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Description
There's something so beautiful about the Purushartha system. In English, we could call it, the 4 pillars of life. These principles have existed for 1000s of years in Vedic culture. Guiding people who seek this wisdom. But unknown to most people who practice or even teach Yoga.
My guest today, Savira Gupta started indulging in Yoga at 40. She comes from a family of strong women rooted in the Arya Samaj tradition who wanted to revive the Vedic way of life and the need to create a just society for all despite color, caste, or creed. She is a dedicated Yin Yoga teacher and teacher trainer. Savira’s sessions are created from her own experiences and journey in life where she combines the key principles of compassion, non-judgment, self-reflection, and humor and with perspective. They are combined with stories of yoga mythology and scriptures from the Bhagavad Gita.
We have a fascinating conversation exploring the 4 pillars & how it impacts the life of a modern yoga teacher.
Episode Highlights...
- How yoga became part of Savira’s life
- Yoga in the UK vs Yoga in the US
- How Savira’s practice changed when she moved out of India
- Savira elaborates on the Puruṣārtha system
- The Dharma of a yoga teacher according to Savira
- Passion vs Purpose for yoga teachers
- The dangers of using the word “Dharma” loosely
- Artha and how it relates to yoga teachers
- Savira’s advice to yoga teachers earning little money
- Is there a relationship between the age and spiritual maturity of yoga teachers?
- Savira’s take on teaching yoga for free
- Kama, the 3rd pillar, for yoga teachers
- Moksha: how to bring it into our everyday life
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