Let's Talk Yoga

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By: Arundhati Baitmangalkar

Arundhati is an immigrant Indian yoga teacher, living in the US. She's grown a 6 figure yoga business singlehandedly. Self-taught, hardworking, and passionate, she's changing the yoga conversation to include more Indian yoga teachers. This podcast covers topics like cultural appropriation of yoga, yoga teacher training, practicing yoga in business, and much more...Whether you're a student or a teacher, you'll find valuable insight, strategies, free downloads, and raw conversations. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode! More good stuff on our website - letstalk.yoga.

What Are the Essentials of Spirituality with Ram Jain
#146
Last Friday at 12:00 PM

Spirituality is a term that is frequently used in our yoga communities. However, what does spirituality actually signify when it comes to yoga? To discover the answer to this question, I am thrilled to introduce a new guest, Ram Jain, who will be discussing the fundamental principles of spirituality.

Episode Highlights:

What spirituality means in the context of yogaHow does one begin their spiritual journey in yogaThe difference in spiritual perception between yogis and modern-day practitionersCan yoga bring one happiness?Should someone practice yoga to find more joy?The six pillars of...


Understanding the Role of a Guru in Yoga with Dr. Manasa Rao
#145
03/29/2024

It's fascinating to explore the topic of gurus in yoga and the meaning behind the word. In this episode, we delve into the characteristics of a guru, when you might need one, whether it's possible to practice yoga without a teacher, and so much more. Our guest today is Dr. Manasa Rao, who has been on the show before.

Episode Highlights:

What is the role of a guru in yoga?What traits or characteristics to look for in a guru?The different levels of teachers and the different types of studentsThe difference between a...


Yoga-ing During Perimenopause - What Asana, Pranayama, and Philosophy to Adopt
#144
03/10/2024

In this episode, I’m doing a deep dive into what type of asana will help during perimenopause. I'll share some tips on how to approach your practice, which pranayamas are useful, which restoration techniques will leave you feeling rejuvenated, what will really add value to your practice, and what yoga principles in living yoga are we going to really pull from.

Episode Highlights:

The difference between perimenopause and menopauseAsana practice in younger yearsThe practice of asana during the four weeks of menstrual cycleWe have to let our asanas evolve as we ageThree things th...


Women Yogis of India with Prasad Rangnekar
#143
02/25/2024

The topic of women yogis in India is often overlooked and not widely discussed due to its complexity and nuances. It involves many layers of cultural factors. Popular yoga often includes discussions about yogis, but there is a mysterious aspect to it. To shed some light on this topic, I decided to invite Prasad Rangnekar back, one of our favorite guests, to discuss the history of women practitioners, specifically yogis and yoginis in India.

Episode Highlights:

Was yoga a man's practice?The distinction between saying women yogis and yoginisDefining yoga in contextThe role of...


Mudras Masterclass– Everything You Need to Know with Indu Arora
#142
02/16/2024

I know that some of you have been requesting an episode about mudras. When it comes to mudras, I couldn't think of a better person to have this conversation with than our favorite guest, Indu Arora. We delve into the concept of namaste as a mudra and explore mudras that extend beyond the hands. Indu defines what mudras are, their origin, and how to practice them. Additionally, she provides advice for those who are new to the idea of mudras and how they can explore it further.

Episode Highlights:

Mudras and their relevance to...


Advancing Pranayama with Prashant J
#141
02/11/2024

Today, I have the pleasure of hosting Prashant J, a yoga teacher from India, on my show. He is the proud owner of a yoga school in Rishikesh and is known for his expertise as an international yoga teacher and content creator. Our discussion today will focus on pranayama, where we dive deep into topics like prana, Kundalini Shakti, and Kumbhakas.

Episode Highlights:

The link between yoga and pranayamaThe definition of prana and pranayamaCan pranayama alone help one move towards higher states of consciousness and enlightenment or get into much deeper practices?The relationship...


Ayurvedic Wisdom for Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum with Nidhi Pandya
#140
02/02/2024

Fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum are three phases in life that Ayurveda provides a lot of wisdom about. I can't think of anybody specializing in this field other than our past guest, Nidhi Pandya. She uses her generational Ayurvedic wisdom to help us understand it in a simplified and relatable manner where we can find ways to apply Ayurvedic wisdom in our daily lives.

Episode Highlights:

What Ayurveda says about fertilityHealthy practices one can doAdvice to women who choose to be childfreeAyurveda for menHow to nourish the body post-partumHow to nourish the body after a...


Everyday Ayurvedic Self-Care Rituals You Didn’t Know About with Indu Arora
#139
01/22/2024

Ayurvedic self-care is taking care of ourselves from within. Indu's book SOMA: 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care is filled with recipes, rituals & remedies. Looking after ourselves is especially important these times, so if you’re like me who loves anything DIY and self-care, you'll enjoy this conversation.

Episode Highlights:

What is SOMA?What is at stake if we don’t talk about ourselves?How important is a self-care routine?Indu’s favorite morning ritualIndu’s nighttime practiceOiling the soles of the feetWhat is oil pulling and its benefits?Tongue scraping and the difference between steel and copp...


Want to Teach Pranayama After Teaching Asana, Listen Up
#138
01/01/2024

In this episode, we're going to do a deep dive to figuring out the answers to these two important questions. I'm going to give you very clear markers to work with. I want this episode to be a reminder that preparing yourself for pranayama is very important. That way, you resonate with it deeply as you explore the practice. Because there is nothing imaginary in pranayama. It is an exact science and a precise system that has been handed over by Yogis for centuries with care and caution.

Episode Highlights:

Part 1: How do you...


The Science and Spirituality of Yoga with Abha Rajbhandari
#137
12/25/2023

On this episode, I invited a very special guest, Dr. Abha Rajbhandari, who's going to dive into the intersection of science and spirituality. We’re going to explore the definition of science and spirituality, where they intersect, the nature of our consciousness, what yoga does to our brains, the goal for emotional regulation, and so much more.

Episode Highlights:

The definition of spiritualityWhat makes up something to be called spiritualThe definition of scienceScientific parts of yogaWhat yoga does to the brainThe impact of meditation on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseasesThe nature or origin of consciousnessConnecting wi...