The Funny Thing About Yoga

Dec 09 2024 113 ep. 47 mins 8
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Welcome to The Funny Thing About Yoga. Each week, Giana Gambino and Bradshaw Wish talk all things yoga with a touch of humor. From their years of experience as both yoga students and teachers, they cover every topic from the technical inquiries of the physical practice, to the business side of teaching, to casual banter about yoga playlists or disruptive students, and everything and anything in between.  They also invite listeners in to contribute to real conversations on real topics we face daily. This podcast is sure to inspire yoga teachers and practitioners alike, or at least make you laugh for a moment. 
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Living Your Practice with Yvonne Kingsley

Dec 09 2024 57 mins  
This week, we’re joined by the incredible Yvonne Kingsley, a yoga teacher based in San Francisco who’s been sharing her practice for over a decade. After having the pleasure of taking her classes, we can confidently say they’re the perfect blend of thoughtful sequencing, mindfulness, and grounding strength. Yvonne’s calming presence, sharp sense of humor, and inspiring appr

Holiday Reflections: Family, Growth, and Yoga's Teachings

Dec 02 2024 52 mins  
In this episode, we get personal and candid about the holiday season—both the joy and the stress it brings. We chat about our new Thanksgiving traditions, the old ones we cherish, and the many personal memories tied to childhood, family dynamics, and a whole lot of dysfunction. From navigating grief and setting boundaries to reflecting on mental health and holiday stress, we cove

Q&A: Part Time Teaching & Incorporating Mythology

Nov 28 2024 20 mins  
In this short bonus episode, the holiday spirit kicks things off with lighthearted banter specifically around subbing yoga classes. Then, they dive into listener questions, starting with how to begin teaching yoga part-time, sharing practical tips and ideas along the way. Next, they tackle the nuances of incorporating Hindu mythology into classes, offering thoughtful perspectives o

Exclusivity Contracts: Commitment or Control?

Nov 25 2024 41 mins  
This week’s episode kicks off with the usual banter as Giana and Bradshaw chat about why Giana is always right, her latest moving updates, the quirks of dating a non-native English speaker, and stories about Giana’s grandparents.Then, they dive into the nitty-gritty of exclusivity contracts in the yoga world. What exactly are they? Have Giana or Bradshaw ever signed one? And—

Yoga Boundaries: Students, Studios, and Sticky Situations

Nov 18 2024 47 mins  
This week on The Funny Thing About Yoga podcast, we kick things off with life updates, announcements, and our thoughts on the Kundalini documentary Breath of Fire before diving into the heart of the episode: boundaries. We get real about setting boundaries with students, from navigating studio culture and managing time to dealing with button-pushing dynamics. We also address advoca

SF Reunion: Friendship, Inspiration, & Evolving Practices

Nov 11 2024 46 mins  
In this episode, Bradshaw and Giana reunite in San Francisco for a much-needed break from their routines, embracing life as students once again. They share the joys of sampling delicious foods, hiking scenic trails, and exploring new ways to breathe inspiration into their teaching. Bradshaw opens up about the inner changes he’s going through and how he plans to introduce new appr

Haley Havelock on Finding Your Voice in Yoga and Online Teaching

Nov 04 2024 52 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with the inspiring and down-to-earth Haley Havelock, a yoga teacher based in San Francisco. Growing up with a yoga teacher mom, Haley’s journey to the mat is a unique blend of rebellion, tradition, and personal discovery. We explore her distinctive upbringing, her path to discovering yoga independently, and how she’s woven dharma talks and storytell

TW: Your Wild Stories from the Mat - A Halloween Special

Oct 31 2024 31 mins  
Join us for our monthly bonus episode! Today, we’re kicking things off with Halloween fun—chatting about yoga costumes, nostalgic 80s and 90s toys, fandoms, obsessions, and more. Then, we dive into your spooky yoga stories. Trigger warning: this episode contains some creepy or unsettling tales that may not be for everyone. We asked our audience to send in their wildest yoga exp

The Hips Don’t Lie (But Sometimes They Cry)

Oct 28 2024 50 mins  
In this episode of The Funny Thing About Yoga, we’re all about the hips! But first, we kick things off with our classic banter—Bradshaw's new cat, new tattoos and piercings, and some spot-on impressions guaranteed to make you laugh. Then, we dive deep into the complexities of the hips: exploring muscle compartments, sharing cues we love (and a few we don’t), and breaking down

Delusion, Doubt, and Discovery: Our Early Days as Yoga Teachers

Oct 21 2024 50 mins  
In this episode of The Funny Thing About Yoga, Giana and Bradshaw take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, reflecting on their early days as yoga teachers. They kick things off with casual banter about dating apps, mispronunciations, and whether anyone else in the world is named Bradshaw. From there, they veer into wild tangents that have absolutely nothing to do with yoga—but you