Let's Talk Yoga

Vinyasa as a style of yoga asana has exploded all over the world with millions of people doing vinyasa every day. In fact, when many people think yoga - they think vinyasa style. But do you know how this style originated? Do you even know the real meaning of the word Vinyasa?  Vikram Jeet Singh is a long-time yoga teacher, mentor, and repeat guest on the podcast. He clarifies and helps us explore...

Can you do yoga during your period? Should you be inverting? How do you approach this as a yoga teacher?  In today's episode, we get into these questions and more with Arundhati. She gives you never heard before the cultural context of menstruation in Indian culture as well as highlights the ongoing problem of period poverty. Which pushes young girls and women further away from doing yoga to...

This week, we explore all things Tantra and Yoga. There is a lot of misinformation out there about Tantra. Most often people think of tantric sex and sensual pleasure as Tantra. But there is so much more to Tantra.  In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kavitha Chinnanaiyan. A cardiologist, author, mother, and wife. She has spent decades in the study of Tantra, Yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedic scriptures und...

Today's episode was inspired by the recent heatwave across Europe and North America. Arundhati shares how yogic practices have always taken into account the external environment in that the individual is exposed regularly. Yogic practices aren't in isolation or rigid. Arundhati shares how the practices include heating and cooling techniques. Whether it's yoga poses, pranayama, or di...

Today's episode dives into ways in which modern yoga teachers can balance the role of being a lifelong student of yoga as well as being a teacher of yoga. Often this conversation is skipped over in popular yoga because it's complex and has many nuances. In today's short, solo episode Arundhati shares 7 ways in which you can work on your mindset to excel as a student of yoga & te...

On the show today, I invited back our frequent guest, Prasad Rangnekar to talk about his new online course that is about to launch on July 14th, 2022, called Prana & Pranayama. It's a five-week in-depth course exploring wider dimensions of Prana & Pranayama, beyond breath and breathwork, by reconciling scriptures & science. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the definition of...

In this episode, we explore Karma in depth.  Especially the laws of Karma with Medha Narwani. You'll get an in-depth understanding of Karma & how it relates to yoga through this conversation... Episode highlights... What is the Law of Karma? How is karma a part of yoga? Even if we know the laws of karma, what makes us take actions in a particular way? Why do we feel compelled to do what w...

Prana is something every yoga teacher knows. But many know it only as surface knowledge. In this episode, Arundhati interviews Indu Arora, a long-time yoga teacher, and author about Prana. They decode prana for today's yoga teacher & student. If you're keen to learn about prana clearly and from an authentic source. This is the conversation to tune into. Prana Decoded Episode Highligh...

A slightly different episode this week. I'm just days away from launching my Teaching Yoga To Beginners Course. So I've put together this little quiz for you to explore to gauge your effectiveness when it comes to teaching asana to beginners.  Teaching Yoga To Beginners Course: https://www.mindfulyogateachers.com/beginnersytt You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in th...

In the popular world of yoga, there's widespread misinformation about the tradition and the path of Hatha Yoga. Its rich history is often forgotten or laid aside and replaced with various misleading interpretations. While most yoga teachers are borrowing every day from hatha yoga. Hardly anyone knows its origins or in fact much about this path at all.  Prasad Rangnekar, who has been on the po...

As a yoga asana teacher, it's crucial that you get skillful in teaching beginners yoga. Because that is where you can create maximum impact. Remember, when you see your student succeed, you feel successful as a yoga teacher. As my Teaching Yoga To Beginners course is about to begin this June. I'm sharing some snippets from the training. In today's episode, I share 3 must know sequen...

There is so much high-quality yoga education online.  A random search on YouTube is how I met my incredible guest today. Anvita Dixit, a yoga teacher from India was raised in the Kaivalyadham Yoga Institue at a young age. Where she was surrounded by some of the best yoga Gurus, masters & philosophers. She has learned yoga deeply in its authentic form. Today, she teaches yoga in various capacit...

Sincere yoga teachers often ask Arundhati how to find a “good” yoga teacher. Especially in the world of social media and influencer marketing.  This can be hard to navigate if you’re a new yoga teacher or if you didn’t receive quality yoga education or exposure to great teachers who ground you in the wisdom of yoga.  In this episode, she shares the best ways in which you can find credible yoga tea...

Undoubtedly, most yoga teachers are actually teaching only a tiny part of yoga i.e, the physical practice of yoga called asanas in modern times. But there is a lot of confusion in the world of asana because sequencing yoga poses in an effective, cohesive, and logical manner leads to a direct favorable outcome on the student's body, breath and mind not only on that given day but also acts as a...

Have you heard about the Marma Nadi? Do you know its acts like a bridge between yoga and Ayurveda.  On the show today, Ismat -Dhala Natani shares how this marma nadi is the bridge between yoga & Ayurveda.  Ismat is professional background is in natural health care, with a specialty in traditional Indian medicine. With over two decades of experience, she has spearheaded CAISH, carefully guiding...

Do you as a yoga teacher have clarity about what is Sanatana Dharma & Hinduism? Do you understand its link to yoga? Or are you confused about where to start understanding this topic? Have you wondered is yoga a religious practice? Savira Gupta, is a long-time yoga student, teacher, and practitioner. We've often turned to her on this podcast for her insight, knowledge, and clarity on compl...

As a yoga teacher, are you aware of the similarities between the Bhagavad Geeta & the Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali? Or even the vast differences between these two texts? Often discussed in isolation but never together. On the show today, long-time yoga teacher  Vikram Jeet Singh gives you the clearest, concise, and thought-provoking layout of these two texts. He tells you exactly where they meet,...

Did you know that for centuries - poses had nothing to do with yoga?  But if you look at the modern-day yoga landscape, the poses & the physical landscape dominate the conversation. But most yoga teachers are unaware of the history of asana & its evolution through time.  We explore this conversation in detail with Vikram Jeet Singh whose back again with lots of insight on this topic.  Epis...

There's no doubt in anyone's mind that beginners start with an asana class in modern times. But how do we yoga teachers approach sequencing for beginners? In today's solo episode, I take you yet again BTS of my new course, "Teaching yoga to beginners" where I give you insight into my 10-step framework for sequencing. I've used this successfully for a decade. And can g...

Do you struggle to break down what is yoga to a newbie? Especially in an asana class where you barely have 2 minutes before you need to start the class? Then this episode is for you. Arundhati breaks down how to clearly, briefly explain what is yoga to a newbie who comes into class wanting to stretch and do poses. She highlights 3 main aspects that every beginner should know. As well as clearing u...

The number one question I get asked by yoga teachers in my mentorship community is "How to get more students". This is in fact a question on many yoga teachers' minds if not all. In today's episode, I share what you need to look at before asking yourself or someone else this question of "more students". We even explore if more students is native to yoga or otherwise....

Have you ever asked yourself what's the most important yoga class you'll ever teach? Usually, you'll hear one of these 3 responses... Every class is equally important  Teaching advanced asana because safety is important  Teaching aspiring yoga teachers  But for me personally, all of these miss the mark. The most important class you'll ever teach is that in which there's a...

The sukshma sharira is often translated as the subtle body, energetic body, and even pranic body in yoga.  But often, most yoga teachers don't have enough clarity about the deep significance of this subtle body. Why it's crucial to our yoga. It's deep significance in this practice or even how to approach this. Indu Arora is on the show to shed more light on the many depths of Sukshm...

After the tragic events of 2020, many "big", "visible" yoga platforms - online demand platforms, digital & print media & apparel brands made big promises to do more, to be better & to initiate change by being more diverse & inclusive. At the start of 2022, I took stock of how much the yoga world has really "moved" in this direction. There has been some...

Kundalini is often a confusing topic in yoga. Some people think of "kundalini" as the style of kundalini yoga. Most often yoga teachers only superficially hear of Kundalini in passing but that's it.  On the show today, Kaya Mindlin is back for the 3rd time. She needs no introduction on this podcast. You'll learn more about... What is Kundalini?  What is Kundalini yoga?  What is...