How is Yoga valid in the 21st Century? Can everyone meditate? What are some simple practical tips to Hack Silence?
Find out the true essence of Yoga on this episode. We also break some Yoga Myths. This episode goes deep - you will have to listen a few times perhaps!
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Whats on this EpisodeYoga Teacher Manish Pole deconstructs what Yoga really means and also explains why Meditation is NOT for everyone.
In this episode, understand how Yoga is unique and very relevant in the mordern age. Also deep dive with us to find out how no-one else can teach you how to connect to yourself.
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Who is Manish PoleManish Pole - Yogi | Teacher | Outlier, lived for 7 years with his Guru Bharth Thakur - learning Yoga, Meditation & Tantra.
He currently leads Himalayan Retreats and Yoga Teacher Training Courses across the world.
Besodes designing Yoga & Mindfulness Courses, Manish is the founder of 21st Century Yoga - Virtual Yoga & Meditation Courses.
He is also the Co-Founder & Director of Total Yoga (est 2010; present in India, USA, UK , UAE & NZ)
He has over 18,000 hours of Teaching experience over 18 years since 2003 (Group classes/ Corporate / Teacher Training/ Yoga Retreats/ PT/ Life Coaching)
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Some TimeStamps for this episode(On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time)
(01:21) - Introduction to Manish Pole
(02:24) - How did the brand "21st Century Yoga" start
(03:18) - Difference between "Back in the day" and "Now"
(03:48) - Why do people not want to be Yogis?
(04:20) - Manish's Journey
(05:31) - Lack of Focus Epidemic
(06:20) - The rise of short Yoga Courses
(07:23) - How important is it to know what you don't want to do in life?.
(08:12) - How to figure our What you DONT want to do
(08:55) - Practical tips to figure out your purpose
(10:00) - How Yoga is relevant in the modern age?
(10:52) - The answers are not significant.
(11:20) - Why is Yoga Unique?
(11:48) - Why do people teach?
(12:46) - Unpopular Opinion on YOGA
(13:44) - Language is a wrong tool to describe silence.
(14:12) - Yoga Myths Debunked
(14:54) - Flow state & Meditation
(16:19) - Concept of Ecstacy / Nirvana / Samadhi / Enlightenment
(18:04) - No looking back once you taste Silence.
(18:56) - Articulation of Silence is not possible / Neti Neti
(19:53) - Choice as a teacher
(20:11) - Once articulated, its not "silence"
(21:45) - Is Meditation for everyone?
(22:24) - Relaxation should be Mandatory
(23:51) - Mind Training vs. Silence (Meditation)
(26:01) - The power of Silence
(26:17) - Tips to find Silence
(27:15) - You cannot teach someone to connect to their self
(27:34) - Step1 to Wellbeing
(28:05) - Spiritual Shopping
(28:45) - Embodied wisdom vs. Information
(29:11) - Practical tips
(29:28) - Body and Mind training is ONE
(30:18) - Working with Breath
(31:08) - Why Manish doesnt Take advice.
(32:20) - Best resources that helped Manish
(34:10) - Daily Routines
(34:18) - Pursuit of Relaxation
(34:24) - 5 Stress Busting Tips
(35:02) - Shipwrecked
(35:22) - Step into Anjaan's Footwear
(35:42) - Breaking Yoga Myths
(36:00) - Myth#1 - Yoga is about Flexibility
(36:40) - Myth#2 - Yoga Industry
(37:59) - Myth#3 - Yoga is for Joy
(38:44) - Myth#4 - Become a teacher in 200hrs
(39:13) - Why Manish calls himself an outlier
(39:56) - Commercialisation of Yoga
(41:27) - Future of Yoga
(42:40) - Pandemic and its effect on wellbeing
(43:20) - Advice
(44:39) - Disclaimer & Ending Notes
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Lots of Love, Anjaan