The Yoga Conversations

#26 - Simon Borg returns: 5 dimensional flow, finding your Guru & the right way to do Yoga

"HE COULD STOP HIS HEART BEATING, BEND IRON BARS WITH HIS HANDS. TRULY A YOGIC STRONG MAN!" - SIMON BORG-OLIVIER [https://simonborgolivier.com/] Note: Do check out the youtube version too for breathing guidance(visual) by Simon Simon Borg-Olivier has been studying traditional forms of posture, movement, breathing, and mental control for more than 50 years. He has studied with one of the greatest Yogic masters of the 20th century - B.K.S Iyengar, K. Pattabhi Jois, and T.K.V Desikachar. Also, he has co-authored 2 books out of which the Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga Course is a definite read. Today he helps everyone restore their natural posture fusing traditional eastern wisdom with western medical science. Topics Discussed: * Why he created the 5-dimensional flow course? (02:20) * His thoughts on Beer Yoga (11:40) * How different is 5DF from Qigong  (16:43) * Do we need to sit in a lotus posture for Meditation? (29:33) * What to look for in a Yoga teacher (43:33) * How he helped a woman with her hip, constipation, and fertility issues with 1 change (50:43) * How poor lifestyle impacts our health despite having nutritious food (1:16:20) * The right way of breathing (1:21:43) * Why young people are suffering from heart attacks (1:31:23) Links:  * Prof Bhim Dev [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSuWtF-MVxk] This show is brought to you by your host Haresh Punjabi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/haresh-punjabi/]. We talk with Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness practitioners. We explore this mystic space, try to dissect it, and make it accessible for everyone. Contact Simon Borg-Olivier: Instagram: @simonsynergy [https://www.instagram.com/simonsynergy/] Website:  https://simonborgolivier.com/ [https://simonborgolivier.com/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/simonborgolivier [https://www.youtube.com/c/simonborgolivier] Contact me: Instagram - @theyogaconversations [https://www.instagram.com/theyogaconversations/] Podcast Links - https://linktr.ee/haresh_p777 [https://linktr.ee/haresh_p777] Email Id: haresh.punjabi777@gmail.com

#25 - Mansi on Yoga beginners, lifestyle recommendations for looking young and the purpose of life

"Its therapy, its movement, its laughter, its breathwork, its dhyana. All in one beautiful hour" - Mansi Mahajan Mansi is an international Yoga and Wellness Coach who has her own school of Yoga under the International Yoga Alliance and also leads yoga retreats/ workshops both in India and abroad. She is the Founder of House of Kapaali, an award-winning wellness space, based in Delhi, Goa, and the Himalayas as well as a Founder of Manaste, promoting a lifestyle of wellbeing inside out. She is a published author who has recently completed a series of Yoga books for children. Mansi has been awarded "Exceptional Woman of Excellence" by the Women Economic Forum three years in a row for her extraordinary contribution to the wellness space. Topics Discussed: * How she started her journey in Yoga (01:50) * What people really think about Yoga (07:23) * Her physiological and spiritual changes after practicing Yoga (15:23) * The story of the monk who shared his first lesson - "Breath" (24:38) * Her 2 lifestyle recommendations based on Manaste's research (29:13) * Should one practice Yoga Nidra? (36:20) * Online classes are here to stay! (42:53) * Her morning routine and 10min practice (44:23) * Her Food preferences for looking young and staying healthy (51:17) * Here message for everyone (55:46) This show is brought to you by your host Haresh Punjabi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/haresh-punjabi/]. We talk with Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness practitioners. We explore this mystic space, try to dissect it, and make it accessible for everyone. Contact Mansi Mahajan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mansimahajan/ [https://www.instagram.com/mansimahajan/] Contact me: Instagram - @theyogaconversations [https://www.instagram.com/theyogaconversations/] Podcast Links - https://linktr.ee/haresh_p777 [https://linktr.ee/haresh_p777] Email Id: haresh.punjabi777@gmail.com

#24 - Pooja on 8 limbs of Yoga, Vedic Education and Hare Krishna's misunderstanding [in Hinglish]

"If you are true Yogi, you have to understand Prana!" - Pooja Rani Coming from a corporate background working with Reliance Jio, Prime Focus, and Snapdeal, she realized this is not what she wants her life to be. Stumbling upon a 7-day retreat at Mcleodganj, she discovered true Yoga. Today, she has conducted multiple 200hr TTC courses and 7-day wellness retreats across Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, and the Himalayas. Topics Discussed: * How she started her journey in Yoga (01:36) * How she managed to survive with 8 year's provident fund (11:46) * Ashtanga - The 8 limbs of Yoga (15:50) * The problem with Vipassana (38:08) * 3 Vedic Lifestyle changes (43:26) * The most popular Mantra misunderstood (56:10) * Why she left Non-veg (1:00:16) * Her message for everyone (1:09:53) Links: * Ashtanga - 8 Limbs of Yoga [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashtanga_(eight_limbs_of_yoga)] * Vipassana [https://www.dhamma.org/en/index] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swami_Sri_Yukteswar_Giri This show is brought to you by your host Haresh Punjabi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/haresh-punjabi/]. We talk with Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness practitioners. We explore this mystic space, try to dissect it, and make it accessible for everyone. Contact Pooja Rani: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiv_yogini/ [https://www.instagram.com/shiv_yogini/] Contact me: Instagram - @theyogaconversations [https://www.instagram.com/theyogaconversations/] Podcast Links - https://linktr.ee/haresh_p777 [https://linktr.ee/haresh_p777] Email Id: haresh.punjabi777@gmail.com

#23 - Shreya on Sivananda Ashram, Power of Journaling and The Depression Hype

"You need to start somewhere to get somewhere!" - Shreya Sethi She is a Yoga & Holistic Health Teacher as well as a Counselling Psychologist. Her training and certifications include 200hr and 500hr TTC courses at Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Zumba B1 instructor course, Stott Pilates, and Hypnotherapy level1.  She has a wide media presence across NDTV, India TV group and Booking.com Topics Discussed: * How she started her journey in Yoga (01:30) * Her experience at Sivananda Ashram (04:30) * A day at a Yoga Ashram (12:23) * Differences in Hatha & Vinyasa Style (16:23) * How Yoga and Psychology go hand in hand (21:33) * Why everyone feels they are depressed (30:20) * Why are young slim women being diagnosed with PCOS (36:02) * Her morning routine (40:23) * Her food choices which she strictly avoids (42:17) * Her message for everyone (51:03) Links: * Sivananda Ashram [https://sivananda.org.in/madurai/] * Journaling [https://medium.com/mind-cafe/why-keeping-a-daily-journal-could-change-your-life-9a4c11f1a475] * Hatha Yoga [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatha_yoga] * Vinyasa Yoga [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viny%C4%81sa] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swami_Sri_Yukteswar_Giri This show is brought to you by your host Haresh Punjabi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/haresh-punjabi/]. We talk with Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness practitioners. We explore this mystic space, try to dissect it, and make it accessible for everyone. Contact Shreya Sethi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shreya_yoga/ [https://www.instagram.com/shreya_yoga/] Contact me: Instagram - @theyogaconversations [https://www.instagram.com/theyogaconversations/] Podcast Links - https://linktr.ee/haresh_p777 [https://linktr.ee/haresh_p777] Email Id: haresh.punjabi777@gmail.com

#22 - Isha Lall on Yoga for Cancer, Nutritional Deficiencies in Women and Taking Charge of your Life

"Sugar is worst than Cocaine because it's even more addictive! Once you start consuming sugar, your brain gets in the loop of, I want more, I want more, I want more..." - Isha Lall In 2013, she did a 'Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training Course' in Varkala, Kerala, and is now well versed in Human Anatomy, Yogic Diet, Nutrition, and Meditation. In 2018, she started working in the space of Cancer and Autoimmune disorders by integrating Yoga, Meditation, and Nutritional Wellness. Today, she is a Holistic Wellness Expert which comprises of Movement & Meditation Therapist, Holistic Nutritionist, and Master Reiki Healer Topics Discussed: * How she started her journey in Yoga (01:58) * Why people fear to take the leap of faith (06:33) * How she helps Cancer Patients with Yoga and Meditation (09:38) * How to be in Executive mode consistently (17:25) * Why people suffer from Auto-immune diseases (23:10) * Cancer similarities/ differences in India and USA (31:52) * Her recommended Foods to start the day (38:22) * Which nutrients are most missing in us? (41:34) * Foods she completely avoids (45:53) * Her practice in case of limited time (49:35) * The 1 Pranayama for High BP, Heart and Covid patients (51:19) * Her message for everyone (54:29) Links: * Cancer [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cancer#:~:text=Cancer%20is%20a%20group%20of,tumors%2C%20which%20do%20not%20spread.] * Autoimmune diseases [https://www.healthline.com/health/autoimmune-disorders#:~:text=An%20autoimmune%20disease%20is%20a,fighter%20cells%20to%20attack%20them.] * Potassium [https://www.webmd.com/diet/foods-rich-in-potassium] * Sodium [https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-education-resources-materials/sodium-your-diet#:~:text=Sodium%20is%20an%20essential%20nutrient,may%20not%20even%20know%20it.] * Anulom Vilom [https://www.healthline.com/health/anulom-vilom-pranayama] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swami_Sri_Yukteswar_Giri This show is brought to you by your host Haresh Punjabi [https://www.linkedin.com/in/haresh-punjabi/]. We talk with Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness practitioners. We explore this mystic space, try to dissect it, and make it accessible for everyone. Contact Isha Lall: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishallyoga/ [https://www.instagram.com/ishallyoga/] Contact me: Instagram - @theyogaconversations [https://www.instagram.com/theyogaconversations/] Podcast Links - https://linktr.ee/haresh_p777 [https://linktr.ee/haresh_p777] Email Id: haresh.punjabi777@gmail.com