Dharma Drops Podcast
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Dharma Drops is a little bit about yoga, a little bit about life, and a little bit about whatever. Dharma Drops was born out of resistance to the norms, standards, and dogmas that often permeate the current yoga culture. It is an unscripted, conversational podcast that explores topics both related and unrelated to yoga. At the heart of the podcast, we honor the teachings and lineage of yoga. But we also recognize that there is no singular way to be a yogi and that there is more to life than just yoga alone. Dharma Drops has an explicit content rating because sometimes I'm a little bit of a potty mouth. And, remember, these are musings not Truths.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Description:
Dharma Drops is a little bit about yoga, a little bit about life, and a little bit about whatever. Dharma Drops was born out of resistance to the norms, standards, and dogmas that often permeate the current yoga culture. It is an unscripted, conversational podcast that explores topics both related and unrelated to yoga. At the heart of the podcast, we honor the teachings and lineage of yoga. But we also recognize that there is no singular way to be a yogi and that there is more to life than just yoga alone. Dharma Drops has an explicit content rating because sometimes I'm a little bit of a potty mouth. And, remember, these are musings not Truths.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.rebeccawarfield.com/
Episodes
On Loving Your Body + Self with Jonni Garro
7/17/2020
Yoga and Pilates teacher Jonni Garro joins the Dharma Drops conversation! In this episode, Jonni shares her insights and experiences as a student of Annie Carpenter and SmartFLOW Yoga. But, most importantly, she underscores the importance of loving ourselves and our bodies—our soul suits—for ALL that they are. Along the way, we talk about yoga, meditation, dance, and more.
Get the full show notes at
https://dharmadropspodcast.com/blog/episode45
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Duration:01:25:35
Revisiting Hala Khouri on Trauma-Informed Yoga + Social Justice
7/15/2020
This week's mini-episode revisits the 2019 conversation (Episode 24) with Hala Khouri. Given the current circumstances surrounding social justice, these conversations are some of the most important I've had on Dharma Drops. Yet the episodes featuring BIPOC guests and conversations about social justice are the least downloaded in Dharma Drops history. These voices must be heard. And these conversations must be had. As such, today, we are kicking off a series of Dharma Drops throwbacks that...
Duration:00:55:43
Creating a Brave Space: Inclusivity in Yoga + Fitness with Kia Williams
7/8/2020
This week, Kia Williams--master fitness instructor, yoga teacher, and host of Fit and Fierce on the Mic--joins the Dharma Drops conversation! In this Mini-Drop episode, Kia shares tangible ways for yoga and fitness studios to authentically increase inclusivity and equality. Along the way, we talk about the cultural appropriation of yoga, best practices for businesses, and ways to stay balanced through yoga and fitness. Most importantly, Kia reminds us that this work will require not a safe...
Duration:00:41:48
The Subscript of Life: Yoga, Mantra, + Beyond with Johanna Beekman
7/3/2020
Kirtan artist and yoga teacher Johanna Beekman is back on another episode of Dharma Drops Podcast! Though this episode was recorded in May 2020, Johanna’s insights about yoga, mantra, and beyond are the reminders we need as we forge ahead into “the new normal” of the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, we chat about the silver linings of the pandemic, the power of mantra, yoga, and more. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that when we utilize these tools, they become the...
Duration:01:08:05
Rebounding from a Yoga Hiatus
7/1/2020
Though there is often pressure for yogis to stay committed to a daily asana practice, most of us, at some point, discover we need a break. In other words, it's okay to fall out of your physical practice for a little bit. But just because you aren't on the mat doesn't mean you can't practice. In this mini-episode, we are exploring a few ways to stay committed to the practice without the physical demands of asana.
Get the full show notes at
https://dharmadropspodcast.com/blog/minidrop20
To...
Duration:00:23:10
Sol Shine Guided Meditation
6/24/2020
This week's Dharma Mini-Drop episode is at the request of listeners! The guided meditations have been popular amongst the community, so it's time for another monthly meditation.
In celebration of the summer solstice, this short meditation will guide you through the connection between the sun and the Self. After all, the very sun that shines its radiance upon the Earth also shines within YOU. Use this meditation anytime you wish to connect with your inner light and shine that light upon...
Duration:00:12:15
Special Mini-Drop Episode! Ayurvedic Preparations for Summer with Irina Adriaensen
6/17/2020
Yoga and Ayurveda teacher Irina Adriaensen is joining the Dharma Drops conversation all the way from Portugal in this special mini-drop episode! For many, the summer solstice is the marker of the transition in the hottest days of the year--and when our embodiment of pitta dosha can get out of balance. But, as Irina explains, Ayurveda offers tangible solutions to harmonize the mind, body, and soul. Most importantly, she reminds us that Ayurveda offers us the opportunity to tune in and make...
Duration:00:49:52
The Art of Empathy with Meritxell Garcia
6/12/2020
In this episode, empathy expert and author of The Art of Empathy Meritxell Garcia shares insight about the importance of empathy and how we can become more empathetic in our lives. Refining our empathy practice allows us to listen, learn, and connect with others--no matter what conflicts we are facing. Most importantly, Meritxell reminds us that empathy starts with the self. Though this episode was planned prior to George Floyd's death and the subsequent protests, Meritxell Garcia's wisdom...
Duration:00:57:23
What Yoga Can Teach Us About Activism
6/10/2020
As the world navigates heartache and outrage after the murder of George Floyd, many are seeking ways to understand activism. This episode shares my own story of feminist activism, underscoring the role that the yoga practice played in changing my activist approach. Most importantly, this mini-episode highlights that we all have a different activist path and varying causes. But no matter how we see ourselves as activists, yoga cultivates skill in action, self-reflection, and selfless...
Duration:00:30:04
It's Okay To Do Nothing
5/27/2020
You are doing the best you can. Even that means if you aren't doing much or if you need to do less. In fact, sometimes, after intense experiences like the coronavirus pandemic, there is a calling to slow down and rest. The yoga teachings continually remind us that there is a balance between effort and ease. So, with that in mind, in today's mini-episode, Rebecca offers a reminder to let go of guilt and take the rest you need.
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Duration:00:20:19
Meditation, Writing, + The Law of Attraction with Natalie Banks
5/22/2020
Natalie Banks, best selling author of domestic suspense novels, is joining the Dharma Drops conversation to share her experience with meditation and the law of attraction. A daily practitioner of meditation, Natalie shares how her meditation practice impacts her ability to create and write. Plus, she offers insight into the realities of the law of attraction, reminding us that we are always manifesting in our lives--for better or worse.
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Duration:00:56:07
Navigating the Highs + Lows with Gratitude - Guided Meditation
5/20/2020
Riding the high and low waves of life has been more intense during the pandemic. But a gratitude practice can help us shift perspective. In this week's Dharma Mini-Drop episode, Rebecca shares a short meditation that will help focus on embodying gratitude. Even though three minutes seems too short to create an internal shift, a brief practice makes meditation and gratitude accessible when life is busy. Listen and practice this meditation anywhere and anytime that you need it!
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Duration:00:12:18
Essential Yoga Books to Inspire Your Practice
5/13/2020
Taking your yoga practice "to the next level" doesn't have to involve complex, advanced asana. In this week's episode, Rebecca is sharing four of her favorite books that will inspire and elevate your yoga practice in practical ways. Ranging from mythology to mudras and more, these books will encourage you to experiment with new ways of practicing yoga on and off the mat.
Get the full show notes at
https://dharmadropspodcast.com/blog/minidrop14
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Duration:00:24:16
Teaching Military Communities with Sherry Kellogg
5/8/2020
Happy Military Spouse Appreciation Day! We are dedicating this episode to the unique needs of military families and, especially, military spouses. Yoga teacher and military spouse advocate (and Rebecca’s childhood friend!) Sherry Kellogg joins Dharma Drops this week to share insight about how the yoga community can support military families. She shares tips for yoga teachers to help make yoga classes accessible for both spouses and service members. Plus, she reminds military families that...
Duration:01:10:01
Developing Your hOMe Practice Part II with Bonus Audio Yoga Class!
5/6/2020
It's a second installment of Developing Your Home Yoga Practice! As we enter the second month of social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, many yogis are missing their studio practice and community. Still, this is an important time to stay committed to the practice. As such, Rebecca shares a few tips to continue making the most of your home yoga practice. And if you need a little guidance on your mat, enjoy a 30-minute audio class at the end of this episode!
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Duration:00:54:32
Dharma Mini-Drop: Ayurvedic Practices to Prepare for Spring
4/29/2020
Spring has sprung! But just because the season is changing doesn't mean you feel the spring fever. However, we can use basic Ayurvedic practices to help prepare and balance our bodies (and lives) for spring. In this episode, I share a few useful tips to balance the kapha dosha. Specifically, we explore making space through decluttering, Ayurvedic food choices, and kitchari cleansing.
Get the full show notes at
https://dharmadropspodcast.com/blog/minidrop12
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Duration:00:30:50
David Richards on the Marine Corps, Yoga, and The Lighthouse Keeper
4/24/2020
United States Marine, yoga instructor, and best-selling author David Richards joins the Dharma Drops conversation this week to chat about his latest book, The Lighthouse Keeper. Along the way, we cover a full spectrum of topics, including transitioning from the military to yoga, quantum physics, discovering life's purpose, mental consumption, and beyond. Plus, he shares his motivational firewalking experience at a Tony Robbins event. This episode is a beautiful reminder that with attention...
Duration:01:02:52
Dharma Mini-Drop: Tips for Taking Online Yoga Classes
4/22/2020
With most communities either under a shelter in place order or practicing safe social distancing measures, many yogis have moved their practice online. And though there is plenty of conversation about teaching yoga online, there is very little discourse about taking online yoga classes. This week's mini-episode offers tips to get the most out of your practice--even if it is online.
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Duration:00:23:48
Dharma Mini-Drop: Guided Meditation with Noelle Whittington
4/15/2020
Noelle Whittington is back with a new live stream class on the Dharma Drops Virtual Studio + a guided meditation on this week’s Dharma Mini-Drop! Join Noelle Whittington for a guided meditation that will inspire mindfulness, connection, and protection. We will begin with a body/mind/emotions scan. Then, together, we release the physical body and move into creating a protective shield. Finally, the meditation closes with a mantra meditation using Aham Prema.
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Duration:00:29:31
Swan Michelle on Connection + Awakening Amid Crisis
4/10/2020
Swan Michelle is back! This time, she is sharing her wisdom as an offering of support and compassion during the COVID-19 crisis. Drawing upon the teachings of yoga, Ram Dass, and beyond, Michelle reminds us that the coronavirus pandemic is an important time to put our practices to work. Specifically, she shares ways for us to stay mindful and balanced in our homes and to create mastery over our daily lives. Most importantly, Michelle reminds us that life amidst chaos can be fearful, but is...
Duration:01:08:05