“YMMV, but I really wish they would invest in better sound production. I often need to turn up my car stereo to full blast to try to make out what the host or guest is saying. Most times, I find it best to listen with headphones / earbuds in a quiet environment. So good luck listening on your...”Read full review »
longstarr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/23
“It’s often dense and academic, and i love it for that. They bring ancient and in depth yogic philosophy into the modern world and it’s so interesting and wonderfully challenging. I need the academic info and experienced and researched perspectives.”
BeckyTeschy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/22
“This white man is literally profiting off of other peoples culture with no shame. His personal white privileged male agenda is cleverly disguised in this podcast as he profits off other cultures but the truth is he’s a colonizer doing what white men have always done. He steals culture and makes...”Read full review »
yogareview via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/21
“This is full of gems of wisdom. I could have listened longer. I have been grappling with the answers to many of these questions. Thank you 🙏🏻🌸♥️And I will definitely read the book.”
Kamalika (Maggie) via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
05/11/20
“Thank you so much for creating this podcast, which I only recently stumbled upon. In listening to your various interviews one feels the sincere level of commitment and passion Jacob Kyle has for the subjects that are brought forth, which makes it that much more compelling to the listener than the...”Read full review »
Somayadidance via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/20
“Chitheads is my favorite podcast!! I have been listening to it for 2 and a half years now, and will continue. I am a yoga teacher who is constantly seeking to build my practice and self-awareness, Chitheads guides me through both and more. I highly recommend you listen! Your body, mind and soul...”Read full review »
am⭐️ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/02/19
“I LOVE CHITHEADS- It is my favourite Podcast on Yoga and Philosphy. There aren´t many (I can´t actually think of none) with this depth and high stadarts. Thank you Jacob Kyle for the excellent and rigorous work!!”
SandraYoga via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
09/12/19
“Incredible podcast...sharing varied & rich perspective, knowledge, and study. So rare that true informed study/knowledge gets conveyed - dharma - vs opinion alone. It's important.”Read full review »
RLbeehive1235 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/26/18
“Fascinating interviews, if you're looking for in-depth discussions about yoga philosophy. Thank you for providing such an incredible resource for yoga instructors and practitioners.”Read full review »
CaitGT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/18
“Amazing and interesting interviews. Jacob is a masterful interviewer who leaves us with a lot of insightful information from his guest everytime. So much food for thought.”
M56788hb via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/17
“I am so impressed with the podcasts from Chitheads! Each scholar, philosopher, and practitioner is highly educated and presents a new understating of yoga theory, yoga history, yoga philosophy, and other related areas of study. Jacob is inquisitive with his questions for the guests, and...”Read full review »
ashmckeachie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/17
“I take so much away from each conversation that I hear Jacob Kyle have with his impressive array of guests. Many new avenues of personal, internal exploration have been made known to me through this podcast. Many thanks, Jacob!”
Blythe_E via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/17
“Although I feel like most of the conversation are way above my understanding, they are incredibly thought provoking, motivational and educational. Thank you for extending my practice beyond the mat.”
“Such an informative, insightful, and rich podcast. I have learned a lot and truly enjoyed the conversations and Jacob's interviewing style. I'm a long time yoga teacher and would highly recommend to teachers and students alike!”Read full review »
Bk meditator via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/17
“I absolutely love this podcast. It is always interesting and thought-provoking - such wealth of knowledge is offered from the guests and Jacob. Thank you so much for the work that goes into it. Everyone interested in yoga, philosphy, consciousness or just becoming a more involved citizen of the...”Read full review »
“these interviews are such a treasure. it is quite humbling to listen to these respected thinkers and teachers and realize how little i know. it's also quite inspiring and quite educational. keep up the incredible interviews, jacob & team!! i feel so lucky to have stumbled upon...”Read full review »
Hilary918108 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/17
“I have learned more about yoga philosophy in the past 6 months listening to this podcast than I have trying to gleen what I could from random sources over the past 20 years. The interviews really help to make sense of a vast array of perspectives and opinions one will find when trying to learn on...”Read full review »
Joyofyoga via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/17
“love, love, love this podcast. i don't know how jacob manages to read all he does & digest it so that he can ask continuously smart, informed questions, keeping his audience engaged & his interviewees delighted & engaged as well.”Read full review »
... It quits! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/17
“A really awesome podcast. Host does a fabulous job. I listen to reruns while cooking dinner and always hear something I missed the first time. Only hope interviews become more frequent. Love this podcast.”
Lindsaydown via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/17
“Thanks Jacob for this beautiful podcast. The well researched interview questions, stimulating dialogue and fascinating interviewees have inspired me to pick up my meditation practise again with renewed vigour!”
SarahAnnnettew via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/01/17
“I am deeply grateful to Jacob for setting up this podcast and the fivetattvas website! As a yoga teacher in a rural area, my access to other yoga teachers and philosophers is very limited. While I was introduced to yogic philosophy by my teacher and explored some of the fundamental teachings in...”Read full review »
Sharben51 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/10/16
“It was refreshing hearing Gabriel Halpern’s perspective on the ritual elder. As an Iyengar practitioner, I enjoyed hearing how Halpern learned from Iyengar personally, then transcended his practice based on the seeds of his learning. In an age where we have people like Matthew Remski “sissifying”...”Read full review »
Honomann via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/08/16
“I have been listening to these podcasts for a few months and feel like I've got loads from them. Jacob has a lovely interview style where he asks well researched and interesting questions and invites a really varied mixture of guests onto the show. Thoroughly enjoy the shows and recommend them to...”Read full review »
Katy bee UK via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/25/16
“Jacob Kyle is an engaging and intelligent interviewer. In this podcast he discusses yoga philosophy some of the leading thinkers from both the academic and applied worlds of yoga. Yoga may be yuj, yoking, intimacy (to quote some of his interviewees), and yoga is also change and transformation...”Read full review »
LisaEWells via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/16
“As the yoga world continues to mature in the west, it’s important for me to learn as much as I can from scholars and thoughtful, experienced yoga practitioners and teachers. Every yoga teacher should listen to this podcast. Unlike most yogic enterprises today, nothing is being sold. Instead, it...”Read full review »
Ketchum Yoga via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/16
“As the prior reviewer has mentioned, this is a great place to listen to modern, intellectual discourse on yogic philosophy, culture, practice and history.”
8cmda7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/16