Daily Yogi: A Podcast to Expand Your Perspective on Life

I started this daily reflections four months ago. This is the 100th episode. I thought of sharing some of the lessons that have guided me to becoming the person I am today.  I’ve been embracing these profound lessons as I continue to evolve and unfold on my path of self-development and improvement. There are, of course, more lessons I have learned and continue learning from this science. And it’s...

Turn off notifications and only use social media when you need or want to. Help yourself with simple tactics to prevent wasting precious time. Work on improving the control of your impulses, emotions and desires. Cultivate the willpower that’s necessary to use any tool, instead of them using you.  Thank you for listening!  Take this reflection into the silence, and I'll see you next time. Sub...

Separate yourself from your body, from your mind. Realize they are tools for your expression. Remember you can train them to your advantage. Remember you can figure things out. You are a resourceful being.  Thank you for listening!  Take this reflection into the silence, and I'll see you next time. Subscribe to the Daily Yogi newsletter: www.dailyyogi.co/subscribe

Focus on doing things better than they have been done before. Focus on your growth, unfoldment and development. Focus on truly getting to know yourself.  Thank you for listening!  Take this reflection into the silence, and I'll see you next time. Subscribe to the Daily Yogi newsletter: www.dailyyogi.co/subscribe

When a task seems overwhelming, seemingly insurmountable, don't think too much about it. Assess quickly and start. Just start, do your best and keep going until it is finished. Thank you for listening!  Take this reflection into the silence, and I'll see you next time. Subscribe to the Daily Yogi newsletter: www.dailyyogi.co/subscribe

Ultimate reality, which is spirit, holds the key to comprehending every facet of existence. And spirit is found within all of us. Therefore, we must embark on a journey of self-discovery, because in knowing ourselves, we unlock the door to ultimate truth.  Thank you for listening!  Take this reflection into the silence, and I'll see you next time. Subscribe to the Daily Yogi newsletter: www.d...

Breathing is more than just a mundane bodily function. It lies at the very core of our existence—it's the essence of life itself. Without it, other functions of the body would come to a halt. We all know that the air we breathe contains oxygen. But the Yogis know that the air is also fully charged with prana. We are constantly inhaling air charged with this vital force. When you inhale, oxyge...

A few years ago, in an interview with Jay Shetty, Kobe Bryant shared his perspective on navigating difficult emotions during his time as a basketball player. He emphasized the importance of separating oneself from these internal experiences and recognizing them for what they are: transient emotions that come and go. Thank you for listening!  Take this reflection into the silence, and I'll see...

From the most tangible layer, our body; to the innermost part of our being, the spirit. These are the principles that define our humanity. The Yogi philosophy places great importance on understanding our composition because it equips us with the knowledge of who we truly are. It allows us to navigate life more effectively. Remember these principles and internalize them. When the mind becomes troub...

Imagine a light bulb covered with different layers of cloth. The spirit is the light at the center, and the surrounding layers are the principles of what makes us human. Each one serves as a tool to help the spirit express itself.  The real ‘I’ is not the body, or any of its surrounding principles, and it is not the mind either. The real ‘I’ is independent of the body and mind, which are only vehi...

The sixth principle is the spiritual mind. All that we consider good, noble, and great in the human mind emanates from this part and is gradually unfolded into our consciousness. Nobility, true religious feeling, kindness, humanity, justice, unselfish love, mercy, sympathy, etc. It is that “something within," which guides us to higher and nobler thoughts, desires, and actions.  The spiritual...

You have probably seen this representation countless times. It’s found in numerous cartoons. The old story of each person having two advisors, one at each ear, one whispering to them to follow nobler thoughts and the other tempting them to pursue the lower desires.  The Intellect represents your "I" consciousness. The part of your mind that reasons. On one side, this "I" has yo...

The Intellect is the fifth yogi principle. It is the conscious part of the mind, the part I am using to write this text right now. It allows me to reason, think, and analyze. This part plays a central role in my ability to form a conception of the self, of the "I," and helps me make sense of the world around me. And this awakening of the intellect does not necessarily make us better huma...

Simple consciousness is an awareness of outside things, like Zoe. Self-consciousness is an awareness of oneself, like me. Like you.  It is easy to comprehend, but difficult to define. Basically, without self-consciousness a creature may know; but with self-consciousness it is possible for you to know that you know.  Thank you for listening!  Take this reflection into the silence, and I'll see...

The lowest of the mental principles is the instinctive mind. This is the lower part of the subconscious mind. Knowledge is power; we must learn to recognize the instinctive nature within us and tame our wild beasts. Our higher principles will always obtain the mastery. We just need patience, perseverance and faith.  Thank you for listening!  Take this reflection into the silence, and I'll see...

We have all heard the terms conscious and subconscious. The theory is that our mind is divided in two different parts. The one that thinks consciously, the one that reasons. And the one that does things automatically, subconsciously.  If you are familiar with these modern theories of consciousness, you’ll be able to understand the three mental principles. Just remember this: The conscious mind cor...

Prana, in Sanskrit, means absolute energy. It is the active principle of life. The Chinese call it chi, the Japanese call it ki, and the Stoics call it pneuma. Prana is universal energy, a vital force present in all forms of life, from the most elementary form of plant life to the highest form of animal life. It is all-pervading and a universal principle, representing the essence of all motion, fo...

Water, in its various states, serves as an analogy for understanding the astral body and its relationship to the physical body. Just as water exists as ice, water, and steam at different temperatures, the physical body has a counterpart known as the astral body, the second principle of us, humans. And what is the purpose of this astral body? It is a shell and nothing more. Composed of a finer qual...

Of all the seven principles of man, the physical body is, of course, the most apparent. The one we can perceive with our senses. The one that is tangible. It is the lowest in the scale, and is the crudest manifestation of a human.  According to the Yogi philosophy, the body is essential for our growth in the present stage of our development. Although we are not our bodies and despite it being the...

What are you? What are we humans? Are we only our bodies or minds, or is there more to our being?  We usually think of ourselves as composed of our bodies and our minds. The Yogi science teaches that us humans are far more complete. That we not only have a body and a soul, but we are a spirit possessing a soul, and this soul has several vehicles or tools for expression.  The best way to think of y...

Steve Jobs is undoubtedly one of the most influential figures in history. He shaped the technological era we live in today. And thanks to his vision we are able to enjoy some of the most wonderful tools and products ever created. Behind his immense success and groundbreaking achievements, there was a hidden aspect of his life that greatly influenced him: his spirituality.  It is said that the only...

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence in recent months has been mind-blowing. Everywhere we look, whether it's social media, YouTube, or the web, the term "AI" seems to dominate discussions. It’s become almost annoying. There’s a lot of speculations about AI's impact on our lives. Will it replace humans in some jobs and make them obsolete? Perhaps. It is true that AI may ou...

The question of whether to include meat in our diets or not has become one of the most heated and contentious debates of our time. What truly constitutes the optimal diet for us as human beings? Changing long-standing habits of generations and our ancestors is incredibly hard, if not almost impossible. When it comes to what we eat, it's important to rely on our own experiences and growing kno...

When people do good things, there’s always others that try to bring them down. They criticize them, they come up with reasons why someone is doing something and project their negativity onto them. It happens in every country.  The Yogis realize that these people will always exist, not because they are bad, but because they find themselves in another stage of development, personal growth and unfold...

Back in 1968, something important was happening in America. It was a time when things were changing a lot, but there were also a lot of problems. People were fighting for equal rights, during the Civil Rights movement. Two very important leaders were killed. First, Martin Luther King, who fought for fairness and equal rights for black people. Then, two months later, Senator Robert Kennedy, who als...