Ep 252 Adam Keen – Understanding Self Through Yoga

Adam explores the fundamental definitions of yoga, emphasizing it as a process of subtraction rather than addition. He contrasts Eastern and Western philosophies regarding self-perception and the inherent nature of individuals, highlighting the confusion that arises from overcomplicating our experiences. Adam Shares ·      Yoga is fundamentally about subtraction, not addition. ·      Eastern philosophy views us as inherently whole. ·      Western philosophy believes we are lacking and need to add more. ·      The confusion in our lives comes from adding too much. ·      Self-awareness is key to understanding our true nature. ·      The essence of yoga is clarity and simplicity. ·      Philosophical differences shape our understanding of self. ·      We often complicate our experiences unnecessarily. ·      True understanding comes from seeing ourselves as we are. ·      Yoga helps in removing the layers of confusion.