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Ep. 20: Inviting Balance - An Embodied Ashtanga Talk
This Bhumi Yoga Talk was recorded right after our monthly led Primary Series practice in the shala. The audio is good yet unpolished, and the talk itself is very much in the moment, shaped by what was observed in the room and in the practice that day - so just spoken freely from what emerged without much shiny preparation.
In this sharing, we explore how we can work with our tendencies rather than against them, using the lens of the three gunas (tamas, rajas, sattva). The talk weaves together energetic principles, Ayurveda, yoga philosophy, and a gentle introduction to polyvagal theory, offering different ways of understanding what’s happening in our bodies, nervous systems, and minds.
We touch on how these qualities show up in practice and in daily life, and how we can adjust our Ashtanga practice and how we go about life in a subtle invite more balance. There are reflections on rhythm, breath, transitions, grounding vs. lightness, effort vs. surrender, and how practice can become a living, responsive playground rather than a fixed formula.
You’ll also hear lived experiences and questions from practitioners in the room, which add depth and realness to the conversation.
This isn’t a polished lecture or a “right way” to practice - it’s an offering. My hope is that it gives you some support, perspective, and practical insights you can take with you into your practice and daily life.
If this resonates, feel free to share it with another practitioner who might benefit from listening.
If you’d like to explore along these themes more deeply, you’re warmly invited to join my:
- Embodied Ashtanga Workshop Series, starting February 7, where we continue exploring along these aspects through practice, inquiry, and lived experience.
- 4-Day Ashtanga Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat in Twente, NL, taking place May 28–31, where there is space to slow down, integrate, and embody this work more fully.
More about my work:
You can find more information both offerings, our Ashtanga Yoga Program in Groningen, Ayurveda consults and capacity coaching on my website here.
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By Maxi MeissnerThis Bhumi Yoga Talk was recorded right after our monthly led Primary Series practice in the shala. The audio is good yet unpolished, and the talk itself is very much in the moment, shaped by what was observed in the room and in the practice that day - so just spoken freely from what emerged without much shiny preparation.
In this sharing, we explore how we can work with our tendencies rather than against them, using the lens of the three gunas (tamas, rajas, sattva). The talk weaves together energetic principles, Ayurveda, yoga philosophy, and a gentle introduction to polyvagal theory, offering different ways of understanding what’s happening in our bodies, nervous systems, and minds.
We touch on how these qualities show up in practice and in daily life, and how we can adjust our Ashtanga practice and how we go about life in a subtle invite more balance. There are reflections on rhythm, breath, transitions, grounding vs. lightness, effort vs. surrender, and how practice can become a living, responsive playground rather than a fixed formula.
You’ll also hear lived experiences and questions from practitioners in the room, which add depth and realness to the conversation.
This isn’t a polished lecture or a “right way” to practice - it’s an offering. My hope is that it gives you some support, perspective, and practical insights you can take with you into your practice and daily life.
If this resonates, feel free to share it with another practitioner who might benefit from listening.
If you’d like to explore along these themes more deeply, you’re warmly invited to join my:
- Embodied Ashtanga Workshop Series, starting February 7, where we continue exploring along these aspects through practice, inquiry, and lived experience.
- 4-Day Ashtanga Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat in Twente, NL, taking place May 28–31, where there is space to slow down, integrate, and embody this work more fully.
More about my work:
You can find more information both offerings, our Ashtanga Yoga Program in Groningen, Ayurveda consults and capacity coaching on my website here.