In recognition of International Yoga Day, we are sharing this first episode of Podmasana Media’s other show YogaScussion in case any Podmasana listeners are not already aware of the show and may also be interested in conversations specifically dedicated to yoga.

In this first episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon participate in the first YogaScussion where they touch on how they met, what brought them to yoga, the role it has played in their lives, the evolution of their practices, the cultural appropriation of yoga, the role of yoga in spirituality, mental health, and the benefits of this ancient system from India.

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About Yogascussion: YogaScussion is a yoga podcast for modern yoga practitioners exploring yoga philosophy, mindfulness, breathwork, trauma-informed practice, and embodied wellness. Hosts Gina Clingerman and Brendon Orr dive into yoga’s past, present, and future through authentic conversations with diverse yoga teachers, meditation guides, wisdom keepers, authors, and conscious entrepreneurs.

Each episode unpacks yoga culture, ancient teachings, nervous system regulation, and practical tools for stress relief, creativity, and personal growth. Whether you’re a certified yoga instructor, a daily meditator, or simply curious about bringing mindfulness off the mat, you’ll find grounded insights that honor tradition while embracing contemporary practice.

New episodes drop every other Wednesday, with short preview episodes in between.

Check out some of the many other YogaScussion episodes from the archive:

• Is Western Yoga Dead? Embodiment & Energy Work with Meghan Lucas

• 8 Limbs of Yoga Explored with Pavithra and Ananya Raja

• Ayurgenomics & Yoga Therapy with Yogacharya Nilachal Padmashanti

• Amplified Yoga & Kundalini Energy | Donovan McGrath

• Yoga, Ayurveda & Emotional Balance | Sophie Malahieude

• Prana, Breath & the Mystery of Being Alive | Bernie Clark

Chapters

• (00:00:05) - Episode 1 of Yoga Scussion
• (00:01:38) - Mentors to Teachers: How We Met
• (00:05:55) - Ron Frost on His First Yoga Class
• (00:09:55) - "How Do You Start Yoga?"
• (00:11:07) - A More Balanced Yoga Studio Vibe
• (00:14:02) - What Keeps Bringing You Back to Yoga?
• (00:19:13) - What Does Yoga Mean to You?
• (00:24:19) - How Has Your Yoga Practice Changed Over Time?
• (00:29:00) - How to Keep Your Yoga Practice Organized
• (00:36:58) - You Think Yoga Is the Best Tool for Evolution
• (00:40:44) - In the Elevator With Yoga
• (00:43:23) - In the Elevator With Emily Brown
• (00:45:56) - How Yoga Teacher Training Changed My Life
• (00:49:29) - How the darkness of my practice informed my teaching
• (00:56:12) - A yogi on the wolf pack
• (00:57:48) - Why Do You Keep Teaching Yoga?
• (01:01:01) - On Re-evaluating My Yoga Teacher
• (01:05:28) - How Yoga Made Me a Better Person
• (01:10:27) - On Yoga and Mental Health
• (01:12:04) - How Yoga Has Evolved
• (01:18:11) - In the Elevator With Yoga
• (01:24:43) - The First Yoga Scussion