YogaScussion: Diverse, Honest, Mindful Yoga Discussions

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YogaScussion is a yoga podcast exploring yoga culture, philosophy, mindfulness, meditation, and wellness for modern practitioners, yogis and those curious about a yoga lifestyle. Hosts Gina Clingerman and Brendon Orr explore yoga's past, present and future through authentic conversations with yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, wisdom keepers, authors, conscious entrepreneurs and with each other. We dive deep into all things yoga related to its teaching, history, evolution, practice, wisdom, culture and more. For yoga teachers, mindfulness practitioners, wellness seekers, and anyone curious about yoga's depth and diversity. Thoughtful discussion that honors yoga's tradition while embracing its evolution and contemporary practice. New episodes release every other Wednesday with short preview episodes in between. YogaScussion Circle members get episodes 5 days early, ad-free listening, and live recording access. Join the Circle at https://yogascussion.podmasana.com/support.

  1. Prana, Breath & the Mystery of Being Alive | Bernie Clark | YogaScussion | Ep. 14

    2D AGO

    Prana, Breath & the Mystery of Being Alive | Bernie Clark | YogaScussion | Ep. 14

    In this YogaScussion, Bernie Clark explores Prana: One Breath, Many Worlds as the vital life force connecting ancient yoga wisdom with modern scientific research. Discover how breath physiology influences the nervous system, why fascia research matters for yin yoga practitioners, and practical applications of yoga anatomy for teachers. Bernie shares insights on mindfulness practice, the yoga forest metaphor, and how understanding life force energy can deepen your practice. Whether you're exploring what is prana in yoga, how breath work affects stress relief, or yin yoga for connective tissue health, this conversation bridges Eastern philosophy and Western science. Perfect for yoga anatomy for teachers, understanding yoga philosophy, and fascia and yoga practice applications.  Recording date: April 16, 2026 Key Topics: Bernie Clark defines prana as communication energy connecting ancient wisdom with modern science Fascia research reveals how connective tissue relates to traditional meridian maps Breath physiology shows how slow breathing improves nervous system regulation and baroreflex Skeletal variation explains why one-size-fits-all alignment cues don't work for every body The yoga forest metaphor illustrates diverse philosophical paths within the broader tradition 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! 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 episode of 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... Chapters (00:00:05) - Yoga is stillness(00:00:45) - Bernie Clark on Yin Yoga(00:03:14) - In the Elevator With Yoga and Zen(00:05:19) - Preface to Prana(00:06:38) - From The Gita To The Grail(00:12:46) - Understanding Prana Through the Breath(00:18:00) - Understanding the practice of yoga(00:18:14) - The Difference Between Spirit and Soul(00:21:47) - On Dualism and Non-Dualism(00:22:28) - Maps and the Real World(00:27:02) - "The Spark of Life": Science and Yoga(00:32:48) - The Body's Connective Tissue(00:33:17) - How does the fascia generate electricity?(00:36:57) - The Boundaries between Eastern and Western Science(00:39:07) - Questions That Can't Be Answered(00:41:48) - In the Elevator With Prana(00:46:28) - The oldest known tattoos are also the oldest known evidence of acupuncture(00:51:05) - Pushing the Proto-Indo language(00:55:04) - The Evolution of God(00:58:39) - Pranayama: Truth and Performance(01:02:57) - Pana: A Short Study(01:05:49) - Jonny Yoga on His New Website(01:06:28) - What Does Yoga Mean to You?(01:07:27) - Welcome to the Yoga Discussion

    1h 9m
  2. Unraveling Prana: A Journey Through Time | Bernie Clark | YogaScussion Preview

    MAY 13

    Unraveling Prana: A Journey Through Time | Bernie Clark | YogaScussion Preview

    In the next episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon chat with Bernie Clark about his book Prana. 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! 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 episode of 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 (5 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. Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro: Building East-West bridge through prana mythology(00:00:45) - Personal history: Prana Yoga Center, Shakti Mai, historical evolution(00:01:20) - Etymology of prana: "To bring forth" + breath/movement/volition(00:01:50) - Prana as God: Indra's declaration in the Upanishads(00:02:16) - Research process: 1990s notebooks, teacher quotes, evolving science(00:02:41) - Caution in quoting: Teaching evolves, snapshots in time(00:03:15) - Modern science view: Prana as cellular communication energy(00:03:45) - Cells in community: Stress, EM fields, chemical signals, light

    5 min
  3. From PTSD to Peace: Meditation for Everyone | Mark Blacknell | YogaScussion | Ep. 13

    MAY 6

    From PTSD to Peace: Meditation for Everyone | Mark Blacknell | YogaScussion | Ep. 13

    In this YogaScussion, marine veteran and Zen meditation guide Mark Blacknell shares his raw, honest journey from working-class Philadelphia to finding stability through simple zazen practice. Trained in Soto Zen instruction, Mark now guides seniors, inmates, and youth with a no-jargon, trauma-informed approach: balanced posture, staring at a wall, and raw acceptance. Discover why "balance, balance, balance" is his three-word definition of yoga, how meditation becomes a teacher without expectations, and why trusting the practice—not the teacher—is the key to nervous system regulation and sustainable wellbeing. Key Topics Mark's journey: Delco, Philadelphia → Marines (Gulf War) → PTSD → meditation Simple zazen: balanced posture, cosmic mudra, staring at a wall "Trust the practice, not the teacher, book, or theory" Raw acceptance: working with the palette you have Meditation as "Netflix for the mind": watching inner voices without analysis Working with marginalized communities: death row, seniors, youth Teacher as practitioner first: emphasizing humanness over perfection The 5-minute prerequisite: building discipline without pressure "Balance, balance, balance" as yoga's essence Why less spiritual jargon = more accessibility for conservative communities Suffering as teacher: turning symptoms into awareness opportunities 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! 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 episode of 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 participat...

    1 hr
  4. My Journey to Meditation | Mark Blacknell | YogaScussion Preview

    APR 29

    My Journey to Meditation | Mark Blacknell | YogaScussion Preview

    In the next episode of YogaScussoin, marine veteran and Zen meditation guide Mark Blacknell shares his raw, honest journey from working-class Philadelphia to finding stability through simple zazen practice. Trained in Soto Zen instruction, Mark now guides seniors, inmates, and youth with a no-jargon, trauma-informed approach: balanced posture, staring at a wall, and raw acceptance. Discover why "balance, balance, balance" is his three-word definition of yoga, how meditation becomes a teacher without expectations, and why trusting the practice—not the teacher—is the key to nervous system regulation and sustainable wellbeing. Key Topics Mark's journey: Delco, Philadelphia → Marines (Gulf War) → PTSD → meditation Simple zazen: balanced posture, cosmic mudra, staring at a wall "Trust the practice, not the teacher, book, or theory" Raw acceptance: working with the palette you have Meditation as "Netflix for the mind": watching inner voices without analysis Working with marginalized communities: death row, seniors, youth Teacher as practitioner first: emphasizing humanness over perfection The 5-minute prerequisite: building discipline without pressure "Balance, balance, balance" as yoga's essence Why less spiritual jargon = more accessibility for conservative communities Suffering as teacher: turning symptoms into awareness opportunities 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 episode of Yoga Scussion, 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 Yoga Scussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yoga Scussion Donate to the Show Shop the Yoga Scussion Collection on the Podmasana Store Chapters (00:00:00) - How meditation helped me get through my depression(00:01:27) - Staring at a Wall for Seven Years

    5 min
  5. Yoga, Creativity & Nervous System Regulation | Rubina Chadha | YogaScussion | Ep. 12

    APR 22

    Yoga, Creativity & Nervous System Regulation | Rubina Chadha | YogaScussion | Ep. 12

    In this YogaScussion, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman engage with Rubina Chadha, a trauma-informed educator and mindfulness expert. Rubina shares her journey into yoga and mindfulness, discussing the importance of breathwork, the challenges faced in the creative industry, and the significance of creating safe spaces for emotional release. The conversation delves into the personal hurdles Rubina encountered while developing her business, Inner Design, and how her cultural background influenced her yoga practice. The episode emphasizes the need for awareness, the integration of yoga into daily life, and the transformative power of mindfulness. Key takeaways: Rubina's journey: commercial artist → educator → Inner Design founder Yoga as removal, not addition: stripping back to reconnect with self Creativity, burnout, and AI anxiety in the entertainment industry Breathwork protocols: coherence breathing, box breathing, sighing for cortisol balance Trauma-informed yoga teaching: teacher as practitioner first Nervous system regulation: recognizing fight/flight/freeze without judgment Awareness, pause, and dropping expectations Yoga as ABC: Awareness, Breath, Connection Integrating yoga principles off the mat: boardroom to home Parenting and sharing mindfulness practices authentically Running, movement, and breath as yoga "Yoga is life living through me" Sound Bites: "Awareness is pause." "Practice is never perfect." "Yoga has become a blood sport." 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 episode of Yoga Scussion, 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 Yoga Scussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yoga Scussion ...

    56 min
  6. The Inner Design Breathing Method | Rubina Chadha | YogaScussion Preview

    APR 15

    The Inner Design Breathing Method | Rubina Chadha | YogaScussion Preview

    In the next episode of YogaScussion, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman engage with Rubina Chadha, a trauma-informed educator and mindfulness expert. Rubina shares her journey into yoga and mindfulness, discussing the importance of breathwork, the challenges faced in the creative industry, and the significance of creating safe spaces for emotional release. The conversation delves into the personal hurdles Rubina encountered while developing her business, Inner Design, and how her cultural background influenced her yoga practice. The episode emphasizes the need for awareness, the integration of yoga into daily life, and the transformative power of mindfulness. Key takeaways: Rubina's journey: commercial artist → educator → Inner Design founder Yoga as removal, not addition: stripping back to reconnect with self Creativity, burnout, and AI anxiety in the entertainment industry Breathwork protocols: coherence breathing, box breathing, sighing for cortisol balance Trauma-informed yoga teaching: teacher as practitioner first Nervous system regulation: recognizing fight/flight/freeze without judgment Awareness, pause, and dropping expectations Yoga as ABC: Awareness, Breath, Connection Integrating yoga principles off the mat: boardroom to home Parenting and sharing mindfulness practices authentically Running, movement, and breath as yoga "Yoga is life living through me" Sound Bites: "Awareness is pause." "Practice is never perfect." "Yoga has become a blood sport." 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 episode of Yoga Scussion, 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 Yoga Scussion Circle! for extra benefits, to attend live show recordings and participate in the Yoga Scus... Chapters (00:00:00) - How to Choose the Right Time for Breath Work

    6 min
  7. Yoga, Ayurveda & Emotional Balance | Sophie Malahieude | YogaScussion | Ep. 11

    APR 8

    Yoga, Ayurveda & Emotional Balance | Sophie Malahieude | YogaScussion | Ep. 11

    In this YogaScussion, Sophie Malahieude shares her 28-year yoga journey from rejection by her first teacher to discovering home in embodied practice. A life coach for midlife women, she bridges yoga, Ayurveda, and emotional intelligence—teaching how to trust the body over intellect, rebalance through awareness, and transform emotions from obstacles into messengers. Sophie discusses her new book Beyond Emotions, inherited trauma, ego versus intellect, and why yoga is ultimately about coming back home. 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 episode of Yoga Scussion, 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. Chapters (00:00:05) - Yoga is stillness(00:00:45) - Gina Yoga: Beyond Emotions(00:02:08) - Sophie's yoga story(00:05:55) - Trust the Body Over the Mind(00:11:15) - Understanding the emotion in yoga(00:18:31) - On Grief and Emotional Intelligence(00:24:35) - How to Manage Anger(00:29:03) - Why I get angry in yoga(00:34:35) - A message of interconnectedness in yoga(00:39:31) - Q1, Quantum Entanglement(00:42:12) - The Ego and Our Future(00:48:10) - Yoga's sister: Ayurveda(00:54:04) - Beyond Emotions, Book Review(00:59:57) - How to Describe Yoga in 3 Words

    1h 2m
  8. Ayurveda & Yoga: Balancing Elements for Inner Peace w/ Sophie Malahieude | YogaScussion Preview

    APR 1

    Ayurveda & Yoga: Balancing Elements for Inner Peace w/ Sophie Malahieude | YogaScussion Preview

    Sophie Malahieude shares her 28-year yoga journey from rejection by her first teacher to discovering home in embodied practice. A life coach for midlife women, she bridges yoga, Ayurveda, and emotional intelligence—teaching how to trust the body over intellect, rebalance through awareness, and transform emotions from obstacles into messengers. Sophie discusses her new book Beyond Emotions, inherited trauma, ego versus intellect, and why yoga is ultimately about coming back home. 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 episode of Yoga Scussion, 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.

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YogaScussion is a yoga podcast exploring yoga culture, philosophy, mindfulness, meditation, and wellness for modern practitioners, yogis and those curious about a yoga lifestyle. Hosts Gina Clingerman and Brendon Orr explore yoga's past, present and future through authentic conversations with yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, wisdom keepers, authors, conscious entrepreneurs and with each other. We dive deep into all things yoga related to its teaching, history, evolution, practice, wisdom, culture and more. For yoga teachers, mindfulness practitioners, wellness seekers, and anyone curious about yoga's depth and diversity. Thoughtful discussion that honors yoga's tradition while embracing its evolution and contemporary practice. New episodes release every other Wednesday with short preview episodes in between. YogaScussion Circle members get episodes 5 days early, ad-free listening, and live recording access. Join the Circle at https://yogascussion.podmasana.com/support.

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