Yoga Inspiration

#132: The Lineage Of The Yoga Practice

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yoga is an existing flow, like a stream. It has flowed before you, you interact with it when you step in, but it keeps flowing when you step out. Line...

#131: The Devotional Practice of Yoga With Dr. Shyam Ranganathan

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Shyam is a scholar-practitioner and professor of the department of philosophy at the York Centre For Asian Research at York University in Toronto,...

#130: When Does Life Begin?

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am not an expert in constitutional law, but as a woman, I felt a duty to create a dialogue around the recent overturning of Roe vs. Wade and the rig...

#129: How Yoga Curates Personal & Community Wellness: A Panel Discussion From Pride At The MLC

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The yoga practice is a wonderful tool for self-reflection and healing. Satya or truthfulness is an important part of the journey to personal wellness....

#128: Embracing The Gift Of The Yoga Practice

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Observing is the basis of mediation practice, which is a very vital part of the yoga practice. No matter how many times your mind wanders or where it ...

#127: What Is A Successful Yoga Practice?

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've been practicing yoga since college, but does that alone make me a successful yogi? Do the cool poses you can do make your yoga practice successfu...

#126: The Validation Of Your Efforts In Yoga Practice

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yoga is a spiritual practice, an internal journey that can't be reflected in anyone the same way it is inside yourself. The fundamental idea is that t...

#125: How You Can Infuse Sadhana Into Your Yoga Practice

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us, even myself, came into this beautiful world of yoga through Asana or physical practice. Then after some time, it becomes necessary to lear...

#124: Yoga, Community, and Liberation - With Sunaina Madhav Dasi

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sunaina Madhav Dasi (they/them) is a multidimensional human that holds many identities. They immigrated from Bangalore, India in 1996 and are currentl...

#123: Blissful And Imperfect: Talking Reality/Dharma With Kino MacGregor

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After years of practicing, I realized getting my meditation practice perfect wasn't going to happen. But, this impossibility doesn't have to be a prob...

#122: A Meditation For Mindfulness And Equanimity

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in a guided meditation practice to bring awareness to your full body through breath and sensations. Learn to retrain your brain to become mind...

#121: The Value of Equanimity in Yoga

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In life, there's always something to react to or suffer from. Whether it's happy or irritating, there's always something. From the practices of the Bu...

#120: Exploring Yoga Roots and Traditions

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As a yoga teacher, I've come across a few practitioners who don't always realize yoga is from India. Many of these students are from the United States...

#119: How to Pursue the Path of a Yoga Teacher

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you sit and meditate after every yoga practice? It's important to take a few moments after asana practice to meditate. The yoga journey is not line...

#118: How to Sit and Appreciate the Moment

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Time is precious. And it's fleeting. Sometimes it goes by so fast it feels like things are over the instant they start. So what are you going to do wi...

#117: Celebrating Holi with Susanna Barkataki

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Susanna Barkataki is a fantastic storyteller, and she uses her gift to share the origin culture of yoga with our community. She and I have discussed i...

#116: How to Shine the Lamp of Knowledge on Your Yoga Journey

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The ability to discern between what is true and not true is the ultimate goal of the Ashtanga yoga practice. Continual practice of the full eight limb...

#115: Recognizing Cultural Appropriation in the Yoga Classroom with Anusha Moore

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anusha Moore, a fellow Ashtanga yoga teacher, reached out to me after attending one of my Mysore classes. She has been practicing yoga for nearly 15 y...

#114: A Call to Ahimsa and a Prayer For Peace in Ukraine

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One moral and ethical principle unites all yogis on their path — ahimsa. Ahimsa is the practice of non-violence, a hopeful note of inspiration amid ...

#113: Deconstructing the Definition of Balance and Harmony

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being a yoga teacher, I get to see so many different bodies doing the practice. Yoga is for everyone, regardless of what you may see on Instagram or Y...

#112: Discriminative Discernment: How to Break Out of Your Box of Possibility

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yoga practice is wonderful. It's wonderful for the body, it's wonderful for the soul, but yoga is a challenge. No one ever said it would be easy to re...

#111: The Fight For Social Justice in India with Prachi Patankar

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Prachi Patankar was born and raised in rural India. She comes from a working-class and lower-caste family. Her parents and grandparents fought for wor...

#110: Beginning Anapanasati: How to Add Meditation to Your Yoga Practice

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, we have to take it upon ourselves to seek out the instruction we need on this spiritual journey. When it comes to practicing meditation, I ...

#109: How To Embrace Loss and Change On Our Yoga Journey

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I share some time with Peg and Megan from The Ashtanga Dispatch Yoga Podcast. They attended my first-ever class at the Miami Yoga Garage, a...

#108: Giving Thanks: A Metta Practice in Gratitude

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for a metta practice in gratitude. Giving thanks on your spiritual journey is important. It's important to recognize your yoga teachers (and t...

#107: Learning How To Unlearn with Ro Averin

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ro Averin, founder of the UNLRN PRJCT, will be moderating our Ashtanga Intersections Panel — hear from them now on this special episode of the Yoga ...

#106: Finding the Heart of Yoga with Shakira Bouwer

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I am discussing the deeper dimensions of yoga practice with one of my yoga students, Shakira Bouwer. Shakira is a fellow yoga teacher who has been pra...

#105: Yoga Questions Answered

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The practice of yoga has less to do with your ability to do a headstand and more to do with your personal experience on this journey. After working wi...

#104: Failure, Boredom, And Fear In Ashtanga Yoga

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you live in the Florida area or plan on visiting, stop by and take a class at Pineapple Yoga. I had the pleasure of teaching and having a talk wit...

#103: Putting In The Work And What That Means In Ashtanga Yoga

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kim Weeks and I are back. If you missed our chat on Instagram Live, catch up here on The Yoga Inspiration Podcast. I spoke with Kim earlier about Yoga...

#102: Meditation to Love Your Body

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This special installment of Meditations for Manifesting is all about the body. More importantly, it's about loving our bodies and accepting ourselves ...

#101: Join Us For the Grand Opening of the Miami Yoga Garage

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My husband, Tim Feldman, and I share some very exciting news for the yoga community and your weekend plans if you're in the Miami area. This Saturday,...

#100: Creating Accessible Ashtanga Yoga with Kino MacGregor

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I've always been vocal about my goals of making Ashtanga yoga more accessible, but I go even deeper at this Q&A with Yoga Alliance. I answer questions...

#99: Building a Practice of Courage and Compassion with Jivana Heyman

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm excited to introduce you to my guest because he is one of my biggest yoga inspirations. Jivana Heyman, author of Accessible Yoga and his latest Yo...

#98: How to Stay Inspired & Consistent to Your Yoga Practice

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Yoga Inspiration, I want to answer one of the most common questions and biggest worries yoga students have at all levels of practic...

#97: Age is Just a Number: How to Grow with Your Yoga Practice with Lotta Sebzda

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You probably recognize Lotta Sebzda from Instagram. Her posts and poses inspire yogis to continue their practice every day , but there's more to this ...

#96: How to Balance the Path Between Happiness and Struggle

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a pretty intense week, and I want to catch everyone up with the changes that are happening. Change is never easy, and I am now facing a lot ...

#95: The Spiritual Responsibility of the Yoga Student

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yoga is more than a physical practice. The asanas can be made accessible for everyone, and yoga practitioners are responsible for creating a community...

#94: Discussing Intersectionality in the Yoga Class with Susanna Barkataki

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Take a moment to appreciate your yoga practice. No matter where you are on your journey, take a moment now to appreciate how far you've come. The prac...

#93: Retooling the Way We Think about Social Media

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Now that I'm back home, I'm checking in with my listeners. I really appreciate you tuning in every week, and I am happy to inspire you to get on the m...

#92: The Intersection of Yoga, Fitness, Anatomy, and Healing with Leslie Kaminoff

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to yoga, fitness, and anatomy, Leslie Kaminoff has seen it all. Just don't call him an expert. Because as any yoga student knows, the mo...

#91: Hinduphobia at the Intersection of Western Yoga Practice

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Take a moment to pause and think about the context through which you are practicing yoga. How long have you been practicing yoga? Do you remember wher...

#90: Transformative Yoga Starts on the Yoga Mat

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I have often been criticized for making yoga political, but it is impossible to be a yoga teacher today and not be socially engaged. The definition of...

#89: Positivity vs. Adversity: Lessons Learned off the Yoga Mat

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I am happy to say I have been tested out of quarantine and I am no longer in the quarantine hotel in Norway. I have so many people to thank for their ...

#88: When Things Don't Go Your Way, Yoga Happens

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when things don't go your way? I'm supposed to be teaching yoga classes right now, but instead, I'm sitting in a quarantined hotel in O...

#87: What is the Ashtanga Method Really About?

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ashtanga yoga is more than the asanas, and it's important to understand the method of this practice as you take this step on your yoga journey. The tr...

#86: Awareness and Sensation

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meditative practice starts with the breath. We first recognize the neutrality and awareness of the touch of our breath, the way it feels in the nostri...

#85: Impermanent Suffering: A Meditation on the Buddha

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever been at the center of an emotional storm, or a storm of thoughts we can call it, then you know how real these sensations can get. Those...

#84: Deconstructing Hierarchy in the Yoga Space with Shanna Small

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is yoga just a physical thing? Is our value and our skill only limited to our physical frame? Or are we practicing to be a part of something greater t...

#83: Tips for New Yoga Students from the Primary Conference Series

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's this common misconception that yoga is supposed to feel good. And it does. The practice is known to help us heal our injuries, relieve stress,...

#82: When Yoga is Your Livelihood: An Interview with Holly Fiske

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This interview is something special because Holly Fiske is a yogi like no other. She is a yoga teacher, movement teacher, headstand master, super mom,...

#81: Taking a Trauma-Informed Perspective to Yoga with Marie Belle

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Each of us is drawn to the practice of yoga for different reasons, and our paths may not always be so linear. Marie Belle took her first yoga class in...

#80: Pride Meditation and Talk with M Camellia

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our experiences make us who we are. The joys, the hardships, and the people we welcome into our lives along the way influence our identities and who w...

#79: How to Navigate the Edge of Your Comfort Zone

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am going to ask you to step outside the edges of your comfort zone. This is something yoga asks us to do all the time. Some of us call it "mov...

#78: Meditation for Healing and Happiness

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Meditations for Manifesting with Kino MacGregor. This is your daily reminder to practice meditation. We will begin with a few minutes of mi...

#77: Namaste and Cultural Appropriation

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yoga is an ancient practice, passed on from teacher to student over the millennia, and the tradition of yoga is kept alive by the students, people lik...

#76: Protecting the Lineage of Yoga

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to celebrate! Celebrate the fact that you made time for yoga practice today! With so many distractions, it's more important than ever to car...

#75: Change & the Truth of the Universe

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Come to a comfortable seated position, and join me for a traditional Anapanasati meditation. Let your mind, body, and breath settle into this moment. ...

#74: The Yoga Teacher's Journey - Harmony Slater

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I truly love being a yoga teacher, but my most favorite space to be in is that of a yoga student. Harmony Slater is a fellow yoga teacher and forever ...

#73: A Conversation on COVID-19

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How many of you have felt uninspired to practice yoga during this pandemic? Without a class to go to or a teacher to talk with, it can be hard to get ...

#72: Navigate Change Like a Yogi

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for a deep and powerful conversation with Melanie Klein. She is a mentor of mine and one of the founders of The Yoga and Body Image Coalition....

#71: How to Honor the Lineage of Yoga

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The lineage of yoga is a sacred key to our practice. Unfortunately, the way yoga is packaged up and delivered today - especially in the Western hemisp...

#70 Achieving a Different State of Mind

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I want to thank each and every one of you for showing up and getting on your mats. Whether it's for meditation or yoga practice, it is inspiring to se...

#69 Anapanasati over Attachment and Aversion

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get comfortable, close your eyes, and take a deep breath. Take in the presence of this moment and join me for a traditional Anapanasati meditation. Th...

#68: Balancing the Living Paradox within Ourselves

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's always an honor to share this space with you. You show up every day to practice and it really is an inspiration to me. I always feel better after...

#67: Finding Strength and Patience on the Yoga Mat

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us take up the path of yoga to heal, both physically and emotionally, and each of us should pursue the practice of seated meditation for the s...

#66: A Meditation on Neutrality

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get situated and take a comfortable position for this meditation. Do your best to keep your posture to avoid as many distractions as possible. Withou...

#65: Preserving What is Sacred about Yoga

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's such a pleasure to share the yoga practice with you. I appreciate every single time you carve time out of your day to commit to the practice and ...

#64: Shadow Work & Self-Forgiveness

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes after meditation, you may feel pretty peaceful. This can be a signal to your higher mind that you're ready for deeper challenges. It may be ...

#63: Cultivating Equanimity in Your Heart Space

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Please join me in this meditation with a calm mind. Take a deep breath and come into a comfortable seated position. On your exhale, notice your breath...

#62: How to Cultivate an Attitude of Equanimity

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the goals of our spiritual journey of yoga is cultivating peace of mind. Only a disciplined mind can seek this eternal truth, but disciplining ...

#61: A Meditation in the Balancing Act of the Mind

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Yoga Inspiration Podcast! Wherever you're joining me from today, make sure you're comfortable. You want to change your posture as littl...

#60: The Yoga Community & The Yoga Teacher

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every yoga student needs is a teacher. The spiritual journey of yoga should never be ventured into alone. Teachers fuel our spiritual growth on his pa...

#59: How to Cultivate a Foundation of Stillness

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Through my experience on the yoga mat, I believe that every spiritual student needs to start with the kind of contemplation practices that cultivate s...

#58: A Meditative Practice in Awareness and Anapanasati

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes there are no words to describe the meditative process, and it can get in the way of our awareness and stillness of mind. Traditionally, a me...

#57: The Intersection of Yoga and Music

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When I think about my first ever yoga class, I remember that feeling of finally being back in my body again. More than that, I finally felt comfortabl...

#56: How to Fit Niyama into Your Yoga Practice

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What does yoga represent to you? Why did you take that first step onto the yoga mat?  I've been practicing yoga because I was looking for a more peac...

#55: Letting Go (Part 2)

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The important thing to understand on this spiritual journey we're on is knowing the difference between what is real and what is imaginary. If we only ...

#54: Letting Go (Part 1)

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For this meditation I want you to choose something you want to manifest. I always recommend having this idea in mind before you sit down for practice ...

#53 The Riddle of Mindfulness

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Practicing meditation is a practice in doing nothing. That may sound like a riddle, but it's the truth! And it's why meditation is so difficult for so...

#52: Meditating with an Attitude of Equanimity

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Please prepare for a long sit if you're joining me for this meditation. These guided meditations are important to the spiritual practice, but the long...

#51: Seeking Unity: Consciously or Unconsciously?

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every one of us must ask ourselves, sometimes more than once: what is yoga? By definition, yoga means unity - but what do you want unity with? More sp...

#50: Learn How to Survive the Silence

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are you thinking about right now? If you think too hard about it, you'll realize our minds are always distracted. We are always focused on the bu...

#49: Inhale & Exhale: A Guided Meditation for Beginners

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a practice in meditation and mindfulness and how to integrate a sitting practice into your yoga practice. If you're intimidated by meditation ...

#48: Tapping into the Subconscious Mind

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The secret to yoga practice is in the asanas. These poses we twist our bodies into are not just for our physical health and strength. Yoga practice ha...

#47: Welcome to Your Primary Series Practice

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You are such an inspiration to me, and it inspires me to continue practicing when I see all of you taking to your mats every day. I created this forum...

#46: How to Find an Anchor While Meditating (Part 2)

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The two practices of sati, or mindfulness, and metta, love and kindness, are distinctly different, but you cannot practice one without the other. It's...

#45: How to Find an Anchor While Meditating (Part 1)

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a transformation that happens with each practice. Your heart expands and you are better able to tap into that vibration of love, peace, and h...

#44: Mindfulness for your everyday life (Part 2)

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Training the mind is hard work. Any of us who have spent time on a yoga mat can attest to that. But what if I told you there was a secret to training ...

#43: Mindfulness for your everyday life (Part 1)

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meditation is an essential component of the spiritual path of yoga. Before you tune in to another episode of the Yoga Inspiration Podcast, I invite yo...

#42: Reconnecting with The Innocence of Mind

31 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm taking a little inspiration from my Chat & Chai classes at the Miami Life Center for this special episode. Please tune in now for a special chat a...

#41: Yoga Practice to Open Your Heart

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yoga is here to change the very foundation of the way you think. But that can only start when you change the way you inhabit your body. Join me in thi...

#40: Do You Have To Be an Athlete To Practice Yoga?

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Yoga Inspiration Podcast, I'm sharing the inside scoop on what yoga means to a lifelong athlete. Dusty is a professional gymnas...

#39: The Spiritual Crisis

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Yoga Inspiration is a special one! Not only am I interviewing two of my favorite fellow yogis - Henry and Veronica - but it's also our...

#38: Gratitude for Neutral Things

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cultivating gratitude is almost always on our minds during this time of year, but the concept of gratitude is multifaceted. There are so many differen...

#37: Yoga and the Two Wolves

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a Dharma talk I shared with my students here in Miami. I discuss the intersection between neuroscience and yoga, and I hope you are in...

#36: Hack Your Brain Through Yoga

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in now to this special episode of The Yoga Inspiration Podcast and learn how to use yoga as a life hack. If you've ever heard of jailbreaking a ...

#35: How to Find Your Inner Strength

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been following me on YouTube then you know that I love to teach strength poses in yoga. It might surprise you, but when I first started yoga...

#34: Reaching for Satya and Universal Truth

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're all on a quest for truth. If you practice yoga, then you'll recognize the term Satya, which means true essence or truthfulness. It is the goal o...

#33: Vote 2020: The Importance of Civic Engagement

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast episode will air the week before the United States Presidential Election, and I'm dedicating this discussion to the importance of civic e...