Mostly Yoga - with Aaron Tan Aaron Tan

Back at it again with the another gym bro. 
My guest today is Darren Huw, a personal trainer whose journey from skinny to fit is one that’s truly inspiring. As someone who embodies dedication and growth in both body and mindset, I’m glad to have him on the pod to share his passion with fitness and faith (in Islam). 
Enjoy.
Stuff we talked about: 
The "drugs" we take
Understanding Islam
Antics at the Gym
Diary of a skinny kid
Bruce calls
The realities of bulking/cutting
Doing what needs to be done
Battling the voice in your head
Dealing with injuries
Starting out at the gym
Mindset > Motivation
Taking responsibility for your own achievements
Working out is the easy part
Prioritise your physical body
Understand your "why"
The road to fitness is a lonely one
The fallacy of "having no time" 
As-salamu alaykum,
Aaron
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To commemorate the 50th episode of the Mostly Yoga Podcast, I thought I'd run through some of the lessons I've learned over the past few years that have helped me out a lot in shaping who I am. 
 
Expect to learn about the importance of being authentic, honouring your truth, acknowledging the shadow and going to the gym.  



To all the listeners out there, thank you for being a part of this beautiful community. Your support and engagement have been the fuel that keeps this humble pod of mine going, and I'm deeply thankful for it.
It's been a wild 50 episodes filled with wisdom, laughter, and connection, so here's to another 50 more.
Huat ah,Aaron
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Inspirations: Joe Rogan (https://www.instagram.com/joerogan/)Chris Williamson (https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx/)Asha Nayaswami (https://www.instagram.com/innerlifewith_asha/)Jordan Peterson (https://www.instagram.com/jordan.b.peterson/)Alex Hormozi (https://www.instagram.com/hormozi/)Andrew Tate (https://x.com/Cobratate?s=20)Dhyan Vimal Institute (https://www.instagram.com/dv.institute/?hl=en)
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My final guest from the Chiang Mai Soul Connection series...
It was a privileged to have Dan on the pod for yet another thought-provoking episode. His wisdom and stories resonates with me on such a profound level, much akin to the timeless teachings of Alan Watts, so I hope this conversation will resonate with you guys too.
He shares with us his insights into life, religion, philosophy, and the human experience. 
Get ready for one engaging conversation...
 
Stuff we talked about: 
The practice of letting go
Illusions; there is no Santa Claus 
Leaving Jehovah’s Witness
Walking away from the world
Words, memories and truth
Choiceless awareness
Doing Nothing
Realising our conditionings 
Moving from the known to the unknown
No one actually sees you but you
The freedom to respond
The purity of the unknown
Truth cannot be found, only lived.
The end of your story
Erase your personal history
Pain of desire; joy of pleasure
The awareness of who you are and who you’re becoming
You already have everything
Until the next one,
Aaron
 
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I had the pleasure of connecting with my soul friend, Logan, whose heart hails originally from South India, but is now residing in the enchanting city of Chiang Mai. My chat with him was inspiring and enlightening and he graciously shares his perspectives on life, spirituality and the art of surrendering to one's fate. 
Stuff we talk about: 
Life in Chiang Mai 
Staying true to your (Indian) roots 
Challenging who you are
The Illusion vs the Present 
Shifting Realities 
The Power in asking ‘Why’
Understanding Energies 
Letting your old self die
Surrendering to the divine 
It all starts with a smile :)
The bike accident and slowing down
There is no ‘I’ 
The correlation between Wisdom and Pain 
A reminder that you are alive 
Surrendering to the energies of the world
I have everything; I have nothing
There is no one to blame
Believing through heart  
Letting go (Physically and emotionally)
Joy in simple things
Om Namah Shivaya,
Aaron
 
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Whether you’re practicing yoga, dead-lifting your PR, climbing those boulders or cycling long distance, here's everything you need for your workout.
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A truly special guest from the CNX soul connection series, my good friend Shao Hao takes centre stage as we explore the profound connections between nature's beauty, spiritual enlightenment, and the rhythmic chants that echo the essence of the divine. 
Stuff we talk about: 
The contrast between SG and CNX
Pursuing a life worth living
Consciousness expressed through you 
We chose this life
Expressions of the universe 
The evolution of ‘you’
The Creation and the Creator
A network of consciousness 
The power of nature 
The energy of words and reframing the way you speak to yourself
You are the universe, you are everything.
The magic of mantras and the stories behind it
Just knowing 
Planting the seed
Ra Ma Da Sa Sa Say So Hung
Om peace peace peace,
Aaron
 
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Masaru Emoto - Water Experiments:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qQUFvufXp4 
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Definitely one of the best episodes so far. 
My third guest on the list from the CNX Soul Connection series, and one of my good friends, is Jackson Barber. 
Listen in as we navigate the delicate dance between light and shadow and ponder over the intricate balance between the forces that shape our world. 
Stuff we talk about: 
Meditation 
Religion v.s. Spirituality 
Sitting with the itch
The Moral Crusader 
Escaping into the mind
Water, water, water, water…
The mystery of consciousness 
Invoking the flows of energy 
Practicing stillness and connecting with God
The duality of good and evil 
Embracing the shadow
The darkness in the light, the light in the darkness
Are you a good person?
Alchemy 101
Sat-chitta-ananda (truth, consciousness, bliss)
Seeing the truth of good and evil
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Jai Hanuman,Aaron
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Whether you’re practicing yoga, dead-lifting your PR, climbing those boulders or cycling long distance, here's everything you need for your workout.
Use code MOSTLYYOGA for 10% off!  
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