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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Jun 12, 2023 • 46min
#047 - Chapter 7: Verses 1 - 4
Welcome to Chapter 7! One of the biggest existential questions that one can ask is, Who is God? Well, to know someone is to love someone. Thus, this is the chapter where we learn all about who Krishna truly is.
Jun 5, 2023 • 43min
#046 - Chapter 6: Verses 41 - 47
Spiritual loophole ALERT! Krishna tells Arjuna that whatever spiritual credit you put in your spiritual bank account, you never lose it, lifetime after lifetime. As we close out chapter 6, Krishna explains what type of birth a wannabe modern yogi (all of us!) can expect to have in their next lifetime.
May 29, 2023 • 46min
#045 - Chapter 6: Verses 35 - 40
Arjuna is like ‘no bueno, I can’t still my mind’ and Krishna is like, with practice, you can do anything, even meditate! But then Arjuna asks a very important question, what if one starts on their journey to become a modern yogi but…fails?
May 22, 2023 • 46min
#044 - Chapter 6: Verses 31 - 34
The tiny bit of Krishna that resides inside all of us is called Paramatma, or the Supersoul. The fun part is that a modern yogi realizes that the Supersoul and Krishna are both the same. Krishna explains this and Arjuna finally speaks — all in this riveting episode!
May 15, 2023 • 45min
#043 - Chapter 6: Verses 29 - 30
Have you ever felt the presence of the Divine in nature? When swimming in the ocean? When hiking a mountain? How about at a coffee shop? Or while doing your laundry? Learn how a true modern yogi can see Krishna in everything!
May 7, 2023 • 44min
#042 - Chapter 6: Verses 24 - 28
What type of mood does a modern yogi have? A mood of determination and faith. Once a modern yogi can control the mind and senses, and bring them back to focus whenever they wander, then they can achieve the highest stage of perfect happiness…loving service to Krishna.
May 1, 2023 • 44min
#041 - Chapter 6: Verses 19 - 23
Are you an over-thinker? Do you find your mind wandering all over the place? Krishna lays out the mood and consequential joy that be attained through learning to steady our minds through meditation.
Apr 24, 2023 • 45min
#040 - Chapter 6: Verses 16 - 18
Do you sleep too much? Sleep too little? Do you eat too much? Eat too little? Odd questions to ask but Krishna actually talks about how to regulate your everyday habits so you can become a successful modern yogi.
Apr 17, 2023 • 44min
#039 - Chapter 6: Verses 13 - 15
What should we think of when we meditate? Should we even be thinking at all? Krishna lays out the groundwork for the mood of meditation in these verses.
Apr 10, 2023 • 42min
#038 - Chapter 6: Verses 10 - 12
With all the distractions in this world, how does one even begin to concentrate?! Krishna lays out the foundation on how to breathe, meditate, and be a true modern yogi.
