August 28, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga From Exploitation to Established Yoga Instructor with Quamay Sams Episode No. 29 Giana and Bradshaw catch up with a friend, Quamay Sams. Quamay is a 500-hour yoga instructor based in New York City who strives to balance movement with the mindfulness of spiritual meditation. He shares his passion locally in Brooklyn and globally on Glo. In this conversation, Quamay chronicles how he went from a new yoga teacher teaching for free to making It a career on ...
Aug 28, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The Funny Thing About Yoga Q&A: Sweat Etiquette, See-through Clothes, & Yoga Retreat Growth BONUS EPISODE #5 August 24, 2023 Once a Month, You can anticipate a special bonus episode where we answer YOUR questions! In this very special bonus episode, we answer three questions submitted to us by listeners. We talk about sweat etiquette, see-through yoga clothing, and how to use what you learn on Yoga Retreats. If you have a question, please submit It to the podcast to be featured and start...
Aug 24, 2023•20 min
August 21, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Alignment: Does It Matter? Episode No. 28 This week Giana leads with an intro that addresses new listeners, she shares information about upcoming yoga retreats, and she gets personal about whats been going on for her. Then Bradshaw joins the conversation and they begin to talk about Alignment and pose the question: Is there a right or wrong way to do things? They both share their viewpoints on alignment and discuss if the rules matter and how or why thi...
Aug 21, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 28
August 14, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga On Breaking Stigmas and Being Yourself with Stephanie Acosta Episode No. 27 This week Giana and Bradshaw have Stephanie Acosta on the podcast to talk about breaking stigmas in the wellness industry, creating a platform for other Latinx yoga teachers, being a mom, big shifts throughout the pandemic, being real and all things New York. Stephanie says It like It is and shows up completely as herself both in the podcast and in life. As a team lead at Y7 she...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 27
August 7, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Social Media and Random Tangents Episode No. 26 This week Giana and Bradshaw talk completely off the cuff about all things social media, humor, and finding their niche. Of course they cannot avoid tangents that range from the people upstairs, astrology, their roles with CAYA, clean aesthetics, and so much more. They detail their strategy or lack of strategy with social media, some controversy that comes with putting out reels, and the accounts that inspi...
Aug 07, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 26
July 31, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga YTT: Our Experience, Pros & Cons, and Future Plans Episode No. 25 In this weeks episode Giana and Bradshaw talk ALL things yoga teacher trainings. They talk about their first experience in a 200 Hour, the different formats of trainings, the lack of regulations and yoga alliance standards, and so much more. With a 200 Hour Yoga teacher program of their own coming up in Nicaragua 2024, they explain what students can expect, as well as acknowledge that t...
Jul 31, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 25
July 24, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Sobriety, Yoga, and Self-love with Erika Scribner Episode No. 24 In this weeks episode Giana and Bradshaw talk with Erika Scribner, a yoga teacher and studio owner based in South Florida. Erika details her journey with overcoming addiction and finding the yoga practice along the way. Though not the only tool in her tool belt, she credits the practice with learning to love herself again. We talk about the challenge of the physical postures and why they’re ...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 24
The Funny Thing About Yoga Q&A: Shifts in the Yoga Industry & The Myth of Hot Yoga BONUS EPISODE #4 June 22, 2023 Once a Month, You can anticipate a special bonus episode where we answer YOUR questions! In this very special bonus episode, we answer two questions submitted to us by listeners. We talk about how the yoga world in the west has changed since the ‘90s and how we feel about It as part of the newer generation of teachers AND we also discuss hot yoga and some of the myths around ...
Jul 20, 2023•36 min
July 16, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Can You Teach Poses You Can’t Do? Episode No. 23 In this episode Giana and Bradshaw talk about whether or not yoga teachers should teach poses that they themselves cannot do. It is never black and white and so they detail different scenarios and talk about pivotal memories during their more formidable yoga student years. Bradshaw explains how teaching things he can do easily is actually a challenge for him, whereas Giana talks about one of her big “AHA” m...
Jul 17, 2023•54 min•Season 1Ep. 23
July 10, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Broing Out with Calvin Corzine Episode No. 22 In this episode Giana and Bradshaw talk with LA based yoga teacher, Calvin Corzine about his new yoga studio venture, his instagram polls, regional yoga differences and so much more. Calvin is smart, super chill, and he shares a ton of insight from his experience in the yoga world. They connect over FRC, Jui Jitsu, and share their experiences with feedback, mentors, and a continued interest in expansion and gr...
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 22
July 3, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Nish the F1sh Explains It All Episode No. 21 In this very episode Giana and Bradshaw talk with Nishanth Selvalingam, also known as Nish the F1sh on TikTok and Instagram. Nish teaches yoga and meditation in Los Angeles and hosts a weekly virtual and IRL Sangha gathering focused on philosophy and spiritual studies. He has grown a large following on TikTok for sharing his understanding of deep concepts in a digestible and uplifting manner, which he also does ...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 21
June 26, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga The Art of Cueing Episode No. 20 Happy Pride Y’all! Giana and Bradshaw begin this episode with some banter about pride and quickly dive into a discussion on Cueing, which could be expanded on in future episodes. Cueing preferences can be seen as subjective since different students learn differently, and this will inform what time of teacher a certain type of learner is drawn to. With this in mind, Giana and Bradshaw share what has been working for them as...
Jun 26, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 20
The Funny Thing About Yoga Q&A: Adjusting Yourself, Chatty Cathys, & Wrist Pain BONUS EPISODE #3 June 22, 2023 Once a Month, You can anticipate a special bonus episode where we answer YOUR questions! In this very special bonus episode, we answer three questions submitted to us by listeners. We talk about yoga attire and adjusting yourself in eagle pose, navigating chatty students, and adapting your practice around wrist pain. If you have a question, please submit It to the podcast to be ...
Jun 22, 2023•32 min
June 19, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Learning and Laughing with Psychic Medium Kim Russo We talk Ghosts, Energy, and How Yoga Raises your Vibration Episode No. 19 In this very special episode Giana and Bradshaw talk with Kim Russo, a world-renown Psychic Medium and Giana’s Aunt. Known as “The Happy Medium,” Kim is an accomplished author and TV personality. She has been on Celebrity Ghost Stories, Paranormal State, and Psychic Kids to name a few. Giana has grown up knowing about her professio...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 19
June 12, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Things We No Longer Do as Yoga Teachers Episode No. 18 In this weeks episode Giana and Bradshaw have a candid discussion about things they no longer do while teaching yoga. They discuss 15 changes they’ve made to their teaching practice in detail, share stories, and explain what they do do instead. This is an episode that truly embraces change and encourages growth. And of course It all begins with casual banter about their names, ways to get involved wit...
Jun 12, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 18
June 5, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga What you NEED to Know about Yoga Retreats and Lots of Ridiculous Stories Episode No. 17 If you have ever been curious about attending or planning a Yoga retreat, this episode is for you! And even if you have no interest in Yoga Retreats, this episode is still for you because Giana and Bradshaw weave in several hilarious stories throughout that would keep anyone entertained. Starting off with a hilarious tangent about Nude Yoga and Impressions of Giana’s Mo...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 17
May 29, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga We Spill ALL the Tea with Emma Wilbourn Episode No. 16 Giana and Bradshaw welcome very special guest Emma Wilbourn to the podcast. They met Emma in San Francisco before the pandemic during a Yoga training. Through the years Emma has been such a big supporter of C.A.Y.A Yoga School having referred several students to the YTT program and in 2022 Giana and Emma started collaborating on Yoga Retreats in the Colorado Rockies. This is where their friendship blos...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 16
May 22, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Yoga Etiquette: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Episode No. 15 Bradshaw finally asks the most important question of all time, “Is Giana related to anyone in the Mafia?” You’ll have to listen to find out the answer and then keep listening to hear them dive into yoga etiquette. Yoga culture can be intimidating and depending on where you practice some of the etiquette may be lesser known. So, whether you’re a new student or you weren’t fully aware of these guidel...
May 22, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 15
May 15, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Mental Health, Yoga & Our Experience Episode No. 14 For Mental Health Awareness Month, Giana and Bradshaw get really real about their mental health and how It led them toward their yoga journey. They both find It important to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues by sharing their experiences and the several tools that have helped them cope with and ameliorate stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. Its important to note...
May 19, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The Funny Thing About Yoga Q&A: Fitfluencers, Weight Gain, and Finding Your EdgeBONUS EPISODE #2 April 20, 2023 Once a Month, You can anticipate a special bonus episode where we answer YOUR questions! We will release these episodes in the middle of the month and aim for the second or third Thursday, depending. In our first ever bonus Q&A we answer three questions submitted to us by listeners. We talk about the Fitfluencers and dealing with Nerves, Weight Gain and Adapting Your Practice, ...
May 18, 2023•32 min
May 8, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Yoga and Functional Movement with Nam Chanterrwyn Episode No. 13 In this episode Bradshaw and Giana talk with Nam Chanterwynn, a fellow graduate of Jason Crandell's 300 hour program and an established yoga teacher in his own right. Nam is based In San Diego, CA where he teaches full time locally, Virtually on Yoga International, and he also leads yoga teacher trainings and retreats around the world. From the beginning of this conversation, we learn that Nam...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 13
May 1, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Hands on Assists: Love It or Leave It? Episode No. 12 In this episode, Giana and Bradshaw talk about hands on assists. They share their experience with assists as students and what they enjoy or do not enjoy about being on the receiving end of an assist. They also dive into a renewed perspective on hands on assists from the teachers point of view. You can anticipate hearing about consent, responsibility and liability, power dynamics, supportive versus force...
May 01, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 12
April 24, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Things Yoga Teacher’s Do Well. Episode No. 11 Giana and Bradshaw start this episode off with some friendly banter and address Bradshaw’s voice, being called Mrs. Wish and having strangers “yes ma’am” him on the phone. Naturally this leads to a conversation about working through major tangents during their online trainings and holding space for students- a segue to the actual topic of the day, Things Yoga Teachers Do Well. This episode details the skills ...
Apr 24, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The Funny Thing About Yoga Q&A: Sitz Bones, Accessible Yoga, And Cell Phones BONUS EPISODE #1 April 20, 2023 Once a Month, You can anticipate a special bonus episode where we answer YOUR questions! We will release these episodes in the middle of the month and aim for the second or third Thursday, depending. In our first ever bonus Q&A we answer three questions submitted to us by listeners. We talk about the Sitz Bones, Teaching Yoga to Developmentally Disabled Folks, and Cell Phones in c...
Apr 20, 2023•25 min
April 17, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Teacher Compensation and Corporate Yoga with Amy Apgar Episode No. 10 This week Giana and Bradshaw are joined by Amy Apgar, a yoga teacher and strength trainer based in New York City. The three met in Chicago in early 2020 before the pandemic and have been following each other virtually ever since. The inspiration for bringing Amy on the podcast is to bring transparency around her experience working in the corporate yoga world and to shine a light on a t...
Apr 17, 2023•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
April 10, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Creating Your Vibe and Other Nonsense Episode No. 9 Giana and Bradshaw kick off this episode by diving straight into their fears. They obviously talk about death, how It relates to yoga, and other big questions plaguing their minds. They don’t claim to have any answers, instead just big minds willing to ask questions, be silly, and explore all aspects of these topics. And somehow, this beginning tangent actually relates to the topic at hand here: Setting...
Apr 10, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 9
April 3, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga New Studio, New Students & So Many Stories with Manny Garcia Episode No. 8 In this weeks episode, Giana and Bradshaw catch up with fellow yoga teacher, Manny Garcia. These three have had many overlaps around Chicago from teaching at Zen Yoga Garage, being a Lululemon ambassador and a shared interest in creating an accessible and diverse platform to share yoga from during the pandemic. And now, Manny is on a whole new journey with the opening of a bric...
Apr 03, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 8
March 27, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Updated Cues for Chair Pose and Hogwarts Banter Episode No. 7 Tune in to this very fun episode where Giana and Bradshaw break down chair pose from the feet upto the head. They detail some outdated cues and the reason behind them, and give you suggestions on how to alter or update the cue with a bit more knowledge. As with any sort of education, do your own research, try these cues out for yourself and create an embodied experience before making any asses...
Mar 27, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 7
March 20, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Water Cooler Moment with Margo Lightburn: We Literally Talk About Everything Episode No. 6 Margo Lightburn joins Giana and Bradshaw on the podcast this week and they honestly talk about everything. Margo shares so much wisdom from her years of teaching and being in the business in a way that is honest, personal, and captivating. From revealing a recent diagnosis to assessing her career path and goals, we quickly learn Margo is so much more than yoga and ...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 6
March 13, 2023 The Funny Thing About Yoga Burnout & Inspiration: Plus we get vulnerable and make you laugh Episode No. 5 This week Giana and Bradshaw talk about their experience with Burnout. They both detail how many classes they were teaching weekly when they experienced burnout. And they also cover the ways in which they help mitigate burnout. Overworking is sometimes necessary, especially for financial security, but there are ways you can arrange your schedule and organize your teaching ...
Mar 13, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 5
