Clinical Corner with Leslie Kaminoff

J. Brown - "Gentle is the New Advanced"

Leslie Kaminoff — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 21:50:00 -0500

J. Brown hosts one of the most influential Yoga podcasts out there, and Leslie has been a guest on his show three times. Now, Leslie turns the table on J. and interviews him about their shared history and perspectives on individualized yoga teaching.

Larry Payne: "Prime of Life Yoga"

Leslie Kaminoff — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:21:00 -0500

One of Leslie's oldest Yoga friends, Larry Payne, Ph.D. joins him to talk about some of their shared background, their mutual teacher T.K.V. Desikachar and the history of the individualized work that has become Larry's trademark.

Larry is the co-author of Yoga Therapy Rx, Yoga for Dummies and The Business of Teaching Yoga. Larry is founding president of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

Larry's website - Samata International

Vintage Desikachar Yoga Routine for Soccer and Football - with Larry Payne, 1986

DVD of Krishnamacharya Tribute, Los Angeles 1987

Remembering Rama Vernon - Zoom Tribute December 2020

Mara Carrico - YogaLady

Ellen Kiley – "Yoga and Scoliosis"

Leslie Kaminoff — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:15:00 -0500

Leslie talks with his old friend Ellen Kiley about her history in yoga and bodywork as a person with scoliosis and spinal fusion.

Ellen has been a leading educator in the field of scoliosis and spinal fusion for many years. Ellen talks about how Leslie's invitation to attend the Symposium for Yoga Therapy and Research (SYTAR) inspired her to do her own research, which has led to her current work on a Masters in Public Health in Epidemiology, with a focus on scoliosis.

The full 2-hour video version of this interview, which includes Leslie and Ellen analyzing clinic footage of them teaching to a scoliosis student is available by subscription at The Breathing Project Community Hub.

YouTube video with Ellen: "Living Well After Scoliosis Surgery"

Ellen's archived blog: "Dancing with a Spine of Steel"

Gary Kraftsow – "Yoga Therapy Pioneer"

Leslie Kaminoff — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:49:00 -0500

Leslie chats with one of his oldest yoga friends, Gary Kraftsow about their personal and mutual origins in yoga therapeutics.

Gary is one of the key students of T.K.V. Desikachar and has been a true pioneer in the development of yoga education in the West. This free-ranging discussion covers a variety of topics about the origins, methods and history of yoga as a therapeutic practice and profession.

American Viniyoga Institute (viniyoga.com), founded by Gary at the behest of his teacher, T.K.V. Desikachar

Gary's latest, up-to-date offerings via The Shift Network

Robin Rothenberg - "Restoring Prana and Essential Yoga Therapy"

Leslie Kaminoff — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:38:00 -0500

Leslie interviews yoga therapy thought-leader Robin Rothenberg, author of "Restoring Prana." They discuss key concepts and information relating to healthy breathing, and working therapeutically with breath challenges, including Leslie's personal battle with long COVID symptoms.

Long-COVID links:

https://givebackyoga.org/return-to-sattva-restorative-breathing-for-long-covid-with-robin-rothenberg/

https://givebackyoga.org/well-being-after-covid-bridging-yoga-and-healthcare-to-support-those-affected-by-covid-19/

Essential Yoga Therapy offerings (books available here)

https://essentialyogatherapy.com/eyt-store

Robin's Website: www.essentialyogatherapy.com

The premium version of this podcast, in which Leslie and his guest review and analyze a video recording of a private session is available to subscribed members of The Breathing Project.

Libby Hinsley, P.T. – "Yoga for Bendy People"

Leslie Kaminoff — Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:15:00 -0500

Libby Hinsley, P.T. discusses her personal journey into yoga, physical therapy, and her eventual diagnosis with Ehlers-Danlos Hypermobility Syndrome, all of which led to the writing of her new book, "Yoga for Bendy People."

Libby's anatomy membership for yoga teachers can be found at: www.anatomybites.com

The Ehlers Danlos Society website has great hypermobility Resources:

www.ehlers-danlos.com

Hypermobility-specific podcasts:

The premium version of this podcast, in which Leslie and his guest review and analyze a video recording of a private session is available to subscribed members of The Breathing Project.