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CHITHEADS with Jacob Kyle (Embodied Philosophy) - Podcast

CHITHEADS with Jacob Kyle (Embodied Philosophy)

Chitheads is a smorgasbord of contemplative education. Each episode is like a mini masterclass, exploring the diverse landscapes of spiritual practice, philosophy, and the transformative power of embodied knowledge. Each episode is crafted with the curious and open heart in mind, aiming to illuminate the path of self-inquiry and empowerment for yoga teachers, scholar-practitioners, meditators and other spiritual seekers and contemplative folks from around the world. From the profound teachings of Yoga and Buddhism to the sometimes complex theories of contemplative psychology and the vibrant tapestry of indigenous wisdom, our guests share insights that awaken, challenge, and inspire. With every episode, we dive into discussions that matter, exploring questions that guide us closer to our true selves and to a deeper understanding of the world around us. Our mission is to create a space where wisdom (and not fame, power, or money) is the center of gravity and what we are most concerned about cultivating in this lifetime.  Join us on Chitheads as we explore the liminal spaces of consciousness, embrace the complexities of the human experience without dogma or self-righteousness, and discover the beauty again and again of the interconnectedness of all things. Subscribe to Chitheads on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform, and please consider leaving us a positive review on one iTunes, or your favorite podcast player. Come dive into these in-depth conversations that illuminate our path of contemplative discovery. If you’ve felt like you’re the only one full of chit – full of consciousness or awareness ˀ– welcome home. This community of listeners, seekers, and scholar-practitioners is for you.

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Average duration
68 minutes
Episodes
179
Years Active
2015 - 2025
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Miles Neale on Buddhist Psychotherapy, Karma, & Nirvana (#19)

Miles Neale on Buddhist Psychotherapy, Karma, & Nirvana (#19)

Miles Neale is a Buddhist psychotherapist in private practice, Assistant Director of the Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science, Clinical Instructor of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medical Colleg…
01:17:38  |   Sat 02 Jul 2016
Kiki Flynn on the Early New NYC Yoga Scene, Ashtanga, and the Detriments of Plastic (#18)

Kiki Flynn on the Early New NYC Yoga Scene, Ashtanga, and the Detriments of Plastic (#18)

Kiki is a renowned Ashtanga Yoga teacher, wellness consultant, and personal coach. With 34-years experience, she has pioneered a career at the strategic intersection of Wellness, Natural Lifestyle, Y…
01:22:40  |   Sat 11 Jun 2016
Philip Goldberg on Appropriation, Pragmatic Mysticism and the Americanization of Yoga (#17)

Philip Goldberg on Appropriation, Pragmatic Mysticism and the Americanization of Yoga (#17)

Philip Goldberg is the author and co-author of various books, including and most notably, American Veda. CHITHEADS and Jacob Kyle sat down with Philip to talk about his journey as a public speaker, s…
01:20:03  |   Sat 04 Jun 2016
Zachery Dacuk on Conscious Embodiment, Anatomy as a Story, and the 45 Minute Movement Rule (#16)

Zachery Dacuk on Conscious Embodiment, Anatomy as a Story, and the 45 Minute Movement Rule (#16)

Blending body work, yoga and anatomy, Zachery Dacuk coined the practice of Conscious Embodiment. Chitheads and Jacob Kyle had the opportunity to sit down with Zach to talk with him about his 15-year …
01:10:39  |   Wed 01 Jun 2016
Matt Lombardo on Spiritual Bypassing, Cults, and Recent Yoga Scandals (#15)

Matt Lombardo on Spiritual Bypassing, Cults, and Recent Yoga Scandals (#15)

Matthew Thomas Lombardo is a popular yoga teacher and teacher of teachers in New York City and Brooklyn.  Besides his well attended public classes, he has a wide range of experience teaching asana an…
01:10:42  |   Thu 05 May 2016
Christopher Wallis on Tantra, Non-Dualism, and Awakening to Your True Nature (#14)

Christopher Wallis on Tantra, Non-Dualism, and Awakening to Your True Nature (#14)

Christopher, also known as Hareesh, was introduced to Indian spirituality at the age of seven and initiated into the practice of yogic meditation at sixteen. His degrees include a B.A. in Religion an…
01:22:32  |   Mon 25 Apr 2016
Bob Doto on Yogalebrity Culture, the Babarazzi, and the Spectacle (#13)

Bob Doto on Yogalebrity Culture, the Babarazzi, and the Spectacle (#13)

Bob Doto is the owner and director of Church Avenue Yoga and Bodywork Center in Brooklyn, New York City. He is a yoga instructor and massage therapist, who has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga under the…
01:01:17  |   Fri 18 Mar 2016
Nikki Costello on Integration, Mother India, and Experiences of God (#12)

Nikki Costello on Integration, Mother India, and Experiences of God (#12)

Nikki Costello is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) and a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). For 24 years, her teaching has been influenced by annual trips to India including six visits to RIMY…
01:33:30  |   Sun 13 Mar 2016
Edwin Bryant on the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, & the Multiplicity of the Absolute (#11)

Edwin Bryant on the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, & the Multiplicity of the Absolute (#11)

Edwin Bryant received his Ph.D in Indic languages and Cultures from Columbia University. He taught Hinduism at Harvard University for three years, and is presently the professor of Hinduism at Rutger…
01:20:11  |   Sat 13 Feb 2016
Manorama on the Guru/Student Relationship, Sanskrit, and Renunciate vs. Householder Paths (#10)

Manorama on the Guru/Student Relationship, Sanskrit, and Renunciate vs. Householder Paths (#10)

Manorama D'Alvia is one of the leading teachers in Sanskrit and Yoga Philosophy. She is the founder of both the Sanskrit Studies Method™ and the Luminous Soul Method™. Manorama evokes healing through…
01:09:08  |   Sat 06 Feb 2016
Christopher Tompkins on Tantra, the original Chakras, and the Real Age of the Asanas (#9)

Christopher Tompkins on Tantra, the original Chakras, and the Real Age of the Asanas (#9)

Christopher Tompkins is a Yoga practitioner and Sanskrit scholar specializing in the tradition of Tantric Shaivism.  His research focuses in particular on the ritualized practices of ‘Hatha’ Yoga as …
01:14:40  |   Sat 30 Jan 2016
Alex Auder on Counterculture, Critiques of a Commodified Yoga Scene, Vedanta and Facing Death (#8)

Alex Auder on Counterculture, Critiques of a Commodified Yoga Scene, Vedanta and Facing Death (#8)

Alex Auder, director of Magu Yoga, was recently included on a list of America's 100 most influential yoga teachers (she was in the top 25!): sonima.com.  Alex is a native New Yorker who grew-up in th…
01:25:19  |   Sat 23 Jan 2016
Michael Stone on Intimacy with Life and the Space of Non-Reactivity (#7)

Michael Stone on Intimacy with Life and the Space of Non-Reactivity (#7)

Michael Stone (1974–2017) was a prominent and innovative Buddhist teacher, yogi, psychotherapist, and author. He was the founder and director of the Centre of Gravity Sangha, a community of yoga and …
01:14:59  |   Sat 16 Jan 2016
Anodea Judith on the Chakras, Body Armor, and Global Transformation (#6)

Anodea Judith on the Chakras, Body Armor, and Global Transformation (#6)

Anodea Judith, Ph.D. is the author of eight best-selling books on psychology, spirituality, and social change. She is best known for her pioneering work with the chakra system, through the classics W…
01:11:58  |   Thu 07 Jan 2016
Jillian Turecki on Relationships from a Place of Abundance (#5)

Jillian Turecki on Relationships from a Place of Abundance (#5)

Jillian Turecki is a New York based yoga teacher and certified coach who for over 15 years, has been studying the art and science of fulfillment. Through the practice and teaching of yoga, Jillian ha…
01:04:45  |   Sat 05 Dec 2015
Ralph De La Rosa on Neuroplasticity, Substance Abuse, and Myths about Meditation (#4)

Ralph De La Rosa on Neuroplasticity, Substance Abuse, and Myths about Meditation (#4)

My guest in this episode is Ralph De La Rosa. Ralph is a psychotherapist and meditation teacher living in Brooklyn, New York. He is the creator of The Mindfulness Sessions, a series of meditation cla…
01:21:46  |   Wed 18 Nov 2015
Gabriel Halpern on Iyengar, being a Ritual Elder and the Initiatory Transitions of Life (#3)

Gabriel Halpern on Iyengar, being a Ritual Elder and the Initiatory Transitions of Life (#3)

My guest in this episode is Gabriel Halpern, who is an Iyengar yoga teacher based out of Chicago.  I first met Gabriel a few years ago, when I took his workshops at Kula Yoga Project in Williamsburg,…
01:28:47  |   Wed 04 Nov 2015
Rima Rabbath on Karma, the Middle East, and

Rima Rabbath on Karma, the Middle East, and "Sama Darshana" (#1)

Rima Rabbath was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, but eventually traveled to Paris to pursue an undergraduate education in economics and later finished graduate school at NYU. In 2001, while pursu…
01:16:53  |   Mon 05 Oct 2015
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