Living Yoga

In this solo episode, Eva talks about the practice of Meditation. What is meditation? What are the different Meditation styles and techniques? Eva also shares the 7 reasons why she loves and teaches Heartfull® Meditation. Enjoy the talk! SHOW NOTES: Where to start meditation? FREE HEARTFULL® MEDITATION CLASS can be found here. More information about Heartfull® Meditation: https://heartfullmeditati...

In this episode, Eva & Gabriel continue unpacking the next step of the 8 limbs of Yoga. How did Yoga become the way you know it today? What are the postures all about? What's the goal? This and much more, in this fun episode! Enjoy listening! SHOW NOTES: History of Asana The video of Krishanacharya doing yoga poses at the age of 50 in 1938 can be seen here. Yoga Library with Eva & Gabr...

In this profound episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about the last Niyama, which is often said to be the ''easiest'' step. However, be it a simple step it is not easy. Have a listen to this deep conversation and enjoy the time to reflect and be inspired to see your life from a different perspective. SHOW NOTES: Purna Yoga Holiday, April 2025 www.purnayogaholidays.com Yoga Library with...

In this episode, a continuation of the Yoga Philosophy Series, Eva & Gabriel talk about the importance of the great practice of Svadhyaya. This is a practice that everyone who's ever had true wisdom has done for many years. Starting to apply Svadhyaya into our lives brings us revelations, insights & understanding of aspects of our inner lives we didn't ''get'' befor...

In this episode, you'll learn about the Yogic concept of Tapas, or Tapasya and no, it's not the Spanish Tapas! SHOW NOTES: Aadil Palkhivala's Story of the three merchants: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4quXslLWlB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Yoga Holiday in Spain, April 2024: Read more here: www.purnayogaholidays.com Online Yoga Library: www.evagabriel.com F...

The second Universal Principle in Yoga is what Eva & Gabriel discuss in this inspiring episode. Why is contentment a more sustainable strategy for your life as compared to excitement and thrill? Why is it so difficult for us to feel content with our lives? How to start tapping into this inner state of Santosha in your daily life? This, and much more in this episode! SHOW NOTES: Yoga holiday in...

Gabriel is back from Chile! With this episode, Eva & Gabriel are starting a new Series on how to live Yoga through the ancient wisdom of the Niyamas. This is the first of five episodes that will help you bring more harmony, more joy and more clarity into your life. Enjoy the talk! SHOW NOTES: Yoga Holiday in Malaga, Spain April 14-21, 2024 More information & bookings: www.purnayogaholidays...

In this episode, as we welcome the second month of 2023, Eva & Gabriel discuss 3 steps that are necessary to have smooth progress. Find answers to questions like: Why is progress necessary? How to start progressing on your chosen path? How to accelerate your progress? Enjoy listening! Show Notes: Yoga Holiday in Spain, April 14-21 More information here. Yoga library with Eva & Gabriel Take...

This episode is a great reminder for all of us for the New Year! It's long because at the end there is A GIFT FOR YOU. Listen to the episode to find out what the gift is! In this episode Eva & Gabriel discuss true relaxation and how Yoga understands it. You will also receive tools to relax all different part of your being. Enjoy the relaxing episode! SHOW NOTES: Guided Relaxation by Eva St...

The end of the year is drawing near and Christmas preparations are in their full swing. In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about the most powerful feeling we can enter to make peace with the past as well as meet the present moment in calm contentment. Enjoy the talk! Show Notes: Our movie recommendations for the Holiday Season: - About time - It's a wonderful life Free Webinar for back he...

Low back pain is a very common issue in today's world. Many of us struggle with it. Both of us have had our own experiences with pain and discomfort in the lower back and both of us have healed with Purna Yoga. Enjoy learning about the deeper perspectives that Yoga offers us on low back pain! Feel free to share this episode with your friends & loved ones who may be suffering from low back...

In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about money. How does the ancient wisdom of Yoga see money? How can we, in the world we live in today where money is an essential aspect of living, apply this ancient wisdom? Enjoy the new perspectives, becoming aware & hopefully challenging pre-existing beliefs around this hot topic. Show Notes: Back health & relaxation Survey Thank you for helping...

In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about the physiology (body) and the psychology (mind) being deeply linked with each other. Learn what strength and flexibility of mind mean and how to develop them. Enjoy the talk! Show Notes: Yoga Holiday in Spain November 19-25, 2023 www.purnayogaholidays.com Yoga library with Eva & Gabriel Create flexibility & strength in your body and mind today...

In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about the lifestyle aspect of yoga. We are all affected by our surroundings. Enjoy this episode and learn how to make your home the safe & beautiful temple it can be! Show notes: - Shanna Swan, PhD: https://www.shannaswan.com/ - Recommendation: Learn more about endocrine-disrupting chemicals in an entertaining way in this video by After Skool: https://ww...

Resistance creates tension. In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about the different resistances that we carry within us and how to break free from their tension. Enjoy the profound conversation! Show Notes: Yoga Holiday in Spain, November 2023 www.purnayogaholidays.com Yoga Library with Eva & Gabriel www.evagabriel.com Fall into Wellness - Changing your habits classes Read more & sign...

The change of the season is here and with it our routines change. This can be a bumpy shift and also a fruitful one. In this episode, Eva & Gabriel offer you 5 tips to make your Autumn Season great. Enjoy the talk! Show Notes: Seasonal Foods: Zucchini Lasagna Recipe here. Yoga Holiday in Spain, November 2023 www.purnayogaholidays.com Online Yoga Library Take your first class here.

Summer is coming to a close with the last weekend of August ahead of us. For many, this means a return to routines. This time holds an opportunity: to create new routines and habits. In this episode, Eva & Gabriel discuss 7 tips for a healthy and productive morning. Enjoy the talk! Show Notes: Purna Yoga Morning Series Try it here. Online Yoga library morning classes Take a class now. Purna Yo...

What does Yoga say about why we age? What are the things that rob our vitality & longevity? Longevity means to live a long life. Vitality means to live it with strength, joy, and an abundance of energy. Yoga is a practice that enhances our longevity and vitality & makes us feel alive. This is what Eva & Gabriel talk about in this episode. Enjoy the conversation! Show Notes Book recomme...

In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about friendships and community. We are shaped by those around us. But how? Eva & Gabriel also talk about the 5 key qualities that a true friend will have. Reflect on your life & your relationships with this profound & honest conversation. Enjoy listening! SHOW NOTES: Heartfull™ Meditation online course with Eva Read more about it here. Online Yo...

The practice of Mantras is our topic in today's episode. Especially the OM 🕉️. Why do we recite the OM at the beginning and at the end of the Yoga class? What does the OM mean? What benefits are there to this mantra? This and a lot more in this episode! Show Notes: 🕉️ OM mantra in Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sYK7lm3UKg Gayatri Mantra in Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul...

In this second and last episode of the two-part series on ''5 mental & behavioral habits we avoid,'' Eva & Gabriel challenge you to open your mind and consider how these 3 habits, so normal in our society, diminish us and rob us of our power. Enjoy listening & join the two-week challenge of avoiding one or all three of these habits! Show Notes: Purna Yoga Holiday is Spa...

There are certain habits in our culture that are considered ''normal''. We don't notice their existence because it seems like everyone is practicing them. Yet they limit our perceptions and sabotage our contentment. In this episode, Eva & Gabriel cover two out of five such habits. Avoiding them can be deeply transformantional. Enjoy this episode and join the two-week challe...

In this episode, Eva & Gabriel invite Nicola Moberg, their close friend and colleague to talk about her journey from backpacking and looking for her purpose in Central America to becoming the owner of Purna Yoga Helsinki and teaching 200-hr Teacher Training. Enjoy the conversation! Show Notes: Nicola Moberg To get to know Nicola more, check out her website here. Purna Yoga Helsinki Want to go...

We live very comfortable lives. More comfortable in fact than ever in human existence. This has its benefits and its limitations. One of the limitations is that we are not facing difficulty as frequently and therefore not growing into the resiliency that the difficulty provides. In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about the benefits of doing something that puts us out of our comfort zone. Hope...

What is a true holiday? Have you ever had that feeling of being deeply rested, inspired, and fulfilled after your holidays? If yes, you've done something right! In this episode, Eva & Gabriel share their & their student's experiences of the Purna Yoga Holiday in Spain. Listen up & get into the holiday mood! Enjoy listening! Show Notes: Upcoming Purna Yoga Holidays November 19-2...