#186 How did a Tomboyish Sanam Akka become a Hatha Yoga Teacher?

from Vaisus Podcast · host Vaisakh Sabu

In this podcast, Isha Hatha Yoga Teacher, Sanam Akka shares her journey of becoming a Hatha Yoga Teacher. One key takeaway is that no matter where you are in your spiritual journey, never let someone else's experience make you judge yours!   Tip: If you are in Bengaluru, avoid shooting at Cubbon Park. You will know why :D    0.00: Intro 0:35 – Childhood in Kolkata and later at a boarding school in Assam. 2:12 – Was naughty in school. Thanks to nice faculties and sports facilities. 3:15 – A funny incident that happened in Class 5. Hint: Loveletter 6:10 – Moved to a school in Bihar. Alternative education at Madhusthali Vidyapeeth 8:27 – How I ran away from Bihar to Kolkata at the age of 12? 10:47 – Life in Delhi –Culture shock in G.D Goenka Public School 15:01 – From Delhi to teenage in Mumbai. Didn’t like mathematics, but how I ended up pursuing finance. 18:38 – Started working in a brand consulting firm and absolutely loved it 19:58 – Masters in the UK. Had loads of fun and met wonderful people from across the globe. 23:12 – Came back to India. My story of falling in love with Bangalore. 26:17 – My first leg injury. Was it even bad?  29:18 – The story of how I got metal screws in my knee 32:39 – Bowing down to my parents for taking care of me like a little child. My recovery story. 37:48 – How my brother told me about Inner Engineering? Attending the free introductory session.  42:39 – Inner Engineering initiation and a feeling of calmness on day 7. 44:56 – Maa Dakshina and few other reasons I am a part of Isha. 48:26 – Loved to volunteer non-stop! 49:08 – 21-day Hatha Yoga program at ‘Yoga Binge’ studio (a name given by Sadhguru?)  50:46 – Urge to impart this knowledge and help others. Quitting my job and going for HYTT. 52:56 – My first Ashram visit - Gurupurnima 2015. 56:01 – My First time inside the Dhyanalinga. Got buzzed the 2nd time. 57:55 – Sacrificed my front row seat in the Adiyogi Alayam.  1:01:03 – I was always scared of Bhavaspandana because…1:01:03 – I was always scared of Bhavaspandana because… 1:01:49 – My BSP experience and why it is great! Recovered from something that bothered me deeply

What this episode covers

In this podcast, Isha Hatha Yoga Teacher, Sanam Akka shares her journey of becoming a Hatha Yoga Teacher. One key takeaway is that no matter where you are in your spiritual journey, never let someone else's experience make you judge yours! Tip: If you are in Bengaluru, avoid shooting at Cubbon Park. You will know why :D 0.00: Intro 0:35 – Childhood in Kolkata and later at a boarding school in Assam. 2:12 – Was naughty in school. Thanks to nice faculties and sports facilities. 3:15 – A funny incident that happened in Class 5. Hint: Loveletter 6:10 – Moved to a school in Bihar. Alternative education at Madhusthali Vidyapeeth 8:27 – How I ran away from Bihar to Kolkata at the age of 12? 10:47 – Life in Delhi –Culture shock in G.D Goenka Public School 15:01 – From Delhi to teenage in Mumbai. Didn’t like mathematics, but how I ended up pursuing finance. 18:38 – Started working in a brand consulting firm and absolutely loved it 19:58 – Masters in the UK. Had loads of fun and met wonderful people from across the globe. 23:12 – Came back to India. My story of falling in love with Bangalore. 26:17 – My first leg injury. Was it even bad? 29:18 – The story of how I got metal screws in my knee 32:39 – Bowing down to my parents for taking care of me like a little child. My recovery story. 37:48 – How my brother told me about Inner Engineering? Attending the free introductory session. 42:39 – Inner Engineering initiation and a feeling of calmness on day 7. 44:56 – Maa Dakshina and few other reasons I am a part of Isha. 48:26 – Loved to volunteer non-stop! 49:08 – 21-day Hatha Yoga program at ‘Yoga Binge’ studio (a name given by Sadhguru?) 50:46 – Urge to impart this knowledge and help others. Quitting my job and going for HYTT. 52:56 – My first Ashram visit - Gurupurnima 2015. 56:01 – My First time inside the Dhyanalinga. Got buzzed the 2nd time. 57:55 – Sacrificed my front row seat in the Adiyogi Alayam. 1:01:03 – I was always scared of Bhavaspandana because…1:01:03 – I was always scared of Bhavaspandana because… 1:01:49 – My BSP experience and why it is great! Recovered from something that bothered me deeply