Lonely Guru Dialogues with Ryan Spielman

Inspired by many currents developing in the world of spiritual awakening and cultural transformation, I began the podcast as a way to contribute to this evolving dialogue. This podcast is an expression of my own passion for the exploration and realisation of Yoga. It is a way to honor the timeless wisdom that has given me so much in my life and expand our understanding of how to embody these truths in our everyday lives.<br /> <br /> In these dialogues I want to unearth what a real, transformative Yoga looks like and feels like in our culture. I hope to make you think deeply about who you are and how to live. I hope to inspire you to give yourself fully to the greatest expression of your deepest truth. Wishing you a rich and fruitful journey!<br /> In these dialogues I want to unearth what a real, transformative Yoga looks like and feels like in our modern world. I hope to make you think deeply about who you are and how to live. I hope to inspire you to give yourself fully to the greatest expression of your deepest truth. Wishing you a rich and fruitful journey!

LG39 – Nicholas Buxton – Christian Priest Yogi With Buddhist Inclinations

My guest is Revd. Dr. Nicholas Buxton. Nicholas is a priest in the Church of England and runs a meditation […] The post LG39 – Nicholas Buxton – Christian Priest Yogi With Buddhist Inclinations appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

06-20
44:13

LG38 – Genny Wilkinson Priest and Sarai Harvey-Smith – Controversy and Updating Ashtanga Yoga

In this episode my guests are Genny Wilkinson Priest and Sarai Harvey-Smith. We discuss two topics, the allegations about Pattabhi […] The post LG38 – Genny Wilkinson Priest and Sarai Harvey-Smith – Controversy and Updating Ashtanga Yoga appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

04-21
42:45

LG37 – Bee Scherer – Queer Bodhisattva

In this episode with Professor Bee Scherer, PhD we discuss the foundations of Buddhist philosophy, the four noble truths, Bee’s […] The post LG37 – Bee Scherer – Queer Bodhisattva appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

01-01
01:07:12

LG36- Sarah Shaw – The Early Teachings of the Buddha

My guest is Sarah Shaw. Sarah received her Phd in English from Manchester University. After studying Pali and Sanskrit at Oxford, she […] The post LG36- Sarah Shaw – The Early Teachings of the Buddha appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

11-01
46:32

LG35 – Karen O’Brien-Kop – Purusha and Prakriti

My guest is Karen O’Brien-Kop. In this episode we discuss two foundational concepts found in the Sankya philosphy, Purusha and […] The post LG35 – Karen O’Brien-Kop – Purusha and Prakriti appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

11-20
50:23

LG34 – Luke Jordan – Sankya the Forgotten Sister

Luke Jordan is a direct student of Sri K Pattabhi Jois and one of a handful of teachers worldwide Certified by […] The post LG34 – Luke Jordan – Sankya the Forgotten Sister appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

08-21
47:20

LG33 – Gregor Maehle – From Disappointment to Samadhi

Gregor Maehle began his yogic practices in the mid-1980s. He’s studied with various yogic and tantric masters, traditional Indian sadhus […] The post LG33 – Gregor Maehle – From Disappointment to Samadhi appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

08-21
01:06:36

LG32 – Karan Bajaj – Radical Sabbatical

I’m speaking with Karan Bajaj, author and striving Yogi. He has written several novels. His newly released novel is called The Yoga […] The post LG32 – Karan Bajaj – Radical Sabbatical appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

04-28
41:27

LG31 – Carolyn Cowan – Art, Kundalini and Conscious Sexuality

In this episode Carolyn Cowan shares her insights on Kundalini Yoga, therapy, addiction, feminism, and more! Carolyn is a Kundalini […] The post LG31 – Carolyn Cowan – Art, Kundalini and Conscious Sexuality appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

03-26
01:04:15

LG30 – The Right Touch – Hands-on Adjustments

Our guests this episode are Mimi Kuo-Deemer, Kate Ellis and Sarai Harvey Smith. They share their insights and experiences using […] The post LG30 – The Right Touch – Hands-on Adjustments appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

03-06
01:02:31

LG29 – Richard Rosen – Yoga For Everyone

My guest on this episode is Richard Rosen. Richard has been an emissary for the modern Yoga world from the opening of […] The post LG29 – Richard Rosen – Yoga For Everyone appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

12-14
34:42

LG28 – Advice For Starting Teachers

In this episode we talk with senior teachers, Anna Ashby, Graham burns and Director of Triyoga, Jonathan Sattin about starting […] The post LG28 – Advice For Starting Teachers appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

10-31
59:30

LG27 – Matthew Remski – 21st Century Yoga

My guest for this episode is Matthew Remski. Matthew teaches yoga philosophy and ayurveda. He is a therapist and the […] The post LG27 – Matthew Remski – 21st Century Yoga appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

01-18
51:39

LG26 – John Scott – The Guruji Sutras

My guest is Ashtanga Vinyasa teacher, John Scott. John elegantly describes how the vinyasa method can be used to achieve deep […] The post LG26 – John Scott – The Guruji Sutras appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

09-01
01:08:29

LG25 – Martin Aylward – Multidimensional Practice

My guest is Martin Aylward. Martin has been leading retreats worldwide, teaching meditation and supporting groups and individuals since 1999. […] The post LG25 – Martin Aylward – Multidimensional Practice appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

06-16
46:53

LG24 – Paul Lowe – Unconditional Awareness

For over 50 years Paul has been exploring and sharing his experiences on awakening, human potential and how to be […] The post LG24 – Paul Lowe – Unconditional Awareness appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

03-07
44:01

LG23 – Four Mysore Teachers

I sit down with Mysore-style Ashtanga teachers, Scott Johnson, Joey Miles and Corrie Preece for a lively discussion on all […] The post LG23 – Four Mysore Teachers appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

01-28
01:02:56

LG22 – Ayala Gill – Yoga Baby!

My guest is pregnancy Yoga teacher, Ayala Gill. We talk about how to approach your yoga practice during pregnancy, helpful […] The post LG22 – Ayala Gill – Yoga Baby! appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

01-28
48:51

LG21 – Melanie Cooper – Yoga Teacher Shop Talk

My guest is Melanie Cooper. We discuss her new book Teaching Yoga Adjusting Asana and share our experience of what it’s […] The post LG21 – Melanie Cooper – Yoga Teacher Shop Talk appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

12-29
50:11

LG20 – Alan Jacobs – And A Voice Said, “Who Am I?”

Alan Jacobs was born in 1929 in London. From an early age, he has been interested in religion and mysticism. […] The post LG20 – Alan Jacobs – And A Voice Said, “Who Am I?” appeared first on Ashtanga Yoga with Ryan Spielman.

12-01
50:42

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