Yogi Misfit Sessions

Here we are! By now, we've finished reading book #1 of the Yogi Misfit Book Club. If you haven't yet finished it--no worries! Keep on keepin' on but there are spoilers ahead!In this session, we talk about The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck and the biggest takeaways. What I loved about this book was how irreverent it was, and pointed out things that are easy to overlook. We get caught up in letting small issues take up all of our attention, but we need to learn how to give less of a f*ck. The five rules Manson puts forth on how to give less f*cks are also really solid--to challenge ourselves and put ourselves in uncomfortable positions repeatedly to grow is key.What were some things that stood out to you? Let me know in the Yogi Misfits Facebook group!Stay tuned for the next book (The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz):Buy it here.Keep up with all book club-related things here. You'll be joining the rad kula (community) that is the Yogi Misfits.FRIENDS OF THE SHOW:Sewall House Yoga Retreat: Go to www

On today's show I have Heather Titus, the creator of the Sedona Yoga Festival. I had the privilege of presenting at the festival last year, and not only was it a great experience but the community was absolutely insane. I was completely blown away at how Heather and her husband Mark had created this awesome community of teachers and people who turn up every year.The festival is so awesome and I really couldn't recommend it enough. Plus, if you haven't been to Sedona yet that needs to change. It's such a beautiful landscape that looks like its from a different galaxy.Learn more about the Sedona Yoga Festival:https://sedonayogafestival.com/FRIENDS OF THE SHOW:Sewall House Yoga Retreat: Go to www.sewallhouse.com to learn about their amazing personalized yoga retreatsBreathe in Detroit: Use 'DANNI20' to get 20% off your order. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is Brett Larkin, or as I prefer to call her, 'Brett Larkin - Youtube superstar.' Brett is a born hustler and I love her get shit done attitude. In the session we discuss how she built her online yoga empire and she shares some tips on how you can improve your own hustle.Hope you enjoy!FRIENDS OF THE SHOWSewall House Yoga Retreat: Go to www.sewallhouse.com to learn about their amazing personalized yoga retreatsBrett Larkin's Online Teacher Training: Go to http://brettlarkin.com/danni to download the course brochure, and use promo code 'danni' when you sign up to get $100 off. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For Session 57 I was joined by one of my nearest and dearest friends, Kim Bauman. She is the founder of the One Love Movement, a non profit based in San Diego. They are all about activating yogis for support and social justice. They do great work in helping the homeless in San Francisco, San Diego and all over the world, as well as other community based projects that focus on turning compassion into action. Hope you enjoy!Learn more about Kim and the One Love Movement:https://onelovemovement.org/FRIENDS OF THE SHOWSewall House Yoga Retreat: Go to www.sewallhouse.com to learn about their amazing personalized yoga retreatsBrett Larkin's Online Teacher Training: Go to http://brettlarkin.com/danni to download the course brochure, and use promo code 'danni' when you sign up to get $100 off. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey Tribe, I'm so excited to be announcing the Yogi Misfit Book Club! The first episode is coming at you on December 26th so make sure you tune in.Our first book is the amazing 'Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' by Mark Manson. If you haven't read this book yet - that needs to change. Its one of those books everyone needs to read just to remember not to take life so seriously and just appreciate where you're at. Click here to get your own copy. So get reading yogis and don't forget to head over to the Yogi Misfit Facebook page to join the discussion.If that weren't enough, we are going to be releasing podcasts every single week from now on. So for December, watch out for 3 new Yogi Misfit Sessions plus the book club episode. Lucky you!!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For Session 56 I was joined by Taylor Hunt. This guy is straight up amazing. He has a great story about how yoga entered his life and turned it around. From being a former addict, he now runs the Trini foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the life-changing practice of Ashtanga. Plus, he has written his own book, A Way from Darkness, where he documents his journey from addiction to health.  This guy is a true inspiration and it was an honour getting to speak to him. Hope you enjoy!  As always, shout out to our friends at SF Yoga Magazine for their continued support.Learn more about Taylor Hunt:https://www.taylorhuntyoga.com/InstagramFacebookTwitterDon’t forget to subscribe via:  iTunes | Google Play | RSS | Spotify.MUSICGolden Skies, Julian AvilaWRITE A REVIEWIf 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 See acast.com/pri

For this week's session, I'm so happy to be sharing with you guys the amazing Dr. Lee Watson and Koreen Strauss - the awesome individuals behind Fierce Calm. Fierce Calm is a platform that allows people who identify with the words "yoga saved my life" to share their stories.  Their community offers a safe place for people to come forward and share their experiences. Being able to share how we feel and what's happened to us is so important in helping us heal and grow. We shouldn't have to hide our pain and feel like we're alone in this world. Because we're not.  For those of you who know me, yoga was the only thing that really saved me when I felt lost to the world and like I had nothing. I can't champion this initiative enough. I believe in with all my heart. I'm truly humbled to be the Global Ambassador for Fierce Calm, and I hope to bring awareness as to how yoga can change people's lives for the better, just as it changed mine. As always, shout ou

For session 54 I had the pleasure of speaking to the creator of Buti Yoga, Bizzie Gold. I really loved having Bizzie on the show as the conversation just got real and raw so quickly. In this session, we break down exactly what Buti yoga is and where it's going. Plus, we delve into how yoga can mean different things to different people and the importance of not judging other people's practice.  Hope you enjoy!   As always, shout out to our friends at SF Yoga Magazine for their continued support. Learn more about Bizzie:https://www.bizziegold.com/InstagramFacebookTwitterDon’t forget to subscribe via:  iTunes | Google Play | RSS | Spotify.MUSICGoodbye Sadness, JamesWRITE A REVIEWIf you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of hosting Adell Bridges at my home. She’s been living as a nomadic yoga teacher since January 2017. That’s almost 2 years on the road. In that time she’s lived and taught all over the world and called everywhere, ranging from India to London to Nicaragua, her temporary home.The Instagram posts can make it seem like the most glamorous lifestyle in the world. But that’s far from true. In this session, we break down the pros and cons of being a nomadic yoga teacher. Nothing is held back and no topic is off limit. Listen and you’ll find out what I mean.On a personal note, I just want to say thank you to Adell. She came into my life at the exact moment I needed her. I had been having a shitty week, but meeting and connecting with her reminded me that whatever dreams I have, I can make them real. Although we had just met, it seemed like I’d known her for years. So shout out to Adell, thanks for coming on the podcast and hope to see you soon.As always, shout out to our f

For session 52 I had the pleasure of nerding out with Michelle Bouvier. Michelle is a yogi and movement educator based in San Francisco who uses bio-mechanically intelligent embodiment practices to eradicate linear forms of thinking and moving. We discuss the growth of movement sciences and how it compares to classic yoga alignments. Plus, we go deep into a yoga nerd out, with conversation varying from how colonization took ecstatic expression in yoga underground to the geometry of joint surfaces.It was great talking to someone who uses their yoga practice to constantly explore and is willing to break out of the normal way of doing things to try something different. Hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.As always, shout out to our friends at SF Yoga Magazine for their continued support.Learn more about Michelle:http://www.michellebouvier.com/InstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube Don’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS |&n

Yogis, get to know my friend Mysty Moon. Mysty is a practitioner and teacher of Womb Yoga, which is a style of yoga related to Egyptian Yoga, also referred to as Kinetic Yoga. This style of yoga is female-centric, empowering women through a connection with the womb. We talk all about this style and how it's beneficial and even get into some metaphysical territory.Listen in and enjoy. Shout out to our friends at SF Yoga Magazine for their continued support.Learn more about Mysty:mystymoonwellness.comInstagramFacebookYouTubeDon’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS | Spotify.MUSICStarling, Podington BearWRITE A REVIEWIf you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

First off: Session 50. 5-0. Fifty. Wow! Thank YOU for listening. And on with the show...Yogis, meet Amy McDonald. She's a badass yoga business coach, yoga teacher, and yogini from childhood. I'm all about having a coach as a yoga teacher and find their work to be invaluable. We chat about the business of yoga, being a "solo-preneur," and putting in the work. It doesn't matter whether you want to teach to thousands of people or to just five--acknowledging that you (as both a student and a teacher) need help from time to time is crucial. Listen in and enjoy. Shout out to our friends at SF Yoga Magazine for their continued support.Learn more about Amy:amymcdonald.com.auFacebookInstagramDon’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS | Spotify.MUSICLucy's Song, Ryan LittleWRITE A REVIEWIf you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the ma

I have had other yogis on the show before share their story about how yoga helped them, and I think it's important to continue to showcase each and every one. This week's guest is Maike Pulver, a lifestyle coach, personal trainer, and yoga teacher who shares her story about how yoga gave her strength.Listen in and enjoy. Shout out to our friends at SF Yoga Magazine for their continued support.Learn more about Maike:thewildlife.designFacebookInstagramTwitterDon’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS | Spotify.MUSICAmerican Coot, Chad CrouchWRITE A REVIEWIf you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Summer Series of the Yogi Misfit Sessions. Susannah Freedman and I bring you our last Summer Series session (say that three times fast). We answer your questions about the physical asana practice:How to avoid wrist and hamstring injuryHow to get back into yoga after not practicing for a LONG whilePracticing while injuredPairing your practicing with what your body is feelingThanks for listening and shoutout to our friends over at SF Yoga Magazine for their support. Let us know if you'd like for the Summer Series to return again--or the Winter Wonderland Series to come about!Don’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS | Spotify.MUSICMarcos H. Bolanos, Surfing DayWRITE A REVIEWIf you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out inform

If you tuned in to S47, Stewart connected me to this week's guest, Andy Richter. Andy is a phenomenal photographer whose work centers around capturing expressions of yoga. Also, he got to meet and photograph BKS Iyengar...NBD. We also talk about his book that just came out: Serpent in the Wilderness. Special thanks to our friends at SF Yoga Magazine as always, and I hope you enjoy this session.Learn more about Andy and his work:www.andyrichterphoto.comSerpent in the WildernessFacebookInstagramDon’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS | Spotify.MUSICInvitation, Ege Sanli + Claire HedinWRITE A REVIEWIf you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Summer Series of the Yogi Misfit Sessions. Susannah Freedman and I are at it again. We answer your questions about yoga off the mat, including things like:What books to read/start with to complement a yoga practiceThe social impact of yogaThe difference between asana and yoga practiceWhat should yogis/yoginis eat? What conscious food choices can we make?Thanks for listening and shoutout to our friends over at SF Yoga Magazine for their support. Don’t forget to tune in to the next Summer Series (which is our fourth and last one)!Don’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS | Spotify.MUSICMarcos H. Bolanos, Surfing DayWRITE A REVIEWIf you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet my buddy Stewart. Not only does he teach yoga in Mexico, but he's a multi-lingual master. His journey to yoga was not without struggle, and listen in to how he found yoga and how he feels it helps with mental health. Special thanks to our friends at SF Yoga Magazine as always, and I hope you enjoy this session.Learn more about Stewart:www.yogastew.orgFacebookInstagramTwitterYouTubeDon’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS | Spotify.MUSICHanuman (Live @KEXP), Rodrigo Y GabrielaWRITE A REVIEWIf you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Summer Series of the Yogi Misfit Sessions. Susannah Freedman and I are at it again. This time, we've got questions from teachers that include:Do you sequence before or not? If you wing it how do you do it--do you read the room, or do you take requests?Playlists: Do you make a new one every time? Do you re-use?How do you sequence all levels versus advanced?Thanks for listening and shoutout to our friends over at SF Yoga Magazine for their support. Don't forget to tune in to the next Summer Series!Don’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS | Spotify.MUSICMarcos H. Bolanos, Surfing DayWRITE A REVIEWIf you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you're local to SF, you may have heard of Kitava Kitchen. Kitava is an establishment rooted in community, education, and healthy eating co-founded by this week's guest, Bryan Tublin. We chat about his journey to discovering his purpose to help people lead healthy lives, how food plays an important role in the mind-body connection within each of us, and how he's changing the world--one plate of food at a time. Special thanks to our friends at SF Yoga Magazine as always, and I hope you enjoy this session.Learn more about Bryan's work at Kitava:www.kitava.comFacebookInstagramTwitterDon’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS | Spotify.MUSICi can't feel by Tha Silent PartnerWRITE A REVIEWIf you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Summer Series of the Yogi Misfit Sessions. Susannah Freedman and I sit down together to chat about keeping it real in the yoga world. Specifically, we discuss: -Knowledge: being okay with not knowing everything, as both a student and a teacher-Yoga + social media. Is it right? Is it wrong? -Moving from student to teacher and the transition to finding and refining your voice as a new teacher-A *real* home practiceDon’t forget to subscribe via: iTunes | Google Play | RSS | Spotify.MUSICMarcos H. Bolanos, Surfing DayWRITE A REVIEWIf you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes! Want to listen to a specific topic? Let me know by sending ideas on social media!See you on the mat. Much love and good vibes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.