Episode 55 of The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast is all about moving beyond dogmatic approaches to health.
On This show I share my personal evolution in my approach to yoga practice and nutrition.
I was challenged and inspired by Master Iyengar who said “5 breaths is not enough for me to explore the asana and learn about it’s full expression.”
"Dogma" refers to a set of principles or beliefs that are accepted without question, often as part of a particular ideology, religion, or system of thought. In a broader sense, dogma represents a rigid and uncompromising adherence to established beliefs, even in the face of contradictory evidence or alternative viewpoints. It can limit critical thinking and stifle open-mindedness.
Ways I have adjusted my yoga practice:
I focus on yogic behavior code and ethics more than on the physical aspects of yoga. I I ask myself "Am I becoming a better person?"
How I’ve become less dogmatic about eating:
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