Living In Alignment Savira Gupta - Arya Samaj tradition & pitfalls of Westernized yoga
Savira Gupta comes from a family of strong women rooted in the Arya Samaj Tradition; founded in April 1875 by Swami Dayanand Saraswati, who wanted to revive the Vedic way of life and the need to create a just society for all.
She spent her childhood in Malaysia, formative years in India, teenage years in France and adult years in the UK, Europe and the USA, and this has given Savira the foundation to relate to people from all walks of life and culture.
With over 20 years of teaching experience, Savira approaches yoga through the lens of a sadhaka and seeker. Her approach to teaching invites exploration, and understanding how yoga is a way of life not just modern postures.
Her holistic style of teaching encompasses the understanding of the physical, subtle and causal body.
Her classes are interactive; combining the key principles of the teachings with a dash of humour.
IN THIS EPISODE:
--Savira's path living yoga, and moving from student to yoga teacher
--Fascinating insight and wisdom from the Arya Samaj tradition that empowers women
--Considerations around what Westernised yoga is lacking
--Unpacking the role of a yoga teacher
--Essential reflections when considering what is behind the aspiration to teach yoga for so many people
--Savira's personal guidance for more depth on your path
CONNECT WITH SAVIRA:
Website: https://www.saviragupta.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savvirag/
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ABOUT YOUR HOST, AMY LANDRY:
A beacon for those craving a connection to tradition and timeless wisdom, Amy has cemented herself as a global yoga teacher, ayurvedic practitioner, mentor, podcast host, speaker, and facilitator of the Study Yoga Summit. Based in Australia and renowned for her sold-out international retreats, Amy has contributed extensively to Australian Yoga Journal, Om Yoga & Lifestyle magazine, YOGA Magazine (UK), and Nature & Health magazine (AU). She has presented at Wanderlust, Evolve Festival, Byron Spirit Fest, and Ekam Yoga Festival. You can listen to her Living In Alignment podcast on all major platforms. A registered senior yoga teacher, Amy aims to amalgamate several Indian disciplines into daily life with the hope of inspiring her community to have a tangible relationship with living yoga–rather than seeing it as an isolated practice.
WEBSITE: https://amyelandry.com/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/amyelandry/