3 episodes
Yoga Off The Mat Divya Balakrishnan
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5.0 • 11 Ratings
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In “Yoga Off The Mat," host Divya Balakrishnan, ERYT-200, takes listeners on the profound journey of decolonizing yoga. Through discussions on philosophy, social justice, self-improvement, and mental and physical wellness, this podcast offers listeners a unique opportunity to dive deep and apply yoga in every aspect of their lives. By providing tools for self-inquiry, resources to deepen knowledge, and engaging discussion and journaling prompts, "Yoga Off The Mat" empowers individuals to embark on their own transformative path to embodying yoga on and off the mat.
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Ceasefire Is Ahimsa: A Yogic Perspective On Systemic Violence
In this episode we discuss:
The context of oppression and systemic violence
The yogic definition of ahimsa versus himsa
Modern interpretations of ahimsa
Active versus non-active ahimsa
Why Performative Activism doesnt work
Ceasefire as ahimsa
Reference Links
A history of Al-Nakba
https://remix.aljazeera.com/aje/PalestineRemix/al-nakba.html#/17
The Balfour Declaration
https://www.britannica.com/event/Balfour-Declaration
How to get started in activism for Palestine:
https://www.pcrf.net/information-you-should-know/how-to-help-palestine.html#:~:text=This can include writing to,to bring about positive change.
Books:
Applied Ethics Primer by Letitia Meynell and Clarisse Paron
Yoga - Anticolonial Philosophy by Dr Shyam Ranganathan
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Sri Swami Satchidananda
Podcasts:
The Genocide of Palestinians: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jPGgYybr0lrmIHcpQlj93?si=726d2ccd8a3343f5
Eelam Tamil history:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dvVVja3BaGopbh59GTIwV?si=EOqa273hSXOIMC8MRMCW7g
The war in Sudan:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xbzCipOMQPeKQoD3FuyFh?si=S8FxtD8ERqaWN9rV4JbdFA
The civil war in DR Congo:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7svK7nxRct2LIx35onbEml?si=ttIXo8O-RKGf2M0w7QOKcg
Credible social media sources to follow:
@red_maat
@sbeih.jpg
@wizard_bisan1
@varathas
@letstalkpalestine
Podcast & Host Links
www.hidivya.com
Instagram:
Host: @divyabala
Podcast: @yogaoffthematpodcast
Youtube.com/divyabala -
The Four Types Of Yoga You Didn't Know About & The 8 Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
In the second episode of this podcast, I give you an overview of the vast landscape of Yoga and go deeper into just one of those forms of yoga that has been taken the west by storm - the 8 limbed path of Ashtanga yoga.
Topics discussed:
- The four major categories of yoga
- The 8 limbed path of ashtanga yoga
- 3 Journal prompts to help you begin your exploration of self
Journal Prompts:
1. What was my first introduction to Yoga, and how did it shape my understanding of this practice?
2. How have I recently practiced one of the five Yamas (External ethics) in my day to day life?
3. What hobbies or activities make me feel like I'm in a state of Dhyana (meditation)?
Yoga Off The Mat (YOTM) is available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify & Apple podcasts.
If you enjoyed the episode and look forward to more, consider supporting my work on Patreon (@divyabala).
Be sure to follow the podcast on all platforms below and leave me a rating! :)
Resources:
Instagram: @yogaoffthematpodcast & @divyabala
Youtube.com/divyabala
Patreon.com/divyabala
Website: www.hidivya.com -
Pilot: It's Time To Get Off Your Mat And Do Some Yoga
Welcome to Yoga Off The Mat, the podcast!
I’m your host, Divya - an E-RYT 200 yoga teacher, content creator, activist, writer and speaker (among other things).
Whether you’re brand new to yoga and seeking to build a foundation, or maybe you’re a seasoned practitioner who wants to deepen your knowledge, here you’ll learn how to apply yoga on and off the mat as a tool for personal growth and social change.
In this pilot episode, I’ll share my personal journey with yoga spanning 20 years and the moments of revelation that led me to this moment. I’ll also give you an idea of what you can expect from future episodes.
This episode covers:
- What you can expect from Yoga Off The Mat Podcast
- My personal journey with yoga and what led to this project
- What you can expect from future podcast episodes
Yoga Off The Mat (YOTM) is available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify & Apple podcasts.
If you enjoyed the episode and look forward to more, be sure to follow the podcast on all platforms below and leave me a rating!
Resources:
Instagram: @yogaoffthematpodcast & @divyabala
Youtube.com/divyabala
Patreon.com/divyabala
Website: www.hidivya.com
Customer Reviews
An excellent podcast to help move your practice beyond asana and the mat
As a student of yoga, I have primarily been practicing asana for the past several years. This has led me to a greater mind-body-spirit connection and a yearning to learn more about yoga philosophy and the spiritual path. This podcast offers exactly what I have been looking for in a format that is easily accessible.
Insightful!
Loved these first few episodes. I had to take notes and pause several times because the pace of the episode was quite fast. I hope the pace can slow down a bit in order to digest and hear everything even more clearly in the future. Can't wait to hear more about these important topics!
thank you!!!
very slay!!! loving this beautiful content by an amazing south asian😊
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