In this episode, we’re recording live from Nicaragua while hosting two retreats back-to-back retreats. Over the course of two weeks, nearly 50 teachers joined us from all over the world, creating one of the biggest and most dynamic retreat experiences we’ve ever facilitated. After sharing a few updates from retreat life (including what it’s been like), we dive into a topic many teachers are curious about: the foundations of hosting a retreat. We talk about the building blocks that actually make ...
Mar 09, 2026•39 min•Season 4Ep. 150
In the first episode of Giana’s Corner , Giana sits down with Joe to talk about the decision to start trying (or not try) for a baby and what actually happened once It all worked out. From the shock of finding out about the pregnancy to the unexpected reality of the first trimester, they share the honest, messy, and sometimes chaotic side to early pregnancy. They talk about everything from their decision to try, how quickly things changed, and what those first few weeks really felt like. Nausea,...
Mar 05, 2026•5 min
In this episode, we’re talking about sequencing mistakes - the common ones, the subtle ones, and the ones we definitely made ourselves. Of course, sequencing is subjective. But after years of teaching, training teachers, leading retreats, and building classes that actually retain students, we’ve noticed patterns. Certain choices tend to create stronger classes, deeper learning, and more trust in the room. And certain habits… quietly work against you. We unpack what happens when you do too much t...
Mar 02, 2026•41 min•Season 4Ep. 149
In this episode, recorded a few weeks before our Denver trip, Bradshaw shares about reaching his one-year sober milestone. We talk about it all — the struggles that led him to drinking, what shifting away from alcohol looked like, how friends can truly support someone in recovery, and the tools that have helped him stay sober. We even reflect on retreats and running a business before and after drinking, and what has changed along the way. Giana steps into more of an interviewer role, creating sp...
Feb 23, 2026•43 min•Season 4Ep. 148
Before we get philosophical, we debrief our throuple weekend in Vail after teaching at The River in Denver, including a podcasting mishap we absolutely did not plan, what we learned from a full weekend of workshops, and everything coming up next. Giana is dreaming up a new retreat, Bradshaw is diving into a restorative training, and we share more about upcoming collaborative events and teacher trainings. Then we get into it. What does “advanced” actually mean in yoga? We look at it from both the...
Feb 16, 2026•46 min•Season 4Ep. 147
In this episode, we talk about mindful dating . Bradshaw is out in the world, dating with intention and looking for a primary partnership. Giana is deeply intrigued by his process and asks a lot of questions, while also reflecting on what she did differently when she met her partner, Joe. We hear about Bradshaw’s recent dates, the challenges of navigating gay dating culture, what he’s actually looking for, and how he decides who’s worth meeting up with. Giana reflects on her first meeting with J...
Feb 09, 2026•34 min•Season 4Ep. 146
This week we welcome Margo Lightburn back to the pod after two years away, and a lot has changed. Since we last spoke, Margo has retired from teaching yoga and opens up about her complicated, sometimes bitter goodbye to the industry and everything that followed. We talk candidly about grief, including the loss of her mother, undergoing a hysterectomy, and the deeply personal healing journey that ultimately led her to begin writing a book. We reflect on a time when yoga felt like the end-all, be-...
Feb 02, 2026•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 145
In this episode, Bradshaw and Giana dive into one of the most deceptively hard practices in yoga (and life): surrender- on the mat, in the classroom, and everywhere in between. First, they begin to unpack this concept and what it really means to surrender in the physical practice- speaking of things like the ego, finding your edge, and creating balance of steadiness and ease, or f sthira and sukha. You’ll hear stories from their early “ohhh… this is surrender” moments, plus what they notice most...
Jan 26, 2026•55 min•Season 4Ep. 144
In this episode, Giana Gambino and Bradshaw Wish record live from YogaRenew in Hoboken, NJ with Kate Lombardo and Patrick Franco. Together, they get real about yoga partnerships—how clear communication, shared values, and a mission rooted in community can create a collaboration that actually lasts. These four longtime teachers bring equal parts honesty and hilarity as they pull back the curtain on what it’s like to be in a male–female platonic partnership: finding the right fit, defining roles, ...
Jan 19, 2026•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 143
Season 4 is officially here. 🎙️ After a few weeks off around the holidays, Bradshaw and Giana are back together- this time recording from a hotel room in NYC while filming content for YogaRenew. In this season premiere, they reconnect after time apart, catch up on nonstop travel, teaching, and work, and reflect on what it means to come back together after a pause. But there’s also something else in the room… a big secret Giana has been holding onto, and a surprise that will shape what comes nex...
Jan 12, 2026•26 min•Season 4Ep. 142
In our Season 3 finale, we’re getting real about the year, the highs that lit us up, the lows that taught us things we didn’t expect, and everything in between. We share the moments that shaped us, and the ones that stretched us, and share many new reflections on what we’re taking with us into a brand-new year. We talk about what we’re calling in (both personally and professionally), what we’re ready to leave behind, and the surprises that showed up along the way. It’s candid, cozy, a little emo...
Dec 10, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 141
Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Lizzie Lasater - teacher, writer, creator, and daughter of Judith Hanson Lasater, who has built her own vibrant path in the yoga world from her home in Austria. Lizzie shares how a chance meeting with her now-husband led her to move across the world, learn German as an adult (“why is this so hard?!”), and build a global online teaching career rooted in rest, clarity, and presence. We discuss what it was like growing up around yoga before it became popular, h...
Dec 01, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 140
November's bonus episode brings you two heartfelt questions from listeners overseas - but before we dive in, we catch up on all things Patreon, the holidays, and the general chaos of this time of year. Then we get into the real stuff: ✨ What do you do when you have a crush on a yoga student? We talk boundaries, ethics, awkward moments, and how to navigate human feelings while still being a professional teacher. ✨ How do you keep your teaching inspired? We share honest tips, burnout confessions, ...
Nov 26, 2025•23 min
Step inside an afternoon of truth-telling, humor, and the conversations every yoga teacher wishes happened more often. This 75-minute live podcast experience pulls back the curtain on the yoga world - the myth of a yoga teacher, perfectionism, the burnout, the healing, the comparison traps, the joy, and the deeply human journey behind It all. Through stories, laughter, honest reflections, and audience participation, Giana and Bradshaw explore what it really means to teach, practice, and evolve i...
Nov 25, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Today we have Jenni Rawlings on the podcast, and we had so much fun diving into the technical side of the yoga practice- cues, anatomy, alignment, and how to update your practice to fit your own body so things actually feel good. We talk about her beginnings, how she built her career, and what it’s been like teaching online. We even discovered some Chicago crossover and shared training experiences. We get into movement science, Yoga Alliance requirements, and why there’s so much more to learn be...
Nov 17, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 138
A chaotic hello from Bradshaw and Giana, podcasting in person from Giana’s apartment! We kick things off with all the tech issues and our ongoing attempt to be jacks of all trades: filming, editing, and learning to create more professional content. We chat about the purpose of Bradshaw’s visit and how we’re preparing for our upcoming 300-hour online program, along with what we’re most excited to teach and share. We talk about confidence, fandom, mentorship, and all the ways we’re evolving our jo...
Nov 10, 2025•37 min•Season 3Ep. 137
We kick things off in true us fashion: chatting about the seasons changing, a brief (and unnecessary) detour into rigor mortis, Bradshaw trying to order Uber Eats mid-record, and Giana casually moving the recording time to close a sale. There’s even an off-hand joke about sharing a boyfriend and a debate about whether straddle pressing actually counts as pressing (it does- justice for straddle pressers). And just a heads-up: if you’re here for the actual episode, it begins around minute 16. We b...
Nov 03, 2025•56 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Today on the podcast, we’re joined by the amazing Cathy Madeo! We dive into her early days of teaching everywhere, from studios to wherever she could roll out a mat, and how that eventually led her to building a thriving online yoga business. We chat about the signs that it might be time to shift fully online, the ups and downs of social media, staying consistent, and finding growth through persistence. Cathy shares how never giving up (and trying everything to see what sticks) has been key to h...
Oct 27, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 135
In this month’s bonus episode, Giana and Bradshaw cover everything from naming kids after yourself, intermittent fasting, and sleeping with your phone, to making changes, navigating the hardest parts of wellness, finding balance, journaling, and manifesting. But this episode is really about you and your questions. Today, we’re answering two questions: what it takes to start teaching yoga online and sharing our favorite tips for choosing and taking great promotional photos as a yoga teacher. Want...
Oct 23, 2025•26 min
This week, we’re talking all about twisting, but not before diving into changing seasons, finding motivation, the importance of sleep, and Bradshaw’s dating life. Naturally, there’s also a big tangent on Brahmacharya and semen retention (yes, we went there). Then we get into the details of twisting: the misunderstood anatomy, where movement actually comes from, and how to execute it safely in your spine. We unpack bad twist assists, alignment cues, extremes in practice, and the energetic side of...
Oct 20, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 134
Everything feels heavy lately. People are stressed, and teaching through it can feel intense. The world feels weird right now, and showing up for others in the middle of it all is hard. This week we’re talking about processing in public. We’ve touched on this before, but we’re going deeper. What’s appropriate to share, and what’s not? Where’s that line between honesty and oversharing? We talk about full schedules, burnout, and the growing pains of working for yourself, and the constant pull betw...
Oct 13, 2025•55 min•Season 3Ep. 133
In this episode, Giana and Bradshaw delve into the growing trend of yoga teachers using ChatGPT to create their class sequences, scripts, and themes. They unpack the difference between using AI as a supportive tool versus outsourcing your own creativity and intuition. Giana talks about developing trust in your own voice, instincts, and body wisdom, saying, “ChatGPT doesn’t have a body. So why are we asking it to tell us how to move ours?” They explore the importance of building confidence as a n...
Oct 06, 2025•48 min•Season 3Ep. 132
In today’s episode, Giana and Bradshaw recap their Amalfi Coast yoga retreat, starting with a quick stop in New York to film online courses, a few days of wandering around Rome, and a visit to Naples before heading out on retreat. We share about the luxurious villa we stayed in, the incredible attendees who joined us, the funny content we created, and what our retreat days looked like. Along the way, we tell plenty of hilarious stories about “edging” the Sistine Chapel, realizing we didn’t actua...
Sep 29, 2025•38 min•Season 3Ep. 131
In this episode, we’re answering listener questions about the ideal number of retreat attendees, what to do when a studio asks to record your classes, and how to get over first-time teaching nerves. Of course, our banter takes a few detours—into cycle syncing and freebleeding (because obviously that has everything to do with yoga). ⚡Heads up: soon these bonus episodes will be Patreon-only ! Join now for behind-the-scenes, extra episodes, classes, and more: 👉 Patreon CHECK OUT OUR 300-HOUR PROGR...
Sep 25, 2025•23 min
This week, Giana and Bradshaw sit down with Jenny Clise, a San Francisco yoga teacher and author of The Complete Guide to Yoga Props . They dive into everything from moving and settling into new cities, finding community, and managing studios to carving out your niche wherever you are. You’ll hear fun “get-to-know-you” stories from Jenny’s time teaching in New York (including her favorite class with septuagenarians) to stepping into a San Francisco class formerly led by a beloved Bhakti teacher,...
Sep 22, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 130
In this episode, Giana and Bradshaw explore what it looks like to teach beyond the group class setting. They discuss taking the leap into workshops, day retreats, and series, and stepping confidently into the role of yoga entrepreneur (even if they never use that word). They share their own journeys: Bradshaw opens up about his annual Mariah Carey Christmas tradition that sparks joy year after year, while Giana reflects on the resourcefulness that has shaped her career- from working in a chiropr...
Sep 15, 2025•38 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Bradshaw and Giana kick things off with Bradshaw’s questionable French accent (and a history tangent that somehow lands on Mussolini), plus a lighthearted detour into their celebrity crushes. But behind the laughs lies something big: the announcement of their upcoming 300-Hour Teacher Training and the central role of community in the program. They dive into what sets this training apart: personal mentorship, meaningful community building, and a hybrid model designed to fit the realities of worki...
Sep 08, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 128
Three years in, and we’re still asking: will we ever run out of things to say on this podcast? (Spoiler: not a chance.) Every episode is a chance to learn, grow, and laugh and this one is no exception. In today’s episode, Giana and Bradshaw dive deep into Savasana . At first, they weren’t sure if an anatomy breakdown of this pose was even necessary, but it turns out savasana deserves way more attention than it usually gets. From alignment that supports the nervous system to why there’s no one-si...
Sep 01, 2025•42 min•Season 3Ep. 127
In this juicy bonus Q&A episode, we kick things off with banter about East Coast Italian-American pride, Bradshaw’s first Italian adventure, and our surprising discovery of supri- Rhode Island’s beloved cured pork specialty. Then we dive into listener questions: the nitty-gritty of sequencing requirements and what to do when a distracting moaner in class sparks complaints. We explore how sequencing rules can feel limiting but also inspire creativity, and how one moaner story sends Giana spir...
Aug 28, 2025•28 min
Today we’re joined by Jason Bowman, a San Francisco–based teacher and one of the leads behind the Castro Room. Bradshaw kicks things off with some banter about Jason’s Instagram and dating life before the conversation dives into practice itself: meditation, Vipassana, Buddhism, and the layers of distraction, avoidance, and discomfort that surface along the way. Jason shares a formative teaching moment that shaped his approach, sparking reflections on the line between treating people as clients v...
Aug 25, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 126
