#168 Laura von Ostrowski – Unlocking The Power Of Yoga: Embodiment And The Yoga Sutras

( https://uni-hamburg.academia.edu/LauravonOstrowski | @yoganerds_de ) Adam and Laura discuss the application of the Yoga Sutras to modern yoga practice. Laura's PhD focused on how the Yoga Sutras can be applied to the physical practice of Ashtanga yoga. They explore the concept of embodiment and how it relates to the classical philosophy of the Yoga Sutras. They also discuss the idea of concentration and absorption in modern practice, and how it may differ from the traditional interpretation of Patanjali's teachings. Laura emphasises the importance of observing the mind and finding practices that lead to heightened states of concentration. They also touch on the concept of the ego and its role in practice. The conversation explores the different perspectives on interpreting the Yoga Sutras, including the emic and etic approaches. "My PhD was about observing how in the 21st century Patanjali is connected to the physical practice, especially to Ashtanga yoga." "How do these practices get us into a state of concentration and absorption?" "Flow state is not what Patanjali meant with Samadhi, but maybe it can be deemed as a small Samadhi." "What we're doing is, I believe, ethic, is that right?" "We're looking from the outside." "We're not trying to lose the ego." SUPPORT US