Escaping Samsara

S2, Ep.13 Eddie Stern on Life After Ashtanga

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Mar 29, 2024
Renowned yoga teacher Eddie Stern discusses his transformative journey, moving away from Ashtanga practice to explore new asanas and sequences. He shares his realization of no longer desiring his old practice, emphasizing the importance of being present amidst change. The discussion touches on fluidity in practice, personal growth, and finding what truly serves us.
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ANECDOTE

Eddie's 30-Year Ashtanga Journey

  • Eddie Stern practiced Ashtanga yoga intensely for about 30 years and achieved mastery at a young age.
  • Over time, he felt drained and spiritually unfulfilled by the sequences and shifted away from traditional practice.
INSIGHT

Ego's Hold on Practice

  • Eddie realized his identification with Ashtanga became an ego-driven mechanism.
  • This attachment diverted him from yoga's original spiritual quest for self-understanding.
ADVICE

Adapt Practice to Personal Needs

  • If a yoga practice ceases to nourish you physically or spiritually, explore other approaches.
  • Listen to your body and mind; switching practices can help heal longstanding pains and reinvigorate growth.
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