May 14, 2024

Transformative Power of Yoga: From Ashtanga to Anusara and Beyond

54 minutes

Join Harmony Slater and Russell Case as they welcome Cindy Lusk, PhD, an experienced yoga teacher and meditation expert, to delve into the profound journey of yoga and meditation. This episode offers deep insights into the interplay of yoga disciplines, meditation practices, and personal growth. Cindy shares her unique experiences transitioning from Ashtanga to Anusara yoga, her profound meditative practices, and the life lessons learned along her spiritual journey. Discover how yoga and meditation can transform personal challenges into pathways for profound inner growth and spiritual awakening.

Key Topics Covered:

Cindy Lusk's transition from Ashtanga to Anusara yoga and the reasons behind it

The influence of injuries on Cindy’s yoga practice and philosophical outlook

Insights into Tantric philosophy and its application in modern yoga practices

Cindy’s experiences and lessons learned from studying with renowned teachers like Richard Freeman

The role of meditation in yoga and its transformative potential

The process and inspiration behind Cindy Lusk's book, "Align and Refine: The Journey of Yoga and Meditation"

Guest Bio:

Cindy Lusk, PhD, is an acclaimed author and yoga teacher, known for her book "Align and Refine: The Journey of Yoga and Meditation." With a journey that began in 1985, Cindy has explored various dimensions of yoga, including Ashtanga and Anusara, and has taught numerous courses in yoga philosophy. She is also an authorized teacher of Neelakantha Meditation. Cindy’s approach integrates deep academic understanding with practical experience, offering students a comprehensive path to spiritual and personal development.

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Exciting Quotes from the Episode:

"It's like refining a precious metal out of raw ore — that's what studying yoga philosophy is like." — Cindy Lusk

"Meditation is this guide to lead us to where we're looking to go." — Cindy Lusk

"I feel like if each of us can become conduits for this higher energy, this higher consciousness, it'll ripple out and have an impact in our own little ways." — Cindy Lusk

"The yoga works on us as beings to refine our beings so that we find our way back to our hearts." — Cindy Lusk

"You can't generate hostility when you're really connected to the heart because the other is you, and you are the other." — Harmony Slater

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