Living In Alignment

Katie Rose is a yoga teacher, ayurveda guide and author with over 25 years of experience in the world of wellness alongside many thousands of teaching hours under her belt. She is a doula and teacher for the Australian Doula College. Katie was the manager of the prestigious TriYoga centre in London before moving to Sydney and opening Samadhi Yoga in 2004 followed by Jivamukti Yoga Sydney which at its peak was a four-studio business. Her popular online courses have helped hundreds of women from all over the world in empower themselves.  Much of Katie’s work focuses on the Australian seasons, landscape and Indigenous culture and she has a keen passion for respecting First Nation’s wisdom as well as animal rights and the environment. She is the founder and host of the annual Bhakti Women’s Online Yoga Summit and the author of several internationally available books published by Rockpool Publishing including ‘Mindful Living’ and ‘The Yoga of Birth’. Katie helps women go from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to living a life that is vibrant, creative and abundant.  She lives in Sydney, Australia with her partner and her five children in a loud and busy household where her meditation practice keeps her sane! Within this episode: Katie’s past life calling and blessing of good karma with her teachers Unravelling the esoteric and feminine approach to Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras The value of inner authority when understanding yoga related texts Weaving the masculine and feminine qualities into daily life, personally and professionally Being in relationship with the subtle yogic body, the pranamaya kosha, in a practical way Katie’s capacity to utilise her time and presence with depth How Katie has curated her career with boundaries and devotion to her family How Katie embraces the role of matriarch in her home Building community, bringing people together both in person and online The challenges and biggest learning from hosting online live summits Katie’s favourite book recommendations on Yoga and Ayurveda The controversial book Katie is currently reading and the biggest takeaway from it Connect with Katie via her website: https://www.bhaktirose.com.au/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhakti.rose/ Mentioned in the episode: The Secret Power of Yoga, by Nischala Joy Devi Don’t Just Sit There! By Biet Simkin The Path of Practice, by Maya Tiwari Eve in Exile: And the Restoration of Femininity, by Rebekah Merkle

Mark Breadner is a luminary in the world of yoga and meditation education, boasting over five decades of devoted practice. Known as a teacher of teachers and Australia's longest-serving yoga educator, Mark is the creator of YogaCoach and a certified somatic psychotherapist. He has dedicated his career to empowering yoga teachers to become transformational leaders. Beyond training thousands of yoga and meditation teachers, his expertise has led him to become a "Body/Mind" coach for Olympic Gold medalists and World Champions in swimming & surfing. His passion and focus aim to foster a new generation of yoga teachers, providing essential skills for this deeply transformative practice and teaching. In this episode, uncover: Mark’s introduction to yoga through his mother as a child How Mark came to yoga and came to teaching as a teenager What Mark’s practice and life looked like in his early days Mark’s experience of traveling India years ago and what it showed him Mark’s vision and mission for yoga teachers and facilitating teacher trainings What prana is and why this understanding is fundamental to the practice and path of yoga The basics of subtle yogic anatomy Misunderstandings and risks around the Breathwork trend and pranayama How the Western interest in science needs to be paired with Spirit How Yoga is now part of the fitness movement as an alternate fitness offering Seeing the body through the lens of yoga The questionable value of Western anatomy and physiology in the context of yoga What we lose through the commercialisation of yoga How Yoga Teachers can avoid becoming a commodity How yoga could be at the leading edge of the health and wellbeing industry How a Yoga Teacher can find their niche within their work in the world Yoga without asana How mastery of mental stability must arise before building prana How to get the most change and improvement in your body whilst being kind to oneself The essential, holistic, sequential approach to yoga How to live yoga and embrace being an energetic, subtle being The value of fasting as it pertains to yoga Mark’s 3 recommended books His message to yoga teachers  UPCOMING EVENTS: 2023: NEWCASTLE Sept 16th CENTRAL COAST Sept 17th BRISBANE Sept 23 SOUTH SYDNEY Sept 30 BALI Meditation Training Immersion Oct 27-31 FREE BREATH CHALLENGE: https://challenge.yogacoach.com/ Connect with Mark via his website https://www.yogacoach.com/ and also on Instagram @mark.breadner or https://www.instagram.com/mark.breadner/ Mentioned: IYTA - International Yoga Teachers Association The Oxygen Advantage - Patrick McKeown Tantra of the Yoga Sutras - Alan Finger The Kybalion

Octavio Salvado’s mission is simple: to share Yoga with the world in the way that it was intended – as a spiritual science, not an exercise routine. Everything he teaches is lineage-based, integrated over decades of a hardcore commitment to personal practice. Octavio considers himself a student above all else - a relentless student with unwavering commitment to this extraordinary path that has the potential to truly heal, realign, and empower the world. As a teacher, Octavio has a firm resolve to spend his life helping other dedicated students find more depth in their practices, and more purpose, self-reliance, joy and freedom in their daily lives. He holds absolute certainty that Yoga, when practiced correctly, can provide this. Octavio currently lives in Bali with his amazing wife, Emma and their two wild kids, where together they run The Practice – a Yoga institute dedicated to keeping the tradition alive. Connect and study with Octavio at thepracticebali.com and on Instagram at @thepracticebaliyoga - plus check out the Moon Sun Fire app should you feel drawn to cultivating a solid home practice. Here is some of what you’ll find within this episode: Insight into Octavio’s path, including the early influences and pivotal moments. The truth about Dharma and our duty in life. The problem with our current yoga world and the mainstream practices. What sharpens our intellect and highest expression of Buddhi. What Octavio is guilty of. How modern yoga classes do not facilitate Dharmic living. Embracing wealth and shared prosperity within the community. The essence of Sanātana Dharma in daily life. Lessons of eternal truth. A true tell tale sign you’re on the right path. Uncovering ever present abundance. Insights into Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra. The central theme within Tantra. The ultimate stairway to higher yoga. Key components within Hatha Yoga. Two essential roles of Asana. The most important defining qualities of an excellent yoga teacher. Mentioned: David Goulet - https://chakrayoga.com/ Autobiography of a Yogi - Paramahansa Yogananda Grab a cuppa and join us for this riveting conversation.

Paula Crossfield is a Vedic astrologer and Business Coach dedicated to helping a million spirit-led entrepreneurs make more money and impact so they can bankroll the change they want to see in the world. She believes that when spiritually grounded business owners are aligned with their purpose and the planets, they can earn massively and give back in profound ways to inspire a positive change in our culture – in fact Paula is able to give back and donate five figures every year from her overflow (that’s in USD!). Her insights on astrology and business strategy have helped her clients build sustainable five+ figure per month incomes while still embodying their values. When she's not helping her clients with proven strategies paired with astrology’s auspicious timing and insight, you can find Paula working in the garden on her 160 acre homestead where she and her husband are regenerating the forest and land for future generations. In this insightful episode: Paula shares the incredibly aligned, moving, and synchronistic story of her path Learn the influence of Paula’s first trip to India on the trajectory of her life Understand the distinct elements of Vedic Astrology Understand how Western astrology is different to Vedic astrology (the “eye of the veda”) Hear of the value of remedies in Vedic astrology How Jyotish (Vedic Astrology) is tied into Yoga and Ayurveda Learn how we can see ourselves through our unique stories and then gain headway to move forward well in life Discover the 3 key aspects of your chart which are the most valuable to pay attention to Three essential books to read Unravelling narratives and the resistance to wealth for those in spiritual communities and work Money as Shakti and Karma Building wealth into one’s business with the purpose to purely give back Paula’s empowering offerings and courses you can access https://www.weaveyourbliss.com/ https://www.instagram.com/weaveyourbliss/ Mentioned in the episode: Prakriti by Dr Robert Svoboda Shadow Yoga (Shandor Remete & Emma Balances) Dr Scott Blossom Allison Dennis BOOK: The Divine Forces of the Lunar Naksatras By Radhe (Susan Pfau) BOOK: Light On Life by Dr Robert Svoboda and  Hart de Fouw BOOK: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks BOOK: The Soul Of Money by Lynne Twist

Twenty years ago, Daniel Simpson quit his job as a foreign correspondent for The New York Times. It’s a long story – it wound up as a book – but to keep it brief, Daniel got high and freaked out while his colleagues hyped a bogus case for war. Daniel Simpson is the author of The Truth of Yoga, an accessible guide to yoga history and philosophy. He holds a master's degree in yoga studies (from School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London) and teaches courses at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, on yoga teacher trainings and via his website: truthofyoga.com In this wonderful episode we uncover: Daniels fascinating story working as a foreign correspondent, his curious and wild travels in India, his path as a yoga practitioner (by accident) and teacher, and more The motivation behind his book, The Truth Of Yoga, and how it has filled a gap in the market for yoga practitioners The many untruths of yoga The complexities around the meaning of “yoga” The questionable relevance of popular texts to yoga, as we know it today The real purpose of the Yoga Sutra The value, and barrier, of the Bhagavad Gita in our modern lives How we need to continue the innovation of yoga whilst respecting the culture and traditions The influence of Tantra on yoga as we know it today The relevance and misunderstandings of Tantra for yoga practitioners Clarifying the purpose of eastern chakra systems and the development of the chakras over time in the western world The varying auxiliaries or limbs of yoga, beyond Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga system The potential healing with an 8 limbed path Why all of this matters Applying discernment as we approach our studies Daniel’s upcoming retreat that integrates theory and practice Daniel’s online offerings and courses Mentioned:  Swami Hariharananda Aranya - Yoga Philosophy of Patanjali with Bhasvati Kurt Leland - Rainbow Body CONNECT WITH DANIEL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielcsimpson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthofyoga/ Website: http://truthofyoga.com & https://www.danielsimpson.info/ Substack: https://ancientfutures.substack.com/ Podcast: Ancient Futures - https://ancientfutures.substack.com/ Yoga Retreat: https://bit.ly/uk-retreat August 2023

Vikram Jeet Singh took his first asana class in 2006. After steady practice he went on to finish a 500 hour Teacher Training in Kerala, India in early 2008. After teaching part time for a few months, Vikram was called to switch careers and ultimately left a HR job to pursue full time yoga teaching.  Over the course of the years gone by he has accumulated more than  11,000 hours of teaching experience across the US, Canada, and India. Vikram is an Ayurvedic practitioner having completed his studies from the Kripalu School Of Ayurveda. Vikram completed his training with Bernie Clark in November 2015 and is a certified Yin Yoga Teacher. More recently, Vikram received authorization from Sharath Jois to teach the Ashtanga primary series. Being born AND growing up in India, Vikram has always been fascinated with the rich history and stories from the Indian culture which were a big part of his childhood. His passion for sharing this wisdom and deep desire to study Yoga History & Philosophy has lead him to be part of the lead faculty for Modo Yoga, where he teaches modules on the history of yoga alongside the wisdom of the Yoga Sutra, Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads. He also runs mentorship courses and workshops for teachers, studios and practitioners to help bring yoga in every aspect of our lives.  A strong advocate of true diversity & inclusion, Vikram consults yoga teachers and studios on cultural appropriation, decolonisation, and inclusion in both yoga and related spaces. Vikram loves to share his culture and experience of growing up in India, and believes that all practitioners at some point, should visit the birthplace of Yoga. To help support that initiative, he hosts annual retreats in India, where he currently lives - in Goa - with his wife, Melissa and their daughter, Satya. In this episode we uncover and learn: The presence of Yoga as being woven into the fabric of daily life as a child in India The influence of Vikram’s grandfather, planting seeds of yoga throughout his upbringing The cultural context of yoga The current yoga culture and trends across India What a genuinely culturally immersive experience of India is What yoga means and looks like in India Misrepresentation VS Cultural Appropriation How to not cross the line of ethical representation of yoga What drives the misrepresentation of yoga What we can do to have integrity in presenting yoga What reflections and questions around inclusion and diversity we should we be having a community Diversity VS Decolonisation Reverence and sanctity in preserving yoga Contemplating the desire for Guru and lineage Why some Gurus fall from grace How the teachings of yoga traditions are not dependent on a Guru The value in considering your own composition and mental qualities to know which schools and systems would be ideal, regardless of trends How all roads of yoga lead to the same place or end goal Taking ownership of our path The hustle culture of studentship in yoga How Vikram can support you if you’re a student, teacher, or studio owner, in sharing history, philosophy, and ethics How Vikram’s courses and offerings can support you as a student seeking more depth of knowledge without the YTT price tag You can connect with Vikram on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/wanderingmat/ and find his offerings here: https://www.yogifuel.com/vikraminstabio 

Raghunath Cappo is a masterful yoga teacher, Bhakti yoga devotee, ex-monk, punk rock icon, and a father of five. Raghu lives in upstate New York on his SuperSoul farm, where he hosts teacher trainings and seva immersions.   In his early years, a teenager in search for depth and meaning, he fled his suburban life and went to New York City and found his people, his community. Raghunath - or Ray, as he was known at the time - started a band and a record label, then wild success followed. By the late 1980s Youth Of Today had thousands of fans cementing Raghunath as a leading voice and trendsetter at the centre of the hard-core punk rock culture.  Naturally, an existential desire led him to call it quits. In his early 20s he walked away from this life and headed to India on a spiritual pilgrimage that ultimately led him to the holy village of Vrindavan. During this time he fell in love with the wisdom, insight, and traditions of Bhakti yoga. He remained there for six years living as a monk. Hence this is when Ray became Raghunath. Inevitably returning back to the US, he has since pursued a life of sharing the teachings of yoga and taking groups on incredible pilgrimages - or Yatras - within India every year. He also facilitates exceptional yoga teacher trainings annually. Raghunath co-hosts the Wisdom Of The Sages podcast, delving deep into the Bhakti Yoga teachings from the Srimad Bhagavatam. In this episode we unravel: - The pivotal moments along Raghunath's journey thus far which has influenced his work today, including his flipping the script on the punk rock culture of the time. - His experience connecting with the Christian community and the common thread between all belief systems. - True inclusivity, what it looks like, and how we can live it. - The beauty of diversity. - His interest in yoga through a desire for spiritual truth. - The challenge in transmitting the teachings of yoga to the punk rock community, which sharpened his study and spiritual thirst. - Upper case "Love". - The essence of the Bhakti Yoga tradition. - The path of Bhukti and Mukti. - How to understand the context of the Bhagavad Gita. - The holy vortexes of India. - The value of being held by a teacher when venturing throughout India and holy places. - Raghunath's biggest takeaway and lesson from being a parent. Connect with Raghunath at https://www.raghunath.yoga/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raghunathyogi/ Mentioned in this episode: https://krishnadharma.com/mahabharata-the-greatest-spiritual-epic-of-all-time/ https://www.amarchitrakatha.com/ Srimad Bhagavatam Bhagavad Gita https://www.somethingdivinefilm.com/trailer

Clancy Allen is a birth mentor and birth keeper, wise woman, and mother to a spirited 4 year old boy. Clancy honours the continuum of the childbearing phases from preconception, to pregnancy, birth, and motherhood, as potent opportunities for personal growth and transformation. After transitioning away from a career as a Lawyer to study yoga and kinesiology, it was pregnancy that catalysed Clancy's interest in birth. Her passion to support women during the childbearing continuum was born with her son. She went on to study as a Sacred Birth doula with Anna Watts, Birthing From Within, and the Radical Birth Keeper School. Clancy holds space for women to recover their inner authority and voice, to remember their innate birthing wisdom and power, and to experience birth as a joyous initiation to mothering. Clancy offers birth mentoring and birth keeping, postnatal mother support, mothering the mother ceremonies, and her online course, Yoga for Empowered Birth.She believes that peaceful, primal, biological, loving birth is the revolution our world needs, now. In this episode, we chat about: •Clancy's journey from lawyer to birth keeper •Her own personal birth challenges •Birthing in "the system" and what we need to understand about this •Freebirth, and how this is becoming far less radical in our world today •The book Clancy recommends •The role of a doula and birthkeeper •What you may need to keep close to your chest •The responsibility we have as women to own our birth story •The conditioning and programming we must face to ensure a more natural and ideal birth experience •How natural, innate birth is being lost and forgotten •Clancy's daily non-negotiable and what she is currently studying •All the ways in which you can tap into this work with her Connect with Clancy via her website, womancraftway.com, or on Instagram at @womancraftway ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ If you can think of someone whom would benefit from this dialogue, please do them a favour & send it their way. That is the best way to get these conversations into the ears & hearts of our wider community!

Courtney Carver launched her blog "Be More with Less" in 2010 and is one of the top bloggers in the world on the subject of minimalism. She has been featured in countless articles, podcasts, and interviews on simplicity. She is the bestselling author of Soulful Simplicity and the creator of the minimalist fashion challenge, Project 333, which is now a book available for purchase wherever books are sold. Courtney's work addresses downsizing, creating space to notice your life, and how to enjoy what matters most to you. If you've been searching for someone or something to help you simplify your life, declutter your mind, and connect with your heart, then this conversation is just for you. We chat about: •How a health diagnosis was the turning point for Courtney's work •The importance and value behind decluttering and finding more simplicity •Some insights into the Project 333 book •How the external is a reflection of what needs addressing internally •Some potent prompts from her work •What a capsule wardrobe is •A common misconception around minimalism •The exciting upcoming 31 day program rolling out Dec 1st •Courtney's greater inspiration and teacher •What self care and living in alignment looks like for Courtney •And many other inspiring nuggets of wisdom! Connect with Courtney via bemorewithless.com, Instagram @bemorewithless + @project333 + @soulandwitpodcast

An Indian yoga practitioner in the Shankaracharya tradition, Susanna Barkataki is the founder of Ignite Yoga Wellness Institute & runs Ignite Be Well 200/500 Yoga Training programs. She is an E-RYT 500, Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT). She is the author of the forthcoming book Honor Yoga's Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice. With an Honors degree in Philosophy from UC Berkeley and a Masters in Education from Cambridge College, Barkataki is a diversity, accessibility, inclusivity, and equity (DAIE) yoga unity educator who created the ground-breaking Honor {Don't Appropriate} Yoga Summit with more than 10,000 participants. In this episode, we: •Dig into Susanna's background, how she came to this work and message •Define invaluable terms within the context of yoga •Discuss appropriation, colonisation, and appreciation within the global yoga community •Explore the concepts of Tokenization, Sterilization, and White Centering •Get to hear a couple of Susanna's suggestions of how we can be in greater integrity as students, teachers, and studio owners •Learn about her brand new book, releasing in November 2020 •Honouring tradition and lineage •And of course, much more. Download a free chapter of Susanna's upcoming book: https://embraceyogasroots.com/book-chapter/ Connect with Susanna: Instagram susannabarkataki.com embraceyogasroots.com ignitebewell.com