YogaScussion: Yoga Talk, Culture, Philosophy & Practice
Welcome to YogaScussion—the yoga podcast that goes beyond the mat. Hosted by Gina Clingerman and Brendon Orr, this weekly yoga talk dives deep into yoga practice, yoga culture, and yoga philosophy with the teachers, healers, writers, and movers who are living it. This isn't a podcast about perfect poses or performative wellness. It's a conversation about what yoga actually looks like in real life—the injuries, the doubt, the breakthroughs, the joy, and the messy, beautiful middle. We explore how ancient wisdom meets modern life, how practice transforms off the mat, and what it means to build community in a world that's forgotten how to connect. Each episode features honest, in-depth conversations with guests who bring diverse perspectives—from Ayurvedic physicians and somatic therapists to poets, musicians, and yoga studio founders. We talk about the eight limbs, the yamas and niyamas, the business of yoga, the neuroscience of stillness, and everything in between. Whether you're a yoga teacher looking for depth, a practitioner seeking community, or someone who's curious about what yoga really is beyond the Instagram aesthetic—YogaScussion is your seat. Subscribe, leave a review, and join the scussion.
Episodes
In this yoga podcast, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman sit down with integrative health practitioner Scott Blossom for a profound yoga talk on navigating the heavy emotional and physical toll of Alzheimer's and cognitive decline. This episode offers a vital perspective on modern yoga culture by shifting the focus to the often-overlooked resilience of family caregivers. Listeners will discover how a dedicated yoga practice, spe...
In this yoga podcast, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman sit down with writing coach and poet Kimberly McElhatten for a profound yoga talk on the intersection of ancient philosophy and the creative process. This episode offers a unique lens on modern yoga culture by revealing how the yamas and niyamas can be directly applied to the yoga practice of writing. Kimberly shares how principles like ahimsa (non-violence) help silence t...
In this yoga podcast, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman explore the unique intersection of yoga philosophy and the creative process with writing coach Kimberly McElhatten. This yoga talk reveals how the ancient frameworks of the yamas and niyamas can be directly applied to the modern yoga practice of writing. Kimberly shares how principles like ahimsa (non-violence) help silence the inner critic, while tapas (the fire of transf...
In this yoga podcast, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman explore the intersection of wellness and trauma-informed pelvic health with guest Sydney Zwicker. This conversation offers a profound lens on modern yoga culture by bridging nervous system regulation, fascial bodywork, and embodied mindfulness to support women in cultivating safety and presence. Listeners will discover how ...
In this yoga podcast preview, hosts Gina Clingerman and Brendon Orr explore the intersection of wellness and anatomy with guest Sydney Zwicker, who describes fascia as the body’s intelligent, mycelial-like network. This conversation offers a unique lens on modern yoga culture by bridging somatic science with spiritual understanding, revealing how fascial tissue connects bone t...
In this yoga podcast, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman welcome Brianna Georgeson, owner of Wild Root Yoga, to explore the intersection of wellness and authentic yoga culture. Brianna shares her transformative journey from high-functioning alcoholism to finding sobriety through yoga, eventually taking over her sacred studio space during the 2020 pandemic. Discover how she cultivated a body-positive community that prioritizes me...
In the next YogaScussion, Brianna Georgeson shares recovering from alcoholism through yoga, taking over Wild Root Yoga in Lincoln, Nebraska during pandemic, creating sacred space for somatic healing, and making yoga accessible as "for everybody else." Wild Root owner discusses teaching yoga philosophy, business challenges from drumming studio neighbors to managing 14 teachers, Reiki master training, holding space for students' brea...
In this YogaScussion, yoga teacher Briiohn Covert shares her transformative journey from managing scoliosis, back pain, and endometriosis to finding healing through body awareness yoga and mindful movement. Discover how yoga for chronic pain management, breath work for anxiety relief, and overcoming body shame through yoga practice can support your wellness journey. Briiohn reveals how the mind-body connection in yoga helps release...
In the next YogaScussion, yoga teacher Briiohn Covert shares her transformative journey from managing scoliosis, back pain, and endometriosis to finding healing through body awareness yoga and mindful movement. Discover how yoga for chronic pain management, breath work for anxiety relief, and overcoming body shame through yoga practice can support your wellness journey. Briiohn reveals how the mind-body connection in yoga helps rel...
In this YogaScussion, author and former Northwestern professor Michael McColly shares how yoga became his anchor after an HIV diagnosis, transforming his practice into a path of care, embodiment, and connection. He discusses teaching yoga to people living with HIV across continents, weaving mindful movement with creative writing to help students feel their words in their bodies. Michael explores walking meditation as urban pilgrima...
In the next episode of YogaScussion, Michael McColly shares his 63-mile urban pilgrimage along Chicago's coast, teaching yoga to people with HIV across Africa and Asia, embodied writing practice at Northwestern, and walking as meditation. Lambda Award-winning author of The After-Death Room, Michael discusses how yoga sustained him through HIV diagnosis, caring for degraded landscapes as spiritual practice, integrating yoga with cre...
In this YogaScussion, yoga studio ownership, yoga teacher training, and yoga philosophy guide Christy Lynn Hicks' journey. Discover yoga for stress management, yoga and embodiment, conscious living yoga, and yoga responsibility practices. Learn how to practice yoga responsibility, yoga for burnout recovery, yoga for corporate leaders, integrating yoga into daily life, and yoga attention practice for sustainable wellbeing on and off...
In the next episode of YogaScussion, Christy Lynn Hicks shares the Yoga of Responsibility framework: directed attention, radical ownership, and regulated leadership for entrepreneurs and business owners. From satellite engineer to 15-year LA studio owner, Christy discusses pandemic closure and depression, bringing yoga philosophy to corporate boardrooms, slowing down versus producti...
In this YogaScussion, Bernie Clark explores Prana: One Breath, Many Worlds as the vital life force connecting ancient yoga wisdom with modern scientific research. Discover how breath physiology influences the nervous system, why fascia research matters for yin yoga practitioners, and practical applications of yoga anatomy for teachers. Bernie shares insights on mindfulness practice, the yoga forest metaphor, and how understanding l...
In the next episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon take a journey through time and chat with Bernie Clark about his book Prana.
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 U...
In this YogaScussion, marine veteran and Zen meditation guide Mark Blacknell shares his raw, honest journey from working-class Philadelphia to finding stability through simple zazen practice. Trained in Soto Zen instruction, Mark now guides seniors, inmates, and youth with a no-jargon, trauma-informed approach: balanced posture, staring at a wall, and raw acceptance. Discover wh...
In the next episode of YogaScussoin, marine veteran and Zen meditation guide Mark Blacknell shares his raw, honest journey from working-class Philadelphia to finding stability through simple zazen practice. Trained in Soto Zen instruction, Mark now guides seniors, inmates, and youth with a no-jargon, trauma-informed approach: balanced posture, staring at a wall, and raw acceptan...
In this YogaScussion, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman engage with Rubina Chadha, a trauma-informed educator and mindfulness expert. Rubina shares her journey into yoga and mindfulness, discussing the importance of breathwork, the challenges faced in the creative industry, and the significance of creating safe spaces for emotional release. The conversation delves into the personal...
In the next episode of YogaScussion, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman engage with Rubina Chadha, a trauma-informed educator and mindfulness expert. Rubina shares her journey into yoga and mindfulness, discussing the importance of breathwork, the challenges faced in the creative industry, and the significance of creating safe spaces for emotional release. The conversation delves in...
In this YogaScussion, Sophie Malahieude shares her 28-year yoga journey from rejection by her first teacher to discovering home in embodied practice. A life coach for midlife women, she bridges yoga, Ayurveda, and emotional intelligence—teaching how to trust the body over intellect, rebalance through awareness, and transform emotions from obstacles into messengers. Sophie disc...
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