In this episode of Let's Talk Yoga, Vikram Jeet Singh is back in conversation with Arundhati about all things advanced yoga. What qualifies as advanced yoga? What are the characteristics of "being advanced" in yoga and more? The confusion around this topic is real. We have an open conversation in the hope that more yoga teachers gain clarity about the subjectivity of advanced yoga, its nuances, and the fact that it is not entirely postural. Vikram Jeet Singh is a lifelong yoga student, internati...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 107
The 8 limbs of yoga are mentioned often in the modern yoga world. Especially if you've studied in yoga teacher training. But often, you're probably exploring only the very surface of this. The contextualization is missing. In this episode, our (repeat) guest Prasad Rangnekar dives deep into not only giving us a clear context of the 8 limbs in the grand scheme of yoga. But he clarifies how to move through the 8 limbs as a modern-day practitioner. Whether you think you know the 8 limbs of yoga or ...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 106
In this episode, Arundhati leads you through a full pranayama masterclass. You'll get to practice pranayama & learn about a few techniques via this episode. Arundhati also shares all details about her upcoming Pranayama Teacher Training. This is our last call here on the podcast as the training starts November 4th, 2022. Details below. Additional Pranayama episodes are also linked below. See you at the training. Resources and Links Mentioned: Let's Talk Yoga Episode 102 - Want to Teach Prana...
Oct 31, 2022•47 min•Ep. 105
As we get closer to our annual Pranayama teacher training, here's another pranayama packed episode for you. Arundhati dives deep into the most commonly asked question, how much pranayama does one really need? Do you use a time-based metric for this? Or are there other things to consider? Find out by tuning into this episode. Remember the annual pranayama yoga teacher training starts Nov 4th, 2022. Happens only once a year. Details below. We’re Hiring: Join My Team as a Social Media & Digital...
Oct 24, 2022•17 min•Ep. 104
Do you like many others believe that pranayama begins when you sign up for a pranayama class or pay attention to your inhalations and exhalations? What if I told you this is wrong? Pranayama actually starts at a very specific point in our practice. Tune in to find out the answer from Arundhati on this episode. Remember Pranayama Yoga Teacher training starts November 4th, 2022. You can sign up right now! We’re Hiring: Join My Team as a Social Media & Digital Content Specialist (Remote, Part-T...
Oct 17, 2022•12 min•Ep. 103
It's that time of the year again, Arundhati's annual 30-hour Pranayama Teacher Training &Immersive studies are now open for enrollment. We're doing a special deep dive into all things pranayama this month. Starting this week, we kickstart a deep conversation about when to recognize if you're ready to start pranayama studies. And more importantly, how to spot if you're ready to teach it to others. In this solo episode, Arundhati walks you through 5 main things to watch out for that will indic...
Oct 10, 2022•20 min•Ep. 102
In this episode, we explore the art of instructing yoga. It's something yoga teachers do every single time we enter a class. Yet, many yoga teachers struggle with getting comfortable, or skillful at instructing. Because we have to take what we have as experience in our bodies and being. Make it coherent for someone else. While this sounds straightforward, it's not. Arundhati interviews Christina Sell. A long-time yoga teacher and student. The conversation goes deep into the "art of instructing y...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 101
To celebrate our 100th episode, we’ve invited 5 of our most popular guests back on the show. We asked them all the same question, “ What is advanced yoga? ” Tune in and find out what Vikram Jeet Singh, Indu Arora, Savira Gupta, Kaya Mindlin & Alexandria Crow say about advanced yoga. A big thank you to everyone who supports this podcast. Please support free yoga education resources like these by leaving a 5-star rating & review on apple podcasts. Spotify listeners can now leave ratings to...
Sep 19, 2022•20 min•Ep. 100
In today's episode, Arundhati addresses 3 important aspects of being a yoga teacher... What you should know before teaching yoga? What's the bare minimum yoga teachers need to learn to actually teach yoga? What should you teach as a yoga teacher to your students? You no longer need to self-navigate and be confused about how and what to study. At the end of this episode, you'll have clarity about how to add some structure to your learning journey. It's a unique insight that will enrich your teach...
Sep 12, 2022•22 min•Ep. 99
For centuries yoga practice has taken into account the impact of the Vagas nerve in our wellbeing. While modern science is catching up. In today's episode, Arundhati interviews Mel Singh about all things Vagas nerve & Yoga. The Vagus nerve is gaining a lot of momentum in the yoga community. But we dig deep into how this nerve has already been accounted for in many yogic practices for centuries. From this conversation, you’ll gain clarity on the basics of the Vagas nerve, its location, signif...
Sep 06, 2022•52 min•Ep. 98
Hands-on adjustments -a topic requested by YOU. Is this a skill to have as a yoga teacher or unnecessary in 2022? Most yoga teachers think they need to be on one side or the other. But the truth is, it's not that easy. You need to explore this conversation from many angles. This is what we do in this episode of the Let’s Talk Yoga podcast with Arundhati Baitmangalkar Did you know there are 3 main types of adjustments? Hands-on adjustments are the last of these options. Yet many yoga teachers spe...
Aug 29, 2022•27 min•Ep. 97
Vinyasa as a style of yoga asana has exploded all over the world with millions of people doing vinyasa every day. In fact, when many people think yoga - they think vinyasa style. But do you know how this style originated? Do you even know the real meaning of the word Vinyasa? Vikram Jeet Singh is a long-time yoga teacher, mentor, and repeat guest on the podcast. He clarifies and helps us explore vinyasa in-depth, its origins, transitions, and journey into today's modern yoga studio. Episode High...
Aug 22, 2022•54 min•Ep. 96
Can you do yoga during your period? Should you be inverting? How do you approach this as a yoga teacher? In today's episode, we get into these questions and more with Arundhati. She gives you never heard before the cultural context of menstruation in Indian culture as well as highlights the ongoing problem of period poverty. Which pushes young girls and women further away from doing yoga to date. All over the globe. She shares how she gets this question from her Indian and South Asian clients as...
Aug 15, 2022•23 min•Ep. 95
This week, we explore all things Tantra and Yoga. There is a lot of misinformation out there about Tantra. Most often people think of tantric sex and sensual pleasure as Tantra. But there is so much more to Tantra. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kavitha Chinnanaiyan. A cardiologist, author, mother, and wife. She has spent decades in the study of Tantra, Yoga, Ayurveda, and Vedic scriptures under her Guru and teachers. She eloquently breaks down Tantra in this episode. Whether you’re new to th...
Aug 08, 2022•45 min•Ep. 94
Today's episode was inspired by the recent heatwave across Europe and North America. Arundhati shares how yogic practices have always taken into account the external environment in that the individual is exposed regularly. Yogic practices aren't in isolation or rigid. Arundhati shares how the practices include heating and cooling techniques. Whether it's yoga poses, pranayama, or diet. Hit play if you're struggling to do yoga in the heat or if you want to increase your understanding of the heati...
Aug 02, 2022•13 min•Ep. 93
Today's episode dives into ways in which modern yoga teachers can balance the role of being a lifelong student of yoga as well as being a teacher of yoga. Often this conversation is skipped over in popular yoga because it's complex and has many nuances. In today's short, solo episode Arundhati shares 7 ways in which you can work on your mindset to excel as a student of yoga & teach it authentically. You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstal...
Jul 25, 2022•21 min•Ep. 92
On the show today, I invited back our frequent guest, Prasad Rangnekar to talk about his new online course that is about to launch on July 14th, 2022, called Prana & Pranayama. It's a five-week in-depth course exploring wider dimensions of Prana & Pranayama, beyond breath and breathwork, by reconciling scriptures & science. In this episode, we’re going to discuss the definition of prana according to the scriptures, the spiritual significance of pranayama and ways in which it can be a...
Jul 07, 2022•41 min•Ep. 91
In this episode, we explore Karma in depth. Especially the laws of Karma with Medha Narwani. You'll get an in-depth understanding of Karma & how it relates to yoga through this conversation... Episode highlights... What is the Law of Karma? How is karma a part of yoga? Even if we know the laws of karma, what makes us take actions in a particular way? Why do we feel compelled to do what we do? What are negative and positive karma - paap and punya? The new age concept of ‘Law of attraction’ - ...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 90
Prana is something every yoga teacher knows. But many know it only as surface knowledge. In this episode, Arundhati interviews Indu Arora, a long-time yoga teacher, and author about Prana. They decode prana for today's yoga teacher & student. If you're keen to learn about prana clearly and from an authentic source. This is the conversation to tune into. Prana Decoded Episode Highlights... What is prana? When did prana first appear in the scriptures or in yoga? How does one connect with their...
Jun 20, 2022•47 min•Ep. 89
A slightly different episode this week. I'm just days away from launching my Teaching Yoga To Beginners Course. So I've put together this little quiz for you to explore to gauge your effectiveness when it comes to teaching asana to beginners. Teaching Yoga To Beginners Course: https://www.mindfulyogateachers.com/beginnersytt You can find all the resources mentioned in this episode in the show notes at https://letstalk.yoga/ Connect with us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arundhati_b...
Jun 06, 2022•21 min•Ep. 88
In the popular world of yoga, there's widespread misinformation about the tradition and the path of Hatha Yoga. Its rich history is often forgotten or laid aside and replaced with various misleading interpretations. While most yoga teachers are borrowing every day from hatha yoga. Hardly anyone knows its origins or in fact much about this path at all. Prasad Rangnekar, who has been on the podcast many times before is from the Natha lineage. The founding lineage of Hatha Yoga. He shares his deep ...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 87
As a yoga asana teacher, it's crucial that you get skillful in teaching beginners yoga. Because that is where you can create maximum impact. Remember, when you see your student succeed, you feel successful as a yoga teacher. As my Teaching Yoga To Beginners course is about to begin this June. I'm sharing some snippets from the training. In today's episode, I share 3 must know sequencing principles for a beginners class. If you're keen on doing better as a yoga teacher. Hit play! If you like what...
May 23, 2022•18 min•Ep. 86
There is so much high-quality yoga education online. A random search on YouTube is how I met my incredible guest today. Anvita Dixit, a yoga teacher from India was raised in the Kaivalyadham Yoga Institue at a young age. Where she was surrounded by some of the best yoga Gurus, masters & philosophers. She has learned yoga deeply in its authentic form. Today, she teaches yoga in various capacities. But most noteworthy here is her YouTube channel called, Yogic Gurukul where she has many in-dept...
May 16, 2022•56 min•Ep. 85
Sincere yoga teachers often ask Arundhati how to find a “good” yoga teacher. Especially in the world of social media and influencer marketing. This can be hard to navigate if you’re a new yoga teacher or if you didn’t receive quality yoga education or exposure to great teachers who ground you in the wisdom of yoga. In this episode, she shares the best ways in which you can find credible yoga teachers on the internet. She also explains what is the responsibility of the yoga asana student who want...
May 09, 2022•18 min•Ep. 84
Undoubtedly, most yoga teachers are actually teaching only a tiny part of yoga i.e, the physical practice of yoga called asanas in modern times. But there is a lot of confusion in the world of asana because sequencing yoga poses in an effective, cohesive, and logical manner leads to a direct favorable outcome on the student's body, breath and mind not only on that given day but also acts as an investment in the practice is a skill that most yoga teachers struggle with. Moreso, if you've only lea...
May 02, 2022•25 min•Ep. 83
Have you heard about the Marma Nadi? Do you know its acts like a bridge between yoga and Ayurveda. On the show today, Ismat -Dhala Natani shares how this marma nadi is the bridge between yoga & Ayurveda. Ismat is professional background is in natural health care, with a specialty in traditional Indian medicine. With over two decades of experience, she has spearheaded CAISH, carefully guiding its growth since i2002. Ismat focuses on melding ancient wisdom with current concepts of health and w...
Apr 18, 2022•37 min•Ep. 82
Do you as a yoga teacher have clarity about what is Sanatana Dharma & Hinduism? Do you understand its link to yoga? Or are you confused about where to start understanding this topic? Have you wondered is yoga a religious practice? Savira Gupta, is a long-time yoga student, teacher, and practitioner. We've often turned to her on this podcast for her insight, knowledge, and clarity on complex, subtle topics. In this episode, Savira helps us understand Sanatana Dharma and Hinduism and their lin...
Apr 11, 2022•43 min•Ep. 81
As a yoga teacher, are you aware of the similarities between the Bhagavad Geeta & the Yoga Sutras Of Patanjali? Or even the vast differences between these two texts? Often discussed in isolation but never together. On the show today, long-time yoga teacher Vikram Jeet Singh gives you the clearest, concise, and thought-provoking layout of these two texts. He tells you exactly where they meet, where they diverge & where you should start and how. He takes s complex topic and makes it digest...
Apr 04, 2022•58 min•Ep. 80
Did you know that for centuries - poses had nothing to do with yoga? But if you look at the modern-day yoga landscape, the poses & the physical landscape dominate the conversation. But most yoga teachers are unaware of the history of asana & its evolution through time. We explore this conversation in detail with Vikram Jeet Singh whose back again with lots of insight on this topic. Episode Highlights... The meaning of asana Has asana always been a part of yoga? How people practiced yoga ...
Mar 28, 2022•45 min•Ep. 79
There's no doubt in anyone's mind that beginners start with an asana class in modern times. But how do we yoga teachers approach sequencing for beginners? In today's solo episode, I take you yet again BTS of my new course, "Teaching yoga to beginners" where I give you insight into my 10-step framework for sequencing. I've used this successfully for a decade. And can guarantee that it works if you implement it well. You'll walk away with clarity and confidence in sequencing from this episode. Tun...
Mar 24, 2022•19 min•Ep. 78
