Author of The Quiet Teachers, co-founder of The Twenty Six, facilitator, mentor, creator, Ally Bogard brings more than twenty years of experience teaching individuals and guiding groups toward mastery, clarity, and transformation. Her work spans practice development, career advancement, and spiritual leadership, blending rigorous methodology with an intuitive, deeply human-centered approach.
She’s also one of my closest friends—a compass for me—continually pointing toward the subtle gifts of mutual respect through some of the most hilarious and most profound moments of my adult life.
In this conversation, we explore the definition and cultivation of grandmother’s heart; our evolving understanding of family; the coexistence of heart-opening and heart-breaking truths; our willingness to be with what is; and the quiet, liberating work of breaking up with our specialness.
Resisting reality versus respecting it.
Agnes Martin, Unbeckoning Grass. 1958
We touch on what it means to be a stellar friend—to feel joy in a friend’s happiness without requiring ownership. On the gladness that arises when a friend’s happiness is allowed to be complete: with enthusiasm, with steadiness, without the quiet ache of comparison. Through proximity to our friends’ successes, we ripen.
Also: we love you, Jordan Daly—and all texts that include hot dogs.
Through leading global workshops, immersive skill-training programs, and personalized one-to-one mentorship, Ally Bogard has cultivated a distinct voice and visionary approach, rooted in decades of devoted study and active practice. Known for bridging depth and accessibility, she empowers practitioners to refine their craft, expand their impact, and navigate the complexities of their professional and spiritual paths with confidence.
Friday, January 2nd, 1030am Eastern Time, a proper asana practice to benefit Free Food Kitchen. Link here to donate, any amount is appreciated to join me for practice. Bring your yoga mat and any props you love.
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See you January 7th at 12pm Eastern for our monthly writing gathering.
Finish this sentence: When I offer my undivided attention, _____________________.
Lastly. A few notes of gratitude are landing in my inbox these days; sharing this one, given the warm feeling shared. Dear G, this is duly received and appreciated.
Just a small note to say THANK YOU. Thanks for all that you do. For the thoughtful words that come into my inbox a few times a week.
For your latest book..... my my... what a true wonder it is to work through... just loving it!
For the thoughtful words spoken when I listen to your podcast.
For the thoughtful words expressed in ALL that you teach.
You are an inspiration. A guiding light this world needs.
Thank you for all that you do. You’re helping me be a better human.
May 2026 offer you many blessings.
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