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Finding Harmony Podcast Episodes

The Art of Yoga
Oct. 25, 2020

The Art of Yoga

The Chinese have a curse “May you be blessed to live in interesting times.” Today we spoke with Timothy Lynch, an artist, father, philosopher, husband, activist, and deeply connected human being. One thing we could all agree...
A Round Table on The Advanced Practice
Oct. 18, 2020

A Round Table on The Advanced Practice

When we’re at home, most of us practice with a different intensity than we do in Mysore, whether it turns out to be more or less postures is another story. We spent an afternoon discussing what this looks like and why we do w...
On The Other Side of Darkness with Todd Boman
Oct. 11, 2020

On The Other Side of Darkness with Todd Boman

We were blessed today to catch up with our dear friend Todd Boman. Todd and Russell were both born in the Pontiac Memorial Hospital in the 70’s. Probably right along side Madonna Ciccone, a neighbor. Todd has a unique story...
Grass Roots with Robert Moses
Oct. 4, 2020

Grass Roots with Robert Moses

We were absolutely blown away when Robert Moses related the current pandemic of the Coronavirus to a powerful transformative goddess, Ma Corona Devi. In this way, we most certainly felt like it was a blessing of the Mother Go...
Can't Cheat Karma
Sept. 27, 2020

Can't Cheat Karma

Harmony and Russell are at heart amateur archivists of the emerging yoga punk scene that grew up in the heart of Generation X. For us Lisa Schrempp embodies everything that is cool about how we did things. Angry, disaffected,...
Ashtangorexia Nervosa
Sept. 20, 2020

Ashtangorexia Nervosa

Bibi Lorenzetti is (obvious to anyone who meets her) a star. We are absolutely delighted to have her on the podcast. But one thing you will find, as Madonna put it, when you are a star there is probably something wrong wit...
Yoga and the Art of Porsche Maintenance
Sept. 13, 2020

Yoga and the Art of Porsche Maintenance

We had the great pleasure to interview our good friend, partner of Harmony’s dear friend Lara Land, the amazing Thimo Wittich. What strikes people about Thimo is his wonderful kindness and good humor. He is very much a sadhak...
Kiki Says It All
Sept. 6, 2020

Kiki Says It All

From her early origins in a full Opus Dei Catholic school in England to landing the part of Ariel Sharon the Israeli stripper in the blockbuster movie Striptease to becoming a leading figure in the Ashtanga yoga community and...
Time For A Breathing Break
Aug. 30, 2020

Time For A Breathing Break

In this episode of Finding Harmony, we’ve decided to take a little "Breathing Break." We wanted to share some funny stories and talk about our experience with the fourth limb of the eight-limb yoga path: Pranayama . During t...
Fracking Yoga
Aug. 23, 2020

Fracking Yoga

In this episode we catch up with dedicated Ashtangi, mother of two, and highly acclaimed jouranlist, Bethany McLean. She is also an author and contributing editor to Vanity Fair, who lives in Chicago. Bethany’s gift is unde...
Ashtanga Yoga Tiger Training
Aug. 16, 2020

Ashtanga Yoga Tiger Training

Larry Hobbs is an Italian American who grew up in North Carolina. He is an Army Veteran who considers himself a late bloomer, coming to the practice of yoga after turning 50. We walk through Larry’s chaotic childhood — his mo...
Rediscovering Joy
Aug. 9, 2020

Rediscovering Joy

In this episode we interview Russell’s mother, Michael Carol Case, an exquisite and passionate woman who has lived a fabulous life, in every sense of the word. Michael’s journey to founder and CEO of the largest Urology Niche...
The Only Way Out Is Through...
Aug. 2, 2020

The Only Way Out Is Through...

In this episode we interview Julie Choi Trepkau. We dig into what it was like growing up in a traditional Korean family transplanted in America when she was four years old, and how becoming a parent herself has given her a fr...
Ashtanga Yoga, The Human Reclamation Project
July 26, 2020

Ashtanga Yoga, The Human Reclamation Project

Aimee Echo began her career not as a Yoga teacher but a punk rock lead singer, recording several albums and touring the world with her band theSTART and performing guest vocals for Red Hot Chili Peppers, Garbage, Teddybears...
From Dusk To Dawn
July 19, 2020

From Dusk To Dawn

Welcome to our anniversary episode! We are looking back at 2020 and the year so far, now half over, and taking stock in what our Podcast Finding Harmony is all about. For us, Yoga is about bringing union and balance to the ...
Everyday Ayurveda with Kate O'Donnell
July 12, 2020

Everyday Ayurveda with Kate O'Donnell

What exactly is the yogic diet? What should we eat to align ourselves with the principles of yoga? Learn the answers to these questions and so many more on this episode of Finding Harmony ! From her first trip to India, to li...
What's it gonna take? From Adiction to Ashtanga
July 5, 2020

What's it gonna take? From Adiction to Ashtanga

“True balance for me is always about being able to translate my inner energy, moment to moment. If I don’t balance myself from moment to moment, then I have an emotional hangover.” — Santina Giardina-Chard In this episode w...
Certifiably Organic with Jessica Walden
June 28, 2020

Certifiably Organic with Jessica Walden

Whether it’s her life, her way with her family, her practice, or the work she has invested herself in, Jessica Walden is Certifiably Organic in every way. In this episode we interview Jessica Walden who is a long time practit...
Yoga as Sovereignty and Civil Disobedience
June 21, 2020

Yoga as Sovereignty and Civil Disobedience

I invited Professor Shyam Ranganathan to talk with Russell and I about some of the integral concepts found in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. In this conversation, you’ll learn how these essential practices are vital for us to active...
As he said, "My Lunch With Two White People"
June 14, 2020

As he said, "My Lunch With Two White People"

Dr. Jag is a public speaker and leader with the organization United To End Racism, and he is the author of the book "It's Your World." He joins Harmony Slater and Russell Case in this episode of the Finding Harmony Podcast to...
Planting Seeds To Breathe
June 7, 2020

Planting Seeds To Breathe

We are delighted to share this episode featuring an interview with my dear friend and Authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher, Lara Land. As many of you may already know, Lara is the founder and director of the non-profit organizati...
Aging, Injuries and Ashtanga Yoga
May 31, 2020

Aging, Injuries and Ashtanga Yoga

In this episode, Harmony and Russell explore the topic of aging, injuries, and how to adapt the yoga practice for many different phases of life and the obstacles that can arise as the years go by. Learn how the practice of yo...
The After Birth Experience
May 24, 2020

The After Birth Experience

In this episode, I speak about what my personal experience was like after giving birth and how the practice of Ashtanga yoga helped to put the pieces of myself back together again. Russell and I discuss different approaches t...
Demystifying Ashtanga Yoga and Pregnancy
May 17, 2020

Demystifying Ashtanga Yoga and Pregnancy

In this episode, I speak about my personal experience practicing Ashtanga yoga during my pregnancy and how I like to guide other women who are practicing while pregnant. If you are imagining what it might be like to practice ...