J. Brown Yoga Talks

Yen Feng - "Reporting with Passion and Purpose"

Yen Feng, founder of The Yoga Edit, talks with J about being an authentic and independent creator within the yoga space. They discuss recent changes at the Yoga Alliance,

Ronen Kauffman - "When Teaching Becomes Content"

Ronen Kauffman, creator of Seat Meditation, talks with J about the affects of content creation on the work and psyche of yoga teachers. They discuss the democratization o

Natureza Gabriel Kram - "Reconciling Polyvagal Theory"

Natureza Gabriel Kram, founder of Hearth Science and author of The Neurobiology of Connection, talks with J about the recent controversy surrounding Polyvagal Theory. The

Leila Stuart - "Interoceptive Awareness, Deeper Sense of Self"

Leila Stuart, author of Experiential Anatomy: Therapeutic Applications of Embodied Movement and Awareness, talks with J about studying anatomy and functioning in the worl

Radhika Mukhija - "Rhythms, Rituals, and Holistic Optimization"

Radhika Mukhija, author of Radiant Rituals: Ayurvedic and Yogic Wisdom for Deep Self-Care and Inner Strength, talks with J about aligning to the rhythms of life through a

Manny Muros - "The Next Best Right Step"

Manny Muros, author of The Oneness Within - A Search For The Living Spirit, talks with J about full surrender and reverse engineering awakening. They discuss life stages

Blair Hughes - "Life Affirming Values, Staying on Path"

Blair Hughes, founder of Natural Presence in Ibiza, talks with J about looking at where we are and choosing to move forward. They discuss being a diesel engineer from Sco

Devarshi Steven Hartman - "Infinite, Eternal, and Whole"

Devarshi Steven Hartman, author of The Three Essentials: Timeless Principles for Inner Peace and Self-Transformation, talks with J about Swami Kripalu and the nature of o

Andrew Wicklander - "When Digital Technology Empowers"

Andrew Wicklander, founder of Tula Software, talks with J about the evolution of digital technology and the promise of empowerment for independent creators. They discuss

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