Svadhyaya : Self Study

Studying the scriptures and applying them to the examination of the self can be one of the hardest activities we can do on the path to spiritual awakening. Why is this important? Find out why in this episode. 🙏♥️😊🧘‍♀️🌎

Tapas: Heat

What does the fire 🔥 of transformation feel like? The ancient yogis 🧘‍♀️ understood the importance of dedicated and committed practice on the path of freedom. What can we learn from them?

Santosa: Contentment

How can we be content in a world that is feeding and literally banking on us being discontent? It comes down to three simple words that the yogis knew: Infinite. Eternal. Whole. You can be content right now. Find out how.

Sauca: Purity

The first Niyama of the 10 guiding yogic principles is Sauca meaning purity. Inner and outer purity matters on the yogic path and they have an intimate relationship. Find out what that relationship is and how that affects the journey of spiritual practice.

Aparigraha: Non-Hoarding

In a culture that wants us to buy and consume all the time how do we de-clutter so we can listen to the heart song? In the episode learn about the final Yama in this series in the Yamas and Niyamas and why having less is more on the spiritual journey. 🙏♥️

Bramacharya: Abstinence & Control of the Senses

We often cringe when we are asked to control our tendency toward self indulgent behavior because we are told from an early age that life is to be enjoyed. Listen in and get a new perspective on why a little Bramacharya goes a long way.

Asteya: Non-Stealing

What is your definition of stealing? In yogic literature this has a larger context then just taking an object that is not yours. Listen in and find out why Asteya is the third Yama in the path of liberation.

Satya: Truthfulness

In this episode we discuss the the second Yama - Truthfulness and its expansive definition according to the teachings of yoga 🧘‍♀️ It is beyond just telling or not telling lies.

Ahimsa: Non Violence

In this episode of the Ayurvedic Woman podcast the discussion is around Ahimsa, non-violence, in the yogic scriptures and the power of living in this way in a world 🌎 that is ever changing. This is part 1 of a 10 part series in core principles of yogic living known as the Yamas and Niyamas.

Why Now Is The Time To Study Yoga

The world 🌎 is in the midst of a great transformation where we have a unique opportunity to create a different way of being. In this episode of the Ayurvedic Woman Podcast Dr. Satyavani discusses why now is the time to study yoga 🧘‍♂️ 🧘‍♀️ and create a better future.