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Arkaya Foundation

Join Yogacharini Maitreyi and friends for a collection of talks and interviews on: Full-spectrum, decolonized Yoga & Tantra. Allied Indian arts & sciences. Indigenous wisdom. Healing, and the path of personal and spiritual evolution. Long-form interviews & short transformational tips with easy to digest insights. Some episodes include simple practices you can do from anywhere! Arkaya Foundation is an online, international not-for-profit school founded and led by Yogacharini Maitreyi who was born and raised in the Yogic culture of South India. She is a respected life guide on the path.

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    What does Swarupa mean?

    🌟 Essential Teachings in the Arkaya Practice 🌟 In this episode, Yogacharini Maitreyi dives into the meaning of “Swarūpa,” explaining it as “our essential nature, the true self beyond all roles and identities.” She guides listeners through the chant “Om Shivoham, Shivoham, Shivoham, Satchidananda Swarūpam,” sharing how it reminds us that our real essence is Shiva—the pure consciousness that is existence, knowledge, and bliss. Maitreyi gently unpacks how repeating this chant helps us peel away layers of conditioning and reconnect to the unchanging presence within. Join her as she invites you to reflect on the question, “If I’m not my roles, my thoughts, or my emotions…then who am I?”—opening a path to deeper peace and self-awareness. ✨ Be present. Be aware. Be involved. If you would like to study in a rooted tradition with other spiritually mature students, see all of our online programs and events, including the 500-hour embodied expansion certification  . See the link in bio or visit: www.arkaya.net/programsoverview The online Arkaya embodied expansion certification happens once every two years. Applications are now open. www.arkaya.net/teacher-training Arkaya Foundation is a federally and provincially registered not-for-profit in Canada and in India. We are primarily volunteer run with a very small core team. We greatly welcome your support to help with the running of our programs! https://www.arkaya.net/donate

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    Twice Colonized - Honouring Indigenous Roots

    Twice Colonized Join two wisdom keepers for an illuminating conversation on the realities of colonization. Colonization has had an impact over many generations around the world. This conversation will explore the challenges and solutions for decolonizing our own hearts, minds and bodies. Twice Colonized Documentary Website: https://www.twicecolonized.com/ Arkaya Website: http://www.arkaya.net/ Aaju Peter is a renowned Inuit lawyer and activist who has spent her life fighting for Inuit rights in Canada, Greenland and Denmark. “I was born in Greenland and colonized by the Danes, and then I moved to the Canadian Arctic, then being colonized by Southern Canada. So our history has been written by outsiders and visitors.” She says, “I realized that I had been colonized twice, and that is done. Now I am in the process of decolonizing twice. So the next journey is about how I go back to my values, beliefs, and way of being in this world. I’m in the process of that right now, which is very exciting.” Yogacharini Maitreyi was born in India, which was colonized by the British during her grandfather’s time. For over 200 years Yoga, Ayurveda, Indian martial arts, and other arts were banned by colonial rule just like bagpipes were banned in Scotland after the uprising of 1745 and drumming was banned amongst African slaves. The school she runs, Arkaya Foundation, is dedicated to reviving the deeper dimensions of these arts and sciences which have been watered down by mainstream appropriation. Maitreyi has been sharing the depth of Yoga and Tantra for over 26 years. When she settled in Vancouver over 6 years ago she connected with the First Nations community and elders to create more awareness about their Indigenous lifestyle, values and healing. Banyen Books is Canada's most comprehensive bookstore specializing in spirituality and healing. Located in Vancouver, Canada, since 1970, Banyen is open for in-person browsing as well as web & mail orders. Visit for books, products, and upcoming events. https://banyen.com  Interview Host: Ross McKeachie Event & Podcast Producer: Jacob Steele If you would like to study in a rooted tradition with other spiritually mature students, see all of our online programs and events, including the 500-hour embodied expansion certification. See the link in bio or visit: www.arkaya.net/programsoverview The online Arkaya embodied expansion certification happens once every two years. Applications are now open. www.arkaya.net/teacher-training Arkaya Foundation is a federally and provincially registered not-for-profit in Canada and in India. We are primarily volunteer run with a very small core team. We greatly welcome your support to help with the running of our programs! https://www.arkaya.net/donate

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    Integrating Ancient Yoga Wisdom with Modern Medicine

    🌟 Integrating Ancient Yoga Wisdom with Modern Medicine 🌟 Step into this week’s episode where Yogacharini Maitreyi explores the intersection of ancient yogic wisdom and modern medical science, offering practical insights for navigating stress and enhancing well-being. The discussion introduces key yogic concepts like prana, vayu, and the koshas, and explains how these ideas translate into concrete tools for calming the nervous system, fostering resilience, and supporting mental and physical health in daily life. Joined by Dr. Andrea Grabovac, Dr. Arun Garg, and Sirish Rao, the conversation blends traditional yogic frameworks with contemporary medical perspectives. Together, they share practical applications, clinical examples, and scientific research, creating an engaging dialogue that bridges spiritual practices and evidence-based approaches. Listeners are invited to consider how integrating these diverse systems can support holistic health and greater balance in modern living. ✨ Be present. Be aware. Be involved. ✨ If you would like to study in a rooted tradition with other spiritually mature students, see all of our online programs and events, including the 500-hour embodied expansion certification  . See the link in bio or visit: www.arkaya.net/programsoverview The online Arkaya embodied expansion certification happens once every two years. Applications are now open. www.arkaya.net/teacher-training Arkaya Foundation is a federally and provincially registered not-for-profit in Canada and in India. We are primarily volunteer run with a very small core team. We greatly welcome your support to help with the running of our programs! https://www.arkaya.net/donate

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    Healing the Inner Child through Arkaya Yoga

    🌟 Healing the Inner Child through Arkaya Yoga🌟 Join Yogacharini Maitreyi for this excerpt from her talk at the weekly online Arkaya Community Satsangh. In this inspiring session, we explore the concept of “Healing the Inner Child” through the lens of yogic philosophy and Ayurveda, focusing on how balance, nourishment, and self-awareness can help us reconnect with our inner essence. Yogacharini Maitreyi delves into the significance of the Kapha (Earth + Water) and Vata (Air + Space) doshas, illustrating how these elemental forces influence our emotional and physical well-being. Through ancient wisdom and practical insights, she guides us to embrace a grounded, heart-centered approach to life, fostering resilience, clarity, and deep self-care ✨ Be present. Be aware. Be involved. If you would like to study in a rooted tradition with other spiritually mature students, see all of our online programs and events, including the 500-hour embodied expansion certification  . See the link in bio or visit: www.arkaya.net/programsoverview The online Arkaya embodied expansion certification happens once every two years. Applications are now open. www.arkaya.net/teacher-training Arkaya Foundation is a federally and provincially registered not-for-profit in Canada and in India. We are primarily volunteer run with a very small core team. We greatly welcome your support to help with the running of our programs! https://www.arkaya.net/donate

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Join Yogacharini Maitreyi and friends for a collection of talks and interviews on: Full-spectrum, decolonized Yoga & Tantra. Allied Indian arts & sciences. Indigenous wisdom. Healing, and the path of personal and spiritual evolution. Long-form interviews & short transformational tips with easy to digest insights. Some episodes include simple practices you can do from anywhere! Arkaya Foundation is an online, international not-for-profit school founded and led by Yogacharini Maitreyi who was born and raised in the Yogic culture of South India. She is a respected life guide on the path.