The Funny Thing About Yoga

The Funny Thing About Yoga

Welcome to The Funny Thing About Yoga. Each week, Giana Gambino and Bradshaw Wish talk all things yoga with a touch of humor. From their years of experience as both yoga students and teachers, they cover every topic from the technical inquiries of the physical practice, to the business side of teaching, to casual banter about yoga playlists or disruptive students, and everything and anything in between. They also invite listeners in to contribute to real conversations on real topics we face daily. This podcast is sure to inspire yoga teachers and practitioners alike, or at least make you laugh for a moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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February 10, 2025 65 mins

This week, we’re joined by the incredible Alexandria Crow for an insightful conversation on using social media to share a message and make an impact. We explore her background in design, how she established her authentic voice, and her candid take on “selling” in today’s world. Alexandria shares why storytelling is the ultimate tool for connection, why followers don’t equal sales, and offers invaluable business advice.

We also dive ...

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In this episode, we kick things off with a big rant about Giana’s travels, moving, Los Angeles, Bradshaw’s tattoos, ghosts, and real estate. Then, we dive into Giana’s experience of settling into San Francisco and returning to the audition process.


We break down the many different styles of auditions and offer advice for teachers navigating them. Giana shares her personal journey of re-entering auditions after some time away. Af...

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Our first bonus episode of 2025 kicks off strong! Today we’re answering three questions from two international listeners—one about cisgender men teaching prenatal yoga, and two others about making eye contact with students or what to do about teaching while sick. Let’s get into it!




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This week, we’re honored to welcome Chicago yoga legend Gabriel Halpern to The Funny Thing About Yoga. Gabriel founded The Yoga Circle in 1985 and has been teaching yoga longer than we’ve been alive! Sitting down with him was an absolute treat as we explored the vastness of his life’s work—from discovering yoga through Yogi Bhajan and Kundalini to studying with Iyengar, sharing his philosophies, and the invaluable lessons he’s lear...

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In this episode of The Funny Thing About Yoga, Giana, and Bradshaw dive into the world of workshops! Bradshaw shares all the juicy details from his recent handstand workshop, and the duo breaks down how to structure workshops, their purpose, and why they’re valuable for both teachers and students. Along the way, they sprinkle in plenty of laughs with stories about "stealing" content, giving credit where it’s due, spilled coffee dis...

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This week on The Funny Thing About Yoga, Giana and Bradshaw sit down with fellow yoga podcaster J. Brown for an unfiltered conversation about life behind the mic. They share all the details about recording episodes, trying to stay ahead, navigating listenership, and what it means to have a platform—and whether that comes with responsibility.

J. reflects on his decade-long journey as a podcaster, sharing how he’s landed interviews wi...

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In this exciting season opener, Bradshaw and Giana reflect on how The Funny Thing About Yoga has found its groove, celebrating the joy of their "friend dates" and the personal and professional growth they've experienced with each episode. They share their big 2025 goals for the podcast and their business, C.A.Y.A. Yoga School, including plans for their 300-hour teacher training and growing their offerings.

The duo dives into the bus...

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In our final episode of Season 2, we kick things off with a delightfully random mix of banter: air fryers, ice cream, Bradshaw’s dog, cow udders, and kitchen renovations (and that’s just the beginning). As we reflect on a year of podcasting, we share fun listener stats—like our most popular episodes, countries you’re tuning in from, and how much the podcast has grown. We even brainstorm a hilariously sneaky (and completely unethica...

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December 9, 2024 57 mins

This week, we’re joined by the incredible Yvonne Kingsley, a yoga teacher based in San Francisco who’s been sharing her practice for over a decade. After having the pleasure of taking her classes, we can confidently say they’re the perfect blend of thoughtful sequencing, mindfulness, and grounding strength. Yvonne’s calming presence, sharp sense of humor, and inspiring approach to dharma talks, pacing, and meditation truly left us ...

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In this episode, we get personal and candid about the holiday season—both the joy and the stress it brings. We chat about our new Thanksgiving traditions, the old ones we cherish, and the many personal memories tied to childhood, family dynamics, and a whole lot of dysfunction. From navigating grief and setting boundaries to reflecting on mental health and holiday stress, we cover it all.

We also explore how turning to your yoga pra...

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In this short bonus episode, the holiday spirit kicks things off with lighthearted banter specifically around subbing yoga classes. Then, they dive into listener questions, starting with how to begin teaching yoga part-time, sharing practical tips and ideas along the way. Next, they tackle the nuances of incorporating Hindu mythology into classes, offering thoughtful perspectives on honoring tradition while keeping it accessible an...

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This week’s episode kicks off with the usual banter as Giana and Bradshaw chat about why Giana is always right, her latest moving updates, the quirks of dating a non-native English speaker, and stories about Giana’s grandparents.

Then, they dive into the nitty-gritty of exclusivity contracts in the yoga world. What exactly are they? Have Giana or Bradshaw ever signed one? And—plot twist—who do you think should actually be in jail?

Th...

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This week on The Funny Thing About Yoga podcast, we kick things off with life updates, announcements, and our thoughts on the Kundalini documentary Breath of Fire before diving into the heart of the episode: boundaries. We get real about setting boundaries with students, from navigating studio culture and managing time to dealing with button-pushing dynamics. We also address advocating for fair pay, clarifying job expectations, and...

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In this episode, Bradshaw and Giana reunite in San Francisco for a much-needed break from their routines, embracing life as students once again. They share the joys of sampling delicious foods, hiking scenic trails, and exploring new ways to breathe inspiration into their teaching. Bradshaw opens up about the inner changes he’s going through and how he plans to introduce new approaches into his practice, one step at a time. Giana t...

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In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring and down-to-earth Haley Havelock, a yoga teacher based in San Francisco. Growing up with a yoga teacher mom, Haley’s journey to the mat is a unique blend of rebellion, tradition, and personal discovery. We explore her distinctive upbringing, her path to discovering yoga independently, and how she’s woven dharma talks and storytelling into her teaching style. Haley opens up about the c...

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Join us for our monthly bonus episode! Today, we’re kicking things off with Halloween fun—chatting about yoga costumes, nostalgic 80s and 90s toys, fandoms, obsessions, and more. Then, we dive into your spooky yoga stories. Trigger warning: this episode contains some creepy or unsettling tales that may not be for everyone. We asked our audience to send in their wildest yoga experiences, and we’re reacting to them all. This episode ...

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In this episode of The Funny Thing About Yoga, we’re all about the hips! But first, we kick things off with our classic banter—Bradshaw's new cat, new tattoos and piercings, and some spot-on impressions guaranteed to make you laugh. Then, we dive deep into the complexities of the hips: exploring muscle compartments, sharing cues we love (and a few we don’t), and breaking down functional movement. Bradshaw opens up about his experie...

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In this episode of The Funny Thing About Yoga, Giana and Bradshaw take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reflecting on their early days as yoga teachers. They kick things off with casual banter about dating apps, mispronunciations, and whether anyone else in the world is named Bradshaw. From there, they veer into wild tangents that have absolutely nothing to do with yoga—but you'll want to stick around for the laughs.


When they...

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This week's episode of The Funny Thing About Yoga kicks off with some lighthearted banter between Giana and Bradshaw about their names, settling in, and stimming. Then, they begin talking about updating their teaching, with Bradshaw starting by sharing his thoughts on looking outside the yoga world for inspiration, while Giana catches a case of the giggles. Once they get back on track, they dive into a meaningful conversation about...

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This episode kicks off with Bradshaw confessing to being hungover, as Giana pushes them to podcast through it and keeping things real. They reflect on returning from the Joshua Tree retreat, feeling a little burnt out, and how their behind-the-scenes experience contrasts with guests' perceptions. This leads to today’s main topic: lifting the veil on the yoga world.


Giana and Bradshaw dive into pivotal moments that have expos...

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