We have the great privilege of chatting with long time member, Dr. Lisa Koers about her practice as a Direct Primary Care Physician and grab some quick tips on how to stay healthy through the holidays. TLDR: Direct Primary Care is a way to be a more active participant in your own health, and the management of it. Dr. Koers focuses on integrative he…

We have the privilege of hosting Danni Schaust and Aubrey Kearney, the new creators of a second hand online shop called @thrift.atlas on our podcast this week. We chat about why second hand shopping is important for the environment and overall loads of fun! They share tips and tricks on getting into it + the social, economical, environmental and sp…

Wowowowow. This week is so dreamy as this episode features the one and only Purvi Lippincott. We chat about her love for Gandhi, social justice, her history in the criminal justice/legal field + working for the Indiana State Senate, upholding truth and so much more. Fun fact: Purvi has a tattoo of Gandhi's signature on the back of her neck! Did you…

We had the pleasure of speaking with professor, political scientist and all around class act, Amanda Friesen. We discuss why voting matters, why it is the bare minimum requirement as a citizen, and how you can engage beyond voting to live your values and your vow as a citizen day in and day out. Make your vote your vow to stay engaged in the proces…

It's unfair to open every podcast with- GAH this one's sooooo good... because they all are. BUT SERIOUSLY STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IT IS SO DAMN GOOD (run-on sentence intentional, you need to hear this!). Has your sex life been struggling (or, non-existent) in 2020? We host the brilliant Mary-Margaret Sweeney this week who…

We had the privilege of speaking with Chemist and overall badass, Hannah Bowman this week. We chat through what energy is and how it relates to our weekly focus: prana (life force energy). This is a super interesting and fun conversation, we hope you enjoy! Many thanks to Hannah for lending your brilliance for this episode! Follow her personal IG a…

This week we had the pleasure of chatting with educator and yogini, Katy Sonsken. She shares her joys, challenges, fears and insights in what the 2020 school year has been like and what her hopes for schools starting to reintegrate to in person learning again are. We talk about tequity (equity within technical resources and opportunities for kids),…

Feeling the call to fall? Ayurveda has a lot of beautiful wisdom for optimal health through the season changes and Staraya shares all this brilliance with us on this week's podcast episode. Want to learn more? Check out our upcoming Yoga Nerd Out session with Staraya on October.

This week we are focusing on surya, the sun god as well as the sun's energy and image. We have the privilege of Isabella Solari's presence this week to discuss solar energy, why it's important (and cool!) and things to consider as solar becomes a more popular source of renewable energy utilized in the modern world. Website for where Isabella works:…

This week we are looking at shunya or the Buddhist concept of empty or void space. This is a space that we receive after deep work and not equal to zero, but true unadulterated emptiness. This is not a space to refill, but to exist from. What 2020 has taught us is that there is a BIG space to make for inclusion and diversity. One space of inclusion…

This week we are looking at the concept of hridaya- or the true heart. Hridaya comes from the roots of 'give' and 'take' and as Shannon K (our resident anatomy instructor for 300 hour + anatomy and women's bio professor at IUPUI) shares is the actual anatomy of the heart displays just that. This is not a conclusion discussion, meaning we don't arri…

The quote that graces Dr. Devin Banks's website says it all “When you get these jobs that you have been so brilliantly trained for, just remember that your real job is that if you are free, you need to free somebody else. If you have some power, then your job is to empower somebody else.” - Toni Morrison This week we had the pleasure of interviewin…

BAAAACK TO SCHOOL!!! We’ve got a back to yoga school plan that can engage us all- from those who need to stay home 100% to those who feel safe coming into spaces distanced 6 feet a part and wearing masks. In this time of uncertainty, we also share in this episode where we are at as a studio, where we hope to be headed and announcing that we'll be t…

Becca Jacobson, talented photographer, graphic designer, yoga teacher and dance enthusiast joins us today to talk about how we can use dance to move through challenge and overcome obstacles. This week's focus is Lasya or a dance that is said to have been performed by Parvati to help marry the energies of Shiva and Shakti. The dance invokes and invi…

In this awesome and important episode we look at this week's focus, Shakti, and how it can be embodied by all beings (not just those who identify as cis-gender female). Shakti is the energy of creation, dynamism and feminine energy which can be embodied by anyone, beyond the gender binary of 'male' and 'female'. Everly, a beloved member, shares her…

This week we have the pleasure to host a conversation with Professor Max Felker-Kanter, author of Policing Los Angeles and professor at Ball State University where he teaches courses in twentieth century American and African American history with a focus on race, politics, and social movements. He is particularly interested in the policies and inst…

What an honor it is to host member and health care advocate, Rachael Casey on our podcast this week. We dive into her expertise related to COVID-19 as well as her connection with the Asthma coalition and how COVID affects those with chronic respiratory illnesses. We also discuss the benefits of stress relief and deep breathing as it relates to this…

Nerd out with us this week on our focus 'Sukha' which is often translated as ease or bliss, but directly means 'good space. This week is SUCH a fun and important conversation with member and sustainability wiz, Danni Schaust. Listen on for tips on how to be more environmentally conscious so that we might create 'good space' in the world through env…

What does it meant to practice Bhakti (love and devotion) as a modern, postural yogi? In this day in age, practicing devotional practices can look many ways. This episode dives into what Bhakti is and how we might consider engaging with the practice in a modern age, particularly at this critical point in history (for reference, we are living throug…

Hello everyone! This week we are focusing on Maya or the fog of illusion that prevails through the human experience. It's our work as yogis to cut through the fog with our practices and pursuit of clear vantage points. One of the quotes shared in this episode: Savage, extreme, rude, cruel, not to trust. Enjoyed no sooner but despised straight, Past…

Welcome to our weekly fireside chat where we discuss all things upcoming at the studio, our weekly focus and pose. This week we are talking about Durga and how to channel her in your daily practice, as well as what to expect in the coming week (May 4, 2020-May 10) at Practice Indie.

What does sex have to do with yoga? Well if we are trying to yoke our mind, body and spirit- there's no clause in there saying "but exclude your naughty bits". Sex is so charged in our society, so we've chosen the book Come as You Are by Dr. Emily Nagoski as our book club in May to seek to empower rather than suppress or shame one of the most sacre…

Oh SNAP do we need this more than EVER THIS WEEK??? The Universe, she's full of jokes, eh? This week we talk about faith (shraddha) through uncertainty/ obstacles (the malas) and how this whole month has led up to this. It's wild how applicable this is, we hope you enjoy!

This conversation brought to you by habit reformation, Jeffrey Dahmer references and more. Engage with this content to help reset patterns you're ready to let go of and engage in new ones!

Jenna dives deep into the definition of Vidya and how it differs from the commonly cited (from the Yoga Sutras) Avidya. Join in for a conversation on knowing better and doing better, and conscious awareness!

We begin this episode chanting the Gayatri Mantra. This episode is full of big mother energy, the history of the Gayatri, who she is and what she embodies. Get ready for a week of expansion and alchemy as we explore this beautiful Goddess and theme. In Sanskrit: Om bhur bhuvah svah tat savitur varenyam bhargo devasya dhimahi dhiyo yo nah prachodaya…

Karma is not retribution, but rather working toward moving out of friction into a flow state. Enjoy this quick sound bite from Jenna on this important topic.

Enjoy this beautiful conversation with Tess Belden on prenatal yoga, being a doula, being a woman, pregnancy and so much more! If you're seeking more information or community with other women, pregnant women or support through your pregnancy, here are some resources: Our prenatal classes is on Saturdays at 12:30p-2p, pre-register here: https://napt…

Seeking further community and/or learning on the topics of race, inclusion and diversity (within yoga, as well as beyond)? This is by no means exhaustive, but a start. Here are a few resources: 1. Work with Kristina directly (our staff did this training and it was excellent): info@kristinajwellness.com 2. Books to read: White Fragility by Robin DiA…

If Practice Indie had a Sanskrit name, this would likely be it. Svarupa is the discovery, practice and deep cultivation/love/acceptance of your true Self. This is not your external self (although we use that as an analogy in this episode), but rather who you are deep within. Join us this week to practice svarupa.…

This week we're talking all about FEELINGS, but not the kind you barf out on instagram- the deeper, more intentional feelings that guide our practices, that help us cultivate deep meaning. Dive in, this one's juicy :).

Happy February, y'all! We're looking at what it means to be human all month long, and this week we're focusing on Narayana, the Guru of the Universe. Listen in for more on this month, as well as this week's theme!

We dive into how the Universe as sound, wood witches, vibrational frequencies and more really important shtufff. Don't miss this week's focus podcast with the ever brilliant Jenna Baker!

Purusha and Prakriti are fundamental concepts in yoga to understand - that which is eternal, and that which is constantly changing. Listen on for more!

Join Nataraj Chaitanya as we discuss how God is involved with yoga... and whether or not it is fundamental to the practice. This deep, important conversation is beautiful, thoughtful and big. Enjoy! Oh, and here's our original blog referenced from 2016: http://practiceindie.com/isvarapranidhanadva-is-god-a-dirty-word/…

This week's focus is all on Ganesha. We talk about how to interface with this Avatar, considerations for how to grapple with putting your awareness on a god that may not serve your religious understanding and how that all can weave into our yoga. This is a wonderful episode on this beautiful deity, and one that is helpful on and off your mat!…

Mary-Margaret, one of our incredible teachers who is a full time therapist/ social worker, dives deep into what therapy is, how it relates to yoga, why it's important and what trauma is. This conversation reiterates our core belief that you are not broken, but rather that which challenges us might be opportunities to heal and transform. We also dis…

Patanjali's Yoga Sutra 1.1 states "Atha yoga anushasanam. Now begins the practice of yoga." Listen on for our first week's theme of 2020, and this auspicious reminder that at any time, we can begin again.

If you're a student of Practice Indie, you know that we do a weekly focus... what you might not know is that it is interwoven into a larger annual theme. Our programming goddess, Jenna Baker, joins on this week's podcast for a quick overview of what you can expect in 2020 and the whys behind it. Whether you join us in the studio or watch from afar,…

This episode is full of helpful vocabulary break downs. We discuss what mantra is, what sankalpa is (typically called 'intentions' in a Western/ American yoga class), bija, japa, bhava and more. Enjoy this deep dive into Nada yoga, or the yoga of sound, complete with a chant at the end. BONUS: a little 'how to engage' in a kirtan should you ever go…

In this episode of Practice Indie Yoga's podcast, we discuss with Nataraj Chaitanya what Tantra is and it's significance. This episode is full of beautiful information. Give yourself time to soak it up. Enjoy! Some books listed at the end of the podcast to keep diving in, if you're curious! Consciousness is Everything by Swami Shankarananda Shakti …

Martin Luther King Jr. accomplished the bulk of his world changing work in the span of 10 years. Who do you want to be 10 years from now? What do you want people to be saying at your 100th birthday, and/or at your funeral? What kind of legacy do you hope to leave on this earth? Join us to dive in more into diving into our purpose, goals and vision …

Every choice and moment can tip the scale like a single grain of rice. What we do moment to moment matters, and it adds up. This episode is about habit formation and how to create habits that will sustain and inform your goals, as well as keeping you in alignment with your highest Self. Join us for our community wide goal setting (members, free | d…

Let's set some goals, sugar pies! Get comfy, nestle in and hunker down. It's time to vision your life in the best case scenario and then break out goals to make it possible. Don't forget Sheryl Sandburg's wise advice "you can do it all, just not all at once." Take an appropriate bite out of what you want to accomplish in your life. We'll go over le…

It's time to observe who we are now, so that we can move forward as the Self we truly want to be/ return to/ become (it depends on how you look at it ::). Join us to dive in more into diving into our purpose, goals and vision with these two awesome events: 2020 Visions w/ Nataraj Chaitanya, Dec. 6-8 & our community wide goal setting (members, free …

Let's dive into the past year! Join us for our community wide goal setting (members, free | drop ins, $18) January 1, 1p-3:30p Grab the worksheets on our website: http://practiceindie.com/seeing-clear-visions-for-2020/

Here's a Spotify playlist you can jam to when you hit pause to do these reflection exercises. Grab a piece of paper, or join in by printing out these resources (they'll be used for all of the episodes). Grab the worksheets on our website: http://practiceindie.com/seeing-clear-visions-for-2020/

Ready to have your best year yet? Goal setting and vision setting is not about becoming someone new, but rather embracing that which already exists within you. Enjoy this 6 (well, 7 if you include this intro podcast) series to help you recap the last decade and year then vision and prepare for who you want to be one year and 10 years from now. Life…

We bite off just a few MAJOR topics in this episode. It is such a privilege to get to hear Derek Cook speak on all his genius! Enjoy conversations on functional anatomy, choosing to teach organization over alignment and how studying the body can be religious experience. We talk Tantra, body work, spiritual seeking in India and more in this awesome,…

"Life is practice" that's Nicole DeYoung's moto, and it's one we live by here at PI! Enjoy a conversation with one of our tenured teachers as she shares her own journey through teacher trainings, workshops and her constantly evolving yoga practice. We'll discuss what to expect for a teacher training, why to do one (and why not to!). If you're on th…