HRW Episode #10 Interview with Dr. Manik Ayurvedic Physician and Yoga Expert

**Video version with subtitles available at habitualritualswellness.com and on Spotify**Dr. Manikyeswara Rao Konda “Dr. Manik" is a highly accomplished and sought after Ayurvedic physician, yoga expert (Chief Minister) and best selling author of 20 books on the topic of Ayurveda and yoga. In this episode we explore the true meaning and intention of yoga practice, Ayurveda, and how both yoga and and Ayurveda are used harmoniously to treat the mind and body. Join us as we discuss topics such as psychosomatic disease, bliss state, the 8 limbs of yoga, and the most powerful energetic state. Find Dr. Manik on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrMANIKYESWARARAOKONDABest Selling Books by Dr. Manikyeswara Rao Konda Yoga TodayAyurveda TodayOther books by Dr. Manik: Arthritis and Ayurveda, Obesity and Ayurveda, Stress and AyurvedaFind Dr. Manik's Books (in Telugu) here:https://www.logili.com/home/search?q=Dr%20K%20Manikyeswara%20RaoOther references:- Pashupati seal indus valley- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pashupati_seal8 Limbs of Yoga:Set of 5 social ethics: Yama Set of 5 personal ethics: NiyamaPoses or Postures: AsanaBreathing exercises / Breathing techniques/ Breathwork: PranayamaWithdrawing the senses inward: PratyaharaArt of effortless concentration: DharanaMeditation: DhyanaComplete harmony with universal consciousness: Samadhi(https://srisrischoolofyoga.org/na/blog/8-limbs-of-yoga-ashtanga-yoga/)Bliss state: kaivalya (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaivalya)Other names for bliss state: Kaivalya/Mocsha/Nisri25 Tatvas- part to reach Ishvara (ultimate part of you- soul/spirit) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishvara)