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Devata Pod 36: Arc North | Meant to Be – Catching Up With Success
ABOUT THIS EPISODE In 2016, Arc North released the single "Meant To Be" alongside vocalist & co-writer Krista Marina. The song has slowly and steadily grown, amassing over 5 million streams on Spotify alone and allowing Arc North to consider his musical career...
DEVATA POD 35: Express Yourself : Creativity & Critics
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Melanie & Alex discuss the creative process and current landscape of today's music scene. Listen in as they discuss the need to support artists, the impact of media and "headline culture" and the ways that social media has opened the door to...
DEVATA POD 34: Yashoda Devi Ma & Victoria Larkins | The Subtle Mind – Finding Ease Through Vedic Meditation
ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode we welcome Yashoda Devi Ma & Victoria Larkins from the Subtle Mind Studio in Boulder, Colorado. Yashoda & Victoria met years ago in India while studying with a guru. This meeting eventually turned into mentorship &...
BE YOU | The Art of Self Reliance
Within man is the soul of the whole; the wise silence; the universal beauty, to which every part and particle is equally related; the eternal One. - Ralph Waldo Emerson by Zeke DeGraw {!{wpv-post-author format='profile_picture' profile-picture-size='150'...
DEVATA POD 33: Laura Jenkins | Heartbreak of a Serial Monogamist
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Welcome Laura Jenkins, dancer & choreographer, as we chat about her latest project entitled "Heartbreak of a Serial Monogamist. After experiencing a number of significant losses and transitions, Laura felt compelled to explore the topic of...
DEVATA POD 32: Addiction, Mental Health & the Role of Yoga Teachers
ABOUT THIS EPISODE In the most vulnerable and raw episode we have ever done, Melanie & Alex discuss the recent passing of musician Mac Miller, the current drug epidemic, mental health and the role that yoga teachers can play. WATCH & LISTEN:...
The Devata Scholarship Program
The best yoga teachers begin as dedicated students. With a clear commitment to deepening one’s knowledge and a reverence for the yoga tradition, training students spend focused time and energy on transforming their personal practice into acts of service as leaders...
DEVATA POD 31: Krista Marina | Listen Up! – Finding Your Way Through The Music Industry
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Krista Marina is back! You might remember her from the first time she came on Devata Pod or when she graced up with her beautiful voice during our first Devata Sessions set. Krista's been a steady presence around here at Devata and we are so...
5 Reasons Adaptive Chair Yoga Is For Everyone
There are many barriers that keep people from trying yoga. Some are related to health, physical challenges, and body image issues. Others stem from preconceived ideas of what a yogi is. In my case, I thought I couldn’t do yoga because I had a spine injury caused by...
DEVATA POD 030: Accessible Yoga – From Spinal Injury to Yoga Teacher
ABOUT THIS EPISODE We are very happy to introduce Mary Higgs to the Devata Pod community. Mary Higgs is a Kansas-based Yoga Teacher focused on making yoga more accessible by offering Adaptive Chair Yoga. Mary experienced a spinal cord injury during her early...
DEVATA POD 029: Steven Williams: Personal Pharmacy – The Making of Urine Aid
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Brace yourself! The topic we explore in this episode might sound a little unusual. Or perhaps you’ve heard of it, but couldn’t quite wrap your head around it… Devata Pod welcomes Australian filmmaker, Steven Williams, who created a film on the...
DEVATA POD 028: Aubrie Pohl – Reprogram Your Life with NLP
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Devata Pod welcomes Aubrie Pohl! Aubrie has a long list of certifications and accolades - Personal Trainer, Yogi, Life & Leadership Coach & Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner. Her commitment to personal-development in her own life...
DEVATA POD 027: Hagop Girragosian – Food Truck To Franchise
ABOUT THIS EPISODE We are so excited to welcome Hagop Girragosian of the iconic eatery, Dog Haus. Hagop walks us down memory lane, sharing how he and his best friend went from being young entrepreneurs, accidentally purchasing a restaurant, and eventually starting...
DEVATA POD 026: Summer Spring Cleaning
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Enjoy this episode all about spring cleaning - in July! We recorded this episode a few months ago, but for some reason it never got released. Have no worries, it's here now! Join Melanie & Alex as they catch up about the editing process of...
The Water Of Life – An Uncommon Guide To Spirituality & Shadow
There was something formless yet complete, That existed before heaven and earth; Without sound, without substance, Dependent on nothing, unchanging, All pervading, unfailing, One may think of it as the mother of all things under heaven. - Lao Tzu by Zeke DeGraw...
DEVATA POD 025: David Thedinga – Rewriting Healthcare
ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode, we welcome David Thedinga. David is part of a non-profit company called O'Na that is striving to revolutionize healthcare by making complementary and alternative options more accessible. From reiki to massage therapy to private...
DEVATA POD 024: Dom Ferris – The Creative Process
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Dom Ferris is a Los Angeles based filmmaker and photographer with a love for storytelling. Dom's informal style allows him to provide a raw behind-the-scenes look at his subjects. From music videos to unscripted documentaries, Dom strives to...
DEVATA POD 023: Adam Gertler – Success, Failure & The Pursuit of Happiness
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Adam Gertler is an Entertainment Host, star of several shows on The Food Network, "Würstmacher" (sausage-maker) for popular eatery Dog Haus, and all around fun guy. In this episode, Adam shares his journey of ups and downs, successes and failures...
DEVATA POD 022: Christy Curtis – Finding Peace Through Meditation
ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode, we welcome meditation teacher, Christy Curtis, to the show. Christy shares about her personal meditation journey, initially seeking out the practice to deal with feels of anxiety and loss of meaning. After experiencing many...
DEVATA POD 021: Joan Hyman – Open Heart, Open Mind: A Journey Through Nepal
ABOUT THIS EPISODE L.A. based traveling yoga teacher, Joan Hyman, shares about her recent travels through Nepal. Listen in as Joan discusses the significant impact that traveling to remote countries has had on her, how leaving your comfort zone can strengthen your...
DEVATA POD 020: Mark Akoubian – Yoga With Veterans
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Welcome Mark Akoubian from OC Warriors Yoga. Mark's organization focuses on offering yoga to veterans on a local level. He provides unique events and ongoing classes designed to meet the needs of this population. In this episode, Mark shares why...
DEVATA POD 019: Kori Strobl – When Things Don’t Work Out
ABOUT THIS EPISODE In this episode, we welcome back Kori Strobl from the Huntington Beach Yoga Collective for a raw and real conversation about closing the doors on her studio. Kori honestly shares about the challenges she faced running her yoga studio, the moment...
DEVATA POD 018: Mikaku – Leading Retreats
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Welcome Mikaku from Floating Leaf Eco-Luxury Retreat to Devata Pod. Mikaku shares what inspired his decision to leave it all behind, live full-time in Bali and open a eco-friendly retreat center on the island. He also shares his insight and...
Travel Intentionally, Enjoy the Adventure
We Americans aren’t particularly renowned as world travelers. Apart from being notorious monoglots, our more well-travelled European (not to mention Australian) friends are frequently shocked to hear that an entire year of hard work typically only earns us a measly...
DEVATA POD 017: Devata Round-Up
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Join Melanie & Alex as they recap some of the recent events at Devata, including our ongoing talent series, Devata Sessions, and the recent Yoga Teacher Training in Bali. The hosts reflect on lessons learned, the challenges of putting...
Nicole’s Top Five Fave At Home Gear Recommendations!!
Having a few extra things at home can really spruce up your home workout routine! It doesn’t take much to help you really mix things up and take your home practice to a whole new level. We’ve been checking in with our teachers to find out what their favorite gear...
DEVATA POD 016: Melanie Klein – Rise, Repeat, Represent
ABOUT THIS EPISODE Our latest Devata Pod guest, Melanie Klein, is a trailblazer in the field of yoga, media literacy and social activism. She is an accomplished author and co-founder of the Yoga & Body Image Coalition, working to challenge mainstream yoga...
DEVATA POD 015: Allison Gemmel Laframboise – Just Breathe
ABOUT THIS EPISODE With great pleasure, we introduce Allison Gemmel Laframboise. Allison is a yoga teacher, jewelry designer and published author. Her recent book “Pranayama”, explores yogic breathing techniques. Listen in as Allison shares more about the value of...
DEVATA POD 014: Adell Bridges – Trusting The Universe
ABOUT THIS EPISODE We welcome Adell Bridges, well-loved nomadic international Yoga Teacher! It’s been almost a year since Adell said “Why not?!”, let go of all of her possessions and began traveling the world and sharing her passion for yoga. Listen in as Adell...
DEVATA POD 013: Frankie Rios – Finding Your Style
ABOUT THIS EPISODE We welcome Frankie Rios, also known as THRD, onto the show. Frankie is a Los Angeles-based music producer and the most recent artist showcased on Devata Sessions. Listen in as Frankie shares about discovering his signature unique sound and...