Yoga Scussion: Yoga, Health, Mindfulness & Culture Podcast

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Yoga Scussion is a mindfulness and yoga podcast that goes beyond the poses. Hosts Gina Clingerman and Brendon Orr bring you honest, in-depth conversations with yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, meditation guides, and wisdom keepers exploring yoga philosophy, personal transformation, and conscious living. Each episode dives deep into topics like the eight limbs of yoga, pranayama and breathwork, meditation practices, trauma-informed teaching, yoga's cultural roots, studio ownership, teacher training insights, and how ancient wisdom applies to modern life challenges—from managing anxiety to finding community to navigating spiritual growth. Whether you're a yoga teacher, longtime practitioner, or curious beginner exploring mindfulness practices, you'll find authentic stories, practical tools, and perspectives that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga is and can be. This isn't surface-level wellness talk—it's thoughtful yoga discussion (hence "Yoga Scussion") that honors tradition while embracing evolution. Join the Yoga Scussion with us! New episodes every other Wednesday. Want to join the Yoga Scussion in real time? Circle members get episodes five days early, ad-free listening, and invitations to live recordings as they happen. Plus, you'll support honest conversations on yoga, mindfulness, and conscious living. Join the Circle and deepen your journey at yogascussion.podmasana.com/support.

Episodes

  1. Yoga Scussion Preview | A Practice to Become: Yoga as Portal with Jill Lovato

    6D AGO

    Yoga Scussion Preview | A Practice to Become: Yoga as Portal with Jill Lovato

    Jill Lovato, managing owner of Blossom Yoga in Cheyenne, Wyoming, describes yoga as "a practice to become"—stripping away expectations, labels, and protective layers to step into who we truly are. In this Yogascussion Preview, Jill talks with Gina and Brendon about how her goal being to help others fly their own yoga planes. The full episode releases next Wednesday. Topics: Becoming vs evolving, yoga philosophy, non-duality, presence and awareness, wholehearted practice, teaching philosophy, reading the room, Ayurvedic principles, gunas, nervous system regulation, accessibility in yoga, community building, running a yoga studio in Wyoming, empathic teaching, intuitive teaching, yoga for parents, teenagers and yoga, modern disconnection, felt sense practice, protective layers, ego barriers, poetry and yoga, science background and yoga, zoology and yoga, AARP yoga classes, business of yoga About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be. Support the show: Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion Donate to the Show Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store Connect With Podmasana: Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday Early access for Yogascussion Circle members (3 days before public) Follow and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others who might be interested. Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!

    3 min
  2. From Pondicherry to Kansas City: An On-Again, Off-Again Yogi's Journey with Meenakshi Vishwanath | Yoga Scussion | Ep. 4

    12/31/2025

    From Pondicherry to Kansas City: An On-Again, Off-Again Yogi's Journey with Meenakshi Vishwanath | Yoga Scussion | Ep. 4

    In this episode of Yoga Scussion, Dr. Meenakshi Vishwanath talks to hosts Gina and Brendon about how she grew up in India with yoga woven through her family—a grandfather who practiced headstands before court cases, a mother exploring holistic wellness decades early. Yet she describes herself as an "on-again, off-again" yogi, never quite appreciating what was always there. Training at Yoganjali Natyalayam in Pondicherry, surviving dental school's demands, navigating deep depression after moving to the U.S., and eventually meeting her husband Brendon in a yoga class she tried to avoid—Meena's journey reveals the difference between inheriting a practice and truly choosing it for yourself. Topics: Growing up with yoga in India, cultural differences in yoga practice, Indian yoga lineages, ICYER Pondicherry, yoga ashrams, immigration and identity, depression and healing, orthodontics and yoga, prescriptive vs. intuitive teaching styles, Ashtanga vs. traditional Indian yoga, yoga in physical education, Hindu temple yoga classes, self-paced practice, mantra chanting, guru-shishya tradition, yoga as destiny, cross-cultural yoga perspectives, householder yoga, grit and persistence About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be. Support the show: Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion Donate to the Show Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store Connect With Podmasana: Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday Early access for Yogascussion Circle members (3 days before public) Follow and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others who might be interested. Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!

    54 min
  3. Yoga Scussion Preview | From Pondicherry to Kansas City: An On-Again, Off-Again Yogi's Journey with Meenakshi Vishwanath

    12/24/2025

    Yoga Scussion Preview | From Pondicherry to Kansas City: An On-Again, Off-Again Yogi's Journey with Meenakshi Vishwanath

    In this preview of next week's Yoga Scussion, Meenakshi Vishwanath discusses how yoga can be different and similar in the United States and India. Tune in next Wednesday for the full episode. About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be. Support the show: Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion Donate to the Show Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store Connect With Podmasana: Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday Early access for Yogascussion Circle members (3 days before public) Follow and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others who might be interested. Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Chapters (00:00:00) - Comparison of US and Indian Yoga

    5 min
  4. From the Mat to Mediation with Casey Karges | Yoga Scussion | Ep. 3

    12/17/2025

    From the Mat to Mediation with Casey Karges | Yoga Scussion | Ep. 3

    In this episode of Yoga Scussion, we hear from Casey Karges who walked into yoga unable to touch his knees. A runner, golfer, and self-described "intense" person, he discovered something unexpected: the connection between breath, mind, and body that transforms both personal practice and professional life. As director of a mediation center handling high-conflict situations including domestic violence cases, Casey applies yoga principles daily—breathing techniques, presence, creating safe space. After years of Ashtanga practice, he's learned that yoga isn't about perfecting poses but finding peace within challenge. His three words for yoga: breath, mind, peace. Topics: Ashtanga yoga, mediation and yoga, conflict resolution, breath awareness, mind-body connection, yoga for athletes, yoga for runners, golf and yoga, flexibility journey, home practice, studio practice, nervous system regulation, presence, peacemaking, holding space, co-regulation, yoga for beginners, long-term practice, yoga and professional life, caregiver wellness, back health, hip flexibility About Yogascussion: Yogascussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be. Support the show: Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion Donate to the Show Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store Connect With Podmasana: Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday Early access for Yogascussion Circle members (3 days before public) Follow and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others who might be interested. Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!

    42 min
  5. Yoga Scussion Preview | From the Mat to Mediation with Casey Karges

    12/10/2025

    Yoga Scussion Preview | From the Mat to Mediation with Casey Karges

    In this Yoga Scussion Preview, Mediation Center Executive Director Casey Karges talks to Gina and Brendon how a yoga practice can help one value the wants, needs and interests of the other towards a process of peace finding and making. Full episode releases December 17th.  Topics: Ashtanga yoga, mediation and yoga, conflict resolution, breath awareness, mind-body connection, yoga for athletes, yoga for runners, golf and yoga, flexibility journey, home practice, studio practice, nervous system regulation, presence, peacemaking, holding space, co-regulation, yoga for beginners, long-term practice, yoga and professional life, caregiver wellness, back health, hip flexibility About Yoga Scussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be. Support the show: Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion Donate to the Show Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store Connect With Podmasana: Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday Early access for Yogascussion Circle members (3 days before public) Follow and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others who might be interested. Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!

    3 min
  6. Promo: “It’s Time to Go Home Now” – Listening to the Universe with Grace with Brendon Orr | My Mindful Moment | Ep. 1

    12/09/2025 · BONUS

    Promo: “It’s Time to Go Home Now” – Listening to the Universe with Grace with Brendon Orr | My Mindful Moment | Ep. 1

    Subscribe or follow My Mindful Moment to get ad-free episodes of that show in your podcast feed. October 10th, 2025. Brendon Orr walks his 16-year-old dog Amelia through a golden sunlit meadow. But Amelia stops—perhaps the first time in her life she clearly doesn't wish to walk. Three deer appear in the tall grass, watching peacefully. Brendon locks eyes with one deer. A profound moment of stillness. He looks down at Amelia looking up at him. Together they watch the deer slowly walk into the tree line, as if returning to where they came from. A tear passes down Brendon's cheek. "It's time to go home now, isn't it girl?" Amelia passes that afternoon. If we are still enough and listening openly, the universe speaks. This was Brendon’s Mindful Moment. Submit yours to mymindfulmoment@podmasana.com. For more information, visit https://podmasana.com/mymindfulmoment. Topics Loss of a pet, dog death, end of life, saying goodbye, mindfulness in grief, deer encounter, animal communication, last moments, recognizing endings, new beginnings, profound stillness, universe speaking, trust in timing, life transitions, sacred moments, presence in loss, honoring grief, animal companions, 16-year-old dog, sister dogs, moving with elderly pets, when it's time, peaceful passing, tears and love, listening to wisdom, chapters closing and opening Listen to previous My Mindful Moments: https://my-mindful-moment.castos.com/  Listen to Podmasana: https://podmasana.castos.com/  Yogascussion Podcast: https://yogascussion.castos.com/

    4 min
  7. Introducing My Mindful Moment | Podmasana Media

    12/05/2025

    Introducing My Mindful Moment | Podmasana Media

    You know those moments when enlightenment, insight, and wisdom find us? When the universe speaks to us during periods of adversity, joy, or stillness and we feel more aware, mindful, and present having listened to it? What if we took the time to record those moments and share them with others? This is the inspiration behind Podmasana’s sibling podcast, My Mindful Moment where you are invited to listen to the mindful moments of others from around the world and share your own.  Share Your Mindful Moment Send your recording via email to mymindfulmoment@podmasana.com. Feel free to include a photo of yourself that you would like to include with your Mindful Moment. Further instructions are below. Instructions Find a quiet room or space and open a recording app on your phone. Speaking in full sentences, please share your Mindful Moment. No need to write down your story and read it from paper, but feel free to do so if that makes you more comfortable. Just try to keep it natural. Please keep the submitted recording to less than three minutes. Your recording should include (but does not need to be limited to):  Your name (feel free to use an anonymous alias) A particular moment or experience that left you feeling more enlightened, inspired or wise. Share as much about the moment as you can recall: When did it happen? What was it like? How did it make you feel more mindful? Why do you want to share it with others? Again, please try to keep the submitted recording to less than three minutes. When you are finished, email the file to the show. For more detailed instructions, see the recording tips page. Chapters (00:00:00) - My Mindful Moment

    3 min
  8. From Wedding Photos to Ashtanga: Finding Calm in Chaos with Jeri Winkelmann | Yoga Scussion | Ep. 2

    12/03/2025

    From Wedding Photos to Ashtanga: Finding Calm in Chaos with Jeri Winkelmann | Yoga Scussion | Ep. 2

    In this episode of Yoga Scussion, airport executive Jeri Winkelmann came to yoga five years ago for the "wrong" reasons—wanting to look good in wedding photos. What she found was Ashtanga's challenging, repetitive practice that reminded her of ballet, a practice that's made her calmer, more focused, less anxious, and "a better human." Commuting an hour from Omaha to Lincoln even in winter, practicing with her schnauzer George, and being "the calming presence" in crisis situations at work, Jeri shares honest truths: down dog isn't rest, 10-minute practices count, and yoga is "life, connection, health." Topics Ashtanga yoga, body image, airport industry, breath work, family practice, home practice challenges, competitive personality, beginner's mindset, aging parents, grandmother, pets and yoga, professional development, calm presence, crisis management, commuter dedication

    45 min
  9. Yoga Scussion Preview | From Wedding Photos to Ashtanga: Finding Calm in Chaos with Jeri Winkelmann

    11/26/2025

    Yoga Scussion Preview | From Wedding Photos to Ashtanga: Finding Calm in Chaos with Jeri Winkelmann

    Airport executive Jeri Winkelmann came to yoga five years ago for the "wrong" reasons—wanting to look good in wedding photos. What she found was Ashtanga's challenging, repetitive practice that reminded her of ballet, a practice that's made her calmer, more focused, less anxious, and "a better human." Commuting an hour from Omaha to Lincoln even in winter, practicing with her schnauzer George, and being "the calming presence" in crisis situations at work, Jeri shares honest truths: down dog isn't rest, 10-minute practices count, and yoga is "life, connection, health." Topics: Ashtanga yoga, body image, airport industry, breath work, family practice, home practice challenges, competitive personality, beginner's mindset, aging parents, grandmother, pets and yoga, professional development, calm presence, crisis management, commuter dedication About Yogascussion: Yogascussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be. Support the show: Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion Donate to the Show Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store Connect With Podmasana: Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday Early access for Yogascussion Circle members (3 days before public) Follow and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others who might be interested. Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Chapters (00:00:00) - Ashtanga Yoga's Growing Authenticity

    4 min
  10. Welcome to Yoga Scussion with Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman | Yoga Scussion | Ep. 1

    11/19/2025

    Welcome to Yoga Scussion with Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman | Yoga Scussion | Ep. 1

    Gina and Brendon participate in the first Yoga Scussion where they touch on how they met, what brought them to yoga, the role it has played in their lives, the evolution of their practices, the cultural appropriation of yoga, the role of yoga in spirituality, mental health, and the benefits of this ancient system from India. Topics: Yoga practice, teaching philosophy, cultural appropriation, capitalism in yoga, mental health, depression, cancer caregiving, trauma-informed practice, spiritual evolution, authenticity, darkness and light About Yogascussion: Yoga Scussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each week’s Yogascussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be. Support the show: Join the Yogascussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yogascussion Donate to the Show Shop the Yogascussion Collection on the Podmasana Store Connect With Podmasana: Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com Email: yogascussion@podmasana.com Support the Show: yogascussion.podmasana.com/support Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday with preview episodes releasing the following Wednesday Early access for Yogascussion Circle members (3 days before public) Follow and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others who might be interested. Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Chapters (00:00:05) - First episode of Yoga Scussion(00:01:38) - Mentors to Teachers: How We Met(00:05:55) - Ron Frost on His First Yoga Class(00:09:55) - A New Year's Yoga Class For Men(00:14:02) - What Keeps Bringing You Back to Yoga(00:19:13) - What Does Yoga Mean to You?(00:24:19) - How Has Your Yoga Practice Changed Over Time?(00:29:00) - How to Keep Your Yoga Practice Organized(00:36:58) - "Yoga Is the Best Tool for Evolution"(00:40:44) - In the Elevator With Yoga(00:43:23) - In the Elevator With Emily Brown(00:45:56) - The Two Wolves Inside My Yoga Teacher Training(00:49:29) - How the darkness of my practice informed my teaching(00:54:56) - on Yoga's Light and Darkness(00:57:53) - Why Do You Keep Teaching Yoga?(01:01:01) - on The Roots of Yoga(01:05:28) - How Yoga Made Me a Better Person(01:10:27) - On Yoga and Mental Health(01:12:04) - How Yoga Has Evolved(01:18:11) - Gina's Elevator Pitch(01:24:43) - The First Yoga Scussion

    1h 27m
  11. Yoga Scussion Trailer 2 | A Holistic Path to the Spiritual Summit

    11/17/2025

    Yoga Scussion Trailer 2 | A Holistic Path to the Spiritual Summit

    Gina asks Brendon if he thinks yoga is the best path to develop human consciousnes and Brendon asks Gina about how she came to yoga.

    5 min
  12. Yoga Scussion Trailer 1 | A Path to Self-Discovery

    11/14/2025

    Yoga Scussion Trailer 1 | A Path to Self-Discovery

    Brendon asks Gina if yoga has made her a better person or if she would be the same without her practice. Chapters (00:00:00) - How yoga has contributed to becoming a better person

    5 min

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Yoga Scussion is a mindfulness and yoga podcast that goes beyond the poses. Hosts Gina Clingerman and Brendon Orr bring you honest, in-depth conversations with yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, meditation guides, and wisdom keepers exploring yoga philosophy, personal transformation, and conscious living. Each episode dives deep into topics like the eight limbs of yoga, pranayama and breathwork, meditation practices, trauma-informed teaching, yoga's cultural roots, studio ownership, teacher training insights, and how ancient wisdom applies to modern life challenges—from managing anxiety to finding community to navigating spiritual growth. Whether you're a yoga teacher, longtime practitioner, or curious beginner exploring mindfulness practices, you'll find authentic stories, practical tools, and perspectives that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga is and can be. This isn't surface-level wellness talk—it's thoughtful yoga discussion (hence "Yoga Scussion") that honors tradition while embracing evolution. Join the Yoga Scussion with us! New episodes every other Wednesday. Want to join the Yoga Scussion in real time? Circle members get episodes five days early, ad-free listening, and invitations to live recordings as they happen. Plus, you'll support honest conversations on yoga, mindfulness, and conscious living. Join the Circle and deepen your journey at yogascussion.podmasana.com/support.

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