DT 047: Elevate Through Resistance with Gokulacandra

Dharma Talk with Henry Winslow

Gokulacandra is a student and teacher of yoga and the founder of Gokul Yoga. Born Jani Jaatinen in Finland, Gokulacandra Das started exploring the practice with Janne Kontala, a friend and lifelong teacher. He has been practicing yoga everyday for 17 years and has integrated those spiritual practices into his life. In September 2012, Gokulacandra moved to Malaysia with his wife Jaci to open the Gokul Yogashala.

In this episode, you'll hear from Gokulacandra on:

• The concept of Yukta Vairagya — using our physical matter to connect to the deep spiritual essence
• Our natural condition state of resistance, and the importance of going against the current
• Hidden knowledge, and why Gokulacandra is careful about the methods and channels through which he transmits the lessons of his teachers
• Why Gokulacandra's yoga teacher told him not to quit creating electronic music, and how we can use the arts to elevate consciousness

Announcements:

• [SPONSOR] Come with me to the upcoming 50-hour Rocket Yoga practice intensive with David Kyle at Yoga East Austin. Save on early bird registration through Feb 17th: yogaeastaustin.com/rocket
• Register for the upcoming 30-hour Immersion at Lighthouse Yoga School. Enter referral code HENRYWINS on your application for 10% OFF your tuition: henrywins.com/events

Links from this episode:

• Bhagavad Gita As It Is by Srila Prabhupada — Grab a copy of Gokulacandra's recommended book

Get in touch with Gokulacandra:

• Follow @gokulacandra on Instagram