Insights from One of America's First Yoga Gurus - Yogi Amrit Desai - HPP 79

Throughout human history, we have always had a desire to achieve wellness and fulfillment in all aspects of daily life. The ancients may have already uncovered the secret by developing practices and rituals that involve conditioning the body and the mind, and incorporating the spiritual component. With the impact and extent of damage that trauma, PTSD, anxiety and other similar disorders brings in our lives, what benefits do these practices offer? As providers, could Yoga really be a potent alternative treatment for our patients who are tremendously struggling? In today's interesting episode, we are honored to have one of the first to bring the teachings and practices of Ashtanga Yoga into the West, founder of the Amrit Yoga Institute, Gurudev Shri Amritji (Yogi Amrit Desai). We share fascinating conversations all around wellness, fulfillment, the ego, meditation and spiritual awakening through Yoga. Show notes: • A Passion For Yoga - 03:07 • A Destined Teacher - 04:36 • Sharing An Awakening Experience - 08:38 • Evoking A Memory - 11:05 • The Ego: Peel Off The Layers - 16:16 • Man's Creation: A Perspective On Good Versus Evil - 18:23 • Understanding Enlightenment - 20:10 To learn more about Yogi Amrit Desai: ● www.amrityoga.org ● www.amritji.org ***** How you can help others in a big way... If you enjoy the Higher Practice Podcast, please leave a quick review on the Apple Podcast app. It makes a big difference in getting the word out to other people who will benefit from this podcast. Simply, click on the show on your podcast app>scroll down to the bottom of all the episodes>in the ratings and reviews section tap stars to rate>click write a review. Want more? For show notes and more information, visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/podcast/ Sign up for our newsletter and to receive ongoing information for optimal mental health: email.psychiatryinstitute.com If you're a provider visit https://psychiatryinstitute.com/ If you're interested in patient care visit: www.psychiatrycenters.com For provider education reach out to:  [email protected] For patient care reach out to: [email protected]