Sharath Jois
16 November, 2024
My thoughts on the recent passing of Sharath Jois.
Hatha Yoga and Bhakti Poetry: A Great Duo
19 February, 2022
In this podcast, I discuss the inspirational and insightful relationship that exists between Hatha yoga and Bhakti (Devotional) poetry.
Silence, Pattabhi Jois, and Moving Forward in Ashtanga
12 July, 2019
Holy Equanimity and Skill in Action
26 February, 2019
In this Asana Kitchen podcast David discusses two empowering perspectives the student can utilize to extract knowledge out of their practice.
Svadhyaya and the Poetry of Self
6 August, 2018
The 3 practices that make up Kriya Yoga (Tapas, Svadhyaya, Isvara Pranidhana-YS II-1) are central to the study of yoga. The classical application of Svadhyaya is to consult the sacred texts to gather definitions of Self that help you distinguish between the little you (self) and you as sacred Seer to the world (Self). In this podcast David reads bhakti poetry as an example of how the student of yoga can start their own practice of Svadhyaya and begin to contemplate the sacred seer Self.
