Discover the deeper meaning of Shavāsana beyond just lying down at the end of class. I share two powerful mythological stories that reveal how this pose symbolizes surrender, rebirth, and transformation, and why it deserves as much respect as any peak pose in your yoga practice. Episode Highlights: Reflecting on the popularity of mythical pose stories and li ... Show More
Sep 13
What Exactly Is Authentic Yoga? Here’s A Checklist
What does authentic yoga actually look like? Aru shares her personal checklist for examining the depth, roots, and transmission of your yoga practice and teaching. From lineage and Hinduism to pranic experience, sadhana, primary sources, and knowing what you don’t know, this epis ... Show More
43m 5s
Sep 6
Lakshmi Maxxing: The Goddess of Wealth, Beauty & Abundance
A closer look at Lakshmi, Saraswati, Durga, Kali, and Parvati—and why these Hindu goddesses cannot be reduced to modern wellness trends, aesthetics, or manifestation tools. Aru explores cultural appropriation, Shakti, devotion, ritual, and what it means to engage with these tradi ... Show More
37m 40s
Aug 16
Sankalpa: The Missing Piece in Your Yoga with Medha Bhaskar
What exactly is a sankalpa, and how is it different from an affirmation, intention, or goal? Medha Bhaskar joins me to explore the deeper meaning of sankalpa, how to discover one that truly resonates, and how it can become a guiding direction for our lives.Episode Highlights:Sank ... Show More
54m 17s
<p>Watch on Spotify or YouTube! <br />In this new series Yoga Foundations, I teach live in-studio & virtual classes on topics every new yoga student needs to build their lifelong practice! </p>
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