Pain can be our Guru or our greatest teacher. We learn about our strengths and weaknesses. In my experience when everything stops due to pain we have to find the courage to face the new normal. Pain can prompt new growth and make us more resilient. We also learn to count our blessings. Sometimes the only way out is through. We cannot hide, we have to take action otherwise the pain continues. Wisdom of yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda can be very valuable to recover from painful experiences. 

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This episode is all about conversations with Shannon Crow, we are chitchatting about yoga business of yoga and much more. Shannon  (she/her) is a trainer and consultant working for yoga teachers who are ready to specialize, stand out and run a profitable yoga business. She hosts The Connected Yoga Teacher podcast and Facebook group; offering support to yoga teachers around the globe. She gets how isolating it can be to leave a yoga teacher training.

Shannon specializes in teaching Yoga for Pelvic Health. She didn’t always have a niche though. She tried many paths first; working as a yoga studio manager, YTT director, yoga school founder, Thai yoga massage therapist and all while raising three children.

She knows what it is like to just keep signing up for yoga teacher training, thinking this is the ticket to expertise, knowledge and confidence. She understands yoga teacher burnout firsthand and how niche work, a supportive community and business education can make all the difference. 

Shannon is the founder of Pelvic Health Professionals, an online membership for anyone working with individuals who have a pelvis. She leads a 20-hour Yoga for Pelvic Health training both online and in person.

Shannon Crow - Links 

The Connected Yoga Teacher,
Website: https://www.theconnectedyogateacher.com/

FB Group (for yoga teachers): https://www.facebook.com/groups/connectedyogateacher

Pelvic Health Professionals

Website: https://pelvichealthprofessionals.com/

FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/PelvicHealthProfessionals

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I have been practicing and teaching meditation for many years now. Daily meditation practice can give us a sense of calm, peace, and much more. There are many benefits of meditation yet so many of us find it hard to meditate, or maybe don’t know where to start. On this journey of meditation, I have been asked questions like ‘what is perfect meditation?’ or  ‘what is the best meditation?’  Is it breathe focus or is it a mantra or something else? And so on. In this podcast, I am discussing these questions, and exploring different techniques, there is also a story from the wisdom of yoga. enjoy

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New year’s resolution or intention setting. Beginning of every year we revisit our goals, our dreams, and our new ideas, and take stock of how we are living our life.  While some set new years resolutions and make them come true others struggle to commit to these resolutions. The resolutions fizzle out and we go back to our previous year's pattern. How can we set intentions which will come true? I have given a few tips and suggestions to help you with your new year's resolutions. These suggestions & tips are from the wisdom of yoga, which will help you to set intentions that will come true. How wonderful it will be to manifest your heartfelt desires for yourself and for this world, it is just one step away

I have created a course that will help you set your heartfelt intention. Here is the link for more info https://sunitayoga.com/product/sankalpa-embody-your-heartfelt-intention/

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Intention setting, at the beginning of every year so many of us set intentions. but most of the resolutions fizzle out. Why does this happen? and how can we set an intention or aim or goal that will show a positive result?  In this episode, I am discussing yoga's concept of Sanlakpa, which roughly means heartfelt intention. 
I am also very happy to announce ‘Sankalpa, embodying your heartfelt intention course'. Start your new year with this course, it is designed to help you to plant the seed of your Sankalpa or heartfelt intention in your subconscious. This course will help you to direct all your energies towards completing the Sankalpa or your heartfelt intention.

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In this podcast episode, I am reflecting on 2022. I am reflecting on how and why I started the podcast, the amazing guests I had on the podcast, and the topics I shared, and most of these topics were suggested by you the listeners. Thank you for all your love, I really appreciate you. wishing you happy, peaceful and joyous holidays
I am also very happy to announce  'Sakalpa, embodying your heartfelt intention course'. Start your new year with this course, it is designed to help you to plant the seed of your Sankalpa or heartfelt intention in your subconscious. This course will help you to direct all your energies towards completing the Sankalpa or your heartfelt intention.
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Daily practice of gratitude can be life-transforming. Gratitude is strongly associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, and positive energy, improves our health, helps us deal with adversity, and builds strong relationships. 

In the wisdom of Ayurveda, positive rituals are encouraged. In this episode, I am discussing these positive rituals. And as my gratitude to you, my listeners,  I am also sharing gratitude meditation. This 10 minutes meditation is towards the end of the podcast. 

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In this episode of the podcast, I am guiding you through YogaNidra practice. Yoganidra is amazing for reducing stress, to bring healing energy into our life. In Yoganidra, from the point of view of relaxation, it resembles the state of deep sleep; however, we maintain full awareness. In that sense, yoganidra can be considered a state somewhere ‘in between' the waking and deep sleep states. Yoganidra originated in the wisdom of yoga, we can find mention of “yoganidra” yogic scripture like Vishnu Purana, Shiva Purana, Devi Mahatmya etc.

YogaNidra has many benefits, eg it can reduces stress, enhances cognitive performance and improves memory, better sleep, Improved waking mindfulness, and may help to treat chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder.

To experience the sound bath, I suggest lying down comfortably and follow the guided suggestions. 

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 Let the waves of the seven chakra crystal singing bowl, windchimes, and sounds of nature soothe you and relax you. Let the healing vibrations help you let go of the stress. It is believed that sound baths can trigger a phenomenon called “sound healing.” The sounds introduced during a Sound Bath are an invitation into a deeper state of consciousness, an opportunity to unplug from external stimuli, and to gain perspective on what’s going on within you. The goal of the experience is to invite deep rest and relaxation and explore self-inquiry and self-discovery.

 To experience the sound bath, I suggest lying down comfortably. Use headphones to get the full benefit of the sounds. Bring your awareness towards your breath. Listen to this ‘yummy’ practice.

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I notice that during this time of the year we need more help winding down. That is why in this episode I am introducing the 'Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra'. Hailed by the sages as the heart of the Vedas, the 'Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra' can help us to tune into the healing energy of the universe. the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is from Rig veda (Mandala VII, Hymn 59), one of the most ancient scriptures of the divine wisdom of yoga. This healing mantra invokes Shiva. Shiva personifies pure consciousness. Shiva has many names, and Mrutunjaya is one of Shiva's names. Mrutunjaya means the one who conquers death. Consciousness is everywhere, which means Shiva’s presence is everywhere. With this understanding, when we chant the mantra we invoke divine Shiva’s healing energy. 

The Mantra is 

Aum Tryambakam yajamahe Sugandhim pushti-vardhanam Urvarukamiva bandhanan Mrityor mukshiya mamritat

 The mantra conveys its nourishing and life-sustaining quality. The sound of the mantra fills us with the healing energy which is at work within us, regular chanting of the mantra supports us, and helps during troubled times. 

I am chanting this mantra 108 times in this podcast. Feel free to chant with me. Tune into the sounds of the mantra because the true magic is in the sounds of the mantra. Meditation is always done in the seated posture, take as much support as you need. May this meditation bring you what you need. 

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In this episode "How to become friend with our mind" I am discussing yoga’s understanding of the mind, according to the wisdom of yoga all our conscious and unconscious activities are originated in the mind, and all our thoughts, feeling, and emotions come from the mind. We store the latent impressions also known as Samskaras which influence our behavior. The wisdom of yoga also tells us that our body, mind & breath are connected. With this understanding, we can become friends of our mind. I am giving some tips to start this friendship because when we connect with our mind we can be free of many mental health issues. 

You can start your journey of becoming friend with your mind by heading to my website where you will have access to four free 7 to 10 mins audio meditations and a 1 hour gentle yoga session. Enjoy!

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Sanskrit is the language of Yoga & Ayurveda. It is one of the most ancient languages. The work Sanskrit means “perfectly created”, In this podcast, I am discussing why & how to use Sanskrit mantras for meditation. Also about the ‘Sanskrit effect’ or how the effects of Sanskrit on our whole being. How it positively impacts both sides of our brain at once. I am also sharing how to chant Gayatri Mantra to start your meditation journey or enhance your experience of meditation.

Here are links for 2 Sanskrit courses:

Sanskrit,  Language of Yoga: https://sunitayoga.com/product/sanskrit-language-of-yoga-online-course-level-1-can-be-done-standalone/

Secretes of Sanskrit Mantras:  https://sunitayoga.com/product/secrets-of-sanskrit-mantra-online-course-level-2-can-be-done-standalone/ 

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Yoganidra is an amazing practice that takes us to a state of deep relaxation, but Yoganidra is not just relaxation, it is also not meditation. The concept of “Sankalpa” or setting intention in Yoganidra helps us move towards our heartfelt desire. Yoganidra takes us from “fight & flight” mode to “rest & digest” mode. Yoganidra is also known as 'powernap' because just a few minutes of Yoganidra can create a deep state of relaxation which gives us a feeling of rejuvenation. If you want to learn Yoganidra & restorative yoga, I am offering teacher training with continuing education points. 

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Ayurveda the healing science of India is full of amazing wisdom. According to Ayurveda, there are four pillars of life: 
 1. Dharma, the divine purpose of our life, 
2. Artha, material wealth, which we need for comfortable daily life, 
3. Kama, pleasure & healthy desire, and 
4. Moksha, enlightenment. 
Ayurveda acknowledges that we human beings are multi-dimensional beings and that we must address the physical body, mind and consciousness. In this podcast, I am disusing these four pillars of Ayurveda. To understand these four pillars bring we need to learn how to still our mind then we can understand what is our dharma, how to ethically earn material wealth, how to cultivate healthy, fulfilling, and happy relationship with desire, how to move towards enlightenment.

 I am offering Restorative yoga & YogaNidra teacher training which is open to all. This teacher training will teach you how to relax, how to move towards stillness, how de-stress. and how to teach this to others. Here is link https://sunitayoga.com/product/restorative-yoga-yoganidra-teacher-training/

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What is the light of wisdom? In the wisdom of yoga, the first step is to become 'aware'. What are we becoming aware of? we become aware of our ignorance. we start noticing for e.g. we start noticing may be how we are numbing or ignoring issues, maybe we are hanging on to the things which are not serving us, etc etc. all this can create stress,  and may affect our mental health. In this episode, I am also explaining the deeper meaning behind the festival of light "Diwali" I am also sharing Goddess Laxmi mantra. May the light of wisdom remove the darkness of ignorance. 

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What is a deep state of relaxation?  The wisdom of yoga tells us that our true nature is the deep relaxed, calm centered state. How can we reach this state? Yoga gives us so many tools, which we can easily incorporate into our daily life. For me, a deep relaxation state is like coming home. We can cultivate this state. I am giving some tips & suggestions to reach towards the state of relaxation.  

I am offering “Restorative yoga & Yoganidra teacher training” on 3rd & 4th December 2022, Link for more info https://sunitayoga.com/product/restorative-yoga-yoganidra-teacher-training/ 
 

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On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, I would like to check in, "how are you?". World Mental Health Day. is a day to reflect on our mental health and wellbeing, to reach out to each other, and check-in. We all are coming out of the collective trauma of Covid91. When we were in it we did not have time to focus on our mental health, but now is the time to look after our mental, physical & emotional wellbeing. I am discussing how Yoga, Meditation & Ayurveda can help.


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As human beings, we create boxes around ourselves and we lose our connection with nature. Why Connecting with Nature is important? Oneness with nature has amazing benefits on our mental & emotional health. What can we do to bring nature into our life? Connecting with nature can reduce stress and improves mood. Connecting with nature is one of the best ways to bring a meditative state into our life.  This podcast episode is a gentle reminder to connect with nature. 

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Enjoy the bonus episode: meditation with crystal singing bowls. Let the sound of 7 chakra crystal singing bowls wash over you, let the sounds of crystal bowls help you meditate. The purpose of sound meditation is to create a peaceful, yet powerful experience that heals the body clears the mind and heightens the meditation practice. Headphones are highly recommended. Pl do not listen while driving or with any other activity which needs concentration. 

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Yoga & Ayurveda can give us lots of tools to deal with stress. Excess stress can take us towards burnout. We all have different reactions the stress. This is due to samskaras, or latent impressions of experience on our mind. There are many ways to deal with stress, for eg. gentle physical movements, prana gaining practices like asana or nature walk, creative practices like music, meditation, relaxation, and much more. I am discussing some options to deal with stress.

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Yoga can give us lots of tools to deal with our shadows. Why do we need to deal with them? If we ignore them we may feel angry, stuck, heavy or as if we cannot move on. In this podcast, I discuss these shadows and suggest some practical tips for dealing with these shadows.
wisdom of Yoga has amazing tools to deal with our shadows. Facing our shows can help us have a compassionate relationship with ourselves. We start accepting ourselves, It helps us improve our mental health. 

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In the 67th episode, I am chitchatting with Barbara Courtille about Conversations about the business of yoga. Barbara is a senior Yoga teacher, Mentor and Coach. She's been practicing Yoga for over 25 years. She is a non-lineage practitioner after studying Iyengar yoga, Vinyasa yoga, Yin yoga, and Sound Healing. Her main focus is on supporting Yoga teachers who want to become full-time Yoga professionals through online courses and private mentoring/coaching.
Barbara's website: www.BarbaraCourtille.com & her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/barbara_courtille_yoga/

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According to the wisdom of yoga we all have divine masculine and divine feminine energies within us. Divine masculine represents as our analytical side and divine feminine represents our emotional side. Any imbalance in these energies creates mental, physical, or emotional illness. We can use yoga practices like asana/physical movements, meditation,  relaxation, breathing practices, etc to bring balance back to our life. 

I am offering “Goddess Durga Circle” 9 days of invoking the Divine Feminine and the 10th Day for celebration. Goddess Durga is invoked when we need inner strength and courage when we need to empower ourselves when there is a time of great imbalance when there is a need to eradicate greed, fear, and conflict. When we need to let go of things that are holding us back, things that are not serving us. Goddess Durga brings back balance and gives us the courage and inner strength. Maa Durga helps us to take charge, empower ourselves, to shape our future. And she does it with great love and compassion. Even though she is a warrior goddess who rides on a tiger, she is also the mother of all goddesses. She is full of love and compassion.

We all have Maa Durga within us whatever our physical form e.g. masculine, feminine or more. Let’s take this opportunity to invoke strength, courage, love, compassion, and much more. We will be invoking 9 forms of Durga. The practices will be simple, and easy to integrate into your day-to-day life, and the impact of these practices will be profound. The course is virtual so you can do it in your own time and at your own pace.

 Join me to celebrate the divine feminine. You can find more information by clicking the link  https://sunitayoga.com/product/invoke-goddess-durga-circle/

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In this week's podcast episode, I am chitchatting with Katie. Katie Rose is a yoga teacher, Ayurveda guide and author with over 25 years of experience in the world of wellness.  She holds accreditation with both Yoga Alliance and Yoga Australia as a registered experienced yoga teacher and teacher trainer with many thousands of teaching hours under her belt. She is a doula and teacher for the Australian Doula College.

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! 

You can connect with Katie via her website https://www.bhaktirose.com.au/
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In this episode, I am chitchatting with Joan Miller.  Joan Miller began her studies with Phoenix Rising Yoga therapy in the US in 1999. In 2000 she became a Hatha Yoga teacher from Kripalu Yoga Center, Massachusetts. Joan continued her studies and is still influenced by her main teachers Donna Farhi and Bonnie Banbridge Cohen.

Joan has been practicing yoga for over 30 years, incorporating somatic exercises and gentle therapeutic techniques in all her classes. She has been training teachers with Hatha Yoga and Yoga Therapy programs for over 18 years. Joan’s passion for yoga allows her to share techniques for stress reduction, stillness of mind and a feeling of wholeness.

Joan is also a practicing Reiki/Master Teacher, she lives and teaches in both Sydney and Northern Rivers, NSW

You can connect with Joan via her website https://www.tibetanusuireiki.com/

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