It seems that yoga pants are everywhere these days, but why?! Who invented them? And what did yoga students wear before they were invented? This episode of The Vessel zooms in on the current trend of yoga clothing and also features a guest appearance by 500 RYT, movement artist, and former professional cheerleader, Ericka Kelly.

Flowers. They’re more than just decoration. Herbs and plants have been used for beauty and in conjunction with spirituality for thousands of years. But how can modern yoga students mindfully pair medicinal plants -like cannabis or mugwort- into an authentic practice? Is it possible to find harmony and balance using herbalism? Featuring guest appearances by Devin of Antheus Design and Hannah Mason or Lit Yoga.

Do you turn into an animal when you eat something really great? When’s the last time you had a really sexy plate of food? In this episode we examine the intersection of beauty and food by breaking down what goes into making great food and the philosophy behind it. Featuring chef and host Sarah Adams. Topics: global food, nutrition tips from a model, best places to eat in New York, and more.

Yoga was introduced to North America in the mid 19th century by Swami Vivekananda. Who were 19th century American yogis? And just how dangerous was it to practice yoga in America for the first 100 years after it was introduced? Featuring guest appearance by sexologist, ashtanga yogini, and behavioral therapist Eryvis Halphen. Topics: - The first western yoga teachers and yogins - Cultural receptivity to yoga in the 19th and early 20th century - The myth of Chandra and Ganesha - The yoga saint Ashtavakra

Yoga has been absorbed into popular culture. Over 20 million people “do yoga” in the United States. But what does living and teaching yoga in 2020 really look like? Featuring yoga teacher and rest advocate Kristina Modeste and poet, podcaster, and yoga teacher Olka Baldeh.  Topics: -The sexualisation and capitalization of yoga  -Visibility in yoga  -Diversity in yoga  -Instagram yoga

Welcome to The Vessel. Where philosophy, yoga, and beauty intersect. In this first episode, we break down whether it’s even possible for beauty to be defined. The philosophy behind it. And what ancient yoga sources have to say on it.

The world is escalating exponentially. Disrespect existence and expect resistance. But how do yogins navigate action while staying true to the yoga code? Topics covered:  - Ahimsa: non violence and it's place in today's climate - protest etiquette  - yoga and guided meditation for protestors