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This episode delves into the inner meaning of Yoga. It explores the origin of Yoga, its true purpose and its evolution over centuries. The episode then explores the types of Yoga, the benefits from a holistic human self perspective. It also elucidates the difference of Yoga with other practices prevalent today. The episode ends with a strong rationale as to why Yoga is so important in today’s VUCA world and stress filled existence. It closes with a strong call to action - to explore and embrace Yoga.

The episode is a self dialogue which reflects on the relevance of Ideas and symbols in our daily lives. We understand the world around us through symbols based on our individual and collective experiences . For example the symbol, Mango means the same for most people. Likewise our understanding of the world is based on framing and labelling everything and everyone. While that is good to make sense of things, many times this symbolising comes in the way of our pure experience of something that IS…the reality that we experience in this moment. Further the episode explores the relevance and place of spiritual teachings on the spiritual path.

This episode introduces the concept of ‘Mind’ . It begins by explaining the difference between the understanding of Mind in Western and Eastern thought. It further establishes certain characteristics of the mind. Then it explains the mind in terms of its various functions as explained in Yogic philosophy. Finally it links the mind to the essential purpose of Yoga and meditation.

This episode is a short meditate breathing practice which can be done almost anywhere and at any time during the day - in your home, in the car, on the aeroplane, in your seat at work or in a park. Mindful observation of one’s breath is a simple yet powerful tool to bring your awareness to the present moment and calm you. Learn to do this and discover the real you.

This episode introduces the concept of Duty and Dharma from the perspective of Indian Philosophy

This episode explains the real meaning of Yoga from a traditional and historical perspective citing various texts like Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras & the Gita. Then it explains the meaning of Ashtanga Yoga and it’s eight limbs - Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi; in the context of our lives. Further this episode talks about debunking various myths about Yoga. Finally the episode ends with the relevance and important of practising Yoga in today’s modern stress filled world.

This episode explains the Indian concept of Karma which is one of the most important concepts of Indian & Eastern Asian philosophy. Karma theory and practice is one of the fundamental tenets of Hinduism and Buddhism.

This episode has the invocation of the sacred Aum, the Mahamritunjaya mantra and the Gayatri mantra.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://navaneel.wordpress.com/2021/05/30/what-is-meditation/