A Curious Yogi with Bobbi Paidel

“Nothing can teach us more about yoga than being in the presence of a yogi.”

Today’s guest is the founder and director of AyurYoga Eco-Ashram Krishna Chaitanya. Having lived and studied in ashrams, seeking the wisdom of Guru's for 12 years, he has been trying to understand what it means to be spiritual from a realistic standpoint and made it his mission to unlearn everything he learned over the years.

In this enlightening conversation, Krish shares his vision of living and studying yoga and spirituality. Here are some of the highlights:

➖08:45 The highest gift is spiritual knowledge

➖14:04 A space for yoga not in the extremes but rather focuses on freedom

➖19:00 How to experience life without feeling the world is a problem

➖24:51 How life traps us

➖35:40 Offending students with talk of spiritual hypocrisy

➖51:07 Personalizing our practice to our needs, not wants

➖1:01:15 What is selfless service really?

Find Krish HERE: www.ayuryoga-ashram.com

I really enjoyed celebrating my own yoga and teaching journey, which was expanded during my time at Ayuryoga Ashram back in 2020. I promise you’ll find something from this conversation for your practice (and your life).

in oneness,

Bobbi

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“Life as the unfoldment of bliss through the journey of self enquiry - this was the only thing that made sense to me.”

Today’s brilliant conversation is a peek into the lesser-known and profound Avadhoot Gita with a very special yogi, author, musician and teacher, Seegla Vistar Brecher. The Avadhoot Gita of Dattatraya: Song of the Unborn is a deep, meditative exploration of a 9th-century Advaita Vedanta text. Vistar offers her unique vision and interpretation of the Avadhoot and reveals the essence behind our collective, universal journey.

We touch on so much! But here are a few key moments:

➖13:50 Vistars Sadhana, how do you live the freedom you know exists?

➖18:38 Advadhoot describes all pairs of opposites of the human condition and transcends them

➖26:41 Reading Chapter 6 verse 3: The mind as blissful

➖36:24 The essence of the practice is when you know there is no separation between you and the world

➖46:26 The choice of the yogi is to walk through the portal

➖56:13 Reading Chapter 7 verse 9: The yogi is both free from yog and lack of yoga

➖1:02:31 Reading Chapter 7 verse 4: Where does the unease come from?

You can connect with Vistar at rahasyageet.com and find her music HERE

And I highly recommend grabbing your own copy of The Avadhoot Gita of Dattatraya: Song of the Unborn HERE

Vistar finishes the talk today by letting us know what is the greatest practice of a yogi - to watch. Ah, so refreshing, illuminating, inspiring and spacey - this is one of my favourite episodes yet.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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“Patience, finding your teacher, and a community, a community that is led by a higher goal, led by purpose, by empathy, togetherness - will help you.”

In this episode, I talk to the ever-fresh and brilliant Prasad Rangnekar. Humble and humorous with a way of connecting the listener to the underlying essence of yoga is, with total clarity, Prasad has been teaching and living those teachings of yoga as a scientific system of spirituality for nearly 30 years.

Today, he gives us a broader context to consider when arriving at the practices and study of yoga, as well as the utmost importance of studentship. I ask him how we can practice yoga today while respecting the roots, the origins, and the culture from which it arises. He amazingly expounds all my questions with analogies and inquiries from which we can all learn.

Here’s just a tiny sample of the key knowledge points:

➖08:20 Yoga as the spiritual, cultural capital of India

➖15:19 There needs to be respect for this grand narrative of yoga

➖20:41 Yoga is an ecosystem

➖33:09 Yoga as a longer path of Self-transformation

➖39:48 The confusion of a “yoga teacher” after a 200-hour training

➖47:42 Recognize the volume of ground we have to cover

➖51:12 Finding your teacher is extremely important, not just a teacher

➖53:15 Sangha is a spiritual community of fellow seekers with a deeper resonance

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Or follow his popular IG account HERE @yogaprasad_institute

I left this conversation with my heart open for the yoga we so thoroughly discussed. The yoga which can never, and should never, be extracted in part from the whole, magnificent Self that we all aspire to know and reside in.

Whether you’re a student, teacher or simply curious about what yoga really is, there is something here for you.

in oneness,

Bobbi

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Swamiji's words ring true today; "Saadhaana, or practice, is only relevant when you as your source are united to the Whole, and that is called Yog."

Today I share thoughts on the nature of the mind, resolutions or Sankalp, and how social media can keep us in conflict.

I invite you to contemplate the following in your sadhana;

➖ How does your mind work? Why do you think, feel, act, and relate the way you do?

➖ What might your life look like if your resolution was to simply know, accept and love yourself?

➖ What can you turn your attention towards that illuminates the perfection and wholeness of who you are beyond your personality?

Let me know your resolutions and your reflections on where you're free and where you still have work to do.

Thank you for being here, and sharing this path of sadhana together.

Let's keep connected!

in oneness,

Bobbi

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“There’s no peace until we truly know ourselves; until we know the unchanging being.”

It is a total delight to share the Satsang space with friend, seeker, creator and teacher Sundaram. Originally from Poland, Sundaram has been studying and sharing Advait Vedant (non-dualism) teachings for 15 years. Today, we get into his story, along with the ancient wisdom from stories in Indian scriptures, how to find peace through meditation and satsang, plus so much more!

Some of our highlight moments:

➖19:39 Where we put our attention is everything

➖26:00 The choice we’re all facing at every moment

➖28:24 There’s no peace until we truly know ourselves

➖33:57 Burning the seeds of ignorance

➖43:17 Importance of inspiration

➖47:00 Meditation is not about removing your thoughts

➖49:02 A story from Yog Vashisht

Connect with Sundaram and subscribe to Yog Tales: www.yogtales.com/

Watch Episode 1 of Yog Vashisht Animated HERE

This is a pretty deep conversation which explores the subtle yet powerful message of wisdom in Advait Vedant. Listen with an open heart and consider what you might expound for yourself by contemplating the ever-present witness through meditation.

And let us know what you think!

in oneness,

Bobbi

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“Bring all your attention to the nature of your “I.” Study it, examine it, become doubtless.”

In this episode, I’m talking to my dear friend Devon Pipars, a masterful meditator & teacher with years of experience exploring our topic today of self-inquiry. We share our thoughts and experiences of arriving at a place of wholeness through inquiring deeper through mediation.

Here’s what we discuss:

➖07:56 The big question we ask ourselves is, “Why am I here?”

➖18:07 Divine disillusionment

➖20:40 Who am I as the Self, not as the person?

➖27:24 How to unlearn

➖30:15 The energy of awareness is acceptance

➖46:00 How to reconcile the state of the world?

➖1:03:00 This is an awakening

Connect with Devon on IG or FB

Find her at divine-meditation.com as well as withinmeditation.com & hellocore.com

Thanks for joining Devon and me for this real and candid satsang where we simply share honestly. If you’re really curious about the nature of who you are beyond the individual person you think yourself to be, then you’ll enjoy this one.

Let us know what you think!

in oneness,

Bobbi

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This weeks guest is the one and only Ira Trivedi. She shares a little insight into her journey of growing up in a yoga family to travelling the world in private jets to arriving in the yoga space on her own terms.

Here’s a few gems we pack into the conversation;

➖04:50 Shunning rituals and rediscovering yoga

➖11:10 Ira’s quest from material success to a deeper purpose

➖16:05 Finding teachers in books

➖16:19 We are our own best Gurus

➖19:07 As a yogi searching, sometimes you will get lost

➖22:40 Yoga is a discipline

➖30:30 Balance in our practice and our lives

Find Ira’s books, online classes and retreats at www.iratrivedi.in

Find her teacher trainings and charity at www.yoglove.in

Connect with her on IG @iratrivedi

Easy going and insightful, Ira transcends her “celebrity yoga teacher” title and shares her joy with us. I totally loved this conversation and I hope you do too!

in oneness,

Bobbi

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How can your life get better with yoga, or how can your yoga get better with your lifestyle?

Today, I touch on 5 non-yoga habits that have skyrocketed my practice and give you some insight into how they might look in your life.

Check out all the shoutouts I mentioned in the episode:

➖ 10-week sadhana and satsang meetup beginning December 5th. Join here: momence.com/s/97481981

➖ Book: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

➖ If you're inspired to support World AIDS Day please visit: tribeoflambs.com/donate/world-aids-day/

➖ Podcast Episode on Living Peace through Ahimsa: rss.com/podcasts/acuriousyogi/734136/

➖ Book Atomic Habits by James Clear

There are some interesting points to contemplate and experiment with. Let me know how it goes.

Thanks for listening!

in oneness,

Bobbi

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“If we can begin to see that there is a power and deep soul connection to that concept which really rings true in all of our hearts at some level, if we clear away or dust away that baggage that gets in way of that reality that we want freedom. All of us. Spiritual and political. And the only way to get there is justice and equality for all peoples.”

This weeks episode is an important one as I share in deep conversation with

Ned Rosch a certified yoga teacher and social justice activist based out of Portland, Oregon. Ned is a graduate of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine’s ‘Healing the Wounds of War’ program, has taught yoga in Gaza in 2014 and 2020 and authored a chapter in the book ‘Stories of Personal Transformation: Reclaiming Judaism from Zionism’

Today we touch on Ned’s spiritual journey, the facts of the current situation of Israel and historical palestine, and he really helps me understand the importance of learning the historical context as a precursor to any action or inaction in a deeply political time. We get into the powerful human impact that Ned has witnessed both during his time in Gaza and his advocacy work in the US. We speak about the discomfort of being a social justice yoga warrior and how important it is for each of us to find purpose and sustainable energy to feel connected to a journey that is meaningful and contributes to justice , peace and the liberation of all people.

Important points:

➖ 14:15 What is zionism?

➖24:16 A cry heard from Jewish supporters of Palestine

➖26:13 How to not feel burn out and connected

➖28:17 Importance of understanding historical context

➖37:08 Where yoga is needed most

➖50:09 Religion is not the problem

➖58:59 Where we have to find meaning

Ned speaks with such pristine clarity that brings our awareness to the heart of conflict - and simulantously to hope and possibility of peace. I invite you to really contemplate the topics Ned and I discuss for yourself - and consider your purpose and your part in that meaningful journey.

in oneness,

Bobbi

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“The most profound experiences we can have, or developments we can have, are from visiting our meditation practice regularly.”

Today, I sit down with skilled teacher and sweet soul Virginia Edmond-Kent, whom I met on Lake Atitlan in 2020. Virginia has dedicated a decade to practicing and sharing the transformative power of yoga. She believes in the synergistic potential of combining plant medicine with yoga to heal trauma and promote personal growth. Her teachings encourage free thinking and transcendence of our current reality, empowering students to explore their inner landscapes and expand their consciousness.

We get into the profound expansion possible through yoga, vipassana, meditation and plant medicine. Virginia shares her personal stories and similar experiences with meditation and psychedelics.

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A few key topics:

➖ 08:01 What is metaphysics?

➖ 16:35 The down periods are for learning

➖ 27:20 We have to keep reminding each other to do the work

➖ 39:53 Importance of correct guide with yoga and psilocybin

➖ 45:01 Labelling the sensations to get back to the observer

➖ 49:03 Meditation is doing the opposite of what the body wants

Find Virginia on IG @virginialovelifeyoga and check out her course at sacredspace.mykajabi.com/shadow-shrooms-1

Virginia offers us a a gentle nudge of what is possible on the other side of negatively dense emotions and how to remember that our true nature is lovingkindness. I promise you’ll take some inspiration for your practice from this one!

In oneness,

Bobbi

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“There’s always someone looking for help, whether we notice it or not. I think that we don’t need to create a reality separate from the actual reality.”

Such a meaningful conversation today with Tejal Patel, a first-generation Indian American yoga teacher, writer, podcaster, and community organizer. Tejal aims to educate and empower individuals and groups worldwide to practice yoga holistically and through a social justice equity lens.

Touchpoints;

➖ 14:10 Yoga is not a gift given to the world, it’s a relationship

➖23:31 Cultural appropriation vs appreciation

➖32:51 Social justice and yoga are intrinsically linked

➖37:21 What to do with our discomfort?

➖44:21 How you can take action and join larger collectives

➖46:00 Lululemon’s negative climate impact

Tejal can be found organizing and teaching at the revolutionary Tejal Yoga online studio, a primarily South Asian teacher-led yoga community focused on social justice actions and authentic, culturally rooted spiritual practices: www.tejalyoga.com

Also mentioned in the episode is www.abcdyogi.com & www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com

Connect with Tejal on IG: @tejalyoga

This discussion is filled with practical ways we can all begin to examine the inequalities in the communities and systems we’re a part of, along with many tangible pathways to taking action right now. Tejal's clarity, conviction and well-spoken wisdom will leave you with much to consider.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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“You’re Free! Freedom has nothing to do with being free or not free, freedom, in this sense, is the essence, the fabric, the substrata, the fibre of everything. Freedom alone is.”

Today I share an elevated and joyful conversation with Kevin Hewitt. Master meditator, teacher and friend, Kevin has been living and teaching the principles of meditation for over 40 years. We dive into the connection of life, the big questions many of us curious yogis ask, and how to get beyond the fear of death we all share. He even offers us the chance to put what he’s teaching into practice with a guided meditation.

Here are a few highlights:

➖ 08:57 Being all alone and finding yoga in 1979

➖ 26:25 That treasure that you want is already there

➖ 29:49 What is the choice you can make right now that will actually serve you?

➖ 35:45 It all comes down to you and knowing you’re free

➖ 41:15 Guided meditation

If you’d like to connect with Kevin find him here: meditationspaceonline.com

And his livestream classes are available here: insighttimer.com/mso

I totally loved sharing the space with Kevin, his brilliance and sweetness are totally contagious. I promise you’ll find some inner freedom with this one!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

Thanks for listening, you beautiful soul!

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“I know it is possible to get through the darkest times. To overcome suffering. There is always an ember to ignite.”

*Trigger warning: this episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is suffering from mental health and concerned with suicidal ideations, please know that help is available to you. Here are resources in Canada;

Talksuicide.ca Suicideprevention.ca Wellnesstogether.ca Mentalhealthcommission.ca

Today I’m joined by teacher and friend Ryan Leier, a globally known Yoga ambassador, leader of One Yoga community, founder of the non-profit initiative “Vinyasa Yoga for the Youth” and devoted student of the Krishnamacharya lineage, of which he has studied extensively with many of the most revered teachers in the modern history of yoga. Mental health challenges have recently altered Ryan's life and practice. This intense period of darkness has ignited in him a renewed relationship and passion for sharing the profound healing power of yoga.

In this heartfelt conversation, Ryan shares his struggles, triumphs, and deep wisdom learned through lived experience.

We touch on sooo much, but here’s a few key points:

➖ 11:09 How yoga can be a coping mechanism

➖ 18:45 When your whole life becomes the practice

➖ 25:49 There’s nothing to do but love each other

➖ 35:08 Treating one's teachers as friends and students as equals

➖ 48:22 Returning to the practice with 3 poses a day

➖ 54:03 A tale by Rumi: The Lion Tattoo

In this episode, Ryan mentions a few of his teachers; Danny Paradise, Srivatsa Ramaswami, Father Joe Pereira, and the Patanjali Sutra translation by Barbara Miller titled ‘Yoga: a Discipline of Freedom’.

Connect with Ryan and join the 40 days of Sadhana here: www.ryanleier.com/40-days or find him on IG: @ryanleier

With humility, grace and power, Ryan sweetly reminds us of how we can move forward from the most difficult times. Please listen, share and continue to spread awareness of mental health illness and how it affects all communities - yoga included.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“Surrender all that changes to your higher Self, then you will always be guided and know how to live your life. And that is your victory you will achieve in your lifetime.”

This weeks guest, Shelley Astrof is a master of meditation, educator, author and self proclaimed peace pioneer - love that! Today we explore the Bhagavad Gita and Shelley’s extraordinary vision of how we can take the profound teachings on life and spirituality into our modern day lives.

We really go deep into how meditation can transform our lives (especially from a young age!), the total relevance of the Gita’s lessons and just how to apply them. She shares with utmost joy, generosity and clarity, Shelley inspires us to go all in for joy and oneness. Enjoy!

A few of my favorite moments:

➖04:45 “Improve your marks, learn to meditate!”

➖17:25 Can meditation be taught?

➖25:55 The Bhagavad Gita - timeless wisdom addressing the human condition

➖33:00 Key teachings from the Gita

➖42:50 The value of the Gita in your every day life is making it your own

➖51:50 Your mind as your enemy or your best friend?

Connect with Shelley: www.knower.ca

This one of my favorite conversations yet. Ticking all the boxes of a perfectly insightful and delightful discussion bringing our attention to the highest.

Let me know what you think!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“Spirituality exists in daily life. In the bowl of oatmeal, in the cup of tea.”

Today I’m joined by author, sommelier, and practicing Buddhist Keith Robinson. Since childhood, Crohn’s disease has been his life-long nemesis, companion, and teacher. Over his lifetime, Crohn’s brought him to the brink of death many times. Keith began to practice and study Nichiren Buddhist teachings at the age of 13.

This conversation is inspired by Keith’s recent memoir The Buddha in our Bellies, spanning continents and centuries in stories of identity and belonging — we ask ourselves where do we fit?

An illuminating and inspiring read, join Keith, his partner Yoshiko and the Buddha himself, to search for joy and purpose through suffering and despair. I highly recommend finding the book!

Amazon: https://a.co/d/7CNXnJ6

FB: The Buddha in our Bellies

Email Keith: [email protected]

Here’s a few highlights from our chat:

➖06:10 Compassion is within every human being

➖22:05 Importance of a mentor

➖31:40 Making the practice your own

➖34:00 At our core, we all believe ourselves to have a purpose

➖37:05 Keith reads a chapter from the book (The Awakening)

➖41:15 Defining a spiritual life with community, teacher, daily practice & purpose

Learn more about Soka Gakkai and practicing Buddhism: www.sokaglobal.org/

A wonderful introduction to Nichiren Buddhism, a beautifully shared life story and many nuggets of wisdom that we can all learn from - regardless of our unique circumstances.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“If you meditate and you become calm and are at peace with the world, then you can arrive at an answer to the problem that is worrying you.”

Today's enlightening conversation with Philosopher Madhuri Santanam Sondhi is a total privilege. At nearly 90 years old, she’s lived an extraordinary life. Madhuri has spent her life as a devoted wife to a celebrated politician, a mother to two children and also an Independent Research Scholar. She has a Masters in Philosophy from the University of Edinburgh and diplomas from the Universities of Oxford and London. She is also a Senior Fellow of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research. Friends with His Holiness the Dalai Lama for six-plus decades and a total devotee of her beloved Guru Swami Shyam.

Madhuri illuminates this episode with her wisdom, sweetness and delightfulness. Here’s what we touch on:

➖07:55 Madhuri’s search for her Guru & finally meeting him

➖11:39 What no one ever taught you

➖22:22 Inner peace, social peace, political peace

➖26:25 Peace and Oneness

➖32:30 Spiritual outlook to deal with problems

➖37:17 Crisis as a great teacher

➖52:45 What happens to the mind in meditation

It is my wish for us all that we have such peace and settledness in us at 90 years old. This conversation exemplifies the power of oneness possible between two people regardless of age or background when tuned into the Self.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“ Belonging is a deep acceptance as who you are where all parts of you are welcome as a result of the human experience.”

This week’s guest is yogi, educator, leader and speaker Jess LeBlanc. She aims to inspire others to build a healthy connection and interaction between the mind and body – two equally important entities in the pursuit of true health. This is a beautifully insightful conversation around community, belonging, connection, and further more - the interconnectedness of us all.

Special moments from the conversation:

➖14:08 Community is key. “This work is not designed to be done in isolation.”

➖18:33 A place for awareness and compassion

➖20:18 Quick and dirty simple tools

➖32:43 Everyone deserves a seat at the table

➖40:22 Get off the internet

Find tickets to Lucent Festival August 11-13 Cochrane, Alberta: www.embodiedliving.ca/lucent-festival IG @lucentfestival

Connect with Jess: www.jessleblanc.com

Jess is authentically living her life in the way that she teaches and leads. Her generosity of spirit shines through in this episode. I know you’ll take a little inspiration and wisdom for cultivating community and belonging in your own life.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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"Our yoga and pranayam practice clears the clouds so I keep going; the sun is who I am, the space is who I am, that love is who I am."

This week's seeker of freedom is again my dear friend and a great teacher Noah Heney. Noah was on the show in season one, episode 6, where he shared his brilliant story of transforming his life from one of self-destruction to one of freedom & bliss.

In this episode, we dive into the subtle yet powerful neutrality of breath, praan and qi and how we can utilize them to refine our practice, and get to the source.

A few helpful and profund moments:

➖05:45 What is Praan, what is Qi?

➖14:11 Refining the system to be able to hear the answers

➖16:59 Beginning with a structure

➖28:48 These practices are for meditation

➖42:08 Practice, patience, and perseverance

➖52:43 Who is it who’s knowing?

Connect with Noah at www.breathofsky.com [email protected]

Wow! So much packed into this one. I highly recommend checking out one of Noah’s online workshops; his teachings really illuminate the heart of yoga.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Students often question is sadhana different from a daily yoga or asana practice, and the answer is YES! It's so much deeper and brings so much more lit and clarity to life.

In this weeks solo episode I explore:

➖what is sadhana

➖who is sadhana for

➖what sadhana unfolds

➖and how to "do it" (or not)

If you're ready for a focused study of sadhana join my upcoming virtual group for living yoga and cultivating sadhana: bobbipaidel.com/yoga-schedule

Or better yet, join us for the Sadhana Retreat in Nicaragua this September: bobbipaidel.com/retreat

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Bobbi

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“When we’re distracted and not in tune with our authentic selves we don’t hear sound and magic around us. Let’s come back home and remember there’s this beautiful side of you.”

Gurnimit Singh is a 3rd generation kirtan singer from Chandigarh India who determined to share his lineage teachings and help practitioners evolve into their authentic selves through Bhakti Yog. He began his intense study of tabla, vocals, harmonium and kirtan at the age of 8. As a south asian LGBTQI, Gurnimit inspires others with his profound and accessible wisdom cultivated after healing his own trauma and reconciling his past of abuse.

A complete honor to share the space with Gurnimit in this vulnerable and illuminating conversation.

Here’s a few key points in this flowing discussion:

➖06:42: Bhakti, Kirtan and Sikhism

➖14:35: 3 core lessons from Gurnimits teacher

➖16:18: How to open the throat chakra

➖18:30: What is Naad and Anhad

➖31:42 Gurnimits personal story of pain and healing

➖51:00 Gurnimit sings with the rampur

➖60:27: Humming as a place to start

Connect with Gurnimit: IG @gurnimitsingh_ and sacredbhaktikirtan.squarespace.com

Gurnimit is the real deal. His story, brilliance and joy is filled with spiritual insight that anyone on any path can learn from. I promise you that this discussion will reach your heart.

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Bobbi

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What an entertaining and delightful conversation with Jesse Stirling, a broadcast Executive, Television Host,Journalist, Writer Meditation Teacher & Family Man.

20 plus years of hosting the NTV television show “Meetings with Remarkable People”, along with growing up in a spiritual family with an Indian Guru, has illuminated Jesse’s deep capacity to share all the wisdom he’s learned in his life.

We pack SO much into this episode. Here’s a few high points:

➖14:01 Change your life with meditation

➖17:45 Create time every day to make the Divine your best friend

➖19:15 How to become the knower of your actions

➖24:52 Misconceptions about meditation

➖25:35 Free will versus destiny

➖43:56 Harmonious relationship advice

➖47:48 How to be a householder and a yogi

Watch Meetings with Remarkable People on NTV: www.ntv.ca

Connect with Jesse on IG: @jessestirling

I really enjoyed the sincere way in which Jesse held this whole conversation, a master talker with a joyful heart. I promise you’ll take some inspiration from this one. Thanks for listening, you beautiful soul!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“Do your sadhana. On the days you like it, on the days you don’t. It is essential. It’s like that boat that brings you across the ocean.”

Today’s guest is a true spark of delight and wisdom all packed into one. Rohini Manohar describes her quest for joy as one that began with curiosity and winded up bringing her into a lifelong love affair with yoga. She shares palatable and memorable stories with us, along with many points of reflection to contemplate on the mat and in our lives.

We talk about soooo much. Here are some highlight moments:

➖06:05 Story of the monkey, laddu and attachment

➖21:05 The spiritual pillars of yoga

➖29:30 Yoga and Vedanta

➖34:02 Signposts to the Divine

➖38:28 Is it right or is it easy? Shreyas and preyas

➖47:04 Is the stress to do something big in life worth it?

Connect with Rohini here: www.chennaiyogastudio.com

I really loved this light-hearted and illuminating conversation. I promise you’ll find some of that joy Rohini speaks about throughout the episode. Honestly, how could you not?

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“It’s an infinite well of Love waiting for us inside ourselves, just ever ready for us to put our attention there and turn towards it and recognize it for the treasure that it is.”

In this episode, I’m sitting together in India with one of my favourite satsangees and devotees Sinja Anna Baumann. We go deep into self-inquiry and explore what meditation is. Sinja generously offers a guided meditation and a song to support our examination of the Self.

Here’s what we discuss:

07:41 ➖Quoting the Avdhoot Gita

18:37 ➖How meditation reveals the space is doing everything

30:55 ➖Validating and confirming for ourselves

41:32 ➖10 minute meditation on space plus song for remembering who you are

Connect with Sinja at www.amaramcafe.com

I really enjoyed the clarity in Sinja’s expression and the devotion she naturally carries. She leaves us with so many points to take for our own self-inquiry and sadhana. I promise she’ll inspire both a sweetness and a power, for you to take with you.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“The only way you can instill it in other people is by example”

In this first episode back I’m talking to teacher and friend Stewart Gilchrist who is a radical traditionalist truly living what he speaks as a yogi, an activist, a student and a teacher. Stew takes the conversation from conceptual knowledge to lived experience of just how vast and ancient this human experience is - especially with yoga as a guiding lens.

Some key points we touch on:

06:30 ➖Ethics, morals and veganism

23:00 ➖Your sadhana as a living example

28:54 ➖Importance and difficulty of being discerning

38:36 ➖Abhinivesh the fear of death

45:01 ➖Entheogenic plants and spiritual happenings

1:04:01 ➖Things are gonna go really, really wrong

Books Stew mentions:

➖The Cosmic Serpent by Jeremy Narby

➖Pharmacophilia or The Natural Paradises by Jonathan Ott

➖Yoga in Modern India: The Body between Science and Philosophy by Joseph S. Alter

Find Stew here: www.eastlondonschoolofyoga.com I’m so delighted to be back working on this project, having inspiring and mind stretching conversations like this one. Wherever you are on your spiritual or yoga journey, there is a lot to contemplate from Stew’s wisdom.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Join me for season 2 coming in April 2023! This season Self-inquiry will inspire my talks with wise teachers, sincere yogis and other spiritual seekers as our search for truth, knowledge, and freedom earnestly continues...

I invite you to share your deep questions with me via social media or better yet, email to [email protected]

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Talk about going out with a bang. Some real bangers of gyaan (knowledge) in this season wrap up with the final 5 timeless teachings. This half of the teachings are so instrumental and practical that anyone can take something away to chew on with a smile.

Here’s the final 5 first teachings and conversations highlighted:

➖ Go towards Truth (with curiosity): Shikhaa Episode 12

➖ It comes from within: Hali Schwartz Episode 22

➖ Importance of a Teacher: Malina Dawn Episode 20

➖ Good company & taking care of one another: Shivnaut Episode 11, Kaare Vijay Shyam Episode 5, Karo Tak Episode 13

➖ Power of choosing LOVE: Noah Heney Episode 6, Farah Nazarali Episode 14

➖ Bonus meditation and song with Hirdaya Heidi Groschler

Take these teachings as food for your soul. Just like Swamiji says - I can give you the food but I can’t eat it for you. It’s been such a joy to share these conversations with you and it’s my wish for you to take something impactful for your inquiry, practice and world you live in.

Sending all my love and highest appreciations.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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We did it! Season 1 wraps up as I weave together the common themes and threads of wisdom which came up again and again during these conversations. A lot to contemplate and sit with here so I invite you to listen, pause and re-listen as we can all dig deeper into our human experience of the Divine.

Here’s the 5 first teachings and conversations highlighted:

➖ Acceptance for Integration of your Whole Self: Devon Pipars Episode 4, Nikki Myers Episode 25

➖ Commit to the Practice, Find your Path: Gadi & Alisa Episode 15

➖ Prioritize Stillness & Silence: Joshna Ramakrishnan Episode 24

➖ Know yourself as Divine: Chaytna Feinstein Episode 3, Prasad Rangnekar Episode 16

➖ Surrender to That which is holding you: Katharine Pincham Episode 2, Hirdaya Heidi Groschler Episode 1

➖ Practice doesn’t make Perfect: Bonus Teaching from Noah Heney Episode 6

I promise you’ll love going back into these conversations just like I did. So much power in moving on this path together. Let me know what you think and come pack for the next 5 timeless teachings Part 2!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“We’re all addicted to the way we process reality.”

In this episode I’m talking to Nikki Myers, an accomplished speaker, teacher, practitioner and founder of Y12SR: The Yoga of 12 Step Recovery. More than all else, Nikki is passionate and committed to the deepest levels of health and healing for all.

Today we touch on many wonderful points for practice and reflection in our journey to remembering our wholeness. Nikki’s wisdom and accessible teachings can be of benefit to anyone, in recovery or not, on the yogic path or not.

Here’s what we discuss:

➖ Acceptance and Integration all parts of ourselves

➖The work of finding the middle

➖How Avidya and the Kleshas keep us forgetful

➖Trustful surrender and the felt sense of living the principles

➖Compassionate or Co-dependent and the wisdom to know the difference

Find Nikki at www.y12sr.com IG @Y12SR

What a total joy this one was. Totally packed with oneness and delight! I’m still lit and inspired from sharing in this knowledge with Nikki. I promise you’ll find something to take away for reflection, wherever you are in your journey. Enjoy!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“If you want to live yoga, go into silence for a few days. That is where you’ll live yoga. Not in your asanas or in your sutras.”

This week I’m joined by the brilliant mind and heart of Joshna Ramakrishnan, a yoga teacher, student, entrepreneur and overall inspiring, humble human being.

Here’s what we discuss in today's conversation:

➖ The spiritual power of Pranayam

➖ Two paths of body and mind where we all get bound in suffering

➖Compassionate love between Guru and Student

➖Vipassana and how not to get caught up in the noise

➖Utmost importance of silence, stillness and sitting in the experience of True Yoga

Find Joshna at www.atmayogashala.com or on IG @joshna_ramakrishnan

I really enjoyed the sincerity, humility and sweetness of Joshna’s teachings. I promise you’ll find the inspiration for stillness and silence as she affirms is the real way in…and out.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Ok you want to live in peace? Me too! Today I touch on the first golden principle of the yamas - ahimsa or non-harming. Plus 4 practical ways to start observing ahimsa in action in your own life.

Here’s what I go over:

➖The basis of ahimsa in theory and natural violence in the world

➖Importance of being established in the Source of all

➖Conscious Consumerism as a non-perfect means of ahimsa

➖Veganism plus sobriety to honor your body, and promote peace for animals and Mother Earth

➖Forget doing, and start BEING of service as a 4th living practice of ahimsa

Remember a most essential element of ahimsa is non-harming to yourself! Which means practicing compassion with your self as you embark on this path. We all slip up and still we’re perfect when united with Self. I hope you take some time to contemplate ahimsa in your own life. Enjoy this one and I hope to meet you online soon.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“To crack the code to the safe of the most infinite riches of all which is knowing who you are in Truth”

This week I’m joined by Hali Schwartz, a teacher’s teacher who has been immersed in the yoga world since childhood. Hali enlightens us with her incredible power to convey the deep teachings of yoga in ways that are relatable and digestible.

We touch on:

➖Spirituality & Humanity

➖Bhagavad Gita & definition of Karm Yog

➖What Mantra really means

➖Equilateral triangle of Sadhana

➖How all yogas are Yog

Connect with Hali at www.yogahali.com IG @haliyog

Hali has a way with analogies which she shares generously. So many good take away nuggets of wisdom in this one. She brightened my understanding of what it means to be spiritual AND human - I’m she she’ll brighten yours too.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“I’ve meditated for 5 decades and I don’t think of myself as a spiritual person.”

This week I explore the edges of consciousness with wise thinker and thoughtful meditator Mahabir. I’m totally serious when I say we unpack a LOT - touching on:

➖ Getting control over your own time

➖ Being financially independent

➖ What happens in meditation and the nature of unchanging awareness

➖ Sankalp and Vikalp as written in the scriptures

➖ The loop of uncertainty and minds need for clarity

➖ Filter failure vs information overload

➖ And approaching both the mind and the internet with curiosity

So much in here we even paused our recording for a meditation because we got so spaced out. I invite you to do the same. Enjoy and take care!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“The Teachings are for all of us. We are all children of this Earth.”

This special conversation with Malina Dawn otherwise known as the Indigenous Yogi illuminated the similarities, the differences & nuances of Indigenous Ways & Yogic Ways. Malina generously shares her life experiences, spiritual practices & insight into the ways in which she lives a spiritually connected life.

We touch on so much in this episode:

➖ Malina’s inner beckoning to reclaim her culture & meeting her Elder

➖ Yoga as rooted in indigenours ways & connection with the lands

➖ Importance of a Teacher or Elder to help guide us

➖ The breath has the most potent medicine accessible to all

➖ The Medicine wheel & daily sadhana

Connect with Malina on IG @indigenousyogi or subscribe to her Patreon www.patreon.com/malinadawn

Take some reflection, healing & fresh understanding right to your heart as I surely did. And remembering the words of Malina’s Elder - “May we walk with respect, with honour, with courage & with love for everything in creation, including ourselves.”

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“I’m beginning to grasp that even though I’ve done this work for 30 years there is so much more to discover.”

Today my friend Dr. Petra Sdrinko reminds us to always stay true to our real questions. She’s freed herself of any romantic idea about relationships, life and the world in general. She now lives in India and enjoys keeping the legacy of her Guru alive and accessible for all those deserving souls who are yet to meet THE Guru…and this is my favorite bit while doing as little as possible.

➖ Looking for the answer to ‘what is God’?

➖ Knowing your perfect when you let go of identification

➖ What Guru represents

➖ The drama of falling in love as a sadhak

➖ Importance of doing as little as possible

And more! Such a delightful conversation with a lot of joy and laughter. It’s my wish that you take away a spark of inspiration for your journey.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Today I touch on the pathways of Kriya Yog as a way to take action in your healing journey. Three very simple principles anyone can adopt at any point in your spiritual life as timelessly outlined by the sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras.

Here’s what I go over:

➖ How habits develop naturally when you live a spiritual life

➖3 pathways of Tapas/effort, Swadhyay/Self-Awareness & Ishavari Pranidhan/Surrender

➖5 Kleshas or pain points that make you suffer

➖Where to begin transforming your suffering

➖Sign up for my upcoming workshop - Yoga from the Inside Out

Sign up HERE: www.bobbipaidel.com/yoga-schedule

I promise if you begin to take the teeny tiny steps towards knowing yourself as Divine, your suffering will subside. I’m here with you.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“When you’re on the path and doing the work, things come”

In this episode I’m talking to Peter Elmas who’s been walking the path of Yoga for 20 years. Peter shares stories from his spiritual life and the wisdom which he lives and teaches.

Some highlights of this conversation:

➖The student that takes to the practice like gunpowder & quitting smoking after one class

➖Travels to India & the immersion of traditional yoga

➖Ram Dass’s story & the auspicious meeting on Guru Poornima

➖Living Yoga Training & One Yoga North Van

➖Friends Peter mentions in the episode Sylvie Gouin, Swami Govindananda, Richard Freeman, Eddie Modestini, Kristin Bosteels, Nicki Doane, Ryan Lier & Malina Dawn

Sign up for Living Yoga & Find Peter HERE: oneyoganorthvan.ca/training

Connect with Peter on social: @peterelmas @oneyoganorthvan

I’ve been a student in Peter’s classes for quite some time so it was a real joy to hear his story and his sincere commitment to living the teachings of Yoga in a way that is approachable and available for all. You’ll take some lighthearted inspiration from this one, I promise.

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Bobbi

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“The more simple I keep it in my head, the more grounded I stay. This is important. To still be rooted no matter how high I fly in my silences”

How does one integrate the many paths of yoga and keep simple, humble and grateful? In this episode I’m talking to Prasad Rangnekar about so many brilliant topics to inspire our sadhana and our life.

Today's conversation topics include:

➖ Critical reflections as the beginning of a holistic approach & yogic lifestyle

➖ There is something more than the obvious - the invisible hand of God

➖ Logistics of going into silence as a practice.

➖ Various Yoga paths as integrated processes

➖ The belief, gratitude & humility of bhakti yoga

Join Prasads upcoming Brain on Bhakti course: https://prasadrangnekar.com/product/your-brain-on-bhakti/

And find him on social @yogaprasad_institute

You’ll be sure to leave this conversation with simple, yet ancient wisdom as Prasad shares with clarity and brilliance of what it means to live yoga.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“ I don't think we would have been able to weather so many difficulties that came toward us if we hadn't had that steadiness of meditation in our lives.”

This special episode of Good Company is one that is dear to my heart! Gadi and Alisa (or Gangadhar and Shakti Priya) are dear friends of mine who I have had the delight of getting to know over my many trips to India. I asked Gadi and Alisa on the show to share in conversation about their experience and wisdom of what it means to co-exist in spiritual life and married life.

In this brilliant Satsang and conversation we touch on:

➖The attraction to meditation and spiritual life

➖Importance of finding happiness within yourself

➖The rarity and treasure of connecting with others who value freedom, knowledge and truth

➖How to maintain freedom in any circumstance

Once again, I leave another conversation feeling inspired within my own life and practice. To take the words of Gadi and Alisa and reflect on them in a way that actually goes beyond the words themselves. Enjoy this beautiful talk!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“Yoga is so much more than a physical practice it really is a tool for consciousness and a tool for transformation. It’s probably one of the most profound technologies we have as human beings. “

In this episode I’m talking to the wonderful Farah Nazarali. We have a brief conversation about the need for meaningful connection in today’s yoga communities and finding the connection to Love as the basis for all that we do.

We touch on:

➖ Lived compassion and spiritual practice for all times

➖Power of prayer, ashram and community culture

➖How the need for meaningful connection is bigger than ever .

➖The need for yoga, retreat, and care for healthcare professionals

Connect with Farah HERE: www.farahnazarali.com/restorative-retreat

I really enjoyed this conversation, it was brief and powerful. Farah really touched me with her peaceful, loving presence and I left with a sense of hopefulness and inspiration - it’s my wish that you do too.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“Be a rebel, be a wild child. Don’t go with the masses, just be who you truly are. It isn’t always going to be easy but just do it fearlessly”

In this episode I’m talking to Karo Tak, a truly unique and rebellious soul who lives yoga daily through her teaching, animal activism, vegan cooking and most recently - her spiritual gap year. Based in Amsterdam, studying in London, Karo is redefining what it means to be a yogi.

Today we touch on:

➖ Karo’s journey from Sea Shepherd vegan activist to Jivamukti teacher to spiritual gap year

➖The importance of detachment & disconnecting in order to truly connect

➖Getting beyond the physical elements of yoga into the deeper spirituality

➖Karo’s daily practices which keep her grounded & healthy

➖ Appreciation for Teacher Stewart Gilchrist & importance of finding your teacher

➖Ayruvegan master class with Dr. Ayruveda & why yoga is vegan

Join her Master class here: www.druyoga.com/uk/events/masterclass-5-oct-22

Connect with Karo here: www.karotak.com

I was totally lit up by Karo’s passion and joy, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“One is to become an unprejudiced observer, a yogi. One is to open up the inner observation which is not able to be confined to any description other than it is pure light, pure consciousness, pure life.”

What a brilliant and detailed conversation lit up by the knowledge of advaita vedanta (non-dualism). Shikhaa has been a huge influence in my life and it was a delight to have her on the show. Based in New Zealand, Shikhaa shares her lifetime of study and wisdom with me and answers my questions about how to live the knowledge, remain in that peaceful state and more!

In this episode we also touch on:

➖ What is advaita vedanta

➖ The nature of the mind as both dualistic and brilliant

➖ Vivek and Vairaagya, the two wings of the bird

➖ Meditation as true wakefulness

➖ How satsang will always lead you back to yourself

Join Shikhaa’s weekly satsang groups here: www.wisdomofmeditation.com

Listen to her kirtan group here: www.spirit-of-kirtan.bandcamp.com

A totally packed chat and satsang in itself. I’d recommend listening to this one as you prepare to step into an inspired meditation practice and take Shikhaa’s words to your heart.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“Real freedom is knowing whatever situation you’re in, you’re able to know who you are. And that takes work.”

Wow, wow, wow! This week’s show is packed to the brim with gyaan (knowledge) and delight. An honor to have Shiv on the show! An accomplished author, illustrator, environmentalist and most certainly, established sadhak with so much practical knowledge for us to take inspiration from. Fasten your satsang seatbelts for this one you do not want to miss a moment!

Today we chat about so much but here’s a few points:

➖ The great journey of Sadhana

➖ Making meditation the key of your practice

➖ What is real freedom and the steps we need to take

➖ It’s a personal work, not a solo work

➖ Where is the root of self-doubt

➖ The mantra of Amaram Hum Madhuram Hum

➖ A spontaneous guided meditation

Connect with Shivnath: www.stephenaitken.com

This was a true joy and reminder of why I do this show. Enjoy and let me know what you think!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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In this rendition of Good Company I chat with Hélène & Krishna about all things motherhood. It’s a beautiful conversation where we discuss the similarities, the differences, the challenges and nuances of being a yogi and a mom.

Here’s what we touch on:

➖ How these women went from PhD Scientist and Wall Street Finance to Yoga practitioners, teachers and full time moms

➖ Identity shifts with motherhood and how yoga helped navigate that transition

➖ How the practice shifts and staying present

➖ Spiritual experiences in birth and children as teachers

➖ Prenatal, Postnatal, Ashtanga and more….

Find Krishna here:

krishyoga.com

IG @ @krish_yoga

The Yoga Bellies and Babies Podcast

Find Hélène here:

​maisonsadhana.com

IG @heleneroy_maisonsadhana

Whether you have kids or not…this is a great listen for all you curious yogi’s :)

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

PS. If you're interested in learning more about the Blissful Biz Incubator where we all met check out susannerieker.com

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“ Follow your heart. Follow your calling. Don’t let it dwindle or distinguish because of life but keep the fire of knowledge alive. “

In this episode I’m talking to Dr. Rina Dedhiya, a homeopath and satsangee from Pune, India. She talks to us about her personal journey and overcoming the challenges of living with alopecia since a young age. Her story and commitment to her sadhana is truly inspiring.

Here’s what we discuss in todays conversation

➖ Difference between religion and spirituality in India

➖ How self inquiry is always ongoing

➖Navigating alopecia with a spiritual practice

➖Sadhana and homeopathy and holy waters

➖Finding friendship in the scriptures

Connect with Rina here:

www.unpluggedtrails.net

IG @unpluggedtrails & @witnessself108

I found Rina’s non-dualistic perspective so spot on and brilliantly lit. I hope you take some inspiration from her and remember that there is no right or wrong way for sadhana. Put your heart into it and move towards the Self.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“Simply stay curious. Keep seeking, keep questioning. In sanskrit it’s called the jigyasu, the one who seeks freedom and truth. And it’s a gift of God if you are a seeker so hold it precious and nurture it. Stay true to who you are.”

In today's solo episode I share a glimpse of my own spiritual journey which has moved me out of addiction and into a more peaceful life. I share why you should remember that dissatisfaction is your spiritual super power, plus a few bits of insight I’ve picked up along the way.

Including:

• Embracing dissatisfaction and not fitting in
• Overcoming addiction and dependencies
• How I ended up in an ashram in India
• Importance of daily sadhana and community

Check out my Hero’s Journey Workshop next week: https://momence.com/s/2233772

The Self Reunion Retreat info: http://theselfreunion.com/retreat

Build your self practice freebie: http://bobbipaidel.com/build-your-self-practice

I hope you enjoy this imperfect monologue and I thank you for being a part of my journey.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“Yoga is not just for the mat. It’s for every day. Every minute of your life is a practice of yoga.”

In this episode I’m talking to Savira Gupta, a yoga practitioner and writer with a unique lens on yoga in the modern context. She shares her knowledge & wisdom of yoga, her own personal sadhana & gives some great points for curious yogi’s to consider on your own path.

Here’s what we discuss:

➖ How to read and integrate the scriptures

➖ Keeping light-hearted, playful & fluid in the yoga practice & life

➖ What is Ishwar Pranidhan & the importance of faith

➖ The power of the individual & the Purusharthas

➖ How not to appropriate & understanding Indian culture

Connect with Savira: https://www.saviragupta.com/

IG @saviravgupta

I loved Saviras' warmth and the ease with which she shares her thoughtful perspectives. I hope you find as much to reflect on in this conversation as I did.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“It’s not about abandonment of the world, it's about recognizing the underlying reality of this dynamic world-play that we live in. And what allows the recognition is the moments of quiet, the moments of pause, of stillness which we can cultivate through the yogic practice, the practice of meditation, mantra, and the company we keep.”

A brilliant discussion with Noah Heney, a teacher & yogi who’s devoted his life to unfolding the vision of oneness. Noah touches on his early days which were darkened by substance abuse & depression, and goes on to share his journey from self-destruction to self-transformation.

We also discuss;

➖ Choosing freedom over darkness in life & how to recognize grace

➖ The power of disillusionment in the yogi’s path

➖ What is meditation, awareness and recognition

➖ How the yogi flows like water

➖ The ancient yogic tradition of offering knowledge

Connect with Noah at http://breathofsky.com/

I absolutely loved this chat, and can only express gratitude for Noah’s openness and wisdom. I hope you find some inspiration & take aways for your own self-transformation to love, light & freedom!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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“The whole thing is for you to know you are outside of the mandala looking in. You are not caught. You’re not struggling your way out of the mandala, you are transcending the idea that you are even caught in the first place.”

In this episode I’m talking to the wise and wonderful Kaare Vijay Shyam from Copenhagen, Denmark. He takes us on his unbelievable journey of being chased by a tiger to the feet of his Guru. He leaves us with many points of reflection and insight into the power of sadhana.

We also discuss:

➖ How wisdom is found in all traditions

➖ The importance of the student teacher relationship for spiritual growth

➖ Having breakthroughs and the revelation of breaking up with yourself

➖ Where to find Guru speaking to you - and it’s not where you think!

➖ 5 modes of learning in Indian spiritual philosophy

➖ Why humor and wisdom are the same

Connect with Kaare for his free weekly meditations!

Website: https://nondual.dk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaare.troelsen

This episode was filled with shock, laughter, wisdom and so much flippin joy! My cheeks hurt ;) I hope you enjoy it as well.

With love and laughter,

Bobbi

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Welcome to the 1st edition of ‘Good Company’, where I riff on all things sadhana with friends and yogi’s, Devon Pipars and Sarah Feinstein. We swap stories and discuss our different practices which keep us grounded in daily sadhana. This episode is packed with nuggets of wisdom from three different vantage points, all encapsulated with a lot of joy and appreciation for the knowledge of Oneness.

We discuss:

➖ Meeting those rare beings who are walking the path with you

➖What is good company and why it’s so essential

➖Yogic life as a life of applied practice and why the practice can change

➖Meditation as immersion rather than avoidance

➖How the yogi has to be the most courageous

➖Self Reunion and the coming together

Learn more about the Self Reunion Retreat Weekend Sept 2-5 → www.selfreunion.com/retreat

Connect with Devon → www.divine-meditation.com/

Connect with Sarah → www.selfreunion.com

Talking with these divine, sweet beings made me so happy my cheeks hurt after our conversation. It’s my wish for you to find some of that same inspiration and delight.

In love and friendship,

Bobbi

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“ We may think we are writing the script moment to moment but there may already be a whole story written for us”

Just a few words of wisdom from this weeks guest - author and sadhak Chaytna Feinstein. Celebrating the launch of her brilliant book ‘Predestined’ Chaytna talks to me about her wild overland journey to spiritual India in the 70’s and eventually meeting her Guru, along with what’s kept her steadfast in her practice for the past 45 years.

In this episode we talk about:

➖ Near death experiences, their spiritual impact and why people don't talk about death

➖ The famous overland hippy trail to India during the 70’s

➖ What it means to truly question and seek, and how to know you're moving in the right direction

➖ How to change direction from the physical and go inward where the answers lay

I absolutely loved this conversation with the wise and brilliant Chaytna. I’m sure you’ll find her story and knowledge as inspiring as I did :)

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Thanks for listening, you beautiful soul!

With love and trust,

Bobbi

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“The thing with sadhana is that you can say the words but with practice the words become more and more true for you.”

I loved this conversation with Katharine Pincham, a vedic and yogic philosophy teacher and inspiring sadhak from London, UK. She shares her story of realizing her spiritual path and the awareness which has never left her, plus some powerful take-aways for never forgetting who you truly are.

In this episode:

➖ Katharines upbringing and early education (including Sanskrit at the age of four!) at the Shankaracharya school in London

➖ Meeting her teacher in India and ultimately recognizing her life as deeply spiritual

➖ Guidance on remembering who we actually are as not only the body

➖ Different approaches to the ideal of “Yog” or unity

➖ Importance of self study, freedom and meditation

A total joy to chat with Katharine, I hope you can take away as much inspiration as I did!

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Connect with Katharine directly at www.unchangingbeing.com

Thanks for listening, you beautiful soul!

With love and remembering,

Bobbi ✨

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“Where the person stops, the power begins...”

How to have faith when we go against our preferences, invite transformation and wonder in the unfoldment of grace?

In this episode I’m talking to Heidi Groschler, or Hirdaya as she’s known. We discuss her story of transformation from a spaced out young person to a celebrated meditation teacher and devoted sadhak living in India for the last 30 years.

Here’s what we discuss:

➖ How and when Hirdaya knew her life was meant to be spiritual as a young girl.

➖ The journey from her Guru’s feet in India to building a meditation center and the transformation that graced her in between.

➖ Where we get stuck, how to drop our preferences and the grace of disillusionment.

➖ How to inquire deeper and shift your dimension to find real satisfaction

➖ Plus a very special, transcendent musical performance of a Krishna chant - hey Govinda, hey Gopal!

I really enjoyed this conversation and it’s my wish that you find as much delight in Hirdayas stories and wisdom as I did.

Connect with Hirdaya at www.hirdayameditation.com Get on her newsletter for online Satsangs, workshops, music and in person retreats in 2023.

Thanks for listening, you beautiful soul!

With oneness and appreciation,

Bobbi

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I’m your host Bobbi and this podcast is a curious exploration of what it means to live a spiritual life! Join me weekly to meet with masters and friends to uncover the depth and delight of Yog!

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