THE GENIUS OF NOTHING

This episode is all about the art of doing and not doing, and what it means to be perfect (it’s not what you think!). In Sanskrit we call the balance of effort and surrender abhyasa vairagya - you do the best you can, and then surrender to the result.  Enjoy.                                                  You can always reach us at : [email protected]

"Have you missed us? After a summer break we are back with this episode on friendship and how to navigate social life. Plus a special mantra. Enjoy!"

Om mangalam Bhagwan Vishnuh, Om mangalam shrim Garynad Dhwajahi (devija)
Om mangalam Pundari Kakshah, Om mangalaya Tano Harih. More information about the mantra in the podcast.

"Amazing episode with our very special guest—yogi and photographer Robert Sturman." https://www.robertsturmanstudio.com/

"In this episode we talk about death and consciousness, and what happens when the mind and body end."  Al give a mantra to help loved ones pass on more gracefully.  

Om Gate Gate Gate Pāragate Pārasaṃgate Bodhi Svāhā.                                                                  

"Gone, gone, gone beyond, gone completely beyond. Awakening, so be it!"

"In this episode we discuss the concepts of masculine and feminine - in yoga known as Shiva and Shakti - and how this relates to yoga and the way we move through life"

How do you stay balanced when things go wrong?

Sebastian's unexpected stranding in Canada, and how he managed to get out of Montreal (Mantra-eal)!

Mantras

1,. Om Shri Nilyayah Vidmahi Venkatesaya Dhimahi Dhyoyona Prakchodoyat

To tune to the subtle forces that govern matter, and allowing the magic to flow through and guide you.

Alternate ending

2. Om Shri Nilyayah Vidmahi Venkatesaya Dhimahi Tanohari Prakchodoyat

Focusing the energy into a specific purpose or circumstance.

See episode four more information

Īśvarapraṇidhāna, the final niyama, is typically regarded as the act of surrender. In this episode we discuss the ISHTA approach of finding balance between effort and surrender, so that you can most gracefully move through your karma."

This episode is about the fourth Niyama, Svadhyaya, which means "self-study", We look at how to best understand yourself and what your karmic role is in the Universe

Happy New Year everyone! We are here to discuss what it means to set an intention for the months ahead, and how the yogic San Kalpa - aligning with your soul's purpose - differs from a New Year's resolution.

https://ishtayoga.com/workshops/fallsankalpa2024-seetr-xcbzd

Today's episode is on Tapas - focus, heat, discipline - and the Tantric approach to it, which requires love and balance. We talk about how to direct the energy of this niyama for individual transformation.