Who Am I? Exploring Svadhyaya & the Practice of Self-Study

What does it really mean to “know yourself”? And how do we begin to peel back the many layers of identity, belief, and conditioning to rediscover our true essence? Through yogic philosophy, lived experience, and modern reflections, we’ll journey into the heart of the Self as we dive into the fourth Niyama, SvadhyayaIn this episode, we’ll explore:The question “Who am I?” and how yoga approaches it through Atman, Brahman, Purusha, and PrakritiHow the Koshas (or “sheaths”) act as layers of illusion covering our deepest truthThe role of ego (Ahamkara) and ignorance (Avidya) in obscuring the SelfPractical ways to bring Svadhyaya into daily life, from journaling and therapy to sacred study and mindful movementHow to practice Svadhyaya on the mat—using asana, mantra, and meditation as mirrors for self-discoveryAnd ultimately, how self-study not only reconnects us with our own divinity, but helps us see the Divine in all beingsFollow Leah on Instagram: @onthematwithleahSign up for my newsletter! https://onthemat.mykajabi.com/newsletter