Welcome to the Let's Talk Yoga podcast—your ultimate online destination for everything yoga. Think of it as your virtual yoga school, offering something for eve...
Stunning Facts About Your Breath - Share This List with Your Students
In this episode, I explore the fascinating and often overlooked role of breathing in our daily lives. From the 20,000 breaths we take each day to the transformative benefits of nasal breathing, I uncover how simple practices can enhance oxygen intake, brain function, and stress regulation. I also highlight remarkable facts about our respiratory system, like the 11,000 liters of air our lungs process daily and the importance of full exhalation for better oxygen absorption. Drawing connections to cultural and scientific insights, I emphasize the universal importance of breath for health and well-being.Episode Highlights:The average breath we take daily is 20,000. Nasal breathing is your superpower.Exhalation is crucial.The lungs process 11,000 liters of air daily and house 480 million alveoli.We lose water through breathing.Breath-holding records.Most fat is exhaled as carbon dioxide. Posture affects lung capacity. Lungs aren’t muscles.Slow breathing stimulates the vagus nerve.Mouth breathing can lead to health and structural issues.Tibetan monks use specialized breathing techniques to generate inner heat.Different cultures all over the world celebrate the breath.Pranayama Yoga Teacher TrainingPranayama Yoga Teacher Training Info SessionJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram
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Breathe into the New Year: A Mini Pranayama Class and Sequencing Guide
I know many of you have been waiting for my annual Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training and I’m very excited to share that the wait is finally over. As you’re listening to this episode, all the details are live and the waitlist is open.To get a first-hand experience of what it’s like inside this course, I looked at one of our older Pranayama podcast episodes that I wanted to share with you. I want to allow you to practice a little Pranayama with me via this podcast. So what I’m sharing with you today is called Breathe into the New Year: A Mini Pranayama Class and Sequencing Guide.Pranayama Episode Highlights:Defining the word ‘pranayama’Parts of respirationNadi Shodhana, the king of breath practiceWhy it’s not meant to be rushedStage 1: Preparatory practiceNasikagra MudraGuided self-practice for stage oneStage 2: Equalizing the breathGuided self-practice for stage twoHow we tend to force our breath outStage 3: Antara KumbhakaGuided self-practice for stage threeRecap of the three stages of the practicePranayama Yoga Teacher TrainingPranayama Yoga Teacher Training Info SessionJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram
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Master Pranayama After Asana: Elevate Your Yoga Teaching in 2025
In this episode, we're going to do a deep dive to figuring out the answers to these two important questions. I'm going to give you very clear markers to work with. I want this episode to be a reminder that preparing yourself for pranayama is very important. That way, you resonate with it deeply as you explore the practice. Because there is nothing imaginary in pranayama, it is an exact science and a precise system that has been handed over by Yogis for centuries with care and caution.Episode Highlights:Part 1: How do you know you are ready to do a deep dive into pranayama study?Step 1: Understand where pranayama beginsStep 2: Understand the role of time and the maturation of practiceStep 3: The importance of understanding the role of your source for pranayamaStep 4: Replace the “I want more” mindset with more refinementStep 5: Find more Ananda within you in this practicePart 2: When do you know you are ready to teach pranayama?You have a deeply established asana practiceYou are prepared to lead othersOkay with not teaching pranayamaPranayama Yoga Teacher TrainingPranayama Yoga Teacher Training Info SessionJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram
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Looking ahead to 2025 - your year end update!
Tune in to this year end message from Arundhati. She’s walking you through what’s in store for 2025 on this podcast and beyond. If you’re ready for enhanced yoga enrichment in the new year, then tune in. You wouldn’t want to miss this update. Happy New Year! Pranayama Yoga Teacher TrainingPranayama Yoga Teacher Training Info SessionJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram
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A Masterclass On Enlightenment with Indu Arora
In this episode, Indu Arora returns to explore the profound topic of enlightenment, or Samadhi, in yoga. Through an engaging and insightful discussion, she unpacks the concept of Samadhi as a state of total absorption and balance, achieved through consistent practice, silence, and discernment. Indu delves into the types of Samadhi described in yogic texts, the role of preparatory practices like pratyahara and dhyana, and the importance of cultivating humility and clarity on this path. She emphasizes that enlightenment is not a fleeting magical event but a process of everyday courage and sincerity, offering ripple effects of harmony within individuals and the wider world.Episode Highlights:Understanding enlightenment (Samadhi) in yogaIs Samadhi temporary?Types of SamadhiThe Role of Silence (Mauna)The importance of enlightenmentIs enlightenment for everyone?Ego and enlightenmentQualities of a SeekerHard work is always valuable.Pranayama Yoga Teacher TrainingPranayama Yoga Teacher Training Info SessionJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram
Welcome to the Let's Talk Yoga podcast—your ultimate online destination for everything yoga. Think of it as your virtual yoga school, offering something for everyone—whether you’re a seasoned yoga teacher, a dedicated student, or simply curious about the deeper layers of yoga.Join host Arundhati Baitmangalkar, an immigrant yoga teacher, studio owner, global mentor, and creator of some of the most sought-after yoga teacher training programs in the world. Each week, we bring you valuable insights, in-depth conversations with renowned yoga teachers, and an abundance of yoga resources designed to inspire, educate, and transform.From mastering the art of teaching to navigating the complexities of yoga philosophy and business, this niche podcast is your go-to resource for all things yoga. Ready to deepen your practice and expand your understanding? Hit subscribe now and never miss an episode of Let's Talk Yoga!
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