Go With The Flow: Yoga Conversations with Ben & Rianna

Finally! After two long years, we are back to podcasting! Welcome back to Go With The Flow: Yoga Conversations with Ben & Rianna. In this episode, we talk about "The Journey So Far". It's been more than ten years since we both started teaching yoga and in this episode, we talk about what it's been like so far. Because the journey of a yoga teacher doesn't end at becoming one. Being one is a continuous journey. We talk about our new yoga studio, yoga being the esoteric Bratz doll of the fitness community, the opportunities, struggles, and challenges that we have encountered, and lots of insights for everyone in this journey as well as those who wish to take it.

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In this episode, we talk about "dharma", or our sense of duty or purpose. Like karma, people throw the word dharma around without really know what it means or how it relates to our lives. You would think you were listening to the Secretaries of Labor and Education in this episode as we explore the concept of dharma in the context of our own lived experiences and the study and career choices that we made (or were made for us). Guess who wanted to be medical doctor and who wanted to be a veterinarian? But while we both ended up teaching yoga, we come from different backgrounds that are shaped by the choices that we made and how we perceived our dharma in life. If, after listening to this episode, you realize that your dharma involves sharing the practice of yoga, check out www.innerpowervinyasa.com/training and consider taking our 200H Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training. 

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In this episode, we debunk all the misconceptions of Karma and shed light into how the Yoga philosophy sees it. Learn about it's context as we talk about how old yogic texts really define what this universal concept means. It might surprise some of you! We really enjoyed this conversation. Give it a listen! 

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In light of recent events, we found it fitting to publish this recording  as an episode of our podcast so that it may reach more yogis out there. On June 20,2020, in celebration of the International Day of Yoga, we delivered a talk on "Yoga as Freedom". In yoga practice, much has been said about the myth of the peaceful warrior—practitioners waging a silent war within, using asana, pranayama, and meditation to conquer whatever inner demons we have. But if the universe within us is the same universe within others, then it must be equally important to fight for the peace of others. Their peace is also ours. Find out how to harness the transformative energy of yoga and channel it towards a social manifestation of the great change that we can create for ourselves.

The uncertainty in the midst of this pandemic is scary and confusing for us yoga teachers. We totally understand how you feel and we are here for you. On April 25 and May 6, we did free webinars on navigating this digital shift and understanding our roles as teachers in this crisis. We shared our experience on how we've been handling the situation ourselves and some tips and advice on how to hold virtual space for others. We thank our fellow yoga teachers who participated for allowing us to record the webinar audio so that we can upload and publish it as a podcast episode. Here it is! Have a listen. 

In this episode we interview one of our graduates, Trina Sotto! She has been practicing since 2003 and we talk about her journey towards going for her dreams of teaching yoga from her corporate job. We focus a lot in this interview on her as a prenatal and post partum yoga teacher so you'll hear a lot of questions from us about it. This interview was also really helpful for us to clarify misconceptions about how to deal with pregnant ladies in our classes. If you're a teacher, listen! We hope you enjoy this light-hearted and informative conversation as much as we did.  To our dearest Trina, we are so proud and happy for you! 

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For Dona, yoga has been present in her life in so many ways -- from games that sharpened her intuition as a child, to her love for music and movement, to her connection with her feminine energy, as well as the people she has learned from. This episode shows how maturity in the practice is setting aside labels and being too stern about what Yoga is and is not. Listen to this inspiring conversation that makes us confident in being unapologetically ourselves. 

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Fresh from the critical and commercial success of her one-woman play, Every Brilliant Thing, and a few weeks before she is due to give birth to her third baby, we sat down with Teresa Herrera at her home to talk about yoga, the Global Mala Project Manila, motherhood, theater and everything that this multi-talented individual has dabbled in. With her lifelong experience as a model, yoga teacher, actor, mother, and global citizen, we all can learn a thing or two from Teresa. There's no better way to get that perspective than from listening in to this conversation. Whether you practice yoga or not, you will surely appreciate Teresa's insights on life, doing what you love, and just going with the flow.

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This episode is special because we get to sit down and chat with our yoga loves, Bry Reyes and Shiela Matias. Although we are in touch all time, we still learned a few new things about Bry and Shiela's yoga journey, from when they were just starting out as first-timer yoga practitioners to the present as full-time yoga teachers. We learn more about the Rocket Yoga practice, its history and methodology, and its prospects for the future here in the Philippines! Listen in and get an insight on their philosophy as teachers and practitioners. Note: There are many times when we get too excited in this episode. Sorry for the noisy laughter! Get ready with your volume buttons!

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Yoga teacher, drummer, Animal Flow Instructor, educator, husband, and dad: such are the many different hats that our friend David Esteban wears. In this episode, we get to know David better and ask him about his varied interests in movement, music, and flow. But it seems like we've barely scratched the surface in this episode! Find out more about the original "Pogi Yogi" by clicking on "Listen".

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Hello yogis! We're back for another season of yoga conversations! For our maiden episode this season, we are joined by our friend, Ashtanga Yoga Authorized Level II Teacher Patrick Santos. This is one of the most fun episodes we have done to date. We ask Patrick about his Mysore experience, his take on the Ashtanga practice, and a lot of other things that we know you're dying to ask. We won't spoil it any further so go ahead and hit "Play" now! To register for Sharath Jois in Manila: https://sharathmanila.com Follow Ashtanga Yoga Manila: https://www.facebook.com/AshtangaYogaManila https://www.instagram.com/AshtangaYogaManila Follow Patrick Santos: https://www.instagram.com/nomnomenclature Follow Ben & Rianna: https://www.instagram.com/vinyasawithbenandrianna/ https://www.facebook.com/vinyasabenrianna/ https://www.instagram.com/yogawithben/ https://www.facebook.com/yogawithbenph/ https://www.instagram.com/riannayoga/ https://www.facebook.com/riannagatusyoga/  Visit our website: www.vinyasawithbenandrianna.com

As yoga teachers, we passionately promote that yoga is for everyone. But every time a beginner or maybe a senior student comes into class and shows a frustrated or confused look on their face in every pose, we sometimes wonder if we have done our jobs correctly and made the class accessible to everyone. With group classes becoming the predominant way of experiencing yoga, we will have more and more mixed level classes. As  teachers, it is important to know how to navigate this environment. In this episode, we discuss special populations that have difficulty accessing yoga - beginners, seniors, persons with disabilities, and men. What are the challenges and how can we make it work for everyone? Listen in!

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In this episode, we talk yoga etiquette. From cellphone use in class to sweat pools on the floor, listen to our experiences and other stories people have shared about moments that ticked us off in yoga class. Join in on the conversation and share your stories with us through our social media links below.

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What are the funny things that you've heard or experienced in yoga class? This week, we are taking it easy. After diving head first into deep yoga conversations, we're letting loose and keeping it light in this episode. Like, what do you do when someone farts in class? What if you fart? Listen in as we ROTFL at the hilarious sh*t that we've said, heard, and done. Share your stories with us through our social media links below.

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In this episode, we talk about yoga and money. "Why is yoga expensive?" We get asked this question a lot and we put it into the context of a student seeing things from the outside of a yoga studio they want to join.  We answer this question by bringing in the perspective of yoga teachers and yoga studio owners. Full disclosure: we are both partners in a yoga studio. There are no trade secrets in running a yoga business. Find out what "expenses" make yoga "expensive" and why we feel that this question stems from an incomplete understanding of yoga philosophy. The answer is a matter of perspective. At the end of the day, whether we are yoga students, teachers, or business owners, all we want is to come from a place of comfort and stability in order to live a good life. Coming from this place of sympathy, we will better understand what the answer to this question is.

In this episode, we attempt to define “yoga” by talking about what it means to us based on our own (sometimes funny) experiences of having to explain yoga to other people. From Dhalsim to gender bias, follow us as we navigate this big and hairy topic in our desire to put our understanding of yoga into words. Were we successful? You have to give it a listen! 

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Welcome to Episode 1, yoga friends! We swap stories about how we found ourselves in our first ever yoga classes. Listen to how the reception of yoga as a practice has evolved within the span of a decade (from “is that a cult?” To “isn’t that only for flexible people?”) in the Philippines. We touched on how yoga helps us deal with grief, stress, mental health, etc. Share your stories with us, we'd love to hear from you! Namaste. Follow us on social media: IG: @vinyasawithbendandrianna @riannayoga @yogawithben FB: @vinyasabenrianna @riannagatusyoga @yogawithbenph Web: http://www.vinyasawithbenandrianna.com