Guys Talking Yoga

Derek Vanderwarker
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Subscribe for quick interviews with men on their paths to better living through the practice of yoga and the advice for guys who haven’t started yet.

  1. Josh Blatter | It’s Never Too Late to Start a Yoga Practice

    10/24/2025

    Josh Blatter | It’s Never Too Late to Start a Yoga Practice

    In this conversation, Josh Blatter shares his journey into yoga, discussing how he transitioned from a restaurant chef to a yoga teacher. He emphasizes the importance of foundational practice, the benefits of yoga for men including learning how to connect with your body, learning to feel what you feel as you move, as well as discovering the deep inner strength in your smaller, stabilizing muscles that help with so many other activities. The discussion highlights the significance of yoga in personal growth and healing, encouraging listeners to explore their own practice, and that it is never too late to start one’s practice.  Connect with Josh ✩ Website: https://joshblatter.com/ ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshblatteryoga/ ✩ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshblatteryoga ✩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshblatteryoga/ Support and stay connected with the GTY community ✩ Website: https://www.gtypodcast.com/⁠ ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtypodcast/ ✩ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@guystalkingyogapodcast⁠ ✩ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/guystalkingyoga⁠ Check out Yoga For Dudes with Larry ✩ Website: https://www.yogafordudes.com/ ✩ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4yM9Mv-q7fA8VKBEyzt27A

    54 min
  2. Masculinity, Warrior Mentality, and Bhakti Yoga with Josh Kane

    10/03/2025

    Masculinity, Warrior Mentality, and Bhakti Yoga with Josh Kane

    Derek and Larry dive into the world of Bhakti Yoga with Josh Kane, founder of Gandiva Yoga based in New Haven, CT. Discover how Josh's journey from acting and music to yoga has shaped his life and teachings. Learn about the transformative power of yoga, the importance of spiritual practice, and the unique experiences at Esalen. Connect with Josh ✩ Website: https://www.gandivayogact.com ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gandivayogac ✩ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@gandivayogact ✩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gandivayogact Support and stay connected with the GTY community ✩ Website: https://www.gtypodcast.com/⁠ ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtypodcast/ ✩ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@guystalkingyogapodcast⁠ ✩ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/guystalkingyoga⁠

    1h 2m
  3. The Origins of Jade Yoga Mats with Founder & CEO Dean Jerrehian

    09/22/2025

    The Origins of Jade Yoga Mats with Founder & CEO Dean Jerrehian

    “One day I got a call from somebody who said, there's a problem with the yoga mats out there. They're very slippery, toxic, and not eco-friendly. Do you have any alternatives? I don't know why he called a rug pad business, but he called us and I just happened to answer the phone. As I chatted with him in the back of my mind I was thinking ‘Are there that many people doing this?’” Today’s guest is Dean Jerrehian, the CEO of Jade Yoga, the company behind the highly popular Harmony Mat that was rated in 2024 as the best mat for grip by Yoga Journal. Derek and Larry both use and highly recommend the Harmony Mat as well as Jade’s super-packable, travel mat, the Voyager, and enjoyed asking Dean about the origins of Jade Yoga and their mission of creating eco-friendly yoga mats and giving back to the earth with every product sold by planting a tree for every mat sold. Over two million trees have been planted so far. In this episode Dean shares Jade’s origin story beginning with his grandfather emigrating from Armenia and starting a rug business in 1904 that eventually became Jade Yoga, one of the top yoga mat makers in the industry and an example of how conscious capitalism can make an impact in the world. Connect with Dean and Jade Yoga ✩ Website: https://alnk.to/ge8EdUG ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadeyogamats ✩ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jadeyoga3959 ✩ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jadeyoga Support and stay connected with the GTY community ✩ Website: https://www.gtypodcast.com/⁠ ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtypodcast/ ✩ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@guystalkingyogapodcast ✩ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/guystalkingyoga⁠ Check out Yoga For Dudes with Larry ✩ Website: https://www.yogafordudes.com/ ✩ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4yM9Mv-q7fA8VKBEyzt27A

    49 min
  4. Wrung out, Drained, and Calm: A Writer’s Journey

    08/26/2025

    Wrung out, Drained, and Calm: A Writer’s Journey

    Mark Oppenheimer, author and former columnist for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Nation, GQ, Slate, and The Wall Street Journal, is a professor at Washington University in St. Louis, where he focuses on politics, religion, and Jewish life and culture. After reading his 2024 Wall Street Journal article, Embracing My Inner ‘Yoga Man’ — in which he reflects on discovering yoga and his local studio during the COVID years — Derek and Larry invited Mark to discuss the benefits he’s experienced as a newcomer to the practice. Their conversation explores his journey from initial skepticism to embracing yoga’s challenges, joys, and community, and how it has shaped his life beyond the mat. Connect with Mark ✩ Website: https://www.markoppenheimer.com/ Support and stay connected with the GTY community ✩ Website: https://www.gtypodcast.com/⁠ ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtypodcast/ ✩ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@guystalkingyogapodcast⁠ ✩ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/guystalkingyoga⁠ Check out Yoga For Dudes with Larry ✩ Website: https://www.yogafordudes.com/ ✩ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4yM9Mv-q7fA8VKBEyzt27A

    1h 12m
  5. Yoga, Biomechanics, and Breaking Barriers: A Conversation with Jules Mitchell

    08/08/2025

    Yoga, Biomechanics, and Breaking Barriers: A Conversation with Jules Mitchell

    In this conversation, Las Vegas based yoga educator, yoga teacher, and massage therapist Jules Mitchell shares her journey from discovering yoga in college to becoming a leading voice in the field. She emphasizes the importance of understanding tissue behavior, effective stretching, and the broader implications of yoga practice. We explore the challenges and opportunities for men in yoga, touching on societal norms, the need for male role models, and the transformative power of yoga in fostering self-awareness and community. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, this episode offers valuable insights for integrating yoga into your life to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Connect with Jules ✩ Website: https://www.julesmitchell.com/ ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julesyoga ✩ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzcrq-Z6sTnO2g3M3fQkQ3g ✩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulesMitchellYogaBiomechanics/ Support and stay connected with the GTY community ✩ Website: https://www.gtypodcast.com/⁠ ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtypodcast/ ✩ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@guystalkingyogapodcast⁠ ✩ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/guystalkingyoga⁠ Check out Yoga For Dudes with Larry ✩ Website: https://www.yogafordudes.com/ ✩ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4yM9Mv-q7fA8VKBEyzt27A

    57 min
  6. Roger Jahnke | How to Set Intention and Approach Your Practice

    07/25/2025

    Roger Jahnke | How to Set Intention and Approach Your Practice

    Join the guys for their follow up discussion with tai chi, qi gong legend Dr. Roger Jahnke. In this conversation, Roger dives deep into the art of cultivating a practice and how to discover the power of small, consistent actions that often lead to profound personal growth that multiplies with steady commitment. Connect with Dr. Jahnke The Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi Website: https://instituteofintegralqigongandtaichi.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjahnke/ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/iiqtc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerjahnke The Healer Within: Using Traditional Chinese Techniques To Release Your Body's Own Medicine, Movement, Massage, Meditation, Breathing by Dr. Roger Jahnke: https://amzn.to/4fQl3ij The Healing Promise of Qi by Dr. Roger Jahnke: https://amzn.to/4fSReO8 Healer Within: Medical Qigong by Dr. Roger Jahnke DVD: https://amzn.to/427gMnJ Support and stay connected with the GTY community ✩ Website: https://www.gtypodcast.com/⁠ ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtypodcast/ ✩ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@guystalkingyogapodcast⁠ ✩ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/guystalkingyoga⁠ Check out Yoga For Dudes with Larry ✩ Website: https://www.yogafordudes.com/ ✩ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4yM9Mv-q7fA8VKBEyzt27A

    57 min
  7. Rolling with Mother Trucker Yoga and Hope Zvara

    06/27/2025

    Rolling with Mother Trucker Yoga and Hope Zvara

    Today the guys interview Hope Zvara, trucking industry hall of famer and founder of Mother Trucker Yoga. In this conversation Hope shares her journey from struggling with addiction and depression to becoming a yoga practitioner, and later curious and passionate teacher, and ultimately creating Mother Trucker Yoga,  wellness and lifestyle company that incorporates breathwork, mindfulness, yoga fundamentals to support the health and wellbeing of the many drivers who make so many short trips and long hauls every day. She emphasizes the importance of integrating yoga and mindfulness into the lives of truck drivers, addressing their unique challenges and health issues including obesity, diabetes, mental health, and the general stress and obstacles while on the road. Connect with Hope and Mother Trucker Yoga ✩ Mother Trucker Yoga Website: ⁠https://www.mothertruckeryoga.com/ ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothertruckeryoga/ ✩ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MotherTruckerYoga⁠ ✩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MotherTruckerYoga Support and stay connected with the GTY community ✩ Website: https://www.gtypodcast.com/⁠ ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtypodcast/ ✩ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@guystalkingyogapodcast⁠ ✩ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/guystalkingyoga⁠ Check out Yoga For Dudes with Larry ✩ Website: https://www.yogafordudes.com/ ✩ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4yM9Mv-q7fA8VKBEyzt27A

    50 min
  8. Robert Mulhall | Thoughts on Fathers, Sons, and Yoga

    06/13/2025

    Robert Mulhall | Thoughts on Fathers, Sons, and Yoga

    In today’s episode, a special Father’s Day edition, Kripalu CEO Robert Mulhall shares his unique journey into spirituality and yoga, which was significantly influenced by his unconventional education in Ireland, and his father's deep dedication to spirituality. The conversation touches on how Robert’s upbringing shaped his understanding and practice, the complexities of father-son relationships, the value of vulnerability, and the challenges of nurturing a spiritually aware child in today's environment. Robert emphasized the crucial role of nature and mindfulness in reconnecting with spirituality, particularly for fathers guiding their children. Robert also discusses the profound connection between nature, leadership, and parenting, stressing the importance of community for men. He shares valuable insights on how engaging with nature through questions can lead to personal growth and self-awareness. We also touch upon the spiritual dimensions of parenting and the necessity for men to find supportive and vulnerable spaces. We’re grateful to Robert for his role in Kripalu supporting men's journeys in yoga and spirituality and advocating for a move towards community-focused practices that encourage transformation and healing. Connect with Robert ✩ Website: https://kripalu.org/ ✩ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KripaluVideo ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wicklowcelt/ ✩ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.mulhall.5 Support and stay connected with the GTY community ✩ Website: https://www.gtypodcast.com/⁠ ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtypodcast/ ✩ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@guystalkingyogapodcast⁠ ✩ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/guystalkingyoga ⁠ Check out Yoga For Dudes with Larry ✩ Website: https://www.yogafordudes.com/ ✩ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC4yM9Mv-q7fA8VKBEyzt27A

    53 min
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  • Creator
    Derek Vanderwarker
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Derek Vanderwarker
  • Show Website
    Guys Talking Yoga