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Yoga Off The Mat
by Divya Balakrishnan
In “Yoga Off The Mat," host Divya Balakrishnan, ERYT-200, takes listeners on the profound journey of decolonizing yoga. Through discussions on philosophy, social justice, self-improvement, and mental and physical wellness, this podcast offers listeners a unique opportunity to dive deep and apply yoga in every aspect of their lives. By providing tools for self-inquiry, resources to deepen knowledge, and engaging discussion and journaling prompts, "Yoga Off The Mat" empowers individuals to embark on their own transformative path to embodying yoga on and off the mat.
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Beauty, Ritual, and Yoga Philosophy: Why Caring for Yourself Is a Spiritual Practice
What if your morning skincare routine, your clean apartment, the flowers on your coffee table — what if all of that was actually yoga? Not metaphorically. Philosophically.In this episode, Divya makes the case that beauty and ritual are not in tension with serious yoga practice but rather, they're an expression of it. Drawing on saucha (purity and creating nourishing conditions), santosha (contentment as embodied delight), and the Ayurvedic practice of abhyanga (warm oil self-massage), this episode reframes self-care as something the philosophy has always pointed toward.This one is for the practitioners who love beautiful spaces and sensory rituals but quietly wondered if that made them less serious. It doesn't. It might make you more present than most.Yoga Off The Mat is a podcast by Divya Balakrishnan.Follow: @yogaoffthematpodcast | @divyabalaSupport the show: patreon.com/divyabala
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In “Yoga Off The Mat," host Divya Balakrishnan, ERYT-200, takes listeners on the profound journey of decolonizing yoga. Through discussions on philosophy, social justice, self-improvement, and mental and physical wellness, this podcast offers listeners a unique opportunity to dive deep and apply yoga in every aspect of their lives. By providing tools for self-inquiry, resources to deepen knowledge, and engaging discussion and journaling prompts, "Yoga Off The Mat" empowers individuals to embark on their own transformative path to embodying yoga on and off the mat.
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