Book 1, Episode 4: Ch 1: Yoga Concept & Meaning. 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..

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.

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, as personally it means so much to us to talk about this topic and it is great to see it so simply put and written about by 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! :)

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.