The Modern Yogi Podcast
Modern Yogi Podcast
Yoga is WAY more than Lululemon and downward dogs. In the Modern Yogi podcast, we dive deep into the spiritual side of yoga! So if you’ve ever pondered the meaning of life or wondered what your purpose is— this podcast is for you! Join three friends (your book club buddies) as they take you verse by verse through ancient yoga scriptures starting with the world famous Bhagavad Gita!
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Sep 10, 2022 • 45min
#017 - Chapter 3: Verses 14 - 19
Why is sacrifice (yajna) so important? Krishna dives deeper into this concept of sacrifice and why it's critical in our lives. Truth be told, we are all sacrificing in different ways for various people already -- so why not make our sacrifices 'spiritual-ized'?
Sep 3, 2022 • 43min
#016 - Chapter 3: Verses 8 - 13
We can't just sit around Netflix and Chilling all day! Thus, Krishna explains in these verses that we all need to do something in this life, and the best thing to do is work in the consciousness of God. The notion of demigods is also brought up in these verses!
Aug 26, 2022 • 44min
#015 - Chapter 3: Verses 1-7
Arjuna is really good student so he’d like to know *exactly* what to do now! Thus, welcome to the wonderful chapter 3 where Krishna introduces the idea of karma-yoga. What is that? And how can it be used to better your life? We’ll answer this question and many more during the first few verses of this new chapter!
Aug 20, 2022 • 47min
#014 - Chapter 2: Verses 57 - 72 (End)
How do we have peace and happiness in our lives? Krishna answers this million dollar question now. If we can remain steady during good days and bad days, we are practicing true yoga. However, our senses are so strong and they pull us in so many directions, making us agitated and stressed out! So what can we do?! The summary of the major points of the Gita are laid out here!
Aug 11, 2022 • 43min
#013 - Chapter 2: Verses 51-56
What is devotion? What is service? Why is devotional service to Krishna the purpose of our lives? Arjuna begins to ask these questions as well as the big one: how do I become a better and more spiritual person?
Aug 5, 2022 • 45min
#012 - Chapter 2: Verses 44-50
Bhagavad Gita > Vedas. But wait, what are the Vedas? The Vedas are a HUGE body of spiritual texts originating in ancient India. Krishna is saying that understanding the main purpose of the Bhagavad Gita trumps everything written in the Vedas. Also, huge lesson in this chapter: Do your duty, but don’t be attached to the rewards that may come with it.
Jul 29, 2022 • 44min
#011 - Chapter 2: Verses 39-43
What do we take with us when we die? Our cars? Our iPhones? Our family? Nope, none of it. But we do take the amount of spiritual progress we make in this lifetime. Those who are trying to figure out the true goal of life are the wisest people in town.
Jul 23, 2022 • 44min
#010- Chapter 2: Verses 29-39
Krishna now begins to poke at Arjuna. He is basically saying: If we are all immortal souls, why are you so sad, Arjuna? Now that you know how the whole reincarnation thing works, don’t lose your reputation as a powerful soldier. Go do your duty, protect the citizens, and fight for justice!
Jul 16, 2022 • 44min
#009 - Chapter 2: Verses 20-28
So the soul is like Wolverine, no one can kill it! Which means, if we are the soul and not this body, we must be immortal, right? Right. During these verses, Krishna explains how powerful and indestructible the soul truly is.
Jul 8, 2022 • 44min
#008 - Chapter 2: Verses 16-19
What is the soul? Do we have one? Do hamsters have souls? During these verses we dive deeper into the nature and characteristics of the soul.
