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What Madonna’s Yoga Instructor Can Teach Us About Gut Health

Jun 3, 2021
NYC-based yoga teacher Eddie Stern, known for high-profile clients like Madonna, shares insights on yoga beyond poses. He discusses the link between yoga, gut health, and daily practices for lasting change. Topics include Patanjali's sutras, gut analysis, benefits of daily yoga, advanced breathing techniques, and the shift to Zoom yoga classes during the pandemic.
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  • Yoga goes beyond poses to connect with true self through restraining the mind and engaging body, breath, surrender.
  • Pure food, digestion techniques from yoga can positively impact gut health by promoting mental clarity, strong memory.

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Understanding Yoga Philosophy and Practice

Yoga, as explained by Eddie Stern, delves into the ancient tradition of Patanjali's teachings, emphasizing a practice of eliminating extraneous mental activities to connect with one's true self. Through methods like Kriya Yoga and the Ashtanga Yoga's eight limbs, practitioners aim to restrain the mind by engaging the body, breath, and surrender. This profound definition of yoga goes beyond physical postures, serving as a pathway to self-realization and awareness.

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