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Dark Side of the Mat Podcast Always insightful, sometimes sarcastic, never shaming. Hosts Kat and Justine spill the tea on all the creeps, cults, and crime in the yoga world.

You did it! Bikram's event has been "rescheduled!" But please don't let your guard down, as this doesn't mean that the e...
11/02/2023

You did it! Bikram's event has been "rescheduled!" But please don't let your guard down, as this doesn't mean that the event is cancelled. We need to stay alert for where/when Bikram might next try to profit from his crimes.

Bikram is coming to Canada!...or is he? In this very special episode, Colin Hall tells Justine and Producer Kyle about h...
10/02/2023

Bikram is coming to Canada!...or is he? In this very special episode, Colin Hall tells Justine and Producer Kyle about his efforts to thwart Bikram's plans in operation "F that guy!" Tune in and then join the fight! (links to how you can get involved in the show notes)

Guess who's back, back again? Dark Side's back, tell a friend! After a lengthy hiatus, Dark Side of the Mat is back. In ...
08/02/2023

Guess who's back, back again? Dark Side's back, tell a friend! After a lengthy hiatus, Dark Side of the Mat is back. In this Season 2 intro producer Kyle asks Justine and Kat for their insights about spiritual abuse, and somehow learns about Justine's lost dream of owning a pony.

Thank you so much for listening and supporting the Dark Side of the Mat. We couldn't have done it without you! If you ha...
14/06/2022

Thank you so much for listening and supporting the Dark Side of the Mat. We couldn't have done it without you! If you haven't already, please leave us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and join our Patreon!

https://www.patreon.com/darksideofthemat

Have you checked out the 2 latest Dark Side of the Mat pods yet? Kat and Justine are joined by early 00's Bikram TT grad...
14/06/2022

Have you checked out the 2 latest Dark Side of the Mat pods yet? Kat and Justine are joined by early 00's Bikram TT grad Jennifer Boeder to get all the tea on what the training was like back in the day. Photos to come!

Sorry folks, the Dark Side of the Mat podcast will be arriving one week late. Luckily we're all used to late packages, s...
21/05/2022

Sorry folks, the Dark Side of the Mat podcast will be arriving one week late. Luckily we're all used to late packages, so what's one more? Take this extra time to check out our back catalog, leave us a review, and join our patreon!

Have you listened to ep 17 of Dark Side of the Mat yet?! It's our first in a series about super creep Bikram Choudhury. ...
13/05/2022

Have you listened to ep 17 of Dark Side of the Mat yet?! It's our first in a series about super creep Bikram Choudhury. Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and support our Patreon!

http://ow.ly/C1JB50J7ReQ

09/04/2022

Please do enjoy this amazing moment between Justine and Kimberly during the Creeps, Cults, and Crimes panel at Wondercon!

This episode of Dark Side of the Mat is extra special! We invite you to join the Dark Side crew for a live WonderCon pan...
09/04/2022

This episode of Dark Side of the Mat is extra special! We invite you to join the Dark Side crew for a live WonderCon panel where Justine and Kat talked with other professionals about why we love to hate and hate to love creeps cults, and crimes!

In this episode of Dark Side of the Mat, hosts Kat and Justine are joined by Nick Dickinson to learn more about the inne...
26/03/2022

In this episode of Dark Side of the Mat, hosts Kat and Justine are joined by Nick Dickinson to learn more about the inner workings of the Baptiste yoga system. You asked for more BapTEAste, and we have delivered. Sip slowly--it's HOT!

If you haven't already, please rate and review the dark pod on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The "haters" are starting to add their 2 cents, so we'd appreciate your voice to counteract them!

If you'd like to support our research, and get some sweet bonus content, please consider joining our Patreon community! https://www.patreon.com/darksideofthemat

Headed to WonderCon next weekend? Check out this awesome panel all about creeps, cults, and crimes!
22/03/2022

Headed to WonderCon next weekend? Check out this awesome panel all about creeps, cults, and crimes!

Have you listened to episode 13 yet?! Once you have a listen, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify...
11/03/2022

Have you listened to episode 13 yet?!

Once you have a listen, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And if you believe in what we're doing and want to support our work, please join our Patreon!

http://ow.ly/qcMu50IhwxC

There's a brand new Dark Side of the Mat podcast dropping tomorrow and Holy yoga, Batman, is this one a doozy!In this ep...
11/03/2022

There's a brand new Dark Side of the Mat podcast dropping tomorrow and Holy yoga, Batman, is this one a doozy!

In this ep, Kat, Justine, and special guest/hilarious Christianity expert Jenni Stukin delve into the world of Christian yoga and “yoga alternatives,” including Holy Yoga, Yaweh Yoga (apologies to our Jewish ancestors), the most popular Christian yoga on YouTube, and yes . . . even Praisemoves. Tune in to hear our thoughts and discoveries, and if we found anything creepy, culty, or crimey along the way.

Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/darksideofthemat

One! Day! More! Until a new episode of the Dark Side of the Mat podcast. Who's excited?!
10/03/2022

One! Day! More! Until a new episode of the Dark Side of the Mat podcast. Who's excited?!

Thank you so much for listening! We have reached a milestone of over 5000 downloads in over 40 countries! We couldn't ha...
10/03/2022

Thank you so much for listening! We have reached a milestone of over 5000 downloads in over 40 countries!

We couldn't have done it without you. If you're enjoying the Dark Side of the Mat pod, please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and tell your friends about the pod!

Have you listened to the most-recent episode of Dark Side of the Mat yet?! In this episode Justine tells Kat the tale of...
03/03/2022

Have you listened to the most-recent episode of Dark Side of the Mat yet?!

In this episode Justine tells Kat the tale of Mona, who experienced the dark side of Baptiste yoga and lived to tell the tale.

After you listen, please rate and review us on Apple podcasts or Spotify and join our Patreon community! We can only continue bringing you our great reporting with your support!

Have you listened to our first full-on true crime episode yet? Special guest Colin Hall regales Kat and Justine with a f...
12/02/2022

Have you listened to our first full-on true crime episode yet? Special guest Colin Hall regales Kat and Justine with a fascinating and disturbing tale of leggings and murder.

Don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and join our Patreon community!

Did you know that there was a murder tied to stretchy-pants-giant Lululemon? Well there was and you're gonna hear all ab...
10/02/2022

Did you know that there was a murder tied to stretchy-pants-giant Lululemon? Well there was and you're gonna hear all about it tomorrow!

Check out our 10th episode! This week we are headed inside the L-A-N-D-M-A-R-K F-O-R-U-M! Why do we keep saying it weir...
28/01/2022

Check out our 10th episode! This week we are headed inside the L-A-N-D-M-A-R-K F-O-R-U-M! Why do we keep saying it weird? Because one two, we don't want to get sued!

Have you listened to Kat getting the TeaM on Transcendental Mediation yet? What did you think?Don't forget to subscribe,...
24/01/2022

Have you listened to Kat getting the TeaM on Transcendental Mediation yet? What did you think?

Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review, and support us on Patreon!

Happy Ew!!! Year: Q&A, Corrections, and UpdatesIn this end-of-the-year extravaganza, Kat, Justine, and producer Kyle an...
31/12/2021

Happy Ew!!! Year: Q&A, Corrections, and Updates

In this end-of-the-year extravaganza, Kat, Justine, and producer Kyle answer your questions, offer some corrections, and give you a few updates on our 2021 investigations.

Also this graphic answers the question "are there any awkward dance photos of our hosts?" Yes. Yes there are.
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We are recording our Questions, Answers, and Corrections episode tomorrow (Wednesday)! So if you have any questions you'...
28/12/2021

We are recording our Questions, Answers, and Corrections episode tomorrow (Wednesday)! So if you have any questions you'd like to ask, or corrections you'd like us to make, let us know in the comments now! Thank you!

We are so excited to release our first Patreon-exclusive episode! To make sure that you don't miss anything, and to keep...
24/12/2021

We are so excited to release our first Patreon-exclusive episode! To make sure that you don't miss anything, and to keep supporting our work, join our Patreon at the Extra Vibes ($5) level or above!

Have you joined our Patreon yet? We have our first great bonus episode up now! In this bonus ep, Justine interviews s*x ...
24/12/2021

Have you joined our Patreon yet? We have our first great bonus episode up now!

In this bonus ep, Justine interviews s*x therapist Calvin Hauer, LMFT. In addition to being a therapist, Calvin has over a decade of experience as a s*x educator, and is an adjunct faculty member at Saint Mary's University of MN. This conversation is full of comic-book references, dad jokes, and s*x facts.

You've heard Justine talk about what s*x therapy isn't, now find out what s*x therapy actually is!

To join our Patreon and access this and other great content visit: https://www.patreon.com/darksideofthemat

How did you do on the crossword?
22/12/2021

How did you do on the crossword?

Can you solve this Baptiste yoga-inspired crossword? Answers posted today at 5pm Eastern!
22/12/2021

Can you solve this Baptiste yoga-inspired crossword? Answers posted today at 5pm Eastern!

Can you believe that there's only ONE more regularly-scheduled Dark Side pod this year?! To celebrate, we're making that...
21/12/2021

Can you believe that there's only ONE more regularly-scheduled Dark Side pod this year?!

To celebrate, we're making that episode a very special THANK YOU for our listeners featuring both Q&A and corrections. So if you have a Q that you'd like A'd--about past eps, our lives, or anything!--or if you have kind corrections for something we missed or got wrong, tell us in the comments!

There is one bonus ep for Dark Side patrons coming your way before the end of the year as well. Join at the $5 level or above to access it!

Hello Dark Siders! We’ve had lots of new folks join us recently so we just wanted to take a moment and re-introduce ours...
20/12/2021

Hello Dark Siders! We’ve had lots of new folks join us recently so we just wanted to take a moment and re-introduce ourselves.

Your hosts and have ridiculously long resumes that we won’t bore you with here. Just know that we care an awful lot about your physical and emotional well-being.

And shout out to our behind-the-scenes crew: for our awesome cover art, and for being an unbelievably skilled producer.

Last but not at all least: thank YOU for being part of the Dark Side community. If you’re looking for even more ways to support us, please take a moment to give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and join our Patreon for more content and community engagement!

Say “hi” to the crew and each other in the comments!

The Dark Side pod has now been downloaded over 1500x in 28 countries! Thank you so much for listening!!If you're looking...
19/12/2021

The Dark Side pod has now been downloaded over 1500x in 28 countries! Thank you so much for listening!!

If you're looking for even more ways to support our efforts, please take a moment to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and join our Patreon!

http://ow.ly/LLbI50HeYRF

Have you listened to this conversation about Baptiste yoga yet?! Don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts an...
18/12/2021

Have you listened to this conversation about Baptiste yoga yet?! Don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and for great bonus content, join our Patreon!

http://ow.ly/h8JS50HeN3x

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Please do enjoy this amazing moment between Justine and Kimberly during the Creeps, Cults, and Crimes panel at Wondercon!

Have you listened to Osho part I yet? Part II is coming atcha this Friday, so get caught up! And don't forget to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts (even if that isn't where you listen)!

How did you do in the crossword? Here are the answers!

Did you listen to episode 3 yet?! Once you listen, have some fun with this Corepower-inspired crossword puzzle! Need some additional clues? 1. CPY's name for this pose 2. What every good capitalist wants 3. How CPY likes its yoga 4. Yoga teachers are stronger together!

Sometimes we have to take a break from the investigation to share a story. In this clip you will learn a fun fact about each of us!

It's October, which means it is officially the season of creeps (and cults and crime)! So snuggle up and get ready for an all-new Dark Side of the Mat Podcast episode next Friday!

Any fellow non-nurturers out there relate? Also, if you want to know why I’m triggered by veggie chopping, you’ll have to listen to episode one — now available EVERYWHERE (including Apple Podcasts at last!) Repost @darksideofthematpod ・・・ In this first ep we get to know a little about our hosts. Here is a snippet of what Kat learned about herself from going to doula school. And if you're curious why she's triggered by cutting vegetables, you'll need to listen to the full ep! Also, @darksideofthematpod is now available on all of your favorite podcast platforms, so tune in and meet the hosts! . . . #darksideofthemat #darksideofthematpod #darksideofthematpodcast #cult #cultpodcast #cultpod #truecrime #truecrimepod #truecrimepodcast #yoga #yogi #yogateacher #yogapodcast #yogapod #yogacult #yogacrime #creeps #yogacreeps #yogatoo #cultstudies #cultresearch #sociology #psychology #spiritualabuse #guru #guruworship #podcast #podcastersofinstagram #womeninpodcasting #audioclip

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