Yoga teacher and writer J. Brown is leading the way in the Slow Yoga Revolution, advocating for more intimate, breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practices. J interviews guests from old-school yoga teachers to other yoga revolutionists about philosophy, spirituality, and the business of yoga.
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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:36:57
Blair Hughes , founder of Natural Presence in Ibiza, talks with J about looking at where we are and choosing to move forward. They discuss being a diesel engineer from Scotland…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:42:21
Devarshi Steven Hartman , author of The Three Essentials: Timeless Principles for Inner Peace and Self-Transformation , talks with J about Swami Kripalu and the nature of one's…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:55:36
Andrew Wicklander , founder of Tula Software , talks with J about the evolution of digital technology and the promise of empowerment for independent creators. They discuss the…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:30:01
Daniel Simpson , author of The Evolution of Modern Yoga and host of the Ancient Futures Podcast , returns to talk with J about the defining characteristics of "modern" yoga and…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:40:10
Karen Patterson talks with J about learning spirituality and the teachings of Heinz Grill . They discuss the religious impulse, finding truth from within, ashram living, Father…
Aug 24, 2026 · 59:46
J gives himself space to air out some of the burning questions he has been pointing to of late. He discusses the in's and outs of wisdom teeth removal, complimentary alternative…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:48:10
Frank Jude Boccio , host of Pobsa's Dharma Lounge Podcast , returns again to talk with J about ethical foundations in Buddhism and naturalistic explanations for the origins of…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:24:10
Jillian Pransky , author of The Power of the Pause , talks with J about becoming present, open, and gently alert. They discuss reconciling our fathers, falling in love with…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:26:05
Andrew McGonigle , author of The Physiology of Yoga , talks with J about the confluence of studying medicine, teaching anatomy, and finding identity. They discuss going to…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:43:20
Mary Wagstaff , host of Wild Sobriety , talks with J about overcoming addiction and devotion as a center for change. They discuss experimenting with substances, holistic seeds of…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:38:14
Brett Parris , author of Yogic Metaethics: Comparing Patañjali's Yoga, Nondual Śaivism, and Vedānta , talks with J about the links between spirituality and morality. They discuss…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:34:48
Maile Wicklander , founder of Tula Yoga in Chicago, talks with J about staying committed to a deeper model of yoga when the market often rewards otherwise. They discuss her…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:30:38
Jordan Ashley , PhD, founder of Souljourn Yoga , talks with J about the ethics of running retreats and teacher trainings in the Global South. They discuss seeing through the eyes…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:30:37
Sage Rountree , coauthor of Yoga Off the Mat: A Practical Guide to the Wisdom of Yoga , talks with J about exploring the deeper aspects of yoga in ways that are accessible and…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:44:11
Rebecca Sebastian , host of the Working in Yoga Podcast and founder of Inside Yoga Magazine , returns to talk with J about challenges and possibilities for yoga professionals.…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:30:59
Chad Herst , author of The Performance Trap: The Ache No Success Will Ever Fix , talks with J about departing from deeply ingrained patterns and the nature of embodiment. They…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:45:31
Leslie Kaminoff , co-author of Yoga Anatomy, returns to talk with J about his recent blog post on the impact of AI on creators and beyond. They discuss intellectual property…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:51:14
Joe Simek , co-owner of Dragonfly Yoga , returns to talk with J about his inquiries into religion and the nature of non-duality. They discuss aspects of Quakerism and…
May 25, 2026 · 1:36:07
Paul JJ Alix , founder of Yoga for All , returns to talk with J about the future of his yoga business and the nature of karma. They discuss pricing for home studios, revenue…
May 18, 2026 · 1:23:41
Will Revak , co-founder of Orawellness , talks with J about the oral microbiome and dental self-empowerment. They discuss common dental issues, periodontal disease myths, hidden…
May 11, 2026 · 1:27:40
Troy Hadeed , founder of Beyond Yoga and author of My Name Is Love: We're Not All That Different , talks with J about coming to know the love of God. They discuss Bob Marley and…
May 4, 2026 · 1:58:22
Grace Gessel , once founder of the Trauma-Conscious Yoga Method now offering faith-centered counseling at Through Faith Therapy , talks with J about leaving yoga and becoming a…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:48:16
John Friend , founder of Anusara Yoga and Bowspring , talks with J about the history of Anusara Yoga, its collapse, and the aftermath. They discuss the reason for having John on…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:28:01
David Singleton is a long-time listener and friend of the show and he joins J to talk about relationship to our environment and ourselves. They discuss finding yoga during his…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:31:32
Elisa Malinverni returns to touch base with J about making pragmatic choices in the face of a collapsing industry. They discuss the contraction of 2025, part-time work in…
Apr 6, 2026 · 52:22
J takes a moment to check in with listeners and reflect on the closing of his yoga center, the state of his professional career, and his plans for the future. He discusses the…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:29:13
Todd Norian , author of Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness , returns to talk with J about the impact of different philosophical viewpoints on living in the word and…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:35:40
Christopher Wallis , author of Tantra Illuminated and creator of Tantra Illuminated Online and the Tantra 112 app , returns to talk with J about the defining characteristics and…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:37:30
Amy Landry , author of The Ocean of Yoga , talks with J about honoring the history, philosophies, and purpose behind yogic inquiry. They discuss the impulse towards deeper study,…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:32:30
Lizzie Lasater returns to the show to talk with J about using AI technology and creating social media campaigns. They discuss the rumor that her mom is retiring, showing up…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:31:36
Chris Preist , co-director of Bristol Zen Dojo and author of Zen Streams , returns to talks with J about the intersection of zen and yoga. They discuss spiritual practice vs…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:29:01
Rachel Morarjee , former journalist and friend of the show, talks with J about the arc of gen-xer perspectives on yoga and the world. They discuss receiving shaktiput, the early…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:29:04
Bernie Clark , author of PRANA: One breath, many worlds , talks with J about his new book exploring philosophy, physiology, and the energetic axis of the yoga experience. They…
Feb 9, 2026 · 1:41:08
Joanne Spence , author of Trauma-Informed Yoga: A Toolbox for Therapists and founder of Yoga in Schools , talks with J about the origins of trauma-informed care and the…
Feb 2, 2026 · 1:25:16
Leslie Howard and Richard Rosen , co-authors of SAVASANA - Between Breath and Death , talk with J about the importance of practicing final relaxation. They discuss the shortening…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:39:21
David Procyshyn , founder of doyogawithme.com and author of a Freedom from Anxiety newsletter , talks with J about the current state of the online yoga space and different ways…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:38:38
Jim Bennitt , co-founder of Tejas Yoga and founder of Yoga for Grapplers , talks with J about the trajectory and evolution of Gen-x yoga careers. They discuss the yoga wave that…
Jan 12, 2026 · 2:01:37
Sharon Molloy is a close personal friend of J and she joins the show to talk about their shared journey through yoga into faith. They discuss coming together around…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:21:18
Adam Rumack , co-founder of Open Circle , talks with J about subtle changes to the inner life of yoga communities and beyond. They discuss third series Ashtanga, taking over a…
Dec 29, 2025 · 1:03:10
Once again, J offers his annual year end reflection on where things stand going into the new year. He discusses the grief of learning that a family member has terminal cancer and…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:31:24
Danny Mintz is a listener of the show who reached out to J about the origins of yoga postures and it lead to this conversation about depictions of practice and the inner workings…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:54:23
Donna Farhi returns to talk with J about conscious pedagogic models that foster independence and moving towards grounded sensitivity. They discuss homesteading and the contrast…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:21:19
Kim Hopkins , executive director of the Shanthi Project , talks with J about the not-for-profit work of providing yoga and mindfulness education to children and adults. They…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:29:36
Neil Taylor joins the show to follow up with J on the ongoing conversation about mindfulness education. They discuss Neil's entrance into practice, the importance of solitude,…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:28:14
Karin Lynn Carlson , founder of Return Yoga and author of the substack Gristle and Bone , returns to touch base with J on the reckoning going on in the yoga profession. They…
Nov 17, 2025 · 1:36:45
Cassie McKamey is a listener of the show whose email to J led to this conversation about coming to yoga on the internet through a lens of christian faith. They discuss growing up…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:30:20
Sarah Powers , co-founder of the Insight Yoga Institute , talks with J about integrating Yoga, Tao, and Mindfulness. They discuss the progression of yoga into a physical…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:38:02
Edward Clark and Laurie A, Greene , co-authors of Yoga and the Body: The Future of Modern Yoga in the Studio and Beyond , talk with J about interrogating assumptions from within…
Oct 27, 2025 · 1:46:41
Adam Keen , host of the Keen on Yoga Podcast , returns to the show to revisit a conversation they started years ago about the role of teachers and teachings. They discuss recent…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:31:08
Anna Taylor , author of Weaving Mindfulness & Compassion into Yoga Teaching , talks with J about the intersection of mindfulness education and yoga. They discuss being curious…
Oct 13, 2025 · 1:21:45
Chris Cochrane is a listener of the show who joins to talk with J about her unique background and perspective on science and yoga. They discuss working for NASA analyzing…
Oct 6, 2025 · 59:26
On the occasion of the 10-year anniversary and 500th episode of the show, J reflects on the state of the yoga profession and industry. He discusses the progression from blog…
Sep 29, 2025 · 48:07
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Sep 22, 2025 · 49:27
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Sep 15, 2025 · 45:20
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Sep 8, 2025 · 55:35
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Sep 1, 2025 · 49:37
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Aug 25, 2025 · 50:29
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Aug 18, 2025 · 48:33
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Aug 11, 2025 · 50:54
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Aug 4, 2025 · 45:20
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Jul 28, 2025 · 50:43
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Jul 21, 2025 · 45:02
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Jul 14, 2025 · 45:32
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Jul 7, 2025 · 45:53
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Jun 30, 2025 · 53:33
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Jun 23, 2025 · 45:20
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Jun 16, 2025 · 44:53
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Jun 9, 2025 · 49:21
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Jun 2, 2025 · 45:20
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May 26, 2025 · 51:39
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May 19, 2025 · 49:19
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May 12, 2025 · 45:20
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May 5, 2025 · 49:48
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Apr 28, 2025 · 44:37
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Apr 21, 2025 · 51:35
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Apr 14, 2025 · 55:43
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Apr 7, 2025 · 53:44
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Mar 31, 2025 · 51:41
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Mar 24, 2025 · 47:44
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Mar 17, 2025 · 57:30
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Mar 10, 2025 · 45:20
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Mar 3, 2025 · 45:20
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Feb 24, 2025 · 1:00:37
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Feb 17, 2025 · 48:41
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Feb 10, 2025 · 50:34
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Feb 3, 2025 · 45:20
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Jan 27, 2025 · 45:20
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Jan 20, 2025 · 47:28
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Jan 13, 2025 · 52:46
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Jan 6, 2025 · 46:11
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Dec 30, 2024 · 50:41
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Dec 23, 2024 · 50:24
J returns to his annual ritual of doing a solo talk during the week of Christmas. He gives an update on the new center including the hard numbers, reflects on the decisions he…
Dec 16, 2024 · 45:48
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Dec 9, 2024 · 51:42
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Dec 2, 2024 · 45:20
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Nov 25, 2024 · 50:43
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Nov 18, 2024 · 45:26
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Nov 11, 2024 · 54:02
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Nov 4, 2024 · 55:23
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