Episode Description
In the next episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon chat with Bernie Clark about his book Prana.
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About YogaScussion: YogaScussion is a dynamic podcast that goes far beyond the yoga mat. Each episode brings together passionate practitioners, teachers, experts, and thought leaders from various backgrounds to dive deep into the rich, nuanced world of yoga. Hosted by Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman, the show explores yoga’s intersection with philosophy, wellness, culture, personal growth, and social issues. Expect authentic, thought-provoking discussions, personal stories, and insights that challenge and expand your understanding of what yoga has meant in the past and what it means today. In each episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon are joined by guests and paid member listeners to share in a collective discussion about what yoga is, what it’s not, what it was, what it wasn’t, what it is becoming, and what it can be.
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Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Intro: Building East-West bridge through prana mythology
- (00:00:45) - Personal history: Prana Yoga Center, Shakti Mai, historical evolution
- (00:01:20) - Etymology of prana: "To bring forth" + breath/movement/volition
- (00:01:50) - Prana as God: Indra's declaration in the Upanishads
- (00:02:16) - Research process: 1990s notebooks, teacher quotes, evolving science
- (00:02:41) - Caution in quoting: Teaching evolves, snapshots in time
- (00:03:15) - Modern science view: Prana as cellular communication energy
- (00:03:45) - Cells in community: Stress, EM fields, chemical signals, light