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Ep #159: Pranayama and Breath as Medicine with Akshay Bhat

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Discover the profound connection between breath, energy, and consciousness in this insightful discussion with Akshay Bhatt, a practitioner of yoga and Ayurveda. The conversation explores the transformative practice of pranayama, or breath control, as a gateway to understanding the mind and body on a deeper level. Akshay explains how the practice of elongating the breath, […]

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Ep #154: Kapha, Pitta, Vata: Understanding Ayurveda’s Three Body Types with Akshay Bhat

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In this episode, Akshay Bhat, an Ayurvedic practitioner and yoga teacher, delves into the Ayurvedic principles of health and the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. He explains that Ayurveda views health as a balance between physical, mental, and spiritual aspects, emphasizing that one’s dosha is just a piece of the larger puzzle of well-being. Akshay

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Ep #153: Ayurveda and Yoga: The Path to Health, Happiness, and Liberation with Akshay Bhat

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In this episode, Akshay Bhat, a yoga teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner, explores the four pillars of life in Ayurveda: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (material possessions), Kama (fulfillment of desires), and Moksha (liberation). He emphasizes that balancing these aspects is crucial to leading a happy and healthy life. Akshay delves into how Ayurveda and yoga are interconnected,

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Ep #145: Balance and Harmony: The Power of Hatha Yoga with Vijeth Kumar

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Discover the deep wisdom of Hatha Yoga with Vijeth Kumer in this enlightening episode. Vijeth explains how Hatha Yoga, rooted in ancient Indian tradition, goes beyond physical postures. It’s a spiritual practice that balances the body’s energy and prepares it to awaken the divine Kundalini within us. By purifying both body and mind through daily

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Ep #140: Cultivating Healthy Habits and Spiritual Growth through Yoga with Akshay Bhat

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In this episode, Akshay Bhat continues the exploration of yoga practice and its profound impact on spiritual growth. The discussion begins with the notion of time and human existence, offering a philosophical perspective on how these concepts influence our understanding of life and spirituality. Akshay then delves into the meaning of Namaste and the five

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Ep #139: Patanjali’s Wisdom: The Essence of Yoga Sutras with Akshay Bhat

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Dive into the profound philosophy of the Yoga Sutras with Akshay Bhat in this insightful episode. Akshay begins by exploring the meaning and philosophy behind the Yoga Sutras, highlighting their significance and the wisdom of Patanjali, the ancient sage who authored these foundational texts. Patanjali’s teachings are revered for their focus on cleansing the mind,

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Ep #138: Healing Through Tradition: Akshay Bhat on Mantras and Yoga

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Discover the fascinating journey of Akshay Bhat as he delves into the deep connection between yoga, mantra chanting, and mental well-being. Akshay shares his upbringing in India, where he was immersed in yoga and mantra chanting from a young age, studying at a Gurukula, a traditional monastery school. He describes the rigorous yoga practices, discipline,

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Ep #131: Divine Devotion and Abundance with Vijeth Kumar

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Dive into the profound aspects of yoga that extend beyond physical practice and into the realms of unconditional love, service, and spiritual growth. Michael and Vijeth discuss the essence of Bhakti yoga, which centers on devotion and seeing unity in all beings. They emphasize the importance of acting with love, offering gratitude, and letting go

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Ep #130: Embracing Imperfection with Vijeth Kumar

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Get ready to dive into the profound depths of the yogi mindset with Vijeth Kumar, who begins his discussion with a mantra invoking the blessings of Lord Ganesha and Maharshi Patanjali. Vijeth emphasizes the importance of embracing imperfection as a pathway to growth and creativity, inspired by Patanjali’s ancient teachings on yoga and Ayurveda. Vijeth

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Episode #107: A life of Gratitude with Vijeth Kumar

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In this week’s episode, Michael sits with special guest Vijeth Kumar who talks about his journey growing up in India, finding his guru, his life as a yoga therapist, the importance of yoga in the modern day, and unconditional love and gratitude.  Vijeth talks about his traditional upbringing in Mysore India where practicing yoga daily

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Episode #81: ‘Good’ Karma vs ‘Bad’ Karma

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Have you ever wondered if you have good or bad karma? Or maybe you want to know how yoga and karma are related to one another? Well in today’s episode we are discussing all things karmic. We delve into a philosophical approach to dissect what karma really is, and Byron even channels his inner Sadhguru

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