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Oct 2024
1h 30m

When All Else Fails Ask a Woman: A Femin...

Harmony Slater
About this episode

In this special episode of the Finding Harmony Podcast, Harmony Slater sits down with the renowned international teacher and healer, Nischala Joy Devi. Known for her groundbreaking work in combining Yoga with Western medicine, Nischala shares her journey and the development of her heart-centered teachings. With decades of experience, Nischala discusses her contributions to The Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease and the Commonweal Cancer Help Program, explaining how Yoga can assist those facing life-threatening illnesses.

Nischala also delves into her mission to bring the feminine back into spirituality through her work on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. She reflects on her latest edition of The Secret Power of Yoga, a unique, feminine interpretation of the Sutras. Through these teachings, listeners will gain insight into a more heart-centered, compassionate approach to life, spirituality, and healing.

Tune in as Nischala explains how Yoga helps individuals on their path to personal healing and spiritual growth, expanding beyond the boundaries of traditional practices to embrace a more holistic approach. Whether you're new to Yoga or have been practicing for years, this episode will inspire you to explore the depth of Yoga’s healing power.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Integrating Western medicine and Yoga for heart disease and cancer patients
  • The sacred teachings of Yoga from masters around the world
  • The role of feminine energy in spiritual practices
  • A heart-centered approach to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
  • The mystical power of the Chakras for healing and transformation

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