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Yoga Connection With Zorananda
by Yogi Zorananda
The Yoga Connection is a deep dive into everything yoga. Follow along with Zorananda and his guests as they discuss yoga history, spirituality, different practices, and the many misconceptions that have followed along throughout the years of yogic tradition.
Episodes
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Neeli Chand - The Representation of Yoga
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda! Today I sat down with my friend Neeli Chand. She is a first generation Fijian Canadian who runs IG and YouTube pages called Gapsaraakaa. She shares about the history and diaspora of Fijian culture and language. We chat about the history of yoga in…
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Hatha Yoga Part 2
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today we continue the conversation on Hatha Yoga. In this episode we look at the Hatha Yoga Pradipika and it's description of what a hatha yoga practice is composed of. I have a new song out on all streaming platforms as well, called Left Behind!…
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Hatha Yoga Part 1
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today we dive into Hatha Yoga. In this episode I introduce the bible of hatha yoga called The Hatha Yoga Pradipika. I've talked about this book in past episodes, so I'm sure many of you are familiar with me talking about it! I go over the definition…
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Types of Yoga Series Intro
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. We are beginning the new series on the different types of yoga with an introduction. In this episode I go through the 4 tradition types and 5 newer types. I have a new song out on all streaming platforms as well, called Left Behind! Check out my new...
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Ashtanga Yoga: Conclusion and Summary
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I conclude and summarize the Ashtanga Yoga series! With over 20 episodes the Ashtanga Series is finally done. I go through some insights on how to apply the practice in your daily life. I also go into what my next series will be about: The...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Samadhi Part 2
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the eighth limb of Ashtanga Yoga - Samadhi. This is part 2 of the Samadhi episodes, and the final episode of the Ashtanga Yoga Series! My next series will be on all the traditional yoga practices. I'm planning a bonus series that…
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Ashtanga Yoga - Samadhi Part 1
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the eighth limb of Ashtanga Yoga - Samadhi. There's a lot to cover here so this episode is part 1 of 2. I have a new song out on all streaming platforms as well, called Left Behind! Hatha Yoga Pradipika PDF:...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Dhyana: The Truth About Meditation Part 3
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the seventh limb of Ashtanga Yoga - Dhyana. I have a new song out on all streaming platforms as well, called Left Behind! Check out my teacher's school of yoga in the links below: Akhanda Yoga Online Classes: Akhanda Yoga Online |...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Dharana: The Truth About Meditation Part 2
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the sixth limb of Ashtanga Yoga - Dharana. I have a new song out on all streaming platforms as well, called Left Behind! Check out my teacher's school of yoga in the links below: Akhanda Yoga Online Classes: Akhanda Yoga Online |...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Pratyahara: The Truth About Meditation Part 1
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the fifth limb of Ashtanga Yoga - Pratyahara. I have a new song out on all streaming platforms as well, called Left Behind! Check out my teacher's school of yoga in the links below: Akhanda Yoga Online Classes: Akhanda Yoga Online |...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Pranayama: A New Beginning
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the fourth limb of Ashtanga Yoga - Pranayama. I have a new song out on all streaming platforms as well, called Left Behind! Check out my teacher's school of yoga in the links below: Akhanda Yoga Online Classes: Akhanda Yoga Online |...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Asana: Traditional to Modern Practices
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the third limb of Ashtanga Yoga - ASANA. I recap some information from the last four episodes concerning the four waves of yoga. The main topic is the difference between traditional and modern yoga, and why traditional yoga is…
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Ashtanga Yoga - Asana: The Four Waves Part 4
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the third limb of Ashtanga Yoga - ASANA. Because asana is a fairly large topic, it will encompass four parts that I call, 'The Four Waves'. This mini series is based on my theory that yoga has been introduced to the west in several...
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Mangala Holland: Her Journey of Liberation
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I have the pleasure to interview Mangala Holland. Her and I met in 2012 at the Agama Yoga School in Koh Phangan, Thailand. In this episode we chat about her journey into yoga and how it led her to the island and the yoga school. She dives into...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Asana: The Four Waves Part 3
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the third limb of Ashtanga Yoga - ASANA. Because asana is a fairly large topic, it will encompass four parts that I call, 'The Four Waves'. This mini series is based on my theory that yoga has been introduced to the west in several...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Asana: The Four Waves Part 2
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the third limb of Ashtanga Yoga - ASANA. Because asana is a fairly large topic, it will encompass four parts that I call, 'The Four Waves'. This mini series is based on my theory that yoga has been introduced to the west in several...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Asana: The Four Waves Part 1
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the third limb of Ashtanga Yoga - ASANA. Because asana is a fairly large topic, it will encompass four parts that I call, 'The Four Waves'. This mini series is based on my theory that yoga has been introduced to the west in several...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Niyamas - Ishvarapranidhana
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today we explore the final Niyama in the Ashtanga Yoga series entitle Ishvarapranidhana. This niyama is the thread that connects all of the yamas and niyamas. Check out my social media and website links below: Website: Zorananda Instagram (Yoga):...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Niyamas - Svadyaya
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the fourth niyama called Svadyaya "Self Study" or "the study of scripture" Check out my social media and website links below: Website: Zorananda Instagram (Yoga): Instagram Instagram (Music): Instagram Spotify (Music): Zorananda |...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Niyamas - Tapas
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the third niyama called Tapas "Commitment" or "Burning of Karma" Check out my social media and website links below: Website: Zorananda Instagram (Yoga): Instagram Instagram (Music): Instagram Spotify (Music): Zorananda | Spotify…
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Kaeleigh Doherty: Well In: Banff
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I have the pleasure of chatting with the creator and organizer of the Banff Yoga Festival - Well In: Banff, Kaeleigh Doherty. We chat about her journey in yoga and how it led to the creation of the festival. You can find Kaeleigh and the…
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Juliana Garces: Dreaming Your Heart's Desire
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I have the pleasure of talking with artist, Juliana Garces. Juliana is a painter and writer who has grown a renowned social media following with her incredibly intricate and visually striking paintings and digital art. Juliana is also a...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Niyamas - Santosha
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the second niyama called Santosha - "contentment" Check out my social media and website links below: Website: Zorananda Instagram (Yoga): Instagram Instagram (Music): Instagram Spotify (Music): Zorananda | Spotify Intro and Outro...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Niyamas - Sauca
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I introduce the second part of the first limb of ashtanga yoga, niyama, and dive into sauca, "cleanliness". Check out my social media and website links below: Website: Zorananda Instagram (Yoga): Instagram Instagram (Music): Instagram...
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Ashtanga Yoga - Yamas - Brahmacharya
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the last yama, brahmacharya. I mentioned a documentary in the episode called, 'Buddha Boy' the YouTube link is below: Buddha Boy Documentary: https://youtu.be/eDho1Y8MekE?si=AkKOr6MYfyCE8sPP You can find me at: Website: Zorananda...
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Deanna Slusar: The Poetry of Photography
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I chat with Deanna Slusar who is a local photographer and poet here in Edmonton. We met at an art show in November where she was showcasing her poetry book called 'Speaking Honey Tongue'. We get into her life as a photographer and…
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Zarnoosh: Collapsing Light
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I have Zarnoosh join me, and as always chatting with him did not disappoint! We dive into the state of the world and more specifically into the topic of sonoluminescence - the concept of a bubble of air in water collapsing on itself and…
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Ashtanga Yoga: Yamas - Aparigraha
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the fourth yama of Ashtanga Yoga, aparigraha "non-attachment". As always check out the links below to find my socials and website Intro and outro song: Plant a Seed by John Atonic Website: Zorananda Instagram (Music): Instagram...
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Ashtanga Yoga: Yamas - Asteya
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the third yama, asteya - 'non-stealing'. I discuss the three main aspects of stealing physical objects, time, and energy. You can find me and my work at the links below: Website: Zorananda Instagram (Music): Instagram Instagram...
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John Atonic: A Master Class in Music Production
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I sit down with my music producer and mentor John Atonic as we discuss the three step process of music production. This episode is a bit of a divergence from yoga. We dive right into the process to take an idea of a song from it's initial form...
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Ashtanga Yoga: Yamas - Satya
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the second yama, Satya (Truth). In this episode I'm more so unscripted and go into more real life examples of how truthfulness shows up. I do reference Yogananda and his version of the Bhagavad Gita. I have revamped my website to...
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Ashtanga Yoga: Yamas - Ahimsa
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the first Yama, Ahimsa (non-harm). This episode is all about the practice, philosophy, and moral value of upholding non-harm as a regular practice. I bring up quotes from the Autobiography of Gandhi, as well as quotes from a version...
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Ashtanga Yoga: An Introduction
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into a new topic that I'll be covering for 16 episodes. That new topic is Ashtanga Yoga. It is THE staple of yogic tradition and forms the foundation of the rich history of yogic practices. Check out the links below that I mention in…
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Andrew Misle: The Return To Yoga
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I have the pleasure of sitting down with Andrew Misle. He is a film maker, actor and yoga teacher who leads yoga retreats all over the world. Andrew has recently acted on a Netflix show called Black Summer. For more information on Andrew and…
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Kelly Day: Finding Your Worth in Yoga
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I talk with Kelly Day during the Enliven Retreat that she hosts in Johnsons Landing, British Columbia. We explore what it takes to host yoga retreats, finding a good yoga teacher, and knowing your self-worth as a teacher. You can find her work…
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Christian Yordanov: The Pursuit of Longevity
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I speak with Christian Yordanov. He's an author and health practitioner, who has extensively worked with autistic children, and educates and advocates for longevity practices and modalities that he offers. You can find his work in the links...
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Prana Vayus: Udan Vayu - The Vital Wind
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode we dive into the final prana vayu - udan vayu. You can find my work at: Website: https://zorananda.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xIi27kHvMlw4QV4zX4sCC IG: https://www.instagram.com/yogizorananda/ Gheranda Samita PDF:...
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Prana Vayus: Vyan Vayu - The Expansive Wind
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today's episode is all about Vyan Vayu. I look at 3 main yogic texts that detail what vyan vayu is and how to apply it's wisdom to life. You can find my work in the following links: Website: https://zorananda.com/ Music:...
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Robin George: Modern Myths and Monsters
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I sat down with Robin George. He's an author and serial entrepreneur. His current project is Modern Myths and Monsters. You can find his work on Substack and in the link below. Substack: https://substack.com/@robingeorge
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Prana Vayus: Saman Vayu - The Inward Wind
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the third Prana Vayu: Saman Vayu. Many apologies for missing the upload last week. As you'll hear in this episode, I explain why I missed uploading this episode last week. The links below correspond with a video and a couple studies...
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Prana Vayus: Pran Vayu - The Upward Wind
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the second Prana Vayu called... Pran Vayu! I'm recovering from a head cold, so please bare with my nasally voice. Check out the links below to a couple of articles I mention, along with links to my socials and website! Thanks for...
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John Atonic: Live at the Soundhaus
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I sit down with my music producer and mentor John Atonic. We chat about his exploration of spiritual practices, and have some fun playing guitar together and improvising over weird jazz chords. You can find his music and work at:...
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Zarnoosh: The Revenant of Time - On Music, Soulmates, and the Laws of the Universe
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I sit down with Zarnoosh and dive into his three part project Cloak and Dagger. He released Chapter 1: Star Serpents on Halloween, and has recently released Chapter 2: Revenant of Time. With the release of chapter 2, I thought it...
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Shakti Jiwan Kaur: The Step Queen
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode, I sit down with Shakti Jiwan Kaur, step family counsellor, coach, and kundalini teacher. We dive into her specific work of empowering women to embrace their role as mothers, especially step mothers, and what it will take to level up...
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Prana Vayus: Apan Vayu - The Downward Wind
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I introduce a new yogic energetic system called the Prana Vayus. I specifically dive into the first prana vayu called apana vayu. Check out these YouTube links from my yoga teacher Yogrishi Vishvketu to see how Bhastrika, Kapalabhati,...
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Anandamaya Kosha: The Bliss Sheath
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. I complete the discussion on the Koshas by exploring Anandamaya Kosha. Check out the links below to find my most recent work. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogizorananda/ Spotify: Favors - song and lyrics by Zorananda | Spotify Website:...
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Vijnanamaya Kosha: The Wisdom Sheath
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I recap the first three Koshas as a refresher, and then explore with depth the Vijnanamaya Kosha. You can find my book, meditations, and music at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogizorananda/ Spotify: Favors - song and lyrics…
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Zarnoosh: Spiritual Fasting
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I welcome back Zarnoosh. We dive into the benefits and spiritual implications of water fasting, Zarnoosh's new music project, and the state of the world. You can find Zarnoosh at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zarnoosh.fire/…
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Yogrishi Vishvketu: Guidance from a Himalayan Guru
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode, I sit down with Akhanda Yoga founder Yogrishi Vishvketu. We discuss his upbringing as a yogi, insights on ashtanga yoga, the koshas, and what it can mean to have a daily/regular yoga practice. As a listener you get access to the...
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The Yoga Connection - New Name, New Logo, Everything Yoga
Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this short episode I share the new update with the podcast and what to look forward to for content and guests! You can find me at: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogi.zorananda/ Podcast Instagram:...
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The Yoga Connection is a deep dive into everything yoga. Follow along with Zorananda and his guests as they discuss yoga history, spirituality, different practices, and the many misconceptions that have followed along throughout the years of yogic tradition.
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