Let's Talk Yoga

Understanding Prana As A Practice of Body, Mind, and Breath with Prasad Rangnekar

What is prana beyond the breath? Aru welcomes yoga teacher and author Prasad Rangnekar back to Let’s Talk Yoga to explore his book, Prana: The Practice of Body, Mind, and

A Confession and 5 Things That Make A Pose Truly Restorative

What makes a yoga pose truly restorative? Aru shares her journey from chasing challenging asanas to discovering the importance of deep rest. She explores the origins of r

Munch, Sangha and How Communities Support Your Yoga

What exactly is a Sangha, and why does community matter so much in yoga? Aru explores the meaning and origins of Sangha, its relationship to Satsang, and the many traditi

Prenatal Yoga: What’s Safe, What Changes and What Actually Helps with Aparna Ramesh

What actually changes during pregnancy, and how should yoga teachers adapt their teaching? Aru talks with Aparna Ramesh about prenatal yoga across all three trimesters, b

What Yin Yoga Is Really Doing to Your Body with Vinay Jesta

What exactly is Yin Yoga, and how is it different from restorative yoga? Aru gets nerdy with Vinay Jesta about sensation, stillness, connective tissue, the meridian syste

What Exactly Is Authentic Yoga? Here’s A Checklist

What does authentic yoga actually look like? Aru shares her personal checklist for examining the depth, roots, and transmission of your yoga practice and teaching. From l

Lakshmi Maxxing: The Goddess of Wealth, Beauty & Abundance

A closer look at Lakshmi, Saraswati, Durga, Kali, and Parvati—and why these Hindu goddesses cannot be reduced to modern wellness trends, aesthetics, or manifestation tool

Sankalpa: The Missing Piece in Your Yoga with Medha Bhaskar

What exactly is a sankalpa, and how is it different from an affirmation, intention, or goal? Medha Bhaskar joins me to explore the deeper meaning of sankalpa, how to disc

Bandhas 101 - What Yoga Teachers Need to Know with Sandra Anderson

What are the bandhas, and why do they play such an important role in Hatha Yoga? Sandra Anderson joins me to explore the physical, energetic, and meditative purpose of Mu

Does Pronunciation Matter in Yoga? With Dr. Varun Khanna

Why does Sanskrit place so much importance on sound and pronunciation? I’m joined by Dr. Varun Khanna to explore the stories, philosophy, and history behind Sanskrit, and

Increase Strength in Asana with Chhavi Sahal

Strength is becoming an essential part of modern yoga, but what does it really mean to be strong in asana? I sit down with functional strength coach Chhavi Sahal to explo

Shatkarma: The Cleansing Practices Hatha Yoga Said You Had to Do First

Most yoga teachers have heard of at least one or two of the Shat Kriyas — maybe you've practiced jala neti, maybe you've taught kapalabhati. But the full pictur

Ayurvedic Parenting: Raising Regulated, Resilient Children with Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath

I sit down with Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath to explore Ayurvedic parenting, child development, and holistic well-being. We discuss prakriti in children, digestion, hydratio

ADHD, Neurodiversity & Yoga: Rethinking How We Practice with Becky Aten

I sit down with Becky Aten to explore neurodiversity, ADHD, and how yoga teachers can create more inclusive and supportive spaces. We discuss the origins of neurodiversit

Last Call for Pranayama Training - Listen to Chapter One

With only a few days left before my Pranayama Teacher Training begins, I'm sharing a reading from Chapter 1 of the new training manual. Learn the foundations of pran

What Most Yoga Teachers Get Wrong About Preparing for Pranayama

Most yoga teachers are taught that chest opening is the key to better pranayama, but what if that’s actually the last thing to focus on? In this solo episode, I share th

Vishoka Meditation- The Yogic Practice for Moving Beyond Sorrow with Ishan Tigunait

What is Vishoka Meditation, and how can it help us move beyond sorrow? I sit down with Ishan Tigunait of the Himalayan Institute to discuss consciousness, breath, meditat

Stop Calling It Ocean Breath — The Truth About Ujjayi Pranayama with Andrew McGonigle

I’m joined by Andrew McGonigle for a deep dive into Ujjayi Pranayama, the breath technique often called “ocean breath.” We explore the anatomy, nervous system effects, br

Turning Pain Into Purpose - Why I Revamped My Pranayama Training

I’m sharing the deeply personal story behind why I revamped my Pranayama Teacher Training and how grief transformed my relationship with breath, pranayama, and teaching y

The Difference Between a Yoga Teacher and a Content Creator (And Why It Matters)

What’s the real difference between a yoga teacher and a content creator? In this episode, I break down the subtle (but important) signs that can help you tell them apart,