Let's Talk Yoga

My guest today needs no introduction. Andrea Ferretti & her podcast, Yogaland are beloved names in the yoga industry. Standing at 4 million downloads Andrea is the queen of content creation in the industry. Recently, she launched her own content creation course to help yoga teachers understand and navigate the world of content creation. In our conversation today, Andrea shares her insight on the nitty-gritty of what it means to develop content. Free content versus paid content, where to get started, what to focus on, social media versus email newsletter, what needs to go into a newsletter, where to start, what holds teachers back, taking the long view of the goal of content creation, important statistics & more. If you're a yoga teacher, Andrea wants you to get started today! Happy Listening. Sign up for my email newsletter here https://www.aham.yoga/instagram-2021You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

Restorative yoga is a hidden gem of modern yoga Adelene Cheong, a London-based senior yoga teacher who specializes in restorative yoga. When I met Adelene in a recent training I instantly knew that I wanted to have her chat with you about all things restorative yoga as she's steeped in it from years of experience. This conversation weaves through many layers of restorative yoga. Bringing you clarity & a deep understanding of the impact of the practice. We cover a wide range of questions in this episode including the new world of teaching restorative yoga online and exploring a "propless" practice. Whether you teach or practice yoga - this episode will enlighten you about rest & rejuvenation in the most simple yet profound way. You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyoga#restorativeyoga #letstalkyoga #yogapodcastPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

In this episode, I talk to Anusha Wijeyakumar, the founder of Shanti Within Wellness. Anusha Wijeyakumar is an author and a motivational speaker with areas of expertise in the science of mindfulness and meditation. Anusha is among the few South Asian women in the yoga industry making a real difference with her work every day. Meditation is a big part of her life and she just launched her first book this January. We chat about meditation, the benefits, the impact, the "best" kind of meditation, her new book and much more in this episode. Whether you're looking for meditation for beginners or a seasoned meditator. There's something in this for everyone. You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

What Ayurveda has to say about your GUT-HEALTH?One of my intentions in 2021 is to take better care of my digestive health. Like so many of you, when it comes to living holistically, I first turn to Yoga & Ayurveda for answers. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Ram Tamang, an Ayurvedic doctor (& also my doctor) with 20 years of experience. Born & raised in the hills of Nepal & now practicing Ayurvedic medicine in Orange County. Dr. Ram helps us understand what are doshas are. How to find our doshas & should we pay attention to them only if we’re out of balance? Or when something goes wrong? We dig deep into how doshas are related to our gut health. As well as what does Ayurvedic wisdom tell us about gut health in today’s episode. Special Bonus 🎉- Dr. Ram also offered a special $30 off for any of the podcast listeners who want to get a personalized consult with him. All details in the show notes. Enjoy this episode. Link in bio. You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here : https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

As we wrap up the year, I’d like to thank you for tuning into the show, leaving reviews, and for all the kind words! I'm also grateful to all the amazing guests that we had on the show. It's amazing how much Let's Talk Yoga has grown over a short period of time!Wish you a joyful, safe, peaceful holiday season to all of our listeners and we're looking forward to more exciting shows with exciting guests in the year ahead!Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

Can fat people do yoga? Oftentimes, larger-body people experience hostility in fitness environments. Amber Karnes certainly remembers how nervous she was when she first joined a yoga class. Nevertheless, her body figure and all the constant negative self-talk didn’t stop her and eventually, she got hooked on practicing yoga. She originally started to practice yoga in an effort to change her body but later realized that yoga taught her how to be in her body instead. Now, Amber teaches yoga full time and is an industry thought leader & an inspiration to many. Get inspired as Amber shares her yoga journey, she talks about how she learned that bigger bodies can also do yoga - not just a cop-out child's pose but also hardcore asana and all other aspects of yoga. She also shares some tips on setting up a shame-free goal for the New Year's resolution. As well as important language dos & don't for yoga teachers. I’m truly inspired by her work which is really important, needed & missing in modern yoga culture.You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

Since some of our listeners have been curious about my yoga journey, I thought that this would be the perfect time to drop a bonus episode. I’m sharing with you an interview that I did with Andrea Ferretti of Yogaland Podcast earlier this summer.Andrea Ferretti is the well-known host of the long-running Yogaland podcast & wife of Jason Crandell, an internationally renowned yoga teacher who was my guest for Episode 4 of the Let’s Talk Yoga Podcast. In this chat we go into my story as well as some aspects of yoga that are culturally appropriated over the years.You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

When I thought about the perfect guest to talk about OM, Sanskrit language, as well as mantra and meditation, I thought of Sunita Baste Patil. She shares her vast knowledge & experience in today's podcast. If you've ever wondered about the origins of OM, the meaning, the significance, the pronunciation - you'll discover those answers in today's conversation. We also chat about the Sanskrit language, the mispronunciations as well as the significance of Sanskrit in yoga. We also chat about mantras, using mantras as a tool for meditation. And if you've wondered what the difference between mantra, japa & kirtans are we go into that and more in today's episode. Sunita has over 20 years of teaching experience & wisdom that she so graciously shares with us today! You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

Indu Arora is back on the podcast again! This time we geek out about all things self-care from the rich & deep wisdom of Ayurveda. Indu just released her 3rd book, SOMA 100 heritage recipes for self-care. This conversation is woven around self-care rituals detailed in her latest e-book. If you've been looking to go beyond trendy self-care & invest your limited time, energy, & money into really wholesome, simple & effective self-care. This episode is for you. Indu shares recipes & rituals passed on to her by her family and other important people in her life. 2020 has been a difficult year for everybody, and self-care is very significant at this time. Especially self-care that nourishes from within. If you’re like me who loves anything DIY and self-care, you will find this episode very insightful.You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/ Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/ Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

Usually, when we think of history, we think of it as boring. But as I was looking for someone to help weave the journey of yoga in North America, I stumbled upon Colin Hall’s show called the Yoga History Podcast that was made in collaboration with Yoga International. It really surprised me as Colin has this amazing sense of humor while providing great information about yoga history so I decided to have him on the show. Join our fun conversation as we trace the journey of yoga in North America!You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here : https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

Yoga Alliance, whether you love them or despise them, this episode will shed light on how they’ve evolved into a progressive, community-driven platform in the past 2 years. I chatted with Dr. Christa Kuberry, the VP of Yoga Alliance Standards, about the new, revised guidelines for 2021 for studios & teacher trainings. What happens after 2021, as well as the new direction Yoga Alliance, is undertaking as an organization. We chat about the cultural appropriation of yoga & whether there are more opportunities to work at Yoga Alliance since so many yoga teachers are currently unemployed and more.You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here : https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

I’m back with a solo episode answering the most commonly asked asana questions over the past (almost) a decade of teaching yoga. While most of you know me through my guest interviews, I actually teach a lot of asana at my yoga studio. It’s not every day that you see an Indian immigrant yoga teacher talking about the physical practice of yoga, is it? Somehow that’s often been left to my white counterparts…many of whom are brilliant at what they do. But I did this episode as I know there are so many teachers out there who would have gotten the same questions as I have over the years. You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here : https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

We’re exploring the purpose of props in today’s episode with international yoga teacher, Zain Syed. Zain’s videos on social media have inspired many around the world to explore creative and fun ways to practice yoga poses. With many years of training from senior Iyengar Yoga teachers, as well as studying and learning from his mentor and dear friend, Carrie Owerko, he brings a dynamic blend of power, precision and play into his practice and teaching. Before the pandemic Zain was a traveling teacher and visited over 20+ countries to share practice with diverse communities overseas. We explore the role of a prop, how it can assist or hold someone back, vinyasa yoga versus prop based yoga, the role of the yoga student & teacher & more in this conversation. At the end of the episode, Zain shares some of his favorite teachers and resources to help yoga teachers elevate their practice & awareness with props. Show notes here: https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here : https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

My guest today has been teaching yoga for almost 50 years. Let that sink in - 50 years. Judith Hanson Lasater is a teacher's teacher, an author, and a world-renowned yoga teacher highly respected for her experience in the yoga world. She has authored many yoga books - her latest one being "Yoga Myths" that just came out several weeks ago. In this book, she talks about some of the common myths when it comes to alignment, movement & things yoga teachers say. A great read for any long time yoga students, anatomy geeks & teachers. In this episode, we talk about her new book, her vast teaching experience, restorative yoga, and the recent wildfires in California and so much more. I'm always inspired by Judith and her body of work. I hope you enjoy this episode. Show notes here: https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

My guest this week wears many hats. She's a yoga teacher, podcaster, teacher trainer, mentor, and more. Francesca Cervero & I discuss how during this unprecedented time for the world & yoga studios, yoga teachers need to understand the potential of getting private clients to stick. As yoga studios are closing every week across the globe. In the years ahead, there will be lesser opportunities to get employed as new yoga teachers & make it progressively harder. That's why this conversation today is gold!Francesca runs a teacher training called, "the science of a private lesson". Which makes her an ideal guest for this subject. She pulls from over 15 years of experience & shares what current yoga teachers need to learn & understand about why setting up as a private yoga teacher has more value now than ever before and how we go about it. You'll find actionable steps, set up costs, how to price yourself, how to market and more in this conversation. Happy listening! If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. Show notes here: https://letstalk.yoga/Connect with us on Instagram here : https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

My guests today, Jesal Parikh and Tejal Patel are co-hosts of the popular Yoga is Dead podcast. Being disruptors in the yoga industry, they've spearheaded conversations in the yoga world that were often considered to be taboo. Today, they're both leaders in the yoga industry paving a new way. Challenging the established system of western yoga and much more. We sit down for a conversation about what life is like after yoga is dead, their new upcoming season, and more yoga industry talk. I hope you enjoy this episode. As always, show notes can be found at https://letstalk.yoga/listen/https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Connect on Instagram at Join our exclusive Facebook group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaIf you enjoy this episode, please consider leaving us a review. We'd also be thrilled if you share this podcast with your yoga friends and teachers. Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

Every once in awhile I come across a yoga teacher who just exemplifies yogic wisdom and embodies the practice. Indu Arora is one such teacher. She was introduced to yoga at the age of 4 in India and has made it her life's practice since. Today, she's authored yoga books, is a teacher that other yoga teachers go to and brings her wisdom to yoga & Ayurveda through many of her offerings. We met in the Minneapolis Yoga conference a few years ago and I was instantly drawn to the 'only other Indian yoga teacher' on schedule. I just happened to attend her yoga nidra session. That's what we talk about today. All things yoga nidra. Here are some of the episode highlights...Indu's origin story What is yoga nidra? Is it different from shavasana?Who is it for? Can children do yoga nidra? What are the benefits of yoga nidra?The origins of the practiceWhat is the definition of rest?What is sankalpa and how to choose one? How often to practice it? What is the best time of the day?How to access the practice today? What are some credible sources?Indu's new book Honestly, I wish I had another hour to interview her about Yoga Nidra! There's so much wisdom she packs into this. I've also linked to a free resource in the show notes for this episode where you can try yoga Nidra for free. If you enjoyed this episode, it would really help us if you left us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Happy listening! Show notes found here: https://letstalk.yoga/listen/Connect with Arundhati on Instagram here" https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Join our exclusive Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=let%27s%20talk%20yoga Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

When was the last time you saw an Indian man doing yoga in an American yoga studio? Chances are - you've rarely seen this. Have you ever wondered why? In this episode, I chat with Ashish Arora. An Indian yoga teacher, who left behind a 6-figure corporate life at almost 40 to transition into teaching yoga as a full-time career. We chat about his life, understand his story, and learn about the way Indian men or boys are raised when it comes to choosing a career. We also look at the yoga side in depth - the salary of yoga teachers, why Indian men don't come to American yoga studios & if there's anything we as yoga teachers can do to make our spaces more inclusive to Indian men. Show notes here. Connect with us on Instagram Be a part of the Facebook group to continue this conversation. If you enjoy this episode, please leave us a kind review and share with your yoga friends. Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

Today’s episode is an informative, spontaneous discussion with Jesal Parikh from Yoga is Dead Podcast. We chat about ways in which yoga teachers can appreciate yoga more. We have a serious discussion about the yoga industry today and how as yoga teachers, we have a role to make a move for a change. Jesal also gives us some tips on how to do better as a yoga teacher, especially after you’re properly educated.We go over what's at stake if we as yoga teachers don't address the issue of cultural appropriation. We highlight the role of big gatekeepers in yoga as well as yoga teacher trainers. We dive deep into Jesal's thoughts on ways in which yoga teachers can start appreciating yoga - something she teaches about often. We touch on rebranding as a yoga teacher, how to give back in many ways and more...If you love doing yoga you don't want to miss this episode.Show notes here. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review. As a new podcast, your support is greatly appreciated. Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

If you're a yoga teacher looking to leverage the power of social media to grow your class and yoga business, then listen up. In today's episode, I chat with Cora Geroux, a yoga teacher, ex-studio owner, podcast host & business coach for yoga teachers and yoga entrepreneurs. We chat about the mindset blocks, to the reality and power of social media particularly Instagram for yoga teachers. We get into the nitty-gritty of content creation, connection, and consistency. Cora shares ideas on how to engage better, what to post, how to stay consistent, the various platforms and so much more. You wouldn't want to miss this one. If you're teaching yoga but desire to learn how to leverage social media as a 'business tool' then listen up. Highlights from this episode...Reasons why yoga teachers don’t use social media How to find the right social media platform for yoga teachers Cora talks about her love for social media Outsource or not to outsource social media management? When? How to start your first post and how to stay consistent and organized What creates a “good” post? Hashtags in Instagram What will Cora suggest a yoga teacher post on Instagram? A free Instagram training in the show notes from Cora I hope you find this episode insightful. Please rate and review the podcast to help us find more yoga teachers. Find show notes here - https://letstalk.yoga/Find our exclusive Facebook group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalkyogaConnect with Arundhati on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar/Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

Being a yoga teacher is not only about teaching yoga but equally about understanding how to run a small scale business. So often yoga teachers forget to think of the business side of yoga. During the pandemic, many yoga teachers have had to start running their own businesses. I was interviewed by Cora Geroux of the teaching yoga podcast last month. We had a great conversation about the backend side of running studios, what it takes to keep things going, what failure looks like, and most importantly, how to live your yoga in your business. Dropping the interview this week! I hope you enjoy it...Please rate and review us if you enjoy this episode. It would mean so much to me. Show notes here...Let's connect on InstagramJoin our Facebook community More good stuff on the website...Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

In this episode, we chat about a topic dear to my heart - Cultural appropriation of yoga with my guest, Madhura Bhagawat. Being born & raised in India, this topic is close to my heart. (I bet you've seen my campaigns on Instagram) & a couple of months ago, I met Madhura online. She's a force of nature, working tirelessly to shed light on what yoga is truly about. I knew with her deep understanding of yoga, politics & law she would shed so much light on this topic. She's honest & tells it like it is!This episode is the start of many such conversations to come about yoga in the western world. But think of this as a starting point for yoga teachers & studio owners. HIGHLIGHTS>>>What is cultural appropriation? How is it different from appreciation?Why Indian yoga teachers are often left out of mainstream western yoga? The yoga scene in Scotland (where Madhura is currently based) What does decolonizing yoga mean? Appropriation we see in modern yoga studios...including use of the word yogi, namaste, using music in class, mala beads as a fashion statement, use of deities and sacred symbols as decor and so much more...We talk about tokenism for Indian yoga teachers & hiring more Indian and South Asian teachers in studios and teacher trainings Is yoga a religion?Lastly, we talk about how some yoga teachers are sensationalizing and using the BLM movement & other social causes to create controversy and connect Indian politics to the BLM and taking things out of context. How yoga teachers need to be cautious of what they understand from social media?How Instagram is not the place for yoga education and more...Madhura's Instagram is here...Show notes here...Let's connect on InstagramJoin our Facebook community More good stuff on the website...If you like this episode, please rate and leave us a review so more yoga teachers & students can find this podcast!Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

In this episode, I chat with Jason Crandell, a world-renowned yoga teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. We're at a pivotal point in yoga history where choices we make now with yoga being online will impact on yoga and asana for years to come. My mission is to really educate yoga teahcers about all things online yoga trainings so when you choose you make an informed decision. Here are some of the highlights from our conversation. The future of yoga teacher training. The best model going forward Pros & cons of online yoga teacher training What to keep in mind if you're looking for one Are online teacher trainings better suited for existing teachers? The drawbacks for the lead trainer The role of yoga alliance and more...I hope you find this episode valuable & insightful. Please review, rate & subscribe if you enjoy this episode. Show notes here...Let's connect on InstagramJoin our Facebook community More good stuff on the website...Jason Crandell's website & Instagram.Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

In this episode, our guest Afrin Sopariwala ex-google engineer turned full-time Ayurveda practitioner shares her story and insights into how yoga teachers can benefit from the rich wisdom of Ayurveda. How we can adopt simple but powerful practices in our everyday lives to supplement yoga teaching. This episode is packed with goodness.Here are some highlights of what we unpack... What is Ayurveda? How does it connect with yoga? Difference between self-care and ayurvedic self-care Difference between an Ayurvedic doctor and Ayurvedic counselor When do you need a counselor & when do you need an Ayurvedic doctor? Ayurvedic self-care for Yoga teachers' voices Ayurvedic self-care for teacher burnout Ayurvedic self-care for better sleep Ayurvedic self-care for sore & stiff bodies And so much more...We truly unpacked a lot of stuff with Afrin in this episode. If you’re looking to bring more Ayurvedic balance and wisdom into your yoga teaching and life as a yoga teacher – be sure to tune in!Please rate, review & subscribe. Even a simple review like, “I love the Let’s Talk Yoga podcast.” would be highly appreciated.Show notes here...Let's connect on InstagramJoin our Facebook community More good stuff on the website...Find Afrin's website here.Connect with Afrin on InstagramPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

Yoga teachers are struggling & many yoga studios have closed all over the globe in just 4 months into this pandemic. While there’s no end in sight yoga teachers need to begin thinking outside the traditional yoga studio model to keep their careers afloat. Stop depending on yoga studios to create teaching jobs, it’s time to take charge of your career.In this episode, Arundhati highlights 5 unconventional places to teach yoga during the pandemic. These are all set up to virtually and keep social distancing in mind. These are practical, easy, and unorthodox ways of teaching yoga in this “new normal”.Once you listen to the gems hidden in this episode, you may come up with more ideas of your own. Arundhati not only gives you the suggestions but also highlights what to look for, what to keep in mind, paid or free promotions and so much more. Listen right away & enjoy the episode.Please rate, review & subscribe. Even a simple review like, “I love the Let’s Talk Yoga podcast.” would be highly appreciated.Show notes here...Let's connect on InstagramJoin our Facebook community More good stuff on the website...Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

In our pilot episode, we highlight the differences of yoga in India versus yoga in the US or western world at large. A must listen if you’re an ardent yoga student, a yoga teacher or yoga studio business owner.Arundhati Baitmangalkar, the show’s host, shares her insight as an Indian immigrant yoga teacher who moved from India and started to teach yoga in the US a few years ago. She highlights the top 5 differences that are immediately noticeable when you walk into an American yoga studio. Highlighting crucial aspects of cultural appropriation but keeping it basic to get the conversation started.Based on her first article that went viral in 2014, Arundhati draws the parallels of where yoga originated (India) to what has been made of this practice in the western society – this episode is important for modern-day yoga practitioners and yoga teachers alike to start taking notice of the roots of yoga & how far we’ve moved from what yoga really is.Please rate, review & subscribe. Even a simple review like, “I love the Let’s Talk Yoga podcast.” would be highly appreciated.Show notes here...Let's connect on InstagramJoin our Facebook community More good stuff on the website...Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

Arundhati Baitmangalkar, is an immigrant, Indian yoga teacher living in the US. Having grown a 6 figure yoga career from the ground with no business background, no handstands, and the free information found on google, she created the LTY podcast to inspire other yoga teachers of color. This podcast highlights important conversations often left out of the mainstream yoga-like cultural appropriation of yoga, applying yoga in business, and raising the bar for yoga teachers & studios. Each week, Arundhati drops a new episode to help yoga teachers and enthusiasts take action with tangible steps in living their yoga. Tune in if you're a yoga teacher, business owner, or a yoga enthusiast if you care deeply about retaining its authenticity, or looking to be a better yoga teacher. We're redefining what it means to be a modern, successful yoga teacher - moving away from the cliche of an all-white, thin, blonde yoga industry to one where diversity is the norm. We go where no other yoga podcast has gone before - why there aren't any mainstream Indian yoga teachers, what to do about it and so much more. Voted as one of the top 20 POC yoga teachers to watch out for by Yogawalla, Arundhati has been teaching for a over a decade. She runs a full-service yoga studio in Seattle, is an ex-Bollywood dancer, blogger, and a huge believer that the world doesn't need more yoga teachers it needs better ones. Tune in every Tuesday 7 am PST for a new episode. Find us online at...Instagram - Arundhati Baitmangalkar Facebook - Let's Talk Yoga Website - Let'sTalk.YogaEmail - [email protected] & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet’s Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!