The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Yoga of the Mind

Mar 20, 2023

In this enlightening conversation, yoga teacher Jessamyn Stanley, known for her inclusive approach and author of 'Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance,' shares insights from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. She emphasizes that yoga extends beyond physical postures to include kindness and self-reflection. Jessamyn recounts her personal journey to self-acceptance and discusses the importance of the niyamas and asanas in promoting mental wellness. The dialogue highlights yoga as a path of lifelong learning, acceptance, and spiritual growth.

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The Eight Limb Path: The Niyamas

01:31

The Value of Commitment to Patanjali's Eightfold Path

03:54

Intro

2min

Journey to Self-Acceptance through Yoga

13min

Exploring the Niyamas: Internal Responsibilities in Yoga

4min

The Essence of Asanas

6min

Exploring the Final Stages of the Eightfold Path

2min

Patanjali's Eightfold Journey

9min

Embracing the Yogic Journey: A Path of Acceptance and Intention

4min

We often think of yoga as a physical exercise - but a centuries-old Sanskrit text, The Yoga Sutras, share teachings intended to improve both the body and mind. The author, Patanjali, makes clear that the poses and stretches are only part of picture - we also need to be kind, contemplative and grounded.

Jessamyn Stanley (yoga teacher and author of Yoke: My Yoga of Self-Acceptance) takes Dr Laurie Santos through Patanjali's text - saying its lessons "can be applied in every circumstance, no matter who you are or where you are".

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