Purusha and Prakriti are two broad concepts in yoga philosophy. The terms are used slightly differently in a Classical Yoga point of view than in the Tantric Philosophy point of view. Neither is right or wrong. Phoebe and Keric compare the two

What is the Shiva Nataraja?

Apr 8th, 2020 34m 8s

What is the Shiva Nataraja? A quick image search on this topic will return dozens of images of bronze colored statues in multitude of different sizes, shades, and variations. You may have seen this statue in a yoga studio or you may know someon

What is Anusara?

Mar 6th, 2020 35m 51s

If you are a regular listener of the Yoga Chit Chat podcast, you've probably heard Phoebe and Keric mention that they are both Anusara yoga teachers? But what is Anusara yoga? Tune in to this episode to hear Phoebe and Keric chat about what def

What is Tantra?

Feb 21st, 2020 39m 14s

You may have heard the words "tantra" or "tantric practices" mentioned in pop-culture and/or by a few celebrities. But Tantric Philosophy is a vast collection of yogic thought and practice that is widely misunderstood by the general public. Jo

What is Advaita Vedanta?

Jan 27th, 2020 30m

If there is just one reality, then how do we account for multiplicity, diversity, and separation? If everything is spirit, then how does the physical world manifest itself? Advaita Vedanta offers one way of looking at the things and offers an i

What are the Yoga Sutras?

Jan 3rd, 2020 31m 15s

What are the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali? Why are they so important to Western yoga culture? Who was Patanjali? Join Phoebe and Keric for another informal discussion on quite possibly the most influential text in modern yoga.

What are the three A's of Anusara?

Dec 20th, 2019 32m 5s

What are the three A's of Anusara Yoga? Please join Phoebe and Keric for this special episode of Yoga Chit Chat, just for Anusara yoga teachers.

What is Samadhi?

Nov 29th, 2019 27m 6s

What is Samadhi? How do you get it? Have you experienced it? Join Phoebe and Keric for a light-hearted exploration of the deepest and most subtle concept in yoga philosophy.

What is Dhyana?

Nov 21st, 2019 29m 2s

What is Dhyana? Is it a state of being? Is it a practice? Do I want to do it? How do I get to it? What does it have to do with yoga? Please join Phoebe and Keric for an exploration of this key yoga concept.

What is Dharana?

Nov 11th, 2019 32m 30s

What is Dharana? We're working through the Yoga of Eight Limbs. This episode moves us from the practice of yoga to the powers of yoga! Join Phoebe and Keric as they discuss this important topic that is simultaneously a practice and a goal!

What is Pratyahara?

Nov 3rd, 2019 27m 53s

What is Pratyahara?

What is Pranayama?

Oct 27th, 2019 29m 46s

What is Pranayama? And how does it relate to yoga poses? Join yoga teachers Phoebe and Keric for an informal discussion on this more subtle yoga practice.

What is Asana?

Oct 18th, 2019 29m 21s

What is Asana?

What are the Niyamas?

Oct 11th, 2019 30m 58s

What are the Niyamas? How are they related to yoga poses? Are they necessary? Are they important to the practice of yoga? Join Phoebe and Keric for an informal discussion regarding these classical yoga practices and how we can incorporate them

What are Yamas?

Oct 4th, 2019 33m 52s

What are the Yamas? Are they rules for living a yogic life? Do you have to follow them in order to practice yoga? What is the intention? What is the benefit of following them? Join Phoebe and Keric for another informal discussion on these class

What is Lila?

Sep 4th, 2019 26m 32s

What is lila? And why is it so important to Anusara yoga students and teachers? Join teachers Phoebe and Keric for a casual conversation on this important concept.

What is Kula?

Aug 23rd, 2019 28m 48s

What is "kula" and why is such an integral part of many modern day yoga practices?

What are Shiva and Shakti?

Aug 20th, 2019 27m 20s

You may have heard about the Hindu god, Shiva. And you may have also heard the term "Shakti" too. What do the two have to do with each other? Kind of everything. Join Phoebe and Keric as they explore a few ways to conceptualize Shiva and Shakti

What is Maya?

Aug 12th, 2019 29m 38s

If everything is One Supreme Consciousness (One Spirit), then how do we account for difference, diversity, and the material world? The answer is maya. But what is maya? Is it illusion or is it something else?

What is mantra?

Aug 3rd, 2019 32m 25s

You've probably heard the word "mantra" outside of the context of yoga. You might even have your own personal mantra. Please join Phoebe and Keric as they chat about the yoga practice of mantra.

What is Svadhyaya?

Jul 28th, 2019 31m 39s

What does self-study have to do with yoga? Almost everything. Please join Phoebe and Keric for this week's Yoga Chit Chat on this important concept in yoga philosophy.

What is Adhikara?

Jul 21st, 2019 33m 3s

What does it take to be a good yoga student? Find out as Phoebe and Keric discuss their take on the elements of studentship.

What is Samskara?

Jul 12th, 2019 26m 52s

We all have samskaras, impressions, patterns, and habits. They are not necessarily good or bad. Some samskaras serve us, while others do not. Yoga is a practice of pattern recognition and possibly change. Join Phoebe and Keric for another chat

What is Svatantrya?

Jul 6th, 2019 38m 59s

The Sanskrit word "svatantrya" can be translated as "freedom." But does it mean the freedom to do whatever you want? Please join Phoebe and Keric for this episode of Yoga Chit Chat to find out!

What is Purna?

Jul 1st, 2019 32m 4s

Purna is the sanskrit word for fullness. It can also be translated as perfection. Join Phoebe and Keric as they chat about this essential quality of the Universal Spirit and how the two translations connect.