The Trika Yoga Book Club

Welcome to Trika Yoga's podcast(ish)! We will be reading Yoga books that has impacted us that relate to Yoga- practice, philosophy, life. We love books and this is a way to share and make it easy for you to read along with us. There might be some commentary from us here and there though.. :D Pop us on as you practice, work, run, make tea.. whenever! Lots of love, Trika.

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Episodes

Book 1, Ep 5: Ch 2: The Foundations of Yoga Practice. The Heart of Yoga, TKV Desikachar

Hello! We are back and discussing and reading what are the foundations of a Yoga practice - not just asana, but what are the deeper rooted foundations and why we do it? Exploring concepts of understanding, perception, mis-perception, ego, fear.. all the big hitters! :D Tune in..

Nov 15, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Book 1, Episode 4: Ch 1: Yoga Concept & Meaning. The Heart of Yoga, TKV Desikachar

We are back after a hiatus! Join us as we (finally) read and discuss a little Chapter 1 of The Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar. About the concept and meaning of yoga, in all its different facets for everyone individually.

Nov 08, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Book 1, Episode 3: Introduction of The Heart of Yoga, TKV Desikachar

The last of the Introduction of the book, which is the end of the Q&A with Desikachar, Krishnamacharya's son. We cover mainly topics of who can practice Yoga (everyone!), and a big chunk of this idea of guru-dom. What makes a guru? Who is a guru? And some personal insights and things to share with you and perhaps for us all to ponder upon what the heart of yoga is, and does guru-dom even have a place in it. (Answer: no) :D Hope you enjoy listening, these are big chunks of gems in this one, a...

Jun 29, 2020•35 min

Book 1, Episode 2: More Introduction of The Heart of Yoga, TKV Desikachar

We continue on this Pt 2 of Q and A's from the book, the A's answered by Desikachar. Today its about Krishnamacharya's history, how yoga was integrated in the family, and how Desikachar learnt from his dad! Pt 3 next week is the last of the Q and A before the chapters begin! :)

Jun 19, 2020•38 min

Book 1, Episode 1: Introduction of The Heart of Yoga, TKV Desikachar

Reading of the Introduction of this book which includes some history on Sri Krishnamacharya, and the start on some Q and A's with his son, TKV Desikachar, the author of this book. Really interesting short history of his life, studies and approach to teaching, and a nice takeaway at the end about approaching how we teach and share Yoga to others.

Jun 12, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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