Dear Humans,

Yoga Humans

0.0 (0)
Health & Fitness
Updated Semimonthly

Dear Humans, is a podcast where we talk life, love, yoga, and what it means to be human. Hosted by Izzy Martens of What I Taught in Yoga This Week, this podcast is a place for self-reflection on the complex and beautiful parts of being human. Sometimes we'll talk yoga, sometimes we'll talk about it all. A warm cup of tea in podcast form. yogahumans.substack.com

Apr 16

The Balancing Act of Light & Dark

Izzy shares her personal journey through a challenging year marked by a car accident, emotional trauma, and healing. She reflects on the lessons learned about suffering, resilience, and the importance of balancing light and dark in life and yoga practice. Additionally, she discusses her upcoming yoga retreat in Portugal and the significance of reconnecting with inner wisdom. 00:00 - Reflections on a Challenging Year 10:17 - The Impact of Trauma and Suffering 20:29 - Navigating Darkness and Light 29:58 - The Journey of Healing and Growth 32:13 - Planning a Transformative Yoga Retreat Come join us in Portugal! Learn more and use code HEART for a 10% discount on the entire retreat: https://www.yogahumans.com/portugalretreat Interested in trying out OSEA? Using this link and code YH10 for a listener discount! https://bit.ly/3Nb7dPa This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yogahumans.substack.com/subscribe

42 min
Apr 4

Practice with me! Rocket-inspired flow

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit yogahumans.substack.com Dear Humans, If you’ve been following along with me on Instagram, then you’ve probably seen me reflect on the challenges of this past year in the aftermath of the car accident I was in this January. I suffered a pretty serious concussion during the accident, which prevented me from doing inversions (head below heart) for over a month. That month felt lik…

28 sec
Mar 13

Learning to Get Out of Your Own Way with Lauren Lewis

There are some yoga teachers whose presence stays with you. Even if you only cross paths with them occasionally, you remember how it feels to be in the room with them. For me, Lauren Lewis has always been one of those people. In this episode, Lauren and I talk about the long arc of becoming a yoga teacher. The early days when you feel like you’re spinning a hundred plates at once. The awkwardness of standing in front of a room and wondering if you belong there at all. The slow process of building confidence, finding your voice, and eventually learning how to get out of your own way. If you listen, please leave a comment and share what nuggets of wisdom you’re taking away from the episode! Liking, commenting, and sharing this episode with others really supports the project. Thank you. Meet Lauren Lewis OSEA is a skincare company with values that are easy to stand behind. Plus, their products are lovely. Try OSEA using code YH10 for 10% off. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yogahumans.substack.com/subscribe

58 min
Jan 15

Living the Practice: Dharma, Philosophy, and Showing Up

In this special Teacher Teatime Chat, Izzy and Nico sit down for a wide-ranging, heartfelt conversation about what it means to be a yoga teacher right now. Together, they reflect on dharma, suffering, yoga philosophy, and the lived reality of teaching in modern studios — from Sanskrit and namaste debates to mentorship, community-building, and staying connected to your own practice. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yogahumans.substack.com/subscribe

57 min
12/30/2025

Class theme inspiration for the new year

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit yogahumans.substack.com What I Read in Yoga This Month is an offering for my paid subscribers. Today I’ve provided three readings and reflections that you might consider sharing with your yoga class as we enter a new calendar year. But, this approach strays from the typical “resolution” creation and dives into what it means to really create sankalpa or intention in the yogic path. Spoiler alert: It’s different than the western approach. I hope this helps you reflect on your own approach to intention setting and how you might share these ideas with your students! As always, if you like what you hear, or it sparks something for you, I’d love to hear from you in the comments!

1 min
12/08/2025

Teaching with Heart, Humor, & Good Sequencing

In this warm and honest conversation, Izzy talks with yoga teacher and creator Charlotte Muller (@breathe_strength) about teaching with heart, humor, and truly good sequencing. Charlotte shares how her early health journey and the loss of her mom shaped her path, how she found her teaching voice, and why humor and creativity matter in yoga. They also dive into foreshadowing, sustainable teaching, and building real community with other teachers. Timestamps:0:00–14:21 — Background14:21–21:35 — Creative Sequencing21:35–30:15 — Humor, Voice & Presence30:15–37:00 — Memorizing Sequences37:00–41:00 — Foreshadowing41:00–46:00 — Creative Process46:00–53:00 — Collaboration & Friendship53:00–End — Balance & Closing Thoughts This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yogahumans.substack.com/subscribe

1 hr
10/27/2025

Mud Seasons, Courage, and the Art of Paying Attention with James A. Pearson

Poet James A. Pearson joins me for a deeply human conversation about courage, creativity, and the art of paying attention. We talk about the seasons of life—how autumn asks us to let go, how the “mud season” teaches patience, and how trust and faith carry us through our own winters. Find James at https://jamesapearson.com/ and be sure to buy his beautiful book The Wilderness That Bears Your Name This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yogahumans.substack.com/subscribe

56 min
10/11/2025

Let's practice! A 30 min Circular Vinyasa Flow

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit yogahumans.substack.com Dear Humans, I’ve been teaching this sequence over the past week and I’m absolutely loving it! I wanted to share it with you in this live format, so that you could practice with me. This is a 30 minute class, where we focus on fluid and flowing movements, exploring circles and cycles. It’s juicy, it’s powerful, and it’s a perfect reminder to let go. I wi…

3 min

Dear Humans, is a podcast where we talk life, love, yoga, and what it means to be human. Hosted by Izzy Martens of What I Taught in Yoga This Week, this podcast is a place for self-reflection on the complex and beautiful parts of being human. Sometimes we'll talk yoga, sometimes we'll talk about it all. A warm cup of tea in podcast form. yogahumans.substack.com

Creator

Yoga Humans
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

18
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Yoga Humans
Show Website

Dear Humans,