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How Innovation Got Yoga to where it is Now with Ryan Glidden Apr 12, 2018

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One of the yogic luminaries of our time, B.K.S. Iyengar said that "in order for yoga to survive, it needs to innovate." We explore how yoga has innovated and what the practice of yoga might look like in the near future with MOSAIC Co-Founder Ryan Glidden.

Yoga and the Intersection of Faiths. Mar 28, 2018

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Can one be Christian, Jewish or Muslim and still practice yoga? I often get asked this question. A spirited dialogue around how yoga can be a tool to deepen one's beliefs and ultimately strengthen one's connection to God across faiths.

Spirit v. Soul Mar 15, 2018

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Are spirit and soul interchangeable terms? We grapple with these two big concepts. We look into various ways of understanding the nature and function of the soul and spirit.

Note: A clarification: We reference the "siddhi" powers that refer to the Brahmin priests and later, the yogi's, sannyasins, who received the siddhis.

The Mind- A Yogic Perspective with Ryan Glidden Mar 06, 2018

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Yoga is a practice that begins in our minds. Yoga has a unique perspective on what the mind is. In this episode, we are joined by MOSAIC Co-Founder, Ryan Glidden who explores how yoga defines the mind and how our yoga practice at best is designed to evolve our minds.

Pratayahara to Samadhi. Deep Dive. Feb 24, 2018

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It is not all about exercising the body; the Yoga Sutras tell us that the goal is meditative absorption. When we turn within, we descend into the heart and come to dwell in pure consciousness. In this episode, we turn our attention to meditation and the roles of concentration, stillness, and silence.

Asana and Pranayama. Deep Dive. Feb 15, 2018

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Postures and breathing are without a doubt the core of all physical forms of yoga...but how long have they been around? This episode uncovers some of the misconceptions about ancient yoga.

Yamas and Niyamas. Deep Dive. Feb 15, 2018

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We begin our grapple with our deep dive into the world of Patanjali's 8 Limbs. Who is this Patanjali? What did yoga look like during that era? Before any profound or meaningful activity, we must prepare the foundation. This episode casts light onto the critical importance of ethics. How does one live yoga?

Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga - Short and Sweet Feb 09, 2018

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A fun and face-paced overview of the famous Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. In less than one hour, we guide you on a whirlwind tour of the highlights of "classical" yoga.

Yoga Therapy with Susana Jones Feb 02, 2018

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Yoga Therapy is rapidly becoming a reputable profession that serves human beings in uncovering the essential well-being within us all. Susana Jones, founder of Urban Yogi and Yoga Therapist-in-Training joins us to help us better understand this new field in holistic health.

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The Deep Dive, What is Yoga? Feb 01, 2018

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We peer deeply into the fascinating development of yoga, all while exploring the unique practices that went along with each stage.

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