Transformative Yoga Practices: from Physical Healing to Spiritual Inspiration
with Special Guest, Ganesh Balachandran, PhD
Have you ever had a moment in your life, where you've been forced into a space of self-inquiry and existential examination?
Whether through injury, illness, or the death of a loved one… At some point in your life, it's pretty much guaranteed you'll start searching for the answer to the question: WHY?
This was the case for our guest today. After a hip injury cause him to question his habits and behaviours, Ganesh Balachandran found himself sitting in a meditation class, meditating on pain and suffering, which surprisingly, opened up a path of rediscovering his cultural roots!
And everything changed!
This Finding Harmony Podcast episode is rich with philosophical insights and practical wisdom, making it a treasure trove for anyone interested in the deeper aspects of yoga philosophy and Vedantic teachings!
Key Topics Discussed:
The intersection of Advaita Vedanta and the Yoga tradition
The significance of Ishvara in the Yoga Sutras and Sankhya philosophy
Karma and its impact on your current life circumstances
The concept of subtle body (Sukshma Shariram) and its relation to our karma
Understanding Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha and why these are vital to happiness in life
The importance of lineage (Parampara) in India, especially when it comes to teaching and studying yoga
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