The Yoga of Money

For more than 20 years, Baron Baptiste has been an inspirational yoga teacher, author, and leader in the realm of transformation. Today, he talks about his journey from being born into a family of yogis and philosophical educators to founding Baptiste Yoga. A true “frontiersman”, Baron has dedicated much of his time to the marginalized in our society. From doing his practice with returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, to help founding the African Yoga Project, to working in impoverished neighborhoods in L.A. and D.C., Baron’s on a quest to empower the world’s citizens. He’ll talk about these extraordinary experiences and their impact not just on the global community but on his own life. Plus, one lucky listener will win a copy of his new book “Being of Power: The 9 Practices to Ignite an Empowered Life.” Be present for this full hour with Baron Baptiste.

If you’re a yoga instructor, a studio owner, or a brand looking to take your game to the next level, Ava Taylor can help you make that leap. Ava is an entrepreneur and the founder of YAMA Talent, a management firm dedicated to nurturing yoga teachers and businesses. Today on “The Yoga of Money,” she shares her story of taking her passion for the practice and becoming the world’s first yoga agent. Recognizing that yoga teachers can barely eke out a living, Ava’s built a bridge between the teachers and the business world. In short, she makes it possible for yoga teachers to make a living. After all, yoga sustains us physically and mentally, why not financially, too? Yogis, start earning a better living today and listen to Ava Taylor. They don’t call her “Ari Gold” for nothing.

Our radio show’s number one fan, Fadia Bascom, is a certified yoga teacher and single mother of two teenagers. Today she receives one-on-one coaching from host Jeff Bogart’s abundance coach, Shakthi Paramasivam. Shakthi is a self-described “demolition expert” who helps people break down the barriers to their inner selves and seek truth. Fadia is on an inspirational journey of rebuilding her life and empowering herself after being forced just a mere three years ago to sell all of her belongings to support her children. In this captivating exchange between two yogis who truly live their yoga off the mat, Shakthi helps to transform Fadia’s issues of lack into a quest for abundance. Listen and learn to live in abundance.

She was part of the French resistance movement during World War II. She modeled for Coco Chanel in Paris, and was a starlet at MGM in Hollywood. Today, Tao Porchon- Lynch, 95 years young, is the world’s oldest yoga teacher and a competitive ballroom dancer. She’s recently released her own yoga DVD, “Yoga with Tao”, and is living proof of the value of a life-long yoga practice. Tao says, “There is nothing we cannot do if we harness the power within us.” She teaches yoga four days a week and has trained and certified hundreds of yoga instructors since founding the Westchester Institute of Yoga in 1982. She even guides wine tours in New York State and helped to found the American Wine Society in 1967. Tao truly embodies the principles of yoga, always reaching a bit farther, and tapping into an energy from within. Don’t miss this extraordinary interview and tap into your own human potential. You’ll be inspired and enchanted by Tao Porchon-Lynch.

“I want my money to make a difference.” Our yoga practice helps us to develop an awareness of what’s happening with our mind and body. Today, get in touch with what’s happening—or what can happen—with your money. Now is the time to integrate economics with core human values as mankind recognizes the imbalances in our society. Cliff Feigenbaum, publisher of the award-winning GreenMoney Journal, explores making money and making a difference.

Rock out with Sadie Nardini, international yoga icon, for a full hour. Sadie is the founder of Core Strength Vinyasa Yoga and host of Veria Living’s “Rock Your Yoga”. She’ll talk about her new book The 21-Day Yoga Body. Launching in September, this three-week program is designed to renovate your body, mind, and spirit. Earning the moniker “wellness warrior”, she’ll also share her incredible story of conquering a central nervous system illness that she fought for ten years. Sheer determination and spirit put Sadie on a yoga mat and out of the confines of a wheelchair. What’s more, one lucky listener will win Sadie’s number one, best-selling DVD Total Body Transformation.

David “yeah Dave” Romanelli, best-selling author, life coach, and yogi, brings his infectious positivity to the airwaves for a full hour. The author of “Yeah Dave’s Guide to Livin’ the Moment” will discuss his new book to be launched next spring “111 Ways to Celebrate Life Now.” An unconventional yogi, he’ll also talk about the do-it-yourself “booths” that he sets up on the streets of New York City. Reminiscent of “Candid Camera”, “Yeah Dave” on uLive.com captures New Yorkers living in the moment while indulging in chocolate from David’s booths. This leads, of course, to David’s revealing why he started integrating chocolate tastings with his yoga classes. If you want to awaken from the blur of everyday life, don’t miss a moment of this inspiring episode.

Summertime means “Yoga Rocks the Park” (YRP) in many cities across the U.S. Since its launch in 2008, YRP has grown steadily from a small grassroots gathering in Denver, Colorado into one of the most beloved, weekly, family-friendly, summer yoga and live music wellness festivals in the U.S. “Yoga Rocks the Park is not just a weekly event, it’s a movement to bring a sense of peace and joy to communities throughout the country,” says Erik Vienneau, YRP’s founder. Erik and Alisha Hansen, a YRP teacher and healthy balance blog writer, talk about YRP and its impact on connecting communities through music, wellness, giving, and, of course, yoga.

Do you dig how you look doing your downward dog? Well, thank Annie Appleby for your rockin’ yoga look. That’s right. Before Lululemon and Yoga Force, there was Annie Appleby. She single-handedly revolutionized the yoga garment industry. As a yogi back in the 80’s, Annie was frustrated by the lack of stylish, comfortable yoga clothes available in department stores. Her solution? To found her own company: Yoga Force. Founded in 1995, Annie’s clothing and her patented A-Line Mat have been carried by more than 350 retailers worldwide. She’s also credited for dressing Dharma of “Dharma and Greg” and Helen Hunt in “Mad About You”. Always evolving, Annie has just partnered in recent days with Vermont-based Carved Solutions to create an eco-friendly line of luxury products designed to indulge the senses and let you linger in the moment. Don’t miss hearing this compelling story of going from “rags” to yoga couture.

James Miller, director of the Iowa City Yoga Festival, and Joann Burnham, director of the Nantucket Yoga Festival, participate in a revealing discussion about what it really takes to put on a yoga festival. James and Joann share their unique perspectives into planning the ultimate yoga experience. Yoga festivals have evolved from beyond traditional workshops to essentially places of nirvana. Gourmet vegan fare, a variety of live entertainment, yoga rock stars, and first-rate instruction are now prerequisites for a successful festival. You’ll get a behind the scenes look at how James and Joanne transform what appears to be a logistical nightmare into yoga party central.

Fasten your seat belts; it’s going to be a bumpy ride. Neal Pollack, “formerly the world’s greatest living writer,” occupies the airwaves for an unpredictable full sixty minutes. Cast Dharma aside and indulge in Neal’s irreverent wit and sardonic commentary sure to be punctuated by leaf blowers, condo developments, and Lone Star State politics. What’s more, hear about his latest Matt Bolster yoga murder mystery “Open Your Heart”. (Incidentally, did you know that Bolster is the only yoga detective with a Twitter)? And you’ll hear about Neal’s rock band The Neal Pollack Invasion and their new album. Who knows? Neal may even make a prediction about whether it’ll be the LA Dodgers or the LA Angels in the World Series. Regardless, you’ll want to be present for this wild ride with the bad boy of yoga.

Learn to live in abundance with guest Michael Levy. Michael is a world leader on the philosophy of truth and wisdom. He is also the author of ten inspirational books, including “The Joys of Live Alchemy”. He shares his insights for how to live a better life filled with more truth and joy. What’s more, he’ll put you on a path to finding your true self and living a more genuine life. Like all the great teachers and spiritual leaders, Michael spent many years in deep thought and self-reflection. His transformative philosophy that he imparts is aligned for optimal living. And like a true yogic investor, Michael believes that time is our greatest asset. You’ll find out how he has wisely spent his time, which not only has given him a wealth of life experiences, but a meaningful life full of abundance.

Who better than Suzanne Bryant to join Jeff Bogart for a discussion in living your yoga off the mat? A wellness expert and filmmaker, Suzanne’s yoga is a natural extension of her life. Hear her fascinating story about how she went from working as a journalist for 60 Minutes in New York City to taking yoga teacher training under the guidance of Alan Finger to releasing the transformational film Yoga Is. She’ll discuss her amazing journey in making that film, her upcoming Yoga Is Bliss retreat to Sardinia, Italy, and how she helps people connect to their highest potential and find true and lasting happiness. You’ll discover that there is much more to yoga than the popular Hatha yoga that most of us practice.