How Ego Makes Practicing Surrender Challenging

On this episode of The Woman Warrior Podcast, Dr Satyavani and Prajna Madhavi wrap up their Niyama series. They discuss 8 ways to practice surrender in daily life. Tune in for some helpful tools to increase your ability to mindfully surrender. 00:00 Welcome02:58 Final Niyama Surrender04:08 What Surrender Means07:58 Eight Ways to Surrender12:54 Detach From Results18:03 Breathe Through Uncertainty21:25 Service Without Expectation26:13 Practice the 90 Second Rule28:18 Stop the Argument Ping Pong30:12 Let Go of Small Stuff31:48 Redirect to Gratitude33:25 Surrender and Self Identity35:59 Program and App Updates39:28 Wellness Check In50:42 Truth Bomb Say Yes52:04 Final Send Off

On this episode of the Woman Warrior podcast, Dr. Satyavani and Prajna Madhavi discuss Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender and devotion). They frame surrender as the intersection of acceptance and letting go and describing how ego fuels resistance and “analysis paralysis.” Next, they outline five common ways people fail to surrender—clinging to control, expecting a return, fighting reality, letting pride rule, and confusing surrender with quitting. Tune in for more discussion!00:00 Welcome02:10 Year End Check In02:39 Surrender Defined03:35 Ego And Resistance06:09 Ego In Teacher Training09:47 Signs You Won't Surrender11:25 Clinging To Control17:52 Expecting A Return24:07 Fighting Reality28:11 Letting Pride Rule33:15 Healing Samskaras34:12 Surrender Versus Quitting36:01 Doshas And Boundaries37:31 Work Example Of Surrender39:24 Community And Program Updates42:38 Training Camp Stories44:37 Wellness Check In56:58 Call To Action

On this episode, Dr. Satyavani and Prajna Madhavi discuss Svadyhaha (self-study). The hosts dive into the importance of daily self-reflection, thoughtful pauses, unfiltered journaling, guiding questions, observing without judgment, mindful movement, and much more. Tune in!

On This Episode of the Woman Warrior Podcast, Dr. Satavani and Prajna Madhavi are back to discuss GLP-1 medications, Yoga instruction training, and general wellness, before taking a deep dive into Svadhyaya (self-study). 00:00 Welcome 02:10 Back From Hiatus04:36 GLP1 Risks And Stats10:51 GLP1 Program Support15:30 Trainerize Basics19:36 Yoga Teacher Training21:53 Svadhyaya Intro23:52 Wellness Check In36:23 Self Study Deep Dive40:02 Consciousness Meets Karma41:51 Busy as Avoidance44:41 Noise and Distraction47:18 Never Alone Syndrome49:16 Outward Focus Trap51:28 Feedback and Ego01:00:17 Why We Resist Change01:07:15 Discomfort and Doshas01:13:00 Truth Bomb and Farewell

What does real self-discipline look like in everyday life? Dr. Satyavani and Prajna Madhavi continue their exploration of Tapas, breaking down how discipline shows up in food, exercise, relationships, daily routines, sleep, finances, and why small consistent choices can completely change your life.00:00 – Welcome To The Woman Warrior Podcast03:20 – Understanding Tapas & Self-Discipline04:15 – Woman Warrior Announcements12:15 – Wellness Check-In15:10 – How the Seasons Affect Your Dosha22:15 – Meditation, Routine & Getting Back on Track28:50 – The Power of Self-Discipline30:00 – Discipline Around Food37:20 – Discipline Around Exercise41:00 – Discipline in Relationships & Conflict48:30 – Building a Daily Routine50:30 – Why Sleep Changes Everything54:40 – Self-Discipline With Money56:25 – Truth Bomb: Choose Yourself

Motivation can get you started, but it won’t always keep you going. In this episode of the Woman Warrior Podcast, Dr. Satavani and Prajna Madhavi explore Tapas, the yogic principle of self-discipline, transformation, and inner fire.They break down why we avoid discomfort, fall back into old habits, rely too heavily on motivation, and quit when progress gets difficult. From fitness and nutrition to communication, emotional growth, meditation, and everyday routines, this conversation explores how small disciplined choices can completely change the direction of your life.The goal isn’t perfection or an overly rigid lifestyle. It’s learning to consistently choose the habits that move you toward the person you want to become.00:00 – Welcome To The Woman Warrior Podcast04:30 – Introducing Tapas: The fire of discipline09:15 – Yoga teacher training and personal transformation11:45 – Wellness check-in17:15 – Falling out of a spiritual practice22:00 – Why difficult conversations get avoided30:15 – What Tapas actually means32:15 – Why society struggles with self-discipline34:00 – Motivation vs. discipline35:15 – Can self-discipline be learned?37:45 – Why we avoid discipline39:15 – Fear of discomfort and emotional pain41:30 – Burnout and the fear of pushing too hardBe sure to Like and Subscribe for more! For more information, please visit: https://www.womenswarriorsacademy.com Follow us on Instagram + Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/womanwarrioracademy/https://www.facebook.com/womanwarrioracademyJoin our Online Circle Community for FREE!https://login.circle.so/sign_up?request_host=the-woman-warrior-academy.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=a26695ef6578f459ddedeafcb0093fde147b242e-1e858068-670b-46a5-94a6-dafa76efc9b2#email

Why is it so difficult to feel satisfied with what we already have?In episode 78 of the Woman Warrior Podcast, Dr. Satavani and Prajna explore Santosha, the yogic practice of contentment. They discuss how modern life keeps people constantly striving, comparing, consuming, and searching for the next thing that will finally make them feel fulfilled.They also explain why contentment does not mean settling, becoming lazy, or giving up on personal growth. Instead, it means learning to appreciate the present moment while continuing to move forward with intention.The conversation covers gratitude, patience, mindful living, physical progress, relationships, judgment versus discernment, and practical ways to cultivate greater satisfaction in everyday life.00:00 Welcome To The Woman Warrior Podcast03:31 Understanding Santosha and Contentment04:37 The Ayurvedic GLP-1 Program07:10 New Trainerize Pricing08:40 Fall Yoga Teacher Training12:30 DEKA Training and Competition Update15:08 Physical and Emotional Wellness Check-In20:00 Using Yogic Teachings in Relationships23:15 How Physical Health Affects Your Emotions26:00 The 80/20 Rule for Life28:22 Why Society Is Constantly Dissatisfied29:25 What Santosha Really Means31:45 Contentment Requires Patience34:00 Contentment Is Not Settling35:30 Finding Contentment While Traveling38:35 How to Cultivate Contentment39:10 Accepting Your Current Abilities40:50 Practicing Gratitude for Your Progress42:00 Exercise, Presence, and the Flow State44:40 Practicing Gratitude in Daily Life46:00 Mindful Living in a Distracted World49:30 Developing a More Positive Mindset50:40 Cultivating Contentment in Relationships51:45 Judgment Versus Discernment58:45 Supporting People Without Always Agreeing1:02:00 Why Desire Never Feels Fully Satisfied1:04:00 Final Thoughts and ClosingBe sure to Like and Subscribe for more! For more information, please visit: https://www.womenswarriorsacademy.com Follow us on Instagram + Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/womanwarrioracademy/https://www.facebook.com/womanwarrioracademyJoin our Online Circle Community for FREE!https://login.circle.so/sign_up?request_host=the-woman-warrior-academy.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=a26695ef6578f459ddedeafcb0093fde147b242e-1e858068-670b-46a5-94a6-dafa76efc9b2#email

What keeps us from feeling satisfied with the life we already have? In episode 77 of the Woman Warrior Podcast Dr. Satyavani and Prajna explore Santosha, the yogic practice of contentment, and five common traps that quietly create dissatisfaction including dopamine-driven ambition, consumerism, negative self-talk, and the belief that contentment means becoming complacent.They also discuss sustainable fitness, wellness check-ins, abundance, and why enjoying the process may matter more than reaching the final result.00:00 – Welcome To The Woman Warrior Podcast02:15 – Understanding Santosha and Contentment03:30 – Summer, Teaching, and Learning to Slow Down07:20 – Creating a Sustainable Health Lifestyle10:00 – Why Fitness Should Make You Feel Stronger12:30 – Yoga Teacher Training and Lifestyle Transformation14:30 – The “Thin and Toned” Fitness Myth20:00 – Physical and Emotional Wellness Check-In24:30 – Relationships, Conflict, and Dosha Responses27:15 – Recovering From Injuries and Returning to Training31:30 – Abundance, Discipline, and Spiritual Practice34:15 – This Week’s Wellness Homework35:30 – What Is Stealing Your Contentment?37:20 – Trap #1: The Evolution and Dopamine Trap39:45 – Trap #2: The “I’ll Be Happy When” Mindset42:20 – Trap #3: Cultural Conditioning and Consumerism43:20 – Trap #4: Contentment Is Not Complacency45:25 – Trap #5: Negative Self-Talk50:30 – Focus on What You’re Already Good At52:45 – The Five Contentment Traps Recap53:20 – Truth Bomb: Calm Decisions Create Better Results54:30 – Final Thoughts on SantoshaBe sure to Like and Subscribe for more! For more information, please visit: https://www.womenswarriorsacademy.com Follow us on Instagram + Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/womanwarrioracademy/https://www.facebook.com/womanwarrioracademyJoin our Online Circle Community for FREE!https://login.circle.so/sign_up?request_host=the-woman-warrior-academy.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=a26695ef6578f459ddedeafcb0093fde147b242e-1e858068-670b-46a5-94a6-dafa76efc9b2#email

Ayurveda for women’s health offers a deeper way to look at clutter, brain fog, emotional heaviness, food, relationships, and daily self-care.In episode 76 of the Woman Warrior Podcast, Dr. Satyavani and Prajna Madhavi explore Saucha, the yogic practice of purity and cleanliness, and how it applies far beyond keeping your space tidy. They break down how food choices, processed foods, mental clutter, emotional resentment, media overload, hygiene, self-respect, and unclear relationships can all affect how women feel in their bodies and lives.This conversation is for women who want to feel clearer, lighter, healthier, and more connected to themselves through Ayurveda, yoga philosophy, spiritual practice, and holistic wellness. The episode also includes a wellness check-in, thoughts on GLP-1s, sattvic eating, brain fog, emotional release, boundaries, dating, and protecting your energy.Subscribe for more conversations on Ayurveda, women’s health, spirituality, yoga, fitness, and becoming your strongest Woman Warrior self.00:00 – Welcome To The Woman Warrior Podcast02:15 – Welcome and summer Pitta check-in03:35 – Introducing Saucha and the practice of purity04:35 – Show updates and subscriber goal05:25 – GLP-1 program and natural weight loss conversation06:40 – Why injections cannot replace long-term health habits08:15 – Trainerize app, nutrition, workouts, and spiritual coaching09:25 – WomanWork cleanse and hybrid wellness support10:55 – Sleep, magnesium, and training recovery13:30 – Slowing down with nature and morning walks15:00 – The raccoon story and learning from animals18:00 – Mentorship, intuition, and spiritual practice19:15 – Prajna’s relationship update23:40 – Breaking old dating patterns with honesty27:15 – Saucha, sattva, rajas, and tamas explained28:55 – Saucha in food and sattvic eating33:30 – Why a sattvic diet gives the body a reset34:20 – Physical cleanliness as self-respect38:20 – Dry brushing, abhyanga, and warm baths39:20 – Mental cleanliness, worry, resentment, and regret41:15 – How mental clutter becomes physical clutter42:00 – Meditation, affirmations, and media detox43:30 – Putting your phone away to be present45:10 – Emotional saucha, brain fog, and unprocessed emotions48:00 – Crying in yoga and releasing stored emotion51:15 – Clean relationships, clarity, and boundaries54:20 – Dating with honesty and ending vague connections58:10 – Non-negotiables, ojas, and protecting your energy59:55 – Truth bomb: change your habits to change your life01:00:55 – GLP-1 resources, subscribe, and closing thoughtsBe sure to Like and Subscribe for more! For more information, please visit: https://www.womenswarriorsacademy.com Follow us on Instagram + Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/womanwarrioracademy/https://www.facebook.com/womanwarrioracademyJoin our Online Circle Community for FREE!https://login.circle.so/sign_up?request_host=the-woman-warrior-academy.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=a26695ef6578f459ddedeafcb0093fde147b242e-1e858068-670b-46a5-94a6-dafa76efc9b2#email

Welcome to episode 75 of the Woman Warrior Podcast! Dr. Satyavani and Prajna Madhavi begin their conversation on the niyamas with Saucha, the yogic practice of purity and cleanliness. From summer inflammation, busy schedules, dating boundaries, and nervous system overload to toxic food, cluttered environments, social media, and spiritual disconnection, this episode explores how your external world and internal world constantly affect one another.We dive into why taking care of your body, home, thoughts, relationships, and energy is not selfish, it is a necessary form of self-discipline. 00:00 – Welcome to The Woman Warrior Podcast04:00 – Introducing Saucha: Purity and Cleanliness04:55 – GLP-1 Program and Woman Warrior Cleanse Updates08:00 – Wellness Check-In Begins08:30 – Physical Inflammation, Hydration, and Nervous System Stress11:00 – Dating, Boundaries, and Listening to Intuition17:20 – Summer, Pitta Aggravation, and Feeling Inflamed20:30 – Discipline When Motivation Is Gone27:30 – What Saucha Really Means29:00 – Your External Environment Reflects Your Internal State31:00 – Daily Routines That Keep Life Clean36:30 – The “Give Up” Disease39:00 – Toxic Food, Supplements, and What We Put In Our Bodies43:00 – Spiritual Purity in a Polluted World46:15 – Atrazine, Water, and Endocrine Disruptors51:00 – Big Pharma, Medication, and Convenience52:30 – Hoarding, Social Media, and Negative Thoughts57:00 – Truth Bomb: Take Care of Your Body59:00 – ClosingBe sure to Like and Subscribe for more! For more information, please visit: https://www.womenswarriorsacademy.com Follow us on Instagram + Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/womanwarrioracademy/https://www.facebook.com/womanwarrioracademyJoin our Online Circle Community for FREE!https://login.circle.so/sign_up?request_host=the-woman-warrior-academy.circle.so&user%5Binvitation_token%5D=a26695ef6578f459ddedeafcb0093fde147b242e-1e858068-670b-46a5-94a6-dafa76efc9b2#email