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Live the Light of Yoga is a series for the yogic practitioner who seeks to invigorate their inner life and engage positively with the conversation of yoga in the western context. Each week, Christina elucidates and amplifies the teachings of yoga beyond asana, all through the lens of themes of her newest book, A Deeper Yoga.
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As Christina and Britt set out to discuss the themes of Yoga From the Inside Out, they begin with a reading of Christina's essay "Anusara Yoga as a Peace Offering" from the introduction of the book. The two reflect on the article and discuss cycles of unconscious behavior, the endless process of taking care, and how yoga and fitness have transformed in the years since the book was published. Purchase a copy of Yoga From the Inside Out here.Become a supporter of the podcast by becoming a...
This week on the podcast, Christina and Britt give some updates about their big life transitions in the last few months and set the intention for the coming season. They discuss Christina's book Yoga From the Inside Out as the book turns 20 this year. Christina shares a passage from the books introduction and muses on how the intention of the book is still alive in her daily work. You can get a copy of the book here. Maui Relief Funds:Give directly to families from Lahaina here.Sign this...
This week on the podcast, Christina reads and expands upon her latest blog post. She shares a personal story about expanding her studentship and muses on the importance of timing, trust, and readiness within ourselves. You can read Christina's blog here. Become a supporter of the podcast by becoming a Patreon member!To check out Christina’s live stream and on-demand classes, workshops, and intensives, visit christinasellyoga.com.Contributors: Christina Sell (co-host). Brittany Kassel (P...
This week on the podcast, part two of a conversation between Christina and Livia Shapiro. The two discuss the convergence of their yoga and religious practices through a somatic lens. Livia shares her wisdom from the experience a yogi, mother, dancer, somatic psychologist, and author. Christina arrives to this conversation contemplating the harm of anti-Semitic narratives. Livia shares her wisdom from the experience of a Jewish woman, yogi, mother, dancer, somatic psychologist, and author.Bec...
In this conversation Christina talks with her longtime friends, student, and colleague Livia Shapiro. The two discuss the convergence of yoga, religion, and body wisdom through a somatic lens. Christina arrives to this conversation contemplating the harm of anti-Semitic narratives. Livia shares her wisdom from the experience of a Jewish woman, yogi, dancer, somatic psychologist, and author. Become a supporter of the podcast by becoming a Patreon member!To check out Christina’s live stream and...
Connect with Holistic Resistance here. Learn more about TransIntimate here.In this episode Christina speaks with Jennie Pearl and Dylan Wilder Quinn about their work at Holistic Resistance. The three discuss oppression especially towards transgender, gender fluid, and non-binary folks. Become a supporter of the podcast by becoming a Patreon member!To check out Christina’s live stream and on-demand classes, workshops, and intensives, visit christinasellyoga.com.Find Britt’s Live Stream c...
Become a supporter of the podcast by becoming a Patreon member!In this episode Christina to share upon a recent series she offered around the archetype of the goddess. The two dive into the origins and different expressions of archetypes and God as a symbol for self-reflection. They talk about the diversity of images beyond the Christian tradition and how archetypes support moving beyond the binary image of masculine and feminine. To check out Christina’s live stream and on-demand ...
Become a supporter of the podcast by becoming a Patreon member!In this episode Christina and Britt lay the foundation for the season to come with a conversation about the inherent creative force that moves through each of us uniquely. They discuss how creativity goes beyond art or the act of creating and can express itself in any moment in which the inner life aligns with the outer, manifested life.Trigger warning: This episode briefly touches on suicide. You can learn more about...
In the final episode of the fourth season Britt asks Christina to expand upon her recent blog post about her aim not to make her life about yoga, but rather to let her whole life become her yoga. The two discuss time in the studio, on the mat, and in their lives, wonder, and how we can remember to remember our practices within the fullness of life. An excerpt from the blog "As time went on, I began to see that these inner orientations toward ultimacy, devotion, and what I call Remembran...
In this episode Britt asks Christina to reflect about authenticity within teaching. The two look into the innocent desire a teacher might have to be accepted or liked by their students. They share from their experiences how this desire- conscious or unconscious- can get in the way of authentic teaching and even act as a self-fulfilling prophecy that pushes students away. They also dive into a conversation about the importance of feedback and how we sometimes must go beyond the binary of...
In this episode Britt asks Christina to share her reflections on the concept of wait time within education. Wait time is the practice of holding space after posing questions or information as a teacher such that students have time to reflect, inquire, and engage. Christina shares about her personal experiences with time being both abundant and scarce through her 20 years as a teacher. You can learn more about Christina's online format 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training program here.You can ...
In this episode Christina and Britt talk about building relationships within the yoga practice. The two share about the joys of building friendships and the bonds that comes from sharing intimate experience of self discovery over time. Christina also speaks on how these bonds sometimes do not form due to misunderstanding or difference and the ways in which unintended harm can be caused between individuals within the practice.You can learn more about Christina's online format 300 hour Yoga Tea...
In this episode, Christina and Britt discuss how the role of teacher has kept them accountable to the teachings of yoga on and off of the mat. Christina shares a personal story about how teaching helped her remain faithful to her marriage vows during a particularly hard time. They also discuss taking time off and releasing the seat of the teacher as forms of staying accountable to the teachings.You can learn more about Christina's online format 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training program her...
In this episode, Christina and Britt talk about Christina's blog post Advice for New Teachers: Learn People's Names. In this entry, Christina talk about names as a gateway for relationship. The two discuss how building these relationship's can serve as a reminder to teacher's that they are not performing. Rather, teaching is an act of service and a gift offered by the student.Become a supporter of the podcast by becoming a Patreon member!To check out Christina’s live stream and on-deman...
In the first episode of season four, Christina and Britt introduce the season's theme: the inner life of the teacher. The two discuss the role of the teacher, as well as a student, as a universal perspective accessible when we consider the unfolding of life as a learning process. Christina talks about the root of the word education- Educare- as defined by "a drawing forth from within." The two also discuss the idea of education and invite listeners into a consideration of learning ...
Submit questions, thoughts, and topics you'd like to hear about in season four here. In the final episode of season three, Christina and Britt talk about the part of the cycle that brings something to completion. Specifically, they focus on the process of an ending when we might not want that thing to come to an end. They discuss yoga studio closure in the face of a global pandemic and the pieces of ourselves that have changed within that time. The two circle back to the metaphor of the ...
This week Leigh Fisher joins Christina and Britt for a conversation about the many facets of body size including thin privilege, fatphobia, and cultural biases. Leigh elaborates on the fallacies regarding weight as a measure of health and distinguishes body positivity from fat activism. They discuss how body image is a function of white supremacy and echoes cultural norms regarding shame, dysmorphia, and eating disorders. The three each share their personal experiences with being in a b...
A quick warning that we discuss mental health and trauma in this episode. In part two of this conversation, Christina and Britt talk about the deeper wounds of the inner child and how this relates to our feeling functions and the wisdom of somatics. Christina shares personally about her childhood trauma and the ways in which counseling and spiritual work has supported her development. Christina also expressed her belief that mental health is yogic work.Some Mental Health Resources:Find ...
A quick warning that we discuss mental health, trauma, and some drug use in this episode.In part one of this conversation, Christina and Britt talk about the archetype of the inner child as a fundamental aspect of cultivating self-compassion. They talk about different approaches and personal experiences in working with their inner children. You can find more information on Christopher Germer and Kristen Neff's Mindfulness Self-compassion work here.Become a supporter of the podcast by be...
Christina and Britt move into a conversation about habits, awareness, and growth. The two discuss unconscious habits- the kind that can cause the self and others harm- and the uncomfortable process of bringing these parts of ourselves to light and healing them through compassion. Christina elucidates upon the nuance of shadow work through day-to-day experiences as well as the symbolic heroine's journey into the underworld of consciousness.Become a supporter of the podcast by becoming a ...
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