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What is Yoga? Beyond Poses & Postures

12 min · 6. okt. 2025
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In our very first episode of Beyond the Mat – Yoga for Real Life, hosts Prasanna and Rahul explore the true meaning of yoga—far beyond stretching and fitness. Drawing on Patanjali’s first two Yoga Sutras, they reveal yoga as a living discipline that calms the mind and brings clarity, harmony, and freedom. Listeners will discover: * Why Patanjali begins with the phrase “Atha Yoga Anushasanam” – “Now, the discipline of yoga begins.” * The five states of the mind—from restless to still—and how to recognize your own state. * The essence of “Yogash Chitta Vritti Nirodhah”—yoga as the stilling of mental fluctuations. * Practical ways to start yoga now—with awareness, breathing, and small daily disciplines. Whether you’re new to yoga or curious about its philosophy, this episode offers a fresh, practical perspective that you can apply to your everyday life—right here, right now.

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What is Yoga? Beyond Poses & Postures

In our very first episode of Beyond the Mat – Yoga for Real Life, hosts Prasanna and Rahul explore the true meaning of yoga—far beyond stretching and fitness. Drawing on Patanjali’s first two Yoga Sutras, they reveal yoga as a living discipline that calms the mind and brings clarity, harmony, and freedom. Listeners will discover: * Why Patanjali begins with the phrase “Atha Yoga Anushasanam” – “Now, the discipline of yoga begins.” * The five states of the mind—from restless to still—and how to recognize your own state. * The essence of “Yogash Chitta Vritti Nirodhah”—yoga as the stilling of mental fluctuations. * Practical ways to start yoga now—with awareness, breathing, and small daily disciplines. Whether you’re new to yoga or curious about its philosophy, this episode offers a fresh, practical perspective that you can apply to your everyday life—right here, right now.

6. okt. 202512 min