Mel's back! Season 2 guest Melanie C. Klein returns for our last full episode (at least for now!)--a fitting close to a successful podcast run. Melanie is an empowerment coach, thought leader, and influencer in the areas of body confidence, aut

Bilingual Yoga & Representation, with Ceci Orozco

May 18th, 2020 41m 42s

Liz became friends with guest and yoga teacher Ceci Orozco in 2017 when Ceci moved to and opened a yoga studio in Gainesville, FL. Originally from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and a former competitive athlete, Ceci has always been profoundly i

Honoring the Roots of Yoga, with Susanna Barkataki

May 11th, 2020 1h 2m

Susanna Barkataki is a teacher, coach, inclusivity promoter and yoga culture advocate. She helps yoga teachers, studios, nonprofits and businesses become leaders in equity, diversity, and yogic values so they can embody thriving yoga leadership

Teaching Online & Democratizing Movement, with Madison Page

May 4th, 2020 1h 7m

Madison Page and her team at Core to Coeur have been at the forefront of the online yoga teaching movement for the past couple years, but COVID-19 has taken their work to a whole new level. Madison is CEO and Co-Founder of Core to Coeur, a tech

Yoga with a Big Y for Couples & Trauma Recovery, with Iman Zawahry and Mohammad Sherif

Mar 26th, 2020 47m 35s

We laughed, cried, and even sweated while recording with two of Liz's closest friends and yoga students, Iman Zawahry and Mohammad Sherif. Liz and Iman first met in a Zumba® class years ago when Liz fell under the trance of Iman's famous body r

Found Space Yoga, with M(elanie) Camellia

Feb 24th, 2020 1h 1m

M(elanie) Camellia is a fat, queer, non-binary yoga teacher and accessibility advocate who creates inclusive spaces for self-inquiry by integrating spiritual teachings and accessible, trauma-informed practices with the spirit of social justice.

Metta - Loving Kindness - Meditation

Feb 17th, 2020 8m 33s

In honor of this season of love, and inspired by our most recent episode with Tracee Stanley, this week Liz shares a guided metta, or loving kindness, meditation. Listen in a restful, comfortable seat or on a walk or drive (with eyes open, of c

Tenderizing the Heart through Intentional, Empowered Living, with Tracee Stanley

Feb 10th, 2020 49m 16s

Tracee Stanley shares teachings that are sourced from more than 18 years of study in the tradition of the Himalayan Masters, Sri Vidya, and Tantra. The focus of her teachings--and our conversation--are yoga nidra, meditation, self-empowerment,

The Path to Recovery and Restorative Justice, with Nick Utley

Jan 27th, 2020 50m 54s

Nick Utley's journey has taken him from Florida to California and back to Florida again; from substance abuse to recovery; to restorative justice and yoga in jail. Originally from Gainesville, FL, Nick graduated with degrees in Anthropology and

From Netflix to Social Justice, with Maris Degener

Jan 20th, 2020 1h 8m

The 2018 Netflix documentary I Am Maris tells the story of today's guest, Maris Degener, along her path to healing from a crippling and life-threatening eating disorder. As Maris and those close to her describe, yoga played a key role in her re

Decolonizing Yoga & Wellness, with Anusha Wijeyakumar

Jan 13th, 2020 1h 6m

Anusha Wijeyakumar is a teacher, motivational speaker, author, business owner, and healthy shot of butt-kicking energy that reminds us to reclaim our power and take control of our lives. A lifelong student of Hinduism and Buddhism—and Hindu her

Season 3 Teaser

Oct 10th, 2019 1m 13s

Hey, Beyond Asana fam! We're (almost) back! On Season 3 we chat with guests dismantling oppression in the yoga and wellness arenas, giving voice to the voiceless, and finding space, love, and acceptance through yoga. Stay tuned for a full episo

You Asked, We Answered: Live Q&A Recording, with Leila Dylla

Aug 5th, 2019 1h 13m

Leila She’s-Kind-Of-A-Big-Dylla is back! And Aaron takes his first yoga class! (Stay tuned for a replacement 60-second pitch segment in Season 3.) We fulfilled requests for more of Liz’s thoughts about yoga and spiritual practice and offered ta

Bhakti + Therapy, an Rx for Transformation, with Dhanya Rico

Jul 23rd, 2019 49m 35s

Liz rides solo this week with international Bhakti music sensation Dhanya Rico. A powerful voice of the conscious music community, Dhanya was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela and is daughter of two-time Latin Grammy winning artist Ilan Che

Music, an Embodiment of Our Collective Spirit, with Alexandra Love of Beautiful Chorus

Jul 15th, 2019 59m 33s

We haven't conducted a formal study, but we're pretty sure at least 75% of yoga asana classes play Beautiful Chorus at least once per class. A meditative women’s chorus dedicated to rhythmic music, resonance therapy, and personal alignment, Bea

Body Image and Authentic Empowerment, with Melanie Klein

Jul 8th, 2019 1h 4m

Surprise! Producer Steve fills in for Aaron who missed this week's episode with Melanie Klein. A coach, thought leader, author, and influencer in the areas of body confidence, authentic empowerment, and visibility, Melanie is shaking the founda

Curves, Cacao, and Creating Space, with Dana A. Smith

Jul 1st, 2019 52m 14s

Dana A. Smith has been a pioneer of inclusive yoga in the West for the past 20 years. Founder and owner of Spiritual Essence Yoga, Dana is the creative visionary behind the international Yes! Yoga Has Curves movement. Her message is simple, yet

From Anxiety to Stillness, with Adam Whiting

Jun 24th, 2019 1h 2m

Adam Whiting's path to yoga inspires students and teachers across the globe. With authenticity and humor, Adam shares how he's found stillness and steadiness despite living with anxiety and panic attacks, his journey from the States to Australi

The Alchemy of Trauma, with Sanaz Yaghmai

Jun 17th, 2019 53m 56s

Founder of the Alchemy of Trauma, Sanaz Yaghmai, Psy.D, teaches yoga and holds healing space in communities that have experienced the heights of trauma and isolation. With humility and heart, Sanaz speaks to how she turned her own traumatic exp

A Trauma- and Social Justice-Informed Approach to Yoga, with Hala Khouri

Jun 9th, 2019 49m 30s

Hala Khouri lights a fire within yoga communities and beyond to respond to injustice and support our collective liberation. Hala is one of the creators of Off the Mat, Into the World, a nonprofit dedicated to utilizing the tools of yoga and som

Creating a Worldwide Accessible Yoga Community, with Jivana Heyman

Jun 3rd, 2019 1h 8m

The first thing Jivana Heyman does when he enters a yoga studio, restaurant, store, or community space is scope out its accessibility. Are the hallways wide enough for wheelchairs? Are there ramps? Do the chairs accommodate all body sizes? Foun

Healing Warriors' Unseen Wounds, with Dan Nevins

May 27th, 2019 1h 7m

Get the tissue box ready. Dan Nevins’ journey to yoga brings some serious tears (and curse words). A veteran, yoga teacher, and inspirational speaker, Dan has been empowering communities across the globe with a message of resilience and hope fo

Inclusivity and Sustainability as a Studio Owner and Teacher, with Samantha Jones

May 20th, 2019 55m 16s

What’s the connection between caring for the environment and practicing yoga? Our guest Samantha Jones fills us in. She also shares her experience as a studio owner, yoga teacher, mother, and verified rock-and-roll star. Plus, she sprinkles in

Sister Science: Divine Healing through Yoga and Ayurveda, with Dhyana and Syama Masla

May 13th, 2019 57m 13s

Sisters Syama and Dhyana Masla are on a journey to awaken others to divine purpose. The mindful masterminds behind the online community and movement “Sister Science,” Syama and Dhyana root their various offerings in a desire to serve and guide

Yoga for Eating Disorders and Body Mindful Language, with Jennifer Kreatsoulas

Apr 29th, 2019 50m 36s

Our first Season 2 guest is Jennifer Kreatsoulas, the founder of Yoga 4 Eating Disorders, who challenges listeners to consider the language used when teaching, talking about, and practicing yoga. With love and respect, she encourages us to repl