{"podcast":{"title":"Yoga Medicine","slug":"yoga-medicine-4454020","podcast_index_feed_id":4454020,"rss_url":"https://yogamedicine.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://YogaMedicine.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/5/d/8/a5d825074b82906740be95ea3302a6a1/Yoga_Medicine_Show_Art_1400.jpg","author":"Tiffany Cruikshank","episode_count":172,"summary":"This show was created to educate and empower yoga students and teachers to use yoga therapeutically to optimize experiences, communities and resilience. Our methods are based on a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology and the integration of modern science and research with traditional practices and experience. We believe research is just as precious as experience and we believe in the human potential for change and greatness. Our goal is to help you learn the owners manual of your unique body/mind and so we offer this as a free resource to anyone interested in optimizing their health and wellbeing. SUBSCRIBE TO YOGA MEDICINE ON iTUNES/APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/3aWW3XO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: https://YogaMedicine.com ——————————— CONNECT WITH US! ——————————— FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TiffanyCruikshankYoga INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yoga_medicine TWITTER: https://twitter.com/yoga_medicine LINKEDIN: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/yoga-medicine PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/tiffanyyoga","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T18:18:40.843274+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yoga-medicine-4454020"},"episode":{"title":"Mantra Myths & Misconceptions: Community Conversations with Rashmi Bismark and Steph Wall","slug":"mantra-myths-misconceptions-community-conversations-with-rashmi-bismark-and-steph-wall","published_at":"2026-02-26T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yoga-medicine-4454020/mantra-myths-misconceptions-community-conversations-with-rashmi-bismark-and-steph-wall","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yoga-medicine-4454020","url":"https://yogamedicine.libsyn.com/mantra-myths-misconceptions-community-conversations-with-rashmi-bismark-and-steph-wall","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/yogamedicine/161_-_Mantra_myths__misconconceptions_-_Yoga_Medicine.mp3?dest-id=3094661","summary":"Mantra — the sacred sound of yoga — is, for many students and teachers, shrouded in mystery. In this episode, yoga teachers Dr. Rashmi Bismark and Steph Wall join host Rachel Land to unpack the myths, misconceptions, and cultural questions surrounding mantra in modern yoga practice. Together, they explore whether the practice of mantra is religious, the importance of correct pronunciation, and how teachers can introduce sacred sound into Western yoga classes without alienating students. Listen in to learn why chanting in community might be one of the most powerful nervous system anchors available. \"It's not performative. It's an expression of something bigger.\" — Steph Wall. — What You'll Learn: Is mantra religious? [5:04] Does perfect pronunciation matter? [9:10] The roles of mantra in western classes [13:40] Do you need an empty mind for mantra to \"work\"? [16:35] Fear of \"singing in public\" [20:00] Mantra vs. affirmations [25:59] Is westernizing mantra cultural appropriation? [27:59] How to introduce mantra respectfully [32:13] Yoga Medicine 20-Hour Mantra Immersion [35:31] — Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube 20-hour Mantra Immersion with Yoga Medicine at the Kali Collective (Glasgow, May 29–31) Yoga Medicine Yin & Meditation Yoga Teacher Training Podcast Episode 06: The Power of Mindfulness Podcast Episode 21: South Asian Teacher Panel Podcast Episode 72: Counter Compassion Fatigue Podcast Episode 59: Explore the Dark Side Podcast Episode 94: Magic of Mythology Connect with Dr. Rashmi Bismark: Facebook | Instagram | Rashmi Bismark MD | X | YMO Guest Teacher Connect with Steph Wall: Facebook | Instagram | Kali Collective Instagram | YMO Guest Teacher — Learn More: Find the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-161 . Learn more about insider tips, o…","meta_description":"Mantra — the sacred sound of yoga — is, for many students and teachers, shrouded in mystery. In this episode, yoga teachers Dr. Rashmi Bismark and Steph W…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2358,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/yoga-medicine-4454020/episodes/mantra-myths-misconceptions-community-conversations-with-rashmi-bismark-and-steph-wall/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/yoga-medicine-4454020/mantra-myths-misconceptions-community-conversations-with-rashmi-bismark-and-steph-wall.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}