#29: From Hollywood to Healing; Yoga & Multiple Sclerosis; Self Transformation; Fear & Discipline

In this episode of Beyond the Bubble, Andras speaks with Garth, an Iyengar yoga teacher from Los Angeles, about having been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and how it has reshaped his life through yoga.Garth recounts being diagnosed with MS in the mid-1990s while pursuing an acting career in Hollywood, the fear and uncertainty that followed, and the medical journey that led to an unexpected recommendation from his doctor: yoga and swimming as complementary practices alongside conventional treatment.He explains how discovering Iyengar yoga in L.A. and later in India shortly after leaving the hospital helped him regain his body sensation, strength, and stability, and why its emphasis on alignment, precision, and supportive props made it especially suitable for neurological conditions. As the practice deepened, yoga became more than physical rehabilitation, helping him work through grief, ego, and attachment, and changing how he related to stress, ambition, and expectations.The conversation follows Garth’s path to India to study with B.K.S. Iyengar, the years it took to build enough stability before making that journey, and his transition from student to teacher. Together, Andras and Garth discuss working with people facing chronic and degenerative conditions, the importance of collaboration with medical professionals, and why trust, patience, and realistic goals matter more than quick fixes. The episode covers topics such as courage, fear, and detachment, and how consistent practice can support long-term balance and a meaningful quality of life, even in the presence of illness.https://yogarth.com/https://yoga.org/