What is yoga beyond the poses?

In this episode of Off the Mat, Frank and Ashley explore the Eight Limbs of Yoga from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — a foundational framework that extends far beyond physical movement and into ethics, breathwork, meditation, self-study, and spiritual awareness.

The conversation begins with honest reflections on anxiety, “dark nights of the soul,” and how yoga can become a grounding tool during difficult seasons of life. From there, Frank and Ashley break down the Yamas and Niyamas — yoga’s ethical and personal observances — in a deeply relatable and practical way.

They discuss:

• Self-talk and nonviolence toward ourselves
• Truthfulness and the emotional weight of dishonesty
• Parenting, autonomy, and “not stealing” from others
• The challenge of contentment in m ...