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The Ashtanga Dispatch Yoga Podcast explores the 8-limbed path of yoga through conversations and interviews with individuals who inspire and support our practice - on and off a yoga mat. Whether you are new to the practice or someone who's been practicing by years, we hope you enjoy these thoughtful and often impassioned dialogues around topics that include the teacher/student relationship, juggling practice and family life, injury and pain, aging, and lots more. This podcast is a mother/daug ...
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Adam Keen hosts the Keen On Yoga Podcast where he engages in a deep level of discussion with Ashtanga yoga teachers as well as others involved in inquiry, wellness, diet, or simply people he finds interesting. The podcast is nonformulaic; there is no pre-list of questions, and the guests are encouraged into an open-ended chat in order to really get a feel for them and their approach to their subject. The emphasis is always on depth, with actual topics of discussion prioritised over the life- ...
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It’s challenging to learn about yoga when there is so much information conveyed in a language that often seems foreign. Join veteran yoga teacher and massage therapist, Todd McLaughlin, as he engages weekly with professionals in the field of yoga and bodywork through knowledgable and relatable conversation. If you want to deepen your understanding of yoga and bodywork practices, don’t miss an episode!
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Seventh Series | ashtanga yoga and family life

Gaynor Stanicic | ashtanga yoga teacher

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Balancing an ashtanga yoga practice with family life can be challenging. We learn as we discover relationships, fertility, pregnancy, fourth trimester, embarking on parenthood and providing a nurturing environment for our family. Seventh Series brings these stories to you, through other’s journeys, to provide insight into how others approach their daily lives.
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Ashtanga Yoga 8-limbs

Christina O'Brien E-RYT

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This platform of audio yoga and meditation was built in honor of the students that support Christina O'Brien & Yoga of Dickson in Dickson, Tennessee. These podcasts are listed for beginners and beyond. If you can not get to the studio, there's no reason not to download a free podcast and try. Even if you do not get through the whole session, go to final relaxation anytime and be thankful you tried yoga by yourself. Please give feedback and share this site with your friends. If you would like ...
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Yoga Fire

Jeffrey Kroll

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A philosophical exploration of ashtanga yoga. Deep dives into the 8 limbs and how to best approach them, tips and tricks for developing a practice, and occasional interviews with teachers, writers, and thinkers.
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I am a Food Scientist, Nutritionist 🥗, and a Certified strength🏋🏻 and Ashtanga Yoga🧘🏻‍♀️ trainer. My goal is to make देसी 'in' 🇮🇳 again. You might know me from #PUMAtrac 👟 app I am one of the 14 #teamfaster trainers in the world. I co-own NidSun Wellness Clinics 🌏 and my #DesiMuscles Online transformation plan
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Finding Drishti Yoga Podcast is created by Terri Koen, a yoga teacher based in Austin, TX. In this podcast, you'll hear recordings from workshop sessions and live classes. Terri explores concepts within yoga philosophy and translates them into real-world situations and into the physical postures. She teaches a slow flowing style of vinyasa, pulling from her background in Ashtanga and a love for restorative. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingdrishti-podcast/ ...
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Whether it is the greatest inventions which manifested from an idea into a tangible thing or it is the birth of a physical entity from the state of consciousness, the process is almost same. We human beings are constantly manifesting consciously or unconsciously all the pains or pleasures that we are experiencing now. Only if our access to higher consciousness remains free from the blocks of our negative beliefs, we can manifest our deepest desires. Ashtanga Yoga and Reiki provide us the mos ...
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Join Kino MacGregor, one of the world’s master yoga teachers, as she shares her yoga life hacks to translate the wisdom of yoga into a happier, more peaceful, more loving life. Listen to authentic, raw conversations and talks from Kino on her own and with real students about what yoga is really all about. Ignite or rekindle your inner spark to get on your mat and keep practicing.
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Waldron Yoga Podcast is a publication of Yoga classes taught by Tucker Waldron. Tucker aims to cultivate an atmosphere of empowerment around your practice, helping you to keep in mind, "There's no right or wrong way to practice Yoga!" These are live recorded classes so the audio and the instructions are not always perfect, and you don't need to be either! There is a wide variety of classes on this podcast from very gentle (yin and restorative) to vigorous (ashtanga and power vinyasa). Find w ...
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DharmaPodcast.net - A NYC-based resource for your own unique spiritual journey. DharmaPodcast.net was created by New York City yogis and spiritual seekers to help others make sense of their own unique spiritual path. Join us as we conduct interviews with contemporary masters and explore the worlds of Yoga, Buddhism, Hinduism, Shamanism, Chinese Medicine, Martial Arts, Ayurveda, Siddha Vaidya, East-meets-West Consciousness, Human Evolution, Creativity, Spirituality in NYC and the Modern World ...
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What is a spiritual practice? How does it work? How will it improve my life? How will deepening my self-care transform me? What strategies can I use to improve my life, increase my health, and create wellness? How can craft a life that I love? The Finding Harmony Podcast gets to the root of all these questions. Each episode is full of inspiration, humour, honest observations, and actionable steps that you can integrate to enhance your experience of self-love, develop a connection to Spirit, ...
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Escaping Samsara

Nathan Thompson & Evgeny Dziatko

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Escaping Saṃsāra - Yoga and Meditation Podcast about practices that liberate us. Interviews with spiritual teachers from the yoga world and beyond. We are a group of friends dedicated to exploring the deep teachings of yoga and other spiritual traditions to see what unites them in their search for Truth and how each practitioner has danced with the Mystery. We want to learn from today’s elders about their paths and experiences. What has worked, what hasn’t and what is downright weird. From C ...
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Spiritually hip, fun, inspirational, unpredictable and All the Way LIVE! That?s a yoga class with Louisiana born, DC-based yoga teacher Faith Hunter. Her vinyasa/flow yoga classes range from beginner to advanced with each providing just enough yoga sweetness for all. Teaching includes: pranayama (breathing), asana (postures), meditation and spiritually hip philosophy which enables you to connect to your true Divine Self. The LIVE yoga experience gives you a juicy taste of Faith and the stude ...
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Can the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali be applied today? Sutra means thread. Yoga Sutra is the thread of yoga. Most interpretations of the Yoga Sutra are complex and hard to understand. After investing more than 12 years studying, chanting and teaching the Yoga Sutras, Ruben Vasquez guides you on a journey exploring the wisdom of the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. This ancient wisdom is relevant and applicable for yoga students and teachers today. Besides clear explanations and examples, each episode off ...
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Zephyr Wildman offers words of inspiration to guide you through your Yoga Practice, Meditation or even your daily commute. In her own words, Zephyr blends Yogic philosophy, psychology and personal insight into the victories and struggles of daily life. Her informative introductions to the practice of Yoga provides you with more meaning, intention and focus. Stories and observations from time-to-time are a welcome bit of uplifting and encouraging motivation to continue to follow a path of bal ...
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David Garrigues is an internationally recognized yoga teacher and creator of the Asana Kitchen, an acclaimed yoga instruction channel on YouTube. The goal of the Asana Kitchen podcast is to teach yoga philosophy and hatha yoga techniques that can be applied directly to the daily practice.
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In these dialogues I explore with my guests what an authentic Yoga and spirituality looks like and feels like in our 21st century culture. I hope to make you think deeply about who you are and how to live. Wishing you a rich and fruitful journey!
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youvanatheageless/subscribe ‘Youvana The Ageless’ is an experiential ancient lifestyle online studio with focus on ageless living. This space has emerged from our innate desire to impart knowledge and experience on ageless living at body, mind and consciousness level. Youvana ecosystem is all about knowledge-sharing and living a traditional lifestyle driven from medley of worldly timeless wisdom of Yoga, Ayurveda, Traditional ...
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Inspired by many currents developing in the world of spiritual awakening and cultural transformation, I began the podcast as a way to contribute to this evolving dialogue. This podcast is an expression of my own passion for the exploration and realisation of Yoga. It is a way to honor the timeless wisdom that has given me so much in my life and expand our understanding of how to embody these truths in our everyday lives. In these dialogues I want to unearth what a real, transformative Yoga l ...
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Swami Tattwamayananda’s exposition of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras was given at the Vedanta Society of Northern California, San Francisco (founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1900) from October 10, 2014 to December 21, 2018 in a series of 111 lectures. These lectures include a mixture of philosophy both Eastern and Western, history, psychology, comparative theology, mysticism, classical parables, and simple everyday examples. Patanjali was a great Indian sage who wrote major treatises on Ayurveda, Sa ...
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The purpose of both Ashtanga and Kriya Yoga is to manage the unmanageability of being human, the obstructions, afflictions and the struggle of desire and karmic action we all go through. Either practice subdues the body and mind to attain the state beyond it, which is said to be serene, peaceful, joyous and always free! Ashtanga is the earliest att…
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The truth is, we each have a library’s worth of past experiences and conditioning that can cloud our vision, trapping us in looping thoughts. And while that sounds uncomfortable, this is the instinctive reality of the human mind. Every day we face the urge to judge. Meanwhile, discernment (or Viveka) offers a different path. One of turning inward, …
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This is the start of a three-episode exploration into one of yoga’s least understood, but possibly most important topics: Brahmacharya or as we might term it, semen retention. Through loss of semen (bindu), [his] lifespan is diminished and he becomes weak. .... Through constant retention of semen, a fine odour arises in the body of the yogin, (-) s…
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Harmony and Russell sit down with the inspiring Tamika Caston-Miller, a yoga futurist and the founder of Ashe Yoga Collective and Ranch Houston. Tamika shares her journey of discovering yoga, the challenges of navigating traditional yoga spaces as a Black woman in a larger body, and her mission to create inclusive and authentic yoga practices. Key …
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It's a special solo episode with cohost Cleo Wade. She catches up on some of your questions: what she's looking forward to this summer, how to ask a friend for space, tips on becoming more confident, advice on navigating pregnancy anxiety and stepparenting, the books that changed her life, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy…
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The conversation explores the concept of movement in yoga and its relationship to daily life. Peter argues that yoga should focus on improving overall movement patterns and functionality rather than specific asanas. He emphasizes the importance of sensory feedback and learning through repetition, like how children learn to move. Peter also introduc…
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Send us a Text Message. Michael Johnson is a prominent yoga and philosophy instructor based in Asheville, North Carolina. He is the founder of Clear Light Yoga and a respected teacher at both the Asheville Yoga Center and the Ayurvedic Institute. With over 20 years of experience, Michael specializes in yoga philosophy, Sanskrit, and meditation. Thr…
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This practice invites you to abide in the heart. Using Kapalabhati & Antara Kumbhaka Pranayama that clears and purifies the energy channels to prepare for Surya and Chandra Bhedana, Sun and Moon piercing. Isolating our attention on the right and left nostril channels (Pingala & Ida Nadis) to connect to their unique qualities, then draw them togethe…
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In this episode, Harmony sits down with Liv Johansen, a manifestation coach, entrepreneur, and mindset expert. Together, they explore the world of manifestation, uncovering the steps and mindset shifts necessary to create the life and business you love. Liv shares her personal journey from overcoming adversity to becoming a successful entrepreneur,…
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Gwyneth is joined by a sought-after dating coach to talk about building a dating strategy based on core values and intentions, why first dates should be less than hour, ways for reframing rejection, what ghosting says about you, and how to know when you've found the right person. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht…
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Samadhi is the eighth and final step on the path of practicing Yoga, as defined by Patanjali’sYoga Sutras. It is the ultimate stage in the voyage of attaining the state of Yoga. In sanskrit, sam meaning “together” or “completely,” or “toward” and dhe, meaning “put.” Direct translations vary, ranging in absorption, total integration, bliss, liberati…
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Gary Kraftsow shares his background and experiences studying with Krishnamacharya and Desikachar. He discusses the teachings he received and the impact they had on his life. He also talks about the relationship between Krishnamacharya and Desikachar and their teaching methods. Kraftsow explains the concepts of Viniyoga and Vinyasa and how they are …
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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 …
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Send us a Text Message. Todd McLaughlin talks with Gota Cebrero about his transition from Argentina to becoming a yoga teacher and Zen practitioner in Asheville. Gota discusses combining his global experiences in his teachings, the concept of tapas, and finding equilibrium between upholding traditions and ensuring accessibility. He also touches on …
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In this mediation practice we will be seated in Virasana, so please use a brick or prop to sit with Sthira/Stablitiy and Sukham/Comfort. We will be preforming Bhramari Pranayama, Kapalabhati Kriya, Bahya Kumbhaka, Maha Mudra and Bandha which will evolve into point to point breathing with HUM SA Kriya. The preamble will give you more meaning and pur…
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Introduction: In this episode of the Finding Harmony Podcast, Harmony Slater and Russell Case engage in a profound conversation with Daniel Simpson, a renowned author and yoga scholar. Daniel, known for his book "The Truth of Yoga," brings decades of scholarly study and practical experience to the table. Together, they delve into the rich history a…
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The former executive editor of Teen Vogue and author of The Myth of Making It joins Cleo Wade to talk about the rise and fall of girlboss culture, quiet quitting, the complex relationship between feminism and capitalism, and turning workplace disillusionment into positive change. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht…
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Dhyana, meditation is the 7th limb of the 8 Limb Path of the Yoga Sutras. Meditation is a tool, to use the mind to go beyond the mind. It is the clarity of mind to abide in the timelessness of now, present in the here and now. An uninterrupted flow of consciousness toward that object. The goal of practice according to the Yoga Sutras is 1.2 Citta V…
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www.keenonyoga.com | @adam_keen_ashtanga Adam explores the topic of community in the context of yoga, specifically Ashtanga yoga. He discusses the importance of community and belonging, as well as the challenges and drawbacks that can arise within a community. Adam also touches on the role of the teacher, the need for autonomy within a community, a…
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​​Meditation holds the promise of transformation, but its path is not always straightforward. For some, it is a retreat from the chaos of daily life–a space to recharge. For others, it is a crucible, challenging the mind and revealing its deepest patterns. No matter what experience we affix onto the practice, meditation invites us to sit with ourse…
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Harmony Slater sits down with soul strategist and success coach Anita Rombough. Anita is a master at blending Eastern spirituality with Western practicality to help individuals achieve what she calls "soulful success." Anita shares her unique journey of integrating her Indian heritage and Western upbringing, discussing how she combines spirituality…
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The New York Times–bestselling author of You Could Make This Place Beautiful joins Cleo Wade to talk about her journey through divorce, the writing process, her view on forgiveness today, and what happens when we allow ourselves to hold contradictions and complicated feelings at the same time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy pract…
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Send us a Text Message. Renowned Ayurveda expert Jessica Vellela joins Todd to explore the transformative power of Ayurveda in modern lifestyles. Jessica shares deep insights into preventive medicine, personalized treatments, and the profound impact of Panchakarma. She recounts her rigorous training and practice in India and the challenges of bring…
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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 o…
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www.rodneyyeeyoga.com/ | @rodneyyeeyoga Rodney Yee is an American yoga instructor who rose to prominence in the mid-1990s when he was featured on the cover of Yoga Journal magazine and starred in some of the first-ever yoga instructional videos and DVDs with Gaiam/Living Arts. After his interview with Oprah in 1999, both Yee personally and yoga wer…
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Many come to the mat believing yoga will erase all suffering, bringing perpetual bliss and prosperity. Yet, the true essence of yoga offers something more profound and enduring. It's time to explore the ancient wisdom that yoga imparts, teaching us to embrace the inevitable changes and hardships with grace, wisdom, and compassion. Because it's not …
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the insights and transformative power of yoga and Tantra with world renowned teacher Rod Stryker. Host Todd explores Stryker's journey from his first experience at age five to his profound teachings today. Learn about the nuances of Yoga Nidra, the sacred practice of revitalizing temples, and the four desires shapin…
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In this episode of the Finding Harmony podcast, Harmony Slater and Russell Case sit down with Ganesh Balachandran, an electrical engineer turned enlightened sage. Ganesh shares his profound journey from engineering to deeply exploring ancient spiritual texts such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads. After a hip injury led him to meditation, Gan…
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Cleo Wade is joined by the Wisdom of the Path author to talk about tapping into the power of your inner wisdom, ways for redefining your intentions, and the value of community and vulnerability in the healing process. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad…
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The fifth limb of Patanjali’s eightfold path of yoga, is Pratyahara. Pratyahara is an important bridge between the external focus of the previous limbs of yoga, such as asana (postures) and pranayama(breath exercises) to the more advanced practices of dharana(concentration) and dhyana (meditation). Pratyahara literally means withdrawing from the se…
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Adam discusses the concept of short forms in Ashtanga Yoga. He explains that while the traditional practice involves doing the entire series every day, it is not always practical or beneficial. Key Points Short forms in Ashtanga Yoga can be a sensible approach when time, energy, or inspiration are limited. Variation in practice is important to prev…
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Send us a Text Message. Yoga instructor Todd McLaughlin engages in a profound conversation with Andrew McGonigle, an experienced yoga teacher and anatomy expert. McGonigle shares his journey from medical school to fashion, and eventually to teaching yoga, exploring how his diverse background informs his unique approach to anatomy education. Key top…
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Sadhana allows the waters of spiritual practice to simmer within us, gradually revealing the light within. It teaches us the value of patience and perseverance, emphasizing that the journey of yoga is a lifelong pursuit. Because truly, yoga is not something that can be mastered in a weekend, a month, or even a year. While a year of practice can est…
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In this episode, we explore the intersection of yoga and Ayurveda with Amy Landry. Amy, a global yoga teacher, mentor, and Ayurvedic practitioner, has shared her wisdom through renowned publications and sold-out retreats. She has focused on integrating Indian wisdom traditions into her daily life and we find out how she manages this balancing act. …
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In this enlightening episode of the Finding Harmony Podcast, Harmony and Russell sit down with Brandy Searcy, a research scientist turned Ayurvedic skincare entrepreneur. Brandy shares her journey from working in pharmaceutical formulation to creating her own organic skincare line, Rain Organica. The conversation delves into her personal struggles …
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This week, we're revisiting a 2019 conversation from The goop Podcast archives with Gwyneth's longtime friend, the legendary yoga teacher Eddie Stern. They reminisce about the 1990s, when GP first walked into his studio, and discuss the connection between movement, emotion, and breath. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vis…
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We are working our way through the 8 limbs of Yoga. These are suggested steps to practice Yoga to attain the state of Yoga, according to Patanjali who wrote the Yoga Sutras. The first limb is the Yamas, 5 ethical guidelines to have more intimate relationships with the world around you and others. The second limb is the Niyamas, 5 observances to hav…
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