The Yogi Within Podcast

Is Nihilism on the rise? Christian Klix is back on the podcast discussing the rise of nihilism in today's world and how spiritual practices can lead to a better and healthier connection to ourselves and others.

Belonging. Do you feel like you don't belong? Lots of us can feel like we don't belong to a multitude of things in life creating unease and a feeling of disconnection. In this episode i explore this topic and share some experiences from my life and spiritual practices that have helped me understand this for a greater sense of peace.

Is Co2 a problem? In this episode i sit down with Yoga teacher, artist and author, Christian Klix, to discuss his recent book 'The Demon Molecule.' To find out more about Christian and for a copy of his latest book please find him at: https://yoga-ck.com/

Are you afraid of being alone? In this episode i discuss what i feel to be one of the most important aspects of spiritual growth is the feelings and fears around being alone and the sense of abandonment in life.

In this episode i discuss my thoughts and observations around anger and violence in today's society and how leaning into these can bring about a greater understanding of the human condition.

Cultivating discipline. In this episode i talk about the sense of suffering in the world and our daily lives and how cultivating strength and discipline aids us in life.

Dogmatism in Ashtanga Yoga In this episode i had the pleasure to talk with Paige Elizabeth, an entrepreneur and seasoned Ashtanga practitioner / teacher and coach, where we discuss dogmatism, intention within our practices, life after Ashtanga Yoga and other aspects of spirituality and community.

In this episode i discuss what feels like coming to some kind of end in my Yoga practice and what drives us to come to our mat.

In this episode i share my thoughts on fathers and men in society. How important this role is, and how as men we can emulate strength and masculinity as well as vulnerability.

In this episode i share some thoughts and observations relating to autoimmune disease's and how our way of seeing unwanted energy can lead to a healthy body.

In this episode i talk about whether Yoga in itself is enough for a practitioner and my recent trip on Mushrooms as an alternative means for inner exploration.

In this episode i talk about the feeling of love, being in love and reconnecting with this feeling.

In this episode i discuss the types of practices we are drawn to and the value and depth that can be found within practices that take us inward that help cultivate self empowerment. 

In this episode i talk about the practice of self love and how seeing ourselves more as energetic beings allows us to become more free and unburden ourselves of unnecessary weight.

In this episode i am joined once again by Iain Grysak where we discuss yoga practice in relation to Iain McGilchrists work on the hemisphere's of the brain. It's always a pleasure to talk with Iain and especially on this topic of bringing about balance within the body, relevant to McGilchrist's work in his most recent book 'The Matter with Things'.

Barry lives in Aviemore, Scotland. He has a degree in biosciences and chemistry, PhD in molecular microbiology and an exec mba, although none of those scratched the surface of real learning. Barry is also a jazz pianist/composer and an endurance athlete.

In this episode i discuss death, life and the emotions around this topic that we tend to avoid and how it can bring about optimism and the joy of experiencing now. Don't hold yourself back.

In this episode I discuss the sensation of discomfort and how being in this place can bring about personal growth and deeper sense of self.

In this episode i talk about the need to find  the truth in things and how the last 2 years has driven this, along with the types of energy that come with our connection with people globally via the internet.

In this episode i discuss the nature of creation and innovation and how connecting with this in life can bring about joy. Also how having too much control in life can lead to anxiety and how this is playing out in society currently. 

In this episode i talk about pain and sensitivity in the body and how going into these sensations and changing the way we feel about ourselves and our body can make positive shifts within our life.

In this episode i talk about Samskaras ( past impressions ) and how these can effect the flow of energy in our life and how practices can bring awareness to these to unblock this energy to flow more freely! : )

In this episode i am joined by long term Ashtanga Yoga practitioner / teacher and Doula Mia Chung, where we discuss life as a parent with yoga practice and the mind / body connection around pregnancy and child birth. Enjoy! : )

In this episode i go into some recent feelings and emotions that have come up in me lately around masculine energy and our deeper internal drivers as animals of this planet. Exploring this in a safe space to express our animalistic self and to not suppress this inside of us.

In this episode i talk with long term Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga practitioner and teacher, author and eastern philosophy and religion scholar Gregor Maehle, where we discuss the path to finding and following your true self and how to navigate this with Yogic practices and tool sets. Enjoy! : )