J. Brown Yoga Talks

Daniel Simpson - "Is Modern Yoga Fake?"

Daniel Simpson, author of The Evolution of Modern Yoga and host of the Ancient Futures Podcast, returns to talk with J about the defining characteristics of "modern" yoga

Karen Patterson - "Heinz Grill and Training of the Soul"

Karen Patterson talks with J about learning spirituality and the teachings of Heinz Grill. They discuss the religious impulse, finding truth from within, ashram living, F

Check in with J - "Do You Still Care About Yoga?"

J gives himself space to air out some of the burning questions he has been pointing to of late. He discusses the in's and outs of wisdom teeth removal, complimentary alte

Frank Jude Boccio - "Buddha Dharma and Co-Origination"

Frank Jude Boccio, host of Pobsa's Dharma Lounge Podcast, returns again to talk with J about ethical foundations in Buddhism and naturalistic explanations for the origins

Jillian Pransky - "The Power of the Pause"

Jillian Pransky, author of The Power of the Pause, talks with J about becoming present, open, and gently alert. They discuss reconciling our fathers, falling in love with

Andrew McGonigle - "Anatomy of Human Experience"

Andrew McGonigle, author of The Physiology of Yoga, talks with J about the confluence of studying medicine, teaching anatomy, and finding identity. They discuss going to

Mary Wagstaff - "Addiction, Peace, and Surrender"

Mary Wagstaff, host of Wild Sobriety, talks with J about overcoming addiction and devotion as a center for change. They discuss experimenting with substances, holistic se

Brett Parris - "Metaethics of Yoga"

Brett Parris, author of Yogic Metaethics: Comparing Patañjali's Yoga, Nondual Śaivism, and Vedānta, talks with J about the links between spirituality and morality. They d

Maile Wicklander - "A Vision that Aligns with Your Values"

Maile Wicklander, founder of Tula Yoga in Chicago, talks with J about staying committed to a deeper model of yoga when the market often rewards otherwise. They discuss he

Jordan Ashley - "NGO's, Nonprofits, and Travel with Purpose"

Jordan Ashley, PhD, founder of Souljourn Yoga, talks with J about the ethics of running retreats and teacher trainings in the Global South. They discuss seeing through th

Sage Rountree - "At the Edges of Comfort and Consciousness"

Sage Rountree, coauthor of Yoga Off the Mat: A Practical Guide to the Wisdom of Yoga, talks with J about exploring the deeper aspects of yoga in ways that are accessible

Rebecca Sebastian - "Is There Still Hope in the Yoga Industry?"

Rebecca Sebastian, host of the Working in Yoga Podcast and founder of Inside Yoga Magazine, returns to talk with J about challenges and possibilities for yoga professiona

Chad Herst - "The Ache No Success Will Ever Fix"

Chad Herst, author of The Performance Trap: The Ache No Success Will Ever Fix, talks with J about departing from deeply ingrained patterns and the nature of embodiment. T

Leslie Kaminoff - "The #1 Yoga Book on Amazon is an AI Fraud"

Leslie Kaminoff, co-author of Yoga Anatomy, returns to talk with J about his recent blog post on the impact of AI on creators and beyond. They discuss intellectual proper

Joe Simek - "Debating Divine Goddess and Heavenly Father"

Joe Simek, co-owner of Dragonfly Yoga, returns to talk with J about his inquiries into religion and the nature of non-duality. They discuss aspects of Quakerism and commu

Paul JJ Alix - "You Are Not a Business"

Paul JJ Alix, founder of Yoga for All, returns to talk with J about the future of his yoga business and the nature of karma. They discuss pricing for home studios, revenu

Will Revak - "Healing the Psychic Disconnect with our Mouths"

Will Revak, co-founder of Orawellness, talks with J about the oral microbiome and dental self-empowerment. They discuss common dental issues, periodontal disease myths, h

Troy Hadeed - "Yoga is a Christian Practice"

Troy Hadeed, founder of Beyond Yoga and author of My Name Is Love: We're Not All That Different, talks with J about coming to know the love of God. They discuss Bob Marle

Grace Gessel - "Whoever Hears His Testimony"

Grace Gessel, once founder of the Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method now offering faith-centered counseling at Through Faith Therapy, talks with J about leaving yoga and becomi

John Friend - "Rise and Fall of Mainstreaming"

John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga and Bowspring, talks with J about the history of Anusara Yoga, its collapse, and the aftermath. They discuss the reason for having Jo