Let's Talk Yoga

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...

Doing something a bit different on the podcast today. Sharing my life & yoga story. Telling you how I discovered yoga, my journey as a naive yoga student. Why I moved to the US & how I built my yoga studio in the most unconventional way possible. Want support, mentorship & community as a yoga teacher? Check out my Mindful Yoga Teachers Club - https://www.mindfulyogateachers.com/MYTC?_g...

The Vedas come up in conversation in the yoga world every now & then. But the average yoga teacher feels confused about how the Vedas relate to yoga. On the Let's Talk Yoga podcast this week, I bring you someone who has studied the Vedas since his childhood. Sarvesh Thakkar is an entrepreneur with a financial background but has been raised in the presence of his Guru & currently worki...

If you want clarity on the current yoga landscape & how it relates to traditional yoga - you should go straight to Prasad Rangnekar. Back on the podcast for the second time, Prasad shares the importance of recontextualizing modern yoga. He draws parallels without a bias between popular yoga & traditional yoga. He warns us about the dangers of treating the part as the whole. We chat about t...

Have you wondered what yoga in India is like in 2022? My guest today, Vikram Jeet Singh is a lifelong yoga student & teacher born & raised in India. He shares what yoga is like in India today - the changing landscape, the strengths of learning yoga in India & much more.  Tune in to find out more about... The major differences between yoga in India & US  Does studying yoga in India...

For the final episode of our special replay series this month, I give you episode 63 entitled "5 Ways to Verify the Credibility of Your Instagram-Famous Yoga Teacher". With the emergence of self-proclaimed yoga teachers left and right, it doesn't hurt to know how to identify genuine yoga educators. Choosing your yoga teacher is probably the most important first step in your yoga jou...

Welcome to the second episode replay from our series this month. As you wished, I am replaying episode 47 entitled "Yamas & Niyamas - The Missing Link" (Part 1 of 2) with a special guest, Savira Gupta. In this episode, you will be reminded of the relevance of the yamas & niyamas in the context of modern yoga.  As a yoga seeker, you will find it extremely important to understand t...

As promised, I am re-releasing some of your favorite episodes for the month of December. I would like to begin with one of your three most requested episodes, which is the Origins of Yoga with esteemed yoga educator, Prasad Rangnekar. If you are listening to this podcast for the first time, I'm really glad that you stumbled upon this particular episode replay as this helps every yoga enthusia...

In this episode, I share 3 things that every yoga teacher should be doing before the year ends. Actionable, practical & important for modern yoga teachers. Mindful Yoga Teachers Club: Join here. You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/ Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_baitmangalkar / Join our excl...

Exploring the 4 main margas (paths) of yoga & questioning if they make "living your yoga" off your mat simpler with Uma Subramaniam. (M. Sc Yoga science) The paths of yoga are ancient & rich. But we often get lost in the modern yoga landscape of styles, trends, and schools of yoga. The margas go back in time to much more ancient & rich wisdom often forgotten in modern yoga. ...

Today, we highlight 3 important topics... The trauma of cultural appropriation on Indian people  What is 'decolonizing' mental health from a POC viewpoint  Exploring compassion as a core value You might be wondering what any of this has to do with yoga? Occasionally, I take a step out of "traditional" or "more-predictable" yoga conversations to bring you topics that w...

An exclusive behind-the-scenes (BTS) look at my new immersive study program. Happening this Winter 2022.  For the first time, I take you behind the scenes to give you a first-hand look at how I’m re-working the existing system of studying & teaching yoga. For student who loves to practice, but looking to deepen their understanding of yoga. But doesn't necessarily want to teach yoga.  The...

Social media has undoubtedly influenced yoga. In today's conversation, I explore ways in which you can verify the credibility of your Instagram-famous yoga teacher. You'll get a list of questions or thought-provoking prompts before you dedicate your time, energy and money to these yoga teachers. If you use Instagram & are a yoga teacher, chances are you're influenced by the medi...