The Yoga Podclass

Kyle Wilman and David Stevens
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Yoga you can do anywhere — no screen, no video, no performance required. Kyle Wilman and David Stevens guide you through full audio yoga classes and honest conversations about how the patterns you notice in your body show up in your work, your relationships, and your daily life. Yoga that meets you where you are. All levels welcome. Screen-free. New episodes every week. More at YogaPodclass.com

  1. 1D AGO

    Off The Mat: Build the base. Then build the dream.

    What if the thing standing between you and what you're reaching for isn't a lack of effort or talent, but a lack of foundation? This week in our Off the Mat conversation, Kyle and David explore the pattern of expanding before the base is built. They talk about the pull toward big goals, flashy poses, and fast results—and what gets lost when we skip the groundwork. In this conversation, they explore: On the mat: How ego drives us into poses our bodies aren't ready for, why building foundation in the "boring" poses sets you up for the expansive ones, and the difference between finding your balance and creating it Off the mat: What self-compassion actually looks like in practice, the inner work that has to come before you can show up for others, and why slowing down in a culture wired for instant gratification is one of the hardest things to do Whether you're chasing a handstand, rebuilding after an injury, or figuring out what you actually want your life to look like, this conversation is about the relationship between stability and expansion—and why one can't exist without the other. Build the base. Then build the dream. Visit YogaPodclass.com to explore pose resources, read articles on off-the-mat themes, and sign up for retreat updates. Follow us on Instagram @YogaPodclass.

    41 min

  2. MAR 5

    35-Min Balancing Vinyasa | Building Foundations: Expand Through Stability

    What if balance isn't something you find, but something you create? Class begins at 4:00 David guides you through a 30-minute slow flow that treats balance not as something you achieve, but as something you actively create. Through standing balances—tree pose, eagle pose, dancer's pose—you'll explore how the more you root down, the taller you can rise. Stability isn't about freezing in place. It's alive, responsive, and requires constant micro-adjustments. Off the mat, the same applies. Balance is a moving target. Some seasons demand more. Some demand less. You're the architect. No props required. New episodes every Thursday. Find us on Instagram @yogapodclass.

    40 min

  3. FEB 28

    Off The Mat: The Nervous System Doesn't Lie - What Your Body Is Telling You When the World Feels Unsafe with Dr. Jennifer Danielson

    Kyle and David sit down with Dr. Jennifer Danielson, a clinical psychologist, trauma specialist, and yoga teacher to talk about what nervous system regulation actually means, why "just breathe" doesn't always work, and what happens to our bodies when the world around us feels unsafe. Jen brings together nearly two decades of clinical experience in trauma, EMDR, somatic work, and mindfulness-based practices alongside a decade of teaching yoga. In this conversation, she translates the science in plain language and connects it directly to what we experience on the mat. In this episode: What nervous system regulation actually means (hint: it's not being calm all the time) The window of tolerance and why stress isn't the problem — getting stuck isWhy "just do more yoga" misses the bigger picture, and what's more helpful Collective dysregulation: what's happening in your body when the room, or the whole community, feels unsafe The difference between coping and avoiding What yoga teachers most need to understand about trauma and the nervous systemDr. Jennifer Danielson teaches at Blooma Yoga and UP Yoga in Minneapolis. https://www.upyogamn.com https://blooma.com/ Visit our website that include more information on today's episode, a pose library, teacher resources and upcoming retreats at https://www.yogapodclass.com

    37 min

  4. FEB 19

    25-Minute Slow & Stretchy Yoga | Building Foundations: Nervous System Regulation

    Most of us know how to push through. What we've forgotten is how to come back down. Class Begins at minute 5:30. Kyle guides you through a 45-minute slow flow built around nervous system regulation — not as a concept, but as something you can actually feel. You'll move through cat/cow, sun salutation variations, crescent moon, half splits, and supine hip openers, with longer holds and deliberate pacing that gives your body time to do what it already knows how to do. This class doesn't ask you to calm down. It asks you to practice the arc — activation and return, effort and ease, opening and letting go. All levels. No props required. New episodes every Thursday. Find us on Instagram @yogapodclass.

    32 min

  5. FEB 5

    Off the Mat: Finding Strength in Repetition

    What happens when the postures that used to excite you start to feel boring? What happens when a routine starts to lose its spark? This week in our Off the Mat conversation, Kyle and David explore finding strength in repetition. They discuss why showing up to the same practice, the same pose, and the same routine can be the most advanced thing you do—even when it doesn't feel that way. In this conversation, they explore: On the mat: How boredom shows up in practice, why staying with the "simple" variation is sometimes the most advanced choice, and the difference between listening to your body and actually responding to it Off the mat: Building sustainable routines, the pattern of abandoning practices right when they start to work, and how small consistent actions—both positive and negative—compound over time What they're trying this week: Staying curious when boredom hits, evaluating whether routines still serve their original purpose, and practicing "being in awe, always." Whether you're navigating an injury, questioning your morning routine, or showing up for what matters in your community, this conversation is about the power of consistency without rigidity—and knowing when to stay versus when to let go. Little by little, a little becomes a lot. Visit YogaPodclass.com to explore pose resources, read articles on off-the-mat themes, and sign up for retreat updates. Follow us on Instagram @YogaPodclass.

    32 min

  6. JAN 29

    30-Minute Vinyasa Yoga | Building Foundations: Strength in Repetition

    Little by little, a little becomes a lot. This 30-minute flow explores the power of repetition—not just in your physical practice, but in how you show up for yourself consistently. We'll move through familiar poses with fresh intention, building strength through repeated effort rather than forcingourselves toward perfection. Class starts at 5:55 Expect: Sun Salutation variations with progressive add-ons, Crescent Lunge sequences with twists, Side Plank, and grounding hip openers to close. The invitation: Accept where you are today. Let go of attachment to how you think you should feel or look in the poses, and instead simply be present with what is. The strongest foundation isn't built in one dramatic moment—it's built through small, repeatable actions that compound over time. New episodes drop every Thursday. For more resources, teaching frameworks, and ways to deepen your practice—on and off the mat—⁠visit our website, yogapodclass.com.

    36 min

  7. JAN 22

    Off the Mat: Building From What's Already There

    http://www.yogapodclass.com - For our Off the Mat Blog, Pose Library, Events, and more. In this Off the Mat episode, Kyle and David explore how yoga practice patterns show up in daily life. Last week's class focused on building from what's already there—finding what's strong and stable before jumping into fixing mode. This week, they discuss where that same pattern appears off the mat. Kyle and David share personal experiences with constantly fixing things—in their yoga practice, at work, in relationships—before acknowledging what's already working. They explore why we default to noticing what's wrong, how cultural conditioning shapes this pattern, and what shifts when you start with your foundation first. Topics covered: How the "fixing mindset" shows up in yoga practice and daily lifeWhy we notice problems before strengthsThe role of capitalism and productivity culture in self-criticismPractical experiments for building from what's already workingApplying yoga philosophy (aparigraha, non-grasping) to work and relationshipsThis is a conversation about pattern recognition and self-awareness, not prescriptive advice. Whether you're a yoga practitioner, yoga teacher, or someone interested in mindful living and personal development, this episode offers insights into how physical practice translates to everyday experiences.

    25 min

  8. JAN 15

    20-Minute Slow Flow Vinyasa Yoga | Building Foundations: Build on What's Working

    Beginner-friendly yoga practice for stability and self-awareness. What if the foundation you're looking for is already there? This 30-minute slow flow yoga class with Kyle explores building from what's already stable instead of starting with what needs fixing. Through foundational poses like low lunge, crescent lunge, and warrior variations, you'll practice naming what's working first: the strength in your legs, the steadiness of your breath, the ground beneath you. Everything else builds from there. This audio-only yoga session moves through gentle spinal warm-ups, sun salutations, and foundational standing poses with progressive variations before settling into supine twists and a restorative closing. Perfect for home yoga practice, mindful movement, or nervous system regulation. You'll need a yoga mat and optionally a block or pillow for supported twist. This episode pairs with Off the Mat: Building Foundations, releasing next Thursday, where Kyle and David explore how the pattern of "fixing first" shows up at work, in relationships, and in how we approach change.

    30 min
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Yoga you can do anywhere — no screen, no video, no performance required. Kyle Wilman and David Stevens guide you through full audio yoga classes and honest conversations about how the patterns you notice in your body show up in your work, your relationships, and your daily life. Yoga that meets you where you are. All levels welcome. Screen-free. New episodes every week. More at YogaPodclass.com

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  • Creator
    Kyle Wilman and David Stevens
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kyle Wilman and David Stevens
  • Show Website
    The Yoga Podclass

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