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The Lonely Guru podcast is dedicated to exploring how the practice of Yoga and related traditions can directly contribute to the world we live in.

In his Lonelyguru Yoga Dialogues podcast & music Ryan Spielman aims to unearth what a real, transformative Yoga looks like in our culture. This podcast is an expression of Ryan’s passion for the exploration and realisation of Yoga.

LG19 – James Mallinson – Old School Hatha Yoga

LG19 – James Mallinson – Old School Hatha Yoga

My guest is Dr. James Mallinson. In addition to being a scholar of the first order making great contributions to the academic study of Yoga, James is an old school Hatha Yogi, getting down and dirty with the sannyasins and the tappasyins, gurus and saints of India, who are carrying on the traditions and practices of the ancient Indian ascetics. Look for his upcoming book The Roots of Yoga and check out his academic writings and a whole host of other resources on his website www.khecari.com

 

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LG18 – Bo Forbes – Yoga Therapy

LG18 – Bo Forbes – Yoga Therapy

Bo Forbes joins me to offer a glimpse into her work as a Yoga teacher and Yoga therapist. She artfully weaves together her training as a clinical psychologist and therapist with her knowledge of Yoga and contemplative practice. Bo discusses her understanding of what it means to cultivate embodied awareness, integrating the mind and body. You can find out more about her work on her website www.boforbes.com

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LG17 – Matthew Sweeney – The Tradition and The Person

LG17 – Matthew Sweeney – The Tradition and The Person

My guest is Matthew Sweeney, a senior teacher in the Ashtanga Vinyasa Tradition. We discuss the Force as elucidated by master Yoda, gross, subtle and causal dimensions of practice, and when it is appropriate to fly in the face of tradition. You can find out more about Matthew at www.yogatemple.com

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LG16 – Dave Oshana – Hitting The Jackpot In Every Moment

LG16 – Dave Oshana – Hitting The Jackpot In Every Moment

Dave Oshana is a teacher of enlightenment. He has a practical and open approach to sharing, from his direct experience, the subtleties of how to live an enlightened life. On the podcast, Dave freely discusses the myths surrounding enlightenment. He both demystifies and exalts the perennial spiritual journey. Find out more about Dave at daveoshana.com

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Ryan’s music is about poking fun at our foibles, musing about the meaning of life and bringing to light the ways in which we give ourselves a hard time. Though the songs are rough around the edges I think they capture how weird and wonderful it is being a human being.