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Ep #151: From Fear to Freedom: Juliya’s Inspiring Path to Yoga and Self-Discovery

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Julia, a yoga teacher, shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery, moving from a disciplined upbringing in Russia to finding her path in yoga and personal growth. After initially finding solace in yoga amidst her military family’s strict routine, Julia’s practice led her to deeper experiences in Bali, where she connected with the Acro Yoga community

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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 #144: From Yoga Mats to Dog Shelters: Finding Purpose and Joy with Phil Kowalik

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Phil’s journey from corporate life in Canada to a fulfilling yoga teaching career in Bali is nothing short of inspiring. After getting stuck in Bali during COVID, Phil started a dog shelter and a kombucha business. A life-changing 200-hour yoga teacher training revealed the power of yoga and meditation to him. Despite initial struggles, Phil

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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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Episode #116: Metta Meditation – Loving Kindness with Leah Santa Cruz

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In this week’s episode, Leah Santa Cruz returns to the podcast to talk about ‘Metta’, also known as: Loving Kindness Meditation. In this week’s episode Michael and Leah discuss the practice of loving kindness as a way to counteract fear and hatred, and promote compassion. Leah emphasizes the importance of infusing love and kindness into

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