126: Best of 2024

In this special best-of episode for 2024, we feature clips from some of our favorite episodes, highlight common threads that weave different guests and topics together, and feature some of the gems you might have missed during the year.

“The only way to empower people for safety is to really let them know that they are their own best teachers to establish a foundation of listening and being truthful with ourselves.” – Tiffany Cruikshank

Show Notes:

Fascia science behind the benefits of movement [1:17]
Reframing tension: moderation over extremes [4:03]
How yoga helps regulate the nervous system [7:12]
Are we handling stress as well as we think? [9:38]
Safe practice spaces as a refuge from overwhelm [12:21]
The causes, components, and symptoms of burnout [14:11]
Perpetual optimization of physical health at the expense of mental health [16:29]
The “new stigma” of menopause [22:07]
Yoga as self-discovery for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence [26:49]
Body awareness and self-agency for persistent pain care [31:15]
How yoga teachers help keep students “safe” [35:46]
Is there one perfect breath rhythm or duration? [38:33]
Answering student questions [42:22]
Human complexity; we are more than machines [44:35]
The power of truly listening [46:47]
How to integrate new approaches, tools & techniques [51:33]
Cultural relevance and appropriation [55:12]
Can we separate yoga from its historic, philosophical and religious influences? [59:28]
Who is yoga for and who should be teaching it? [1:04:02]
Is it less about what we do, and more about how we do it? [1:07:10]