//podcastplus.net/feed/the-yoga-conversations~3ad1ed97 The podcast talks with Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness practitioners, try to explore this mystic space and make it accessible for everyone.  Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:28:40 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/41069234/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-10-21%2F005ffcc0c5ffcd4ae98b70bc3ec83140.m4a "He could stop his heart beating, bend iron bars with his hands. Truly a Yogic strong man!" - Simon Borg-Olivier Note : Do check out the youtube version too for breathing guidance(visual) by Simon Simon Borg-Olivier has been studying traditional forms of posture, movement, breathing, and mental control for more than 50 years. He has studied with one of the greatest Yogic masters of the 20th century - B.K.S Iyengar, K. Pattabhi Jois, and T.K.V Desikachar. Also, he has co-authored 2 books out of which the Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga Course is a definite read. Today he helps everyone restore their natural posture fusing traditional eastern wisdom with western medical science. Topics Discussed: Why he created the 5-dimensional flow course? (02:20) His thoughts on Beer Yoga (11:40) How different is 5DF from Qigong  (16:43) Do we need to sit in a lotus posture for Meditation? (29:33) What to look for in a Yoga teacher (43:33)... Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:05:59 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/41069234/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-10-21%2F005ffcc0c5ffcd4ae98b70bc3ec83140.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/38804278/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-08-16%2F8418b7ca5ad6a0b6efbf805899f035a8.m4a "Its therapy, its movement, its laughter, its breathwork, its dhyana. All in one beautiful hour" - Mansi Mahajan Mansi is an international Yoga and Wellness Coach who has her own school of Yoga under the International Yoga Alliance and also leads yoga retreats/ workshops both in India and abroad. She is the Founder of House of Kapaali, an award-winning wellness space, based in Delhi, Goa, and the Himalayas as well as a Founder of Manaste, promoting a lifestyle of wellbeing inside out. She is a published author who has recently completed a series of Yoga books for children. Mansi has been awarded "Exceptional Woman of Excellence" by the Women Economic Forum three years in a row for her extraordinary contribution to the wellness space. Topics Discussed: How she started her journey in Yoga (01:50) What people really think about Yoga (07:23) Her physiological and spiritual changes after practicing Yoga (15:23) The story of the monk who shared his first lesson - "Breath" (24:38) Her 2 lifes... Mon, 16 Aug 2021 05:05:00 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/38804278/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-08-16%2F8418b7ca5ad6a0b6efbf805899f035a8.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/36141685/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-07-06%2F73d3a814a05653d71d1cc3ecb0d05e85.m4a "If you are true Yogi, you have to understand Prana!" - Pooja Rani Coming from a corporate background working with Reliance Jio, Prime Focus, and Snapdeal, she realized this is not what she wants her life to be. Stumbling upon a 7-day retreat at Mcleodganj, she discovered true Yoga. Today, she has conducted multiple 200hr TTC courses and 7-day wellness retreats across Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, and the Himalayas. Topics Discussed: How she started her journey in Yoga (01:36) How she managed to survive with 8 year's provident fund (11:46) Ashtanga - The 8 limbs of Yoga (15:50) The problem with Vipassana (38:08) 3 Vedic Lifestyle changes (43:26) The most popular Mantra misunderstood (56:10) Why she left Non-veg (1:00:16) Her message for everyone (1:09:53) Links: Ashtanga - 8 Limbs of Yoga Vipassana This show is brought to you by your host Haresh Punjabi . We talk with Yoga, Meditation, and Wellness practitioners. We explore this mystic space, tr... Fri, 25 Jun 2021 07:45:21 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/36141685/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-07-06%2F73d3a814a05653d71d1cc3ecb0d05e85.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/35062487/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-06-09%2F69dc7dda5e16e9de9b002454f5d0f1a4.m4a "You need to start somewhere to get somewhere!" - Shreya Sethi She is a Yoga & Holistic Health Teacher as well as a Counselling Psychologist. Her training and certifications include 200hr and 500hr TTC courses at Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Zumba B1 instructor course, Stott Pilates, and Hypnotherapy level1.  She has a wide media presence across NDTV, India TV group and Booking.com Topics Discussed: How she started her journey in Yoga (01:30) Her experience at Sivananda Ashram (04:30) A day at a Yoga Ashram (12:23) Differences in Hatha & Vinyasa Style (16:23) How Yoga and Psychology go hand in hand (21:33) Why everyone feels they are depressed (30:20) Why are young slim women being diagnosed with PCOS (36:02) Her morning routine (40:23) Her food choices which she strictly avoids (42:17) Her message for everyone (51:03) Links: Sivananda Ashram Journaling Hatha Yoga Vinyasa Yoga This show is brought to you by your host Haresh P... Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:32:22 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/35062487/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-06-09%2F69dc7dda5e16e9de9b002454f5d0f1a4.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/33650893/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-05-19%2Fd19537e8aaf69167f13f9848d92b3655.m4a "Sugar is worst than Cocaine because it's even more addictive! Once you start consuming sugar, your brain gets in the loop of, I want more, I want more, I want more..." - Isha Lall In 2013, she did a 'Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training Course' in Varkala, Kerala, and is now well versed in Human Anatomy, Yogic Diet, Nutrition, and Meditation. In 2018, she started working in the space of Cancer and Autoimmune disorders by integrating Yoga, Meditation, and Nutritional Wellness. Today, she is a Holistic Wellness Expert which comprises of Movement & Meditation Therapist, Holistic Nutritionist, and Master Reiki Healer Topics Discussed: How she started her journey in Yoga (01:58) Why people fear to take the leap of faith (06:33) How she helps Cancer Patients with Yoga and Meditation (09:38) How to be in Executive mode consistently (17:25) Why people suffer from Auto-immune diseases (23:10) Cancer similarities/ differences in India and USA (31:52) Her recommended Foods to start the... Wed, 19 May 2021 05:38:54 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/33650893/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-05-19%2Fd19537e8aaf69167f13f9848d92b3655.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/30979166/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-04-15%2Fc63ade86ed41c679d021fb2ee3c94424.m4a "It's not about saving the planet, it's time to save ourselves!" - Ashwin C. Ashwin Chekava started his search to learn Yoga at the age of 9. He finally met his Guru Mahavatar Babaji in the Kali Gandaki Valley of Nepal. Now he is part of Trilok Akhada, ie a secret Akhada with branches all over the world. His purpose is to teach people how to love one another using Yoga as a tool. Topics Discussed: How can get enough Protein from Veg Food (01:13) The real truth about Wheat (05:28) Which Vitamins and Minerals are required for muscle building (11:43) Why we should avoid Eggs and Chicken (13:30) His thoughts on Carnivore Diet (17:27) Should we have a Fish based-diet for balanced nutrition? (21:46) How can we get Vitamin B12 from Veg Food (27:33) The Big Question - What Veg Foods and in which proportion should one have for Building Muscles? (29:35) Links: Game Changers Monsanto Endocrine Disruptor Estrogens Carnivore Diet This show is brought to yo... Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:33:02 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/30979166/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-04-15%2Fc63ade86ed41c679d021fb2ee3c94424.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/30979166/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-04-12%2F2133a17cda79f08fcf3da5751f513f52.m4a "It's not about saving the planet, it's time to save ourselves!" - Ashwin C. Ashwin Chekava started his search to learn Yoga at the age of 9. He finally met his Guru Mahavatar Babaji in the Kali Gandaki Valley of Nepal. Now he is part of Trilok Akhada, ie a secret Akhada with branches all over the world. His purpose is to teach people how to love one another using Yoga as a tool. Topics Discussed: How can get enough Protein from Veg Food (01:13) The real truth about Wheat (05:28) Which Vitamins and Minerals are required for muscle building (11:43) Why we should avoid Eggs and Chicken (13:30) His thoughts on Carnivore Diet (17:27) Should we have a Fish based-diet for balanced nutrition? (21:46) How can we get Vitamin B12 from Veg Food (27:33) The Big Question - What Veg Foods and in which proportion should one have for Building Muscles? (27:40) Links: Game Changers Monsanto Endocrine Disruptor Estrogens Carnivore Diet This show is brought to yo... Mon, 12 Apr 2021 11:33:02 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/30979166/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-04-12%2F2133a17cda79f08fcf3da5751f513f52.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/30134243/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-03-31%2F6f352e801849495f1257b8453e3b1bad.m4a "The approach has to be deeper, cellular, molecular to deal with this problem rather than localized where this is manifesting!" - Dr. Renu Mahtani She is an MBBS MD, FMNM (Fellowship in Metabolic & Nutritional Medicine) as well as done her Yoga course in International Associate for Yoga Therapy. She is the Founder of Autoimmunity Treatment Centre & Param Yoga, Pune. She has wide experience with all types of autoimmune diseases with maximum work in psoriasis. She is also the author of books - "Power - Pranayama” and "Power of Posture". We will talk about why Dr. Renu calls that we are victims of the Vitamin D pandemic, why we should take nutraceuticals and the power of Pranayama. Topics Discussed: How she started her journey (01:18) The power of Vitamin D (06:03) Can Vitamin D be alone generated from the Sun? (12:23) Can Vitamin D be created within us naturally? (17:48) The role of Melanin in Vitamin D generation (19:53) Can we get cancer from Sun exposure (29:23) Should w... Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:29:23 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/30134243/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-03-31%2F6f352e801849495f1257b8453e3b1bad.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/27806379/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-03-05%2Fabb0138d9f674d3ad210bc01ae78e507.m4a "Yes, you're fine. Of course, you're fine. But would like to get better? Kinesiology is an emotional fitness!" - Ritu M. Ritu Malhotra is a psychologist, a kinesiologist, and a teaching Metaphysician. She has her own center called Ajna Center for Learning where her primary focus is to help people discover the power of choice in their lives and learn to touch the field of consciousness and light Topics Discussed: Her work and what is Ajna Center for Learning (01:03) What is Kinesiology and Muscle Testing (05:07) She explains her process of tackling Relationship issues (11:33) How she helps her patients open up (17:50) What is the one common limitation set by people? (31:44) What is Metaphysics? (37:50) Her morning routine and how she spends her energy (43:07) Her greatest lessons learned from Vipassana (45:50) Her message for everyone (48:20) Links: Ajna Chakra Kinesiology Muscle Testing Lie Detector Test (Polygraphy) Meta Physics Vipassa... Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:33:53 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/27806379/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-03-05%2Fabb0138d9f674d3ad210bc01ae78e507.m4a https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/26589229/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-02-13%2Feaac3596ba6e476eb4a61c50171147e1.m4a "Ab hum Aatmanirbhar nahi, American Nirbhar hai!" - Deepak Raghav Deepak Raghav is a Farmer following the system of Natural Farming which is different from organic farming. He is a direct student of Subhash Palekar who is an Indian agriculturist and the Padma Shri awardee in 2016 for his work in Natural Farming. He is also a Holistic Farming Coach Trainer and Consultant with customized courses for Urban and Rural farmers as well as the Founder of Zero Budget Natural Farming Foundation Topics Discussed(in Hindi): What is Natural Farming and how it is different from Organic Farming (01:30) How different types of seeds affect your way of being (12:08) The effects of Chemical farming on Farmers (20:53) How farmers underestimate the science of farming (26:46) His opinion on Farmer's Protests (32:56) The impact of Green Revolution on Indian Agriculture (44:17) How can a farmer transition to Natural Farming (51:13) How can one identify food grown via Natural Farming (54:05) Why he val... Sat, 13 Feb 2021 04:52:57 +0000 https://anchor.fm/s/2a0f8c30/podcast/play/26589229/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2021-02-13%2Feaac3596ba6e476eb4a61c50171147e1.m4a