“Consciousness is love, it is who I truly am.”

Today I chat with celebrated yoga teacher and author Reema Datta who is on a mission to change that with her recent book The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, Health, and Reality, which offers a twelve-week self-guided course that empowers readers to break free from the destructive tendencies of their minds and experience lasting peace.

Reema shares insights from her own sadhana and of course, her book, exploring the profound influence of family on her spiritual journey, the importance of inner peace, and the foundations of yoga practice. She emphasizes the teachings of Advaita Vedanta, the interconnection of service and spirituality, and the need for cultural sensitivity in yoga.

Here are some highlights I took away with me;

➖The essence of yoga goes beyond physical practice

➖The real teachings focus on mental purification, which requires meditation & contemplation

➖Service & spirituality go hand in hand

➖Cultural sensitivity is crucial in sharing yoga practices

➖It's okay to mispronounce Sanskrit; focus on intention & authenticity

➖All-day yoga emphasizes breath awareness throughout daily life

➖Yoga and Ayurveda work together for self-realization and healing

➖Community & friends on this path are essential

Visit Reema online and join her 12-week Yogi’s Way Course Starting September 21st www.ReemaYoga.com

Buy the book HERE

Connect with Reema on IG @reemayoga

I really enjoyed Reema's book and this beautiful conversation. They highlight the need for a broader, more enriched narrative about the teachings of yoga and how we live them daily. I’d highly recommend both as support for your yoga, wherever you are in your journey.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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