A Curious Yogi with Bobbi Paidel

Bobbi Paidel
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What does it mean to walk the path of yoga? Join me weekly for joyful conversations with wise teachers, sincere yogis and other spiritual seekers. We inquire into our deepest questions and learn how to apply the ancient wisdom into our own daily practice…and life. Learn more at www.bobbipaidel.com/a-curious-yogi-podcast IG: @bobbipaidel Support the show on Patreon

  1. Waking up! Include All Of Life In Your Spiritual Path | Dana Flynn

    Jun 5

    Waking up! Include All Of Life In Your Spiritual Path | Dana Flynn

    “The dance will bring you to the surrender. It might not always be surrendered, but with more acceptance and more surrender, definitely more peace.” Such a joy to share this conversation with Dana Flynn, a teacher’s teacher with more than 3 decades of practice and just total delight. Dana generously shares her raw energy, her lived experience and journey of waking up. This conversation delves into her personal path from a spirited party girl to a dedicated yogi, touching on themes of surrender, the power of inner exploration, and how yoga is a living, breathing experience both on and off the mat. We discuss SO much! Surrender, sobriety, making the teachings alive through the subtle practice, including everything in our sadhana and how life (or God) brings us what we need for this visit earth side. I’m so honored to share this intimate conversation, it is so inspiring. In this episode:The Evolution: Dana shares her path from owning a bar and being a party girl to discovering the deeper purpose of yoga.Surrender & Discipline: The significance of meeting her teacher in India and her spiritual growth.Beyond Asanas: How physical practices like asanas and pranayama open doors to subtle and spiritual experiences.The Polarities: Exploring the outer forms of the yoga journey versus the inner essence.Awakening: The importance of relationships and ongoing curiosity.Navigating Loss: Meeting life's challenges, grief, and loss through yoga and presence. And acceptance!The Mystery: The dance of longings, fleeting moments of clarity, and embracing existence. Connect with Dana here:Dana Flynn's SubstackLight on Lotus Yoga (LA studio)IG @danatrixieflynn This episode reminds us that yoga is a continuous dance of surrender, longing, discovery, transformation. An inner journey that unfolds in every moment. Dana invites joy and courage into our world. I sincerely hope this is the first of more conversations with Dana, wow! Thank you for being here and please leave a review and let us know what inspired you! In oneness,  Bobbi  Thanks for listening!  💭Support the podcast Patreon Page and join monthly satsangs  💭 If you liked this episode, please leave a review – it really, really helps the show reach more people, plus I love reading each one.  💭 Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories @bobbipaidel   💭Join me on Retreat in faraway places like Norway, India & Sri Lanka Get on the waitlist HERE 💭 If you’d like to chat about the show, be a guest, or practice together - Let’s connect! bobbipaidel.com/connect 🙏♥️✨

    1h 9m
  2. Sadhana Is Life! | Satsang with Ravi

    May 22

    Sadhana Is Life! | Satsang with Ravi

    “Sadhana is my life, basically. Whether it's studying or not studying or meditating or not meditating, but the intent is to maintain a sense of that Highest Awareness at all times.” Discover the profound journey and wisdom of friend and life-time meditator Ravi. Ravi is a 70 year old yogi who has dedicated 50 years to living and embodying the Highest Awareness under the guidance (and Grace) of his teacher, his guide, his ideal, his guru, Swami Shyam.  In this episode, Ravi shares timeless insights on meditation, the nature of the Knower, and how sadhana transforms everyday life. In this path of self-realization and living that highest awareness, it’s conversations like these that keep me going.  .Here’s some key takeaways: Ravi’s early spiritual questioning, venturing to northern India in the 70’s to meet his Guru Swami Shyam The importance of sadhana as a life-long, all-encompassing practice (50 years in!)A deeper understanding of the Highest Awareness and the role of meditationPractical insights on attending to the space between thoughts and the power of the Knower in meditationHow to navigate doubts, ego, and illusion on the spiritual pathThe legacy of Swamiji and the simplicity of true liberationAdvice to younger seekers and the importance of trust and dedication Visit Swami Shyams Library of english books and scriptures HERE I really loved this satsang discussion, it gave me so much inspiration! It’s such a trip to hear stories of Western seekers making the trek to India in the 70’s. I feel in my soul I’m from that era. But these conversations strike me as important for us to adapt our sadhana and the timeless Knowledge for today’s world and keep our attention, always, on the highest.  Remember, the journey is lifelong and continuous. Every moment offers an opportunity to recognize the Knower within.  And, in Ravi’s words “The rest as they say is history—a far more enlightening one than I ever studied at University—the history of the Eternal Reality, Me!” In oneness,  Bobbi  Thanks for listening!  💭Support the podcast Patreon Page and join monthly satsangs  💭 If you liked this episode, please leave a review – it really, really helps the show reach more people, plus I love reading each one.  💭 Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories @bobbipaidel   💭Join me on Retreat in faraway places like India, Sri Lanka & Scandinavia Get on the waitlist HERE 💭 If you’d like to chat about the show, be a guest, or practice together - Let’s connect! bobbipaidel.com/connect 🙏♥️✨

    1h 3m
  3. 7 Essential Bhagavad Gita Verses (And How To Imbibe Them) | a Curious Yogi

    May 12

    7 Essential Bhagavad Gita Verses (And How To Imbibe Them) | a Curious Yogi

    Season 5 of A Curious Yogi is here. I’m so happy to begin this season with a solo episode exploring an essential teaching from my teacher, Swamiji, who encouraged everyone to learn and memorize these seven verses from the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2, verses 19–25). He described them as containing the essence of the entire scripture. In this episode, I share some of Swamiji’s reflections and commentary, attempt to sing the Sanskrit verses myself (eek), and explore ways we can read, contemplate, and meditate on this timeless text as modern seekers. Some key themes from the conversation: The Gita is not simply a literal story about war or battle, but an exploration of the inner conflict between the individual self and the wisdom of the Higher Self.Gita means “song” — these teachings were meant to be sung, recited, and absorbed deeply.The teachings point us toward deathlessness: the reminder that we are not merely the body or identity we take ourselves to be.Perspective matters deeply — reading the Gita through Krishna’s consciousness offers something very different from reading solely through Arjuna’s confusion. If this episode gives you even a small glimpse into the depth and beauty of the Gita, I’d love for you to join me this June for an 18-week reading, study, and meditation group: 18 chapters in 18 weeks. All sessions will be recorded, so there’s no pressure to attend live every time. And Patreon members receive 50% off the full offering. More than anything, I’m excited to explore this mystical and practical scripture intentionally with the curious yogi sangha. In oneness,  Bobbi  Thanks for listening!  💭Support the podcast Patreon Page and join monthly satsangs  💭 If you liked this episode, please leave a review – it really, really helps the show reach more people, plus I love reading each one.  💭 Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories @bobbipaidel   💭Join me for Yog Sadhana Retreats in epic landscapes like Northern India, Norway, Sri Lanka and more!  Doors Now Open 💭 If you’d like to chat about the show, be a guest, or practice together - Let’s connect! 🙏♥️✨

    26 min
  4. Yoga Sadhana as a Path of Remembering: Season 4 Finale | a Curious Yogi & Guests

    Mar 16

    Yoga Sadhana as a Path of Remembering: Season 4 Finale | a Curious Yogi & Guests

    Season 4 comes to a close with reflection on the biggest themes, teachings, and truths that wove through this season of a Curious Yogi Podcast. This closing episode is not a “best of,” but a look back at some of the timeless wisdom shared by this season’s guests. Through conversations on sadhana, meditation, tradition, fear, service, openness, devotion, and the deeper heart of yoga, one thread keeps returning: yoga is a path of remembering. Remembering what practice is for. Remembering how to meet the mind. Remembering how to stay present in the paradox of being human. Remembering how to listen, how to serve, and how to remain open. And most deeply, most essentially, emembering who we truly are. This finale highlights reflections and insights inspired by conversations with Jyoti, Nicki, Katharine, Deep, Vijay, Rodrigo, Sheila, Philippe, Reema, Abhaya, Hirdaya, and Zach — and closes Season 4 with reverence, gratitude, and a reminder that while truth may be shared, the path is lived in a deeply personal way. If this season has supported your practice, inspired your sadhana, or offered you good company along the way, you’re warmly invited to join the Patreon community. On Patreon, you can stay connected between seasons, support the podcast, and join our monthly satsangs for deeper practice, reflection, and community. Season 5 returns in May. Until then, thanks for listening! In oneness, Bobbi 💭Support the podcast Patreon Page and join monthly satsangs 💭 If you liked this episode, please leave a review – it really, really helps the show reach more people, plus I love reading each one. 💭 Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories @bobbipaidel 💭Join me on Retreat in India or Scandinavia! Get on the waitlist HERE 💭 If you’d like to chat about the show, be a guest, or practice together - Let’s connect! bobbipaidel.com/connect 🙏♥️✨

    1h 5m
  5. Dive Deep: Why Yoga Is More Than Just A Physical Destination | Myra Khanna

    Feb 23

    Dive Deep: Why Yoga Is More Than Just A Physical Destination | Myra Khanna

    “Practicing yoga is not really something separate from me. It is happening all the time.” In this episode of a Curious Yogi Podcast, yoga teacher Myra Khanna shares her journey from Kathak dancer and scuba diving instructor to dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher. Drawing from studies with Bharath Shetty, Vinay Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Deepika Mehta, Mark Robberds, Eddie Stern, and ongoing training with Yoga Education College, Myra reflects on her evolution from a physically driven Ashtanga practice to a more holistic exploration of pranayama, meditation, and nervous system regulation. The conversation explores the commercialization of yoga, misconceptions about yoga in India, female health awareness in asana practice, and the parallels between diving and meditative practice. Myra also shares how traditional strength disciplines like mudgar swinging, dandas, and baithaks inform her approach to resilience and sustainability in practice. Here are some key takeaways; ➖ Transition from purely physical to a more holistic practice. ➖ Emphasize the importance of listening to one's body and nervous system. ➖ Commercialization of yoga impacts its true essence. ➖ Teaching should accommodate students' individual needs and journeys. ➖ Diving parallels the meditative aspects of yoga. ➖ Myra’s passion for education on female health in yoga after becoming unwell. Connect with Myra: IG @myrakhann02 I really enjoyed this conversation as an invitation to reconsider yoga as a living, evolving process — one rooted in curiosity, community, and embodied awareness. I know you will also dear listeners. In oneness, Bobbi Thanks for listening! 💭Support the podcast Patreon Page and join monthly satsangs 💭 If you liked this episode, please leave a review – it really, really helps the show reach more people, plus I love reading each one. 💭 Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories @bobbipaidel 💭Join me on Retreat in India or Scandinavia! Get on the waitlist HERE 💭 If you’d like to chat about the show, be a guest, or practice together - Let’s connect! 🙏♥️✨

    54 min
  6. Yoga & The Menstrual Cycle: Rethinking Women’s Practice | Sheila Arnell

    Feb 12

    Yoga & The Menstrual Cycle: Rethinking Women’s Practice | Sheila Arnell

    "Women are not small men – we are cyclical beings." In this episode, the delightful Sheila Arnell shares her journey through yoga, emphasizing the importance of understanding women's health and the menstrual cycle in practice. She discusses her transition from a physically focused practice to a more spiritual and holistic approach, highlighting the significance of listening to the body and respecting its natural rhythms. Sheila also addresses the challenges women face in yoga, the need for inclusivity, and the importance of creating a supportive community. Epic highlights!: ➖Injuries and Their Impact on Practice ➖Understanding Women's Health in Yoga ➖The Feminine Perspective in Yoga ➖The Need for Inclusive Yoga Education ➖Embracing Limitless Growth in Practice ➖Finding Balance with Lagom (my favourite Swedish word!) Find Shelia HERE: Inre Skolan: LINK IG: @sheilaarnell I took so much value from this conversation, lots to think about in my life and physical practice as a mighty and cyclical woman. I know you will, too. In oneness, Bobbi Thanks for listening! 💭Support the podcast Patreon Page and join monthly satsangs 💭 If you liked this episode, please leave a review – it really, really helps the show reach more people, plus I love reading each one. 💭 Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories @bobbipaidel 💭Join me on Retreat in India or Scandinavia! Get on the waitlist HERE 💭 If you’d like to chat about the show, be a guest, or practice together - Let’s connect! 🙏♥️✨

    1h 2m
  7. Yoga Optimized: Why Yoga Is A Feeling, Not Just A Shape | Eoin Finn

    Jan 30

    Yoga Optimized: Why Yoga Is A Feeling, Not Just A Shape | Eoin Finn

    "Yoga is the drill, life is the game, chill is the skill." What happens when we stop trying to fit our bodies into "perfect" geometric boxes and start listening to the miracle of our own physiology? A total joy to be joined by Eoin Finn to discuss his revolutionary approach to movement, blending soulful science with Harvard-level anatomy, a lifetime of study and practice, and a deep reverence for nature and heart-centred philosophy. In this episode, we explore: ➖ How letting go of the ego’s desire for "endpoints" leads us to a state of experiencing yoga ➖ The DUO Concept: Dynamic Unifying Opposition. How myofascial tuning creates the holy trinity of joint health: Stretch, Stability, and Space. ➖ Stillness Literacy: How to cultivate the skill of "chilling" as a doorway to emotional regulation and self-awareness. ➖ Tensegrity on the Mat: Understanding the body as a continuous web of tension and integrity, rather than just a stack of bones. ➖ How Kindness, Reverence, and Wisdom transform a physical practice into a spiritual life. ➖ Movement Span vs. Life Span: Why we practice today so we can move with grace and freedom thirty years from now. Connect with Eoin, buy the Yoga Optimized and more at blissology.com Instagram @blissology This episode was a great teaching and reminder to move with intention, to stay curious and compassionate with our bodies and follow the cues from nature. I’ve already been integrating Eoin’s DUO philosophy into my own practice – and I gotta say, it works. Enjoy and thanks for listening! In oneness, Bobbi 💭Support the podcast Patreon Page and join monthly satsang 💭 If you liked this episode, please leave a review – it really, really helps the show reach more people, plus I love reading each one. 💭 Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories @bobbipaidel 💭Join me for the next Yog Sadhana Retreat! Get on the waitlist 💭 If you’d like to chat about the show, be a guest, or practice together - Let’s connect! 🙏♥️✨

    51 min
  8. Why Practice Evolves & Truth Remains | Satsang with Jyoti

    Jan 23

    Why Practice Evolves & Truth Remains | Satsang with Jyoti

    "The truth is such an attractive pursuit." In this episode, I share an illuminating conversation with Jyoti, a devoted meditator who has spent decades exploring the depths of her sadhana. Our dialogue begins with Jyoti reflecting on her journey to India, where she found both her spiritual home and a deeper understanding of herself. She shares how her former life as a professional dancer—filled with intensity and chaos—ultimately led her toward yoga and meditation, and to the ashram where she met her teacher, Swami Shyam. From there, the conversation unfolds into a rich exploration of conviction in spiritual practice. Jyoti reminds us that while practices naturally evolve over time, the truth remains constant—alive, expansive, and ever-revealing. Some highlights; ➖ Yoga is always interpreted through the mind of the listener. ➖ Practices change over time, but conviction in truth remains. ➖ Meditation is a doorway into a subtler reality beyond thought. ➖ The mind is not qualified to tell you who you are—it creates problems and then attempts to solve them. ➖ By changing your thoughts, you can change your experience. Jyoti invites us into a more spacious relationship with practice—one rooted not in rigidity, but in freedom, discernment, and a steady conviction in who we truly are beyond the mind. It’s such a joy to share these satsang conversations with you. They are true jewels—offering sincere expressions and perspectives from luminous beings like Jyoti. I trust you’ll feel inspired to stand with greater conviction in the truth of who you are. in oneness, Bobbi Thanks for listening! 💭Support the podcast Patreon Page and join monthly satsangs 💭 If you liked this episode, please leave a review – it really, really helps the show reach more people, plus I love reading each one. 💭 Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories @bobbipaidel 💭Join me in northern India for the Yog Sadhana Retreat Himalaya March 2026 HERE 💭 If you’d like to chat about the show, be a guest, or practice together - Let’s connect! 🙏♥️✨

    1h 6m
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What does it mean to walk the path of yoga? Join me weekly for joyful conversations with wise teachers, sincere yogis and other spiritual seekers. We inquire into our deepest questions and learn how to apply the ancient wisdom into our own daily practice…and life. Learn more at www.bobbipaidel.com/a-curious-yogi-podcast IG: @bobbipaidel Support the show on Patreon

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