Yogaland Podcast

Today, we're talking to Cyndi Lee, who was the first Western female yoga teacher to combine Tibetan Buddhism and yoga. Cyndi and I worked together many times when I was an editor at Yoga Journal and I have so much respect for her. You'll see why in this candid, down-to-earth interview. Cyndi is is not only inspiring, but she's a living testament to how practicing yoga and meditation for many years can help you navigate life's ups and downs with grace.We talk about:* Cyndi's career as a professional dancer in the 1980s--including what it was like working with Cyndi Lauper* The journey that led Cyndi to open the legendary Om Yoga studio in New York City* Her recent studies that led her to become a Buddhist chaplain, what that entails, and how that intersects with yoga for her* Cyndi's double hip replacement, what she learned from it, and how the healing process is going for her. Plus, she shares what advice she’d give to others who are facing a similar situation.Show notes; http://www.jasonyoga.com/podcast