All Episodes - Yoga Chit Chat

What are Purusha and Prakriti?

Purusha and Prakriti are two broad concepts in yoga philosophy. The terms are used slightly differently in a Classical Yoga point of view than in the Tantric Philosophy point of view. Neither is right or wrong. Phoebe and Keric compare the two different views to two different maps. Either map can get you to where you want to go. But each map looks a little different.

What is the Shiva Nataraja?

What is the Shiva Nataraja? A quick image search on this topic will return dozens of images of bronze colored statues in multitude of different sizes, shades, and variations. You may have seen this statue in a yoga studio or you may know someone who owns one. What is the significance of this highly produced statue? Join Phoebe and Keric as they discuss some of the symbolism in the statue and how it connects to yoga philosophy.

What is Anusara?

If you are a regular listener of the Yoga Chit Chat podcast, you've probably heard Phoebe and Keric mention that they are both Anusara yoga teachers? But what is Anusara yoga? Tune in to this episode to hear Phoebe and Keric chat about what defines Anusara yoga.

What is Tantra?

You may have heard the words "tantra" or "tantric practices" mentioned in pop-culture and/or by a few celebrities. But Tantric Philosophy is a vast collection of yogic thought and practice that is widely misunderstood by the general public. Join Phoebe and Keric for their view of Tantra and how it has shaped their yoga practices and teaching.

What is Advaita Vedanta?

If there is just one reality, then how do we account for multiplicity, diversity, and separation? If everything is spirit, then how does the physical world manifest itself? Advaita Vedanta offers one way of looking at the things and offers an interesting way of accounting for difference. Please join Phoebe and Keric as they explore this important yoga philosophy.