In this edition of Kripalu Perspectives, yoga teacher Ray Crist, a longtime student of shamanism, discusses how shamanic tools and principles can infuse greater meaning into both your yoga practice and your life.

Yoga and meditation are not restricted to the mat and cushion. In this edition of the Kripalu Perspectives podcast, Kripalu Yoga teacher, Ayurvedic practitioner, and wellness coach Sarajean Rudman talks about how you can cultivate deeply meditative experiences while enjoying vigorous outdoor activities such as running.

Science is discovering that mind-body practices are extremely effective when it comes to treating PTSD and other forms of trauma. In this edition of Kripalu Perspectives, clinical psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk defines trauma and discusses how yoga and other mindfulness practices can foster compassionate self-observation in those healing from trauma.

Yoga teacher Erica Mather speaks with host Portland Helmich about what body confidence really means, her own struggles with body image, and how yoga launched her on a journey of self-acceptance.

Megha Nancy Buttenheim, founding director of Let Your Yoga Dance® LLC, discusses the exuberance of letting the dance floor be your yoga mat.

Yoga teacher Sam Chase tackles the topic of happiness and explains how yoga and meditation can encourage transformative, positive shifts in your life.

Megan McDonough, CEO of Wholebeing Institute, discusses how the principles of Positive Psychology can expand our definition of human flourishing.

Yoga can be safe, accessible, and empowering for anyone and everyone. Peggy Cappy discusses yoga’s potential to redefine aging in our culture.

Best-selling author Dan Millman discusses ways to develop your talent for living and defines what it means to be a peaceful warrior.

Stanislav Grof delves into his discoveries on non-ordinary states of conciousness and talks about the healing potential of Holotropic Breathwork.