The Modern Yogi Podcast

Dec 08 2024 116 ep. 43 mins 3

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Yoga is WAY more than Lululemon and downward dogs. In the Modern Yogi podcast, we dive deep into the spiritual side of yoga! So if you’ve ever pondered the meaning of life or wondered what your purpose is— this podcast is for you! Join three friends (your book club buddies) as they take you verse by verse through ancient yoga scriptures starting with the world famous Bhagavad Gita!

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#115 - Your Mode Shapes Your Destiny: Goodness, Passion, or Ignorance? – Chapter 14: Verses 11 - 15

Dec 08 2024 44 mins

Krishna explains how the dominant mode manifests in a person's behavior and destiny. When goodness prevails, one experiences clarity, knowledge, and purity, leading to higher spiritual realms after death.

#114 - Unraveling the 3 Modes That Control Your Soul – Chapter 14: Verses 7 - 10

Dec 01 2024 48 mins

Did someone say modes of material nature? Krishna sure did! In this episode, He elaborates on the influences of these three modes. Rajas (passion) arises from desire and attachment, leading to action and restlessness...

#113 - Transcend These 3 Modes & Reach the Divine! – Chapter 14: Verses 1 - 6

Nov 24 2024 45 mins

Welcome to Chapter 14! In this episode, Krishna describes the knowledge of the three gunas (modes of nature)—sattva (goodness), rajas (passion), and tamas (ignorance)—that bind the soul to material existence.

#112 - Beyond the Body: The Soul's True Nature -- Chapter 13: Verses 30 - 35

Nov 17 2024 44 mins

In this final episode of Chapter 13, Krishna explains that the soul is eternal, unaffected by the actions of the body or material nature, and remains the uninvolved observer. Realizing the unity of the soul within all beings and distinguishing it from

#111 - This Secret Will Free You Forever -- Chapter 13: Verses 26 - 29

Nov 10 2024 43 mins

Hearing is one of the most important things you can do in Bhakti yoga. In this verse, Krishna describes how some people, though unfamiliar with spiritual knowledge, come to worship the Supreme simply by hearing about Him from others. Their sincere willing

#110 - Who's Steering Your Soul's Ship? -- Chapter 13: Verses 23 - 25

Nov 03 2024 44 mins

In this episode, Krishna explains that the Supersoul within the body acts as the witness and guide, leading the soul toward liberation. Those who understand this truth through meditation, knowledge, or devotion can attain liberation. #bhagavadgita #gita

#109 - Sleepyhead? Blame Your Past Life! -- Chapter 13: Verses 21 - 22

Oct 28 2024 42 mins

Like to sleep all day? You may be a hibernating bear in your next life. Wild, right? Krishna explains that Prakriti (nature) is the cause of actions and experiences, while Purusha (the soul) enjoys or suffers based on attachment to these actions. #bhagav

#108 - Lost in Maya? Krishna Explains -- Chapter 13: Verses 19 - 20

Oct 21 2024 43 mins

In this episode, Krishna explains that both Prakriti (nature) and Purusha (the soul) are eternal, and everything in the world arises from their union. The ladies then chat about the challenges that can arise from getting caught up in the struggles of the

#107 - Unveiling the Supersoul Within -- Chapter 13: Verses 13 - 18

Oct 14 2024 44 mins

The Supersoul. The Krishna inside all of us! What is it? Krishna describes the nature of the Supreme Being, which is beyond the senses and formless, yet present everywhere as the source of all existence. #bhagavadgita #gita #krishna

#106 - Krishna on Seeking Supreme Truth -- Chapter 13: Verses 11 - 12

Oct 07 2024 45 mins

In this episode, Krishna highlights the importance of seeking the truth through detachment from worldly pleasures and a single-minded focus on the Self. He explains that true knowledge involves recognizing the Supreme Truth and striving for liberation.