Build Your Ideal Spring Morning Routine Using Yogic Wisdom | Yoga Off the Mat Podcast | Divya Bala
Ashton Hall and Mel Robbins may be trending right now for their...intense...morning routines. But your morning doesn't have to look like that for you to start your day on the best foot. This episode is the first in a seasonal series about how to use the principles of yoga philosophy and its sister science Ayurveda to customize your morning routine - both for your unique needs and for the season.Podcast & Host Links Website: www.divyabala.comInstagram: @divyabala @yogaoffthematpodcastYoutube.com/divyabalaPatreon.com/divyabala
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Yoga Has Mentally Prepared You For Major Societal Transition
Whether or not we like it -- change is in the air. Socially, politically, spiritually. You may not realize it but yoga has prepared you with the mental resilience to face it head on. Here's how.In this episode, I share 5 simple yogic tactics to fortify yourself ahead of major change.Podcast & Host LinksWebsite: www.divyabala.comInstagram: Host: @divyabala Podcast: @yogaoffthematpodcastYoutube: Youtube.com/divyabalaPatreon: Patreon.com/divyabala
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How to Choose the Right Yoga Teacher Training Program: Key Factors To Consider
Some people think it's unethical. Some people think it's essential.
Either way, it's a massive industry that's only gaining more and more traction: The Yoga Teacher Training.
In this episode, I share the origins of how yoga was passed down and taught, and how that has evolved with the birth of the yoga industry.
You'll also get a framework of inquiry to understand your intentions and whether YTT is right for you, PLUS a checklist to help you choose the right training program.
Podcast & Host Links
Website:
www.divyabala.com
Instagram:
Host: @divyabala
Podcast: @yogaoffthematpodcast
Youtube:
Youtube.com/divyabala
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The Surprising Truth About Building a Yoga Practice Nobody Tells You
One of the questions I get asked most frequently is "How do I build a yoga practice from scratch?"In this episode, I offer a 5-step framework to help you build a yoga practice of your own - and you might be surprised at how simple it is! You'll incorporate elements from the 8-limbed path and integrate your practice into your life, both on and off the mat. Yoga doesn't have to be hard or scary - it just needs dedication, compassion and a little discipline.Podcast & Host Linkswww.divyabala.comHost: @divyabalaPodcast: @yogaoffthematpodcastYoutube.com/divyabala
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Prana: How To Harness Your Vital Energy And Boost Your Quality Of Life
Learn about an essential element of yoga, Prana - your vital life energy. We unpack what it is, how to sense it, practices that enhance or deplete it, and how to optimize it to improve your quality of life. The episode ends with a short pranayama practice so you can experience the sensation firsthand.
In this episode we discuss:
What is that indescribable feeling yoga gives us? Where does it come from?
What is energy, as it pertains to yoga?
Yoga and it’s effects on our energy
How our body and breath are conduits of this energy
What is subtle energy?
What are bandhas? How do they impact our energy?
How does asana affect Prana?
How do you apply these practrices to in a holistically engage your Prana?
Resources and references
Books
Integral Yoga by Sri Aurobindo
Light on Yoga by BKS Iyegar
Mind Your Breathing by Sundar Balasubramanian
Articles:
‘Understanding Prana’ by David Frawley https://yogainternational.com/article/view/understanding-prana/
Perception of Subtle Energy “Prana”, and Its Effects During Biofield Practices: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10498708/
'Secrets of the five pranas' by Vamadeva Shastri https://www.vedanet.com/the-secrets-of-the-five-pranas/
Podcast & Host Links
Website: (changing soon!)
www.hidivya.com
Instagram:
Host: @divyabala
Podcast: @yogaoffthematpodcast
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Youtube.com/divyabala
In “Yoga Off The Mat," host Divya Balakrishnan, ERYT-200, takes listeners on the profound journey of decolonizing yoga. Through discussions on philosophy, social justice, self-improvement, and mental and physical wellness, this podcast offers listeners a unique opportunity to dive deep and apply yoga in every aspect of their lives. By providing tools for self-inquiry, resources to deepen knowledge, and engaging discussion and journaling prompts, "Yoga Off The Mat" empowers individuals to embark on their own transformative path to embodying yoga on and off the mat.
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