The Spartan Mind Strength Podcast with Tim & Vie: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellness

The Spartan Mind Strength Podcast with Tim & Vie: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Wellness

By Vie Binga & Tim GanleyAlternative HealthHealth & FitnessEducationSelf-ImprovementFitness
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  • An Ayurvedic Look at the movie Matrix - Part 1

    Topics

    • If you have not watched the movie, turn this off, go watch it and turn it back on
    • The Matrix dvd can be found here: https://amzn.to/2JuZWpe
    • Whatever your belief system is, the movie Matrix fits right in
    • The meaning of the name Thomas Anderson
    • The meaning of the name Neo
    • The meaning of the name Morpheus
    • The meaning of the name Trinity
    • The meaning behind Cypher
    • The meaning behind Tank and Dozer
    • The meaning behind Mouse
    • The meaning behind Apoc
    • The meaning behind Switch
    • The meaning behind Zion
    • The meaning behind Nebuchadnezzar
    • The meaning behind Oracle
    • The Matrix as a veil between two types of physics
    • The importance of the numbers 3, 6 and 9
    • Gregorian chants and Elton John
    • You can help support our Podcast by giving as little as $1 per episode, our PayPal account is here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7FDYKCGSKL3NL&source=url
    • May we all be well, adapt and thrive! - Tim and Vie


    Resources

    Brought to you by Yoga Energy School – Not your typical new-age Ayurveda and Yoga school based on veganism and mysticism.

    • Our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/asktimandvie
    • Yoga Energy's Training Library can be found at: https://squareup.com/store/training-courses
    • The Spartan Mind Strength Calendar: https://spartanmindstrength.com/events


    For YA & AAPNA Registered Instructors

    Earn non-contact CEUs here: https://squareup.com/store/training-courses

    Disclaimer

    All information provided here is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not to be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action should be taken solely on the contents of this Podcast. Please consult your physician or a qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health and well being or on any opinions expressed within this Podcast.

    You assume all responsibilities and obligations with respect to any decisions, advice, conclusions or recommendations made or given as a result of the use of this Podcast.

    26 min
  • Yin Yoga versus Restorative Yoga Series - Part 4
    - Tension and Compression in your yoga practice
    - Compression is great if it’s performed properly
    - Your bones can become stronger as you age
    - The Seven Dhatus and Vie :)
    - What does proportion mean in your yoga practice?
    - Why does proportion even matter to you?
    - Tim tells a story about the Vertical Ventures climbing gym from back in the day
    - The role of proportion in the “binding” yoga poses
    - Beware of “binding poses” workshops
    - Binding poses might get you a drink at a bar
    - Binding poses are not black and white for the mature version of Vie :)
    - Teaching group yoga classes is a new concept and U.S. is leading the way
    - All poses have a risk of injury
    - The archetype and the purpose of the pose determine its value
    - A good yoga instructor knows better than to go fully into a pose while teaching
    - Tim tells another story from back in the day - Eagle Pose
    - How do you communicate the archetype of the pose to your students?
    - No two people should look the same in a pose, and even if they do look remotely similar, they are not feeling it the same way
    - Should feelings be involved in yin yoga?
    - Restorative yoga restores the status quo
    - The best time to practice restorative yoga is if you are already in a great physical, emotional and mental state
    - Do fascia reboots apply to restorative yoga?
    - Vie has even more to say :-)
    - Do not impose the pose
    32 min
  • Yin Yoga versus Restorative Yoga Series - Part 3

    Topics

    • New mic, let us know what you think of it
    • The link to the apogee mic is here: https://amzn.to/2TCqfiU
    • Are you too tight to practice yoga?
    • The story of Dick, the most flexible person we have ever met
    • Is “legs up the wall” the shidizzle of poses?
    • Do restorative poses give you or your clients a good return on investment?
    • Are you only strength training your muscles?
    • Are you making your connective tissue too flexible?
    • Flexibility is the “f” word in yoga
    • Mobility is the proper term
    • Yoga Journal bad
    • The story of the pitbull and the drunk
    • Yoga Energy’s Online Power Yin courses can be found here: Power Yin and Fascia Fundamentals Teacher Training and 50-hr Advance Power Yin Training Blended Format
    • The 300-hr Yoga Alliance Teacher Training can be found here: https://spartanmindstrength.com/2020/02/05/300-hr-yoga-and-ayurveda-teacher-training-yoga-alliance/
    • Is your workout reinforcing the same position of your sedentary lifestyle?
    • Communism in yoga
    • Parting ways with our Iyengar instructor
    • Practice makes permanent whether good or bad
    • You can help support our Podcast by giving as little as $1 per episode, our PayPal account is here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7FDYKCGSKL3NL&source=url
    • May we all be well, adapt and thrive! - Tim and Vie


    Resources

    Brought to you by Yoga Energy School – Not your typical new-age Ayurveda and Yoga school based on veganism and mysticism.

    • Our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/asktimandvie
    • Yoga Energy's Training Library can be found at: https://squareup.com/store/training-courses
    • The Spartan Mind Strength Calendar: https://spartanmindstrength.com/events


    For YA & AAPNA Registered Instructors

    Earn non-contact CEUs here: https://squareup.com/store/training-courses

    Disclaimer

    All information provided here is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not to be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action should be taken solely on the contents of this Podcast. Please consult your physician or a qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health and well being or on any opinions expressed within this Podcast.

    You assume all responsibilities and obligations with respect to any decisions, advice, conclusions or recommendations made or given as a result of the use of this Podcast.

    26 min
  • Yin Yoga versus Restorative Yoga Series - Part 2
    There is more to Hot Yin than just practicing yin in a hot room - The fourth phase of water is in our connective tissue - Power Yin and Hot Yin target exactly that aspect of our fascia - Our fascia can withstand a tremendous amount of pressure - Pressure over time leads to phase transition, which leads to resonance and eventual release - Why long holds in a yin class can do damage - At the end of a yin pose you should look different than in the beginning of a yin pose - Props in a yin class are used for the opposite reason than in a restorative class - The goal of the restorative yoga is to stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system right then and there - In the world of Hatha yoga, the use of props is extremely new - Restorative yoga in a group vs a private setting - Props in a hot or even warm class are right down disgusting - A proper yin practice gives the power to the student
    26 min
  • Yin Yoga versus Restorative Yoga Series - Part 1
    Yin yoga is Taoist yoga and possibly the original hatha yoga that the ancients used to practice - Restorative yoga is fairly new, designed by contemporaries such as Iyengar - Paulie Zink, a contortionist, was the main person to introduce Taoist yoga into the United States - Paul Grilley was the next main influence on bringing Taoist yoga to the West - Sarah Powers changed the name of Taoist yoga to Yin yoga - What is the difference between a yin pose and yang pose? - Yin yoga is not Iyengar based yoga which means yin yoga is not restorative yoga - For those of you who remember anusara yoga, yin yoga is not alignment based yoga, so anusara teachers, quit yelling at us - When you are practicing proper yin yoga you should be experiencing moderate to intense discomfort while in the pose - When you are practicing proper restorative yoga, you should be extremely comfortable while in the pose - The source of the moderate to intense discomfort during yin yoga is key - Both a yin yoga practice and a restorative yoga practice have one thing in common and that is heating up the body in preparation for the specific practice - We created hot yin for our hot yoga studio - Out hot yin was created using the concepts of John Barnes, Gil Hedley, Paul Grilley and Gerald Pollack - The water has four phases, not just three - The key to phase transition of our fascia is pressure over time which generates heat
    25 min
  • Controlled Environment For Training | Ayurvedic Conditioning For Resilience

    Episode Topics

    • Getting out of your comfort zone in baby steps requires a controlled environment
    • Life is full of uncontrolled environments and that's life
    • The song “That’s life” with Frank Sinatra, describes it beautifully, you can get it here: https://amzn.to/2NLg8Ev
    • Ayurveda says that there are four main aspects to a “controlled environment”
    • Environmental conditioning
    • Physical Conditioning
    • Social / Emotional Conditioning
    • Mental Conditioning
    • A controlled environment should not be a restrictive environment
    • How easily do you adapt?
    • Yoga was created for the advancement of the individual, NOT for the advancement of the community
    • Choose your teacher training wisely. Some teacher trainings are created to set you up for failure
    • You can find the course on The Four Goals of Life here: The Four Pillars For A Good Life
    • The first place Vie ever taught at officially was at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee in 1991 (and it was not yoga :) )
    • How well do you know your community?
    • Do you enjoy your whole community?
    • According to the Sankhya Philosophy, Purusha created Prakruti in order to experience himself
    • Learn the Sankhya Philosophy for Thriving here: Sankhya Philosophy
    • Your community gives you the greatest opportunity to experience your own self
    • 200-hr Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher Training for $381.90
    • 300-hr Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher Training for $488.90
    • You can help support our Podcast by giving as little as $1 per episode, our PayPal account is here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7FDYKCGSKL3NL&source=url

    Other Resources

    This series is brought to you by Yoga Energy School. It can be found at http://YogaEnergy.com

    Yoga Energy School is offering Private Online Yoga Alliance registered 200-hr and 300-hr teacher trainings and continuing education.

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    May we all be well, adapt and thrive! - Tim and Vie

    For YA Registered Instructors

    Earn CEUs here: http://YogaEnergy.com

    Disclaimer

    All information provided here is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not to be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action should be taken solely on the contents of this Podcast. Please consult your physician or a qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health and well being or on any opinions expressed within this Podcast.

    You assume all responsibilities and obligations with respect to any decisions, advice, conclusions or recommendations made or given as a result of the use of this Podcast.

    25 min
  • Sleepy Time Continues - A Paleo Ayurvedic Look At Sleep

    Topics

    • The Ancient Greek god of sleep is Hypnos
    • This is where the word “hypnosis” comes from
    • Hypnos is the son of Nychta (night) and Erebus (darkness)
    • Thanatos (death) is the twin brother of Hypnos
    • According to Homer (not Homer Simpson :-) ) Hypnos lived on the Greek island of Lymnos which is still in existence today
    • Hypnos’s wife is Pasithea given to him by Hera the wife of Zeus
    • Pasithea is the goddess of relaxation
    • Morpheus, one of the main characters of Matrix was inspired by the ancient Greek god Morpheus, Hypnos’s son: https://amzn.to/2JDXOfh
    • Morpheus shapes our dreams
    • According to the stoics, when going to sleep we need to be indifferent about the past and about the future
    • The Roman god of sleep is Somnus
    • The word insomnia comes from Somnus
    • The Norse goddess of night allowing for sleep is Nótt
    • Voluntary discomfort is highly recommended by the Stoics for good sleep
    • Voluntary discomfort helps you create order through chaos
    • The stoics say we need to find the dynamic balance between passion and dispassion
    • They recommend learning to persevere
    • Create voluntary discomfort through occasionally sleeping on the floor
    • You cannot become a stronger human being by avoiding stressors
    • There are many versions of a "Controlled Environment", and not all of them are conducive to making you stronger
    • How immune are you to stressors?
    • A very interesting book about barefoot running and Greek history is Natural Born Heroes: https://amzn.to/2BYuKen
    • The key for long term success is to implement baby steps of voluntary discomfort 
    • You can help support our Podcast by giving as little as $1 per episode, our PayPal account is here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7FDYKCGSKL3NL&source=url

    Resources

    Brought to you by Paleo Ayurveda - Ayurveda Designed for Thriving

    • For Electronic Gem Therapy Sessions and Personal One on One Online Training contact us at: [email protected]
    • Our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/asktimandvie
    • Paleo Ayurveda's Training Library can be found at: https://squareup.com/store/training-courses

    • The Spartan Mind Strength Calendar: https://spartanmindstrength.com/events

    For YA & AAPNA Registered Instructors

    Earn non-contact CEUs here: https://squareup.com/store/training-courses


    Disclaimer

    All information provided here is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not to be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action should be taken solely on the contents of this Podcast. Please consult your physician or a qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health and well being or on any opinions expressed within this Podcast.

    You assume all responsibilities and obligations with respect to any decisions, advice, conclusions or recommendations made or given as a result of the use of this Podcast.

    28 min
  • Sleepy Time - A Paleo Ayurvedic Look At Sleep

    Topics

    • The song of the day is Enter Sandman by Metallica and can be found here: https://amzn.to/2pM9g1k
    • Tim tells a story from the past weekend
    • Real Ayurveda’s look at getting sleep
    • Sleep induces the good Kapha qualities and the much needed Tamas qualities
    • Contrary to what commodity Ayurveda and Yoga say, Tamas is good
    • Without proper Tamas you cannot fall asleep, you cannot pause, you cannot exist in human form
    • Sattva is about balance, Rajas is about activity and Tamas is about resilience
    • You need all three (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas) in order to thrive
    • If you do not have resilience, you do not have energy to withstand anything
    • It’s not only about the amount of sleep you get, it is also about the quality of sleep you get
    • Kapha is what prepares you for sleep
    • There are two main Kapha times in the day, the 4hrs (ish) following sunrise and the 4hrs (ish) following sunset
    • If you work shifts other than the regular day shift, you do NOT have to quit your job in order to get good sleep
    • You need to prepare yourself for sleep because you must have energy to go to sleep
    • If your nervous system is too depleted you cannot get good sleep and you end up in a vicious cycle of sleep deprivation without knowing you are in it
    • The Rain App that we talk about is this one: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rain-rain-sleep-sounds/id478687481
    • It’s ok to change your sleeping schedule if you have to, instead of just fighting to go to sleep at a certain time when it’s not feasible
    • Changing your body temperature drastically during the day and/or evening will help you get great sleep
    • Hot Yoga has a lot of great benefits and solid sleep is one of them
    • If you do not have access to great hot yoga, a hot Epsom salt bath can help
    • Contact us for sessions of Electronic Gem Therapy [email protected]
    • Look for our upcoming course on the Pulse Meditation Technique or contact us for personal one on one online training [email protected]
    • During a session of sleep you must achieve both the REM state and the NREM state in order to feel inspired and refreshed
    • Oil application on the feet may work for some but it has not worked for us; it is too high maintenance
    • The vaseline movie reference Tim is making is from the 1996 Striptease with Burt Reynolds
    • The dance movie reference Tim is making is from the 1983 Risky Business with Tom Cruise
    • The internal nourishment of the body should take priority over the external nourishment
    • Make sure that your actions and words during the day will allow you to "go to sleep at night"
    • What do you want your last thought to be before falling asleep?
    • You can help support our Podcast by giving as little as $1 per episode, our PayPal account is here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7FDYKCGSKL3NL&source=url

    Resources

    Brought to you by Paleo Ayurveda - Ayurveda Designed for Thriving

    • For Electronic Gem Therapy Sessions and Personal One on One Online Training contact us at: [email protected]
    • Our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/asktimandvie
    • Paleo Ayurveda's Training Library can be found at: https://squareup.com/store/training-courses

    • The Spartan Mind Strength Calendar: https://spartanmindstrength.com/events

    For YA & AAPNA Registered Instructors

    Earn non-contact CEUs here: https://squareup.com/store/training-courses


    Disclaimer

    All information provided here is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not to be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action should be taken solely on the contents of this Podcast. Please consult your physician or a qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health and well being or on any opinions expressed within this Podcast.

    You assume all responsibilities and obligations with respect to any decisions, advice, conclusions or recommendations made or given as a result of the use of this Podcast.

    26 min
  • The Crown Chakra For Business
    If any of the previous chakras are not working properly the Crown Chakra will be off also -- In business, enlightenment is turning what happens into something better -- Unlimited possibilities can come from nowhere - When the crown chakra is working, the obstacle becomes the way to something great -- The path to horizontal enlightenment creates community -- One of the main things that helped Tim work on all 7 chakras is non-structured meditation and Vie the Upanishads and Stoicism
    24 min
  • The Third Eye Chakra For Business
    The Third Eye helps you create a great business -- What made KaYoga so different -- The Third Eye helps you see what your clients really need -- Hot Yin was the result of a strong Third Eye -- If you do not give people what they want they will not come, if you do not give them what they need, they will not stay -- The Third Eye helps you put a puzzle together that has not been created before -- Do not be attached to the outcome, be genuinely curious about the outcome -
    25 min

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