Podcasts about yoga sutra

These are some intense times we're living in. In today's episode I'm sharing how during times of upheaval, destabilisation or even just busy-ness, we may have a greater need for stabilising structures in our lives. It could enable you to experience more ease, or to sustain you as we keep your focus and effort where it needs to be.Drawing inspiration from the idea of sthira (steady) and sukha (comfortable) as in the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, I'm sharing 5 simple ideas for bringing some gentle steadiness into your life. Let's Connect!I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with any questions, suggestions for future episode topics, and to let me know how you're going applying what I share in the podcast in your own life. Come say hi on instagram: @_anniecarterAnd head to my website anniecarter.com.au for some free gifts, and to sign up for emails from me. I'd love your supportPlease help me to continue to grow this podcast. Some small and very helpful things you could do: share an episode with a friend subscribe to the podcast on your favourite player leave a (5 star!) rating and review share a screenshot of an episode (and your reflection) on your socials Thanks so much!

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In this solo episode, your host and yoga instructor Kadie returns fresh from the glow of the Full Blossom Moon to reflect on the lessons of the latest moon cycle and wrap up Season 4 of Coffee & Crystals.Kadie dives into the intentions she set—from financial wellness to cultivating physical strength and presence—and shares the real, raw journey of what unfolded instead. She explores the creative breakthroughs that flowed through writing, home rituals, and upcoming yoga events, and how aligning with her sacral chakra brought new energy into every space of her life.

In dieser Jubiläumsfolge geht es um deinen inneren Raum – den Ort, an dem Gedanken, Erinnerungen und alte Prägungen wirken. Was ist dieses energetische Geistfeld, von dem im Yoga so oft gesprochen wird? Und was meint Patanjali wirklich, wenn er sagt: „Yoga ist das Zur-Ruhe-Kommen der Bewegungen im Geist“? Und wie führt uns das in die Freiheit?

In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of Yoga Sutra 2.33 Pratipaksha Bhavana. But really, we go on all kinds of tangents! From global issues like Gen0cide and climate change, to bringing self-awareness to our own reactions and letting go of control.And also! We are running this FREE workshop soon! During the workshop, you will learn how to tune into your body, mind, emotions and energy with your chakras! We invite you to a chakra workshop happening on the 16th of April.We're going to go through each of the chakras and talk about how you can balance and align each of them in a very practical way that will help drive self-awareness and focus your energy.Hop on the waitlist for our Yoga Teacher Training 2025 to sign up for the masterclass!This is what we spoke about during the episodeWhen you're overwhelmed by negative thoughts, choose to cultivate the opposite. But just like everything in Yoga, this is a practice. It doesn't just happen.Pratipaksha Bhavana is a tool that helps you stay in alignment to the Yamas and Niyamas. Listen to our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas.The wild world we're living in and how it's affecting our mental and emotional state.The emotional rollercoaster we all ride and how Yoga philosophy helps us stay grounded.Nischala Joy Devi's translation and interpretation of Pratipaksha Bhavana helps to change your attitude rather than hoping to change the situation or the people who cause you to be unhappy. Anand Mehrotra's translation talks about how Sutra 2.33 is all about practising the Yamas and Niyamas. When you find yourself uncertain and terrified by life, use your tools and bring Ishvara Pranidhana into your consciousness. Surrender. Powerful reminder: you can't control others, but you can choose your response.Navigate anxiety by welcoming in excitement for your life. Yoga Sutras are wonderful tools and constant companions to guide you and help you move through life.If you loved this episode, share it with friends and family. Get in touch, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.Always merrymaking,Emma + CarlaP.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

El TEXTO Abhhid hamma Mana o PsiqueMana es un término y concepto sánscrito de la filosofía india que tiene múltiples significados. En los Yoga Sutras de Patañjali y el vedanta, este término designa indiferentemente la mente, pero también el intelecto, el inconsciente o laconciencia ordinaria en el estado de vigilia o ego. En el budismo, es el sexto sentido el que entra en contacto con los objetos mentales.En su sentido occidentalizado, también designa pensamiento, espíritu, mente o intelecto, es decir el sentido interno o psique.En el HinduísmoEn el Yoga Sutra de Patanjali, este término se refiere a la psique. En la filosofía samkhya es uno de los tres componentes, junto con buddhi y ahamkara del instrumento interno; denominado como el antaḥkaraṇa..Prestemos oídos a la crónica …

Y.O.G.A. S.I.M.P.L.E.A medida que nos adentramos en la exploración de nuestra consciencia, es útil encontrar una perspectiva lógica para nuestra práctica.Hazla S.I.M.P.L.E.Saber Investigarme Modular Predilecciones Lograr EvolucionarSaber Investigarme. Como el yoga es tu viaje personal de descubrimiento, funciona mejor cuando tienes curiosidad por conocerte de verdad. La curiosidad te permitirá familiarizarte con los pensamientos, las emociones, la respiración y el cuerpo desde una perspectiva tranquila y sin prejuicios.Modula Predilecciones. Cuanto mejor te conozcas, más fácil te resultará darte cuenta de que todos tenemos hábitos, preferencias e inclinaciones. Darte cuenta de estas tendencias te permite distinguir entre las que son útiles y las que no.Lograr Evolucionar. Tener claridad sobre nuestras tendencias y sus efectos facilita la toma de decisiones inteligentes que mejoran la calidad de nuestra participación en la vida, incluida la calidad de nuestras relaciones con nosotros mismos, con los que nos rodean y con el mundo en general. Esto nos recuerda que el objetivo principal de nuestra práctica es sentir que la calidad de nuestra participación en la vida hace que ésta sea significativa y satisfactoria. Y quizás nuestra práctica pueda llevarnos gradualmente a apreciar todo lo que hay en nuestras vidas, incluidas las experiencias gratificantes y los acontecimientos desafiantes que nos llevan a ampliar nuestra perspectiva.La práctica de hoy es muy sencilla. Nos concentraremos en sentir las sensaciones en la punta de la lengua. En yoga, este es uno de los puntos de concentración tradicionales (Yoga Sutra 3.1 Concentración - dharana).Intenta hacer este ejercicio varias veces durante los próximos días y ten curiosidad de fijarte si hay algún patrón en tus distracciones. ¿Qué es lo suficientemente interesante como para desviar tu atención? ¿Son siempre las mismas distracciones o cambian? ¿Es posible modular las distracciones? ¿Son útiles o inútiles?Como siempre, te invito a compartir: ¿hubo algo que hizo que esta práctica fuera más fácil o más difícil?Gracias por practicar conmigo This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit yogasimple.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the Yoga Therapy Hour in 2025! Host Amy Wheeler kicks off the year by diving deep into Patanjali's Yoga Sutra 1.33, which offers a framework for improving relationships and cultivating inner peace. Amy reflects on how yoga has helped her heal physically, emotionally, and in her relationships, emphasizing the transformative power of clarity, compassion, and discernment. This episode focuses on the practical application of four key principles from the sutra:Maitrī (Friendliness)Karunā (Compassion)Muditā (Appreciation and Gratitude)Upekṣā (Discernment and Non-Judgment) Amy shares personal anecdotes, insights, and strategies for applying these principles in daily life to reduce suffering, strengthen connections, and foster emotional resilience. Key Takeaways:Yoga as Relationship: Yoga is reflected in how we interact with the world. Healthy relationships are a sign of a healthy inner state.Healing Through Yoga: Amy shares her journey of overcoming physical, mental, and emotional challenges through yoga and Ayurveda.Applying Yoga Sutra 1.33: Learn how to navigate relationships by being friendly to the friendly, compassionate to the suffering, appreciative of the good, and discerning with negative influences.Discernment in Action: Understand when to step back from toxic relationships and redirect energy towards meaningful connections.Compassion vs. Empathy: Amy explains the importance of healthy boundaries in offering compassion without experiencing burnout or compassion fatigue. Special Offer:Join Amy every Monday night in 2025 for a year-long series on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and Emotional Intelligence. Each session includes asana, pranayama, yoga nidra, meditation, and a focused discussion on a sutra. Explore monthly themes and gain tools for personal growth and professional development. Details:

Y.O.G.A.As we embark on this journey, it is useful to define what we are doing. There are innumerable definitions of yoga. And there are so many expressions of yoga that it can be confusing to know what a person means when they say they are practicing yoga. One way to interpret Patañjali's definition of yoga in The Yoga Sutra is that yoga is our ability to modulate our ways of being, which include all of our physical, mental, emotional activities, habits, and inclinations, so that we can feel at peace, integrated, and present. I simplify this definition with the acronym Y.O.G.A.: You Organically Growing Aware.You. Because this is a personal process of exploration of our whole being and no one can do it for you because no one can have the experience of being you.Organically. Because you are a living organism, and like all living organisms, you are a process that gradually moves from one stage to another. How do you do that? By taking the steps that are within your reach at each point. No need to force or strain.Grow. Because you are a work in progress, you are constantly learning and expanding your perspective.Aware. The most fundamental aspect of our being is that we are aware, we are conscious. Although our bodies, emotions, beliefs, thoughts, and memories are constantly changing, there is something within us that feels timeless, our awareness.Our YOGA practice is a personal process of expanding awareness at the rhythm that feels right for us at the moment. For now, I invite you to reflect on this idea, especially to make sure it makes sense to you. Please share your impressions and opinions about this definition as a starting point for our practice.Today's practice, what am I aware of?Take a moment to notice the effects of this short practice. Next time we will explore a general guideline to guide us in the practice.I'm curious to know: what was this experience like for you?Please share your experience, as well as your discoveries and challenges….Thank you for practicing with me. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit simpleyoga.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the Yoga Therapy Hour in 2025! Host Amy Wheeler kicks off the year by diving deep into Patanjali's Yoga Sutra 1.33, which offers a framework for improving relationships and cultivating inner peace. Amy reflects on how yoga has helped her heal physically, emotionally, and in her relationships, emphasizing the transformative power of clarity, compassion, and discernment. This episode focuses on the practical application of four key principles from the sutra:Maitrī (Friendliness)Karunā (Compassion)Muditā (Appreciation and Gratitude)Upekṣā (Discernment and Non-Judgment) Amy shares personal anecdotes, insights, and strategies for applying these principles in daily life to reduce suffering, strengthen connections, and foster emotional resilience. Key Takeaways:Yoga as Relationship: Yoga is reflected in how we interact with the world. Healthy relationships are a sign of a healthy inner state.Healing Through Yoga: Amy shares her journey of overcoming physical, mental, and emotional challenges through yoga and Ayurveda.Applying Yoga Sutra 1.33: Learn how to navigate relationships by being friendly to the friendly, compassionate to the suffering, appreciative of the good, and discerning with negative influences.Discernment in Action: Understand when to step back from toxic relationships and redirect energy towards meaningful connections.Compassion vs. Empathy: Amy explains the importance of healthy boundaries in offering compassion without experiencing burnout or compassion fatigue. Special Offer: Join Amy every Monday night in 2025 for a year-long series on Patanjali's Yoga Sutras and Emotional Intelligence. Each session includes asana, pranayama, yoga nidra, meditation, and a focused discussion on a sutra. Explore monthly themes and gain tools for personal growth and professional development. Details:

In this episode, we explore Chitta Vritti Nirodhaha, the second sutra of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, and what it means to quiet the fluctuations of the mind. We explore how thoughts aren't who we are but rather the byproduct of unresolved emotions—and how awareness is the doorway to freedom. Through personal stories, reflection, and a guided meditation, we look at the ways we can step outside the constant mental chatter and into something deeper: presence.This isn't about controlling the mind or forcing stillness but about recognizing the space that already exists between thoughts. Whether you're new to yoga philosophy or simply looking for ways to bring more awareness into daily life, this episode offers practical tools to cultivate more clarity, peace, and connection.(00:00) Introduction and topic overview – Welcoming listeners, introducing the focus on Chitta Vritti Nirodhaha, and why this sutra is central to understanding the mind.(00:48) What Chitta Vritti Nirodhaha really means – Breaking down the direct translation, exploring why it's more about observing thoughts rather than controlling them.(03:04) The role of awareness in quieting the mind – How awareness allows us to notice mental fluctuations, the connection between self-talk and presence.(06:33) Why we struggle with being present – How daily distractions and automatic habits keep us from noticing our thoughts, and the importance of mindfulness in modern life.(10:03) A personal story about discovering the Yoga Sutras – Pernilla shares the moment she first read Chitta Vritti Nirodhaha and how it shifted her understanding of the mind.(12:26) The connection between thoughts and unresolved emotions – How unprocessed emotions fuel mental chatter, and why recognizing this can be a game changer.(15:02) A simple awareness exercise – A quick practice for shifting attention from the mind to the body, starting with the feet.(16:37) Guided body scan meditation – Moving through the body from head to toe, bringing awareness into different areas to cultivate presence.(25:37) How thoughts trigger our nervous system – Discussing how a single thought can change our emotional state and what we can do to shift that pattern.(32:03) The balance between ego and awareness – Exploring why we need the ego to function in daily life while also cultivating spaciousness beyond thought.(35:05) Bringing spirituality into daily life – How to integrate awareness practices while navigating relationships, responsibilities, and everyday stressors.(38:48) How to create distance from mental chatter – Learning to see thoughts as passing clouds rather than identifying with them, inspired by teachings from Letting Go by David Hawkins.(41:08) Practical tools for cultivating awareness – Meditation, mindful walking, self-reflection, and breathwork as ways to become more present.(42:14) Becoming the observer of your thoughts – The importance of witnessing thoughts without judgment and recognizing the space between them.(43:34) Closing thoughts and listener questions – Reflecting on the discussion, encouraging listeners to share their experiences, and inviting them to reach out with topic requests.

What are the most important things in spiritual life?In Patañjali's Yoga Sutra, we find: अभ्यासवैराग्याअभ्यां तन्निरोध:abhyāsa-vairāgya-ābhyāṁ tan-nirodhaḥ"Through yearning and renunciation, the mind can be stopped (i.e samādhi can be attained)"And in the Bhagavad Gita 6:35, we find: श्रीभगवानुवाच |असंशयं महाबाहो मनो दुर्निग्रहं चलम् |अभ्यासेन तु कौन्तेय वैराग्येण च गृह्यते || 35||śhrī bhagavān uvācha:asanśhayaṁ mahā-bāho mano durnigrahaṁ chalamabhyāsena tu kaunteya vairāgyeṇa cha gṛihyate The Lord said:"Undoubtedly, O mighty armed one, the mind is difficult to control and restless but by practice (I.e intense yearning) and by detachment, it can be controlled, O son of Kunti."And all throughout the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, we find the Master emphatically stressing this point over and over: through yearning and renunciation, God can be attained! Perhaps this point is the very essence of practice, the very heart of spiritual life? Having discussed what yearning and renunciation really mean, let's now talk about how to cultivate these!As such, at our last online gathering of 2024, we discussed the two most important things in spiritual life: yearning for realization of the Infinite + renunciation for the finite and then rattled off a few different ways to cultivate that including but not limited to: Visiting sacred places like temples and nature which are associated to great spiritual masters (yatra)Spending time with spiritual people or at least with spiritual ideas through books and media (sadhu-sangha)Finding a guru and learning under them (parampara)Consistency in spiritual practicePacing so as not to burn out Ample time in solitude to practice and integrate.A moderate, simple and ethical life. (Yama/niyama or acāra) For more detailed instructions for how to perform Kālī pūjā, watch this playlist: https://www.patreon.com/collection/233799Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Health, Summary and application (part 6) How to apply the integral definition of yoga What stimulates your appetites? How do you satisfy your appetites? How do you feel as a result? Is there a balance between your appetites and your elimination?  What are some effective ways to quiet your mind? Are your movements deliberate or are they mechanical?  How do you regulate the intensity of effort in your activities? What happens if you follow Patanjali's suggestions for calming your mind? How do you interact with yourself? How do my interactions influence my health? https://simple-yoga.org  This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/  Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez/book/50532904  Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755  Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208  Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/    #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence yoga, yoga sutra,yoga philosophy, patanjali, awareness, consciousness, meditation, presence, memory, applied philosophy, yoga practice, pranayama, pratyahara, concentration, presence  

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Health, compassionate interaction (part 5) Can the way I interact with others reflect or influence my health? How do I interact? …With myself? …With the people around me? …With family and friends? …With acquaintances and strangers? …With other sentient beings? …With my surroundings? …With the world at large? Is it possible that offering a disinterested helping hand to others can have beneficial effects on both the recipient and the giver? https://simple-yoga.org  This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/  Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez/book/50532904  Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755  Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208  Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/    #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence yoga, yoga sutra,yoga philosophy, patanjali, awareness, consciousness, meditation, presence, memory, applied philosophy, yoga practice, pranayama, pratyahara, concentration, presence

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Health, calm mind, cheerful attitude (part four) Does having a calm mind and a cheerful attitude contribute to your state of health? What is the state of your mind? Is it possible to modulate the state of your mind?  What is your general attitude? Can you modulate your emotions? How does yoga affect your state of mind and attitude? Is there a relationship between a calm mind and a happy attitude? What is the relationship between calm mind, attitude and your health? https://simple-yoga.org/  This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/  Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755  Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez/book/50532904  Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208  Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/    #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence yoga, yoga sutra,yoga philosophy, patanjali, awareness, consciousness, meditation, presence, memory, applied philosophy, yoga practice, pranayama, pratyahara, concentration, presence

In dieser Episode lade ich dich ein, mit mir tief in ein zentrales Prinzip des Yoga Sutra einzutauchen – Ahimsa, die Kunst der Gewaltlosigkeit.

Weaving the Yoga Sutra:Health, optimal posture and graceful movement (part 3) How are your posture and movements? What are the reasons we have for practicing yoga postures and movements? Is our optimal posture likely to be influenced by our personal history, context, circumstances, needs and activities? According to the Yoga Sutras there are four components to the practice of yoga postures, including a combination of steadiness and comfort, effortlessness, and focus on infinity. What are the qualities of posture that would make certain postures optimal for you at this time in your life? What are the qualities that contribute to your movements being graceful at this time in your life? Can our ways of acting constitute a form of movement?  https://simple-yoga.org This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755 #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence yoga, yoga sutra,yoga philosophy, patanjali, awareness, consciousness, meditation, presence, memory, applied philosophy, yoga practice, pranayama, pratyahara, concentration, presence

In the second half of our exploration into Chapter 4 of the Yoga Sutra, Michael illuminates the distinction between our transient experiences and the underlying pure awareness that observes them. By recognizing this separation consciousness can realign itself toward true freedom. This shift in understanding enables a deeper liberation, as we grasp that our essence is not bound by the ever-changing world but is rooted in a steady, unchanging awareness. Recorded March 09, 2007. The Awake in the World podcast is brought to you by the generosity of our amazing Patreon supporters, making it possible for us to keep Michael's archive of teachings available to the public. To become a patron, visit: patreon.com/michaelstone.

Weaving the Yoga Sutra:  Health, appetites and elimination (part 2) Is it possible to integrate adequate appetites and efficient elimination? What are the appetites that you have at the physical, mental and emotional levels? Are our different types of appetites interrelated? What influences our appetites? Is there a difference between needs and wants? How does our elimination relate to our appetites? Do we eliminate what is no longer useful or do we hold on to it? Which ideas in the Yoga Sutras help us modulate our appetites and elimination? What symptoms indicate to you that your appetites and elimination are in balance? Is it possible that when our appetites and elimination are balanced and integrated, they may not require much attention at all? https://simple-yoga.org  This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/  Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez/book/50532904  Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755  Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208  Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/    #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence yoga, yoga sutra,yoga philosophy, patanjali, awareness, consciousness, meditation, presence, memory, applied philosophy, yoga practice, pranayama, pratyahara, concentration, presence

In this episode, Michael investigates Chapter 4 of the Yoga Sutra, focusing on the concept of Samadhi, a state of meditative consciousness. Discover how Patanjali presents samadhi as both a process and a state that can arise through various avenues. Michael discusses how though integral to yoga, samadhi is not the ultimate goal but rather one of the eight interconnected limbs of the practice. Recorded March 09, 2007. The Awake in the World podcast is brought to you by the generosity of our amazing Patreon supporters, making it possible for us to keep Michael's archive of teachings available to the public. To become a patron, visit: patreon.com/michaelstone.

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: What is health? A definition of health and its relation to Patanjali's eight limbs of Yoga How do you define health? How does your definition of health guide you through your daily activities? A comprehensive definition of health that broadens our awareness of health by including the physical, mental, emotional, and social dimensions of our being. Are all aspects of your being in equilibrium? https://simple-yoga.org/  This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/  Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez/book/50532904  Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755  Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208  Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/    #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence yoga, yoga sutra,yoga philosophy, patanjali, awareness, consciousness, meditation, presence, memory, applied philosophy, yoga practice, pranayama, pratyahara, concentration, presence

In this episode of the Finding Harmony Podcast, Harmony and Russell reconnect with their Sanskrit and chanting teacher, Dr. M.A. Jayashree, who has spent a lifetime immersed in the study and teaching of ancient yogic wisdom. This insightful conversation dives deep into the transformative power of Sanskrit sounds in yoga practice, exploring how these sacred vibrations can influence spiritual growth and inner transformation. Join us as we discuss the significance of mantra, the role of chanting in traditional yogic practices, and how these ancient sounds can be a pathway to deeper spiritual awareness. Our guest shares her personal journey of growing up in India, her experience as a woman studying and teaching Sanskrit, and the profound impact that chanting has had on her life and the lives of her students. Key Topics: The Significance of Saraswati: Our guest explains the meaning behind the Saraswati chant, detailing the symbolism of the goddess of knowledge and her importance in spiritual practice. Growing Up with Yoga and Sanskrit: Learn about our guest's early life in India, where yoga and Sanskrit were integral parts of her upbringing, and how this cultural foundation influenced her spiritual journey. The Power of Chanting: Discover the vibrational power of Sanskrit mantras and how they can transform the mind, body, and spirit. Our guest delves into the science behind these sounds and their role in yogic practices. Education and Tradition: A discussion on the importance of education in traditional Indian families, particularly the role of women in preserving and passing on spiritual knowledge. Balancing Family and Education: Our guest shares her personal challenges and triumphs as she pursued higher education in Sanskrit while managing the responsibilities of family life. The Essence of True Education: Explore the difference between knowledge (Jnana) and wisdom (Vidya), and how true education goes beyond mere information to cultivate a cultured and compassionate mind. Spiritual Practice Through Chanting: Understand how chanting serves as a spiritual practice, akin to pranayama, and how it can lead to a meditative state by focusing the mind and controlling the breath. Jayashree Anandampillai    Dr. M.A. Jayashree is a retired Professor of Sanskrit, currently the director of Anantha Research foundation, Mysore, an institution engaged in foundational research work in the field of ancient sciences of India and also in the field of Sanskrit and Indian culture. She holds a doctorate degree in Sanskrit from Bangalore University on the topic, “Concept of Mind in Indian philosophy” completed under the guidance of Prof K. T. Pandurangi. She has many books, monographs and papers to her credit in the fields of Sanskrit, Ancient Sciences, Indian history, Culture, Music and so on. She holds a vidvat (master) degree in Carnatic classical music and is a Performing Musician. She is an accomplished artist in Mysore school of painting. She is the Vidwatpramukh for ItihasaSankalanaSamiti, Karnataka chapter.   She has a large following of overseas students to learn Yoga Sutras of Maharshi Patanjali and Srimad Bhagavadgita. She has conducted many workshops on chanting of Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita, given lectures on Yoga Philosophy and taught Sanskrit in an easy way in many parts of the world like Hong Kong, Thailand, America & Europe. She has also given several sessions in the “Evolution – Asia Yoga Conference ” in Hong Kong for 3 consecutive years. She has produced many CDs and books as learning aids in the traditional method of oral chanting in the name ‘Srutiparampara' Dr. M.A. JAYASHREE is from from Mysore, Karnataka, in Southern India. She was born and brought up in a traditional Indian brahman family environment. After starting her studies in the scientific field, she became more and more involved in the understanding of Indian philosophy and scriptures. This led her to achieve a deep knowledge of both Yoga and Sanskrit, which she speaks fluently. Dr. M.A. JAYASHREE took her PhD in Sanskrit, of which she has become a popular teacher by working in several educational institutions of Mysore (College and University) alongside her private tuition to Yoga students. She has also studied the traditional Indian music system, and her wonderful voice has allowed her to become a recognized singer. She has featured several CDs on Veda, Yoga Sutra, Sloka and Sanscrit poems. Dr. M.A. Jayashree, along with her brother Prof. M.A. Narasimhan are the founders of the Anantha Research Foundation, Sanskrit & Yoga Research Foundation, Mysore, whose purpose is to bring the wisdom of traditional Indian teachings to contemporary students all over the world.   Links to chanting: https://open.spotify.com/track/28Pax7cpc8H1vUMrabDLHJ https://open.spotify.com/album/54d1Oqhs1v2SyCmWXinXPi?uid=ab9a130b86bada14a636&uri=spotify%3Atrack%3A28Pax7cpc8H1vUMrabDLHJ   Connect with Us (We love to hear from you!) Harmony Slater's Website: http://harmonyslater.com Finding Harmony Community  https://harmonyslater.com/harmony-slater-coaching ⁠Find Harmony on Instagram⁠ Follow the Finding Harmony Podcast on IG ⁠Two Minute Breathwork Session⁠ Yoga Gives Back Fundraiser

If you are a regular listener to the podcast, you'll know that I'm in the middle of a hiatus for the summer as I take time to focus on my writing project. During this time, we are airing some of our most impactful episodes that deserve a second act. Today's episode aired almost a year ago and features the sister duo from Samadhi Collective. They merge their varied interests and talents to create beautiful and inspiring Instagram content, always sharing their love for all things India. Join us!Samadhi Collective is an online space and community created by sisters Kamala and Jahnavi. The collective is dedicated to spirituality and self-growth through Sanskrit, Yoga Sutra recitation, mantra, philosophy, art, and music. Their sessions and courses are rooted in authentic ancient philosophies and spiritual practices, which they share with clarity, simplicity, and depth. The sisters spent a large part of their childhood and teenage years in the Himalayan foothills of Rishikesh and have lived for more than ten years in India. Being influenced by Indian philosophy and culture since birth, they have cultivated practices such as meditation, Yogasana, Ayurvedic lifestyle, and Hindustani classical music. Kamala and Jahnavi are currently based between India and Nepal, where they have lived for the past two years. In this episode, we discuss creating a business around your passions, the power of chanting, finding balance with social media, and more!**Please see Resources below for sign-up links for the Cosmic Business Lab and the Cosmic Business Mastermind. Show HighlightsThe sisters' deep connection to India and Indian cultureThe beginnings of Samadhi Collective as an online business during the COVID-19 pandemic and a beautiful merging of their interests and talentsMantra practice is the backbone of their business and an extension of their lifestyle.The beauty and meaning of the Sanskrit language in mantras, chanting, and musicChanting the Yoga Sutras completely embodies what Samadhi Collective is all about. (Hear an example!)Business CAN be a spiritual practice.Encouraging children in the Indian traditionsThe sisters' perspective on using social media without harming their practice, purpose, and presenceIndian culture illustrates the weaving together of all the different elements of life.The sisters' take on living in their purpose and their dharmaYour spiritual practice can include all parts of your life, as long as you are devoted and dedicated.Hear Kamala and Jahnavi's answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, morning routines, and what they are reading/recommending.Resources:Connect with Samadhi Collective: Website and Instagram*Recommended books: Sad Vani: A Collection of the Teaching of Sri Anandamayi Ma by Atmananda, Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, and The Unadorned Thread of Yoga by Salvatore ZambitoConnect with PaulaJoin the Cosmic Business Lab, my year-long container to help you build a business...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode we delve into the profound teachings of Patanjali's Yogasutra, focusing on the concept of Yoga of the Mind. Yoga has been defined in various ways by different people, but for me, it's a path of self-discovery.Patanjali's Yogasutra offers incredible guidance on this journey. According to the wisdom of yoga, self-awareness is the first crucial step. Various yoga practices, such as Asana and Pranayama, can significantly enhance our overall well-being. These practices help us become aware of where we hold tension, how we breathe, and how we react in different situations.This self-awareness allows us to identify what serves us and what doesn't, guiding us on what we need to let go of. As a result, the mind becomes calm and clear, and the body becomes flexible and strong. Through this process, we can discover happiness, joy, and a deeper sense of meaning in our lives.Join me as we explore the transformative power of the Yogasutra and uncover the secrets to achieving mental clarity and inner peace.Like what you are listening? Support our podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1691509/supportVisit our website: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/Info about our amazing courses:Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant Certification: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/ayurveda-lifestyle-consultant-certification/ Link for “Ayurveda for Yoga”  30 hours certification for yoga teachers: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/ayurveda-for-yoga/Link for "Sankalpa, Embody Heartfelt Intention" https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/sankalpa-embody-your-heartfelt-intention/ Link for "The Wellness Tribe", a vibrant wellness mastermind community, join us https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/enhance-your-wellbeing/ Book free 15-minute "Wellness Clarity" sessions to find out how we can help your wellness journey "https://app.10to8.com/book/rhxlvkwypahspuqdln/  For On-demand Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra Teacher Training click here: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/restorative-yoga-and-yoganidra-teacher-training/For Yoga and Ayurveda Sadhana click here:  https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/yoga-ayurveda-sadhana-8-weeks/   “21 Days of Goddess Sadhana”: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/21-days-goddess-sadhana/ For “Secrets of Sanskrit Mantra” click here: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/secrets-of-sanskrit-mantra-online-course-level-2-can-be-done-standalone/Support the Show.Become a Patreon & receive 4 gentle asana sessions, 2 Meditation sessions, Ayurveda tips/recipes, a Daily Meditation Integration planner & more bonus stuff, Monthly new content https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/monthly-membership/

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Could this be your best moment? Would you trade places with an earlier you? Is your level of awareness greater than it was before? It may be useful to recognize that right now you are the oldest you have ever been, with more experience and wisdom than you ever had before. At the same time, right now you are the youngest you will ever be. Could this be your best moment? https://simple-yoga.org  This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/  Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755  Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez/book/50532904  Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208  Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/    #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence yoga, yoga sutra,yoga philosophy, patanjali, awareness, consciousness, meditation, presence, memory, applied philosophy, yoga practice, pranayama, pratyahara, concentration, presence

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Choosing to be happy What is my perspective on the world? And how does it influence my ways of perceiving and being in the world? When I follow my natural tendency to move toward feeling better and away from feeling pain, does my awareness increase? Am I trying to manipulate the world to fit my expectations? Is this making me happy or unhappy? Wanting the world to please our changing desires, opinions and beliefs guarantees that we will never be happy. https://simple-yoga.org  This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/  #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence yoga, yoga sutra,yoga philosophy, patanjali, awareness, consciousness, meditation, presence, memory, applied philosophy, yoga practice, pranayama, pratyahara, concentration, presence

In this deep dive into yoga's origins and history, guest-host Stephanie Serrano interviews scholar Dr. Christopher Jain Miller about the yoga sutras and their role as the guiding texts for modern yoga. They discuss the connections between the yoga sutras and Samkhya philosophy, the relationship between the yoga sutras and the Bhagavad Gita, and the origins of the yoga sutras and Patanjali himself.Their discussion also covers how these texts were reinterpreted, and even misinterpreted, during the American counterculture. The conversation delves into how British colonialism changed our perception of the yoga tests. The conversation concludes by examining the changes in the practice of the Yoga Sutra today and how the text can inspire practitioners to bring yoga philosophy into their everyday lives and create a better world.Key Takeaways for this Episode00:00 the yoga sutras as guiding texts 07:16 the connection between the yoga sutras and Samkhya philosophy 13:49 unraveling the origins of the yoga sutras and Patanjali 21:37 the importance of selfless action in the Bhagavad Gita 24:08 the influence of the American counterculture on modern yoga 28:14 the role of British colonialism in the history of yoga 38:18 overemphasis on asana in modern yoga 44:12 embodying yoga philosophy in everyday lifeLinks:arihantainstitute.orgDr. Miller on Instagram: @theyogaprofessorGLO classes:Our Beyond The Pose series are classes themed after the first two of eight limbs, outlined in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. There are five Yamas that make up the first limb: Ahimsa: Beyond The Pose: Vinyasa For AhimsaSatya: Beyond The Pose: Hatha For SatyaAsteya: Beyond The Pose: Flow For AsteyaBrahmacharya: Beyond The Pose: Hatha For BrahmacharyaAparigraha: Beyond The Pose: Flow For Aparigraha There are five Niyamas that make up the second limb:Saucha: Beyond The Pose: Kundalini For SauchaSantosha: Beyond The Pose: Flow For SantoshaTapas: Beyond The Pose: Conditioning For TapasSvadhyaya: Beyond The Pose: Meditation For SvadhyayaIsvara Pranidhana: Beyond The Pose: Flow For Isvara Pranidhana

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: A mantra for presence Our words influence our thoughts and perspective. What words do you use frequently? Are those words useful to be present or are they potential distractors?  What happens when we replace our tendencies to predict and worry with the mantra Let's see? https://simple-yoga.org This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/  #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence yoga, yoga sutra,yoga philosophy, patanjali, awareness, consciousness, meditation, presence, memory, applied philosophy, yoga practice, pranayama, pratyahara, concentration, presence

Providing a decolonial, action-focused account of Yoga philosophy, Yoga - Anticolonial Philosophy: An Action-Focused Guide to Practice (Singing Dragon, 2024) from Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, pioneering scholar in the field of Indian moral philosophy, focuses on the South Asian tradition to explore what Yoga was like prior to colonization. It challenges teachers and trainees to reflect on the impact of Western colonialism on Yoga as well as understand Yoga as the original decolonial practice in a way that is accessible. Each chapter takes the reader through a journey of sources and traditions, beginning with an investigation into the colonial -Platonic and Aristotelian- approaches to pedagogy in colonized yoga spaces, through contrary, ancient philosophies of South Asia, such as Jainism, Buddhism, Sankhya, and various forms of Vedanta, to sources of Yoga, including the Upanisads, Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. With discussions of the precolonial philosophy of Yoga, its relationship to social justice, and modern postural yoga's relationship with colonial trauma, this is a comprehensive guide for any yoga teacher or trainee to activate and synergize their practice. Supplementary online resources bring the text to life, making this the perfect text for yoga teacher trainings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Providing a decolonial, action-focused account of Yoga philosophy, Yoga - Anticolonial Philosophy: An Action-Focused Guide to Practice (Singing Dragon, 2024) from Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, pioneering scholar in the field of Indian moral philosophy, focuses on the South Asian tradition to explore what Yoga was like prior to colonization. It challenges teachers and trainees to reflect on the impact of Western colonialism on Yoga as well as understand Yoga as the original decolonial practice in a way that is accessible. Each chapter takes the reader through a journey of sources and traditions, beginning with an investigation into the colonial -Platonic and Aristotelian- approaches to pedagogy in colonized yoga spaces, through contrary, ancient philosophies of South Asia, such as Jainism, Buddhism, Sankhya, and various forms of Vedanta, to sources of Yoga, including the Upanisads, Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. With discussions of the precolonial philosophy of Yoga, its relationship to social justice, and modern postural yoga's relationship with colonial trauma, this is a comprehensive guide for any yoga teacher or trainee to activate and synergize their practice. Supplementary online resources bring the text to life, making this the perfect text for yoga teacher trainings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Providing a decolonial, action-focused account of Yoga philosophy, Yoga - Anticolonial Philosophy: An Action-Focused Guide to Practice (Singing Dragon, 2024) from Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, pioneering scholar in the field of Indian moral philosophy, focuses on the South Asian tradition to explore what Yoga was like prior to colonization. It challenges teachers and trainees to reflect on the impact of Western colonialism on Yoga as well as understand Yoga as the original decolonial practice in a way that is accessible. Each chapter takes the reader through a journey of sources and traditions, beginning with an investigation into the colonial -Platonic and Aristotelian- approaches to pedagogy in colonized yoga spaces, through contrary, ancient philosophies of South Asia, such as Jainism, Buddhism, Sankhya, and various forms of Vedanta, to sources of Yoga, including the Upanisads, Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. With discussions of the precolonial philosophy of Yoga, its relationship to social justice, and modern postural yoga's relationship with colonial trauma, this is a comprehensive guide for any yoga teacher or trainee to activate and synergize their practice. Supplementary online resources bring the text to life, making this the perfect text for yoga teacher trainings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Providing a decolonial, action-focused account of Yoga philosophy, Yoga - Anticolonial Philosophy: An Action-Focused Guide to Practice (Singing Dragon, 2024) from Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, pioneering scholar in the field of Indian moral philosophy, focuses on the South Asian tradition to explore what Yoga was like prior to colonization. It challenges teachers and trainees to reflect on the impact of Western colonialism on Yoga as well as understand Yoga as the original decolonial practice in a way that is accessible. Each chapter takes the reader through a journey of sources and traditions, beginning with an investigation into the colonial -Platonic and Aristotelian- approaches to pedagogy in colonized yoga spaces, through contrary, ancient philosophies of South Asia, such as Jainism, Buddhism, Sankhya, and various forms of Vedanta, to sources of Yoga, including the Upanisads, Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. With discussions of the precolonial philosophy of Yoga, its relationship to social justice, and modern postural yoga's relationship with colonial trauma, this is a comprehensive guide for any yoga teacher or trainee to activate and synergize their practice. Supplementary online resources bring the text to life, making this the perfect text for yoga teacher trainings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

Providing a decolonial, action-focused account of Yoga philosophy, Yoga - Anticolonial Philosophy: An Action-Focused Guide to Practice (Singing Dragon, 2024) from Dr. Shyam Ranganathan, pioneering scholar in the field of Indian moral philosophy, focuses on the South Asian tradition to explore what Yoga was like prior to colonization. It challenges teachers and trainees to reflect on the impact of Western colonialism on Yoga as well as understand Yoga as the original decolonial practice in a way that is accessible. Each chapter takes the reader through a journey of sources and traditions, beginning with an investigation into the colonial -Platonic and Aristotelian- approaches to pedagogy in colonized yoga spaces, through contrary, ancient philosophies of South Asia, such as Jainism, Buddhism, Sankhya, and various forms of Vedanta, to sources of Yoga, including the Upanisads, Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and Hatha Yoga Pradipika. With discussions of the precolonial philosophy of Yoga, its relationship to social justice, and modern postural yoga's relationship with colonial trauma, this is a comprehensive guide for any yoga teacher or trainee to activate and synergize their practice. Supplementary online resources bring the text to life, making this the perfect text for yoga teacher trainings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions

Dharana is the sixth of the Eight Limbs of Yoga as described by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. It refers to the concentration of the mind where it becomes one-pointed, a fixed attention on an object. It is a holding or binding your attention to the object with the intention of reducing the rajasic movement that feeds, agitating the senses and mind or the tamasic boredom and apathetic state that gets the senses and mind stuck. We are looking for the middle sattvic path that cultivates mental stability and freedom from distraction. When he mind is distracted if feeds the Kleshas Avidya – Ignorance, Asmita – Egotism, Raga – Attachment, Dvesa – Aversion, Abinivesha -Fear. We use pratyahara and dharana in our asana and pranayama practice to weaken the power that the Kleshas have on us. Dharana is the doorway to meditation as it requires you to rest your attention on something for some time. This requires diligence and persistency like training a puppy. It requires effort, to be switched on, not off to train a mind puppy! The puppy likes to chase its tail, chew on a bone obsessively, take naps, hide, etc. We need to train the puppy, so it can be of serve and a good companion to us. So remembering that in practice Yoga Sutra 1.33 states we need to culitivate loving awareness, friendliness, joy and compassion. This keeps a trusting loving relationship with the mind puppy to practice being present. To be present, you just need two things Intention and Attention. An Intention to be present, with the effort and vigilance to turn your attention back to the presence. As the mind puppy will wandering if bore or entertaining judgements, stories, bias and act out. The Yogi needs to be receptive, sensitive and loving kind to reach the goal of practice, Nirodha, stillness to then awaken to the state of Yoga. So we practice Yoga!To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Asana is the third limb to the eight limb path of Yoga according to the Yoga Sutras. Asana is associated with ascetic austerities that are practiced to result in the state of mind being stilled and awakened. In Yoga Sutra 2.46 it states, to practice Asana you just need two things, Sthira – Steadiness and Sukham – Comfort. Patanjali's purpose of asana was to be steady and comfortable in the posture to meditate. Any posture. The next suggestion was from Yoga Sutra 2.47 which states how to master Asana. Be in a posture where there is structural integrity and a sense of ease. Then create effort by meditating on something specific, becoming more effortless. Pointing the practitioner to train the mind to rest it's awareness on something, leading it to stillness. Stillness is the goal of the activity of practicing Yoga-Asana, stated in Yoga Sutra 1.2 Citta Vritti Nirodha, stilling the fluctuations of the mind to then enter the state of Yoga. Hatha Yogis figured out that if you created activity on the levels of the body, energy and mind, it increases one's access to stillness, quietude and being motionless. So create effort to become effortless!To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Sensitivity and feedback Are you noticing changes in your sensitivity? Do you play internal games to override the common sense feedback you receive? Which do you trust more, the feedback sensitivity loop or your inner tendencies? What happens when you follow your sensitivity? What happens when you follow your tendencies? Do you recognize any of these tendencies in yourself? What are the tendencies you recognize in the society in which you live? https://simple-yoga.org  This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/  Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez/book/50532904  Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755  Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208  Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/    #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence yoga, yoga sutra,yoga philosophy, patanjali, awareness, consciousness, meditation, presence, memory, applied philosophy, yoga practice, pranayama, pratyahara, concentration, presence

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Distractions The most important skill to cultivate Distractions will happen, sooner or later, either a few times or countless times. Even when we get distracted , noticing that we got distracted indicates that we are present and that we are aware that our attention moved away from our intended focal point. What is important is to keep returning to our focus, to this moment. And, returning without struggle, effort, or self-judgment and with a gentle smile. https://simple-yoga.org  This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/  Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez/book/50532904  Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755  Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208  Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/    #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence yoga, yoga sutra,yoga philosophy, patanjali, awareness, consciousness, meditation, presence, memory, applied philosophy, yoga practice, pranayama, pratyahara, concentration, presence

Welcome to the Pod everyone!Episode 65 is all about the groundbreaking yoga tv show I made in 2012 called Yoga Sutra Now.  This story reflects my intentions in sharing the practice, the adventurous path of following the cosmic flow, and the good fortune that comes from total alignment with one's purpose.To support The Art of Aging Mindfully  Podcast go to patreon:The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast PatreonThe Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast is sponsored by Viome, Acorn Biolabs and Whoop, your personal digital fitness tracker.To Harvest Your Own Stem Cells, for Future Use, with Acorn Biolabs:https://www.acorn.me/affiliate/the-art-of-aging-mindfullyTo test your full body and gut intelligence with Viome:http://viomehq.sjv.io/eKnAO1Use The $110 discount code: ARTOFAGINGOrder your whoop strap with Jai's Unique Link:https://join.whoop.com/376818To train with Jai, and learn about his yoga classes and massage therapy treatments:https://theartofagingmindfully.com/

Bhagvatam's prescription - focus the mind on Krishna, see Krishna in everyone / Yoga Sutra's prescription - focus the mind in general, relate to others with sattvic clarity / the disinterest of the referee / comparison is the thief of joy - the dangers of social media / friendship toward those who are happy, compassion toward those in distress, joy toward those who are virtuous, equanimity toward those who are non-virtuous / the evolution from equanimity to empathy / the dissolution of one's lower nature SB 7.7.30-33

Bhagvatam's prescription - focus the mind on Krishna, see Krishna in everyone / Yoga Sutra's prescription - focus the mind in general, relate to others with sattvic clarity / the disinterest of the referee / comparison is the thief of joy - the dangers of social media / friendship toward those who are happy, compassion toward those in distress, joy toward those who are virtuous, equanimity toward those who are non-virtuous / the evolution from equanimity to empathy / the dissolution of one's lower nature SB 7.7.30-33

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Range of Awareness - Open awareness Open Awareness is the experience of being open to whatever each moment brings Would it be useful to grow in our ability to modulate our awareness so that we can choose to focus on an idea or object or just be in open awareness?  What happens if you try this exercise several times? What do you notice? https://simple-yoga.org  This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/  Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez/book/50532904  Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755  Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208  Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/    #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence yoga, yoga sutra,yoga philosophy, patanjali, awareness, consciousness, meditation, presence, memory, applied philosophy, yoga practice, pranayama, pratyahara, concentration, presence

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Range of awareness - Concentration What does it feel like when our mind focuses on just one thing? Exploring the range of awareness by focusing our mind on a single object of concentration. When we try to concentrate on a single thing, most of us find that our minds are easily distracted. This exercise strengthens our ability to concentrate. This ability only becomes stronger if we keep returning to our chosen focus. What would happen if you tried this practice for a few days? What would you notice? Would it become easier to focus?  https://simple-yoga.org  This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/  Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez/book/50532904  Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755  Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208  Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/    #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence yoga, yoga sutra,yoga philosophy, patanjali, awareness, consciousness, meditation, presence, memory, applied philosophy, yoga practice, pranayama, pratyahara, concentration, presence

Weaving the Yoga Sutra: Rango foawareness and experiences What happens when you explore your Range of Awareness? Most of us find that developing our sensitivity to natural processes enriches our experiences. in yoga, we try to expand our awareness so that we can participate in our lives consciously and intentionally. We experience the world through our senses, and our mind makes sense of the sensory information it receives by using its archive of knowledge, misconceptions, imagination, memories, and dreams. Applying the idea of Range of Awareness to our yoga practice enriches every aspect of our yoga practice while teaching us that awareness is the foundation of our existence.  https://simple-yoga.org  This content is inspired by the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali according to the  book Unravel the Thread by Ruben Vasquez available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/  Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez/book/50532904  Barnes and Noble  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/113992875 Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208  Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/    #yoga #simpleyoga #yogasimple #unravelthethread #yogasutra #patanjali #patanjaliyogasutra #presence

This week Adrienne and Mia talk to Meg Sween about how yoga started as a personal practice, opportunity appeared when least expected, and how yoga was at her aid through grief. Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://instagram.com/yogachanged?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comThe theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram. Wanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.com