45 episodes
The Western Yoga Podcast The Western Yoga Podcast
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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This podcast is about Yoga as it is practiced and taught in the West. Rev. Christopher Sartain, an ordained teacher in the Kriya Yoga tradition and director of Vinyasa Yoga Chile, discusses Yoga philosophy and practices from a Westerner's point of view. Other topics include the history of Western Yoga, the value of the evolution of Yoga in the Western world, the similarities between Western Mystical traditions and Yoga, and practical advice for Westerners who practice Yoga and meditation. We acknowledge the great Yoga tradition from India brought here by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920 and use the Indian Yoga teachings as our spiritual foundation, but the focus of this podcast is how Yoga and Meditation are developing and evolving in the Americas and Europe.
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Ep. 49 - The Universe is God Singing | The Sama Veda and Shabda Yoga
In this episode, Christopher Sartain describes a mystical experience he had while chanting the Sama Veda for the first time in 2011.
https://www.koshasbook.com/
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Ep. 48 - Your Comfort Zone is Limiting Your Spiritual Growth
In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the importance of getting out of your comfort zone on the spiritual growth path.
https://www.koshasbook.com/
https://www.kriyayogaalliance.com/
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Ep. 47 - Surrendering to the Divine Evolutionary Intelligence
In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses how to cooperate with evolutionary forces as part of our spiritual practice. This episode includes an excerpt from a Sunday service for Kriya Yoga Alliance.
https://www.koshasbook.com/
https://www.kriyayogaalliance.com/
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Ep. 46 - Interview with Gershone and Gina | Mantra, Kirtan, and Sacred Chant
In this episode, Christopher Sartain interviews musicians Gershone Hendelberg and Gina Minyard about their personal journey with mantra, kirtan, and sacred chant. https://www.gershonemusic.com
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Ep. 45 - Interview with Victoria Moran | Yoga Vegetarianism
In this episode, Christopher Sartain talks with author and vegan activist Victoria Moran about the history of vegetarianism in the Yoga tradition.
https://victoriamoran.com/
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Ep. 44 - The Five Koshas of Yoga Philosophy
In this episode, Christopher Sartain discusses the five Koshas and their relationship to the eight limbs of Yoga.
https://www.koshasbook.com/
Customer Reviews
Must Listen
Chris does a great job paralleling yoga and Christian concepts.
Definitely a must-hear if you’re a western yoga practitioner, or want to understand more about the universality of yoga as a personal practice.