Yogi Misfit Sessions

Tribe, If you haven't found Dylan, he's a "100% of time traveling" yoga teacher. Joining this weeks episode, he shares with us a look into how he became the traveling teacher. When job loss hit him, he took his part-time yoga teaching with him to Los Angeles. With a home base following, to Youtube videos and finding the opportunity to continue his journey, traveling and teaching combined in one life. We talk about how he stopped looking into the future, trying to find a place that yoga would lead him, but rather polishing the mirror of the experience of it. How letting go of looking to prove himself to others but realizing he was trying to prove it to himself. Dylan shares with us books he's reading, what he's geek-ing out over, and expands on what he's been teaching.Find more about Dylan:Dylan WernerInstagramMusic: 92elm - All For MeFriend of the Week: OhmmeCheck out their functional and stylish yoga gear. Use ‘DANNI’ to get 15% off your order.SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you

Tribe, I'm honored to present to you the collaboration between the Yogi Misfit Sessions and Fierce Calm. Each month, we'll bring you a compelling story about how yoga has saved a life, with bonus mini stories on yoga's ability to heal and transform. For today's episode I had the pleasure of sharing Mariel Whitmond's journey. A yoga teacher that has an inspiring and empowering story on how she found value in herself rather than looking for it in others.Battling health complications, self-worth, and self-acceptance, she decided to stop living her life for other people. Changing her high-stress job in the fashion industry, focusing on her health. She took her teacher training just after two years of the journey of self-discovery. Capturing the value of human connection, and sharing her compassion for it. From a place of feeling lonely to finding how to empower others to feel that they are not.Stay tuned to hear more stories from Blair Sanning and Cara Forrester.Learn more about today's guest:Mairel Whi

Just two dudes talking about dharma...You loved mine and Rocky's banter so much we decided to bring you "Dharma Dudes". A monthly spin-off from The Yogi Misfit Session where Rocky and I get to talk about whatever we and you want. For our first episode, we wanted to talk about dharma. What is it? What does it mean you us as individuals? Rocky takes the driver seat and breaks it down beautifully.Tune in and enjoy. Oh, and if you have any topic requests please make sure to send them in.Did you know Rocky and I are leading a NYE retreat together? Check it out here:https://www.dannipomplun.com/retreat/new-years-eve-mexico-2018-2019/MUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://donorbox.org/support-yogi-misfit-sessions-podcastFRIEND OF THE SHOW: Ohmme: Check out their functional and stylish yoga gear. Use ‘DANNI’ to get 10% off your order.WRITE A REVIEW: If you like the podcast, please leave a review or rating on iTunes

Hey tribe, For this week's session, we have the hugely interesting Colin Hall. Colin is a super smart guy who really knows his stuff about yoga philosophy. Join us as we do a deep dive into philosophy, history and the current state of yoga. This session was great for me as I personally struggled with yoga philosophy when I first began as the concepts seemed so large and overwhelming so it's amazing to talk to someone like Colin who can break it down and present it in an accessible way. Hope you guys enjoy nerding out with us. Learn more about Colin:www.colinhallyoga.comInstagramMUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE SHOW: If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting https://donorbox.org/support-yogi-misfit-sessions-podcastFRIEND OF THE SHOW: Brett Larkin’s Online Teacher Training: Go to http://brettlarkin.com/danni to download the course brochure, and use promo code ‘danni’ when you sign up to get $100 off & my Flight School videos.WRITE A R

I'm honored to have Janet Stone, AKA Mama Stone, on the show this week. She's the one who helped to demystify chanting when before I used to be afraid of it and make fun of it. We sit down and chat about how motherhood and raising her daughters have influenced her yoga practice and her teaching, as well as how chanting is a gateway to opening within. We also talk about bhakti, the yoga of devotion, and how it calls for all of us to acknowledge all of our emotions, instead of suppressing them.Chanting in Sanskrit has a special vibrational quality with none of its previous associations you might have attached. Despite chanting to various deities, or calling forth for a certain energy, it is an invocation to draw inward and start over again, and again, and again--and it doesn't matter if you are a singer or not. Next time you chant, see the emotional and physical changes that may arise. Tune in, and let's sing together!Learn more about Janet:www.janetstoneyoga.comInstagramMUSIC: Process by 92elmSUPPORT THE

Tribe, I'm honored to present to you the collaboration between the Yogi Misfit Sessions and Fierce Calm. Each month, we'll bring you a compelling story about how yoga has saved a life, with bonus mini stories on yoga's ability to heal and transform.This session, I got to chat with Yoga Girl London, Hannah Barrett. We talk about how yoga entered her life, how it helped her during her pregnancies, especially after the birth of her second child. Her daughter Emily was born premature and the pregnancy leading up to her birth was very concerning. With this experience, Hannah now advocates for awareness on PTSD and post-natal depression and wrote an e-book called Strength Through Yoga sharing knowledge from what she underwent.My friends at Fierce Calm are a growing collective of yoga practitioners from all backgrounds and abilities who have each identified with the words 'Yoga Saved My Life' and come together as a movement to inspire & empower each other without judgment and with compassion. This is something t

Yogis, meet the incredibly kind and amazing Faith Hunter. I credit her with really helping me to make the jump into teaching yoga with her encouragement. For this session, we talk about dealing with her brother's battle with HIV and the huge role yoga had in her life with questioning her belief in spirituality, and what it's like to lose someone to this virus. Committing to a practice both on a physical and spiritual level, Faith was able to re-establish her connection to God, and how time to yourself is a personal haven.We also talk about what it means to be "spiritually fly," and how being spiritually fly can show up in someone's life. Meditation is also a huge component of this practice--Faith gives her best advice to starting a meditation practice and maintaining one, letting it feel like drinking water instead of a chore. To complement daily meditation, Faith created the Shades of Soul Meditation Journal inspired by her cousin and infused with her original poems to promote healing, connection, and elevat

My guest for this session is fellow house music lover Cristi Christensen. I knew I'd vibe with her immediately because we both value music as a connection conduit to ourselves, others, and our students. She hosts this event called Deep Exhale in LA in partnership with house DJ Marques Wyatt which combines music and fluid movement as an emotional and physical release for the body, as well as a safe space to just be. We discuss how dance is a spiritual experience and how it's awesome somatic therapy that can take the place of other vices we are prone to turn to.Learn more about Christi:Website URLwww.cristichristensen.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cristi_christensen/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cristi.christensen.1 MUSIC: Process by 92elmFRIEND OF THE SHOW:Liforme: Check out their eco-friendly, non-slip Yoga mats that have been produced to provide you the best foundation for your Yoga practice. Use code ‘DANNIP2019’ to get 10% off your order.WRITE A REVIEWIf you like the podcast, please

Hey yogis! By now, we've finished reading book #3 of the Yogi Misfit Book Club, The Alchemist. If you haven't yet finished it--no worries! Keep on keepin' on but there are spoilers ahead!This session, I talk about the story of the Alchemist. If metaphorical stories or self-help books are not your jam, this book will not be for you. The Alchemist is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho. Originally written in Portuguese, has become an international bestseller and has been translated into over 65 languages. As an allegorical story, The Alchemist follows a young Andalusian shepherd named Santiago in his journey to the pyramids of Egypt, after having a recurring dream of finding a treasure there.Some things that stood out to me were following your dreams with a sense of responsibility and how love should always be supportive. The biggest thing that really struck me was also about being in the present and in the moment, going through the process that will get you towards your end goal.What were some things that

I am beyond honored to have Sri Dharma Mittra on the podcast this week. A former body builder, jiu jitsu practitioner, and wrestler, Sri Dharma moved from his home country of Brazil to New York City with the help of his brother to study with Yogi Gupta. He then went on to assist Yogi Gupta and found the Dharma Yoga New York Center.We talk about doing all things with compassion (and understanding that it starts from a place of ethics), the importance of studying scripture, where to start with studying the scriptures, and understanding the yamas and niyamas.Being healthy (by way of a vegan diet), having a sense of self-control, being dedicated to a teacher, and observing the 8-Limbed Path is Sri Dharma's best advice for success in any aspect of your life.Learn more about Sri Dharma Mittra:Instagram Facebook TwitterMUSIC:Process by 92elmFRIEND OF THE SHOW:Liforme: Check out their eco-friendly, non-slip Yoga mats that have been produced to provide you the best foundation for your Yoga practice. Use code

Tribe, I'm honored to present to you the collaboration between the Yogi Misfit Sessions and Fierce Calm.Each month, we'll bring you a compelling story about how yoga has saved a life, with bonus mini stories on yoga's ability to heal and transform. Fierce Calm is a growing collective of yoga practitioners from all backgrounds and abilities who have each identified with the words 'Yoga Saved My Life' and come together as a movement to inspire & empower each other without judgment and with compassion. This is something that I think we can all stand behind.Veteran Kris Pace suffered a traumatic brain injury during his service leaving him with chronic pain and PTSD. Yoga gave its support to Kris after experiencing frustration with the Veteran Affairs health care system. Manifesting as a physical practice initially, yoga showed its spiritual side that encouraged him to become a teacher when he didn't want to be. Being vulnerable during class cracked something open within that altered Kris' life as he knew it.&

This session is a powerful one and I'm extremely honored to have Marshawn Feltus as my guest this week. Just before his 18th birthday, an altercation he recalls as “senseless street violence” escalated into a fatal shooting and landed him a 38-year prison sentence. During his incarceration, he took his first yoga class that forever altered his life then took the seat of the teacher to lead over 800 men in Ashtanga.After serving almost 19 years, Marshawn opened up ACT Yoga, the first studio in the underserved Chicago-Austin area. ACT stands for "Awareness, Change, and Triumph."We sit down and talk about the mental benefits of yoga, and why he finds this practice to be so valuable. Being in an underserved community, he shares his challenges with de-mystifying yoga ("I thought yoga was for skinny white women, like I thought basketball and football were for the brothers."), and how he tries to make this practice sustainable and attainable more than a one-time experience on the mat.Learn more about Marshawn:Yoga S

Welcome to the Girlfriend Gab Podcast with Danni + Rocky!Just kidding. But wouldn't that be super fun? Anyway, on with the show...Rocky Heron is a really good friend, mentor, and a huge inspiration to me--I credit him for giving me the final push into becoming a yoga teacher. As a teacher for the Mazé Method and having gone through trainings with him, Rocky is a huge wealth of knowledge of not only the body and how it moves, but teaching the yoga asanas and thinking critically about teaching.We also talk about what yoga is to different people--regular yoga vs. irregular yoga, if you will. We all have different frameworks, depending on what your lineage or training background might be, but it's all yoga. Keeping a line of inquiry in your own practice is also crucial; it's one of the best ways to discover your body and to encourage growth within your practice and teaching. What's working? How can you approach it differently?I hope you enjoy listening in to this session and want to know if you have any takeaways

For Session 64 I was joined by the female version of me – Lauren Zoeller. She is a true powerhouse who does all the things. She’s a yoga teacher, a coach and a podcaster.We talk about pouring from an empty cup. This is something I’ve struggled with the past year where I felt like I kept on giving until I almost burnt myself out. Lauren gives great advice on how we can only care for others by caring for ourselves first, otherwise, we will just burn ourselves out and end up running on empty.I loved her emphasis on getting a morning routine of self-care that is specific and works for you. It’s something I’ve put a lot of effort into and starting the day right with a bit of self-love can make a huge difference to not only you but those around you.Learn more about Lauren:Lauren’s website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey yogis!By now, we've finished reading book #2 of the Yogi Misfit Book Club, The Four Agreements by Don Ruiz. If you haven't yet finished it--no worries! Keep on keepin' on but there are spoilers ahead!This session, I've got a few Yogi Misfits on the show. For some of them, it was the first time reading this book, and for a few, the second or third time. We talk about the takeaways from both perspectives. Something that really stood out to me from this book is how you cannot make assumptions, especially where someone is coming from; you don't necessarily know their life experiences and background that shapes their thought process.Above all, Ruiz lists doing your best. I see this all the time in the classroom--someone gunning to win 1st place at yoga. We also talk about how this applies in our daily lives.Finally, spiritual warriors. What does this mean to you? How does this show up in your daily life? They share their interpretations on this.What were some things that stood out to you? Let me know in the Yo

Tribe, I'm excited and honored to present to you the inaugural session that is a collaboration between the Yogi Misfit Sessions and Fierce Calm.Each month, we'll bring you a compelling story about how yoga has saved a life, with bonus mini stories on yoga's ability to heal and transform. Fierce Calm is an growing collective of yoga practitioners from all backgrounds and abilities who have each identified with the words 'Yoga Saved My Life' and come together as a movement to inspire & empower each other without judgment and with compassion. This is something that I think we can all stand behind.I've got Joseph Armstrong on this show, and he shares his story about how yoga profoundly affected him. Having a history of drug usage, he hit a wall with IV meth usage, bringing him to an impasse. With the help of the 12 Step program and ashtanga yoga, he shares his journey of transformation towards a new life.Stay tuned at the end for two mini stories from Tasha and Maria, too!Learn more about Joseph:josepharmstro

This session is for both yoga students and yoga teachers alike. On session 63, I chat with Margo Lightburn, a teacher who's been teaching and practicing for 16+ years. We talk about sustainability of a yoga teacher because yeah, it looks like all we do is walk around and say things to students, but there's so much more to it than that. Intelligent sequencing, getting classes to be well-attended, ensuring that we maintain a solid income yet avoiding burnout...these are all different plates that we as teachers spin at any one time. How can all of this be sustainable for any one teacher? On top of that, especially in areas where yoga offerings and yoga teachers are abundant, how can someone stand out as unique instead of being hyper-competitive against each other? We get honest and real, so get ready.Also, we apologise about the audio quality of the interview. We decided to release the episode as we just loved the rawness of the conversation. Thank you for bearing with us.Learn more about Margo:Margo's websiteIn

My guests this week are Mat and Ash, also known as The Yoga Couple. Based out of the Big Island of Hawaii, they've authored a book called The Inner Work. We talk about this book and the inception of the philosophies behind The Inner Work. Blending Western psychology and Eastern yogic philosophy, this book talks about how to discover your authentic self-realized Self. We get into the nitty-gritty of finding your capital-s Self, and the process that it takes on the journey. Coming together to combine their collective experiences and knowledge, they are two individuals worth getting to know.Learn more about Mat + Ash:TheYogaCouple.comInstagramFacebookMUSIC:Fantasy by Dixxy FRIEND OF THE SHOW:Grow Your Yoga Business by Amy McDonald: Take your teaching to the next level and make your yoga business abundant. Amy has developed a 6-week course that will give you strategies to improve your yoga business. Get all the info + bonus goodies from me and take $100 off through promo codes 'dannifullpay' or 'dannipa

If I'm being honest, my fangirl dreams have come true and Tiffany Cruikshank is my guest on the show! I'm thrilled to have her on and we talk about how she transitioned from an acupuncturist to yoga. Tiffany has a well-known school called Yoga Medicine that provides yoga teacher trainings that fuses anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics to work alongside medical professionals for students'/patients' well-being. I really admire her way of how she blends Eastern and Western modalities together and we dive in to that as well. She even gives some credibility to goat yoga...I hope you enjoy this session as much as I enjoyed recording it!Learn more about Tiffany:Yoga Medicine + Seva FoundationInstagramTwitterFacebookMUSIC:So Beautiful by KronicleFRIENDS OF THE SHOW:Brett Larkin Online YTT: Have you been thinking about enrolling in a yoga teacher training, but don't have the time? Go through it at your own pace, anywhere, anytime with access to course material for life. Use code 'DANNI' at checkout for $100 off!WRI

Hey yogis! I'm starting off 2019 with a twist. Krista Lettko, a marketing guru of the agency Authentic Audience, interviews (or hijacks, as she says) me on the show.We talk about the business side of the yoga industry, managing your own brand as a yoga teacher, engaging, maintaining, and growing an authentic audience, and the H-U-S-T-L-E that is being a yoga teacher. There's a whole lot that goes into teaching yoga outside of showing up, maintaining continuing education, and getting those prime-time class slots. Hear about my experience, the lessons learned, and what's to come for the next year. Learn more about Krista:AuthenticAudience.coInstagramFRIENDS OF THE SHOW:If you're interested in continuing your yoga journey in yoga teacher training, I am leading a 200-hour training starting this March in downtown SF. Learn more here.Sewall House Yoga Retreat: Go to www.sewallhouse.com to learn about their amazing personalized yoga retreats.Breathe in Detroit: Need some rad clothes in your life? Use