Ashtang Yoga: The Art of Well-Being

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New weekly podcast. Dr. Archana Dubey is a surgeon with 35 years of experience. She has also been practicing yoga for the last 25 years. Here, using these two forms of knowledge, she describes a path to well-being.

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  1. Episode 1

    Episode 15- Gym or Yoga?

    I am back after the break for a new season! In this episode I try to answer the very common question: what is better, asans or gym? Like most young people, my children only go to the gym. I evaluate both these options with an open mind for the youth. I hope you enjoy it.

    11 min

  2. Episode 16

    Episode 16- What are Karma Yog, Gyan Yog, Bhakti Yog and Raj Yog?

    In this episode, I summarize the first four stages of Ashtang Yog. I also explain the various types of yog, through the various names associated with them. In short, I discuss, the Karma Yog, Gyan Yog, Bhakti Yog and Raj Yog.

    14 min

  3. Episode 17

    Episode 17 Pratyahaar

    In this episode, I introduce the 5th stage of Ashtang Yog- Pratyahaar. It is the first step of Raj Yog. I introduce a few works like, "Indiryas", "Panch Maya Kosh", and "Antahkaran Chatushtaya". We are progressing from the external physical self to the inner self-- the conscious self. A very interesting part of our journey. I hope you enjoy it!

    8 min

  4. Episode 18

    Episode 18- Indriyaan

    In this episode, I discuss the first set of words important to understand Pratyahaar-- the Indriyaas. There are two set of Indriyaas: 1. Gyan Indriyaas (the sensory organs); and 2. Karam Indriyaas (the motor organs). The mind analyses the stimuli received from the external world through the Gyan Indriyaas and responds through the Karam Indriyaas. I hope you enjoy it!

    8 min

  5. Episode 19

    Episode 19- Pratyahaar Chapter 3- Antahkaran Chatushtaya

    In this episode, I will explain the relation and the working of the four elements of the inner-self: Mann (mind), Chitta (memory), Ahankaar (ego), and Buddhi (intellect). The very popular metaphor of the chariot run by ten horses is used to help understand the functioning of the Indriyaas and Antahkaran Chatushtaya. I hope you enjoy it!

    14 min

  6. Episode 20

    Episode 20- Pratyahaar Chapter 4- Panch Maya Kosh

    Here I describe the five layers which cover our Atman. These are: 1. Anna Maya Kosh (food layer) 2. Pran Maya Kosh (vital layer) 3. Mano Maya Kosh (mental layer) 4. Vigyan Maya Kosh (wisdom layer) 5. Anand Maya Kosh (layer of bliss). It's a beautiful concept. I hope you enjoy this episode!

    12 min

  7. Episode 21

    Episode 21- Pratyahaar Summarized

    In this episode, I try to answer 1. Why to practice Pratyahaar? 2. How to progress in Pratyahaar? From our next episode, we will start with Dharana, Dhyaan and Samadhi-- the last three stages of Ashtang Yoga. I hope you enjoy it!

    13 min

  8. Episode 22

    Episode 22- Dharna, Dhyaan, and Samadhi

    In this episode, I start a discussion on Dharna, Dhyaan, and Samadhi. I try to explain all three with the help of our 'learning to drive' experience. Also, I try to emphasise the importance of Dharna, Dhyaan, and Samadhi in our day to day as well. I hope you enjoy it!

    12 min
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New weekly podcast. Dr. Archana Dubey is a surgeon with 35 years of experience. She has also been practicing yoga for the last 25 years. Here, using these two forms of knowledge, she describes a path to well-being.

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