Casey Karges | YogaScussion | Ep. 3
In this episode of YogaScussion, we hear from Casey Karges who walked into yoga unable to touch his knees. A runner, golfer, and self-described “intense” person, he discovered something unexpected: the connection between breath, mind, and body that transforms both personal practice and professional life. As director of a mediation center handling high-conflict situations including domestic violence cases, Casey applies yoga principles daily—breathing techniques, presence, creating safe space. After years of Ashtanga practice, he’s learned that yoga isn’t about perfecting poses but finding peace within challenge. His three words for yoga: breath, mind, peace.
Topics: Ashtanga yoga, mediation and yoga, conflict resolution, breath awareness, mind-body connection, yoga for athletes, yoga for runners, golf and yoga, flexibility journey, home practice, studio practice, nervous system regulation, presence, peacemaking, holding space, co-regulation, yoga for beginners, long-term practice, yoga and professional life, caregiver wellness, back health, hip flexibility