The Values Workshop

The second part of the conversation talks in detail about the Iyengar technique and the perspective of both, Dr Rajvi Mehta and the organisation, itself.   We start with talking about how the body and mind are interconnected, and how the teacher works on studying the students while they are working practically on the technique.  She also shares a few motivating stories from her life thanks to her...

In this first part of a fascinating two-part conversation, Dr Rajvi Mehta, one of Iyengar Yoga's most well-known practitioners and teachers, speaks to us about how she approaches yoga beyond the technique of asanas. Her personal journey in yoga is truly a testament to how yoga helps bring clarity, confidence, wisdom besides the obvious physical and mental benefits. The manner in which she take...

A young guest means freshly brewed ideas concerning the world. That is exactly what I got here. A legal intern talks about what is good about the world, holding on to his own view of how to gain and use knowledge, and finally, trying to make sense of a world and make it palatable to his young heart. Passionate and proud, honest and humble, clear and concise, our guest answers questions unabashedly...

It is a rare opportunity to talk about a topic which is extremely personal, and I am privileged to have a guest who is willing to talk to me clearly and precisely. She defines her process, her understanding, her vulnerabilities and the results she gets from her attempts to understand herself. The gratitude with which she speaks about her experiences is touching for its simplicity. Do listen in. Fo...

When the guest is as sorted as mine has been in this episode, he shoots off answers as quickly as I can manage to think of questions. It is interesting to have a Mumbai-type conversation: Short, quick, to-the-point, yet making many questions light by being pragmatic instead of spouting philosophy - and it is not easy questions either - he talks about shifting businesses, how to manage client expec...

The journey of an actor is mainly limited to what the audience attaches to. Their public persona, their roles, their lifestyle, glamour and the spotlight are aspects most talk about, but here we have a guest, who talks about how it feels - the thrill, the fear, the desire to be successful and the idea of losing one's bearings, in success or failure. A simple, straightforward chat, without any...

A quick late sharing to end your weekend with...this is as breezy and everyday as a chat can get. Our guest travels for business and we talk about his learning from his unique experience and perspective. Topics as diverse as travelling and traditional business, creativity and nepotism, values and being planned for the unplanned are covered. Enjoy this chat. For the video, check www.youtube.com/c/t...

An architect by academics and a poet by nature, our guest continues to discover new expressions of his being. He has these amazingly physical expressions which are his attempt to convey the depth with which he reads his life experience. He talks about spirituality, practicality, kindness and compassion, besides many other things which he feels strongly about. A passionate chat with a passionate gu...

A multi-tasker guest who writes, acts and directs plays besides hustling in a social media job speaks to us. He talks mainly about how life on stage, enacting characters and understanding story-lines helps him live life in a constant sense of learning and unlearning. He speaks in Hindi mostly, but the context he covers is universal and applies to many of us. Do check out this amazingly simple yet...

In one of the most amazing conversations ever featured on our channel, we find John Britton sharing his knowledge and wisdom with a sense of depth and lightness of being in the same breath. He fills his words with meaning and communicates a lot through expression and sometimes, silence. His way of summing up what I think is 'profound understanding' in simple language (not 'easy') f...

A young teacher who is also a student herself, shares her learning unabashedly. Her approach is no-nonsense, straightforward, and like a good teacher, precise and concise. A short conversation, but clear and quick communication from our guest in this one. As contemporary as you would like. Do check it out. For the video, please check www.youtube.com/c/thevaluesworkshop

A bit of being under the weather, a little unsure what this topic would get out of me and the guest, and a packed day. Yet, if there is an episode I was most comfortable in, this would rank at the very top. Here is one of the questions: Is it possible to be happy all the time? The answer: Yes. Watch this amazing chat where many things that matter to the inner life are discussed with utmost honesty...

In a day and age, when the debate between growth and values seems difficult to figure out, we have a young entrepreneur who talks about these matters sharing his experiences honestly. It makes for a great watch, as we hear him talk about experience (or its lack), working with people whom we know, lying, honesty, ambition, the definition of success and so much more. Engaging and entertaining, this...

As a podcaster who refuses to sensationalize content and respects his guests' journeys, I too tend to slip some times. Like when I am surprised by an episode or the journey/wisdom of a guest. This guest stands on the line between student and work life. There is so much hope in the world is all I can say. For the video, check www.youtube.com/c/thevaluesworkshop

Getting into a mind who has chosen to help others turned out to be far more fascinating than I thought. The beauty of this conversation is how openly our guest takes the questions and reveals her genuine interest in understanding my volition and sharing her mind-space with equal fearlessness. She ponders deeply on her approach, her failures, her coming to terms with growing in her chosen field. It...

The guest talks about his job as a geopolitical analyst, the need to be fresh-minded and alert, without being overdependent on the daily professional happenings and the ramifications of what the job responsibility entails. He talks about letting go, staying committed to his work and his team, how to switch off daily and also, stress, depression, anxiety in the present generation and his take on it...

It is a rare kind of conversation, when someone opens up to real issues, being unsure, but at the same time manages to express with absolute clarity and confidence. It is this calm demeanour and ability to use words to convey genuine meaning, which marks this episode out from the many others I have had. The deliberation in conveying one's state of mind with so much sincerity touched me, and th...

There are a few worldly topics of interest to me as parenthood is. This is simply because of the huge impact it has on what happens all around us. This episode is a short and sweet look at some of the worries and hacks parenthood seems to get out of us. Have a look at this conversation with Prachi Hinduja. Let me know what you think.

'Covid warriors', Gods, 'No longer noble'...the medical profession has been put on a pedestal and has been taken off it equally emphatically. Here I speak to a passionate medical expert about his pov of things medical and non-medical. Have a look. #medicalprofessionals #doctors #doctorlife #doctorpatientrelationship

It is a short conversation with a Chartered Accountant who has studied in India and the USA, has worked in both countries and now trains people for their studies abroad in the same stream of knowledge. She talks about soft skills like empathy, understanding in a faculty like finance which is absolutely rational as a subject. Short, concise answers to absolutely pointed questions. Unlike the other...

Often we are clear that personal and professional lives should be kept separate, and yet when the individual is one, things are bound to be connected. In this episode, we talk about the innocence of creation, the negotiating part with the world in work and in money, and yet we see our guest Vishal J Singh talking about having no conflict. A chat which engages the mind, as it talks about the brain...

A serious professional look at the challenges HR professionals face when at work. Caught up between management and employees, rights and responsibilities, discipline and creativity, our guest answers the questions with brutal honesty. A wonderful inside view in a.tough job. A good informative chat, this. Check it out. For the video, check www.youtube.com/c/thevaluesworkshop

Here we have the chance to look into what appears a strong rational mind with clear thoughts. As we delve into his thinking, our banker guest reveals why he thinks his work in banking is more an art form, why data can be easily manipulated, or present a bias, and how ethics play a role in choosing to be a better professional. What a mind! What a beautiful conversation! For the video, check www.you...

That films and communication industries have a hectic lifestyle is no secret. But what really happens on the work front on a daily basis is a different level of crazy altogether. With this creative producer professional, we learn about clients, deadlines, new generation interns and their peculiar problems, mental health and a lot more...besides of course, how she handles these things with her kind...

It is rare to speak with someone who you meet every other day, and be taken aback. But in this episode, I was pleasantly surprised at the wise approach of a friend who discusses professional life. Simplicity is a virtue and this pal speaks in Hindi, our local language, making the chat even more enjoyable. There is a lot of depth hiding in this seemingly straightforward conversation. Do check it ou...