In this episode, Manoj interviews Abin, a yoga philosopher and practitioner. They discuss the importance of understanding the context and culture of yoga philosophy, as well as the role of Sanskrit in embodying and encoding deep meanings.

Abin shares his personal journey into yoga, starting from his interest in history and religion, and eventually finding his gurus in the Shakta and Kriya Yoga traditions. They also touch upon the dangers of commercialization and misinterpretation of tantra and mantras, emphasizing the need for proper initiation and understanding of the deity. Overall, the conversation highlights the transformative power of yoga and the importance of authentic practice.

Takeaways

Understanding the context and culture of yoga philosophy is essential for a deeper understanding of its teachings.

Sanskrit is a language that embodies and encodes deep meanings, requiring a lifetime of study to fully comprehend.

Personal journeys into yoga can be influenced by interests in history, religion, and a desire to understand the spiritual aspects of different traditions.

Proper initiation and understanding of tantra and mantras are crucial to avoid misinterpretation and potential dangers.

Yoga has the power to transform individuals and bring about positive changes in mindset, behavior, and self-esteem.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and the Dangers of Misusing Mantras

03:16 Abin's Personal Journey into Yoga

12:55 The Significance of Kriya Yoga

17:14 Understanding Tantra and Mantras

26:07 The Transformative Power of Yoga

Summary:

In this True Yoga Podcast episode, Manoj and Govind discuss the topic of anxiety and its impact on mental health. They explore the meaning of anxiety and how it relates to the brain and mind. They also discuss the physical manifestations of anxiety, such as shallow breathing and tension in the body. The conversation highlights the interplay between anxiety, stress, and the body's response, including the release of cortisol. They emphasize the importance of conscious breathing and the role of yoga in managing anxiety and promoting overall well-being. The episode concludes with a discussion on the time and effort required to address anxiety through yoga practice.

Keywords:

anxiety, mental health, brain, mind, breathing, stress, cortisol, yoga, body, pelvic floor, balance, progress, expectations

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Summary

In this episode of the True Yoga Podcast, host Manoj interviews Deepak, a hand balancing coach. Deepak shares his journey into hand balancing and the powerful impact it has had on his life. They discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations when learning hand balancing and the role of workshops in the learning process. Deepak also talks about the importance of diet and nutrition in supporting his hand balancing practice. In this conversation, Shiva Handbalance shares his method of coaching and training for hand balancing. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity in diet and training, and the need for balance and mindfulness. Shiva also discusses the journey of his online students and the importance of having a proper training structure. He highlights the potential risks of trying hand balancing without proper technique and preparation, and the importance of warm-up and cooling down. Shiva's coaching approach focuses on building a strong foundation and progressing safely.

Takeaways

Hand balancing is a skill that takes time and dedication to learn and master.

Workshops can provide valuable guidance and progressions for learning hand balancing.

Setting realistic expectations is important when starting a hand balancing practice.

A clean and balanced diet is essential for supporting the physical demands of hand balancing. Simplicity is key in both diet and training for hand balancing.

Having a balanced and mindful approach to training is important for long-term progress and injury prevention.

A proper training structure and technique are essential for learning hand balancing safely.

Warm-up and cooling down are crucial to prevent injuries and maintain flexibility.

Trying hand balancing without proper preparation and technique can lead to injuries.

Consistency, perseverance, and self-drive are necessary for progress in hand balancing.

Having a coach can provide guidance, feedback, and support in the hand balancing journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Deepak and Hand Balancing

03:10 Deepak's Journey into Hand Balancing

09:15 Setting Realistic Expectations in Hand Balancing

13:04 The Role of Workshops in Learning Hand Balancing

24:35 The Importance of Simplicity in Diet and Training

27:24 Building a Strong Foundation in Hand Balancing

29:35 The Journey of Online Students

33:03 The Risks of Trying Hand Balancing Without Proper Technique

34:18 The Role of Warm-Up and Cooling Down

35:05 The Importance of Consistency and Perseverance

38:54 The Benefits of Having a Coach in Hand Balancing

Probably never before - the guest become the host and interviewer. This podcast is exactly what the title suggest.

Listen and enjoy the candid and unconventional Yoga Podcast - that can only happen at True Yoga.

Out guest - Karen, is mother of 5, a business person and manager of a Nobel prize winner scientist in Heidelberg, Germany.

Karen is has seen the journey of True Yoga - from nothing to something. She is passionate about yoga, ayurveda and travel experiences.

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Karen asked me about my India visit - about True Yoga, about my family history and everything in-between.

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Restoring Balance Podcast is now True Yoga Podcast.

Starting fresh, in TYP Episode 1, I am happy to introduce you to my student Markus, a fantastic human being, true yogi, and investigative journalist.

Markus is a freelance TV journalist for ZDF, a German Public-Service Television Broadcaster, and Arte, a European Public-Service Channel.

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Sneak peek: In this podcast, we laughed a lot. Maybe it is the Bavarian and Indian spirits cocktail—find out for yourself.

We touched upon the topics of travel, reincarnation, mental health, the key to effective communication, and the True Yoga Experience.

Overall, it is a fun and easy-to-listen-to conversation that will make you laugh, make you feel connected, and share some of the deepest touchpoints from the host and the guests.

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This is probably the first podcast where the guest becomes the host and interviewer. It is exactly what the title suggests. 

Listen and enjoy the candid and unconventional Yoga Podcast - that can only happen at True Yoga.

Our guest, Karen, is a mother of five, a businessperson, and the manager of a Nobel Prize-winning scientist in Heidelberg, Germany. 

Karen has seen the journey of True Yoga—from nothing to something. She is passionate about yoga, ayurveda, and travel experiences. 

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Karen asked me about my India visit - about True Yoga, my family history and everything in between. 

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Be ready to get some inside information on what True Yoga is doing and the vision. 

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Enjoy, and remember to follow. If you are connected, please give us a five-star rating or at least participate in the conversation below. Welcome to this beautiful and candid journey at True Yoga Podcast. 

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Join our community - explore our website:

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Follow on Instagram: 

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Yes. this is an open secret - try it. Don't think of a monkey!

The Upanishads inspired the story - how your mind can be your worst enemy or best friend. Listen to enjoy and get your aha moments - Insights and metaphors - a reference to the Patanjali Yoga Sutra, and more to realise that you are limitless.

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Do you know anybody who stutters or stammers?

Imagine - you meet someone, and they ask you your name - and you want to answer, but everything stops for you - your mind is working, but you can not speak at all - that is what I experienced in my early life. This story is very emotional but truthful.

I grew up with a choked-up voice - it was the hardest part of life, but it taught me lessons and gave me superpowers. This episode was difficult for me to record - I tried three times and cried so much - this is my 4th attempt.

Growing up is not easy, but one must move forward. Isn't it?

This is my true story; you will know more about manoyogi and my challenges and hardships growing up because the stuttering and stammering overshadowed my life.

Links that I mentioned in this podcast:

About Nath Yogi Lineage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nath

Hatha Yoga Origin from Nath Yogis: https://www.yoganatha.com/nathasampradaya

10 Mighty Goddess of Tantra: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahavidya

Mother Goddess of Speech: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagalamukhi

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Ever heard about "Brain Fog"?

She suffered from brain fog; she could not think clearly - it was like the grey clouds in the winter. But she decided to change it. She initially found yoga challenging, especially in Shavasana, but she dared to become a yoga teacher and later a Fascia and Body Work and Sound Therapist.

You'd love this conversation with Mareike Funk from Mareike Funk I Yoga & Bodywork in Mannheim and my dear friend and our team member at True Yoga Heidelberg.

Links: Panchkosha: https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/6901/pancha-kosha

Mareike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mareikefunk_/

Mareike Links: https://linktr.ee/_mareikefunk_

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How a simple Austrian man, one day faced the death, that transformed him. Later in his life he becomes a Tantra Master.

Everything was going well for this young man, until one day he faced the death. This near death experience changed the life of 18 year old young man for good. He started to ask the questions about his origin - that brought him to India in late 70's. The caravan trip to India - crossing borders of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and reaching to Amritsar, India.

How he met a sadhu in Goa and later getting a glimps of Yoga in Rishikesh.

You'd love this conversation with Gerald, Known as Vikram - Astrologer, Tantra Master, Yoga teacher and a very dear friend of mine.

More about Vikram:

https://www.antaria.cc/

https://www.astrodeva.com/

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