Yoga Fire

Jeffrey Kroll
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A philosophical exploration of ashtanga yoga. Deep dives into the 8 limbs and how to best approach them, tips and tricks for developing a practice, and occasional interviews with teachers, writers, and thinkers.

Episodes

  1. 06/22/2022

    Interview with Gary Plato

    A clinical psychologist, a social worker, and an educator walk into a bar... it's all one guy though! Here he is discussing the therapeutic and rehabilitative benefits of yoga for students, incarcerated people, the elderly, and those recovering from injury. Questions for him can be addressed to yogafirepodcast@gmail.com

    47 min

  2. 01/24/2022

    Breadcrumb trails and practice

    The most important step in improving your home practice is... getting yourself to practice at home in the first place! I discuss a strategy to help yourself practice more, and more fully, without the peer pressure of being in a live class. Wanna support the podcast? buymeacoffee.com/yogafirepod

    18 min

  3. 06/21/2021

    Pratyahara sensory withdrawal (the fifth limb)

    The enigmatic 5th limb of ashtanga involves practicing withdrawing from your senses. It can improve your peace of mind and help dredge up insights from your subconscious mind. But what the **** does any of that even mean? I'll try to break it down for you. Questions or comments? Contact yogafirepodcast@gmail.com

    36 min

  4. 08/08/2020

    Activism and social engagment

    Discussion of how the internal work of yoga can be applied to one's engagement with the external (political) world. Extended version of a talk I gave at a big union conference. Om chant from Rajshri Soul https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoQaZS8YdKkyfBwGZay-Xg

    24 min

  5. 06/17/2020

    Niyama observances (the second limb)

    A deep dive into the moral observances of yoga. Practicing them is a way to work on your own consciousness and attitude, to help you better express your authentic self as you go through life. Known as the "niyamas," these are collectively the second limb of ashtanga. Questions or comments? Contact yogafirepodcast@gmail.com or tweet @yogafirepodcast. Want to learn more? Visit Patreon.com/yogafire to sign up for my Zoom classes.

    33 min

  6. 12/31/2019

    Interview with Sylvie Horvath

    A Milwaukee yogini chats about the ontology of being, the importance of rituals and mantras, legendary superhuman feats, the teleology of props in your practice, and what teaching is like. You can now find her at souldimension.org

    1h 2m

  7. 06/21/2019

    Yama disciplines (the first limb)

    This episode discusses the moral restraints recommended by yoga. Practicing them is a way to work on your own consciousness and attitude, such that the higher limbs of yoga will be easier to attain. Known as the "yamas," they are collectively the first, most fundamental limb of ashtanga, and they're something you can practice anywhere at any time! Questions or comments? Contact yogafirepodcast@gmail.com or tweet @yogafirepodcast.

    21 min

  8. 08/02/2018

    Interview with Clint Murphy

    A yogi from the high deserts of New Mexico chats about anusara-style tantric yoga, Fight Club and the importance of surrender, getting stuck in ruts (samskara), and the practice of staying in the present moment.

    23 min

  9. 07/04/2018

    Prana breath (the fourth limb)

    This episode discusses the role of breathing in connecting the mind and body with yoga. Known as "pranayama" this fourth limb of ashtanga yoga involves working with the breath to energize the body and center the mind. Questions or comments? Contact yogafirepodcast@gmail.com or tweet @yogafirepodcast. Thanks for listening.

    25 min

  10. 04/03/2018

    Asana poses (the third limb)

    This episode of Yoga Fire delves into the metaphysics of the yoga poses we're all familiar with. Known as the "asanas," this third limb of ashtanga yoga allows us to forge a stronger body-mind connection. If you want some great soundscapes or drones to meditate to, check out MyNoise.net. Questions or comments? Contact yogafirepodcast@gmail.com or tweet @yogafirepodcast. Thanks for listening.

    17 min

  11. 03/10/2018

    Introduction to ashtanga

    Welcome to Yoga Fire. This episode introduces the host, and gives an overview of the eight limbs of "ashtanga" yoga. Intro music adapted from "Tibet" by Hovatoff. Questions or comments? Contact yogafirepodcast@gmail.com or tweet @yogafirepodcast

    23 min
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A philosophical exploration of ashtanga yoga. Deep dives into the 8 limbs and how to best approach them, tips and tricks for developing a practice, and occasional interviews with teachers, writers, and thinkers.

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  • Creator
    Jeffrey Kroll
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Jeffrey Kroll
  • Show Website
    Yoga Fire