Season 5 of A Curious Yogi is here.

I’m so happy to begin this season with a solo episode exploring an essential teaching from my teacher, Swamiji, who encouraged everyone to learn and memorize these seven verses from the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2, verses 19–25). He described them as containing the essence of the entire scripture.

In this episode, I share some of Swamiji’s reflections and commentary, attempt to sing the Sanskrit verses myself (eek), and explore ways we can read, contemplate, and meditate on this timeless text as modern seekers.

Some key themes from the conversation:

• The Gita is not simply a literal story about war or battle, but an exploration of the inner conflict between the individual self and the wisdom of the Higher Self.
• Gita means “song” — these teachings were meant to be sung, recited, and absorbed deeply.
• The teachings point us toward deathlessness: the reminder that we are not merely the body or identity we take ourselves to be.
• Perspective matters deeply — reading the Gita through Krishna’s consciousness offers something very different from reading solely through Arjuna’s confusion.

If this episode gives you even a small glimpse into the depth and beauty of the Gita, I’d love for you to join me this June for an 18-week reading, study, and meditation group: 18 chapters in 18 weeks.

All sessions will be recorded, so there’s no pressure to attend live every time. And Patreon members receive 50% off the full offering.

More than anything, I’m excited to explore this mystical and practical scripture intentionally with the curious yogi sangha.

In oneness, 

Bobbi 

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"When you experience trauma, your spectrum of grief grows…on the other side of the spectrum, it has as much joy as you are able to experience as well."

In this powerful episode, I chat with Rodrigo Souza of Allihopa Yoga - from his living room in Malmö, Sweden. Rodrigo is the coolest yogi I’ve ever met, and more importantly, he lives yoga in every sense of the word.

We delve into the profound impact of yoga on trauma recovery and spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation through his journey, illustrating how adaptive yoga can transform lives by fostering resilience and healing.

Key Highlights:

➖ “Life is not against you; you are enough”

➖Yoga goes beyond physical postures; it’s about connection

➖Curiosity keeps us alive and engaged in life.

➖ How to empower students by offering agency in their practice

➖ Grief and joy coexist on the same spectrum.

➖Yoga should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability

➖Inclusive language enhances the yoga experience for all.

➖”This is perfect, or this is perfect…”

Connect with Rodrigo:

Instagram: @allihopayoga

Web: www.allihopayoga.com/

Practice with Rodrigo:

Yoga for Disabled Folks: Accessible & Adaptive Practices for those with Limited Mobility & Wheelchair Users a 10-hour online course With Rodrigo Souza on demand.

https://www.accessibleyogaschool.com/yoga-for-disabled-folks

I loved exploring the true essence of yoga with Rodrigo. We are aligned in our understanding of why stillness and meditation are emphasized, and Rodrigo shed light on the importance of reclaiming yoga from commercial biases and ableism for me. This inspiring talk serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment for all.

I got so fired up and touched with this convo, I promise you will too.

And I’ll always remember how to hug the cactus.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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“Being truly conscious requires stepping back from compulsions and attachments - a change in the operating system. And sometimes we need a helping hand for that. We can’t do it alone, nor should we have to.”

For me, the healing, the coming home, starts with shame. And is currently seeped in gratitude.

In this solo episode, I share my personal story woven together with words from wise teachers and thinkers. Borrowed from the sages, saints and sponsors who have inspired my own inquiry into addiction, mental health and healing, I share my take aways from 6 years of sobriety.

The intention in this honest, and unpolished episode is to share my hope, courage and strength for any other yogis or seekers out there struggling with addictions, compulsions and their own "stinking thinking".

Let’s all remember Swamiji’s words; “God lives in the effort.”

In this episode, I mention a few resources

➖Yoga and the 12 Steps: www.y12sr.com

➖And check out this lit Season 1, Episode 25 with Nikki in season 1 HERE

➖Gabor Mate’s book, “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction” HERE

And, connect below if you’d like to connect or reflect privately on this episode.

Thanks for being here.

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"It's never too late to make changes and reconnect with nature."

In today's delightful conversation, I speak with a dear friend and colleague, Anette Christensen, a certified Ayurvedic health counsellor, therapist, and founder of Ayurvedic Center Malmö.

We delve into the ancient practice of Ayurveda, exploring its principles, applications in modern life, and the importance of daily routines for maintaining balance. Anette highlights the significance of understanding one's dosha and the practical steps individuals can take to integrate Ayurvedic practices into their daily lives for improved well-being.

Ayurveda and Yoga are sister philosophies and applied lifestyles, which is why I find this talk so relevant for all the curious yogis out there. The interconnectedness of mind, body, and nature - the need for a holistic approach to health and wellness.

Here are some big takeaways;

➖Understanding your dosha is key to personal health.

➖Daily routines and practices are essential for maintaining balance.

➖The opposite balances: understanding how to counteract imbalances in life.

➖Sleep is crucial for mental and physical health.

➖Ayurveda emphasizes prevention rather than just treatment.

➖Creating a lifestyle around Ayurveda leads to long-term health benefits.

Find Anette at the beautiful Ayurvedic Center in Malmö, Sweden – my yoga home away from home, a quiet oasis in busy city life.

And join us! Upcoming courses with me and Anette, along with our Deep Winter Day Retreat on December 28th. More on the event calendar HERE

I really enjoyed getting clear on Ayurveda, how it aligns with yoga and exactly how to begin to apply the simple practices to our daily routines.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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“Take that 7 minutes (meditation) a day. And nurture it like a little seedling and watch how it grows into the beautiful plant of oneness and watch how it oozes out into your life.”

This week's guest is Mayank in New Zealand, he is first and foremost a yogi and meditator. He teaches Somatics, Restorative Movement & QiGong at the Wisdom of Meditation Centre in Te Horo, New Zealand.

Mayank and I discuss his story of growing up in a religious home and talk about the expanded meaning of the “G” word (GOD!). Mayank graciously shares his lifetime of study and meditation in India and how to live our awareness practically, in a life filled with many ups and downs.

He shares with me on how to “build the relationship” with meditation over time, so that “meditation does me, I don’t do meditation.”

Find Mayank HERE:

Retreat: .wisdomofmeditation.com/retreat-himalaya-2024

Kirtan: spirit-of-kirtan.bandcamp.com

Season 1 episode 12 with Shikhaa HERE

A great conversation, I hope you enjoy it, and thanks for listening!

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Today I’m joined live in Sainj Valley, Himachal Pradesh, with a wonderful teacher, satsangee and great human being who I’m honoured to call my friend - Vijay Shyam. Check out season 1 episode 5 for the first conversation we had on the podcast, where Vijay shares his stories and insights and his meeting with Baba Vivekanand almost 40 years ago.

As Vijay and I adventured for a few days in the Himalayas, we had a special meeting with this very same Baba before we recorded this episode. As we discuss what we’re experiencing and understanding in our own sadhana, highlighted by the teachings of our shared Guru, Babaji, and other enlightened beings, I’ve clipped in some of our talk with Babaji from his little room at the temple.

Here are some of the major points we circle on:

➖08:55 Place everything at the feet of Guru

➖16:52 The world will keep pushing your buttons

➖18:01 How to be like the trees meditating

➖22:09 Grief of death and knowing unborn

➖34:30 We are the eternal Being, not beings

➖42:35 Babaji and Zero-ness - just empty your thoughts

➖49:29 Burning karm and don’t interfere with nature

➖55:42 Guidance is important - hold somebody’s hand to walk this road

➖61: 50 Surrender everything, even Sattwa or goodness

➖1:08:10 Making any being less than God is a kind of violence

Connect with Vijay Shyam at www.nondual.dk www.linktr.ee/vijayshyam108

This delightful and deep conversation focuses on egolessness, surrender, death and living a truly illuminated life of oneness by knowing all as God, or Guru. This truly celebrates the highest knowledge, great company and another successful season of A Curious Yogi Podcast.

So sit back, relax, and come to the Himalayas with Vijay and me. I look forward to seeing you next season.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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Swamiji's words ring true today; "Saadhaana, or practice, is only relevant when you as your source are united to the Whole, and that is called Yog."

Today I share thoughts on the nature of the mind, resolutions or Sankalp, and how social media can keep us in conflict.

I invite you to contemplate the following in your sadhana;

➖ How does your mind work? Why do you think, feel, act, and relate the way you do?

➖ What might your life look like if your resolution was to simply know, accept and love yourself?

➖ What can you turn your attention towards that illuminates the perfection and wholeness of who you are beyond your personality?

Let me know your resolutions and your reflections on where you're free and where you still have work to do.

Thank you for being here, and sharing this path of sadhana together.

Let's keep connected!

in oneness,

Bobbi

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“Patience, finding your teacher, and a community, a community that is led by a higher goal, led by purpose, by empathy, togetherness - will help you.”

In this episode, I talk to the ever-fresh and brilliant Prasad Rangnekar. Humble and humorous with a way of connecting the listener to the underlying essence of yoga is, with total clarity, Prasad has been teaching and living those teachings of yoga as a scientific system of spirituality for nearly 30 years.

Today, he gives us a broader context to consider when arriving at the practices and study of yoga, as well as the utmost importance of studentship. I ask him how we can practice yoga today while respecting the roots, the origins, and the culture from which it arises. He amazingly expounds all my questions with analogies and inquiries from which we can all learn.

Here’s just a tiny sample of the key knowledge points:

➖08:20 Yoga as the spiritual, cultural capital of India

➖15:19 There needs to be respect for this grand narrative of yoga

➖20:41 Yoga is an ecosystem

➖33:09 Yoga as a longer path of Self-transformation

➖39:48 The confusion of a “yoga teacher” after a 200-hour training

➖47:42 Recognize the volume of ground we have to cover

➖51:12 Finding your teacher is extremely important, not just a teacher

➖53:15 Sangha is a spiritual community of fellow seekers with a deeper resonance

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Or follow his popular IG account HERE @yogaprasad_institute

I left this conversation with my heart open for the yoga we so thoroughly discussed. The yoga which can never, and should never, be extracted in part from the whole, magnificent Self that we all aspire to know and reside in.

Whether you’re a student, teacher or simply curious about what yoga really is, there is something here for you.

in oneness,

Bobbi

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“There’s no peace until we truly know ourselves; until we know the unchanging being.”

It is a total delight to share the Satsang space with friend, seeker, creator and teacher Sundaram. Originally from Poland, Sundaram has been studying and sharing Advait Vedant (non-dualism) teachings for 15 years. Today, we get into his story, along with the ancient wisdom from stories in Indian scriptures, how to find peace through meditation and satsang, plus so much more!

Some of our highlight moments:

➖19:39 Where we put our attention is everything

➖26:00 The choice we’re all facing at every moment

➖28:24 There’s no peace until we truly know ourselves

➖33:57 Burning the seeds of ignorance

➖43:17 Importance of inspiration

➖47:00 Meditation is not about removing your thoughts

➖49:02 A story from Yog Vashisht

Connect with Sundaram and subscribe to Yog Tales: www.yogtales.com/

Watch Episode 1 of Yog Vashisht Animated HERE

This is a pretty deep conversation which explores the subtle yet powerful message of wisdom in Advait Vedant. Listen with an open heart and consider what you might expound for yourself by contemplating the ever-present witness through meditation.

And let us know what you think!

in oneness,

Bobbi

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“There’s always someone looking for help, whether we notice it or not. I think that we don’t need to create a reality separate from the actual reality.”

Such a meaningful conversation today with Tejal Patel, a first-generation Indian American yoga teacher, writer, podcaster, and community organizer. Tejal aims to educate and empower individuals and groups worldwide to practice yoga holistically and through a social justice equity lens.

Touchpoints;

➖ 14:10 Yoga is not a gift given to the world, it’s a relationship

➖23:31 Cultural appropriation vs appreciation

➖32:51 Social justice and yoga are intrinsically linked

➖37:21 What to do with our discomfort?

➖44:21 How you can take action and join larger collectives

➖46:00 Lululemon’s negative climate impact

Tejal can be found organizing and teaching at the revolutionary Tejal Yoga online studio, a primarily South Asian teacher-led yoga community focused on social justice actions and authentic, culturally rooted spiritual practices: www.tejalyoga.com

Also mentioned in the episode is www.abcdyogi.com & www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com

Connect with Tejal on IG: @tejalyoga

This discussion is filled with practical ways we can all begin to examine the inequalities in the communities and systems we’re a part of, along with many tangible pathways to taking action right now. Tejal's clarity, conviction and well-spoken wisdom will leave you with much to consider.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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“You’re Free! Freedom has nothing to do with being free or not free, freedom, in this sense, is the essence, the fabric, the substrata, the fibre of everything. Freedom alone is.”

Today I share an elevated and joyful conversation with Kevin Hewitt. Master meditator, teacher and friend, Kevin has been living and teaching the principles of meditation for over 40 years. We dive into the connection of life, the big questions many of us curious yogis ask, and how to get beyond the fear of death we all share. He even offers us the chance to put what he’s teaching into practice with a guided meditation.

Here are a few highlights:

➖ 08:57 Being all alone and finding yoga in 1979

➖ 26:25 That treasure that you want is already there

➖ 29:49 What is the choice you can make right now that will actually serve you?

➖ 35:45 It all comes down to you and knowing you’re free

➖ 41:15 Guided meditation

If you’d like to connect with Kevin find him here: meditationspaceonline.com

And his livestream classes are available here: insighttimer.com/mso

I totally loved sharing the space with Kevin, his brilliance and sweetness are totally contagious. I promise you’ll find some inner freedom with this one!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“I know it is possible to get through the darkest times. To overcome suffering. There is always an ember to ignite.”

*Trigger warning: this episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is suffering from mental health and concerned with suicidal ideations, please know that help is available to you. Here are resources in Canada;

Talksuicide.ca Suicideprevention.ca Wellnesstogether.ca Mentalhealthcommission.ca

Today I’m joined by teacher and friend Ryan Leier, a globally known Yoga ambassador, leader of One Yoga community, founder of the non-profit initiative “Vinyasa Yoga for the Youth” and devoted student of the Krishnamacharya lineage, of which he has studied extensively with many of the most revered teachers in the modern history of yoga. Mental health challenges have recently altered Ryan's life and practice. This intense period of darkness has ignited in him a renewed relationship and passion for sharing the profound healing power of yoga.

In this heartfelt conversation, Ryan shares his struggles, triumphs, and deep wisdom learned through lived experience.

We touch on sooo much, but here’s a few key points:

➖ 11:09 How yoga can be a coping mechanism

➖ 18:45 When your whole life becomes the practice

➖ 25:49 There’s nothing to do but love each other

➖ 35:08 Treating one's teachers as friends and students as equals

➖ 48:22 Returning to the practice with 3 poses a day

➖ 54:03 A tale by Rumi: The Lion Tattoo

In this episode, Ryan mentions a few of his teachers; Danny Paradise, Srivatsa Ramaswami, Father Joe Pereira, and the Patanjali Sutra translation by Barbara Miller titled ‘Yoga: a Discipline of Freedom’.

Connect with Ryan and join the 40 days of Sadhana here: www.ryanleier.com/40-days or find him on IG: @ryanleier

With humility, grace and power, Ryan sweetly reminds us of how we can move forward from the most difficult times. Please listen, share and continue to spread awareness of mental health illness and how it affects all communities - yoga included.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“Spirituality exists in daily life. In the bowl of oatmeal, in the cup of tea.”

Today I’m joined by author, sommelier, and practicing Buddhist Keith Robinson. Since childhood, Crohn’s disease has been his life-long nemesis, companion, and teacher. Over his lifetime, Crohn’s brought him to the brink of death many times. Keith began to practice and study Nichiren Buddhist teachings at the age of 13.

This conversation is inspired by Keith’s recent memoir The Buddha in our Bellies, spanning continents and centuries in stories of identity and belonging — we ask ourselves where do we fit?

An illuminating and inspiring read, join Keith, his partner Yoshiko and the Buddha himself, to search for joy and purpose through suffering and despair. I highly recommend finding the book!

Amazon: https://a.co/d/7CNXnJ6

FB: The Buddha in our Bellies

Email Keith: pilgrimsofjoy@gmail.com

Here’s a few highlights from our chat:

➖06:10 Compassion is within every human being

➖22:05 Importance of a mentor

➖31:40 Making the practice your own

➖34:00 At our core, we all believe ourselves to have a purpose

➖37:05 Keith reads a chapter from the book (The Awakening)

➖41:15 Defining a spiritual life with community, teacher, daily practice & purpose

Learn more about Soka Gakkai and practicing Buddhism: www.sokaglobal.org/

A wonderful introduction to Nichiren Buddhism, a beautifully shared life story and many nuggets of wisdom that we can all learn from - regardless of our unique circumstances.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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"Question everything."

Today, I welcome Anjali Rao, a yoga teacher and author, to discuss her journey into yoga, the cultural and historical contexts of yoga, and the themes of gender and caste within the practice. We delve into the representation of women and gender-expansive folks in yoga history, the impact of caste on yoga practices, and the importance of diverse perspectives in understanding yoga's role in modern society. Anjali emphasizes the need for curiosity, critical thinking, and the ability to hold paradoxes in our understanding of yoga and its teachings.

Key moments from our talk;

➖ Caste and patriarchy significantly impact modern yoga practices.

➖ Yoga is often misrepresented as a monolithic practice.

➖ Diverse perspectives are essential for understanding yoga's complexities.

➖ Curiosity and questioning are vital for personal growth.

➖ Yoga can serve as a tool for resistance against societal norms.

➖ The importance of community and dialogue in yoga practice.

Find her new book, Yoga As Embodied Resistance: A Feminist Lens in Caste, Gender And Sacred Resilience in Yoga History, and join her upcoming reading circle HERE

Anjali on IG HERE

I really enjoyed receiving more contextual history and thought-provoking research presented by Anjali, and mostly her passion for sharing knowledge. I know you will take away something to contemplate in your positionality in the yoga world, as well as in your personal relationship with the broad and diverse teachings of yoga.

in oneness,

Bobbi

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“ Belonging is a deep acceptance as who you are where all parts of you are welcome as a result of the human experience.”

This week’s guest is yogi, educator, leader and speaker Jess LeBlanc. She aims to inspire others to build a healthy connection and interaction between the mind and body – two equally important entities in the pursuit of true health. This is a beautifully insightful conversation around community, belonging, connection, and further more - the interconnectedness of us all.

Special moments from the conversation:

➖14:08 Community is key. “This work is not designed to be done in isolation.”

➖18:33 A place for awareness and compassion

➖20:18 Quick and dirty simple tools

➖32:43 Everyone deserves a seat at the table

➖40:22 Get off the internet

Find tickets to Lucent Festival August 11-13 Cochrane, Alberta: www.embodiedliving.ca/lucent-festival IG @lucentfestival

Connect with Jess: www.jessleblanc.com

Jess is authentically living her life in the way that she teaches and leads. Her generosity of spirit shines through in this episode. I know you’ll take a little inspiration and wisdom for cultivating community and belonging in your own life.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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We did it! Season 1 wraps up as I weave together the common themes and threads of wisdom which came up again and again during these conversations. A lot to contemplate and sit with here so I invite you to listen, pause and re-listen as we can all dig deeper into our human experience of the Divine.

Here’s the 5 first teachings and conversations highlighted:

➖ Acceptance for Integration of your Whole Self: Devon Pipars Episode 4, Nikki Myers Episode 25

➖ Commit to the Practice, Find your Path: Gadi & Alisa Episode 15

➖ Prioritize Stillness & Silence: Joshna Ramakrishnan Episode 24

➖ Know yourself as Divine: Chaytna Feinstein Episode 3, Prasad Rangnekar Episode 16

➖ Surrender to That which is holding you: Katharine Pincham Episode 2, Hirdaya Heidi Groschler Episode 1

➖ Practice doesn’t make Perfect: Bonus Teaching from Noah Heney Episode 6

I promise you’ll love going back into these conversations just like I did. So much power in moving on this path together. Let me know what you think and come pack for the next 5 timeless teachings Part 2!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Ok you want to live in peace? Me too! Today I touch on the first golden principle of the yamas - ahimsa or non-harming. Plus 4 practical ways to start observing ahimsa in action in your own life.

Here’s what I go over:

➖The basis of ahimsa in theory and natural violence in the world

➖Importance of being established in the Source of all

➖Conscious Consumerism as a non-perfect means of ahimsa

➖Veganism plus sobriety to honor your body, and promote peace for animals and Mother Earth

➖Forget doing, and start BEING of service as a 4th living practice of ahimsa

Remember a most essential element of ahimsa is non-harming to yourself! Which means practicing compassion with your self as you embark on this path. We all slip up and still we’re perfect when united with Self. I hope you take some time to contemplate ahimsa in your own life. Enjoy this one and I hope to meet you online soon.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“I’ve meditated for 5 decades and I don’t think of myself as a spiritual person.”

This week I explore the edges of consciousness with wise thinker and thoughtful meditator Mahabir. I’m totally serious when I say we unpack a LOT - touching on:

➖ Getting control over your own time

➖ Being financially independent

➖ What happens in meditation and the nature of unchanging awareness

➖ Sankalp and Vikalp as written in the scriptures

➖ The loop of uncertainty and minds need for clarity

➖ Filter failure vs information overload

➖ And approaching both the mind and the internet with curiosity

So much in here we even paused our recording for a meditation because we got so spaced out. I invite you to do the same. Enjoy and take care!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“When you’re on the path and doing the work, things come”

In this episode I’m talking to Peter Elmas who’s been walking the path of Yoga for 20 years. Peter shares stories from his spiritual life and the wisdom which he lives and teaches.

Some highlights of this conversation:

➖The student that takes to the practice like gunpowder & quitting smoking after one class

➖Travels to India & the immersion of traditional yoga

➖Ram Dass’s story & the auspicious meeting on Guru Poornima

➖Living Yoga Training & One Yoga North Van

➖Friends Peter mentions in the episode Sylvie Gouin, Swami Govindananda, Richard Freeman, Eddie Modestini, Kristin Bosteels, Nicki Doane, Ryan Lier & Malina Dawn

Sign up for Living Yoga & Find Peter HERE: oneyoganorthvan.ca/training

Connect with Peter on social: @peterelmas @oneyoganorthvan

I’ve been a student in Peter’s classes for quite some time so it was a real joy to hear his story and his sincere commitment to living the teachings of Yoga in a way that is approachable and available for all. You’ll take some lighthearted inspiration from this one, I promise.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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In this rendition of Good Company I chat with Hélène & Krishna about all things motherhood. It’s a beautiful conversation where we discuss the similarities, the differences, the challenges and nuances of being a yogi and a mom.

Here’s what we touch on:

➖ How these women went from PhD Scientist and Wall Street Finance to Yoga practitioners, teachers and full time moms

➖ Identity shifts with motherhood and how yoga helped navigate that transition

➖ How the practice shifts and staying present

➖ Spiritual experiences in birth and children as teachers

➖ Prenatal, Postnatal, Ashtanga and more….

Find Krishna here:

krishyoga.com

IG @ @krish_yoga

The Yoga Bellies and Babies Podcast

Find Hélène here:

​maisonsadhana.com

IG @heleneroy_maisonsadhana

Whether you have kids or not…this is a great listen for all you curious yogi’s :)

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

PS. If you're interested in learning more about the Blissful Biz Incubator where we all met check out susannerieker.com

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I’m your host Bobbi and this podcast is a curious exploration of what it means to live a spiritual life! Join me weekly to meet with masters and friends to uncover the depth and delight of Yog!

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“Where the person stops, the power begins...”

How to have faith when we go against our preferences, invite transformation and wonder in the unfoldment of grace?

In this episode I’m talking to Heidi Groschler, or Hirdaya as she’s known. We discuss her story of transformation from a spaced out young person to a celebrated meditation teacher and devoted sadhak living in India for the last 30 years.

Here’s what we discuss:

➖ How and when Hirdaya knew her life was meant to be spiritual as a young girl.

➖ The journey from her Guru’s feet in India to building a meditation center and the transformation that graced her in between.

➖ Where we get stuck, how to drop our preferences and the grace of disillusionment.

➖ How to inquire deeper and shift your dimension to find real satisfaction

➖ Plus a very special, transcendent musical performance of a Krishna chant - hey Govinda, hey Gopal!

I really enjoyed this conversation and it’s my wish that you find as much delight in Hirdayas stories and wisdom as I did.

Connect with Hirdaya at www.hirdayameditation.com Get on her newsletter for online Satsangs, workshops, music and in person retreats in 2023.

Thanks for listening, you beautiful soul!

With oneness and appreciation,

Bobbi

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"The goal is to advance to consciousness."

In this episode, I chat with Alexandra McRobert - yoga teacher, writer, podcast host, and lifelong student of spiritual wisdom. She created Sober Yoga Girl as a sanctuary for seekers on the path of healing - those navigating recovery from addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges, or just the overwhelm of being human in this modern world.

And she’s also a fellow Canadian (living abroad like me!). Alex shares her personal journey from Canada to teaching yoga abroad, her struggles with alcohol, and how sobriety transformed her life and practice.

The conversation delves into the importance of community in recovery, the shift from ego to authenticity in teaching, and the role of meditation in yoga. Alexandra shares insights on navigating the yoga teacher training landscape, the significance of personal practice, and how her offerings in retreats have evolved.

Here are some takeaways;

➖ Building a community is essential for recovery and growth.

➖Authenticity in teaching comes from personal experience and humility.

➖ Meditation is a crucial practice for yoga teachers.

➖ Teacher training should focus on personal development and self-discipline.

➖ Curiosity and continuous learning are vital for personal growth.

➖ The impact of past experiences shapes future teaching methods.

Find Alex at. Mindful Bali HERE

Join her online community HERE

Listen to us on Alex’s Podcast “Sober Yoga Girl” where I share about the importance of practice. Listen HERE

I love the final part of this talk where Alex highlights continuous learning and the importance of self-care in supporting others. Let me know what you think!

In oneness,

Bobbi

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“Practicing yoga is not really something separate from me. It is happening all the time.”

In this episode of a Curious Yogi Podcast, yoga teacher Myra Khanna shares her journey from Kathak dancer and scuba diving instructor to dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher. Drawing from studies with Bharath Shetty, Vinay Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Deepika Mehta, Mark Robberds, Eddie Stern, and ongoing training with Yoga Education College, Myra reflects on her evolution from a physically driven Ashtanga practice to a more holistic exploration of pranayama, meditation, and nervous system regulation.

The conversation explores the commercialization of yoga, misconceptions about yoga in India, female health awareness in asana practice, and the parallels between diving and meditative practice. Myra also shares how traditional strength disciplines like mudgar swinging, dandas, and baithaks inform her approach to resilience and sustainability in practice.

Here are some key takeaways;

➖ Transition from purely physical to a more holistic practice.

➖ Emphasize the importance of listening to one's body and nervous system.

➖ Commercialization of yoga impacts its true essence.

➖ Teaching should accommodate students' individual needs and journeys.

➖ Diving parallels the meditative aspects of yoga.

➖ Myra’s passion for education on female health in yoga after becoming unwell.

Connect with Myra: IG @myrakhann02

I really enjoyed this conversation as an invitation to reconsider yoga as a living, evolving process — one rooted in curiosity, community, and embodied awareness. I know you will also dear listeners.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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"It's so scary to be nobody."

In this episode, I’m talking with Yarmila Alfonzetti, one of Australia’s leading arts professionals, a mother, a wife, a friend, and, in the truest sense of the word, a curious yogi.

Yarmila joins me with so much joy and openness to share her journey as a yogi. Together, we dive into themes of identity, ego, and what makes yoga retreats so special. She speaks about the gift of silence in practice, the experience of bliss, and how personal growth brings its own responsibilities.

Along the way, we reflect on the wisdom of our many teachers and the transformative power of retreats, reminding us that yoga is truly a lifelong journey of self-discovery and deeper understanding.

Here are a few of the nuggets we explore:

➖ Accepting our inner seeking nature can be challenging.

➖ The ego can be a significant barrier to growth.

➖ Silence and meditation become more important as practice deepens.

➖ The path of seeking is often filled with challenges and fears.

➖ Morality and kindness are essential in the pursuit of truth.

➖ Yoga retreats offer space for real learning and personal growth.

I loved this candid and spontaneous conversation with Yarmila. She mentioned that she always tries to be the best person in the room, and I believe she truly is.

This chat really feels like sitting down with two friends, and I think you’ll feel that too.

✨ Also, tune in to the intro for a special scholarship offer for our India retreat—open to one of our Curious Yogi Podcast listeners!

In oneness,

Bobbi

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Join me for season 2 coming in April 2023! This season Self-inquiry will inspire my talks with wise teachers, sincere yogis and other spiritual seekers as our search for truth, knowledge, and freedom earnestly continues...

I invite you to share your deep questions with me via social media or better yet, email to yoga@bobbipaidel.com

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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"The truth is such an attractive pursuit."

In this episode, I share an illuminating conversation with Jyoti, a devoted meditator who has spent decades exploring the depths of her sadhana. Our dialogue begins with Jyoti reflecting on her journey to India, where she found both her spiritual home and a deeper understanding of herself.

She shares how her former life as a professional dancer—filled with intensity and chaos—ultimately led her toward yoga and meditation, and to the ashram where she met her teacher, Swami Shyam. From there, the conversation unfolds into a rich exploration of conviction in spiritual practice. Jyoti reminds us that while practices naturally evolve over time, the truth remains constant—alive, expansive, and ever-revealing.

Some highlights;

➖ Yoga is always interpreted through the mind of the listener.

➖ Practices change over time, but conviction in truth remains.

➖ Meditation is a doorway into a subtler reality beyond thought.

➖ The mind is not qualified to tell you who you are—it creates problems and then attempts to solve them.

➖ By changing your thoughts, you can change your experience.

Jyoti invites us into a more spacious relationship with practice—one rooted not in rigidity, but in freedom, discernment, and a steady conviction in who we truly are beyond the mind. It’s such a joy to share these satsang conversations with you. They are true jewels—offering sincere expressions and perspectives from luminous beings like Jyoti.

I trust you’ll feel inspired to stand with greater conviction in the truth of who you are.

in oneness,

Bobbi

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Season 4 comes to a close with reflection on the biggest themes, teachings, and truths that wove through this season of a Curious Yogi Podcast.

This closing episode is not a “best of,” but a look back at some of the timeless wisdom shared by this season’s guests. Through conversations on sadhana, meditation, tradition, fear, service, openness, devotion, and the deeper heart of yoga, one thread keeps returning: yoga is a path of remembering.

Remembering what practice is for.

Remembering how to meet the mind.

Remembering how to stay present in the paradox of being human.

Remembering how to listen, how to serve, and how to remain open.

And most deeply, most essentially, emembering who we truly are.

This finale highlights reflections and insights inspired by conversations with Jyoti, Nicki, Katharine, Deep, Vijay, Rodrigo, Sheila, Philippe, Reema, Abhaya, Hirdaya, and Zach — and closes Season 4 with reverence, gratitude, and a reminder that while truth may be shared, the path is lived in a deeply personal way.

If this season has supported your practice, inspired your sadhana, or offered you good company along the way, you’re warmly invited to join the Patreon community. On Patreon, you can stay connected between seasons, support the podcast, and join our monthly satsangs for deeper practice, reflection, and community.

Season 5 returns in May.

Until then, thanks for listening!

In oneness,

Bobbi

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“One is to become an unprejudiced observer, a yogi. One is to open up the inner observation which is not able to be confined to any description other than it is pure light, pure consciousness, pure life.”

What a brilliant and detailed conversation lit up by the knowledge of advaita vedanta (non-dualism). Shikhaa has been a huge influence in my life and it was a delight to have her on the show. Based in New Zealand, Shikhaa shares her lifetime of study and wisdom with me and answers my questions about how to live the knowledge, remain in that peaceful state and more!

In this episode we also touch on:

➖ What is advaita vedanta

➖ The nature of the mind as both dualistic and brilliant

➖ Vivek and Vairaagya, the two wings of the bird

➖ Meditation as true wakefulness

➖ How satsang will always lead you back to yourself

Join Shikhaa’s weekly satsang groups here: www.wisdomofmeditation.com

Listen to her kirtan group here: www.spirit-of-kirtan.bandcamp.com

A totally packed chat and satsang in itself. I’d recommend listening to this one as you prepare to step into an inspired meditation practice and take Shikhaa’s words to your heart.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“Life as the unfoldment of bliss through the journey of self enquiry - this was the only thing that made sense to me.”

Today’s brilliant conversation is a peek into the lesser-known and profound Avadhoot Gita with a very special yogi, author, musician and teacher, Seegla Vistar Brecher. The Avadhoot Gita of Dattatraya: Song of the Unborn is a deep, meditative exploration of a 9th-century Advaita Vedanta text. Vistar offers her unique vision and interpretation of the Avadhoot and reveals the essence behind our collective, universal journey.

We touch on so much! But here are a few key moments:

➖13:50 Vistars Sadhana, how do you live the freedom you know exists?

➖18:38 Advadhoot describes all pairs of opposites of the human condition and transcends them

➖26:41 Reading Chapter 6 verse 3: The mind as blissful

➖36:24 The essence of the practice is when you know there is no separation between you and the world

➖46:26 The choice of the yogi is to walk through the portal

➖56:13 Reading Chapter 7 verse 9: The yogi is both free from yog and lack of yoga

➖1:02:31 Reading Chapter 7 verse 4: Where does the unease come from?

You can connect with Vistar at rahasyageet.com and find her music HERE

And I highly recommend grabbing your own copy of The Avadhoot Gita of Dattatraya: Song of the Unborn HERE

Vistar finishes the talk today by letting us know what is the greatest practice of a yogi - to watch. Ah, so refreshing, illuminating, inspiring and spacey - this is one of my favourite episodes yet.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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“Meditation is not for being relaxed or gaining some expertise. It’s for recognizing that space as yourself - then you are not fearful of the beginning or end because you recognize yourself as Pure Free and Forever.”

In this episode, I’m talking to Alka Srivastava, an extraordinarily advanced meditator and total master who has devoted her life to unfolding Self-awareness. Alka is the youngest daughter of Swami Shyam, founder of the International Meditation Institute in the Himalayas of India.

She has been meditating and singing since age three and has spent her life studying the ancient scriptures as illuminated by Swamiji. In this special episode Alka shares her knowledge and wisdom in a way that applies to all who wish to find that inner sense of peace and knowing who they truly are.

Find more from Alka here: www.madhuralka.com and facebook.com/MadhurAlka

Join her Inspirational Bhagavad Gita Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/groups/inspirationalgita/

Thanks for listening!

In oneness and delight,

Bobbi

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“The communion of spiritual life and worldly life. Only if you understand your spiritual life, can actually live your worldly life quite beautifully.”

A special guest and inspiration today is the one and only Arohini Narain, Chief HR and Strategy officer from Lucknow, India. But more than a successful businesswoman, Ruhi is a satsangee first and foremost.

In this episode Arohini shares the wisdom of her spiritual master who has guided her through her successes and challenges in life. She speaks with clarity and conviction in the teachings and shares the resting places shes’ cultivated within herself which allows her the freedom and strength to know her spiritual master and her ashram are always with her.

We touch on

➖ The confusion between spirituality and religion

➖ Worshipping the universal being in all

➖ How to overcome suffering of a divided world

➖ Neti Neti

➖ The true meaning of "ashram" and so so much more!

I hope you take as much practical knowledge as possible to begin to find the same spiritual joy Ruhi has and live your worldly life just as beautiful!

Thanks for listening!

In Oneness,

Bobbi

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“If we can begin to see that there is a power and deep soul connection to that concept which really rings true in all of our hearts at some level, if we clear away or dust away that baggage that gets in way of that reality that we want freedom. All of us. Spiritual and political. And the only way to get there is justice and equality for all peoples.”

This weeks episode is an important one as I share in deep conversation with

Ned Rosch a certified yoga teacher and social justice activist based out of Portland, Oregon. Ned is a graduate of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine’s ‘Healing the Wounds of War’ program, has taught yoga in Gaza in 2014 and 2020 and authored a chapter in the book ‘Stories of Personal Transformation: Reclaiming Judaism from Zionism’

Today we touch on Ned’s spiritual journey, the facts of the current situation of Israel and historical palestine, and he really helps me understand the importance of learning the historical context as a precursor to any action or inaction in a deeply political time. We get into the powerful human impact that Ned has witnessed both during his time in Gaza and his advocacy work in the US. We speak about the discomfort of being a social justice yoga warrior and how important it is for each of us to find purpose and sustainable energy to feel connected to a journey that is meaningful and contributes to justice , peace and the liberation of all people.

Important points:

➖ 14:15 What is zionism?

➖24:16 A cry heard from Jewish supporters of Palestine

➖26:13 How to not feel burn out and connected

➖28:17 Importance of understanding historical context

➖37:08 Where yoga is needed most

➖50:09 Religion is not the problem

➖58:59 Where we have to find meaning

Ned speaks with such pristine clarity that brings our awareness to the heart of conflict - and simulantously to hope and possibility of peace. I invite you to really contemplate the topics Ned and I discuss for yourself - and consider your purpose and your part in that meaningful journey.

in oneness,

Bobbi

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"The only important thing is peace, and peace is your true nature.”

In this enlightening episode, I’m talking to a friend and master yogini, Deep Priya, who has been teaching Patanjali Yog Sutras since 1986. Deep Priya shares her profound journey through yoga, dance, and meditation, exploring the interconnectedness of these practices.

The conversation delves into the essence of the witness self, the nature of the mind, and the path to liberation through meditation and self-awareness.

Deep Priya explores and emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment, understanding the nature of thoughts, and the journey towards achieving peace through meditation. The discussion delves into the differences between samadhi and kevalya, the significance of Patanjali's wisdom in modern life, and the transformative power of meditation in accessing deeper states of consciousness.

Here are some key takeaways:

➖Authenticity in dance and yoga comes from deep self-awareness

➖Patanjali's teachings serve as a guide for meditators seeking liberation

➖The witness self is a crucial aspect of understanding one's true nature

➖Meditation is essential for comprehending Patanjali's teachings

➖The mind's perception can be both beneficial and detrimental

➖Kundalini represents a deeper connection to the universe

➖The journey of self-discovery is ongoing and requires patience

➖The essence of yoga is to achieve peace, and peace is the ultimate goal of spiritual practice

Make sure to head over to A Curious Yogi Patreon page to listen to Deep Priya's full audio track of Sanskrit singing Patanjali’s first Paad.

And join me for Living Yoga Sadhana 6-week Immersion beginning May 18th HERE

I truly enjoyed and was delighted by this conversation and all the inspiration and wisdom Deep Priya shared. I promise you will, too.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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"A Sankhya Yogi loses ego every day. A Scholar gains ego every day.”

In this episode, I chat with Ram Jain — a fifth-generation yogi and founder of Arhanta Yoga, with ashrams in both India and the Netherlands. Ram’s journey began at a Vedic school at age 8, and his life has since been dedicated to teaching yoga as a path to self-realization and empowerment.

We talk about his evolution from aspiring dancer to spiritual teacher, how yoga is perceived differently across cultures, and the deeper meaning behind practices like Sankhya and Gyan Yoga. Ram has a beautiful way of flipping questions back on me, sparking some deep reflection on identity, ego, and the dance between individuality and oneness.

He also shares practical advice on choosing a yoga teacher training, including the value of hands-on teaching and staying rooted in tradition.

Takeaways from our conversation:

➖ Yoga is ultimately about coming home to yourself.

➖ Our background shapes how we understand and experience yoga.

➖ Some Western students find ideas like karma and reincarnation a bit unfamiliar at first.

➖ Sankhya Yoga brings a logical lens to deep questions about who we are.

➖ Life unfolds in its own perfect timing — things come when we’re ready.

➖ Each soul is unique, yet part of something greater.

➖ Yoga invites us to explore who we are beneath all the labels.

➖ A strong yoga teacher training should include real-world teaching practice.

➖ Experiencing yoga in its cultural roots can bring deeper insight and connection.

Find Ram:

🌐 www.arhantayoga.org

📸 IG: @arhanta.yoga

This conversation made me smile, stretch my brain, and sit with some big, beautiful paradoxes. I’d love to hear what stood out to you.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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“Consciousness is love, it is who I truly am.”

Today I chat with celebrated yoga teacher and author Reema Datta who is on a mission to change that with her recent book The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, Health, and Reality, which offers a twelve-week self-guided course that empowers readers to break free from the destructive tendencies of their minds and experience lasting peace.

Reema shares insights from her own sadhana and of course, her book, exploring the profound influence of family on her spiritual journey, the importance of inner peace, and the foundations of yoga practice. She emphasizes the teachings of Advaita Vedanta, the interconnection of service and spirituality, and the need for cultural sensitivity in yoga.

Here are some highlights I took away with me;

➖The essence of yoga goes beyond physical practice

➖The real teachings focus on mental purification, which requires meditation & contemplation

➖Service & spirituality go hand in hand

➖Cultural sensitivity is crucial in sharing yoga practices

➖It's okay to mispronounce Sanskrit; focus on intention & authenticity

➖All-day yoga emphasizes breath awareness throughout daily life

➖Yoga and Ayurveda work together for self-realization and healing

➖Community & friends on this path are essential

Visit Reema online and join her 12-week Yogi’s Way Course Starting September 21st www.ReemaYoga.com

Buy the book HERE

Connect with Reema on IG @reemayoga

I really enjoyed Reema's book and this beautiful conversation. They highlight the need for a broader, more enriched narrative about the teachings of yoga and how we live them daily. I’d highly recommend both as support for your yoga, wherever you are in your journey.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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"A very very important practice that has to be included in our lives is to not believe our thoughts. Any thought that comes in and makes you unhappy be sure it is untrue."

Wow wow wow! This episode was incredibly delightful to record and edit because it is packed to the brim with knowledge rooted in freedom and can be applied practically without any struggle.

A jewel in my podcast treasure chest and a real privilege to introduce you to Shaarda, a Shashtri Scholar with a PhD in Vedant, a poet, a photographer, a lover of India, a fellow satsangee and a wise friend who showers us with knowledge in this conversation.

Shaardaji and I get right into why we need spiritual people, her experience of meeting Swamiji, the most important practice of attending the knower, the second most important practice of never believing your thoughts and asking ourselves…what is it that we really want?

Trust me, dear curious yogi, this is one of the most charming and practical episodes for anyone who never wants to be unhappy.

Sit down and relax with Shaarda and I.

Thanks for listening!

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“The real beauty of yoga is about letting go, being flexible and seeing that there is infinite potential in every moment.”

Today I’m joined by R. Alexander Medin, a certified Ashtanga Teacher and all around amazing human with an incredible capacity for giving and sharing yoga with generosity, joy and clarity.

Alexander shares his story and perspective with immense insight from transitioning from professional boxer to breakdancer to ballet dancer to being certified by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois - an honor achieved by only 33 individuals.

Alexander and I discuss his work with addicts and inmates, using the body as a tool and how the real yoga is to meet the challenges of life.

And SO much more....

Join myself and Alexander at his Norges Yoga Festival in Norwary this July: norgesyogafestival.no/en/home

Find Nøsen Yoga and Mountain Hotel HERE or on IG: @nosenyoga

Check out his work with the Back in the Ring Foundation: backinthering.no

Thanks for listening!

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Welcome to the 1st edition of ‘Good Company’, where I riff on all things sadhana with friends and yogi’s, Devon Pipars and Sarah Feinstein. We swap stories and discuss our different practices which keep us grounded in daily sadhana. This episode is packed with nuggets of wisdom from three different vantage points, all encapsulated with a lot of joy and appreciation for the knowledge of Oneness.

We discuss:

➖ Meeting those rare beings who are walking the path with you

➖What is good company and why it’s so essential

➖Yogic life as a life of applied practice and why the practice can change

➖Meditation as immersion rather than avoidance

➖How the yogi has to be the most courageous

➖Self Reunion and the coming together

Learn more about the Self Reunion Retreat Weekend Sept 2-5 → www.selfreunion.com/retreat

Connect with Devon → www.divine-meditation.com/

Connect with Sarah → www.selfreunion.com

Talking with these divine, sweet beings made me so happy my cheeks hurt after our conversation. It’s my wish for you to find some of that same inspiration and delight.

In love and friendship,

Bobbi

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“Be a rebel, be a wild child. Don’t go with the masses, just be who you truly are. It isn’t always going to be easy but just do it fearlessly”

In this episode I’m talking to Karo Tak, a truly unique and rebellious soul who lives yoga daily through her teaching, animal activism, vegan cooking and most recently - her spiritual gap year. Based in Amsterdam, studying in London, Karo is redefining what it means to be a yogi.

Today we touch on:

➖ Karo’s journey from Sea Shepherd vegan activist to Jivamukti teacher to spiritual gap year

➖The importance of detachment & disconnecting in order to truly connect

➖Getting beyond the physical elements of yoga into the deeper spirituality

➖Karo’s daily practices which keep her grounded & healthy

➖ Appreciation for Teacher Stewart Gilchrist & importance of finding your teacher

➖Ayruvegan master class with Dr. Ayruveda & why yoga is vegan

Join her Master class here: www.druyoga.com/uk/events/masterclass-5-oct-22

Connect with Karo here: www.karotak.com

I was totally lit up by Karo’s passion and joy, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“If you meditate and you become calm and are at peace with the world, then you can arrive at an answer to the problem that is worrying you.”

Today's enlightening conversation with Philosopher Madhuri Santanam Sondhi is a total privilege. At nearly 90 years old, she’s lived an extraordinary life. Madhuri has spent her life as a devoted wife to a celebrated politician, a mother to two children and also an Independent Research Scholar. She has a Masters in Philosophy from the University of Edinburgh and diplomas from the Universities of Oxford and London. She is also a Senior Fellow of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research. Friends with His Holiness the Dalai Lama for six-plus decades and a total devotee of her beloved Guru Swami Shyam.

Madhuri illuminates this episode with her wisdom, sweetness and delightfulness. Here’s what we touch on:

➖07:55 Madhuri’s search for her Guru & finally meeting him

➖11:39 What no one ever taught you

➖22:22 Inner peace, social peace, political peace

➖26:25 Peace and Oneness

➖32:30 Spiritual outlook to deal with problems

➖37:17 Crisis as a great teacher

➖52:45 What happens to the mind in meditation

It is my wish for us all that we have such peace and settledness in us at 90 years old. This conversation exemplifies the power of oneness possible between two people regardless of age or background when tuned into the Self.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“Be curious about the right stuff. Who are you really? Ask yourself, what’s the truth that never changes its truthfulness?”

Today I’m joined by a real modern-day yogi and meditator live from the Himalayas. Mr. Richard Taylor became Dikpal when he met Swami Shyam in 1973. He’s been meditating ever since, and in this delightful and illuminating conversation, Dikpal shares his wisdom from living and studying with a Self-realized teacher for 50 years and coming to understand the purpose of this human life.

We touch on a lot here, but here are just a few of the highlights:

➖ Journey from having it all and still being miserable to having an experience of “regaining the innocence and seeing the truth behind the appearances”

➖ “The experience of perfection, it’s like when you hear it, you know it in the deepest depths of your being as the truth”.

➖ Dikpal answers my question: What is that power that covers the sense of perfection in a human being?

➖ “The essence of sadhana, spiritual practice, to be this, that, no, it’s to know that you are pure being, untouchable by any event.”

➖ Yogastah: to be established in Yog

➖ Method of inquiry, meditation and mantra to open the direct experience

➖ “When you’re meditating, you let go of holding onto individual perception. The life, the awareness, is eternal, it is out of time.”

You can’t really find Dikpal on the internet, but let us know what you think of this talk and how your meditation practice is going.

I really enjoyed this conversation, both when we had it live in Dikpal's living room and then again when I listened to it, when I really needed it, back here in Sweden. It was refreshing to hear again about the inevitable covering power of the human being and how to always know how to return to that Pure Being in the practice of meditation - and of course, Satsang.

Thanks for being here with me for another season of a Curious Yogi Podcast.

In appreciation and oneness,

Bobbi

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Embracing the Paradox.

Hi Curious Yogis,

I’m here with my friend Vijay and fellow meditator, and I’m so excited to share the first rendition of a new podcast format I'm calling Good Company. It’s a part of The Curious Yogi Podcast, created to offer something a little different: spontaneous, live-streamed satsang that invites you, the community of listeners and Patreon members, into deeper connection and active participation.

In this inaugural conversation, recorded live in Copenhagen, we dive straight into the heart of what it means to walk the spiritual path while still being fully human. It’s a real, unscripted exchange. Just two seekers exploring the paradoxes of life and truth together.

We touch on the nature of mind, the illusion of control, the role of desire and attachment, and reflect on timeless teachings like the Bhagavad Gita, all while holding space for not-knowing and being present with what is.

Most of all, this episode is a celebration of satsang, the kind of good company that nourishes and supports true inquiry.

In this episode:

• The paradox of being human and aware
• How desire and attachment shape our experience
• Wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita and other sacred texts
• The deep value of spiritual friendship and satsang

🎧 About this Format Good Company is for all of us who want more live, engaged spiritual dialogue. It’s about presence over perfection, connection over performance. And it’s a way to offer more value and opportunities to get involved, especially for our Patreon supporters and Curious Yogi community.

🙏🏽 Thanks for being here. If this conversation resonates, we’d love to hear from you. Your presence and reflections are part of what makes this offering come alive.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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“So when you experience that peace, it's because it's your nature. Your real nature is peaceful. It is blissful. It is contented.”

Wow, this is an incredible episode from early in September, recorded for the Good Company livestream series with my brilliant friend Katharine from Unchanging Being. She is a longtime meditator and a deeply wise teacher. We talked about the Gita, the Gunas, retraining the mind, meditation, and satsang (and more). This is a conversation that bridges ancient wisdom with modern life. A classic, inspiring and educational talk that everyone will take something from, especially if you have a mind that tends to disturb you - like me!

Our dialogue explores the interplay of the essence of true freedom and the vital role of meditation in discovering the unchanging Self.

Through personal anecdotes and insights, Katharine illuminates the path of self-discovery and the eternal quest to understand one’s true nature.

Here are a few of the profound takeaways (there are many):

➖ Satsang and good company support genuine spiritual growth

➖ The Bhagavad Gita is a living scripture, fully relevant today

➖ Freedom from the mind is the true aim of meditation

➖ The Gunas are constantly shaping our thoughts and actions

➖ Witness consciousness unlocks a deeper understanding of the Self

➖ Meditation reveals the unchanging nature of Being

➖ Self-discovery is a lifelong journey, enriched through teachings and experience

Find Katharine: unchangingbeing.com

Subscribe to Unchanging Being on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@unchangingbeing

Katharine’s current Bhagavad Gita cohort has already begun, although she offers other in-depth courses on the Upanishads, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Yamas and Niyamas, regular satsang, a brilliant newsletter, and her new YouTube channel, which features teachings and meditations.

I loved spending time with my wise satsang friend and sharing this livestream episode with the Patreon community. I look forward to hearing what you take away from it.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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"Your practice is meant to remind you that you’re free."

Today I’m graced with the presence of the one and only master Padma Yogi. Padma is a certified advanced meditation teacher from the International Meditation Institute in India and one of Canada’s most respected teachers.

In today’s satsang conversation, Padma brings the ancient knowledge of yoga to life with eloquence and clarity, answering my questions with knowledge and presence.

Padma makes the teachings accessible so all the curious yogi’s listening can begin to inquire and unfold the knowledge and meditation practice for themselves.

Learn more about Padma’s India Retreat 2025: padmameditation.com/product/retreat-in-india-early-bird/

Connect with Padma on FB: www.facebook.com/PadmaYogaTV

Thanks for listening!

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“The greatest value of this kind of talk is that you have the right to choose that kind of company and be uplifted.”

In today's episode of Good Company on a Curious Yogi, Hirdaya and I explore the significance of good company in spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of Shravan (hearing), Manan (reflection), and Nidhidhyasan (application) in deepening one's practice. We discuss the challenges of modern life, the power of pause, and the necessity of authentic conversations for inner transformation.

The dialogue highlights the need to choose uplifting thoughts and ultimately, Hirdaya reminds us of our true nature and the essence of sadhana as a journey of remembering and resting in beingness.

Takeaways from this enlightening conversation:

➖ Good company is essential for spiritual growth.

➖ The practice of Shravan, Manan, and Nidhi Dhyasan is vital.

➖ Choosing uplifting thoughts can transform your experience.

➖ Authentic conversations lead to inner transformation.

➖ The mind often forgets our true nature.

➖ Pausing in moments of discomfort is powerful.

➖ Sadhana is about remembering who you truly are.

➖ Inner work is the real advanced practice.

Find Hirdaya at: hirdayameditation.com

I hope you take as much inspiration and delight from this satsang company as I did. Stay tuned for more episodes like this!

In Oneness,

Bobbi

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“Sadhana is to realize the embodied being and know the difference. This human incarnation is something we have, it’s not what we are. Avidya is mistaking what we have for what we are.”

Lars Ims is a meditator and author who has spent his life immersed in sadhana under the guidance of his Guru, Swami Shyam.

He is also a friend, so he is the perfect yogi to discuss the real meaning of Sadhana. It’s such a great joy to share in the Satsang space, where he delivers the true meaning of sadhana, the importance of “sattwifying” our lives so the light of the Self can shine through, and ultimately, how meditation is the way.

I love this conversation because it centers around freedom. Whether in the spiritual paths we explore, how we apply our critical thinking or how we move through the world with our dharmas - whatever we do, the Self is always free.

Here are a few points we touched on;

➖ The goal of sadhana is to know the state which is always free

➖ The final step of sadhana cannot be an effort from your human side

➖ Vivek, vairagya, abhyasa

➖ The mind is not the problem - it’s how we relate to the mind

➖ Exploring sadhana and finding your own way to express your spiritual life

Find Lars book HERE

Connect with Lars on IG HERE

Thanks for listening!

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“Freedom is a state of needlessness and acceptance.”

Today I share in a heartfelt discussion on the oneness that sadhana unfolds and the unending polarities of life, beginning with celebration and despair.

My dear friend Truus Breukers (Tripti) is a registered nurse, holds a master's in child psychology, and is a children’s book author living between Northern India and the Netherlands in a “dynamic exchange”. She is a creator, a hiker, a wife, a friend, a generously giving spirit and she is a sadhak.

In our satsang, we discuss experience on “two tracks”, how important friends are on this path, holding space, defining freedom and how much meditation works!

I hope you enjoy Tripti’s expression as much as I do.

in oneness,

Bobbi

Thanks for listening!

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Talk about going out with a bang. Some real bangers of gyaan (knowledge) in this season wrap up with the final 5 timeless teachings. This half of the teachings are so instrumental and practical that anyone can take something away to chew on with a smile.

Here’s the final 5 first teachings and conversations highlighted:

➖ Go towards Truth (with curiosity): Shikhaa Episode 12

➖ It comes from within: Hali Schwartz Episode 22

➖ Importance of a Teacher: Malina Dawn Episode 20

➖ Good company & taking care of one another: Shivnaut Episode 11, Kaare Vijay Shyam Episode 5, Karo Tak Episode 13

➖ Power of choosing LOVE: Noah Heney Episode 6, Farah Nazarali Episode 14

➖ Bonus meditation and song with Hirdaya Heidi Groschler

Take these teachings as food for your soul. Just like Swamiji says - I can give you the food but I can’t eat it for you. It’s been such a joy to share these conversations with you and it’s my wish for you to take something impactful for your inquiry, practice and world you live in.

Sending all my love and highest appreciations.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“Real freedom is knowing whatever situation you’re in, you’re able to know who you are. And that takes work.”

Wow, wow, wow! This week’s show is packed to the brim with gyaan (knowledge) and delight. An honor to have Shiv on the show! An accomplished author, illustrator, environmentalist and most certainly, established sadhak with so much practical knowledge for us to take inspiration from. Fasten your satsang seatbelts for this one you do not want to miss a moment!

Today we chat about so much but here’s a few points:

➖ The great journey of Sadhana

➖ Making meditation the key of your practice

➖ What is real freedom and the steps we need to take

➖ It’s a personal work, not a solo work

➖ Where is the root of self-doubt

➖ The mantra of Amaram Hum Madhuram Hum

➖ A spontaneous guided meditation

Connect with Shivnath: www.stephenaitken.com

This was a true joy and reminder of why I do this show. Enjoy and let me know what you think!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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