Episode 16 - We'll Always Have Paris
In this episode we respond specifically to Trump's dump of the Paris Climate Accord, then we dive into some light Hindu philosophy and why it’s not smart to let the dog poop in the apartment.
Episode 15 - Tech, Yoga, Dogs and Roses
This episode we talk to tech journalist and yoga practitioner, Florence Ion about the most appropriate social platform to shout obscenities about Trump's American and also how to be a rose in a shit-storm of tech and media.
We mention a couple of things during the episode that we promised links to.
Find the meditation headband here.
And this is the article on Quartz that talks about Trump Trump, an app that blocks Trump-related news.
Episode 14 - Satya and Schadenfraude
In light of recent revelations, we talk about truth and non-violence, pillars of any decent society and two of the tenets of capital "Y" yoga. We also try not to get singed by the flames of the effigy we’re burning in protest.
Episode 13 - So much air. So much movement.
This episode we discuss why a bumble bee would make a horrible partner on a teeter totter and somehow I manage to call the human skull an auditorium. Moreover, we talk about vata dosha and practice a breath to bring it all in.
Episode 12 - Groundhog Day, Trump and the Muddy, Icky Stuckness
In this episode we talk about springtime, repeating patterns and being stuck on a loop. We also do a quick Ayurveda review and introduce some balancing breath work that claims to make our skulls all shiny.
Episode 11 - Amygdala, Ayurveda and Curling Your Tongue
In this episode we talk about how the body responds to anger, its evolutionary advantages, and systemic disadvantages. Follow a simple breathing technique to help your lower the volume on that hot, hot rage machine stoked by the flames of the GOP.
Episode 10 - Trash Dog Clip Show
We talk a little bit about the concept of “trash in-trash out,” how we end up making the same mistakes over and over again, and how to start to break the cycle.
Episode 9 - Riding the Rollercoaster and Finding Your Inner Even Steven
We take a joyride through Trump administration headlines and try to figure out how to stay even when the world plays George and Elaine. Of course, also, breathing.
Episode 8 - Truth and Consequences, Krishna-Style
We talk about non-attachment and why it’s alright to fight - with a brief discussion of The Bhagavad Gita and then we breathe like the King of the Jungle.
Episode 7 - Getting Comfortable With Discomfort, or Is it getting racist in here?
In this episode we get into some hard-core self-reflection and get all navel-gazing. We also talk about old feminism vs new, putting your phone away, and getting all cozy with discomfort. Then, we breathe.
Episode 6 - Loving Kindness and Dismantling the Fiber of Democracy
We consult Jon Oliver and the Dalai Lama, dive into the concept of Engaged Buddhism and non-fear, and then practice loving folks we don’t know.
Episode 5 - Opioids, Boredom and Cat Owners
We have a little talk about outrage fatigue and the “new normal” and how to stay awake. Plus, we all hold hands, I get inspired by Cher and then lead some breath-work to keep the fires stoked.
Episode 4 - Rosy Grier, Riding the Wave and Talking to Yourself
Get in touch with your feelings this episode as we talk about why it's alright to cry, including a special discussion of bad acronyms and some dad stuff. We also walk through a real technique for feeling all the feelings.
Episode 3 - Systems, a Boxing Ring and a Cave
We talk a little bit about the mechanics behind why it can feel so helpless when people stop playing by the rules - and offer a simple guided meditation to keep you grounded when you're knocked off your feet.
Episode 2 - Feminist Macrame
This episode we discuss bad vibes and finding your way in the world. You can't always rage against the machine; sometimes you gotta rage for something. And right now, there's a lot to fight for. Follow a brief, guided meditation to help key in to your own intuition so you can stay calm and focused. Even on Not My President's Day.
Episode 1 - Tigers, Tweets and Holding Your Breath
We talk a little science and introduce a simple breathing technique to help reset and bring the body back to balance. Which is good, because we need balance so things like tweets from the maniacal administration don't throw us too far off our game.
All my thanks to the original, rockstar, stress response and yogic breathing guru, my teacher, Priti Robyn Ross.