Nikki Costello is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) and a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). For 24 years, her teaching has been influenced by annual trips to India including six visits to RIMYI (Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune), the study of philosophical and scriptural texts and a daily practice of meditation. In 2013, Nikki was a contributing editor at Yoga Journal, writing the magazine’s “Basics Column”  and in 2016 she was named one of the 100 Most Influential Yoga Teachers in America. Nikki is recognized as a thought leader in the global yoga community and shares her wisdom and expertise in yoga and meditation retreats around the world. When at home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, she teaches public classes at Kula Yoga and Yoga Shanti and maintains a well-established private practice in New York City guiding individuals on all levels of their health and well-being.

Nikki Costello&nbsp;is a&nbsp;<a class="plum" href="https://iynaus.org/teach/teach" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT)</a>&nbsp;and a&nbsp;<a class="plum" href="http://www.iayt.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT)</a>. For 24 years, her teaching has been influenced by annual trips to India including six visits to&nbsp;<a class="plum" href="https://iynaus.org/study-india/study-india" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RIMYI (Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute in Pune)</a>, the study of philosophical and scriptural texts and a daily practice of meditation. In 2013, Nikki was a contributing editor at&nbsp;<a class="plum" href="http://www.yogajournal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yoga Journal</a>, writing the magazine&rsquo;s&nbsp;<a class="plum" href="http://www.yogajournal.com/people/people/nikki-costello/">&ldquo;Basics Column&rdquo;&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;and in 2016 she was named one of the&nbsp;<a class="plum" href="http://www.sonima.com/yoga/100-most-influential-yoga-teachers-in-america-2016/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">100 Most Influential Yoga Teachers in America.</a>&nbsp;Nikki is recognized as a thought leader in the global yoga community and shares her wisdom and expertise in&nbsp;<a class="plum" href="http://www.theladakhexperience.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">yoga and meditation retreats</a>&nbsp;around the world. When at home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, she teaches public classes at<a class="plum" href="http://www.kulayoga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;Kula Yoga&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a class="plum" href="http://yogashanti.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yoga Shanti</a>&nbsp;and maintains a well-established private practice in New York City guiding individuals on all levels of their health and well-being.

Chitheads is a smorgasbord of contemplative education. Each episode is like a mini masterclass, exploring the diverse landscapes of spiritual practice, philosophy, and the transformative power of embodied knowledge. Each episode is crafted with the curious and open heart in mind, aiming to illuminate the path of self-inquiry and empowerment for yoga teachers, scholar-practitioners, meditators and other spiritual seekers and contemplative folks from around the world.

From the profound teachings of Yoga and Buddhism to the sometimes complex theories of contemplative psychology and the vibrant tapestry of indigenous wisdom, our guests share insights that awaken, challenge, and inspire.

With every episode, we dive into discussions that matter, exploring questions that guide us closer to our true selves and to a deeper understanding of the world around us. Our mission is to create a space where wisdom (and not fame, power, or money) is the center of gravity and what we are most concerned about cultivating in this lifetime. 

Join us on Chitheads as we explore the liminal spaces of consciousness, embrace the complexities of the human experience without dogma or self-righteousness, and discover the beauty again and again of the interconnectedness of all things.

Subscribe to Chitheads on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform, and please consider leaving us a positive review on one iTunes, or your favorite podcast player. Come dive into these in-depth conversations that illuminate our path of contemplative discovery. If you’ve felt like you’re the only one full of chit – full of consciousness or awareness ˀ– welcome home. This community of listeners, seekers, and scholar-practitioners is for you.

Chitheads is a smorgasbord of contemplative education. Each episode is like a mini masterclass, exploring the diverse landscapes of spiritual practice, philosophy, and the transformative power of embodied knowledge. Each episode is crafted with the curious and open heart in mind, aiming to illuminate the path of self-inquiry and empowerment for yoga teachers, scholar-practitioners, meditators and other spiritual seekers and contemplative folks from around the world.
From the profound teachings of Yoga and Buddhism to the sometimes complex theories of contemplative psychology and the vibrant tapestry of indigenous wisdom, our guests share insights that awaken, challenge, and inspire.
With every episode, we dive into discussions that matter, exploring questions that guide us closer to our true selves and to a deeper understanding of the world around us. Our mission is to create a space where wisdom (and not fame, power, or money) is the center of gravity and what we are most concerned about cultivating in this lifetime. 
Join us on Chitheads as we explore the liminal spaces of consciousness, embrace the complexities of the human experience without dogma or self-righteousness, and discover the beauty again and again of the interconnectedness of all things.
Subscribe to Chitheads on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform, and please consider leaving us a positive review on one iTunes, or your favorite podcast player. Come dive into these in-depth conversations that illuminate our path of contemplative discovery. If you’ve felt like you’re the only one full of chit – full of consciousness or awareness ˀ– welcome home. This community of listeners, seekers, and scholar-practitioners is for you.

Interviews with leaders, elders and teachers from the yoga and wider wisdom community on eastern philosophies, consciousness studies, social justice, and the human spiritual condition.

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