Explore every episode of the podcast The Yogi Within Podcast

In today's episode I discuss Tapas in yogic traditions, coming to our mat and finding our edge in our practices.

In today's episode I discuss Ahimsa in yogic traditions relating to diet and vegetarianism.

In today's episode I discuss trainings, certificates and what I see as the best way to study and deepen knowledge within traditions for students.

What is it to be traditional in Yoga? In today's episode I talk about evolving traditions in Ashtanga Yoga and how we can learn from other traditions as a better way to see it's flaws and benefits.

Is Ashtanga Yoga injurious by nature? What are we looking for in our practices and a story from Buddhist traditions on finding love and compassion.

In today's episode I discuss cross training in yoga, aging in our practices and the art of doing less.

In today's episode I discuss the concept of ego in the modern world and how this relates to yogic traditions and the Buddhist concept of emptiness and love.

In today's episode I am again joined by Iain Grysak where we discuss self sovereignty within yoga traditions and how this plays out on a societal level.

In today's episode I continue the discussion on The Subtle Body and how attraction and opposites can lead us to a deeper understanding of ourselves and our spiritual journey.

In today's episode I discuss methods within Yogic traditions to cultivate love and how we can use our desires to generate more love an compassion for ourselves and others.

In today's episode I continue the theme of the subtle body with what I feel are the stages of Yoga practitioners can go through as they work towards cultivating the sense of our energetic selves.

In today's episode I give my thoughts on the view of sexual energy in spirituality and Yogic practices and how we might be able to use this as a way to create more love and compassion in our lives.

In today's episode I talk about the deeper layers of Yogic practices and how the power of our imagination and intention changes the way we see ourselves and deepens our Yoga practice.

In today's episode I discuss some beliefs I have personally challenged in yoga and the benefits of this, especially as students looking to grow in your practices.

In today's episode I give a recap on my last episode around what has come up in the Yoga community lately, and my thoughts on traditions such as Moon Day's and how regular one should practice.

In today's episode I discuss how a change is needed in Ashtanga in general and also in relation to One Percent Truth.

In today's episode I talk about how to build strength in your yoga practice and why you might be plateauing.

In today's episode I share a story from an encounter this summer and how Yoga changes your vibration and what you attract.

In today's episode I talk about how phone culture is negatively effecting public spaces and encroaching on the Yoga space.

In today's episode I talk about the Vinyasa count in Ashtanga Yoga, it's importance and my thoughts on how it effects practice.

In today's episode I talk about the history of strictness in Yoga traditions and why being so strict and potentially controlling is not more authentic or good for your students

Today's episode is a short one to let everyone know about the rebrand of my podcast which will now be: The Yogi Within Podcast. The updated and change will be carried out this week.

Thanks for the positive support and feedback from my listeners :)

In today's episode I follow up on the previous episode and talk about Elitism in Yoga and how we should not be looking to cultivate this type of energy in our practices.

In today's episode I talk about where competitiveness come from in us and how we can find a deeper sense of our drivers in life from taking the competition out of our Yoga practices.

In today's episode I discuss how Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga has moved away from Research / Pragmatism over the years and has become more dogmatic with Institutionalised thinking.

Bring back the research in Ashtanga Yoga. Pragmatism over Dogmatism.

In today's episode I talk about The Element Series. Why I created this Ashtanga based sequence along with The Supine Sequence and how The Better Mobility Guide can be used for practitioners to support thier Yoga practice.

In today's episode i give my breakdown of Intermediate series in the Ashtanga Yoga system and the transition from primary series for practitioners.

In today's episode I talk about the concept of Bandha's in Yogic traditions and why this is one of the main focuses of my Yoga practices and teaching style of the Ashtanga Yoga method.

In this episode i discuss the benefits of the finishing sequence in Ashtanga Yoga and how this cultivates a greater insight into who we are.

A simple, yet effective meditation on cultivating Loving Kindness.

In today's episode i talk about how the intention of what we do effects our practices and how seeking the truth brings us closer to reality, love and compassion.

In today's episode i give my thoughts on Primary Series in the Ashtanga Yoga system, why dogmatism doesn't benefit the student or the room and how this beautiful system can be taught in a more trusting and holistic way.

In today's episode i discuss how the business side of yoga and the intention of money / certifications / attention, takes us away from the original intention of Yogic practices .

In today's episode i share a short story of a students experience of healing through the Ashtanga Yoga System, and the wonderful healing qualities of the body with the right input.

There's a trend right now with long terms practitioners and teachers quitting Ashtanga Yoga. Here's my view on this.

#whyiquitashtangayoga

In today's episode I talk about the trap of consuming too much and how this relates to mental and physical health.

In today's episode I talk about asking for help, being vulnerable and how this leads us to more love and raising our vibration in life.

In today's episode i talk about the various reasons enabling dysfunctional behaviour can occur and share some stories on how this plays out for good and bad in different environments.

In today's episode i talk about commitment to practicing Yoga, the benefits to a long term practice and how when life gets difficult it is the thing we need the most.

In this episode i talk about pain and chronic pain and how we can see this in our body as a way to cultivate a better sense of healing and health. I also share a personal story i experienced recently about this that may help listeners understand how they can explore this better.

In today's episode i talk about physical adjustments in Ashtanga Yoga and my thoughts and observations on how these can be applied well, and unfortunately badly at times.

The role of Guru's in Yoga traditions.

In this episode i talk about the dynamics of masochistic / sadistic / authoritarian behaviour in relation to environments where there is a Guru / unhealthy power imbalance.

What makes something right or wrong?

In this episode i talk about why thinking about right and wrong and the polarisation in society distracts us from the root to find the middle path leading to peace.

'Form is emptiness, emptiness is form'

In this episode i talk about the concept of Sunyata ( Emptiness ) in Buddhism and how this relates to my previous episode with Christian on Nihilism.

Is Nihilism on the rise?

Christian Klix is back on the podcast discussing the rise of nihilism in today's world and how spiritual practices can lead to a better and healthier connection to ourselves and others.

Belonging. Do you feel like you don't belong?

Lots of us can feel like we don't belong to a multitude of things in life creating unease and a feeling of disconnection.

In this episode i explore this topic and share some experiences from my life and spiritual practices that have helped me understand this for a greater sense of peace.

Is Co2 a problem?

In this episode i sit down with Yoga teacher, artist and author, Christian Klix, to discuss his recent book 'The Demon Molecule.' To find out more about Christian and for a copy of his latest book please find him at: https://yoga-ck.com/

Are you afraid of being alone?

In this episode i discuss what i feel to be one of the most important aspects of spiritual growth is the feelings and fears around being alone and the sense of abandonment in life.

In this episode i discuss my thoughts and observations around anger and violence in today's society and how leaning into these can bring about a greater understanding of the human condition.

Cultivating discipline.

In this episode i talk about the sense of suffering in the world and our daily lives and how cultivating strength and discipline aids us in life.