The Yoga Well Podcast

Chase Bossart

Authentic conversation and teachings on Yoga, Meditation & Āyurveda from the Viniyoga Lineage of Mr. TKV Deśikachar. We explore the breadth & depth of these teachings from texts to practices to therapeutic applications and beyond.

  1. The Results of a State of Yoga with Chase Bossart

    5D AGO

    The Results of a State of Yoga with Chase Bossart

    Chase Bossart, Yoga Well's Executive Director and long-time student of Mr. Deśikachar in the Viniyoga lineage, provides yoga philosophy for modern life in the ancient text of the Yogasūtra as a user's guide. This episode is a continuation of Episode #92 from March 3rd, 2026: Contextualizing What is Yoga?, where Chase provided Patañjali's definition of yoga as applicable at every level of practice. Here, explore Yogasūtra I.3 word-by-word, including nuanced translations with a deep understanding of Saṁskṛta and broader philosophical connections. Want to dive further into the Yogasūtra? Chase begins walking through Chapter One this April 2026. Join the weekly discussion group with class recordings at https://courses.yogawell.com/patanjalis-yogasutra

    13 min
  2. The Soul of Yoga: Yoga Therapy & Allopathic Western Medicine with Melissa Shah

    MAR 24

    The Soul of Yoga: Yoga Therapy & Allopathic Western Medicine with Melissa Shah

    In the Viniyoga lineage of therapeutic yoga, there is a focus on yoga beyond physical postures, emphasizing a connection that extends beyond the mind-body. In this episode, explore perspectives on yoga therapy, including the challenges and opportunities of integrating it with Western healthcare.  Join Chase Bossart, Yoga Well's Executive Director and long-time student of Mr. Deśikachar with our episode host and Yoga Therapist, Melissa Shah, as they engage with topics of healing beyond the physical, the importance of  prāṇa's functionality, and yoga's techniques being taken out of context. Connect with Melissa at https://www.findyourbreath.net. Want to dive into the Yogasūtra? Chase begins a word-by-word discussion of Chapter One this April 2026. Join the weekly discussion group with class recordings at https://courses.yogawell.com/patanjalis-yogasutra

    59 min
  3. A Practice to Process Anger with Chase Bossart

    MAR 17

    A Practice to Process Anger with Chase Bossart

    This breath centered yoga and meditation practice is designed to support the digestion of anger by using nāḍīśodhana with ratios and a multi-petaled flower. Find more short practices with our weekly class, 15 Minute Breathing and Meditation. Join the live practice for free on Thursdays at 9:30am PT / 12pm ET. Or enroll in the class for the weekly practice, a monthly course planning and experience discussion with the instructor, as well as access to a year of recordings in our Student Portal. Learn more at https://www.yogawell.com/15-minute-breathing-and-meditation/

    19 min
  4. Yoga & Uncertainty: The Yoga Well Live Lecture Series with Chase Bossart

    MAR 10

    Yoga & Uncertainty: The Yoga Well Live Lecture Series with Chase Bossart

    Across many sectors of our day-to-day lives, there is an ever-growing sense of uncertainty. This uncertainty can lead to many disruptions in how we operate: anxiety, difficulty focusing, a sense of despair, and more.  Fortunately, Yoga and its teachings offer a sense of direction and purpose within the chaos.  In this recording of the Yoga Well Live Lecture Series, Chase Bossart reminds practitioners that Yoga is not just a way of coping with the changing world around us, but rather it is a highly structured system that prepares you specifically for times such as these. The Yoga Well Live Lecture Series with Chase Bossart takes place on the last Tuesday of each month, starting at 11:30amPT/2:30 pm ET, and is open to all. If you would like to attend these talks live mark your calendars and save this Zoom Link : Yoga Well Live Lecture Series with Chase Bossart

    55 min
  5. Contextualizing What is Yoga?

    MAR 3

    Contextualizing What is Yoga?

    Patañjali's Yogasūtra presents yoga philosophy for modern life. Chase Bossart, Director of the Yoga Well Institute and long-time student of Mr. Deśikachar, explains the definition of Yoga from the Yogasūtra, which differs from the Bhagavad Gītā and Haṭhayogapradīpika in its philosophical presentation. Using the characteristic sūtra, YS I.2 word-by-word, weaving in other relevant sūtras, and illustrating a range of capacities, Chase presents a translation with context and nuance for practical application. The Yogasūtra is a blueprint for living a meaningful and satisfying life, including instructions for coming out of suffering and finding and following your life purpose(s).  Join Chase's weekly Yogasūtra class at https://www.yogawell.com/yoga-philosophy/ The Yoga Well Institute's Yoga Philosophy courses study the sacred texts of yoga traditionally. We read each line, word by word, translating from Sanskrit, reviewing the contexts, discussing the practical applications, answering questions, and sharing experiences. Led by an experienced teacher and enriched by the questions and observations of students in various stages of their personal path, these courses reveal Yoga as a path to be practiced on the mat and in daily life. All Yoga Well courses are recorded and made available in our Student Portal. For an on-demand courses on the utility of the Yogasūtra, explore Yogasūtra in Action at https://courses.yogawell.com/Yogasutras-in-Action

    14 min
  6. Everybody Has a Story to Tell with Nancy Rue, Carrie Heeter, and Chase Bossart

    FEB 24

    Everybody Has a Story to Tell with Nancy Rue, Carrie Heeter, and Chase Bossart

    What do yoga philosophy, mindfulness, and meditation have to do with writing? As our Viniyoga podcast continues to explore yoga beyond physical postures, we invite you to this insightful discussion that draws clear parallels with yoga philosophy. Let this conversation inspire you to share your story. Join our writing mentor host and author of (among many titles) The Scribbling Woman, Nancy Rue, as she talks with Chase Bossart, Yoga Well's Executive Director, and Carrie Heeter, PhD, meditation designer, research scientist, recently retired professor of Media and Information at Michigan State University, and author of An Inside Look at Meditation: Experiences for healing, support, and transformation.  Find Nancy at http://www.nancyrue.com. Receive a free download of Carrie's book at https://www.yogawell.com/viniyoga-resources/. Find Carrie at MeditationConversations.com. Join weekly meditation classes with Yoga for Meditation on Wednesdays or the free 15 Minute Breathing Meditation on Thursdays through our offerings page at https://www.yogawell.com/our-offerings/ All Yoga Well courses are recorded and made available in our Student Portal. For an on-demand course on the utility of the Yogasūtra, explore Yogasūtra in Action at https://courses.yogawell.com/Yogasutras-in-Action

    1h 2m
  7. A Practice for Health & Nourishment

    FEB 17

    A Practice for Health & Nourishment

    Experience with breath-centered yoga and meditation, including the chant Āyurmantraḥ from the Taittirīya Āraṇyaka, a mantra for health & nourishment. Join Yoga Therapist and chanting instructor, Cindy Capwell, for this gentle yoga practice. Find Cindy Capwell in Asheville, NC, and at YogaAlambana.com. Join weekly meditation classes with Yoga for Meditation on Wednesdays or the free 15 Minute Breathing Meditation on Thursdays through our offerings page at https://www.yogawell.com/our-offerings/

    23 min
  8. Comments on Yoga Therapy and IAYT Certification Tracts

    FEB 10

    Comments on Yoga Therapy and IAYT Certification Tracts

    On January 27th, 2026, Yoga Well's Executive Director Chase Bossart met with the Yoga Well community via Zoom to discuss IAYT's proposed 300-hour Foundations of Yoga Therapy certification track for licensed health care workers. Arguing against IAYT's plan, Chase proposed a series of principles for IAYT to use in future decision-making processes, including: 1. Holding the experiential aspect of Yoga to be equally important to Yoga's informational aspect, and structure requirements accordingly;  2. Honoring Yoga's original Indian anatomies & physiologies as legitimate medical systems separate and apart from the Allopathic models dominant in the West, and not relegating Yoga to be subsumed within those.  Since Viniyoga teachings, as passed down through Mr. Desikachar and T. Krishnamacharya, have so many healing principles important in the therapeutic application of yoga, we consider IAYT an important proponent of Yoga Therapy, and care deeply how they manage their role. The article, Yoga Bodies, Yoga Minds, is available for download here: https://www.yogawell.com/viniyoga-resources/

    1h 6m
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Authentic conversation and teachings on Yoga, Meditation & Āyurveda from the Viniyoga Lineage of Mr. TKV Deśikachar. We explore the breadth & depth of these teachings from texts to practices to therapeutic applications and beyond.

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  • Creator
    Chase Bossart
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    The Yoga Well Podcast

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