Ben Kalra on Yoga Philosophy and Devotion to the Practice

Ben Kalra is a yoga teacher, leading retreats around the world and sharing yoga philosophy online through his social media. He has a gift for making the teachings of yoga feel accessible and tangible, without losing their depth. Ben embodies the practice with wisdom, humor, heart, and a devotion to yoga that is clear and infectious. In this episode, we talk about god, yoga philosophy, yoga's roots, the realities of the yoga industry, and joy as a spiritual practice.Ben’s Website and Retreat in SpainFind Ben on Instagram: @benkalra Patreon: Leadership and Yoga CLUB. To support my work on this podcast, to meet fellow listeners, and more… Join below. https://www.patreon.com/cw/shawnakru Find Shawna on instagram: ⁠@shawnakru ⁠⁠Shawna’s website⁠⁠Yoga Teacher Roundtable free community events & mailing list⁠Try OfferingTree for free⁠ ⁠with my link here⁠⁠ (My sponsor) Sign up for Yoga Trade’s passport: https://join.yogatrade.com/membership(My sponsor)Time Stamps:00:00 intro08:28 open to mystery10:20 finding your voice online18:10 take the yoga practice seriously, take yourself lightly22:20 yoga philosophy24:42 different types of yoga teachers27:44 what got you "hooked" on yoga philosophy?34:01 why do you think we've forgotten our power?36:59 defining yoga40:09 what do you love about yoga?43:17 devotion to the yoga practice50:52 spiritual practice55:52 what does truth feel like?57:15 experiences in meditation1:01:14 the cactus club1:03:00 embodying the practice while in the yoga industry1:14:39 how do you choose what to do?1:20:22 how can yoga impact the world?1:24:09 trusting in yoga's evolution1:29:24 how do you know what to listen to?1:30:46 rapid fire & billboard question