Vinny Yoga (2026)

30/12/2022

There are many practices in the wellness industry that are being extracted from traditional and cultural wisdom with little to no reciprocity or giving back to these communities. Yoga is a practice that is enjoyed and embraced by people worldwide and while its popularity has exponentially grown, it's not always respected and honoured. As an Indian cultural practice, it can be challenging for those without an Eastern heritage to fully appreciate and/or observe it. Those who teach it, especially in contemporary contexts, are often well-meaning, but parts of yogic ancestry is often cherry picked to serve a Western palate and whether it or not intentional - this is cultural appropriation and it's damaging.

In the last episode of 2022 we're joined by Khushbu Vyas (nee Patel) who helps to bridge the gap between these ancient yogic practices and Western contexts. She shares the benefits of yoga and yoga nidra for healing with trauma, drawing from new knowledge based on growing scientific evidence. We also unpack:

✨The brainwave frequencies and their association with yoga nidra / yogic sleep.
✨How yoga and yoga nidra (yogic sleep) can help with healing from trauma.
✨The chakra system in the context of the nervous system.
✨Harmful examples of cultural appropriation in yoga and the wellness industry.
✨How to be more respectful of yogic ancestry.

Khushbu (she/her) is a generational yogi, chakra guide and social justice attorney that shares yoga and yoga nidra as a tool for healing and alignment.

Listen to the episode now via link in bio 💥

09/12/2022

We recently spoke to from about meditation and mindfulness. Sally eloquently reminded us that everyone’s feelings are valid and that we have the right to feel the way we do. Meditation should be accessible and inclusive for all—and as long as we’re empowered…anything is possible. Thanks Sal! Listen to our episode with Sally on your preferred podcast platform via link in bio. 🙏🏽 xo

02/12/2022

For our fourth episode, we bottle up all of ’s energy into one discussion all about meditation and mindfulness, which are now increasingly popular, even in corporate environments, as a quick fix for enhancing productivity and focus. While it’s a well-meaning concept, don’t be fooled! Meditation and mindfulness are practices that take more than just a few gos to feel the impacts.

In this episode, and I speak with Sally from about how to start, sustain and strengthen your practice. More points we talk about:

👉The benefits of meditation and how it can become your superpower.
👉The difference between meditation and mindfulness.
👉Trying out different meditation teachers to find one that resonates with you.
👉Inclusivity and access to meditation for all bodies and beings.
👉The advantages and limitations of meditation apps.
👉Being an entrepreneur with integrity in the wellness industry.
👉Navigating the ups and downs of owning a meditation studio including pandemic proofing a business.
👉How to become a meditation teacher and the importance of having lived experience to share it meaningfully.

Listen now via link in bio on your preferred podcast platform.

21/11/2022

How often do you exercise self-compassion? This is a great reminder from the lovely Jo — Jo Stewart]. The energy you reflect inwards affects how you see everyone around you. By extension, impacting how you behave towards others. Having self-compassion means showing compassion for others. When was the last time you embraced an act of self-compassion, self-care or self-love? Listen to what else Jo Stewart] has to offer in our latest podcast episode ( #3) on sharing yoga authentically in a modern world. Link in bio to listen now. Xo

17/11/2022

Episode 3 has landed! Yoga is so much more than a movement practice. But in the wellness world where yoga has been overly commodified... how do we share it authentically whilst respecting its roots?

In this episode we talk about sharing yoga authentically in a modern world with a focus on aerial yoga and podcasting alongside - Jo Stewart and Rane Bowen . They kindly share their experience as the studio owners of Garden of Yoga, which shares accessible and supportive movement and meditation including pilates, aerial yoga and yin yoga. They are also the creators of The Flow Artists Podcast spotlighting global movement and meditation artists from all walks of life. I first met Jo at a teacher training with . And in our first encounter, I knew we would be friends. She was as inquisitive as I was and loved to ask questions! So when the Vinny Podcast started I knew she would undoubtedly be one of the first people I spoke with. And I got to meet her partner Rane in the process so it's been a real pleasure!

Listen to us discuss:

👉Sharing yoga in the modern world using contemporary styles like aerial yoga.
👉Aerial yoga is trauma-informed and supports mental health by offering sensory feedback without causing overwhelm.
👉The grounding and sense of safety created by props like a hammock in aerial yoga.
👉Practising yoga beyond the mat through podcasting.
👉Podcasting 101 - the basics of how to start one.
👉Aligning podcast content with your business and building community.

Listen now via the link in bio. Remember to like, share, save, rate and review the podcast 🙌

I hope you enjoy this episode whether you’re a yogi or not! Perhaps you’ll be inspired to try aerial yoga or even start a podcast. As always feel free to share feedback 🙏.

Much love, Nancy xo

08/11/2022

“When we collaborate, everyone can bathe in the fruits of success”. — Thank you for this wonderful nugget! Hear more gems from Rye in our latest podcast episode — collaboration over completion: building community and sustainable practices. Link in bio to listen now.

02/11/2022

Whilst the global wellness industry is a multi-billion dollar market, it’s still challenging to be successful whilst remaining ethical and true to your values. What is it that makes a career sustainable? In this episode I speak with about building community and dismantling competition to grow together as a team. Ryan is a yoga studio owner and a Ambassador. We discuss Ryan's experience in forming collaborations and connections with practitioners, businesses and brands. And how staying true to his values has helped him to create a sustainable model that fulfils both his purpose and financial goals. This conversation is relevant for not only yoga, but also other wellness practices.

We discuss:

👉Putting the 'why' at the centre of your passions.
👉The importance of community and collaboration for personal and professional growth.
👉How to authentically share yoga and be grounded in values.
👉Accessibility and inclusivity in yoga and other wellness practices.
👉Balancing a diversity of offerings for different audiences whilst sustaining a business.
👉Ethical and sustainable collaborations for entrepreneurs.

Listen now🎧 on and via link in bio. Don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast 🧡 Enjoy! xo

21/10/2022

💻We can all be susceptible to misinformation and conspiracy theories. **Any environment can be fertile breeding ground for misinformation.** The yoga and wellness industry is not immune. Find out more about when we might be particularly susceptible, as well as how to support yourself and others who are disproportionately exposed. We recently released a podcast episode on how conspiratorial thinking affects wellbeing. Link in bio to listen🎙 and read the articles written by Carly — to learn more.

20/10/2022

The first episode in the first season of our podcast is with Carly Dober - . This episode shares insights into how conspiratorial thinking affects wellbeing. COVID-19 has shone a light on the exponential growth of fake news, myths and conspiracy theories. And whilst many higher-income countries seem to have moved on from COVID-19, the information pandemic or ‘infodemic’, is still a very real threat.

In this episode, we talk about how people may unwittingly share inaccurate or misleading information because it’s provoked an emotive response. Whilst a dose of magical thinking is fun, when these alternative ideas and beliefs cause physical, mental and/or community harm, it’s no longer amusing. It’s dangerous. We explore how conspiracy theories can be harmful to our wellbeing and that the yoga and wellness industry is not immune.

You’ll also hear about:

👉🏽Psychological susceptibility to conspiracy theories, including what personal and environmental factors affect what we believe.
👉🏼What magical thinking is and what a healthy dose might be.
👉🏿The role of big tech in driving misinformation, or worse, disinformation.
👉What is confirmation bias and how it can colour our worldview.
👉🏾How to recognise misinformation and support yourself and others who are disproportionately exposed.

Carly has also written some fascinating articles about conspiratorial thinking, ways our minds processes information that leads to this, and how to support yourself or loved ones who have been exposed. You can read these on our new blog ‘Threads’ and listen to the podcast episode via the link in bio.

20/10/2022

Conversations for the well-meaning about wellbeing. This podcast explores not only yoga, but also other practices in the wellness industry. In acknowledgement of both the slight and outright commodification of wellbeing and culture, this series does not shy away from fringe and polarising topics. We discuss the intersections of yoga with mental and physical health, body image and cultural wisdom, the science of wellbeing, ethical and sustainable businesses, as well as myths and challenges of wellbeing. In essence, embodying social change is the core of Vinny.

Episodes will land fortnightly on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - listen now via the link in bio.

19/10/2020

Our October Resources to Read, Watch, Listen have landed today! In case you missed it, check your inbox. ✉️⁠
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These resources are a chance to internalise the concepts we'll be exploring in our upcoming conversation 'How Do We Practice Yoga for Action?'⁠
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If you'd like to unpack these concepts further as a community and co-create change together, join us this Sunday, October 25th @ 10:00am AEDT. ⁠
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BOOK YOUR SPOT* — https://www.vinnyyoga.com/conversations/p/how-do-we-practice-yoga-for-action
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*Our event pricing is on a sliding scale model, which means we encourage you to pay what you feel is right. We do have scholarship places available for those experiencing financial challenge. To enquire about securing one of these places, please email us at hello@vinnyyoga.com. ⁠There is a place for you no matter your financial situation ♥️⁠
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06/10/2020

HOW DO WE PRACTICE YOGA FOR ACTION? A live conversation with and .buick.⁠
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If you're familiar with the term 'spiritual bypassing', you know that the use of spiritual practices to sidestep what's going on within ourselves and within our world is prevalent across yoga communities anywhere in the world. What you may not realise is why this is problematic and why it's important to create a yoga culture of action not bypassing, especially now in this current moment.⁠
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This month, we're super lucky to have Ana Uribe and Jo Buick leading this conversation as our speakers. These two are no strangers to working at the intersection of yoga, social justice and advocacy. ⁠
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JOIN US:⁠⠀⁠
Sunday, October 25th⁠
10:00am - 12:00pm AEDT⁠⠀⁠
Online via Zoom⁠⠀⁠
$15-$30* (pay as you can)⁠⠀⁠
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The conversation will also include a Q&A with Ana and Jo, along with a chance to break out into smaller groups to reflect and share dialogue as a community. Before the event, you will receive resources to familiarise yourself with the topic and prompts after the event to put what you learned into action. ⁠⠀⁠
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BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW — LINK IN OUR BIO⁠
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*A percentage of proceeds from this event will also be donated to . Paying the Rent is part of a process of restitution that all non-Indigenous people – individually and collectively – need to enter into to move towards justice and liberation for First Nations people.

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