Yoga Inspiration

No matter how much passion we have for our yoga practice, it's our relationship to discipline that profoundly shapes our experience. And, even if two people had the same passion for yoga yet one was regimented and the other was averse to consistency, neither one of them will have a perfectly smooth journey.

But isn't finding balance the point? Isn't an opportunity to dive deeper into our being the essence of the practice itself?

Along with Tim, in this episode we explore powerful tools that support our personal approach to devotion. From community to obsession, let's uncover the challenges and solutions to showing up on our mats consistently.

After all, why wouldn't we want to cultivate the opportunity to meet our truest selves?

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Whether it is morally correct to pursue wealth, business, or even simply charging for services has perhaps been a question on many wellness practitioners mind. It's this question weaves its way throughout this episode as we explore both the philosophical and the practical side to running a spiritual business.

It's improtant to acknowledge that this inner conflict is deeply rooted yet we must remember that there are two types of yogis - the one that takes monastic vows and the one who follows the householder path. The latter liberates us from the conflict and shows us that we can live life however we want - even seeking prosperity - so long as we remember our yogic principles.

That doesn't mean it will be easy, though. Let's dive into honest conversations about trial and error, building yourself a strong network, and shifting your focus away from ego with fellow yogi, Beatriz Yepes.

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At the heart of our yoga practice, we engage mindfully with asanas to awaken the whispers of our subconscious and dive into layers unseen. Yet what is central to the symphony of ashtanga is the tristana method – a trilogy of asana, breath, and gaze. While it may be a simple structure for the mind to understand, truly how many years does mastery take?

Along with Tim, in this episode we explore how the interplay between conscious and subconscious worlds through tristana isn't a mere detail; it's the essence that anchors us in the rich traditions of yoga. We also meditate on the truth that with enough daily dedication, we can cultivate an inner sanctuary to welcome the merging of these worlds. To feel real peace. To bring ourselves home.

How is your journey of anchoring in tristana going? Let's delve into the weaving together of the body, breath, and consciousness.

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In this conversation, we explore the type of yoga that almost all of us have thought "it looks so easy" but turns out to be one of the most challenging styles. World-renowned yoga trainer, Jo Phee, walks us through the world of yin yoga and how she went from corporate life to teaching this quietly powerful style.

Yin yoga is stillness, reflective, and meditative. And if we're all seeking more of that in our lives then doesn't that mean yin is better than any other form of yoga? Jo illuminates the principles of Taoist philosophy reminding us that yin and yang cannot and they should not exist in isolation. Even the Taoist symbol isn't a perfectly straight line. They're always having a dance.

So what do you need more of in your life? Perhaps you can allow the answer to unfurl within this conversation; whether yin yoga brings you stability, healing or balance, it's time to find out how it could enrich your life.

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Can you remember day 1 of your yoga journey? How compelling the practice was even when your body was exhausted? That's dedication, right? In this episode, world-renowned and trailblazing yoga teacher, David Swenson, reminds us that the essential awareness of push and pull with yoga can be almost non-existent at the beginning, especially if you're like David who likens his younger yogi self as an overly-keen labrador…

While it can be hard to distinguish the line between pushing on and pulling back, a good teacher will empower you to think for yourself and develop enough body awareness to make the call. And to lean ever so slightly more inward, let's also not forget that the ultimate goal of yoga extends beyond physical abilities.

We are not merely our bodies and part of the yogic path is about avoiding self-identification with external achievements. Instead, yoga offers the chance to cultivate humility, empathy, and the willingness to share the positive energy gained through practice–if you listen carefully enough.

Throughout this conversation, we explore both perspectives found within a yoga class and emphasise that students should have the intention of respect for the teacher's expertise and the discipline of yoga. While the student may be on a seeker's journey, the path of a yoga teacher is not always easy either…

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How often do we contemplate the profound connection between the practice of yoga and life itself? There's an intricate reflection of our existence that unfolds as we delve into the depths of our yoga practice - a mirror that unveils the habits and patterns ingrained within us. Much like a session with a psychologist, we bear witness to whether they nurture positivity and bear fruitful outcomes or carry the potential for harm.

But gaining this sacred knowledge all depends on the attitude we bring to the mat. Whether we seek shortcuts, succumb to self-doubt, or strive for perfection, yoga unveils a profound truth: our worthiness lies not in flawless performance or superficial outcomes, but in the profound act of wholeheartedly surrendering ourselves.

It is in devotionally baring our vulnerabilities, our weaknesses, strengths, and everything in between, that we discover our truth. To get there, you can ask two questions: "can I give everything I have to every breath?" and "what can I learn from this situation?"

By dedicating ourselves to the practice, by offering our very being to it, we infuse it with reverence and devotion, and that's when it becomes a sanctuary where transformation unfolds.

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In New Age teachings, there's the idea that we can be our own gurus. But since life is not as simple as one step forward after another, yoga traditions teach us that we do in fact need someone further along the path to guide us along the way. But which guidance is right for us?

You may find that a true yoga teacher is someone who can sit with the vast knowledge of instructions and create a safe space for the spiritual journey. Whereas a guru is someone who removes the darkness from one's path and has a heavy fullness of spiritual vibration that brings wholeness and wisdom. They hold space to awaken our inner Buddha.

So when opening up this conversation of tradition, lineage and guidance, what's left to say about our own spark of divinity, New Age guilt and journeys full of challenges?

It's time to bring attention to the importance of tradition, lineage, and respect for the role of a teacher or guru in the yoga tradition by appreciating the fine balance between questioning and challenging our lineage.

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Yogic philosophy shows us that we're born with imprints that affect the way we think and behave throughout our entire life–that is, of course, until we break free. In conversation with Swami Chidanadana, we explore what it means to awaken to our samskaras, the tumultuous journey it ensues, and the guiding light of the Bhagavad Gita.

Because why wouldn't we want to free ourselves from suffering? The negative shades of our personality so often hinder our path to peace so the chance to let go should be embraced with open arms. Right?

Perhaps not. In this episode, we learn that while it's true that we want to change, so often we're afraid to let go. Because letting go means leaving a part of us behind.

So how do we find enlightenment then? Are we even in control of the process no matter how much we long for it? Some say the Gita holds the answers.

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Life is a series of lessons and so we are met with countless teachers holding the mirror up or shining the light on something new. But what makes a teacher qualified? What makes us dedicated to one source?

Walking through life, nature, friends, or even music can be our teachers. But when we dedicate ourselves to the spiritual path, gurus help us put one foot in front of the other. Whether that's along the path or on the mat, it's all the same. But their job is not just to keep our bodies healthy with teaching through asana, they keep us spiritually healthy, psychologically healthy, and emotionally healthy too.

This makes the job of the guru so much more than your average university teacher. Gurus teach us students what it means to be alive, what it means to be human, and what we need to hang on to or let go of to grow as spiritual beings.

In this conversation, we explore what makes someone qualified to take on this role, and how we must resist the urge to chop and change our teacher. We also cover audience questions such as becoming a teacher ourselves and whether to hold a career alongside teaching yoga.

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Tapas, the sacred fire we build with our vinyasa, lights up our inner flame. Whether that be consciousness, aspiration or purification, we honour the harmonisation of breath, body and mind. While in this sense we offer a continuation of ancient vedic rituals, it's hard to ignore the contrasting desire to fixate on our outer worlds.

Will I ever reach the full embodiment of this pose? What time should I meditate each day? Should I change my diet? These are all questions that we find ourselves proposing once the power of yoga has enriched our lives. Yet, in this episode, we remember the bliss of ignorance. Or rather, asking the correct questions.

Because in reality, presence rules over any achievement. That harmony of breath, mind and body is the true state of yoga. Even when we witness the ever-changing nature of our bodies, trusting the process surmounts it all.

We must surrender control and trust the natural cycle of growth and development. The outcome? Sweet fruits.

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