Yoga, Rules, and Freedom
26 November, 2024
In this podcast, I explore the intricate balance between rules and freedom in yoga and life. Is following a rule in a pose truly "wrong," as one teacher suggested? Or do structure and principles provide the foundation for safety, grace, empowerment, and beauty? Drawing from Ashtanga yoga, cooking, music, and wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita and Yoga Vasistha, I examine the essential role of rules while honoring the need for individuality, creativity, and adaptability.
Sharath Jois
16 November, 2024
My thoughts on the recent passing of Sharath Jois.
Asana & Awakening Kundalini
24 May, 2024
In this podcast, David defines the grand concept of Kundalini and how this main concept is associated with more familiar terms such as Prana, Shakti, Nadis, Shushumna, Mudra, Prana and Apana Vayu, as well as Mula, Uddiyana, and Jalandhara Bandhas.
Ask Me Anything, Four Questions from Students
21 April, 2024
In this month's podcast, David answer four questions from students. See the notes for the questions.
Indriyas: Mastery Over The Senses
2 January, 2024
Using Yoga Sutras 3:48 and 3:49, David breaks down the indriyas and discusses how to explore them on the mat.
How Many Asanas Are Enough?
24 November, 2023
David explores this question by examining Krishnamacharya, Yoga Vashista, and the Bhagavad Gita
Myth of the Perfect Yogi
18 October, 2023
The podcast is meant to let people know that it's natural and essential to show up to one’s mat in any number of different physical and mental states.
Aparigraha
4 September, 2023
All About Dristi
27 June, 2023
This podcast is devoted to gazing, an important aspect of Ashtanga/Hatha Yoga Technology.
Ashtanga Yoga Vinyasa: Movement, Breath, and Posture
3 May, 2023
In this podcast, David Garrigues describes how to use his new book, Ashtanga Yoga Vinyasa: Movement,, Breath, and Posture.