Explore every episode of the podcast Yoga Off The Mat
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| Prana: How To Harness Your Vital Energy And Boost Your Quality Of Life | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:19:06 | |
Learn about an essential element of yoga, Prana - your vital life energy. We unpack what it is, how to sense it, practices that enhance or deplete it, and how to optimize it to improve your quality of life. The episode ends with a short pranayama practice so you can experience the sensation firsthand. In this episode we discuss:
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| Ceasefire Is Ahimsa: A Yogic Perspective On Systemic Violence | 20 May 2024 | 00:13:13 | |
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Reference Links A history of Al-Nakba https://remix.aljazeera.com/aje/PalestineRemix/al-nakba.html#/17 The Balfour Declaration https://www.britannica.com/event/Balfour-Declaration How to get started in activism for Palestine: https://www.pcrf.net/information-you-should-know/how-to-help-palestine.html#:~:text=This can include writing to,to bring about positive change. Books: Applied Ethics Primer by Letitia Meynell and Clarisse Paron Yoga - Anticolonial Philosophy by Dr Shyam Ranganathan The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda Podcasts: The Genocide of Palestinians: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jPGgYybr0lrmIHcpQlj93?si=726d2ccd8a3343f5 Eelam Tamil history: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dvVVja3BaGopbh59GTIwV?si=EOqa273hSXOIMC8MRMCW7g The war in Sudan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xbzCipOMQPeKQoD3FuyFh?si=S8FxtD8ERqaWN9rV4JbdFA The civil war in DR Congo: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7svK7nxRct2LIx35onbEml?si=ttIXo8O-RKGf2M0w7QOKcg Credible social media sources to follow: @red_maat @sbeih.jpg @wizard_bisan1 @varathas @letstalkpalestine Podcast & Host Links Instagram: Host: @divyabala Podcast: @yogaoffthematpodcast | |||
| The Four Types Of Yoga You Didn't Know About & The 8 Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:08:37 | |
In the second episode of this podcast, I give you an overview of the vast landscape of Yoga and go deeper into just one of those forms of yoga that has been taken the west by storm - the 8 limbed path of Ashtanga yoga. Topics discussed: - The four major categories of yoga - The 8 limbed path of ashtanga yoga - 3 Journal prompts to help you begin your exploration of self Journal Prompts: 1. What was my first introduction to Yoga, and how did it shape my understanding of this practice? 2. How have I recently practiced one of the five Yamas (External ethics) in my day to day life? 3. What hobbies or activities make me feel like I'm in a state of Dhyana (meditation)? Yoga Off The Mat (YOTM) is available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify & Apple podcasts. If you enjoyed the episode and look forward to more, consider supporting my work on Patreon (@divyabala). Be sure to follow the podcast on all platforms below and leave me a rating! :) Resources: Instagram: @yogaoffthematpodcast & @divyabala Youtube.com/divyabala Patreon.com/divyabala Website: www.hidivya.com | |||
| Pilot: It's Time To Get Off Your Mat And Do Some Yoga | 30 Mar 2024 | 00:07:00 | |
Welcome to Yoga Off The Mat, the podcast! I’m your host, Divya - an E-RYT 200 yoga teacher, content creator, activist, writer and speaker (among other things). Whether you’re brand new to yoga and seeking to build a foundation, or maybe you’re a seasoned practitioner who wants to deepen your knowledge, here you’ll learn how to apply yoga on and off the mat as a tool for personal growth and social change. In this pilot episode, I’ll share my personal journey with yoga spanning 20 years and the moments of revelation that led me to this moment. I’ll also give you an idea of what you can expect from future episodes. This episode covers: - What you can expect from Yoga Off The Mat Podcast - My personal journey with yoga and what led to this project - What you can expect from future podcast episodes Yoga Off The Mat (YOTM) is available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify & Apple podcasts. If you enjoyed the episode and look forward to more, be sure to follow the podcast on all platforms below and leave me a rating! Resources: Instagram: @yogaoffthematpodcast & @divyabala Youtube.com/divyabala Patreon.com/divyabala Website: www.hidivya.com | |||
| The Surprising Truth About Building a Yoga Practice Nobody Tells You | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:09:13 | |
One of the questions I get asked most frequently is "How do I build a yoga practice from scratch?" In this episode, I offer a 5-step framework to help you build a yoga practice of your own - and you might be surprised at how simple it is! You'll incorporate elements from the 8-limbed path and integrate your practice into your life, both on and off the mat. Yoga doesn't have to be hard or scary - it just needs dedication, compassion and a little discipline. Podcast & Host Linkswww.divyabala.comHost: @divyabalaPodcast: @yogaoffthematpodcastYoutube.com/divyabala | |||
| Build Your Ideal Spring Morning Routine Using Yogic Wisdom | Yoga Off the Mat Podcast | Divya Bala | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:12:39 | |
Ashton Hall and Mel Robbins may be trending right now for their...intense...morning routines. But your morning doesn't have to look like that for you to start your day on the best foot. This episode is the first in a seasonal series about how to use the principles of yoga philosophy and its sister science Ayurveda to customize your morning routine - both for your unique needs and for the season. Podcast & Host Links Website: www.divyabala.com Instagram: @divyabala @yogaoffthematpodcast Youtube.com/divyabala Patreon.com/divyabala | |||
| Yoga Has Mentally Prepared You For Major Societal Transition | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:15:12 | |
Whether or not we like it -- change is in the air. Socially, politically, spiritually. You may not realize it but yoga has prepared you with the mental resilience to face it head on. Here's how. In this episode, I share 5 simple yogic tactics to fortify yourself ahead of major change. Podcast & Host Links Website: www.divyabala.com Instagram:
Youtube: Youtube.com/divyabala Patreon: Patreon.com/divyabala | |||
| How to Choose the Right Yoga Teacher Training Program: Key Factors To Consider | 27 Dec 2024 | 00:22:23 | |
Some people think it's unethical. Some people think it's essential. Either way, it's a massive industry that's only gaining more and more traction: The Yoga Teacher Training. In this episode, I share the origins of how yoga was passed down and taught, and how that has evolved with the birth of the yoga industry. You'll also get a framework of inquiry to understand your intentions and whether YTT is right for you, PLUS a checklist to help you choose the right training program. Podcast & Host Links Website: www.divyabala.com Instagram: Host: @divyabala Podcast: @yogaoffthematpodcast Youtube: Youtube.com/divyabala | |||
| Yoga Radicalized Me, And It Should Radicalize You Too. | 31 Jan 2026 | 00:05:52 | |
My first episode of 2025 was a message to help you all, especially in the states, prepare for major societal transition using yoga as your toolkit. Unfortunately, a year later the horrors have not let up but only intensified. Humanity has always undergone cycles of destruction and rebirth, suffering and renewal. That doesn't mean we can look away from what's happening not just in America but around the world. How can we moderate our energy output in support of our communities and loved ones while also sustaining enough energy to care for ourselves? Yoga again has a number of solutions for how we methodically approach societal breakage through a lens of compassion, discipline, and duty. I hope this short podcast episode empowers you, equips you and inspires you into aligned action that upholds humanity. Sending love and power. Fundraiser for Keith Porter's daughter: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-franceolas-granddaughters-future Resources to support Minnesotans: www.standwithminnesota.com Script to ask your senators to not fund violence against immigrants: https://indivisible.org/actions/ice-out-senate/ Podcast & Host LinksWebsite:www.divyabala.comInstagram:Host: @divyabalaPodcast: @yogaoffthematpodcastYoutube:Youtube.com/divyabalaPatreon:Patreon.com/divyabala | |||
| 3 Major Lessons Yoga Taught Me In 2025 That I'm Taking Into 2026 | 31 Dec 2025 | 00:08:31 | |
What a whirlwind 2025 has been. Whether you're reflecting on the past year or planning for the year ahead, it's always worth thinking about how much you have grown. 2025 taught me many things but I wouldn't have gotten through it without my yoga practice. Here are a few lessons I learned - maybe they'll resonate with you.Stay til the end for 3 reflection prompts :) Podcast & Host LinksWebsite:www.divyabala.comInstagram:Host: @divyabalaPodcast: @yogaoffthematpodcastYoutube:Youtube.com/divyabalaPatreon:Patreon.com/divyabala | |||
| I'm Finally Answering Your Burning Questions About Yoga | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:21:34 | |
Allow me to *re*introduce myself! A lot of you have been curious to get to know my journey with yoga, what my practice looks like, my thoughts on the industry, the business of yoga, how to decolonize yoga in the wild...and I got you. This is a short and sweet episode to help you get to know me a bit better, and there are some great tips sprinkled in as well. Timestamps: 01:03 My journey with yoga 02:56 My current yoga practice 06:12 My thoughts on modern yoga 08:06 How to start a yoga practice 09:20 Considerations when practicing asana 12:19 Posture tutorial 12:50 Decolonizing yoga 14:52 Yoga retreats 16:02 Books on yoga 16:44 Becoming a yoga teacher 19:10 Starting a yoga business Podcast & Host Links www.divyabala.com Youtube.com/divyabala Patreon.com/divyabala Instagram: @divyabala @yogaoffthematpodcast | |||