Living Yoga Podcast Series
Our Living Yoga podcast series, hosted by Lisa Gunshore (Buddhist Biohacker), explores the broad landscape of yoga.
Overview: We all know what a yoga class is, but how far do we really know what yoga is and how to apply it in daily life – and beyond. Journey through topics of philosophy, life principles, intuitional science, spiritual parables, yogic health, and so much more. And feel free to write us with your requests.
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Next Living Yoga Podcast
#15: Bhagavad Gita: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Living (Thurs, 4/21/22) at 2pm EST Watch / Listen Live
Come explore the fundamentals of the Bhagavad Gita – from the basic story line to the universal spiritual insights, and discover how readily applicable those teachings are to life in this modern-era. Through parables and philosophy we will unearth what took place 3500 years ago and personally reflect on those truths that have stood the test of time. This is for anyone interested in literature, spirituality, health, yoga, history and more.
Future Topics & Dates
Our podcasts with Lisa on the Buddhist Biohacker channel will continue in 2022….kindly watch for more….
Archive: Watch & Listen to Prior Topics
#14: I am a Yoga Teacher – Now What? (8/3/21) Watch / Listen Podcast
Teaching yoga is a wonderful opportunity, on many levels. Yoga has also become a boom industry where many graduate yoga teacher training (YTT) programs with the basic nuts-n-bolts to teach a class, yet may need further support inculcating yogic ideals into their daily living. Here we shall address lifestyle practices, teaching tips, and philosophical and inspirational tenets that will embolden you both as a yoga teacher and practitioner. Gain confidence as a guide, be more self-assured as a teacher, and bring your queries. This podcast is also suitable for those looking into YTT programs, as well as those simply interested in advancing their practice.
#13: Oxymoron: Yoga & the Olympics (7/15/21) Watch / Listen Podcast
For a decade or more, there has been a push to make yoga an Olympic event. Here we explore the impetus behind this proposal, as well as why yoga is not suited to become an Olympic event. The fact that this has even become a public debate raises questions about the aims of those steering the phenomenon of yoga in the 21st century. The boundaries of this conversation are then not limited to the Olympics themselves, but encompass the why’s and how’s of the entire contemporary yoga movement. Look forward to having you on board for this important topic.
#12: Mental Health: The Yogic Perspective (7/6/21) Watch / Listen Podcast
Mental health is a vast topic that has been at the forefront for years. And while the conversation has come a long way, the yogic perspective adds an entirely fresh and dynamic component that strikes at the very core of this issue. Since its inception thousands of years ago, yoga has been a mind-based practice. So the yogis hold great insight into the workings of the mind and mental health. Join us for this open forum based on foundational yogic teachings that offer very practical assessments, guidelines, and remedies for alleviating mental illness and promoting emotional well-being.
#11: Yama & Niyama: 10 Codes of Yogic Morality (5/4/21) Watch / Listen Podcast
Here we explore the backbone that forms the basis for yogic life. These days many think of yoga as a purely physical practice. Still others are interested in yogic philosophy but are not really sure where to begin. Well, whether it is investigating the keys for leading a yogic life or studying the foundations of yogic thought, the starting point is the ten principles of yama and niyama, the yogic code of morality. We shall review both the practical applications as well as the theoretical roots.
#10: “I am too stiff to practice yoga”(3/2/21) Watch / Listen Podcast
Here we explore several of the biggest modern myths about the practice of yoga, including the one that: “I am too stiff to do yoga.” The veracity is that the only requirement for practicing yoga is having a human body. Verily, yoga is for one and all – bar none. So gather round and let’s take a wholesome and positive review of yoga so that all may get the benefits, and let’s also tear down many of the other myths that impede people from joining this practice.
#9: Buddha’s Story & the Yogis (2/2/21) Watch / Listen Podcast
Here we explore Buddha’s life and his many great gifts to humanity. We follow his journey from a young prince, to a rebel, revolutionary, and realized yogi. Through story, philosophy, and inquiry, we will dive into the historical backdrop of his birth and investigate how he came to be known as “the Buddha”. Come get the details, discover the insights, and see how this can set your life in a new and amazing direction.
#8: Yoga & New Year’s “Resolutions” (1/5/21) Watch / Listen Podcast
Here we explore how to make the most of the New Year. No doubt we are glad 2020 is behind us, but what can we do to ensure 2021 is so much better. Using the insights and wide-angle view of the yogis, let’s examine big and small ways we can step both lightly and boldly into this brand New Year. Come with your queries and hopes, and let’s set the course for the next 360 days to be totally dynamic and joyous.
#7B: Remember Who You Are + Q & A (11/10/21) Watch / Listen Podcast
This special edition podcast – part of the One Heart One Earth November Awakening – is a wide open discussion on my presentation about the history of yogic spiritual thought and meditation, and this will also serve as a chance to discuss more personal topics. All are welcome to join in and pose any questions they wish.
#7A: Realizing Your Dharma Watch / Listen Podcast
This special edition class – part of the One Heart One Earth November Awakening – looks at the history of yogic thought across the ages: From the very seed of the meditative endeavor to the culmination of realization. This interactive session explores our inherent human dharma where the chief aim is to always remember our true nature.
#6: Yogic System of Fasting (11/3/20) Watch / Listen Podcast
Here we explore why yogis have long used fasting as a tool to maintain health, as well as why it is so well-suited towards modern living. Fasting is not about deprivation; it’s about doing your being well. And it can be tailored to most anybody. Learn the benefits, including the all-important process of breaking. Discover how this regenerative process is instrumental to physical renewal, mental ease, and spiritual growth.
#5: Yoga & Cancel Culture (10/6/20) Watch / Listen Podcast
Here we explore and contrast the age-old yogic method of personal development with the modern day phenomenon of “cancel culture”. We all make mistakes, and we all want to improve. So in this current climate, how might we evaluate one’s past misdeeds in ways that give us a fair measure of who they are, without blocking their progress of who they can become.
#4: Conscious Breathing for Health (9/4/20) Watch / Listen Podcast
Here we explore the very practical approach of conscious breathing and yogic meditation and how it complements modern daily living. Learn ancient techniques to calm the mind and restore the body– inviting success in this 21st century. Gain the essentials for pursuing your own home practice.
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#3: The Chakra System & Bio-Psychology (8/4/2020) Watch / Listen Podcast
Here we explore the spiritual science of the chakra system and how that is deeply linked with our human psychology. Essentially unknown in the west, the yogis have long understood the relationship between the chakras and our fundamental tendencies of mind.
#2: Why Meditation in Ultra-Modern Era (July 7, 2020) Watch / Listen Podcast
Here we explore why the age-old practice of meditation is critically needed in today’s ultra-modern era. What is it that the yogis understood so long ago that makes meditation such an indispensable tool in our high-tech world.
#1: Why Yoga Works (June 10, 2020) Watch / Listen Podcast
Here we explore the efficacy of yoga: Why do we feel so good after our practice. In short, why does yoga work – both on and off the mat. What the yogis have known for thousands of years about diet, breathing, fasting, meditation, disease prevention, and more is time and again corroborated by modern western medical science. So the question is what is the “trick” that the yogis knew that enabled them to create a way of life that is effective in all the realms: physically, psychically, emotionally, and spiritually.
