In this transformative episode of the Finding Harmony Podcast, hosts Harmony Slater and Russell Case are joined by legendary yoga teacher and author, Tias Little. With decades of experience and a deep understanding of the spiritual path, Tias shares his journey, beginning with his introduction to yoga by his mother in the 1970s. Raised in a family immersed in comparative religion, Tias integrates the psycho-spiritual aspects of yoga into his practice and teaching, blending Buddhist psychology and the ancient wisdom of asana.
Listeners will be captivated as Tias delves into the mysterious forces of prana, the subtle body, and how yoga is so much more than physical postures. He explains how breath, meditation, and movement align to release deep-seated stress and tension in the body, leading to greater awareness and connection to the self. Tias also invites listeners to explore the inner asana—what happens at a deeper level during practice, beyond the forms.
Tias shares personal insights into the progression of yoga from physical rigor to inner stillness, offering wisdom on how practitioners can refine their sensitivity and explore the subtle rhythms of life. This episode also highlights Tias's upcoming Yoga of the Subtle Body training, which provides a unique opportunity to study with a master teacher and deepen your connection to the subtler aspects of yoga.
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About Tias Little:
Tias Little is a renowned yoga teacher and the author of Yoga of the Subtle Body. He has been teaching and practicing for over 30 years, blending Eastern philosophies with his deep understanding of the human body and subtle anatomy. Tias has studied with luminaries such as Robert Thurman and Swami Satchidananda, and his teachings integrate both the physical and meditative aspects of yoga. His work has inspired thousands of practitioners to explore the deeper dimensions of their practice. Tias teaches through his Santa Fe-based Prajna Yoga and offers online courses, including the Yoga of the Subtle Body training.
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Tias combines the techniques of yoga that
stem from the teaching of B.K.S
Iyengar and Pattabhi Jois of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Tias is a licensed massage therapist. He specializes in yoga and anatomy, blending both Western and Eastern
perspectives. His somatic studies have include in depth training in
cranial-sacral therapy. His practice and teaching is influenced by the work of Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkreis and Thomas Hanna. Tias is a long time student of Tsoknyi Rinpoche in the Dzogchen practice of Tibetan Buddhism. He is trained in Vipassana meditation and currently studies koans within the Chan Buddhist tradition of China with Roshi Joan Sutherland. Tias earned a Masters degree in Eastern Philosophy from St. John’s College Santa Fe in 1998. He lives in Santa Fe New Mexico where he directs his school Prajna Yoga with his wife Surya