The Funny Thing About Yoga
Episodes
Myofascial Release, Nervous System Shifts & an Italian Summer with Erika Scribner
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Erika Scribner is back on the pod, and we’re diving into all the things- we talk studio ownership, myofascial release, yoga therapy balls, yin yoga,...
An Honest Conversation About Partnership and Change
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on our partnership and have a real conversation about what happens when things shift. With Giana navigating ...
The Foundations of Hosting a Yoga Retreat
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re recording live from Nicaragua while hosting two retreats back-to-back retreats. Over the course of two weeks, nearly 50 teach...
Gianas Corner: The Funny Thing About the First Trimester
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of Giana’s Corner, Giana sits down with Joe to talk about the decision to start trying (or not try) for a baby and what actuall...
The Most Common Sequencing Mistakes
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re talking about sequencing mistakes - the common ones, the subtle ones, and the ones we definitely made ourselves.Of course, se...
One Year Sober
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, recorded a few weeks before our Denver trip, Bradshaw shares about reaching his one-year sober milestone. We talk about it all — th...
What Does “Advanced” Really Mean?
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before we get philosophical, we debrief our throuple weekend in Vail after teaching at The River in Denver, including a podcasting mishap we absolutel...
Mindful Dating in a Non-Mindful World
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about mindful dating. Bradshaw is out in the world, dating with intention and looking for a primary partnership. Giana is dee...
Margo Lightburn on 20+ Years in Yoga, Leaving, and New Growth
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Margo Lightburn back to the pod after two years away, and a lot has changed.Since we last spoke, Margo has retired from teaching ...
Surrender: On and Off the Mat
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bradshaw and Giana dive into one of the most deceptively hard practices in yoga (and life): surrender- on the mat, in the classroom, ...
Live at YogaRenew: Kate Lombardo & Patrick Franco on Partnership
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Giana Gambino and Bradshaw Wish record live from YogaRenew in Hoboken, NJ with Kate Lombardo and Patrick Franco.Together, they get re...
Something Big Is Happening
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Season 4 is officially here. 🎙️After a few weeks off around the holidays, Bradshaw and Giana are back together- this time recording from a hotel ...
We Made It: A Candid Year-End Debrief
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our Season 3 finale, we’re getting real about the year, the highs that lit us up, the lows that taught us things we didn’t expect, and everythi...
Rooted in Rest: Lizzie Lasater on Teaching & Becoming
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Lizzie Lasater - teacher, writer, creator, and daughter of Judith Hanson Lasater, who has built her own vibran...
Q&A: Yoga Crushes & Keeping It Fresh
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
November's bonus episode brings you two heartfelt questions from listeners overseas - but before we dive in, we catch up on all things Patreon, the ho...
Live from the Castro Room: The Truth About Yoga Teaching
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step inside an afternoon of truth-telling, humor, and the conversations every yoga teacher wishes happened more often. This 75-minute live podcast exp...
Live from the Castro Room: The Truth About Yoga Teaching
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step inside an afternoon of truth-telling, humor, and the conversations every yoga teacher wishes happened more often. This 75-minute live podcast exp...
Geeking Out on Cues, Alignment & Movement with Jenni Rawlings
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have Jenni Rawlings on the podcast, and we had so much fun diving into the technical side of the yoga practice- cues, anatomy, alignment, and...
A Chaotic Hello from San Francisco
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A chaotic hello from Bradshaw and Giana, podcasting in person from Giana’s apartment! We kick things off with all the tech issues and our ongoing at...
Unlearning the Roles That Raised Us
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We kick things off in true us fashion: chatting about the seasons changing, a brief (and unnecessary) detour into rigor mortis, Bradshaw trying to ord...
What It Really Takes to Teach Yoga Online with Cathy Madeo
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, we’re joined by the amazing Cathy Madeo! We dive into her early days of teaching everywhere, from studios to wherever she coul...
Q&A: Teaching Yoga Online & Promo Photos
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this month’s bonus episode, Giana and Bradshaw cover everything from naming kids after yourself, intermittent fasting, and sleeping with your pho...
We Need to Talk About Twists
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re talking all about twisting, but not before diving into changing seasons, finding motivation, the importance of sleep, and Bradshaw’...
Processing in Public: Grief, Growth, and Burnout
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everything feels heavy lately. People are stressed, and teaching through it can feel intense. The world feels weird right now, and showing up for othe...
Should Yoga Teachers Use ChatGPT?
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Giana and Bradshaw delve into the growing trend of yoga teachers using ChatGPT to create their class sequences, scripts, and themes. ...
Ciao Amalfi: Italy Retreat Recap
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Giana and Bradshaw recap their Amalfi Coast yoga retreat, starting with a quick stop in New York to film online courses, a few d...
Q&A: Ideal Retreat Size, Recording Class & Getting Over Nerves
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re answering listener questions about the ideal number of retreat attendees, what to do when a studio asks to record your classe...
Flipping the Script on Props with Jenny Clise
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Giana and Bradshaw sit down with Jenny Clise, a San Francisco yoga teacher and author of The Complete Guide to Yoga Props. They dive into e...
Yoga Teachers: Teach Beyond the Studio
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Giana and Bradshaw explore what it looks like to teach beyond the group class setting. They discuss taking the leap into workshops, d...
Our 300-Hour Program: Once You’re In, You’re Fam
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bradshaw and Giana kick things off with Bradshaw’s questionable French accent (and a history tangent that somehow lands on Mussolini), plus a lighth...
Savasana Is a Gift: Let’s Break It Down
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three years in, and we’re still asking: will we ever run out of things to say on this podcast? (Spoiler: not a chance.) Every episode is a chance to...
Q&A: Specific Sequencing Requirements & What To Do About Moaners
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this juicy bonus Q&A episode, we kick things off with banter about East Coast Italian-American pride, Bradshaw’s first Italian adventure, and...
Let the Practice Speak for Itself with Jason Bowman
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re joined by Jason Bowman, a San Francisco–based teacher and one of the leads behind the Castro Room. Bradshaw kicks things off with some...
Growing Beyond People and Places
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Giana and Bradshaw kick things off with playful banter and an unboxing where Bradshaw opens a box of goodies Giana influenced him to ...
Warrior 1, Reimagined: Our Yoga Journal Debut
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Giana and Bradshaw are thrilled to announce their brand-new Patreon channel- your backstage pass to classes, deeper dives into postur...
Yoga Is Not Our Whole Personality
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this lively, wide-ranging episode, we dive into life beyond the yoga mat. We kick things off with Giana’s stay at a monastery, Bradshaw’s datin...
Q&A: When a Student Asks You Out & Monthly Sequencing Strategy
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this juicy bonus Q&A episode, we tackle two big topics: what to do when a student asks you out (yep, it happens) and how to approach sequencing...
The Stillness of the Pause: Andrea McKay on Rebuilding b, halfmoon
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever unrolled a B Mat in class, or have been on the hunt for the grippiest yoga mat out there, this one’s for you.Today we’re joined b...
Gym Yoga vs. Studio Yoga: Our Unfiltered Take
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for the longest pre-show catch-up ever as Giana and Bradshaw reunite on the mic with a summer’s worth of updates. First up: summer tr...
Vytas Unfiltered: Laughs, Lessons & Raw Yoga Stories
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we’re joined by Vytas, a seasoned yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience in Los Angeles and online.Giana has taken his class...
On Mentorship: Teaching, Growing, and Investing in Yourself
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Giana and Bradshaw catch up during a late-night recording session as they batch episodes ahead of their summer travels. Bradshaw shar...
Uranus in Gemini Forecast & Joint Reading with Karrie Myers (SelfKarrie)
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have on Karrie Myers, aka SelfKarrie, a deeply intuitive and talented astrologer Giana happened to meet at a tea house in Marin.We dive into ...
Q&A: Favorite Classes, Sheer Leggings, and CorePower
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, we kick things off with some chitchat about podcast consistency—Bradshaw reflects on feeling good while Giana takes a quick s...
Deep Questions, No Limits: Giana and Bradshaw Interview Each Other
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, your favorite yoga podcast hosts turn the mic on each other for a totally unscripted, anything-goes interview, AND nothing is off-limits.Be...
Yoga Every Damn Day
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Giana and Bradshaw take a hard and honest look at the once-popular hashtag YogaEveryDamnDay, a phrase that began with good intentions ...
Yoga, Science & Stories: A Fun Chat with Jill Miller
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant and hilarious Jill Miller — creator of Yoga Tune Up®, author of Body by Breath, and a pioneer in b...
How Much to Give? Navigating Free Content, Boundaries & Value
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on big schedule shifts, exciting growth, and the very real tension of giving a lot… maybe too much...
Q&A: Introverts on Retreat, Our Wellness Routines, & Controlling the Heat
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bradshaw kicks things off by breaking into song and completely ignoring Giana. Then they joke about Bradshaw’s newfound notoriety and what it’s li...
Rod Stryker on Vinyasa, Regulation & the Deeper Purpose of Yoga
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this rich and wide-ranging episode, we sit down with the legendary Rod Stryker to talk about his early days teaching in Los Angeles and how his app...
Unmasking Perfectionism & Impostor Syndrome
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt and honest episode, Giana opens up about her long-time relationship with perfectionism—how it quietly shaped her path, fueled impo...
Diaz (@thedancingwarrior) is a Bali Icon
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this joyful, wide-ranging convo, we’re joined by the radiant Diaz—aka @dancingwarrior on Instagram! We dive into the origin story behind his vi...
Power Yoga: How Much Is Too Much?
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode kicks off, as always, with a touch of chaos. Bradshaw dips a toe into heterosexuality, Giana tries to steer the ship, and together they b...
Why Creative Sequencing Isn't Everything
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one starts off strong — Bradshaw and Giana chat about house elves, some important announcements, and a very crucial update about Bradshaw’s d...
Q&A: Getting Your Name Out There & Silent Savasana
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month, we’re serving up a short and sweet one—but it’s full of flavor. Giana and Bradshaw kick things off with a little behind-the-scenes c...
Shirtless & Unfiltered with Jonah Kest
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Jonah Kest, yoga teacher, traveler, and legacy disruptor, for a deep, hilarious, and refreshingly honest conversatio...
What Makes a GREAT Yoga Class?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we kick things off with a heartwarming (and slightly chaotic) update from Bradshaw, who may have met the man of his dreams. ...
Stack That Schedule, Baby!
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive deep into the art of schedule stacking—aka how to design a sustainable, feel-good lineup of group yoga classes without burn...
Pay Rates, Raises, and Real Talk
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this raw and honest episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable yet crucial conversation about money—asking for a raise, setting your rates, pri...
Q&A: Packed Class, Online Trainings, & Sharing Privates
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month, we’ve got a short and sweet bonus episode! Bradshaw and Giana start with their usual sisterly banter before diving into your questions: ...
Famous in Nicaragua?! Our Retreat Recap & Hilarious Moments
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re recapping our incredible Nicaragua retreat—full of deep connections, hilarious moments, and a little unexpected fame. But f...
Maryam Sharifzadeh’s Office Yoga Blueprint—And Wild Tales from the Corporate World
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving into the world of corporate yoga with the incredible Maryam Sharifzadeh of Office Yoga! Maryam shares how she got her start,...
Exposed: Inside the Yoga Teacher’s Mind
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Giana and Bradshaw dive into their inner monologue while teaching—when it’s the loudest, what quiets it down, and how it shifts through...
Travis Eliot on Resilience, Teaching, and Unexpected Lessons
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re joined by the one and only Travis Eliot—yoga teacher, author, and co-founder of Inner Dimension. He takes us through his journey ...
Q&A: Teaching One-on-Ones & Auditioning with a Free Class
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This month, we have a short and sweet bonus episode! Bradshaw kicks things off by revealing one of Giana’s secrets, followed by some announcements a...
Celebrating 100 Episodes – The Best, the Funniest, and the Unforgettable
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We Made It to 100 Episodes! In this milestone episode, we look back at standout moments from every season—reflecting on why they resonated and shari...
Are You Open to Feedback?
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we kick things off with a little east coast banter, chatting about what it means to be Italian American, swapping family stories, and confe...
Social Media, Business, and Yoga with Alexandria Crow
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re joined by the incredible Alexandria Crow for an insightful conversation on using social media to share a message and make an impact...
Starting Over: Auditions, Competition & Connections
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we kick things off with a big rant about Giana’s travels, moving, Los Angeles, Bradshaw’s tattoos, ghosts, and real estate. Then,...
Q&A: Men Teaching Prenatal, Eye Contact, & Teaching While Sick
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our first bonus episode of 2025 kicks off strong! Today we’re answering three questions from two international listeners—one about cisgender men t...
Gabriel Halpern: Stories from a Life in Yoga
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re honored to welcome Chicago yoga legend Gabriel Halpern to The Funny Thing About Yoga. Gabriel founded The Yoga Circle in 1985 and h...
Yoga Workshops: Funny Stories and Serious Tips
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Funny Thing About Yoga, Giana, and Bradshaw dive into the world of workshops! Bradshaw shares all the juicy details from his re...
J. Brown on Podcasting, Yoga, and Growing in Public
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Funny Thing About Yoga, Giana and Bradshaw sit down with fellow yoga podcaster J. Brown for an unfiltered conversation about life beh...
Season 3 Begins: Honoring Where You Are, Growing Forward
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting season opener, Bradshaw and Giana reflect on how The Funny Thing About Yoga has found its groove, celebrating the joy of their "frien...
Season 2 Wrapped: Year-End Reflections and Random Banter
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode of Season 2, we kick things off with a delightfully random mix of banter: air fryers, ice cream, Bradshaw’s dog, cow udders, an...
Living Your Practice with Yvonne Kingsley
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re joined by the incredible Yvonne Kingsley, a yoga teacher based in San Francisco who’s been sharing her practice for over a decade...
Holiday Reflections: Family, Growth, and Yoga's Teachings
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get personal and candid about the holiday season—both the joy and the stress it brings. We chat about our new Thanksgiving tradi...
Q&A: Part Time Teaching & Incorporating Mythology
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this short bonus episode, the holiday spirit kicks things off with lighthearted banter specifically around subbing yoga classes. Then, they dive in...
Exclusivity Contracts: Commitment or Control?
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode kicks off with the usual banter as Giana and Bradshaw chat about why Giana is always right, her latest moving updates, the quirk...
Yoga Boundaries: Students, Studios, and Sticky Situations
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Funny Thing About Yoga podcast, we kick things off with life updates, announcements, and our thoughts on the Kundalini documentary Br...
SF Reunion: Friendship, Inspiration, & Evolving Practices
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bradshaw and Giana reunite in San Francisco for a much-needed break from their routines, embracing life as students once again. They ...
Haley Havelock on Finding Your Voice in Yoga and Online Teaching
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring and down-to-earth Haley Havelock, a yoga teacher based in San Francisco. Growing up with a yoga teache...
TW: Your Wild Stories from the Mat - A Halloween Special
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our monthly bonus episode! Today, we’re kicking things off with Halloween fun—chatting about yoga costumes, nostalgic 80s and 90s toys...
The Hips Don’t Lie (But Sometimes They Cry)
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Funny Thing About Yoga, we’re all about the hips! But first, we kick things off with our classic banter—Bradshaw's new cat,...
Delusion, Doubt, and Discovery: Our Early Days as Yoga Teachers
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Funny Thing About Yoga, Giana and Bradshaw take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reflecting on their early days as yoga teach...
Refresh Your Teaching: Growth, Giggles, and Finding Inspiration
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of The Funny Thing About Yoga kicks off with some lighthearted banter between Giana and Bradshaw about their names, settling in, a...
Lifting the Veil: The Dark Side of the Yoga World
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode kicks off with Bradshaw confessing to being hungover, as Giana pushes them to podcast through it and keeping things real. They reflect on...
Embracing Authenticity in Yoga and Life
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bradshaw and Giana dive into the journey of becoming an authentic yoga teacher and finding your own voice. We reflect on our experien...
Q&A: Retreat Realities: Filling Spots and Taking the Leap
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our monthly bonus episode! We start by discussing The Secret Lives of the Mormon Wives before diving into two questions about yo...
Community, Connection, and Building Our Funny Fam
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Giana and Bradshaw dive into the heart of community—what it means to them and how they've cultivated it since starting C.A.Y.A. Yog...
Scattered Chats and All About Splits
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is chaos, humor, and technical as they discuss alignment. Giana and Bradshaw recorded late at night and are *definitely* unhinged as they...
Bradshaw's Return: Death, Grief, and Unfiltered Truths
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal episode, Bradshaw returns to the podcast after the tragic loss of his dad to suicide. Together, we navigate the complexities o...
We The People: Samantha Gitlin on Supporting Yoga Teachers
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Giana sits down with Samantha Marks Gitlin, a former colleague and friend, to catch up on life after leaving their previous wo...
Q&A: Best/Worst Assists, 300-Hour Dilemma, Leading into Savasana
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our monthly bonus episode! Today, we’re casually chatting about the renovations to Bradshaw's kitchen and what’s been happening lately...
Emma Wilbourn's Back with the Tea: Becoming Your Own Boss
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Giana reconnects with Emma, who’s back on the podcast after a year and a half to share her journey from leaving corporate studios t...
Yoga Injuries: The What, Why, and How to Modify
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bradshaw and Giana dive deep into the world of common yoga injuries—what causes them and how to avoid them. They share personal sto...
The Power of Partnership
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this open-hearted episode, Bradshaw and Giana dive deep into their experience of partnering together. They share the ups and downs, the b...
Casual Thoughts on Complacency
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bradshaw and Giana dive into a candid discussion about the hidden pitfalls of complacency in yoga teaching. After years of guiding st...
Catching Up with Quinn Kearney: Chicago Yoga and Studio Success
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're thrilled to have Quinn Kearney, a Chicago-based yoga teacher and co-founder of Yogaview, joining us. Quinn has been in the yoga world for...
Q&A: Starting Class, Pregnant Students in Advanced Classes, Closed to Open Hip Transitions
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our monthly bonus episode, where we kick things off with some chitchat about sharing a room on a retreat and all the exciting things we ha...
The Power of Repetition in Yoga and Life
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bradshaw and Giana kick things off by discussing the importance of decluttering, letting go, and the process of moving. They then div...