Mon, 27 September 2010
Karl Erb, one of San Francisco’s senior yoga teachers, learned in May of 2010 that he had cancer. Rather than retreat from the world, Karl shared his experience; strength and hope via his blog inspiring people the world over. As Karl prepares to return to teaching, he offers his reflections on getting sick, facing his mortality and coming through the other side by turning to his years of yoga practice for strength, courage and inspiration.
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Wed, 15 September 2010
Modern western psychology is fairly new on the healing stage dating back only as far as Sigmund Freud. Eastern psychology on the other hand dates back thousands of years. In this interview psychologist and yoga teacher Jeremi McManus talks about growing up in India as a Christian missionary and then coming back to the United States to study western psychology only to find that his yoga practice would swing his attention back to Indian pscychology. |
Mon, 2 August 2010
Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that affects the nervous system by deteriorating the myelin sheath that coats the nerves. This causes the nerves to short out in much the same way an electrical wire might if the plastic coating surrounding it were damaged. MS can cause a wide array of challenges ranging from loss of feeling to paralysis and even death. Jane Gould, a San Francisco area yoga teacher was diagnosed with MS and used Tibetan healing and yoga in conjunction with western medicine to a manage the disease and even reverse some of its effects. She now offers yoga classes for others with MS and has seen the same miraculous results in many of her students. In this interview Jane tells her own inspiring story and offers hope to others living with MS. Resources Jane Gould’s Website National MS Socieity Tibetan Acadamy WebMD MS &Yoga Video
Suggested Reading Yoga & MS by Loren Martin Fishman, M.D. |
Sun, 18 July 2010
City of Hope is one of the leading treatment and research facilities for Cancer, HIV and diabetes in the world. Their unique approach to addressing live threatening illnesses by looking at the whole person has resulted many treatments that are being used today around the world and the research they are doing today holds promise for more effective and less invasive treatments in the future. Yoga for Hope uses the passion people feel for yoga raise money for this important work. In this interview Mindy Finkelstein talk about this nation-wide fundraiser and talks about how you can get involved. Resources Yoga For Hope Benefit- Get Involved
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Sat, 26 June 2010
Every culture and tribe has a creation myth to explain the origins of life and the human condition in which we find ourselves. While these myths may have little to do with modern science, they do tell us a lot about ourselves. In her book, In the Beginning, Creation Myths from Around the World, Carolyn North gathers and retells some of these powerful stories. In this podcast she explains the differences and striking similarities between these myths.
Resources Carolyn's Website Purchase In the Beginning, Creation Myths from Around the World |
Thu, 10 June 2010
Being a vegetarian has never been easier but finding restaurants, especially when traveling can be a challenge. That is where the “Happy Cow” website can help. This handy website was started by Eric Brent as a way to find healthy food choices when dining out. In this podcast Eric share his thoughts on creating a healthy, plant-based diet and finding restaurants menus that offer vegetarians something other than salad. Whether you are a vegetarian already, thinking of becoming one or simply want to reduce the amount of meat in your diet, this episode will be inspiring and helpful! Resources |
Wed, 2 June 2010
Millions of men and woman each year try to lose weight and get back in shape and yet that goal can seem very elusive. Some are able to take weight of for a time but have difficulty keeping the pounds off while others dread the hunger pains and cravings that seem to accompany so many diets. Wanda Pierce, a San Francisco based massage therapist shares her struggles and ultimate success in losing weight and keeping the weight off by taking a mindful approach that included a variety of healthy and satisfying foods, moderate exercise and regular bodywork. Her story is inspiring and uplifting for anyone who wants to improve their health. Resources
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Tue, 11 May 2010
In spite of all the scientific evidence to the contrary there are numerous groups that provide so-called ex-gay therapy to help homosexuals overcome their same sex desires and lead “normal” lives. Not only do these treatment centers fail in their attempts to change sexual orientation, participants in these programs almost always come out the other side psychologically and emotionally traumatized. In this interview Jallen Rix returns to Inquire Within to discuss his new book, Ex Gay, No Way. By sharing his experience and wisdom Jallen offers a hope for all people, gay and straight, who have fallen victim to religious abuse.
Resources Healing from Ex-gay Therapy (Jallen’s previous interview)
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Thu, 15 April 2010
The Rev. Martin Luther King is best known for his work on civil rights and for advocating non-violent resistance. Few people, however, know about his religious convictions and what he preached from the pulpit. Be Scofield a San Francisco based spiritual activist has done extensive research into King’s theology and has uncovered some surprising information about King’s beliefs beyond that of civil rights. Be holds a B.A. in Psychology/Philosophy from Warren Wilson College, has done graduate coursework in Postcolonial Anthropology and is currently pursuing a Master's of Divinity at Starr King School for the Ministry in the Unitarian Universalist tradition with an emphasis in women’s studies and counter oppression. His website God Bless the Whole World is a free online educational resource that provides tools for personal and social transformation. The site feature hundreds of videos, audio files, articles and courses on social justice, spiritual activism, counter oppression, environmentalism and self care among many others.
Resources King's God: The Unknown Faith of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - Article in Tikkun Magazine, by Be Scofield God Bless the Whole World Website The Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute
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Fri, 12 February 2010
Judith Hanson Lasater is a world famous yoga instructor who has been teaching since 1971. She has studied directly with B.K.S Iyengar, is a physical therapist and holds a Ph.D. in East-West psychology. She has taught and lectured the world over and is one of the original founders of the California Yoga Teachers Association. In this podcast, Judith discusses her new book, “Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana” and her unique and revolutionary approach to the body.
Sync with iPod • Return to Directory Resources Judith’s Website Purchase Yoga Body: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana Other Books by Judith Hanson Lasater A Year of Living Your Yoga Yoga Abs Yoga for Pregnancy 30 Essential Yoga Poses Living Your Yoga Relax and Renew What We Say Matters: Practicing Nonviolent Communication Direct download: Exploring_the_Yoga_Body_with_Judith_Lasater.mp3 Category:podcasts -- posted at: 6:17 AM |
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