Yogi Misfit Sessions

I am so excited to interview Les Leventhal in today’s session. I first met Les in San Francisco when he was teaching out here. He is unlike anyone else and is hands down the most grounded and down to earth person. He recently wrote a book where he talks about how he was an alcohol-abusing porn star and how he became a beloved, world-famous yoga teacher. In his inspiring memoir, Two Lifestyles, One Lifetime, Les Leventhal reveals his desperate and wildly self-destructive attempts to grasp at self-worth in a turbulent, hostile environment. His story is raw and honest. When I read his book my jaw was on the floor. His story is inspiring to say the least. You will enjoy this episode. We truly appreciate your support on this podcast and you all rock!Follow Les on Instagram @lesleventhalyogaVisti Les' website: http://lesleventhalyoga.com/MUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://dannipomplun.com/support/WRITE A REVIEW: If you

I love my podcast collaboration with Fierce Calm! Everything they do is so freaking cool and uplifting! Zephyr Wildman is an ambassador with Fierce Calm and I’m honored to have her on the show. She is a knowledgeable yogi and human based in London. She has an INCREDIBLE story about how yoga came into her life and helped her through the suffering and dark times. I met her in person last year in London at a yoga festival. The moment I met her, I was so inspired by her realness and outstanding attitude. She is brilliant, brave, and honest – you gotta listen to her story.Follow Zephyr on Instagram @zephyrwildmanMUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://dannipomplun.com/support/WRITE A REVIEW: If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Click here for a quick and easy guide on how to leave a review on iTunes.Don’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS&n

Today’s podcast will change your life, and change your day. I am always so honored to have Rocky on the show – on this episode we sat down and discussed our morning rituals. What we do, how we stay consistent and WHY we do it. Rocky mentioned that the morning is the best place to set the tone for the whole day. It is the most important time to reset the old patterns that don’t serve you and be proactive about how you want to spend the day. We have to be gentle with ourselves in the morning in order to take care of our spirit. Listen to the podcast and then let us know, what is your morning ritual?Follow Rocky on Instagram @rockyheronMUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visitinghttps://dannipomplun.com/support/WRITE A REVIEW: If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Click here for a quick and easy guide on how to leave a review on iTunes.Don’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes |

Hey Tribe! Today I had an EPIC conversation with Dana Trixie Flynn, one of the most inspiring yoga teachers out there. Dana owns TWO yoga studios. One is called The Church of Yoga in New Orleans and the other is called Laughing Lotus, which has various locations including San Francisco. She has been teaching over 28 years. She brings so much wisdom and happiness to this episode. This convo was also REALLY COOL because I got to meet Dana IRL aka IN REAL LIFE! She just happened to be in San Francisco. She came over to my apartment, and we had a rad conversation about being connected and the importance of laughing together. She is an amazing human and an outstanding yoga teacher that understands yoga from the deepest perspective. We discuss all things yoga and how to step into our own individual awesomeness. She also presents a great reminder that joy is now and how we are all connected. EnJOY this episode.Follow Dana on Instagram @danatrixieflynnThis show is sponsored by Breitenbush Hot Springs https://bre

I am so honored to have my new friend Mary Ochsner on the show! Mary and I met through the guys that helped to create our apps and then connected through Instagram! We then met IRL when she visited San Francisco! We became friends and enjoy talking about all things yoga. What really sparked my interest about Mary was that she creates the awesome tutorials for all yogis. She makes yoga really accessible to beginners and is really passionate about getting people on their mat. She reassures all of her students that it is okay to be in their bodies exactly as they are. It’s an honor and pleasure to have her on the show.Follow Mary on Instagram @maryochsnerThis show is sponsored by Breitenbush Hot Springs https://breitenbush.com/MUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://dannipomplun.com/support/WRITE A REVIEW: If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Click here for a quick

Cole shares her story about how yoga saved her life. She took her first class at a drug rehabilitation center and it was one of those moments that showed her a different path. She is so brave in this episode and shares her most vulnerable moments. Listen to her story and know that you are not alone in your suffering and yoga is here for you to help you heal.Follow Cole Chance on Instagram @colechanceyogaThis show is sponsored by Breitenbush Hot Springs https://breitenbush.com/MUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://dannipomplun.com/support/WRITE A REVIEW: If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Click here for a quick and easy guide on how to leave a review on iTunes.Don’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS | Spotify.See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode we discuss the important of language. Language is powerful for both students and teachers and as teachers we have a responsibility to ourselves and the yoga students to be authentic and cautious with what we say. We also discuss the importance of always being a student and practicing from your own inner wisdom when the words of the teacher doesn’t resonate with you.Follow Rocky on Instagram @rockyheronTake Rocky’s class online:https://yogainternational.com/ecourse/nourish-and-replenish-6-class-restorative-programThis show is sponsored by Breitenbush Hot Springs https://breitenbush.com/MUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://dannipomplun.com/support/WRITE A REVIEW: If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Click here for a quick and easy guide on how to leave a review on iTunes.Don’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS | 

I am so excited to share this discussion with my teacher Jason Crandell. He is a HUGE inspiration to me and my yoga journey. In our talk we discuss where yoga has been and where it's going. Jason shares about his past experience of yoga in the 80s and how it's growing. He shares that he doesn't want to get too hung up on how things are changing because change is inevitable.Follow Jason on Instagram @jason_crandellStay connected with his work: www.jasonyoga.comThis show is sponsored by Breitenbush Hot Springs https://breitenbush.com/MUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://dannipomplun.com/support/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey guys! Today’s episode is with Adam Whiting. We discuss community, goals, and real life shit. Adam is on point with his thoughts on sharing the darkness when sharing the light. We dive into his struggles with past panic attacks and anxiety. We also discuss how community support is so important. Being able to snuggle into your community is what will create warmth and a firm foundation for you to lean on.Follow Adam on Instagram @adamwhitingyogaStay connected with his work: www.adamwhitingyoga.com This show is sponsored by Breitenbush Hot Springs https://breitenbush.com/MUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://donorbox.org/support-yogi-misfit-sessions-podcastWRITE A REVIEW: If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Click here for a quick and easy guide on how to leave a review on iTunes.Don’t forget to subscribe via:  iTunes | Google Play 

In this episode I chat with Selena Garefino. Selena shares her personal story that goes into detail about dealing with body dysmorphia, having several life changing surgeries and losing her spouse. She speaks her truth and gives insight into her practice and relationship with yoga. We agree that we all have to do the work, listen to ourselves, and take responsibility for our own healing. Follow Selena on Instagram @selenagarefinoyogaStay connected with her work: www.selenagarefino.comMUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://donorbox.org/support-yogi-misfit-sessions-podcastWRITE A REVIEW: If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Click here for a quick and easy guide on how to leave a review on iTunes.Don’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS | Spotify. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rocky is back and we reflect on this past year and how we have grown. We conclude that we have no f*cks to give. We are who we are. We talk about boundaries, learning lessons, and not worrying about what others think of us. We do the real talk about the hard things we went through in 2019 and our plan for 2020.This is the last show for this year!Thank you everyone for supporting the show! Listen and enjoy!Take Rocky’s class online: https://yogainternational.com/ecourse/nourish-and-replenish-6-class-restorative-programMUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://donorbox.org/support-yogi-misfit-sessions-podcastWRITE A REVIEW: If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Can you believe it! We made it to 100 episodes!It's been a whirlwind of real talk on the past 100 episodes with the most inspirational yoga leaders. It feels really good to normalize certain conversations and shed light on those places in the yoga world that some shy away from.In today's show Susannah interviews me on the highlights that have happened since we started this podcast 3 years ago. I reveal my top two favorite guests that I've had on the show (even though we don't have favorites). I also share the plans for this podcast moving forward and who my next dream podcasts guests would be.Thank you from the bottom of my heart for showing up and listening in. Cheers to the next 100 shows.If we haven't yet, let's meet in person! Join me in Portugal for my retreat in April! Let's live this life together. https://dannipomplun.com/yoga-offerings/retreats/MUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://donorbox.org/support-yogi

Krista is a heart centered business owner and entrepreneur. She is real, raw, and authentic. She was on our show last year and to hear where she's at one year later is inspiring. There's been so much shift and change for the both of us.The biggest is that we both needed to create space for ourselves and learn how to reset. We reflected a ton on some major lessons from this past year. We get into success versus happiness and how to stay on track.One note that I heard from Krista - Choose everyday to be authentic. The more honest we are with ourselves. The more it will trigger other people. Be you and take care of yourself to shine.Thank you everyone for supporting the show! Listen and enjoy!Krista's Website: https://www.authenticaudience.co/Krista's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristaripma/?hl=enMUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://donorbox.org/support-yogi-misfit-sessions-podcastWRITE A REVIEW: If you

As I was recording this podcast, I had a hard time believing that it's almost episode 100. So thankful to have this strong community supporting the show!Speaking of, today is episode 98 and one of the coolest teachers I've met in a long time is on with us. Tristan Gatto shares his journey with yoga and physical therapy. He's married them together to get people healthy in their bodies. I have seen this trend of yoga moving into functional movements and it's super cool to get his perspective on it. He is not only supporting practitioners but teachers as well, offering programs to help them deepen their knowledge of the body. These programs also give teachers shill to work with private clients in a smart and accessible way.Again I want to thank everyone for supporting the show! Listen and enjoy!Tristan's Website: https://tristangatto.com/Tristan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtristangatto/MUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it

This week my yoga wife joins me on the show again. We get right down to business in this episode.Touch... everyone in the yoga world seems to be talking about. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it needed. We both share our insights and how we honestly feel about what people our doing in yoga with it. We invite to to listen with and open mind and open heart. Listen and enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Not everyone can do all the yoga poses we see in the world or can they? This week on the podcast I have Jivana Heyman on the show and he's here to make sure EVERYONE can! Jivana is the founder of the non-profit Accessible Yoga, a training program and method that is dedicated to share yoga with everyone. As a teacher, I have found myself thinking "how do I off this pose to XYZ in the room?". He's on a mission to make not only the physical practice but the language we use in class accessible for all.Visit Accessible Yoga Training's website: https://accessibleyogatraining.comFollow @jivanaheyman on InstagramMUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://donorbox.org/support-yogi-misfit-sessions-podcastWRITE A REVIEW: If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jacob's Journey with Jacob ManningI’m so excited to have Jacob Manning today. We are all on an amazing journey, from where we start and the goals we build for ourselves.Jacob shares his journey through the years. Not only a yoga instructor but in his life, and how he balances between it all. Jacob takes us back to the beginning of his yoga practice, with the goals that he set that felt he could achieve. Finding a daily practice that helps support his personal goals. We talk about how we help flourish and take care of ourselves. How we spend time watering, as Jacob puts it, the garden. The different aspects we have in our life, and where we focus our energy too much or too little.Join Jacob and I for a seven-day charka retreat in Portugal, April 2020.Follow Jacob here.InstagramMUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://donorbox.org/support-yogi-misfit-sessions-podcastWRITE A REVIEW: If you like the podcast, plea

Rocky is back and we’re keeping it real. Sharing experiences from our path, but also where we are in life that allows us to continue to create space for our purpose. We talk about the meditation training that I went through recently, digging deeper into the work and finding moments of silence that transpired from the weekend. I dive into the transformational experiences that come from the weekend.The steps you take on your path to your purpose are powerful, all the space that is created and how we move forward each day through the process. We share some of these processes we’ve taken along our path. We also talk about the identity that we live within our purpose. From yoga teachers, actors, musicians and everything else that we call ourselves. The internal search of “I am” while we move forward on our paths.Two more spots have opened up for our New Years Mexico Retreat.Follow along with Rocky:InstagramFacebookMUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can sup

Today I have Amy Ippoliti and she is a powerhouse for social change. The yoga studio may not be the preferred spot to have political conversations, but Amy shares how we can use our connection to those around us to help create that change. We talk about giving back to our community through seva yoga, and how it pulls the community together in ways of understanding what’s happening in the outside world. Creating an impact  We talk about how we can start making the social change within our community by being people who choose to stay informed. Amy talks about the importance of using our voice to contact public figures and speaking up when change is needed. Find Amy here:WebsiteInstagramSpotify PlaylistResist Bot AppMUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://donorbox.org/support-yogi-misfit-sessions-podcastWRITE A REVIEW: If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Click here for a quick an

Men & Body Image with Brian Carew Today I have Brian Carew. If you haven’t seen his posts already he is an advocate for positive body images in men. This can be such a taboo topic, and Brian shares his journey through it.  Brian shares when it started and how he started to recognize it. Starting with time-controlled eating, and how cheat days become more. The influence on the fitness community and the power of movement we talk about the changes that happen when we connect with our bodies. We also talk about how social media helps share his message, empowering other men through their journey. Learning that there is a community of men who struggle with body image issues. It was such a pleasure talking to Brian. Take a listen and enjoy!Follow Brian here:InstagramMUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://donorbox.org/support-yogi-misfit-sessions-podcastWRITE A REVIEW: If you like the podcast, please leave