YogaScussion: Yoga Talk, Culture, Philosophy & Practice

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Welcome to YogaScussion—the yoga podcast that goes beyond the mat. Hosted by Gina Clingerman and Brendon Orr, this weekly yoga talk dives deep into yoga practice, yoga culture, and yoga philosophy with the teachers, healers, writers, and movers who are living it. This isn't a podcast about perfect poses or performative wellness. It's a conversation about what yoga actually looks like in real life—the injuries, the doubt, the breakthroughs, the joy, and the messy, beautiful middle. We explore how ancient wisdom meets modern life, how practice transforms off the mat, and what it means to build community in a world that's forgotten how to connect. Each episode features honest, in-depth conversations with guests who bring diverse perspectives—from Ayurvedic physicians and somatic therapists to poets, musicians, and yoga studio founders. We talk about the eight limbs, the yamas and niyamas, the business of yoga, the neuroscience of stillness, and everything in between. Whether you're a yoga teacher looking for depth, a practitioner seeking community, or someone who's curious about what yoga really is beyond the Instagram aesthetic—YogaScussion is your seat. Subscribe, leave a review, and join the scussion.

  1. Aug 12

    Yoga & The Eight Limbs of Writing | Kimberly McElhatten

    In this yoga podcast, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman sit down with writing coach and poet Kimberly McElhatten for a profound yoga talk on the intersection of ancient philosophy and the creative process. This episode offers a unique lens on modern yoga culture by revealing how the yamas and niyamas can be directly applied to the yoga practice of writing. Kimberly shares how principles like ahimsa (non-violence) help silence the inner critic, while tapas (the fire of transformation) guides writers through the "cauldron" of truth-telling. We also explore the neuroscience of the default mode network, the power of "doing nothing," and how intentional rest fuels both creativity and embodied living. Hear Kimberly explain why sitting in the "heat of transformation" is essential for accessing your unique truth—and how a simple walk without headphones can take you from writer's block to deep creative flow. Key topics: Applying the yamas and niyamas (ahimsa and tapas) to the writing process Overcoming writer's block and silencing the inner critic Harnessing the brain's default mode network through intentional rest Creating a heart-centered, mindful container for creative work Integrating yoga philosophy off the mat into everyday life Recorded April 10, 2026 Follow YogaScussion wherever you get your podcasts. To get early access to ad-free episodes, attend and participate in live show recordings and more, join the YogaScussion Circle! > Support the show! > Give a one-time THANK YOU donation > Shop for YogaScussion Merch! > Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com > Feedback: yogascussion@podmasana.com > Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Feel free to also check out Podmasana Media’s other shows: Podmasana and My Mindful Moment.

    Yoga & The Eight Limbs of Writing | Kimberly McElhatten

  2. Aug 5

    Yoga & Writing: Overcoming Inner Critics | Kimberly McElhatten

    In this yoga podcast, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman explore the unique intersection of yoga philosophy and the creative process with writing coach Kimberly McElhatten. This yoga talk reveals how the ancient frameworks of the yamas and niyamas can be directly applied to the modern yoga practice of writing. Kimberly shares how principles like ahimsa (non-violence) help silence the inner critic, while tapas (the fire of transformation) guides writers through the "cauldron" of truth-telling. We also dive into how co-writing sessions mirror the deeper states of yoga culture, creating a container for flow, focus, and ego dissolution. Whether you are a writer seeking compassionate discipline or a practitioner looking to take your practice off the mat, this episode illuminates how ancient wisdom can transform your creative work. Hear Kimberly explain why sitting in the "heat of transformation" is essential for accessing your unique truth—and how a simple shift in perspective can take you from writer's block to deep creative flow. In This Preview Episode: Applying the yamas and niyamas to the creative writing process Using ahimsa to overcome the inner critic and self-doubt Embracing tapas (the fire of transformation) to find authentic truth How co-writing creates a yogic flow state and dissolves the ego Building a compassionate, mindful relationship with your creative work Follow YogaScussion wherever you get your podcasts. To get access to ad-free episodes five days early and attend live show recordings, join the YogaScussion Circle! Follow YogaScussion wherever you get your podcasts. To get early access to ad-free episodes, attend and participate in live show recordings and more, join the YogaScussion Circle! > Support the show! > Give a one-time THANK YOU donation > Shop for YogaScussion Merch! > Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com > Feedback: yogascussion@podmasana.com > Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Feel free to also check out Podmasana Media’s other shows: Podmasana and My Mindful Moment.

    Yoga & Writing: Overcoming Inner Critics | Kimberly McElhatten

  3. Jul 29

    Yoga for Pelvic Health | Sydney Zwicker

    In this yoga podcast, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman explore the intersection of wellness and trauma-informed pelvic health with guest Sydney Zwicker. This conversation offers a profound lens on modern yoga culture by bridging nervous system regulation, fascial bodywork, and embodied mindfulness to support women in cultivating safety and presence. Listeners will discover how fascia acts as the body’s intelligent mycelial network, connecting bone to breath and emotion to posture, and how yoga practices like Yin and Yoga Nidra can facilitate fascial unwinding and emotional release. As a standout episode on holistic healing, this discussion elucidates the importance of root-oriented awareness, consent in touch, and reclaiming aliveness through the female lived experience. Whether you are navigating pelvic pain, seeking deeper embodiment, or exploring the somatic connections between physiology and spirituality, this episode illuminates how honoring the body’s innate wisdom fosters wholeness and sustainable wellness. Disclaimer: this episode touches on some mature topics and contains adult language. Listener discretion advised. Key Topics: Fascia as the body's mycelial network connecting breath, psyche, memory, and posture  Trauma-informed pelvic health practices supporting nervous system regulation through embodied mindfulness Yoga adaptations for hypermobile women prioritizing stability over flexibility and root-down strength Consent, communication, and co-creating safety in yoga classes and healing relationships Root chakra work as foundation for boundaries, intuition, and living from your "hell yes/F no" Follow YogaScussion wherever you get your podcasts. To get early access to ad-free episodes, attend and participate in live show recordings and more, join the YogaScussion Circle! > Support the show! > Give a one-time THANK YOU donation > Shop for YogaScussion Merch! > Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com > Feedback: yogascussion@podmasana.com > Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Feel free to also check out Podmasana Media’s other shows: Podmasana and My Mindful Moment.

    Yoga for Pelvic Health | Sydney Zwicker

  4. Jul 22

    Yoga & Fascia Release | Sydney Zwicker

    In this yoga podcast preview, hosts Gina Clingerman and Brendon Orr explore the intersection of wellness and anatomy with guest Sydney Zwicker, who describes fascia as the body’s intelligent, mycelial-like network. This conversation offers a unique lens on modern yoga culture by bridging somatic science with spiritual understanding, revealing how fascial tissue connects bone to breath and emotion to posture. Listeners will discover how yoga practices facilitate fascial unwinding to release stored emotional charges and support nervous system regulation. As a standout episode on holistic health, this discussion elucidates the piezoelectric nature of fascia and its role in mental health, depression, and embodied awareness. Whether you are interested in somatic healing, fascial release, or the integration of physiology and spirituality, this episode illuminates how our bodies function as one unified, living tapestry rather than separate parts, deepening your understanding of wellness through the lens of modern science and ancient wisdom. Follow YogaScussion wherever you get your podcasts. To get early access to ad-free episodes, attend and participate in live show recordings and more, join the YogaScussion Circle! > Support the show! > Give a one-time THANK YOU donation > Shop for YogaScussion Merch! > Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com > Feedback: yogascussion@podmasana.com > Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Feel free to also check out Podmasana Media’s other shows: Podmasana and My Mindful Moment.

    Yoga & Fascia Release | Sydney Zwicker

  5. Jul 15

    Yoga Community & Recovery | Brianna Georgeson

    In this yoga podcast, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman welcome Brianna Georgeson, owner of Wild Root Yoga, to explore the intersection of wellness and authentic yoga culture. Brianna shares her transformative journey from high-functioning alcoholism to finding sobriety through yoga, eventually taking over her sacred studio space during the 2020 pandemic. Discover how she cultivated a body-positive community that prioritizes mental health over fitness aesthetics, offering somatic dance, yoga nidra, and philosophy-heavy training. This conversation dives deep into the realities of studio ownership, the importance of inclusive spaces, and how yoga culture continues to evolve as a vessel for healing and connection. Whether you are navigating recovery, seeking wellness, or curious about the heart behind running a yoga studio, this episode offers profound insights into holding space for yourself and others. Key Topics: Brianna's journey from high-functioning alcoholism to finding yoga as recovery and purpose Taking over Wild Root Yoga during pandemic and maintaining community through virtual + in-person offerings Philosophy-heavy, non-Yoga Alliance teacher training emphasizing yogic limbs over perfect poses Embodied movement offerings: Groove somatic dance, Walk It Out, and yoga nidra for nervous system regulation "Yoga for everybody else": creating inclusive sacred space where body positivity and connection thrive Chapters (00:00:05) - Yoga is stillness. Yoga is self-awareness. Yoga(00:00:45) - Brianna Georgson on Yoga Talk(00:01:45) - The Owner of Wild Root Yoga Takes Over(00:07:30) - Brianna on Her Yoga Journey(00:11:00) - Taking Over the Studio During the Pandemic(00:14:28) - The Community of Wilder Yoga(00:18:25) - The Growing Movement Based Yoga(00:24:58) - What is Yoga Studio For?(00:28:55) - Wild Root Yoga: Going Deep(00:36:14) - Wild Root Yoga Studio Owners Speak(00:40:36) - The Challenges of Owning a Yoga Studio(00:42:59) - Wild Root Yoga Studio Owner Briana on(00:49:25) - The Last Yoga at Wild Root Yoga(00:51:58) - A Yoga Teacher's Story About Her Addiction(00:52:53) - Yoga ScutionFollow YogaScussion wherever you get your podcasts. To get early access to ad-free episodes, attend and participate in live show recordings and more, join the YogaScussion Circle! > Support the show! > Give a one-time THANK YOU donation > Shop for YogaScussion Merch! > Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com > Feedback: yogascussion@podmasana.com > Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Feel free to also check out Podmasana Media’s other shows: Podmasana and My Mindful Moment.

    Yoga Community & Recovery | Brianna Georgeson

  6. Jul 8

    Yoga Saved Me from Alchoholism | Brianna Georgeson

    In the next YogaScussion, Brianna Georgeson shares recovering from alcoholism through yoga, taking over Wild Root Yoga in Lincoln, Nebraska during pandemic, creating sacred space for somatic healing, and making yoga accessible as "for everybody else." Wild Root owner discusses teaching yoga philosophy, business challenges from drumming studio neighbors to managing 14 teachers, Reiki master training, holding space for students' breakthrough moments, staying weird at grocery stores, and why her three words for yoga are "soul, connection, and magic." Key Topics Brianna's journey from high-functioning alcoholism to finding yoga as recovery and purpose Taking over Wild Root Yoga during pandemic and maintaining community through virtual + in-person offerings Philosophy-heavy, non-Yoga Alliance teacher training emphasizing yogic limbs over perfect poses Embodied movement offerings: Groove somatic dance, Walk It Out, and yoga nidra for nervous system regulation "Yoga for everybody else": creating inclusive sacred space where body positivity and connection thrive Chapters (00:00:00) - How I Stopped Drinking to Start a Yoga StudioFollow YogaScussion wherever you get your podcasts. To get early access to ad-free episodes, attend and participate in live show recordings and more, join the YogaScussion Circle! > Support the show! > Give a one-time THANK YOU donation > Shop for YogaScussion Merch! > Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com > Feedback: yogascussion@podmasana.com > Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Feel free to also check out Podmasana Media’s other shows: Podmasana and My Mindful Moment.

    Yoga Saved Me from Alchoholism | Brianna Georgeson

  7. Jul 1

    Yoga & the Mind-Body Connection | Briiohn Covert

    In this YogaScussion, yoga teacher Briiohn Covert shares her transformative journey from managing scoliosis, back pain, and endometriosis to finding healing through body awareness yoga and mindful movement. Discover how yoga for chronic pain management, breath work for anxiety relief, and overcoming body shame through yoga practice can support your wellness journey. Briiohn reveals how the mind-body connection in yoga helps release disconnection from physical sensations, while her teaching philosophy emphasizes showing up as you are—because if you're breathing, you can do yoga. Learn practical breath work for anxiety relief through nostril breathing, yoga for women with endometriosis, and how finding your authentic yoga teaching voice creates safer spaces for students navigating chronic pain, comparison culture, or seeking embodied presence on and off the mat. Key Topics Briiohn's journey from accounting career to yoga teaching through personal healing with back pain, scoliosis, and endometriosis Body awareness and mind-body connection as pathway to managing chronic pain and releasing disconnection from physical sensations Teaching philosophy using "bright stars" metaphor to guide students from easy concepts to deeper yogic understanding with autonomy Overcoming body shame and comparison culture through present-moment awareness and non-judgmental practice on the mat Breath work practices for anxiety relief and nervous system regulation through nostril breathing and balancing brain activity Chapters (00:00:05) - Yoga is stillness and flow(00:00:45) - Brian Covert on Yoga Scution(00:02:14) - Gina on Starting a Yoga School(00:08:13) - Yoga For Back and Endometriosis(00:11:43) - Your Body's Complaints(00:16:51) - "Just Showing Up" for Yoga(00:21:11) - How Do You Teach Yoga?(00:24:43) - Body Shamelessness in Yoga(00:32:13) - As a Yoga Studio Manager,(00:36:27) - How My Yoga Practice Helped Me During The Trump Era(00:44:52) - Gina On Inviting People To Yoga(00:49:00) - Finding Your Own Voice in Yoga(00:51:52) - Neon Yoga Teacher Announces Plans to Keep Teaching(00:53:52) - What 3 Words Could Yoga Mean For You?Follow YogaScussion wherever you get your podcasts. To get early access to ad-free episodes, attend and participate in live show recordings and more, join the YogaScussion Circle! > Support the show! > Give a one-time THANK YOU donation > Shop for YogaScussion Merch! > Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com > Feedback: yogascussion@podmasana.com > Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Feel free to also check out Podmasana Media’s other shows: Podmasana and My Mindful Moment.

    Yoga & the Mind-Body Connection | Briiohn Covert

  8. Jun 24

    Yoga & Overcoming Body Shame | Briiohn Covert

    In the next YogaScussion, yoga teacher Briiohn Covert shares her transformative journey from managing scoliosis, back pain, and endometriosis to finding healing through body awareness yoga and mindful movement. Discover how yoga for chronic pain management, breath work for anxiety relief, and overcoming body shame through yoga practice can support your wellness journey. Briiohn reveals how the mind-body connection in yoga helps release disconnection from physical sensations, while her teaching philosophy emphasizes showing up as you are—because if you're breathing, you can do yoga. Learn practical breath work for anxiety relief through nostril breathing, yoga for women with endometriosis, and how finding your authentic yoga teaching voice creates safer spaces for students navigating chronic pain, comparison culture, or seeking embodied presence on and off the mat. Key Topics Briiohn's journey from accounting career to yoga teaching through personal healing with back pain, scoliosis, and endometriosis Body awareness and mind-body connection as pathway to managing chronic pain and releasing disconnection from physical sensations Teaching philosophy using "bright stars" metaphor to guide students from easy concepts to deeper yogic understanding with autonomy Overcoming body shame and comparison culture through present-moment awareness and non-judgmental practice on the mat Breath work practices for anxiety relief and nervous system regulation through nostril breathing and balancing brain activity Chapters (00:00:00) - No Right or Wrong In Class(00:01:23) - Body Shaming in Yoga(00:03:39) - How yoga helped me stop comparing myself to othersFollow YogaScussion wherever you get your podcasts. To get early access to ad-free episodes, attend and participate in live show recordings and more, join the YogaScussion Circle! > Support the show! > Give a one-time THANK YOU donation > Shop for YogaScussion Merch! > Website: yogascussion.podmasana.com > Feedback: yogascussion@podmasana.com > Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Feel free to also check out Podmasana Media’s other shows: Podmasana and My Mindful Moment.

    Yoga & Overcoming Body Shame | Briiohn Covert
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Welcome to YogaScussion—the yoga podcast that goes beyond the mat. Hosted by Gina Clingerman and Brendon Orr, this weekly yoga talk dives deep into yoga practice, yoga culture, and yoga philosophy with the teachers, healers, writers, and movers who are living it. This isn't a podcast about perfect poses or performative wellness. It's a conversation about what yoga actually looks like in real life—the injuries, the doubt, the breakthroughs, the joy, and the messy, beautiful middle. We explore how ancient wisdom meets modern life, how practice transforms off the mat, and what it means to build community in a world that's forgotten how to connect. Each episode features honest, in-depth conversations with guests who bring diverse perspectives—from Ayurvedic physicians and somatic therapists to poets, musicians, and yoga studio founders. We talk about the eight limbs, the yamas and niyamas, the business of yoga, the neuroscience of stillness, and everything in between. Whether you're a yoga teacher looking for depth, a practitioner seeking community, or someone who's curious about what yoga really is beyond the Instagram aesthetic—YogaScussion is your seat. Subscribe, leave a review, and join the scussion.

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