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Arundhati is an immigrant Indian yoga teacher, living in the US. She's grown a 6 figure yoga business singlehandedly. Self-taught, hardworking, and passionate, she's changing the yoga conversation to include more Indian yoga teachers. This podcast covers topics like cultural appropriation of yoga, yoga teacher training, practicing yoga in business, and much more...Whether you're a student or a teacher, you'll find valuable insight, strategies, free downloads, and raw conversations. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode! More good stuff on our website - letstalk.yoga.

Let's Talk Yoga Arundhati Baitmangalkar

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 330 Ratings

Arundhati is an immigrant Indian yoga teacher, living in the US. She's grown a 6 figure yoga business singlehandedly. Self-taught, hardworking, and passionate, she's changing the yoga conversation to include more Indian yoga teachers. This podcast covers topics like cultural appropriation of yoga, yoga teacher training, practicing yoga in business, and much more...Whether you're a student or a teacher, you'll find valuable insight, strategies, free downloads, and raw conversations. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode! More good stuff on our website - letstalk.yoga.

    Yoga-ing During Perimenopause - What Asana, Pranayama, and Philosophy to Adopt

    Yoga-ing During Perimenopause - What Asana, Pranayama, and Philosophy to Adopt

    In this episode, I’m doing a deep dive into what type of asana will help during perimenopause. I'll share some tips on how to approach your practice, which pranayamas are useful, which restoration techniques will leave you feeling rejuvenated, what will really add value to your practice, and what yoga principles in living yoga are we going to really pull from.

    Episode Highlights:
    The difference between perimenopause and menopauseAsana practice in younger yearsThe practice of asana during the four weeks of menstrual cycleWe have to let our asanas evolve as we ageThree things that yoga teachers would want to do:Poses to stretch and lengthen the lower abdomen, upper thigh regionPoses for gentle pressure on the abdomenPoses to soothe the mindThe three rules of perimenopausal practiceThree main things to keep in mind when it comes to pranayama practices.Three cooling PranayamasBalancing PranayamaBhramariResting is priorityFixing your body will not fix all your problemsManomaya KoshJoin our mailing list
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    • 28 min
    Women Yogis of India with Prasad Rangnekar

    Women Yogis of India with Prasad Rangnekar

    The topic of women yogis in India is often overlooked and not widely discussed due to its complexity and nuances. It involves many layers of cultural factors. Popular yoga often includes discussions about yogis, but there is a mysterious aspect to it. To shed some light on this topic, I decided to invite Prasad Rangnekar back, one of our favorite guests, to discuss the history of women practitioners, specifically yogis and yoginis in India.

    Episode Highlights:
    Was yoga a man's practice?The distinction between saying women yogis and yoginisDefining yoga in contextThe role of women in society and their impactThe link between the feminine divinity and the goddesses in India and women yogisThe Vedic periodThe privacy of women in their practice of sadhanaWomen yogis at the end of BC Period to the Common EraWhat are yoginis?Things to consider as a modern-day practitioner about the topic of yoginisJoin our mailing list
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    • 1 hr 15 min
    Mudras Masterclass– Everything You Need to Know with Indu Arora

    Mudras Masterclass– Everything You Need to Know with Indu Arora

    I know that some of you have been requesting an episode about mudras. When it comes to mudras, I couldn't think of a better person to have this conversation with than our favorite guest, Indu Arora. We delve into the concept of namaste as a mudra and explore mudras that extend beyond the hands. Indu defines what mudras are, their origin, and how to practice them. Additionally, she provides advice for those who are new to the idea of mudras and how they can explore it further.
    Episode Highlights:
    Mudras and their relevance to today's yogaThe origins of mudraRelationship between mudras and the Sukshma Sharira and pranaBeginner's guide to mudrasThe context between Namaste and Anjali MudraThe significance of elements between mudra and namasteHasta mudra: the use of the right hand versus the left handIs Drishti a mudra?The mind mudrasAdvice for beginners in mudrasJoin our mailing list
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    • 55 min
    Advancing Pranayama with Prashant J

    Advancing Pranayama with Prashant J

    Today, I have the pleasure of hosting Prashant J, a yoga teacher from India, on my show. He is the proud owner of a yoga school in Rishikesh and is known for his expertise as an international yoga teacher and content creator. Our discussion today will focus on pranayama, where we dive deep into topics like prana, Kundalini Shakti, and Kumbhakas.

    Episode Highlights:
    The link between yoga and pranayamaThe definition of prana and pranayamaCan pranayama alone help one move towards higher states of consciousness and enlightenment or get into much deeper practices?The relationship between the Kundalini Shakti and the practice of pranayamaWhat should be the goal for a modern-day practitioner of pranayama?Is pranayama and meditation the same thing?How much pranayama does the average person need?Pranayama history overviewThe significance of the Kumbhaka stage of Nadi ShodhanaAntar vs Bahir KumbhakaIs Bahir Kumbhaka the same as Kevala Kumbhaka?Kumbhaka practice for men vs womenShould women do Kumbhaka during menstruation?Join our mailing list
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    • 54 min
    Ayurvedic Wisdom for Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum with Nidhi Pandya

    Ayurvedic Wisdom for Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum with Nidhi Pandya

    Fertility, pregnancy, and postpartum are three phases in life that Ayurveda provides a lot of wisdom about. I can't think of anybody specializing in this field other than our past guest, Nidhi Pandya. She uses her generational Ayurvedic wisdom to help us understand it in a simplified and relatable manner where we can find ways to apply Ayurvedic wisdom in our daily lives.

    Episode Highlights:
    What Ayurveda says about fertilityHealthy practices one can doAdvice to women who choose to be childfreeAyurveda for menHow to nourish the body post-partumHow to nourish the body after a miscarriageThree to-go practices for pregnant womenProtocol for fertility treatmentsJoin our mailing list
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    • 50 min
    Everyday Ayurvedic Self-Care Rituals You Didn’t Know About with Indu Arora

    Everyday Ayurvedic Self-Care Rituals You Didn’t Know About with Indu Arora

    Ayurvedic self-care is taking care of ourselves from within. Indu's book SOMA: 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care is filled with recipes, rituals & remedies. Looking after ourselves is especially important these times, so if you’re like me who loves anything DIY and self-care, you'll enjoy this conversation.
    Episode Highlights:
    What is SOMA?What is at stake if we don’t talk about ourselves?How important is a self-care routine?Indu’s favorite morning ritualIndu’s nighttime practiceOiling the soles of the feetWhat is oil pulling and its benefits?Tongue scraping and the difference between steel and copper tongue scrapersWhat to do to keep our ears healthyIndu suggests a simple way to practice mounaIndu’s favorite eye-care ritualMudras and it's part in self-careIndu shares the value of self-careJoin our mailing list
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    • 1 hr 8 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
330 Ratings

330 Ratings

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Such a gem

This podcast is a gem! I thoroughly enjoy Arundhati’s presence, knowledge, wisdom, and humor. She and her guests generously share incredibly valuable content, perspectives and insights on each episode. I learn something new each time I tune in. Keep them coming please!

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Amazing podcast

I can not stop listening to this podcast. A yoga friend shared it with me recently and I have been soaking up every episode I can. It is so hard to find a non-western view of yoga and I appreciate this content which speaks to the truth and heart of yoga.

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Grateful for Arundhati!

The “Let’s Talk Yoga” podcast is the perfect companion to my yoga journey. Arundhati and her guests provide unparalleled insights to all things yoga. It is like taking a course I never knew I needed. I highly recommend the podcast for those looking to enhance their knowledge of yoga beyond asana.

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