Yoga teaching is a beautiful, fulfilling journey, but let's be real—it can also be exhausting. As someone juggling multiple full-time jobs, I know firsthand what it feels like to be stretched too thin. This episode is all about yoga teachers and burnout—the sneaky ways it creeps up, how to recognize it, and, most importantly, what we can do to recover and prevent it from happening again.

Episode Highlights:

• Understanding Burnout
• Four Major Signs of Burnout:
  • Resistance to teaching, feeling drained by classes rather than energized.
  • Increased impatience and restlessness in daily life.
  • Chronic fatigue and an inability to rest deeply.
  • Loss of creativity, leading to stagnation in teaching and sequencing.
• Ten Strategies for Recovery & Prevention:
  • Take a break from teaching if possible.
  • Reinvest in your self-practice and reconnect with your "why."
  • Engage in non-yoga activities that bring you joy.
  • Maintain a supportive social circle, including non-yoga friends.
  • Limit social media use and let go of algorithm-driven stress.
  • Enroll in a course or training that excites you.
  • Practice silence and Pratyahara for mental clarity.
  • Spend time in nature for a reset.
  • Prioritize good sleep and rest.
  • Nourish your body with wholesome food and hydration.

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If you've ever been curious about Aum, this episode is just for you. I’m thrilled to have Indu Arora back on the show as we dive deep into the essence of Aum—its meaning, its significance for yoga practitioners, and the difference between Om and Aum. We explore when and how each syllable should be chanted for maximum benefit and how each one plays a role in creation, sustenance, and dissolution. Indu shares how Aum exists as both a mantra and a symbol, and how these two aspects influence our practice and daily lives.

Episode Highlights:

• Why is Aum so significant in yoga practice?
• What is the difference between Om and Aum?
• Aum as a Sound, Mantra, and Symbol
• How do the three syllables A, U, and M relate to different states of consciousness?
• When should we chant Aum versus using its symbol?
• Is there a more potent way to chant Aum—out loud or silently?
• How can we integrate Aum into daily life and yoga practice?

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In this episode, Arundhati leads you through a full pranayama masterclass. You'll get to practice pranayama & learn about a few techniques via this episode.

Episode Highlights:

• Defining the word ‘pranayama’
• Parts of respiration
• Nadi Shodhana, the king of pranayama practice
• Pranayama is not meant to be rushed
• Stage 1: Preparatory practice
  • Nasikagra Mudra
  • Guided self-practice for stage one
• Stage 2: Equalizing the breath
  • Guided self-practice for stage two
  • How we tend to force our breath out
• Stage 3: Antara Kumbhaka
  • Guided self-practice for stage three
• Recap of the three stages of the practice

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In this episode, I'm giving you a teaser of my Pranayama class by talking about the different groups of Pranayama practices. You'll be amazed to know how each type impacts our body and spirit. And did you know that there is such a thing called Pranayama Sequencing? I can't wait to get into all that and more in our upcoming training and immersion.

Episode Highlights:

• The three main groups of Pranayama practices
• Why is Vitalizing Pranayama also called Energizing Pranayama?
• Tranquilizing Pranayama and what it does to the body
• Which is the most beginner-friendly among the different types of Pranayama?
• The reason why Classical Pranayama is considered as a unique category

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In today’s episode, I share the top five most frequently asked questions about Pranayama practice. Since I’ve been doing & teaching pranayama for over a decade, these questions come up time & time again. So I decided to put them in a podcast episode for you to have easy access. Pranayama is truly a practice that we should be indulging more in. Whether you teach yoga or do you’re a student. There is so much to this ancient practice.

Episode Highlights:

• What is the meaning of Pranayama?
• What does one need to do to start learning Pranayama?
• Why does Pranayama need to be done on an empty stomach?
• How often should you change your Pranayama sequence?
• Is Pranayama a form of meditation?

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In this episode, we’re exploring the key differences between teaching asana and pranayama. While asana relies on variety, movement, and physical guidance, pranayama is rooted in simplicity, stillness, and vocal instruction. Asana can be energizing and dynamic, whereas pranayama offers a deeper, more introspective experience that leaves both teachers and students feeling calm and centered. If you’ve ever wondered how breathwork compares to movement-based yoga, this episode will give you a fresh perspective.

Episode Highlights:

• Difference 1: Variety vs. Simplicity
• Difference 2: Teaching Timelines
• Difference 3: Sequencing
• Difference 4: Study Time
• Difference 5: Depth of Your Teaching
• Difference 6: Helps You Slow Down
• Difference 7: Level of Student Guidance Needed
• Difference 8: Less Demo, More Voice
• Difference 9: Class Duration and Physical Stamina
• Difference 10: Effect on Mind and Body

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Today, I’m excited to share with you five carefully chosen yoga poses that can greatly enhance your Pranayama practice. These asanas are designed to improve your physical alignment, heighten your body awareness, and expand your breath capacity, all essential elements for more effective breathwork.

Episode Highlights:

• Supta Matsyasana (Supine Fish Pose)
• Gomukhasana Arms (Cow Face Pose – Arms Only)
• Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Side Angle Pose)
• Sukhasana (Easy Pose)
• Parivrtta Supta Garudasana (Supine Revolved Eagle Pose)

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In this episode, I explore the fascinating and often overlooked role of breathing in our daily lives. From the 20,000 breaths we take each day to the transformative benefits of nasal breathing, I uncover how simple practices can enhance oxygen intake, brain function, and stress regulation. I also highlight remarkable facts about our respiratory system, like the 11,000 liters of air our lungs process daily and the importance of full exhalation for better oxygen absorption. Drawing connections to cultural and scientific insights, I emphasize the universal importance of breath for health and well-being.

Episode Highlights:

• The average breath we take daily is 20,000.  
• Nasal breathing is your superpower.
• Exhalation is crucial.
• The lungs process 11,000 liters of air daily and house 480 million alveoli.
• We lose water through breathing.
• Breath-holding records.
• Most fat is exhaled as carbon dioxide.  
• Posture affects lung capacity.  
• Lungs aren’t muscles.
• Slow breathing stimulates the vagus nerve.
• Mouth breathing can lead to health and structural issues.
• Tibetan monks use specialized breathing techniques to generate inner heat.
• Different cultures all over the world celebrate the breath.

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I know many of you have been waiting for my annual Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training and I’m very excited to share that the wait is finally over. As you’re listening to this episode, all the details are live and the waitlist is open.

To get a first-hand experience of what it’s like inside this course, I looked at one of our older Pranayama podcast episodes that I wanted to share with you. I want to allow you to practice a little Pranayama with me via this podcast. So what I’m sharing with you today is called Breathe into the New Year: A Mini Pranayama Class and Sequencing Guide.

Pranayama Episode Highlights:

• Defining the word ‘pranayama’
• Parts of respiration
• Nadi Shodhana, the king of breath practice
• Why it’s not meant to be rushed
• Stage 1: Preparatory practice
• Nasikagra Mudra
• Guided self-practice for stage one
• Stage 2: Equalizing the breath
• Guided self-practice for stage two
• How we tend to force our breath out
• Stage 3: Antara Kumbhaka
• Guided self-practice for stage three
• Recap of the three stages of the practice

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