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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 #137: Balancing Energy and Boundaries with Cat Kabira

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Discover the intricate dynamics of energy work and personal boundaries with Cat Kabira in this insightful podcast episode. Cat delves into how unresolved issues can lead to projections that affect our interactions and energy fields during healing practices. She emphasizes the importance of awareness and striving for neutrality to manage these projections effectively. Cat discusses

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Ep #136: Embracing Challenges: Navigating Overwhelm and Setting Boundaries with Cat Kabira

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Dive into the enlightening conversation with Cat Kabira, a yoga teacher and energy practitioner, as she explores the subtle energies in yoga and their impact on mental health. The discussion highlights the importance of recognizing and managing overwhelm, emphasizing personalized approaches to grounding oneself to effectively navigate wellness practices. Cat shares insights on the detrimental

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Ep #135: Balancing Boundaries: Navigating Mental Health in Yoga Teacher Training with Dr. Brendan

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Discover the intricate relationship between yoga philosophy and mental health in this insightful podcast, particularly focusing on yoga teacher training. The dialogue highlights the stress and anxiety often encountered by participants due to the intense nature of these trainings, including the high expectations and pressure to excel. It explores how individual experiences vary, with some

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Ep #134: Harmony Within: Nurturing Mental Health Through Yoga Philosophy with Dr. Brendan

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Discover the profound connection between yoga philosophy and mental health in this enlightening podcast discussion. The conversation explores how traditional yogic principles like Ahimsa (nonviolence), Satya (truthfulness), and Saucha (cleanliness) can enhance mental well-being by promoting self-respect and mindfulness in everyday life. Michael and Dr Brendan delve into the concept of Asteya (non-stealing), extending it

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Ep #133: Embracing Self-Compassion: The Path to Well-Being with Dr. Brendan

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Explore the transformative power of yoga philosophy for mental health in this enlightening conversation. The discussion centers on Yamas and Niyamas, ancient yoga guidelines that encourage self-restraint and observances to improve life quality. Michael and Dr. Brendan explain these concepts as ways to promote nonviolence, kindness, and self-compassion, addressing both physical and mental health. The

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Ep #132: Mindful Asanas: Uniting Mental Health and Yoga with Dr. Brendan

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Discover the profound connection between yoga and mental health in this engaging podcast featuring Dr. Brendan and Michael Henri. They delve into how yoga not only provides stress relief but also enhances overall well-being by bridging the body-mind gap. This series kicks off with a discussion on the multifaceted nature of mental health, which encompasses

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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 #102: Judgement-Free Awareness of Self with Katie Nesbitt

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In this week’s episode of Going Pro, Michael sits down with guest Katie Nesbitt to discuss all things yoga, present moment awareness, somatic work, and mindfulness. Katie describes her background shifting from childhood athlete to corporate worker in LA to yoga instructor and wellness consultant. Katie dives into the elements of present awareness and shares

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