible…This is the sacred space where the old world is able to fall apart, and a bigger world is revealed. If we don’t encounter liminal space in our lives, we start idealizing normalcy. The threshold is God’s waiting room. Here we are taught openness and patience as we come to expect an appointment with the divine Doctor..” - Richard Rohr, Falling Upward Did you know you can join the podcast LIVE in Zoom?Get the link here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast We're a community-supported podcast. Consider supporting us for the price of a coffee per month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga
Engage In The Process. That's Where The Gold Is. I Episode 16
This week we welcome our first guest on the podcast! We are honoured to share an hour with you and the amazing opera singer, vocal coach and yoga teacher, Deanna Breiwick ⭐️ Deanna Breiwick is an international opera singer, vocal coach, and Yoga teacher who is passionate about helping singers reach their full potential with the support of practices inspired by Yoga and solid vocal technique. As a singer, Deanna has been hailed by the New York Times for her “sweet sound and floating high notes” and for being a “vocal trapeze artist”! She holds degrees from The Juilliard School and has over fifteen years of professional performance experience at top opera houses worldwide, including the Metropolitan Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper and San Francisco Opera. She also holds multiple certifications and accreditations from various Yoga schools, including Happy Jack University, over the past ten years and is a Yoga Alliance certified teacher. Follow Deanna @deannabreiwick on Instagram to see her inspiring work 😍
The BEST Yoga Pose I Episode 15
The BEST yoga pose. Listen to this episode to discover the absolute best yoga pose there is. In this episode, we discuss Jack's Sanskrit exam that took him 12 hours to complete. We also discuss why Hanna loves birthdays and how the celebration plans are going for this year's sequence of events to mark her 48th round around the sun. Jack will answer some hard questions in the hot seat, and contemplates the name of his autobiography. Did you know you can join the podcast production LIVE in Zoom?Get the link here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast We're a community-supported podcast. Consider supporting us for the price of a coffee per month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Namaste 🙏🏽
Vulnerability Makes Room For More Love I Episode 14
We discuss the dynamics of saying No and why it is so hard. Letting go of goals. Things, situations and people who “fall into our lap” when teaching yoga and otherwise. Embracing life, and hoping our kids (and we) keep falling madly in love with life. Teaching yoga at MIT and yoga festivals. What’s beautiful about aging? Is yoga a religious Hindu practice and when doing yoga, are we practicing Hinduism? Podcasts mentioned in this episode: Slow Into The Seasons by the writer Alice Elgie and Good Vibes Only by Anna Kuusela, Episode 67. Get the link to join the podcast as we record it LIVE on Zoom Tuesdays at 11am EST: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This podcast is a listener-supported podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga
Yoga Is Boring. Not. | Episode 13
In this episode, we discuss if and when yoga is boring. We also expand on a question from the community on the significance of the sound OM. In the Hot Seat today we have Happy Jack with some amazing insights. Get the link to join the podcast as we record it LIVE on Zoom Tuesdays at 11am EST: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This podcast is a listener-supported podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga
What Happens If You Meet Someone New? | Episode 12
In this episode, we catch up and discuss what coming home feels like. Hanna has been traveling for a month and a half, and Jack has been recovering from a cold and is back to life :) In The Hot Seat section of the podcast, we discuss our relationship today; what works well and what we can work on. Hanna challenges the status quo with a surprising question: what if one of us meets someone new? On the yogic front, we discuss the myth “Everything Happens For A Reason” and why Yoga Anatomy is important.
Letting Go Is The Hardest Asana | Episode 11
In this episode, Happy Jack is joined by special guest co-host, Kristen. All within the context of yoga, they discuss the Simpsons, FOMO, Diwali, AA, Comfort Zones, Decisions, and so much more! We explore the myth that "Letting go is the hardest asana." True or False, what do you think? Finally, Happy Jack is put on the hot seat as Kristen asks some meaningful questions. 🔥 Did you know you can join the podcast LIVE in Zoom? Get the link here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast We're a community-supported podcast. Consider supporting us for the price of a coffee per month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga
Is Yoga Therapy? Or Is Yoga Therapeutic? I Episode 10
In this episode, Jack shares about his recent start of therapy. We bust the myth "No Pain, No Gain" We also discuss two yogic teachings: the first one is the Yoga Sutra 2.46 – “sthira-sukham asanam” and the second is on the topic of vasanas or patterns. In addition, the power of peanut butter is something Happy Jack, Hanna, and the community will elaborate on in this episode. Enjoy responsibly! Did you know you can join the podcast LIVE in Zoom?Get the link here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast We're a listener-supported podcast. Consider supporting us for the price of a coffee per month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga
I Bend So I Don't Break - Is Yoga A "Cure All"? | Episode 9
Welcome to this episode where we dive deep into the conversation on yoga as a tool for everything–or not..! We discuss the common saying "I bend so I don't break" that you might have heard in yoga spaces. Is there a part of us that never breaks? We discuss if our hearts can break even if we may not break. In this episode, we also discuss the concept of Noble Silence and how Noble Silence has revolutionized both Jack and Hanna's lives, as well as Happy Jack Yoga as a business. Somehow this conversation also will end up in some yogic toilet habit talk, so consider yourself warned 😅 Join the podcast LIVE in Zoom: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast Listener-supported podcast–please consider supporting here: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga
Is Yoga All About Relaxation? | Episode 8
In this episode, Happy Hanna is back, tuning in from a small country called Liechtenstein where her bestie lives. We start with busting a myth about yoga being all about relaxation and possibly bypassing life's challenges. We discuss whether pregnant people should start yoga and why we never get tired of talking about yoga and/or doing yoga. We discuss a current real-life example of "getting outside your comfort zone" (is this another yoga myth we should bust?), and Happy Jack's recent asking for help at school. Did you know you can join the podcast LIVE in Zoom? Get the link here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast We're a listener-supported podcast. We thank you for considering supporting us for the price of a coffee per month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga
Yoga is for Girls? | Episode 7
"Yoga is for girls." Ever heard that? This week Happy Jack and special guest co-host, Kristen (Director of Community at Happy Jack Yoga), bust this myth. Plus, be sure to catch the 3 key teachings from Bhagavad Gita along with a hot-seat quiz! You'll even get to meet a few community members like Yara and Kaitie. ❤️ Get the link to join the podcast as we record it LIVE on Zoom Tuesdays at 11am EST: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This podcast is a listener-supported podcast. Consider supporting us here: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga
Not Flexible Enough to Do Yoga? I Episode 6
"I'm not flexible enough to do yoga" is what yoga teachers often hear. In this episode, we discuss the myth of yoga being for the flexible. We talk with the amazing Wandering Alice about the use of social media and how to balance the need for silence, receiving inspiration, and putting out content. Get the link to join the podcast as we record it LIVE on Zoom Tuesdays at 11am EST: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This podcast is a listener-supported podcast, consider supporting us here: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga
When I'm Connected I Feel Alive I Episode 5
In this episode, we discuss what connection is, the impact of connection, and what the lack of connection feels like. We contemplate on why connection, much like integrity, is a game changer for yoga teachers–and every other human being. Also, we're thrilled to spontaneously share the mic with our good old friend Saga from Sagayoga.fi. She's so real and beautiful, what an honor to share with you this spontaneous chat we had with her! We started a new section called "Yoga Myths" in this episode. In each episode, we'll discuss a saying or an attitude you'll often hear in the yoga and self-help circles. You'll hear our take on the saying "We're All One" in this episode. Let us know what you think! Did you know you can join the podcast LIVE in Zoom? Get the link here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast We're a listener-supported podcast. Consider supporting us for the price of a coffee per month: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga
What We Practice We Become Good At I Episode 4
What does the word "integrity" mean and why are Happy Jack and Hanna always talking about it? How does integrity relate to yoga? What does being "in alignment" feel like? We also discuss if vulnerability is key to being authentic and if that is the same as integrity. Jack shares real-life examples about how his sharing wasn't always vulnerable and how he aims to be authentic and vulnerable in his practice of integrity. Does integrity facilitate connection to others? Join the podcast LIVE in Zoom: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. If you feel inspired, please consider supporting us here: https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga