Om Som Yoga + Ayurveda Podcast

On this weeks episode: We share some personal reflections from our recent trip to India AKA Bhārata. India is a rich country by the means of knowledge, it has given us so much wisdom & is the birth place of yoga itself. Each year we travel to Rishikesh to learn, practice & share. In this episode we share some information about Rishikesh, some stories from our recent trip

On this weeks episode: Samkhya Darshan, the descent of consciousness into matter. This is the topic of all topics & the context for both Yoga & Ayurveda. It is the philosophy of philosophies & our favourite topic to speak about. Listen to this one on repeat, a must for any aspiring Yogi! Resources: 200 Hour YTT Jan 2024: https://omsom.yoga/200-hour-yoga-teacher-trai

On this weeks episode: Lineages, Cults & Guru's We talk about a topic that has been on our hearts of a while now.... Guru Culture! There's no doubt that Guru's play a huge role in both modern & traditional role, so we wanted to take the time to discuss our personal experiences. We take some time to unpack what Guru means, how Guru's can abuse their pose &am

On this weeks episode: The Yogic Art of Cleansing We talk about cleansing from the perspective of Yoga & Ayurveda, along side our own personal experiences. Topics included in this conversation are: What is cleansing? Cleansing through the lens of the koshas Physical cleansing / Annamaya Kosha Energetic cleansing / Pranamaya Kosha Mental Cleansing / Manomaya Kosha Emotional C

On this weeks episode: The Ayurvedic Wisdom of Menstruation We talk about the menstrual cycle from the perspective of Yoga & Ayurveda, along side our own personal experiences. Topics included in this conversation are - Personal experiences - Societal views of menstruation - History of menstruation - Male & Female biological rhythms  - Hormonal changes during the menst

On this weeks episode:  Injuries in Yoga Resources: The X-Ray effect: a study on Ballet dancers https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25430861/ Understanding Injury damage or harm caused to the body. Caused by physical trauma, such as a fall or a car accident, or by overuse or repetitive motions. Injuries can range from minor, such as a sprained ankle, to serious, such as a broken

On this weeks episode: We’ll take a look at the ayurvedic daily routine known as dinacharya & the practice of self massage known as abhyanga. What’s the point of dinacharya?  SAMYOGA taking actions that move us toward health SWASTHA We talk about our journeys with dinacharya & ritucharya & plenty more! Vital Veda Abhyanga Guide: https://vitalveda.com.au/learn

On this weeks episode of the podcast we chat about how we can relate Christmas to our yoga practice. Topics of conversation are: - The "lost years" of Jesus - Jesus as a Yogi - The 5 love languages - The 4 qualities of true love: Metta/Loving kindness, Karuna/Compassion, Mudita/Vicarious joy & Upeksha/Equinimity Sign up for our 100hr Hatha Yoga training here: https://omsom.yog

Join us for 7 days of Yoga in Rishikesh! Todays practice is a simple yin yoga sequence to restore balance to the body & create some space for rest. A perfect ending to our 7 day challenge & an opportunity to reflect on our week of practice. We hope you've enjoyed practicing with us for the past week. Thank you so much for joining the challenge! Online 100hr Hatha Yoga train

Join us for 7 days of Yoga in Rishikesh! Todays conversation is centred around rest & why it is SO important for our health. We hope you've enjoyed practicing with us for the past week. Thank you so much for joining the challenge! Online 100hr Hatha Yoga training here: https://omsom.yoga/yoga-teacher-trainings/100-hour-hatha-yoga-teacher-training India Retreat 2023: https://oms