Spira Power Yoga's Podcast https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga Mindfulness, Yoga, and Talk-Radio from knowledgeable yogis. Take yoga via our live recordings of classes. Listen to meditation. Enjoy our talk-radio; get to know your teachers better! Spira's Talk-Radio is casual, light-hearted conversations with teachers and the community about anything from Yoga to current events, rattlesnakes, and books. Spira does not receive any money from any organization or author. We simply talk about stuff we like.

]]> en-us Podomatic RSS Generator Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:47:51 +0000 yoga, ,poweryoga, ,yogablog, ,blog, ,mindfulness, ,talk-radio, Copyright 2026 Spira Power Yoga unique blend of traditions; a one-of-a-kind yoga community Spira Power Yoga info@spirapoweryoga.com episodic false no https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/76/be/3d/jennarationbuckley/1400x1400_11290988.jpeg Spira Power Yoga's Podcast https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga Spira Power Yoga Mindfulness, Yoga, and Talk-Radio from knowledgeable yogis. Take yoga via our live recordings of classes. Listen to meditation. Enjoy our talk-radio; get to know your teachers better! Spira's Talk-Radio is casual, light-hearted conversations with teachers and the community about anything from Yoga to current events, rattlesnakes, and books. Spira does not receive any money from any organization or author. We simply talk about stuff we like. Episode 4: Conversation with Damithia Conversation with Damithia 4 2 full Get to know Damithia. She has been teaching yoga for 20 years; her business is Thrive Centered, a trauma-sensitive, mindfulness, and liberation practice. She is also a sound bath artist.
Listen to our conversation as we discuss the joys and the pitfalls of the current yoga culture.

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2026-08-31T16_47_50-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2026-08-31T16_47_50-07_00 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:47:50 +0000 2026-08-31 2026-08-31 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2026-08-31T16_47_50-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 1112 false Get to know Damithia. She has been teaching yoga for 20 years; her business is Thrive Centered, a trauma-sensitive, mindfulness, and liberation practice. She is also a sound bath artist.Listen to our conversation as we discuss the joys and the pitfalls of the current yoga culture. Get to know Damithia. She has been teaching yoga for 20 years; her business is Thrive Centered, a... Episode 3: Why I hate yoga, and I choose to teach it anyway.... Anna & Dora - a conversation on life Why I hate yoga, and I choose to teach it anyway.... Anna & Dora - a conversation on life 3 2 full “Well, hate may be too strong a word… but maybe not. It depends on how you define yoga.”
But then why teach it? Why still love it?

To answer that, we have to go deeper.
What is yoga, really? And is what we practice in the mainstream still yoga at all?

Dora sat down with Anna — former 200-hour trainee, now teacher, mother, poet, and all-around lovely human — for a warm, funny, and deeply honest conversation about the potential of yoga to transform our lives and perhaps even help heal the modern mental health crisis.

There is lightness, laughter, and deep sorrow woven through this short exchange as they explore some of the biggest questions of modern life:

How do we live more meaningfully?
What are we actually chasing?
And what happens when money, comfort, and happiness stop being enough?

Without giving away the beautiful ending, perhaps the answer is this:

Find a story worth living for...

You can find Dora at: spirapoweryoga.com
and Anna at: pidgepost.com and pidgepost.substack.com


#SpiraYoga #YogaJourney #Mindfulness #YogaTeacherTraining #AuthenticLiving #Community #Growth

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2026-05-23T08_59_35-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2026-05-23T08_59_35-07_00 Sat, 23 May 2026 15:59:35 +0000 2026-05-26 2026-05-24 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2026-05-23T08_59_35-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 3836 true “Well, hate may be too strong a word… but maybe not. It depends on how you define yoga.”But then why teach it? Why still love it?To answer that, we have to go deeper.What is yoga, really? And is what we practice in the mainstream still yoga at all?Dora sat down with Anna — former 200-hour trainee, now teacher, mother, poet, and all-around lovely human — for a warm, funny, and deeply honest conversation about the potential of yoga to transform our lives and perhaps even help heal the modern mental health crisis.There is lightness, laughter, and deep sorrow woven through this short exchange as they explore some of the biggest questions of modern life:How do we live more meaningfully?What are we actually chasing?And what happens when money, comfort, and happiness stop being enough?Without giving away the beautiful ending, perhaps the answer is this:Find a story worth living for...You can find Dora at: spirapoweryoga.comand Anna at: pidgepost.com and pidgepost.substack.com#SpiraYoga #YogaJourney #Mindfulness #YogaTeacherTraining #AuthenticLiving #Community #Growth “Well, hate may be too strong a word… but maybe not. It depends on how you define yoga.”But then ... Episode 1: AI turned class notes into a Podcast conversation - wow this is amazing AI turned class notes into a Podcast conversation - wow this is amazing 1 2 full There is a lot of fear around AI, and as with anything else, it can be misused and harmful. But as I just found out, it can also be helpful.
As a small business owner and teacher, I just don't have time to generate new content as frequently as I would like for my Podcast channel and blogs. AI to the rescue!

I just wrapped up teaching my 8-month Yoga and Mindfulness Journey. To my surprise, one of my students told me that he put some of his notes into AI, and it generated a very enjoyable podcast.
I was blown away! Apart from the total butchering of Sanskrit pronunciation, it did an amazing job highlighting some of the lessons and, most importantly, distilling the essence of the teaching.

Listen to this 20 minutes and learn the true essence of yoga and mindfulness.

This is also a useful listen if you are thinking of taking Dora's 200HR Yoga and Mindfulness Journey and are curious to learn why it is so very different from the other compressed short yoga trainings, then give this a listen. (and yes, it is so different that even if you already have a 200-hour certificate, you will not regret doing it again) 

]]> https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2025-06-17T08_39_04-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2025-06-17T08_39_04-07_00 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:39:04 +0000 2025-10-26 2025-06-17 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2025-06-17T08_39_04-07_00 Spira Power Yoga yoga,mindfulness,resilience,mental health,200hr yoga alliance,teacher training,psychology 1362 false There is a lot of fear around AI, and as with anything else, it can be misused and harmful. But as I just found out, it can also be helpful.As a small business owner and teacher, I just don't have time to generate new content as frequently as I would like for my Podcast channel and blogs. AI to the rescue!I just wrapped up teaching my 8-month Yoga and Mindfulness Journey. To my surprise, one of my students told me that he put some of his notes into AI, and it generated a very enjoyable podcast.I was blown away! Apart from the total butchering of Sanskrit pronunciation, it did an amazing job highlighting some of the lessons and, most importantly, distilling the essence of the teaching. Listen to this 20 minutes and learn the true essence of yoga and mindfulness.This is also a useful listen if you are thinking of taking Dora's 200HR Yoga and Mindfulness Journey and are curious to learn why it is so very different from the other compressed short yoga trainings, then give this a listen. (and yes, it is so different that even if you already have a 200-hour certificate, you will not regret doing it again)  There is a lot of fear around AI, and as with anything else, it can be misused and harmful. But a... Episode 42: Yoga to Balance Crossfit and Weights Learn from Dr. Silber Yoga to Balance Crossfit and Weights Learn from Dr. Silber 42 1 full
Dr. Silber graduated from Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia with academic honors. He practiced for many years in both the Atlanta and the Seattle areas before continuing his education and focusing on Functional Medicine.

Dr. Silber’s decision to add in a focus on nutritional healing as well as chiropractic care, came out of his desire to help his family. He has seen first-hand the damaging effects of stress, poor diet and lack of physical activity on several family members. In addition, he currently gets to see the impact of sleep, food and stress management on both his own athletic performance and the many athletes with whom he works.

Dr. Silber believes that physical health is the platform for achieving one’s goals and spiritual and emotional expansion. Working with people living with all types of health concerns, including weight gain, fatigue, depression, female hormone and gut problems, Dr. Silber shows people how to build a strong foundation of well-being and re-claim their birthright of physical health.

You can find Dr. Silber teaching yoga Monday nights at Spira. If you wish to get in touch with him, send us an email; info@spirapoweryoga.com
]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2021-05-03T14_28_31-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2021-05-03T14_28_31-07_00 Mon, 03 May 2021 21:28:31 +0000 2025-10-26 2021-05-03 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2021-05-03T14_28_31-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 1230 Spend 20 min with Dr. Larry Silber, a Chiropractor, and Functional Medicine doctor, as well as a Crossfit and Yoga enthusiast. Learn why Yoga is essential for folks who love endurance and power sports, and yes, it is beneficial for everybody. Yoga is still mostly considered a “sport for the ladies,” it is time to change this mainstream perception. Yoga is very beneficial for men, and no, you do not need to be able to touch your toes. Dr. Silber graduated from Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia with academic honors. He practiced for many years in both the Atlanta and the Seattle areas before continuing his education and focusing on Functional Medicine. Dr. Silber’s decision to add in a focus on nutritional healing as well as chiropractic care, came out of his desire to help his family. He has seen first-hand the damaging effects of stress, poor diet and lack of physical activity on several family members. In addition, he currently gets to see the impact of sleep, food and stress management on both his own athletic performance and the many athletes with whom he works. Dr. Silber believes that physical health is the platform for achieving one’s goals and spiritual and emotional expansion. Working with people living with all types of health concerns, including weight gain, fatigue, depression, female hormone and gut problems, Dr. Silber shows people how to build a strong foundation of well-being and re-claim their birthright of physical health. You can find Dr. Silber teaching yoga Monday nights at Spira. If you wish to get in touch with him, send us an email; info@spirapoweryoga.com Spend 20 min with Dr. Larry Silber, a Chiropractor, and Functional Medicine doctor, as well as a ... Episode 36: Spira Talk Radio Episode #2 Teens/Mental Health/ Yoga Spira Talk Radio Episode #2 Teens/Mental Health/ Yoga 36 1 full
If you are interested she has a workshop coming up at Spira: https://www.spirapoweryoga.com/events-1/young-adult-yoga-workshop-2

Of course, we don't think yoga is the solution in all situations.
If anxiety and depression symptoms are severe Seek Professional help:
Start with a pediatrician, school counselor/social worker, teacher then a therapist.
Help lines:
Seattle Children’s crisis line text HOME to 741741.
https://www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-supports/behavioral-health-recovery/mental-health-crisis-lines
1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Help Line]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2021-03-16T15_03_40-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2021-03-16T15_03_40-07_00 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:03:40 +0000 2025-10-26 2021-03-16 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2021-03-16T15_03_40-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 1810 Conversation with Kristen, a Licenced Mental Health counselor about difficulties that youth face during Covid-19. We chat about how yoga can be a helpful tool for young adults. If you are interested she has a workshop coming up at Spira: https://www.spirapoweryoga.com/events-1/young-adult-yoga-workshop-2 Of course, we don't think yoga is the solution in all situations. If anxiety and depression symptoms are severe Seek Professional help: Start with a pediatrician, school counselor/social worker, teacher then a therapist. Help lines: Seattle Children’s crisis line text HOME to 741741. https://www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-supports/behavioral-health-recovery/mental-health-crisis-lines 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide Help Line Conversation with Kristen, a Licenced Mental Health counselor about difficulties that youth face ... 70 min Spira Power Flow on Wabi-Sabi https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2018-03-09T12_29_47-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2018-03-09T12_29_47-08_00 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 20:29:47 +0000 2025-10-26 2018-03-09 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2018-03-09T12_29_47-08_00 Spira Power Yoga 4348 Yoga requires us to let go of perfection and enjoy the flow. The Japanese have an expression for finding beauty in imperfection, or imbalance; Wabi-Sabi. Well, this is a fun Spira Power Yoga flow class where nothing went as planned. Dora taught a perfect morning class on the breath, which went so well that she decided to repeat the class in the afternoon and record it… Well, Wabi-Sabi, the class ended being very different, with emphasis on letting go of perfection. Did we tell you? You can never repeat the past; everything is flow, everything changes. Enjoy wabi-sabi! Yoga requires us to let go of perfection and enjoy the flow. The Japanese have an expression for ... 70 min yoga flow by Dora https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2018-03-09T12_20_52-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2018-03-09T12_20_52-08_00 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 20:20:52 +0000 2025-10-26 2018-03-09 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2018-03-09T12_20_52-08_00 Spira Power Yoga 4482 Live recording of Dora's class from December 2017. Always spontaneous, always new. Enjoy Live recording of Dora's class from December 2017. Always spontaneous, always new. Enjoy Carina Reciting the Bija Mantras https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2018-03-09T12_10_29-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2018-03-09T12_10_29-08_00 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 20:10:29 +0000 2025-10-26 2018-03-09 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2018-03-09T12_10_29-08_00 Spira Power Yoga 210 Learn to pronounce the Bija Mantras correctly. Listen to Carina recite the Bija Mantras. This is a perfect companion to meditation. Learn to pronounce the Bija Mantras correctly. Listen to Carina recite the Bija Mantras. This is ... Bija Mantras Explained Listen to Carina explain what Bija Mantras. ]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2018-03-09T12_01_05-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2018-03-09T12_01_05-08_00 Fri, 09 Mar 2018 20:01:05 +0000 2025-10-26 2018-03-09 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2018-03-09T12_01_05-08_00 Spira Power Yoga 243 Expand your knowledge of yoga! Listen to Carina explain what Bija Mantras. Expand your knowledge of yoga! Listen to Carina explain what Bija Mantras. Spira Power Yoga: 60 Min Power Yoga Flow https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2017-02-24T14_41_34-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2017-02-24T14_41_34-08_00 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 22:41:34 +0000 2025-10-26 2017-02-24 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2017-02-24T14_41_34-08_00 Spira Power Yoga 3557 A powerful basic flow good for beginners and advanced alike - long holds with easy choreography. A powerful basic flow good for beginners and advanced alike - long holds with easy choreography. Yoga Nidra: Resting in Awareness https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2017-01-08T20_20_27-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2017-01-08T20_20_27-08_00 Mon, 09 Jan 2017 04:20:27 +0000 2025-10-26 2017-01-09 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2017-01-08T20_20_27-08_00 Spira Power Yoga 1394 Spira Power Yoga: 75 Min Power Yoga Flow https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-12-07T15_26_58-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-12-07T15_26_58-08_00 Wed, 07 Dec 2016 23:26:58 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-12-07 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-12-07T15_26_58-08_00 Spira Power Yoga 4266 Pranayama flow to release stress and tension. Pranayama flow to release stress and tension. Guided Meditation: The Space of Awareness https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-11-28T07_27_02-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-11-28T07_27_02-08_00 Mon, 28 Nov 2016 15:27:02 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-11-28 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-11-28T07_27_02-08_00 Spira Power Yoga 1573 This guided meditation led by Carina Terra talks about the space between thoughts and the pause (or space) between breaths. This guided meditation led by Carina Terra talks about the space between thoughts and the pause (... BLOG: Gratitude through car accidents, a moment for reflection https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-11-24T07_54_16-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-11-24T07_54_16-08_00 Thu, 24 Nov 2016 15:54:16 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-11-24 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-11-24T07_54_16-08_00 Spira Power Yoga 324 Excerpt: As the adrenaline wore off I replayed the accident in my mind and realized how lucky I was to have walked away. I also realize that according to the rules of the road I had the right of way and yet the other driver was seething and acted as if it was my fault! Even then I’m still not mad at her. Why? I should be mad as hell! But I know that everyone has a story and she clearly was going through a lot. I could make all sorts of judgments about her but I believe in karma and that there is a lesson in instances like this - perhaps she’s a single mom who never gets a break, maybe she is on her way to her first day at a new job or maybe she’s going to lose her job if she’s late, maybe she doesn’t have insurance or a license and yet she chose to take the risk because she still has to put food on the table. Maybe she’s going through a divorce. OR maybe it’s none of those things and she just had a rough morning. OR perhaps it’s not about her at all and it’s about ME. Maybe I need to slow down, be more mindful and aware of my surroundings. We live in a world of constant distractions and with the recent election it seems people are straight up hostile, sad, depressed, have anxiety and are more distracted than ever. I was given a choice on how to handle this situation and I chose to have perspective. Excerpt: As the adrenaline wore off I replayed the accident in my mind and realized how lucky I w... Spira Power Yoga: 75 Min Power Yoga Flow ]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-10-31T07_57_14-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-10-31T07_57_14-07_00 Mon, 31 Oct 2016 14:57:14 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-10-31 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-10-31T07_57_14-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 4422 Super Power Yoga flow with stories about my godchildren. Super Power Yoga flow with stories about my godchildren. BLOG: Freedom of expression is not enough; we must demand responsible speech! ]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-10-19T14_05_46-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-10-19T14_05_46-07_00 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 21:05:46 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-10-19 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-10-19T14_05_46-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 772 Excerpt: Free speech only works when it is responsible, and people in public eye, television stations and news organizations need to recognize their power and take responsibility. I know this is a sticky wicket since it sounds like controlling free speech. I will stay away from that very complex legal argument that has tremendous merit. For now, I would like to discuss this responsibility that we all have in life when we speak to our family, our neighbor, the grocery store clerk... Excerpt: Free speech only works when it is responsible, and people in public eye, television stat... Spira Power Yoga: 75 Min Power Yoga Flow https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-10-03T20_59_46-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-10-03T20_59_46-07_00 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 03:59:46 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-10-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-10-03T20_59_46-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 4208 The post-presidential debate class on the importance of harmony and kind words. The post-presidential debate class on the importance of harmony and kind words. Spira Power Yoga: 75 Min Power Yoga Flow https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-09-23T10_13_31-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-09-23T10_13_31-07_00 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:13:31 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-09-23 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-09-23T10_13_31-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 4202 I understand that Spira Power Yoga and Spira Teachers or Affiliates are not responsible for my participation in an exercise program and it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any exercise program. I understand that Spira Power Yoga and Spira Teachers or Affiliates are not responsible for my pa... Spira Power Yoga: 75 Min Power Yoga Flow https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-11T08_54_45-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-08-11T08_54_45-07_00 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 15:54:45 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-08-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-08-11T08_54_45-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 4340 A power flow class inspired by love and creating a peaceful world. A power flow class inspired by love and creating a peaceful world. Spira Power Yoga: 60 Min Power Yoga Flow https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-08T14_02_27-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-08-08T14_02_27-07_00 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 21:02:27 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-08-08 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-08-08T14_02_27-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 3714 Shoulder and chest opening flow. For further instruction on a couple of the chest and shoulder openers visit our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/SpiraPowerYoga. Shoulder and chest opening flow. For further instruction on a couple of the chest and shoulder op... BLOG: In Loving Memory.... https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-08T13_50_32-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-08-08T13_50_32-07_00 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 20:50:32 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-08-08 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-08-08T13_50_32-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 643 Excerpt: There is a fog like quality to mourning a loved one and unlike sadness from another cause this one we wish to hold onto and linger in the fog. Yes, the Egyptians were absolutely right. Just the sheer idea of not remembering, not being this heavy with thoughts can make one feel even worse. It’s like we are desperately trying to hold onto what is left of the person and sadness makes us feel that we are closer to our memories, so we cling, we cling onto the sadness. Of course eventually, life literally shakes us up. One must go on, there are things that need to get done. Thank goodness life has a very much relentless quality that demands our attention. Excerpt: There is a fog like quality to mourning a loved one and unlike sadness from another caus... BLOG: Healing our World, Part II. How you practice yoga, think and speak can heal our World. https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-08T13_17_57-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-08-08T13_17_57-07_00 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 20:17:57 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-08-08 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-08-08T13_17_57-07_00 Spira Power Yoga yoga 765 false Excerpt: Though this is a simple concept, it is by no means an easy one to practice. Most of our life is made up of conditioned, habitual thoughts and actions. We are so often in our routine that we often don’t even recognize how much our thoughts are running on an auto-pilot. We operate most of our life in a semi-conscious state. Our reactions to the situation have evolved over our lifetime to a point that we don’t even recognize that we mostly react in a knee-jerk fashion to most dilemmas in our life. We have little awareness to how our mind functions; how we reach conclusions, decisions, and opinions. Excerpt: Though this is a simple concept, it is by no means an easy one to practice. Most of our ... BLOG: What is Yin Yoga? https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-02T08_23_59-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-08-02T08_23_59-07_00 Tue, 02 Aug 2016 15:23:59 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-08-02 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-08-02T08_23_59-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 699 Excerpt: Yin Yoga specifically targets the joints and connective tissues (i.e. the "yin" tissues of the body, which includes ligaments and fascia). It is a form of yoga that works deeply into the connective tissues, strengthening the ligaments around the joints, and increasing joint lubrication and range of motion through safe, slow, gentle, and sustained traction. When practiced correctly, Yin Yoga is a great way to increase overall mobility without compromising stability. Excerpt: Yin Yoga specifically targets the joints and connective tissues (i.e. the "yin" tissues ... BLOG: Healing our World, Part I. The goal of yoga is not to make you feel better. https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-18T11_46_16-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-18T11_46_16-07_00 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:46:16 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-07-18 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-18T11_46_16-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 470 Excerpt: If you are a regular practitioner in my classes, you probably heard me saying; “We are all related. This is not your yoga. This is not YOUR time.” I know some of you are a bit shaken by this statement and may even take it personally in a hurtful way. That is not my intention. My intention is to teach yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. Excerpt: If you are a regular practitioner in my classes, you probably heard me saying; “We are a... BLOG: The importance of preserving culture but not identity https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-18T08_54_17-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-18T08_54_17-07_00 Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:54:17 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-07-18 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-18T08_54_17-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 1151 Excerpt: The philosophy of yoga is very much occupied with finding “true self”, but what that means can be quite tricky to figure out. We are changing and the world around us is certainly changing whether or not we wish for a change. The story you are about to read is a day in a yogi’s life examining the topic of identity and self through cultural identity. This yogi happens to be an immigrant, naturalized citizen to the USA. This yogi is me, Dora your teacher. Excerpt: The philosophy of yoga is very much occupied with finding “true self”, but what that mea... BLOG: Social Media and Yoga - is it a tool or is it harmful?
When is an image information, art or communication? When does an image fill us with beauty, and when does it demand expectations or communicate standards.

What are the roles of images in our modern culture of yoga? To answer that question one must first look at history to understand our current nature. I will start my essay from an image from 500 years ago.
]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-14T07_31_54-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-14T07_31_54-07_00 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:31:54 +0000 2025-10-26 2016-07-14 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-14T07_31_54-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 1236 Excerpt: What is in an image? Can beauty be harmful? When is an image information, art or communication? When does an image fill us with beauty, and when does it demand expectations or communicate standards. What are the roles of images in our modern culture of yoga? To answer that question one must first look at history to understand our current nature. I will start my essay from an image from 500 years ago. Excerpt: What is in an image? Can beauty be harmful? When is an image information, art or comm... BLOG: July 4th, you are lucky! As a naturalized citizen to the United States, 4th of July carries a special meaning to me. I am not blinded by romantic patriotism that can be seen in commercials, but I am also not jaded by our troubles. I say this all the time, and I will say now; the United States is an imperfect country, but it is still the best among all the imperfect countries out there… I usually don’t use the word “imperfect” when I make this comment, please do make your unique substitutions to the word.]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-01T09_56_30-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-01T09_56_30-07_00 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:56:30 +0000 2016-07-04 2016-07-01 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-01T09_56_30-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 379 Excerpt: As a naturalized citizen to the United States, 4th of July carries a special meaning to me. I am not blinded by romantic patriotism that can be seen in commercials, but I am also not jaded by our troubles. I say this all the time, and I will say now; the United States is an imperfect country, but it is still the best among all the imperfect countries out there… I usually don’t use the word “imperfect” when I make this comment, please do make your unique substitutions to the word. Excerpt: As a naturalized citizen to the United States, 4th of July carries a special meaning t... BLOG: Confessions of an anxious yoga teacher Some of us have more anxiety than others, I have to admit, I had to learn how to handle anxiety. It was just the luck of the draw, somehow genetics and circumstances shaped me to be a bit more on edge. If you don’t know this about me you may probably never peg me for a nervous type. I am pretty sure I am not alone.]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-01T09_54_47-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-01T09_54_47-07_00 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:54:47 +0000 2016-07-04 2016-07-01 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-01T09_54_47-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 379 Excerpt: Some of us have more anxiety than others, I have to admit, I had to learn how to handle anxiety. It was just the luck of the draw, somehow genetics and circumstances shaped me to be a bit more on edge. If you don’t know this about me you may probably never peg me for a nervous type. I am pretty sure I am not alone. Excerpt: Some of us have more anxiety than others, I have to admit, I had to learn how to handl... BLOG: Measuring ourselves to death I click on Gmail: “Look, two surveys!” I say out loud to my dogs. “No surprise there! Does anybody ever find out anything through these things? They never ask the questions that you want to answer, only the ones that cross their narrow visions of relevance. Also the only people that are taking these darn surveys are either super pissed off or in-love with the company/product. Either way the little I remember from my statistics class these folks are in the tail ends of the bell curve and should be tossed anyway.” Albert and Panni don’t even look up through my rant–they know when not to get involved with the humans.]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-01T09_53_29-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-01T09_53_29-07_00 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:53:29 +0000 2016-07-04 2016-07-01 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-01T09_53_29-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 911 Excerpt: I click on Gmail: “Look, two surveys!” I say out loud to my dogs. “No surprise there! Does anybody ever find out anything through these things? They never ask the questions that you want to answer, only the ones that cross their narrow visions of relevance. Also the only people that are taking these darn surveys are either super pissed off or in-love with the company/product. Either way the little I remember from my statistics class these folks are in the tail ends of the bell curve and should be tossed anyway.” Albert and Panni don’t even look up through my rant–they know when not to get involved with the humans. Excerpt: I click on Gmail: “Look, two surveys!” I say out loud to my dogs. “No surprise there! ... BLOG: Calling an end to masculine and feminine labels in yoga I occasionally hear instruction from yoga teachers to roll either to the left or the right side of the body after savasana to allow blood flow to go either to the linear-analytical-masculine left side of the brain or the creative- feminine right side. I have to be honest, hearing this always makes me cringe. I will not go into the ways the human body compensates blood pressure (when it is healthy) to make sure that we get even circulation… If you think about this, it is absolutely necessary, a few minutes without oxygen to the brain causes brain cells to die, so we cannot mess around with uneven flow.]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-01T09_52_06-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-01T09_52_06-07_00 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:52:06 +0000 2016-07-04 2016-07-01 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-01T09_52_06-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 3483 Excerpt: I occasionally hear instruction from yoga teachers to roll either to the left or the right side of the body after savasana to allow blood flow to go either to the linear-analytical-masculine left side of the brain or the creative- feminine right side. I have to be honest, hearing this always makes me cringe. I will not go into the ways the human body compensates blood pressure (when it is healthy) to make sure that we get even circulation… If you think about this, it is absolutely necessary, a few minutes without oxygen to the brain causes brain cells to die, so we cannot mess around with uneven flow. Excerpt: I occasionally hear instruction from yoga teachers to roll either to the left or the r... BLOG: A Shout Out for Liberal Education Liberal education is not only useful, it’s a prerequisite, the life blood of a healthy society. I am not advocating that we should all have degrees in art history or literature, but I do believe that we should all take courses in philosophy, literature and art. Practical degrees in science, medicine, computer science and vocational trades should have a strong mandatory curriculum in liberal education. Instead, what we have is a constant reduction in arts, music and literature, starting in junior high. We mock and question philosophy and art history degrees, we hear this dialogue from our President and our media. I feel this is a great mistake, like I said, liberal education is the life blood of a healthy society.

]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-01T09_48_02-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-01T09_48_02-07_00 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:48:02 +0000 2016-07-04 2016-07-01 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-01T09_48_02-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 736 Excerpt: Liberal education is not only useful, it’s a prerequisite, the life blood of a healthy society. I am not advocating that we should all have degrees in art history or literature, but I do believe that we should all take courses in philosophy, literature and art. Practical degrees in science, medicine, computer science and vocational trades should have a strong mandatory curriculum in liberal education. Instead, what we have is a constant reduction in arts, music and literature, starting in junior high. We mock and question philosophy and art history degrees, we hear this dialogue from our President and our media. I feel this is a great mistake, like I said, liberal education is the life blood of a healthy society. Excerpt: Liberal education is not only useful, it’s a prerequisite, the life blood of a healthy... BLOG: What do happiness, etiquette, and yoga have in common? The short answer is that happiness, etiquette and yoga lives in symbiosis with community. That is community creates the platform of happiness, etiquette and yoga. But yoga, etiquette and happiness can also create community. Let me explain how this works. ]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-01T09_45_23-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-01T09_45_23-07_00 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:45:23 +0000 2016-07-04 2016-07-01 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-01T09_45_23-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 724 Excerpt: The short answer is that happiness, etiquette and yoga lives in symbiosis with community. That is community creates the platform of happiness, etiquette and yoga. But yoga, etiquette and happiness can also create community. Let me explain how this works. Excerpt: The short answer is that happiness, etiquette and yoga lives in symbiosis with communi... Spira Power Yoga: 75 Min Power Yoga Flow https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-07-01T09_33_13-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-01T09_33_13-07_00 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 16:33:13 +0000 2016-07-26 2016-07-01 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-07-01T09_33_13-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 40 I understand that Spira Power Yoga and Spira Teachers or Affiliates are not responsible for my participation in an exercise program and it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any exercise program. I understand that Spira Power Yoga and Spira Teachers or Affiliates are not responsible for my pa... Spira Power Yoga: 75 Min Power Yoga Flow
I understand that Spira Power Yoga and Spira Teachers or Affiliates are not responsible for my participation in an exercise program and it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any exercise program.]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-04-18T14_15_55-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-04-18T14_15_55-07_00 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 21:15:55 +0000 2016-04-18 2016-04-18 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-04-18T14_15_55-07_00 Spira Power Yoga 4274 Class focused on hamstring strengthening and lengthening as well as an oblique core workout. I understand that Spira Power Yoga and Spira Teachers or Affiliates are not responsible for my participation in an exercise program and it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any exercise program. Class focused on hamstring strengthening and lengthening as well as an oblique core workout. I... Spira Power Yoga: 75 Min Power Yoga Flow
I understand that Spira Power Yoga and Spira Teachers or Affiliates are not responsible for my participation in an exercise program and it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any exercise program.]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-04-04T09_42_30-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-04-04T09_42_30-07_00 Mon, 04 Apr 2016 16:42:30 +0000 2016-04-18 2016-04-11 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-04-04T09_42_30-07_00 Spira Power Yoga yoga,spira,flow,power,inspiration,exercise,yogi,twists 4130 false A fun Spira flow with many creative varieties to spinal twists. The perfect flow for rinsing out the winter blues. Step into spring with a powerful twisted flow. I understand that Spira Power Yoga and Spira Teachers or Affiliates are not responsible for my participation in an exercise program and it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any exercise program. A fun Spira flow with many creative varieties to spinal twists. The perfect flow for rinsing out ... Spira Power Yoga: 75 Min Power Yoga Flow
I understand that Spira Power Yoga and Spira Teachers or Affiliates are not responsible for my participation in an exercise program and it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any exercise program.]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-03-29T20_49_16-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-03-29T20_49_16-07_00 Wed, 30 Mar 2016 03:49:16 +0000 2016-03-30 2016-03-30 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-03-29T20_49_16-07_00 Spira Power Yoga yoga,spira,flow,power 4216 false A live recording of a 75-minute class mostly focused on thighs, glutes and core strength with lots of push ups thrown in as well. I understand that Spira Power Yoga and Spira Teachers or Affiliates are not responsible for my participation in an exercise program and it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any exercise program. A live recording of a 75-minute class mostly focused on thighs, glutes and core strength with lot... Spira Power Yoga: 60 Min Power Yoga Flow

I understand that Spira Power Yoga and Spira Teachers or Affiliates are not responsible for my participation in an exercise program and it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any exercise program.]]> https://spirapoweryoga.podomatic.com/entry/2016-03-13T15_11_09-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-03-13T15_11_09-07_00 Sun, 13 Mar 2016 22:11:09 +0000 2016-03-30 2016-03-14 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/spirapoweryoga/episodes/2016-03-13T15_11_09-07_00 Spira Power Yoga yoga,spira,flow,power 4124 false Full body workout. I understand that Spira Power Yoga and Spira Teachers or Affiliates are not responsible for my participation in an exercise program and it is my responsibility to consult with a physician prior to and regarding my participation in any exercise program. Full body workout. I understand that Spira Power Yoga and Spira Teachers or Affiliates are ...