In this episode, Manoj interviews Abin, a yoga philosopher and practitioner. They discuss the importance of understanding the context and culture of yoga philosophy, as well as the role of Sanskrit in embodying and encoding deep meanings.
Abin shares his personal journey into yoga, starting from his interest in history and religion, and eventually finding his gurus in the Shakta and Kriya Yoga traditions. They also touch upon the dangers of commercialization and misinterpretation of tantra and mantras, emphasizing the need for proper initiation and understanding of the deity. Overall, the conversation highlights the transformative power of yoga and the importance of authentic practice.
Takeaways
Understanding the context and culture of yoga philosophy is essential for a deeper understanding of its teachings.
Sanskrit is a language that embodies and encodes deep meanings, requiring a lifetime of study to fully comprehend.
Personal journeys into yoga can be influenced by interests in history, religion, and a desire to understand the spiritual aspects of different traditions.
Proper initiation and understanding of tantra and mantras are crucial to avoid misinterpretation and potential dangers.
Yoga has the power to transform individuals and bring about positive changes in mindset, behavior, and self-esteem.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and the Dangers of Misusing Mantras
03:16 Abin's Personal Journey into Yoga
12:55 The Significance of Kriya Yoga
17:14 Understanding Tantra and Mantras
26:07 The Transformative Power of Yoga
Summary:
In this True Yoga Podcast episode, Manoj and Govind discuss the topic of anxiety and its impact on mental health. They explore the meaning of anxiety and how it relates to the brain and mind. They also discuss the physical manifestations of anxiety, such as shallow breathing and tension in the body. The conversation highlights the interplay between anxiety, stress, and the body's response, including the release of cortisol. They emphasize the importance of conscious breathing and the role of yoga in managing anxiety and promoting overall well-being. The episode concludes with a discussion on the time and effort required to address anxiety through yoga practice.
Keywords:
anxiety, mental health, brain, mind, breathing, stress, cortisol, yoga, body, pelvic floor, balance, progress, expectations
Takeaways:
Summary
In this episode of the True Yoga Podcast, host Manoj interviews Deepak, a hand balancing coach. Deepak shares his journey into hand balancing and the powerful impact it has had on his life. They discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations when learning hand balancing and the role of workshops in the learning process. Deepak also talks about the importance of diet and nutrition in supporting his hand balancing practice. In this conversation, Shiva Handbalance shares his method of coaching and training for hand balancing. He emphasizes the importance of simplicity in diet and training, and the need for balance and mindfulness. Shiva also discusses the journey of his online students and the importance of having a proper training structure. He highlights the potential risks of trying hand balancing without proper technique and preparation, and the importance of warm-up and cooling down. Shiva's coaching approach focuses on building a strong foundation and progressing safely.
Takeaways
Hand balancing is a skill that takes time and dedication to learn and master.
Workshops can provide valuable guidance and progressions for learning hand balancing.
Setting realistic expectations is important when starting a hand balancing practice.
A clean and balanced diet is essential for supporting the physical demands of hand balancing. Simplicity is key in both diet and training for hand balancing.
Having a balanced and mindful approach to training is important for long-term progress and injury prevention.
A proper training structure and technique are essential for learning hand balancing safely.
Warm-up and cooling down are crucial to prevent injuries and maintain flexibility.
Trying hand balancing without proper preparation and technique can lead to injuries.
Consistency, perseverance, and self-drive are necessary for progress in hand balancing.
Having a coach can provide guidance, feedback, and support in the hand balancing journey.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Deepak and Hand Balancing
03:10 Deepak's Journey into Hand Balancing
09:15 Setting Realistic Expectations in Hand Balancing
13:04 The Role of Workshops in Learning Hand Balancing
24:35 The Importance of Simplicity in Diet and Training
27:24 Building a Strong Foundation in Hand Balancing
29:35 The Journey of Online Students
33:03 The Risks of Trying Hand Balancing Without Proper Technique
34:18 The Role of Warm-Up and Cooling Down
35:05 The Importance of Consistency and Perseverance
38:54 The Benefits of Having a Coach in Hand Balancing
Probably never before - the guest become the host and interviewer. This podcast is exactly what the title suggest.
Listen and enjoy the candid and unconventional Yoga Podcast - that can only happen at True Yoga.
Out guest - Karen, is mother of 5, a business person and manager of a Nobel prize winner scientist in Heidelberg, Germany.
Karen is has seen the journey of True Yoga - from nothing to something. She is passionate about yoga, ayurveda and travel experiences.
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Karen asked me about my India visit - about True Yoga, about my family history and everything in-between.
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Be ready to get some inside information on what True Yoga is doing, the vision.
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Restoring Balance Podcast is now True Yoga Podcast.
Starting fresh, in TYP Episode 1, I am happy to introduce you to my student Markus, a fantastic human being, true yogi, and investigative journalist.
Markus is a freelance TV journalist for ZDF, a German Public-Service Television Broadcaster, and Arte, a European Public-Service Channel.
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Sneak peek: In this podcast, we laughed a lot. Maybe it is the Bavarian and Indian spirits cocktail—find out for yourself.
We touched upon the topics of travel, reincarnation, mental health, the key to effective communication, and the True Yoga Experience.
Overall, it is a fun and easy-to-listen-to conversation that will make you laugh, make you feel connected, and share some of the deepest touchpoints from the host and the guests.
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This is probably the first podcast where the guest becomes the host and interviewer. It is exactly what the title suggests.
Listen and enjoy the candid and unconventional Yoga Podcast - that can only happen at True Yoga.
Our guest, Karen, is a mother of five, a businessperson, and the manager of a Nobel Prize-winning scientist in Heidelberg, Germany.
Karen has seen the journey of True Yoga—from nothing to something. She is passionate about yoga, ayurveda, and travel experiences.
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Karen asked me about my India visit - about True Yoga, my family history and everything in between.
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Be ready to get some inside information on what True Yoga is doing and the vision.
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Enjoy, and remember to follow. If you are connected, please give us a five-star rating or at least participate in the conversation below. Welcome to this beautiful and candid journey at True Yoga Podcast.
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Join our community - explore our website:
https://true-yoga.de
Follow on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/trueyoga.heidelberg/
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Yes. this is an open secret - try it. Don't think of a monkey!
The Upanishads inspired the story - how your mind can be your worst enemy or best friend. Listen to enjoy and get your aha moments - Insights and metaphors - a reference to the Patanjali Yoga Sutra, and more to realise that you are limitless.
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Hi people, Welcome to the new episode of Restoring Balance Podcast. Allow me to introduce myself, your host and friend, Manoj. I am a passionate teacher dedicated to making your journey more meaningful. I bring guests to our podcast for conversation and enlightenment; we listen to their stories, asking them the questions that matter the most in restoring balance. Balance in personal and public life, harmony in relationships, expanding your emotional intelligence and their journey that will inspire and empower you - in your journey! Dive in to listen, laugh, cry and feel uplifted. Nourish your mind, body, intellect and soul because you are the hero and the changemaker. --- Connect with us: https://true-yoga.de Instagram - True Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/trueyoga.heidelberg/ https://manoyogi.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@manoyogi
True Yoga YouTube: https://youtube.com/@trueyoga_
Join the Yogis' Union Community: WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDz8eg89inmLcBLlu37
Do you know anybody who stutters or stammers?
Imagine - you meet someone, and they ask you your name - and you want to answer, but everything stops for you - your mind is working, but you can not speak at all - that is what I experienced in my early life. This story is very emotional but truthful.
I grew up with a choked-up voice - it was the hardest part of life, but it taught me lessons and gave me superpowers. This episode was difficult for me to record - I tried three times and cried so much - this is my 4th attempt.
Growing up is not easy, but one must move forward. Isn't it?
This is my true story; you will know more about manoyogi and my challenges and hardships growing up because the stuttering and stammering overshadowed my life.
Links that I mentioned in this podcast:
About Nath Yogi Lineage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nath
Hatha Yoga Origin from Nath Yogis: https://www.yoganatha.com/nathasampradaya
10 Mighty Goddess of Tantra: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahavidya
Mother Goddess of Speech: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bagalamukhi
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Hi people, Welcome to the new episode of Restoring Balance Podcast. I am your host and friend, Manoj, a teacher from the heart and on a mission to make your journey more meaningful. I bring guests to our podcast for conversations; we listen to their stories, asking them the questions that matter the most in restoring balance. Balance in personal and public life, harmony in relationships, expanding your emotional intelligence and their journey that will inspire and empower you - in your journey! Dive in to listen, laugh, cry and feel uplifted. Nourish your mind, body, intellect and soul because you are the hero and the changemaker. --- Connect with us: https://true-yoga.de Instagram - True Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/trueyoga.heidelberg/ https://manoyogi.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@manoyogi
Join the Yogis' Union Community: WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDz8eg89inmLcBLlu37
Ever heard about "Brain Fog"?
She suffered from brain fog; she could not think clearly - it was like the grey clouds in the winter. But she decided to change it. She initially found yoga challenging, especially in Shavasana, but she dared to become a yoga teacher and later a Fascia and Body Work and Sound Therapist.
You'd love this conversation with Mareike Funk from Mareike Funk I Yoga & Bodywork in Mannheim and my dear friend and our team member at True Yoga Heidelberg.
Links: Panchkosha: https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/6901/pancha-kosha
Mareike Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_mareikefunk_/
Mareike Links: https://linktr.ee/_mareikefunk_
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Hi people, Welcome to the new episode of Restoring Balance Podcast. I am your host and friend, Manoj, a teacher from the heart and on a mission to make your journey more meaningful. I bring guests to our podcast for conversations; we listen to their stories, asking them the questions that matter the most in restoring balance. Balance in personal and public life, harmony in relationships, expanding your emotional intelligence and their journey that will inspire and empower you - in your journey! Dive in to listen, laugh, cry and feel uplifted. Nourish your mind, body, intellect and soul because you are the hero and the changemaker. --- Connect with us: https://true-yoga.de Instagram - True Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/trueyogaheidelberg/ https://manoyogi.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@manoyogi
How a simple Austrian man, one day faced the death, that transformed him. Later in his life he becomes a Tantra Master.
Everything was going well for this young man, until one day he faced the death. This near death experience changed the life of 18 year old young man for good. He started to ask the questions about his origin - that brought him to India in late 70's. The caravan trip to India - crossing borders of Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and reaching to Amritsar, India.
How he met a sadhu in Goa and later getting a glimps of Yoga in Rishikesh.
You'd love this conversation with Gerald, Known as Vikram - Astrologer, Tantra Master, Yoga teacher and a very dear friend of mine.
More about Vikram:
https://www.antaria.cc/
https://www.astrodeva.com/
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Hi people, Welcome to the new episode of Restoring Balance Podcast. I am your host and friend, Manoj, a teacher from the heart and on a mission to make your journey more meaningful. I bring guests to our podcast for conversations; we listen to their stories, asking them the questions that matter the most in restoring balance. Balance in personal and public life, harmony in relationships, expanding your emotional intelligence and their journey that will inspire and empower you - in your journey! Dive in to listen, laugh, cry and feel uplifted. Nourish your mind, body, intellect and soul because you are the hero and the changemaker. --- Connect with us: https://true-yoga.de Instagram - True Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/trueyogaheidelberg/ https://manoyogi.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@manoyogi
Whatever it was, it was powerful. I feel like I initiated into something powerful. I am returning from my Irish holidays - sharing my experience with you.
In today's 9th episode of Restoring Balance Podcast, prepare to listen to 9 anecdotes to empower your emotional intelligence. With this practical and psychological tip, I share my experiences and how you can take advantage of them—ending our podcast with an insightful story.
The story will tell you something meaningful. The hint is: "maybe"
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Hi people,
Welcome to the new episode of Restoring Balance Podcast.
I am your host and friend, Manoj, a teacher from the heart and on a mission to make your journey more meaningful.
I bring guests to our podcast for conversations; we listen to their stories, asking them the questions that matter the most in restoring balance.
Balance in personal and public life, harmony in relationships, expanding your emotional intelligence and their journey that will inspire and empower you - in your journey!
Dive in to listen, laugh, cry and feel uplifted. Nourish your mind, body, intellect and soul because you are the hero and the changemaker.
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Connect with us:
https://true-yoga.de
Instagram - True Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/trueyogaheidelberg/
https://manoyogi.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@manoyogi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manoyogi_
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What a coincidence!!! - Welcome everybody to the 8th episode of Restoring Balance Podcast - Powered by True Yoga.
Today's podcast shines some light on the 8-limbs of yoga sutra and goes deep into the first 2 limbs - the ethics of yoga.
Ethics are not limited to work, civil society or an organisation - Patanjali Yoga Sutra gives us powerful ethics - not just for self-realisation but also for - How to live a better life - with peace, joy and balance.
Did you know there are ethical principles behind self-realisation? The Patanjali Yoga Sutra explain the path to Samadhi - starting from the first two limbs: Yama & Niyama. In this podcast, I bring you on the journey to practically understand this powerful ethical principle - so that you can restore balance in your life.
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Hi people,
Welcome to the new episode of Restoring Balance Podcast.
I am your host and friend, Manoj, a teacher from the heart and on a mission to make your journey more meaningful.
I bring guests to our podcast for conversations; we listen to their stories, asking them the questions that matter the most in restoring balance.
Balance in personal and public life, harmony in relationships, expanding your emotional intelligence and their journey that will inspire and empower you - in your journey!
Dive in to listen, laugh, cry and feel uplifted. Nourish your mind, body, intellect and soul because you are the hero and the changemaker.
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Connect with us:
https://true-yoga.de
https://manoyogi.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@manoyogi
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manoyogi_
Instagram - True Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/trueyogaheidelberg/
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Is it right to follow your passion? Is changing careers too risky? Does the thinking of the future make you feel anxious?
Today's RBP #7 podcast - brings you a person who is a living example of happy-go-lucky. A candid conversation with a young woman in her most beautiful phase of life - how she feels about relationships, her career, her future, and so much in between.
Jenny is my student who is a beginner with yoga, starting her true yoga journey during her pregnancy. We also discuss her yoga experience - this conversation will light up your heart, making you feel optimistic about life.
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Hi people,
Welcome to the new episode of Restoring Balance Podcast.
I am your host and friend, Manoj, a teacher from the heart and on a mission to make your journey more meaningful.
I bring guests to our podcast for conversations; we listen to their stories, asking them the questions that matter the most in restoring balance.
Balance in personal and public life, harmony in relationships, expanding your emotional intelligence and their journey that will inspire and empower you - in your journey!
Dive in to listen, laugh, cry and feel uplifted. Nourish your mind, body, intellect and soul because you are the hero and the changemaker.
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Connect with us:
https://true-yoga.de
https://manoyogi.com
Instagram - Manoyogi: https://www.instagram.com/manoyogi_/
Instagram - True Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/trueyogaheidelberg/
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Welcome to restoring balance podcast. Life is not easy, but it is not hard either - it is about learning the art and the science of balancing. We are on a mission to restore balance and inspire you to live happier, be successful and enjoy life in the most meaningful ways.
Come on this journey with me because you will learn, get inspired, feel better, and have something to gain and give back.
I can promise you that you will learn something valuable and thoughtful from this episode of Restoring Balance Podcast. I am sharing my studies and insights from the Yoga Sutra of Sage Patanjali, Srimad Bhagavad Gita from Mahabharatha and Kama Sutra of Sage Vātsyāyana.
Sounds heavy, but trust me - I try to make it simple, digestible and meaningful for you, so you can gain something valuable in restoring balance in your life.
Your comment and input are valuable. Please tell us what you think about this podcast. And, if this was something of value, share it with two people who would thank you for that.
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Hi people,
Welcome to the new episode of Restoring Balance Podcast.
I am your host and friend, Manoj, a teacher from the heart and on a mission to make your journey more meaningful.
I bring guests to our podcast for conversations; we listen to their stories, asking them the questions that matter the most in restoring balance.
Balance in personal and public life, harmony in relationships, expanding your emotional intelligence and their journey that will inspire and empower you - in your journey!
Dive in to listen, laugh, cry and feel uplifted. Nourish your mind, body, intellect and soul because you are the hero and the changemaker.
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What an incredible conversation with Dr GK!
What if I tell you that you can heal yourself and have a better life with three things?
(Please note: Bringing you the summary of our conversation - because of a technical glitch, Dr GK's sound is missing.)
Your thoughts, the food you eat and your relationship with yourself and others - simply being mindful of these three elements, you heal yourself inside-out.
Of course, it is not easy,,, and that is why we have this insightful and inspiring conversation with Dr. Gopal Krishna - a trained medical doctor from India, based and practising in the UK. He developed a proven "Spiritual Tablets" method containing 525 spiritual capsules to help you recover your health and well-being.
This conversation will inspire you to change something about your thought pattern, food habits and relationships inside-out, and that will help you restore balance.
More about Dr GK and his work:
Website: http://www.spiritualtablets.com/
App on Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=developer.prasanth.spiritualtablets&hl=en
The Healing Story: https://youtu.be/22PrvVhrMvw
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Hi folks,
Welcome to our new podcast. I am your host and friend, Manoj, a teacher from the heart on a mission to make your journey more meaningful.
I bring guests to our podcast for conversation; we listen to their stories, asking them the questions that matter the most in restoring balance. Balance in personal, and public life, harmony in relationships, expanding emotional intelligence and above all, their journey that will inspire and empowers you - in your journey!
Dive in to listen, laugh, cry and nourish your mind, body, intellect and soul because you are the hero and the changemaker.
More info:
https://true-yoga.de
https://manoyogi.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manoyogi_/
Instagram - True Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/trueyogaheidelberg/
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She was told that she would never become a mother. And, she proved them wrong.
Story of my dear student Gosia from Poland, a prominent animal rights law scholar and lawyer, and mother of two beautiful kids - In our conversation she shares how ambitions and career success drive got her into trouble - she was totally out of balance. How she consciously worked to restore her balance: health, well-being, hormones and spirituality.
You would love her story and her experiences. Stay tuned and learn about animal law, vegetarian diet, pregnancy, and yoga.
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Hi folks,
Welcome to our new podcast. I am your host and friend Manoj, a teacher from the heart on a mission to make your journey a little more meaningful.
I bring guests to our podcast, to have a conversation, we listen to their stories asking them the questions that matter the most in restoring balance. Balance in personal, and public life, harmony in relationships, expanding emotional intelligence and above all, their journey that will inspire and empowers you - in your journey!
Dive in to listen, laugh, cry and nourish your mind body intellect and soul, because you are the hero and you are the changemaker.
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Want to know what is a correct asana?
How to achieve union with your body, mind and breath - a correct asana. In this short cast, let's open up the topic of yoga.
My take on the Patanjali Yoga Sutra 2.46
स्थिरसुखमासनम् (Sthira Sukham Asanam)
Our philosophy at True Yoga Heidelberg is based on this aphorism.
Basically, you start small - be consistent and persistent - the asana becomes easier and more comfortable - however choose a simple asana, a posture that is not too hard to begin with.
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