Yoga Scussion: Yoga, Health, Mindfulness & Culture Podcast

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Yoga podcast exploring yoga philosophy, mindfulness, meditation, pranayama, and conscious living with yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, wisdom keepers, and authors. Hosts Gina Clingerman and Brendon Orr dive deep into the eight limbs of yoga, breathwork, trauma-informed teaching, yoga's cultural roots, and applying ancient wisdom to modern life. Topics include: - Yoga philosophy and the eight limbs of yoga (Ashtanga yoga system) - Pranayama, breathwork techniques, and meditation practices - Mindfulness and conscious living for modern practitioners - Trauma-informed yoga teaching and therapeutic applications - Yoga teacher training, studio ownership, and building community - Cultural appropriation, yoga's roots, and honoring tradition - Personal transformation through yoga and spiritual growth - Managing anxiety, stress, and life challenges through yogic tools - Asana practice, alignment, and yoga styles (Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Kundalini) For yoga teachers, mindfulness practitioners, wellness seekers, and anyone curious about yoga beyond the poses—authentic conversations, practical tools, and perspectives that expand your understanding of yoga's depth and evolution. Thoughtful yoga discussion (hence "Yoga Scussion") that honors tradition while embracing contemporary practice. New episodes every other Wednesday. Circle members get episodes 5 days early, ad-free listening, invitations to live recordings, and support honest yoga conversations. Join the Circle at yogascussion.podmasana.com/support.

  1. Balancing Solitude and Community with Bhanu Vishwanath | Yoga Scussion Preview

    9H AGO

    Balancing Solitude and Community with Bhanu Vishwanath | Yoga Scussion Preview

    In this Yoga Scussion preview, Bhanu Vishwanath shares her thoughts on balancing solitude with community with one's yoga practice. The full episode releases February 25th, 2026. Topics: yoga philosophy, five koshas, Annamaya kosha, pranayama, guru-disciple relationship, Eastern vs Western yoga, Pondicherry yoga, Swami Sivananda, Bhagavad Gita, chakras, karma, sangha, spiritual community, detachment, sattvic living, yoga teacher training, meditation practice, Rishikesh ashrams, cultural exchange, yoga journey, mindful living 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 week’s 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 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 Yoga Scussion 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. Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Chapters (00:00:00) - The importance of solitude

    6 min
  2. 'Podmasana': A Carpenter's Journey from Yoga Student to Cancer Warrior w/ Joe McClernon

    2D AGO · BONUS

    'Podmasana': A Carpenter's Journey from Yoga Student to Cancer Warrior w/ Joe McClernon

    Hello Yoga Scussion listener! You may be interested in a recent Podmasana episode if you haven't already heard it. If you aren't already subscribed to Podmasana, you can do so at https://podmasana.com or by searching for 'Podmasana' in your preferred podcast listening platform. We hope you enjoy this episode. Joe McClernon walked into Yoga Patch at 49 seeking stretching tips for his osteoarthritis. He found The Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar and realized: "This is exactly what I had needed for a long time. Perhaps all my life." In 2013, he created Slow Flow with Joe for students who felt intimidated by yoga. Then June 2019: stage four prostate cancer. Gleason 10. Doctors gave him 1.5-5 years. His first thought: suicide. His wife saved his life. Six years later, Joe teaches yoga, volunteers at the cancer center, and embodies choosing life and love daily. Topics: Stage four cancer survival, prostate cancer, Gleason score 10, cancer and yoga, why not me, choosing life, Slow Flow with Joe, TKV Desikachar, The Heart of Yoga, yoga for osteoarthritis, trauma-informed teaching, hands-off teaching, classical music in yoga, eight limbs of yoga, yoga sutras, chemotherapy with positivity, Hawaiian shirts, cancer center volunteer, hope and healing, living with terminal illness, quality of life, positive attitude, fitness and cancer survival, cancer support, patient advocacy, why me vs why not me, facing mortality, grace under pressure, carpentry to yoga, social services background, assisted suicide decision About Podmasana: More than a podcast, Podmasana is a global journey through the landscape of human spirituality. We weave together transformative personal stories with scholarly depth, exploring how ancient practices illuminate life’s challenges—from grief and illness to aging and adversity. Through carefully curated conversations and compelling narratives, we bridge timeless wisdom with contemporary understanding, offering listeners authentic pathways to consciousness, healing, and the universal threads that bind human experience across cultures and generations. Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. To access ad-free episodes five days early, bonus episodes, exclusive group chat, Q&As and more, subscribe to Podmasana+ at podmasana.com/plus. Support the show: Subscribe to Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks Donate to the show Shop the Podmasana store Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Chapters (00:00:00) - This Cancer Patient's Journey Through Yoga(00:06:04) - Joe's transition from social work to yoga(00:12:02) - "The Heart of Yoga"(00:15:59) - An older teacher's quest for yoga certification(00:20:56) - The Slow Flow Yoga Class(00:22:33) - Classical Music in Yoga Classes(00:28:19) - My Wife Saved My Life(00:32:18) - One Man's Fight Against prostate cancer(00:36:33) - How Yoga Prepared Me for the Fight(00:37:33) - Joe's positive attitude during cancer treatment(00:43:06) - Yoga Scussion & My Mindful Moment:(00:44:02) - Volunteering at the Kansas University Cancer Center(00:50:34) - How to Choose Life with Cancer

    58 min
  3. 8 Limbs of Yoga Explored with Pavithra and Ananya Raja | Yoga Scussion | Ep. 7

    FEB 11

    8 Limbs of Yoga Explored with Pavithra and Ananya Raja | Yoga Scussion | Ep. 7

    Sisters Pavithra (15) and Ananya (12) Raja bring youthful wisdom to exploring yoga's eight limbs. After showing their parents they could do poses better, they joined an intergenerational class led by 85-year-old Guruji who practices on hard floors without a mat. From Bharatanatyam dance to Balavihar studies, these young practitioners reveal how yoga helps with menstrual pain, test anxiety, and anger management. Through honest conversations about balance, concentration, and finding calmness, they demonstrate that ancient wisdom isn't just for adults—it's accessible medicine for navigating modern life's challenges while maintaining flexibility, focus, and inner peace. Note to listeners: there were some audio issues due to some unintentional device configurations by one of the guests that created some echoes in a few parts of this episode. They were mostly addressed, but still remain in a few parts. We apologize for the issues, but otherwise think this is another gem of an episode. Topic: eight limbs of yoga, youth yoga, intergenerational learning, yamas and niyamas, pranayama, meditation, young practitioners, Bharatanatyam, Hindu culture, menstrual health, test anxiety, mindfulness for teens, Guruji wisdom, accessible yoga, youth wellness 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 week’s 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

    52 min
  4. Meditation: A Gateway to Pure Bliss with Pavithra and Ananya Raja | Yoga Scussion Preview

    FEB 4

    Meditation: A Gateway to Pure Bliss with Pavithra and Ananya Raja | Yoga Scussion Preview

    In this Yoga Scussion preview Sisters Pavithra (15) and Ananya (12) Raja bring youthful wisdom to exploring yoga's eight limbs. After showing their parents they could do poses better, they joined an intergenerational class led by 85-year-old Guruji who practices on hard floors without a mat. From Bharatanatyam dance to Balavihar studies, these young practitioners reveal how yoga helps with menstrual pain, test anxiety, and anger management. Through honest conversations about balance, concentration, and finding calmness, they demonstrate that ancient wisdom isn't just for adults—it's accessible medicine for navigating modern life's challenges while maintaining flexibility, focus, and inner peace. Topics: eight limbs of yoga, youth yoga, intergenerational learning, yamas and niyamas, pranayama, meditation, young practitioners, Bharatanatyam, Hindu culture, menstrual health, test anxiety, mindfulness for teens, Guruji wisdom, accessible yoga, youth wellness 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 week’s 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 membe...

    3 min
  5. Is Western Yoga Dead? Embodiment & Energy Work with Meghan Lucas | Yoga Scussion | Ep. 6

    JAN 28

    Is Western Yoga Dead? Embodiment & Energy Work with Meghan Lucas | Yoga Scussion | Ep. 6

    In this episode of Yoga Scussion Master Pilates instructor and intuitive guide Meghan Lucas joins Brendon and Gina for a profound exploration of yoga's commodification, the rise of Pilates, embodiment versus escapism, and the courage required to be fully human. This conversation challenges assumptions about alignment, purity, and what yoga truly means in the modern West. Topic: yoga, Pilates, yogascussion, podcast, embodiment, spiritual practice, commodification, alignment myths, nervous system, capitalism and wellness, energy work, intuitive guidance, tantra, meditation, pranayama, yoga philosophy, western yoga, body asymmetry 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 week’s 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.

    1h 8m
  6. Yoga: A Multi-faceted Path with Meghan Lucas | Yoga Scussion Preview

    JAN 21

    Yoga: A Multi-faceted Path with Meghan Lucas | Yoga Scussion Preview

    In this Yoga Scussion preview. Master Pilates instructor and intuitive guide Meghan Lucas joins Brendon and Gina for a profound exploration of yoga's commodification, the rise of Pilates, embodiment versus escapism, and the courage required to be fully human. This conversation challenges assumptions about alignment, purity, and what yoga truly means in the modern West. Full episode releases next week. Topics Covered The intersection of Pilates and yoga practices Why Western yoga may be "dying" and what that means The commodification and watering down of both modalities Body asymmetry and the myth of perfect alignment Nervous system reorientation through intentional movement The appeal of physicality versus deeper spiritual work Capitalism's impact on yoga and wellness culture The requirement of exchange (energy, money, commitment) in practice Yoga as religion, cosmology, methodology, and goal Non-judgmental observation and self-awareness without self-judgment The false summit phenomenon and continuous evolution Spiritual bypassing and the human desire to escape embodiment Animals as models of embodied being Breastfeeding, cultural lenses, and removing judgments Energy work, intuitive guidance, and working with subtle realms Advice for beginning practitioners: one moment at a time 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 week’s 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 |

    4 min
  7. A Practice to Become: Yoga as Portal with Jill Lovato | Yoga Scussion | Ep. 5

    JAN 14

    A Practice to Become: Yoga as Portal with Jill Lovato | Yoga Scussion | Ep. 5

    In this episode of Yoga Scussion, Jill Lovato, managing owner of Blossom Yoga in Cheyenne, Wyoming, describes yoga as "a practice to become"—stripping away expectations, labels, and protective layers to step into who we truly are. With backgrounds in zoology and physiology, she brings scientific curiosity to ancient practices, teaching students to "fly their own planes" through intuitive self-regulation. From reading the room energetically to using Ayurvedic principles, Jill creates wholehearted practices that invite connection over perfection. Her philosophy: evolution happens whether we notice or not, but becoming requires presence and availability to the sacred unfolding beneath our striving. Topics Becoming vs evolving, yoga philosophy, non-duality, presence and awareness, wholehearted practice, teaching philosophy, reading the room, Ayurvedic principles, gunas, nervous system regulation, accessibility in yoga, community building, running a yoga studio in Wyoming, empathic teaching, intuitive teaching, yoga for parents, teenagers and yoga, modern disconnection, felt sense practice, protective layers, ego barriers, poetry and yoga, science background and yoga, zoology and yoga, AARP yoga classes, business of yoga Chapters (00:00:05) - A Beginner's Yoga Scushion(00:00:58) - Interviewing Yoga Teacher Jill Lovato(00:01:43) - A 10 Year Meeting at Blossom Yoga(00:03:31) - The Process of Becoming(00:08:53) - In the Elevator With Yoga Students(00:11:53) - How Did You Get Started in Yoga?(00:16:45) - Teaching Yoga in Southeast Wyoming(00:21:48) - On the Empathy of Yoga(00:24:24) - How Do You Teach Yoga in the World?(00:28:43) - Blossom Yoga Studio(00:30:23) - Do Your Kids Practice Yoga?(00:34:25) - What Do Parents Teach Their Kids About the World?(00:37:53) - How to Lead With Warm Hearted Practice(00:44:01) - Asana and the ego barrier(00:45:40) - What Do You Do For Yoga?(00:48:44) - Gemini on Writing(00:51:08) - What Is Yoga To You? (3 Words)

    56 min
  8. Yoga: Fly Your Own Plane with Jill Lovato | Yoga Scussion Preview

    JAN 7

    Yoga: Fly Your Own Plane with Jill Lovato | Yoga Scussion Preview

    Jill Lovato, managing owner of Blossom Yoga in Cheyenne, Wyoming, describes yoga as "a practice to become"—stripping away expectations, labels, and protective layers to step into who we truly are. In this Yogascussion Preview, Jill talks with Gina and Brendon about how her goal being to help others fly their own yoga planes. The full episode releases next Wednesday. Topics: Becoming vs evolving, yoga philosophy, non-duality, presence and awareness, wholehearted practice, teaching philosophy, reading the room, Ayurvedic principles, gunas, nervous system regulation, accessibility in yoga, community building, running a yoga studio in Wyoming, empathic teaching, intuitive teaching, yoga for parents, teenagers and yoga, modern disconnection, felt sense practice, protective layers, ego barriers, poetry and yoga, science background and yoga, zoology and yoga, AARP yoga classes, business of yoga 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 week’s 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 (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. Thank you for listening and thank you for your support!

    3 min
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Yoga podcast exploring yoga philosophy, mindfulness, meditation, pranayama, and conscious living with yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, wisdom keepers, and authors. Hosts Gina Clingerman and Brendon Orr dive deep into the eight limbs of yoga, breathwork, trauma-informed teaching, yoga's cultural roots, and applying ancient wisdom to modern life. Topics include: - Yoga philosophy and the eight limbs of yoga (Ashtanga yoga system) - Pranayama, breathwork techniques, and meditation practices - Mindfulness and conscious living for modern practitioners - Trauma-informed yoga teaching and therapeutic applications - Yoga teacher training, studio ownership, and building community - Cultural appropriation, yoga's roots, and honoring tradition - Personal transformation through yoga and spiritual growth - Managing anxiety, stress, and life challenges through yogic tools - Asana practice, alignment, and yoga styles (Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Kundalini) For yoga teachers, mindfulness practitioners, wellness seekers, and anyone curious about yoga beyond the poses—authentic conversations, practical tools, and perspectives that expand your understanding of yoga's depth and evolution. Thoughtful yoga discussion (hence "Yoga Scussion") that honors tradition while embracing contemporary practice. New episodes every other Wednesday. Circle members get episodes 5 days early, ad-free listening, invitations to live recordings, and support honest yoga conversations. Join the Circle at yogascussion.podmasana.com/support.

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