Let's Talk Yoga
Welcome to the Let's Talk Yoga podcast—your ultimate online destination for everything yoga. Think of it as your virtual yoga school, offering something for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned yoga teacher, a dedicated student, or simply curious about the deeper layers of yoga.
Join host Arundhati Baitmangalkar, an immigrant yoga teacher, studio owner, global mentor, and creator of some of the most sought-after yoga teacher training programs in the world. Each week, we bring you valuable insights, in-depth conversations with renowned yoga teachers, and an abundance of yoga resources designed to inspire, educate, and transform.
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"You Don’t Know How to Study Yoga” The Traditional Framework We’ve Ignored
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Are we actually studying yoga, or just consuming it? In this episode, I explore the traditional frameworks that shaped authentic yogic learning and why modern education often skips the foundations. If you’re serious about deepening your practice beyond certifications, this conversation will shift your perspective.
Episode Highlights:
- The difference between modern yoga education and traditional teacher-student learning
- Why student qualification (Adhikari Bheda) mattered before receiving teachings
- The method of progressive revelation (Arundhati Darshana Nyaya)
- Traditional classifications of yoga students in Hatha Yoga
- The threefold process of learning: listening, reflection, and deep assimilation
- The three valid means of knowledge outlined in the Yoga Sutras
- The four foundational qualifications for serious spiritual study
- The structure and progression of the four chapters of the Yoga Sutras
- Kriya Yoga as a practical framework for disciplined study
- Why slowing down and refining your approach changes everything
Prana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern Italy
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