A Curious Yogi with Bobbi Paidel Bobbi Paidel

How can your life get better with yoga, or how can your yoga get better with your lifestyle?
Today, I touch on 5 non-yoga habits that have skyrocketed my practice and give you some insight into how they might look in your life.
Check out all the shoutouts I mentioned in the episode:
➖ 10-week sadhana and satsang meetup beginning December 5th. Join here: momence.com/s/97481981
➖ Book: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker
➖ If you're inspired to support World AIDS Day please visit: tribeoflambs.com/donate/world-aids-day/
➖ Podcast Episode on Living Peace through Ahimsa: rss.com/podcasts/acuriousyogi/734136/
➖ Book Atomic Habits by James Clear
There are some interesting points to contemplate and experiment with. Let me know how it goes.
Thanks for listening!
in oneness,
Bobbi
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“If we can begin to see that there is a power and deep soul connection to that concept which really rings true in all of our hearts at some level, if we clear away or dust away that baggage that gets in way of that reality that we want freedom. All of us. Spiritual and political. And the only way to get there is justice and equality for all peoples.”
This weeks episode is an important one as I share in deep conversation with
Ned Rosch a certified yoga teacher and social justice activist based out of Portland, Oregon. Ned is a graduate of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine’s ‘Healing the Wounds of War’ program, has taught yoga in Gaza in 2014 and 2020 and authored a chapter in the book ‘Stories of Personal Transformation: Reclaiming Judaism from Zionism’
Today we touch on Ned’s spiritual journey, the facts of the current situation of Israel and historical palestine, and he really helps me understand the importance of learning the historical context as a precursor to any action or inaction in a deeply political time. We get into the powerful human impact that Ned has witnessed both during his time in Gaza and his advocacy work in the US. We speak about the discomfort of being a social justice yoga warrior and how important it is for each of us to find purpose and sustainable energy to feel connected to a journey that is meaningful and contributes to justice , peace and the liberation of all people.
Important points:
➖ 14:15 What is zionism?
➖24:16 A cry heard from Jewish supporters of Palestine
➖26:13 How to not feel burn out and connected
➖28:17 Importance of understanding historical context
➖37:08 Where yoga is needed most
➖50:09 Religion is not the problem
➖58:59 Where we have to find meaning
Ned speaks with such pristine clarity that brings our awareness to the heart of conflict - and simulantously to hope and possibility of peace. I invite you to really contemplate the topics Ned and I discuss for yourself - and consider your purpose and your part in that meaningful journey.
in oneness,
Bobbi
Thanks for listening!
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“The most profound experiences we can have, or developments we can have, are from visiting our meditation practice regularly.”
Today, I sit down with skilled teacher and sweet soul Virginia Edmond-Kent, whom I met on Lake Atitlan in 2020. Virginia has dedicated a decade to practicing and sharing the transformative power of yoga. She believes in the synergistic potential of combining plant medicine with yoga to heal trauma and promote personal growth. Her teachings encourage free thinking and transcendence of our current reality, empowering students to explore their inner landscapes and expand their consciousness.
We get into the profound expansion possible through yoga, vipassana, meditation and plant medicine. Virginia shares her personal stories and similar experiences with meditation and psychedelics.
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A few key topics:
➖ 08:01 What is metaphysics?
➖ 16:35 The down periods are for learning
➖ 27:20 We have to keep reminding each other to do the work
➖ 39:53 Importance of correct guide with yoga and psilocybin
➖ 45:01 Labelling the sensations to get back to the observer
➖ 49:03 Meditation is doing the opposite of what the body wants
Find Virginia on IG @virginialovelifeyoga and check out her course at sacredspace.mykajabi.com/shadow-shrooms-1
Virginia offers us a a gentle nudge of what is possible on the other side of negatively dense emotions and how to remember that our true nature is lovingkindness. I promise you’ll take some inspiration for your practice from this one!
In oneness,
Bobbi
Thanks for listening!
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“There’s always someone looking for help, whether we notice it or not. I think that we don’t need to create a reality separate from the actual reality.”
Such a meaningful conversation today with Tejal Patel, a first-generation Indian American yoga teacher, writer, podcaster, and community organizer. Tejal aims to educate and empower individuals and groups worldwide to practice yoga holistically and through a social justice equity lens.
Touchpoints;
➖ 14:10 Yoga is not a gift given to the world, it’s a relationship
➖23:31 Cultural appropriation vs appreciation
➖32:51 Social justice and yoga are intrinsically linked
➖37:21 What to do with our discomfort?
➖44:21 How you can take action and join larger collectives
➖46:00 Lululemon’s negative climate impact
Tejal can be found organizing and teaching at the revolutionary Tejal Yoga online studio, a primarily South Asian teacher-led yoga community focused on social justice actions and authentic, culturally rooted spiritual practices: www.tejalyoga.com
Also mentioned in the episode is www.abcdyogi.com & www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com
Connect with Tejal on IG: @tejalyoga
This discussion is filled with practical ways we can all begin to examine the inequalities in the communities and systems we’re a part of, along with many tangible pathways to taking action right now. Tejal's clarity, conviction and well-spoken wisdom will leave you with much to consider.
In oneness,
Bobbi
Thanks for listening!
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“You’re Free! Freedom has nothing to do with being free or not free, freedom, in this sense, is the essence, the fabric, the substrata, the fibre of everything. Freedom alone is.”
Today I share an elevated and joyful conversation with Kevin Hewitt. Master meditator, teacher and friend, Kevin has been living and teaching the principles of meditation for over 40 years. We dive into the connection of life, the big questions many of us curious yogis ask, and how to get beyond the fear of death we all share. He even offers us the chance to put what he’s teaching into practice with a guided meditation.
Here are a few highlights:
➖ 08:57 Being all alone and finding yoga in 1979
➖ 26:25 That treasure that you want is already there
➖ 29:49 What is the choice you can make right now that will actually serve you?
➖ 35:45 It all comes down to you and knowing you’re free
➖ 41:15 Guided meditation
If you’d like to connect with Kevin find him here: meditationspaceonline.com
And his livestream classes are available here: insighttimer.com/mso
I totally loved sharing the space with Kevin, his brilliance and sweetness are totally contagious. I promise you’ll find some inner freedom with this one!
With love and oneness,
Bobbi
Thanks for listening, you beautiful soul!
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“I know it is possible to get through the darkest times. To overcome suffering. There is always an ember to ignite.”
*Trigger warning: this episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is suffering from mental health and concerned with suicidal ideations, please know that help is available to you. Here are resources in Canada;
Talksuicide.ca Suicideprevention.ca Wellnesstogether.ca Mentalhealthcommission.ca
Today I’m joined by teacher and friend Ryan Leier, a globally known Yoga ambassador, leader of One Yoga community, founder of the non-profit initiative “Vinyasa Yoga for the Youth” and devoted student of the Krishnamacharya lineage, of which he has studied extensively with many of the most revered teachers in the modern history of yoga. Mental health challenges have recently altered Ryan's life and practice. This intense period of darkness has ignited in him a renewed relationship and passion for sharing the profound healing power of yoga.
In this heartfelt conversation, Ryan shares his struggles, triumphs, and deep wisdom learned through lived experience.
We touch on sooo much, but here’s a few key points:
➖ 11:09 How yoga can be a coping mechanism
➖ 18:45 When your whole life becomes the practice
➖ 25:49 There’s nothing to do but love each other
➖ 35:08 Treating one's teachers as friends and students as equals
➖ 48:22 Returning to the practice with 3 poses a day
➖ 54:03 A tale by Rumi: The Lion Tattoo
In this episode, Ryan mentions a few of his teachers; Danny Paradise, Srivatsa Ramaswami, Father Joe Pereira, and the Patanjali Sutra translation by Barbara Miller titled ‘Yoga: a Discipline of Freedom’.
Connect with Ryan and join the 40 days of Sadhana here: www.ryanleier.com/40-days or find him on IG: @ryanleier
With humility, grace and power, Ryan sweetly reminds us of how we can move forward from the most difficult times. Please listen, share and continue to spread awareness of mental health illness and how it affects all communities - yoga included.
With love and oneness,
Bobbi
Thanks for listening, you beautiful soul!
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