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In this yoga podcast, hosts Brendon Orr and Gina Clingerman sit down with “The Writing Yogini” Dorothee Baumfalk for a profound yoga talk on blending therapeutic journaling, Ayurveda, and accessible movement. This episode offers a refreshing lens on modern yoga culture by challenging the “Instagram yoga fairy” ideal and embracing the authentic, ordinary self. Listeners will discover how a dedicated yoga practice can be beautifully adapted for seniors through chair yoga, and how journaling acts as a bridge to physical stillness and the withdrawal of the senses. Whether you are a teacher seeking your authentic voice or a practitioner looking to quiet a busy mind, this episode illuminates how we can use ancient tools to meet ourselves exactly where we are.
Hear Dorothee explain why “we are doing something good for us, not something we’re supposed to be good at”—and how chair yoga transformed a 90-year-old’s life.
Recording Date: April 13, 2026
Key Topics:
- Dorothee’s transformative journey from corporate marketing to holistic yoga teaching through journaling and Ayurveda.
- The powerful synergy between therapeutic writing practices and mindful yoga movement for self-discovery.
- Using Ayurvedic dosha wisdom to personalize yoga and journaling approaches for different constitutions.
- Making yoga accessible through chair yoga and inclusive teaching methods for seniors and limited mobility.
- Guiding yoga teachers to discover their authentic voice beyond social media perfection and performance pressure.