Mostly Yoga - with Aaron Tan

By Aaron Tan

The Mostly Yoga Podcast is a long-form conversation hosted by yoga teacher Aaron Tan and joined by his friends (both yogis and non-yogis alike) where they share teaching experiences, tips on holding s... more

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December 08, 202455. Rapha Sun - Jiu-Jitsu, masculinity and the role of a man
I knew Rapha from way back during our yoga teaching days. So it was truly special reconnecting with him again for this raw and unfiltered conversation.
We delved about his life’s journey of martial arts, spirituality and fatherhood, and reflected on the importance of taking responsibility for yourself while respecting the unknown, as well as setting boundaries to protect your space.
Stuff we talked about:
Fatherhood
Masculinity and the role of a man
Being able to protect someone physically
Jiu-jitsu journey
Staying calm in deep waters
Mr Not-so-Nice Guy
Aggression and setting the tempo
Accept and compose
Learning to say ‘No’ in Jiu-jitsu
The exchange of energy and protecting your space
Having a plan and setting intentions for each roll
Worshiping the Jiu-jitsu gods
The endless pursuit
Death and Rebirth
Dealing with suffering and seeking spirituality
Running from robbers in Peru
Integrating with plant medicine
There is no purpose
Respecting the space around you
Acknowledging the unknown
Who you are when no one is watching
Being responsible for yourself
Everything is your fault
Sawadikap,
Aaron

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September 15, 202454. Rio Lim - Jiu-Jitsu, spirituality and the world of trading
In this episode, I'm joined with fellow Singaporean, Rio Lim, whom I had the pleasure of meeting here in Chiang Mai. We both share a passion for jiu-jitsu and finance, so in this episode we dive into those worlds while exchanging stories about our journeys along the way.
Always exciting to connect over shared interests and similar vibes... oss!
Stuff we talked about:
Knowing who you are through Jiu-Jitsu
Being humbled
Sacrifices
Parallels on and off the mat
Trusting the process, trusting yourself
Warmups before class zzz
Competition stories
Power of compounding
Catching the crypto wave
Embracing volatility
Love the failures
Pay the price, learn the lesson
Awaking the heart chakra
Seeking spirituality
The view from the top of the mountain
Time>Money
The courage to forge your own path
Nothing matters, we’re all going to die
Till the next one,
Aaron

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1h 25min
August 11, 202453. Meiyan Cheong - Searching for connection, reflecting on the past and leaving the Yoga world behind
The first podcast Meiyan and I did was back in 2020 (See episode 29). Now, four years later, her house still remains as brightly coloured as ever, and the ambient noises are still as immersive, with the rain making a guest appearance once more.
In this episode, we mostly catch up and reminisce about the good old days when we were young, though perhaps not so wild or free. How the past couple of years have been for us, our relationship with yoga and how it’s changed, oh and some other stuff about me almost getting her killed, the usual…

Stuff we talked about:
Catching up
Contemplations on life and yoga
Teacher Training stories and our time at HOM
Reflecting on the past and wanting to connect
Our relationship with yoga and how it’s changed
Yoga, gym, going back to HOMThe absurdity of being “exactly where you need to be
Balance of Feminine and Masculine
Leaving the yoga world behind
The hedgehog’s dilemma
My black-black energy and how Meiyan always scolds me
Human design and Meiyan’s bright bright house
Playing with the meow meows
Hating yourself / Loving yourself
More catching up…
More contemplations on life and yoga
Fortune Teller’s predictions and the time I almost killed Meiyan
My unfathomable loyalty to her
Borrowing money and having kids
To another 10 more years of friendship,
Aaron

[Rest in peace Roku, your gentle presence and stoic strength will always be remembered.]

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2h 46min
June 27, 202452. Maisie Cheong - Understanding Enneagrams, mentoring the self and discovering more about who 'You' really are
Sorry for being away. I've been busy with life but I'm back now with a special one...
Today I speak with Maisie, who's insightful approach and deep understanding of the nine personality types from the Enneagram system has definitely shed some light on certain character attribute of mine, so I'm sure she'll be able to shed some light on yours as well.
Get ready to dive deep into your own inner framework, in the hopes to better understand both yourself and the others around you, as we explore the secrets behind our individual personalities.
Also, if you think she looks familiar, that's because she's actually the "da jie jie" (big sis) of Meiyan (Episode 29), who might make her second appearance on the poddy real soon. So stay tuned!

Stuff we talked about:
How the enneagram system works and the value it brings
Navigating human connection Airing laundry
Realising that no one is trying to hurt you
Character and context
What is love
Everyone’s got their own story
The practice of sharing vulnerability
Connecting through conflict
Learning to support yourself
Rewriting your narrative

Until next time,
Aaron

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1h 59min
March 18, 202451. Darren Huw - Mindset, muscle growth, and the excuse of having no time
Back at it again with the another gym bro.
My guest today is Darren Huw, a personal trainer whose journey from skinny to fit is one that’s truly inspiring. As someone who embodies dedication and growth in both body and mindset, I’m glad to have him on the pod to share his passion with fitness and faith (in Islam).
Enjoy.

Stuff we talked about:
The "drugs" we take
Understanding Islam
Antics at the Gym
Diary of a skinny kid
Bruce calls
The realities of bulking/cutting
Doing what needs to be done
Battling the voice in your head
Dealing with injuries
Starting out at the gym
Mindset > Motivation
Taking responsibility for your own achievements
Working out is the easy part
Prioritise your physical body
Understand your "why"
The road to fitness is a lonely one
The fallacy of "having no time"
As-salamu alaykum,
Aaron
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2h 1min
February 24, 2024 50. Mostly Yoga Milestone Special — 5 Lessons and 4 'hacks' for 2024
To commemorate the 50th episode of the Mostly Yoga Podcast, I thought I'd run through some of the lessons I've learned over the past few years that have helped me out a lot in shaping who I am.

Expect to learn about the importance of being authentic, honouring your truth, acknowledging the shadow and going to the gym.

To all the listeners out there, thank you for being a part of this beautiful community. Your support and engagement have been the fuel that keeps this humble pod of mine going, and I'm deeply thankful for it.
It's been a wild 50 episodes filled with wisdom, laughter, and connection, so here's to another 50 more.
Huat ah,
Aaron
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Inspirations:
Joe Rogan (https://www.instagram.com/joerogan/)
Chris Williamson (https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx/)
Asha Nayaswami (https://www.instagram.com/innerlifewith_asha/)
Jordan Peterson (https://www.instagram.com/jordan.b.peterson/)
Alex Hormozi (https://www.instagram.com/hormozi/)
Andrew Tate (https://x.com/Cobratate?s=20)
Dhyan Vimal Institute (https://www.instagram.com/dv.institute/?hl=en)
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1h 10min
January 18, 202449. Daniel Arevalo - Letting go, choiceless awareness, and the purity of the unknown
My final guest from the Chiang Mai Soul Connection series...
It was a privileged to have Dan on the pod for yet another thought-provoking episode. His wisdom and stories resonates with me on such a profound level, much akin to the timeless teachings of Alan Watts, so I hope this conversation will resonate with you guys too.
He shares with us his insights into life, religion, philosophy, and the human experience.
Get ready for one engaging conversation...

Stuff we talked about:
The practice of letting go
Illusions; there is no Santa Claus
Leaving Jehovah’s Witness
Walking away from the world
Words, memories and truth
Choiceless awareness
Doing Nothing
Realising our conditionings
Moving from the known to the unknown
No one actually sees you but you
The freedom to respond
The purity of the unknown
Truth cannot be found, only lived.
The end of your story
Erase your personal history
Pain of desire; joy of pleasure
The awareness of who you are and who you’re becoming
You already have everything
Until the next one,
Aaron

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SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS

IMALA (EVERYDAY ACTIVEWEAR that energise and inspire your daily choices)
Whether you’re practicing yoga, dead-lifting your PR, climbing those boulders or cycling long distance, here's everything you need for your workout.
Use code MOSTLYYOGA for 10% off!
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2h 25min
December 02, 202348. Logan WolfCostigan - Shifting realities, believing from the heart, and surrendering to the divine
I had the pleasure of connecting with my soul friend, Logan, whose heart hails originally from South India, but is now residing in the enchanting city of Chiang Mai. My chat with him was inspiring and enlightening and he graciously shares his perspectives on life, spirituality and the art of surrendering to one's fate.
Stuff we talk about:
Life in Chiang Mai
Staying true to your (Indian) roots
Challenging who you are
The Illusion vs the Present
Shifting Realities
The Power in asking ‘Why’
Understanding Energies
Letting your old self die
Surrendering to the divine
It all starts with a smile :)
The bike accident and slowing down
There is no ‘I’
The correlation between Wisdom and Pain
A reminder that you are alive
Surrendering to the energies of the world
I have everything; I have nothing
There is no one to blame
Believing through heart
Letting go (Physically and emotionally)
Joy in simple things
Om Namah Shivaya,
Aaron

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SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS

IMALA (EVERYDAY ACTIVEWEAR that energise and inspire your daily choices)
Whether you’re practicing yoga, dead-lifting your PR, climbing those boulders or cycling long distance, here's everything you need for your workout.
Use code MOSTLYYOGA for 10% off!
WEBSITE:
https://imalaofficial.com/
INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/imalaofficial/
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1h 41min
November 26, 202347. Shao Hao - Expressions of the universe, the magic of mantras and pursuing a life worthy of service
A truly special guest from the CNX soul connection series, my good friend Shao Hao takes centre stage as we explore the profound connections between nature's beauty, spiritual enlightenment, and the rhythmic chants that echo the essence of the divine.
Stuff we talk about:
The contrast between SG and CNX
Pursuing a life worth living
Consciousness expressed through you
We chose this life
Expressions of the universe
The evolution of ‘you’
The Creation and the Creator
A network of consciousness
The power of nature
The energy of words and reframing the way you speak to yourself
You are the universe, you are everything.
The magic of mantras and the stories behind it
Just knowing
Planting the seed
Ra Ma Da Sa Sa Say So Hung
Om peace peace peace,
Aaron

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IMALA (EVERYDAY ACTIVEWEAR that energise and inspire your daily choices)
Whether you’re practicing yoga, dead-lifting your PR, climbing those boulders or cycling long distance, here's everything you need for your workout.
Use code MOSTLYYOGA for 10% off!
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2h 4min
November 13, 202346. Jackson Barber - Meditation, God and the duality of good and evil
Definitely one of the best episodes so far.
My third guest on the list from the CNX Soul Connection series, and one of my good friends, is Jackson Barber.
Listen in as we navigate the delicate dance between light and shadow and ponder over the intricate balance between the forces that shape our world.
Stuff we talk about:
Meditation
Religion v.s. Spirituality
Sitting with the itch
The Moral Crusader
Escaping into the mind
Water, water, water, water…
The mystery of consciousness
Invoking the flows of energy
Practicing stillness and connecting with God
The duality of good and evil
Embracing the shadow
The darkness in the light, the light in the darkness
Are you a good person?
Alchemy 101
Sat-chitta-ananda (truth, consciousness, bliss)
Seeing the truth of good and evil
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Jai Hanuman,
Aaron
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SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS

IMALA (EVERYDAY ACTIVEWEAR that energise and inspire your daily choices)
Whether you’re practicing yoga, dead-lifting your PR, climbing those boulders or cycling long distance, here's everything you need for your workout.
Use code MOSTLYYOGA for 10% off!
WEBSITE:
https://imalaofficial.com/
INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/imalaofficial/
...more
2h 11min

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