In this episode of a Curious Yogi Podcast, yoga teacher Myra Khanna shares her journey from Kathak dancer and scuba diving instructor to dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher. Drawing from studies with Bharath Shetty, Vinay Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Deepika Mehta, Mark Robberds, Eddie Stern, and ongoing training with Yoga Education College, Myra reflects on her evolution from a physically driven Ashtanga practice to a more holistic exploration of pranayama, meditation, and nervous system regulation.

The conversation explores the commercialization of yoga, misconceptions about yoga in India, female health awareness in asana practice, and the parallels between diving and meditative practice. Myra also shares how traditional strength disciplines like mudgar swinging, dandas, and baithaks inform her approach to resilience and sustainability in practice.

Here are some key takeaways;

➖ Transition from purely physical to a more holistic practice.

➖ Emphasize the importance of listening to one's body and nervous system.

➖ Commercialization of yoga impacts its true essence.

➖ Teaching should accommodate students' individual needs and journeys.

➖ Diving parallels the meditative aspects of yoga.

➖ Myra’s passion for education on female health in yoga after becoming unwell.

Connect with Myra: IG @myrakhann02

I really enjoyed this conversation as an invitation to reconsider yoga as a living, evolving process — one rooted in curiosity, community, and embodied awareness. I know you will also dear listeners.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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In this episode, the delightful Sheila Arnell shares her journey through yoga, emphasizing the importance of understanding women's health and the menstrual cycle in practice. She discusses her transition from a physically focused practice to a more spiritual and holistic approach, highlighting the significance of listening to the body and respecting its natural rhythms. Sheila also addresses the challenges women face in yoga, the need for inclusivity, and the importance of creating a supportive community.

Epic highlights!:

➖Injuries and Their Impact on Practice

➖Understanding Women's Health in Yoga

➖The Feminine Perspective in Yoga

➖The Need for Inclusive Yoga Education

➖Embracing Limitless Growth in Practice

➖Finding Balance with Lagom (my favourite Swedish word!)

Find Shelia HERE:

Inre Skolan: LINK IG: @sheilaarnell

I took so much value from this conversation, lots to think about in my life and physical practice as a mighty and cyclical woman. I know you will, too.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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What happens when we stop trying to fit our bodies into "perfect" geometric boxes and start listening to the miracle of our own physiology? A total joy to be joined by Eoin Finn to discuss his revolutionary approach to movement, blending soulful science with Harvard-level anatomy, a lifetime of study and practice, and a deep reverence for nature and heart-centred philosophy.

In this episode, we explore:

➖ How letting go of the ego’s desire for "endpoints" leads us to a state of experiencing yoga

➖ The DUO Concept: Dynamic Unifying Opposition. How myofascial tuning creates the holy trinity of joint health: Stretch, Stability, and Space.

➖ Stillness Literacy: How to cultivate the skill of "chilling" as a doorway to emotional regulation and self-awareness.

➖ Tensegrity on the Mat: Understanding the body as a continuous web of tension and integrity, rather than just a stack of bones.

➖ How Kindness, Reverence, and Wisdom transform a physical practice into a spiritual life.

➖ Movement Span vs. Life Span: Why we practice today so we can move with grace and freedom thirty years from now.

Connect with Eoin, buy the Yoga Optimized and more at blissology.com

Instagram @blissology

This episode was a great teaching and reminder to move with intention, to stay curious and compassionate with our bodies and follow the cues from nature. I’ve already been integrating Eoin’s DUO philosophy into my own practice – and I gotta say, it works.

Enjoy and thanks for listening!

In oneness,

Bobbi

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In this episode, I share an illuminating conversation with Jyoti, a devoted meditator who has spent decades exploring the depths of her sadhana. Our dialogue begins with Jyoti reflecting on her journey to India, where she found both her spiritual home and a deeper understanding of herself.

She shares how her former life as a professional dancer—filled with intensity and chaos—ultimately led her toward yoga and meditation, and to the ashram where she met her teacher, Swami Shyam. From there, the conversation unfolds into a rich exploration of conviction in spiritual practice. Jyoti reminds us that while practices naturally evolve over time, the truth remains constant—alive, expansive, and ever-revealing.

Some highlights;

➖ Yoga is always interpreted through the mind of the listener.

➖ Practices change over time, but conviction in truth remains.

➖ Meditation is a doorway into a subtler reality beyond thought.

➖ The mind is not qualified to tell you who you are—it creates problems and then attempts to solve them.

➖ By changing your thoughts, you can change your experience.

Jyoti invites us into a more spacious relationship with practice—one rooted not in rigidity, but in freedom, discernment, and a steady conviction in who we truly are beyond the mind. It’s such a joy to share these satsang conversations with you. They are true jewels—offering sincere expressions and perspectives from luminous beings like Jyoti.

I trust you’ll feel inspired to stand with greater conviction in the truth of who you are.

in oneness,

Bobbi

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In this episode, I sit down with a true "teacher’s teacher," Nicki Doane. Based in Maui at her Maya Yoga Studio, Nicki has been immersed in the sacred teachings of Yog since 1989. Having studied under legends like Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and B.K.S. Iyengar, she brings a rare depth of wisdom mixed with a lightheartedness that makes the profound feel accessible.

We dive into her journey from the Grateful Dead scene to the feet of the masters in India, the birth of her unique approach (Maya Yoga), and why individualized practice is the key to a lifelong Sadhana.

In this episode, we explore:

➖ The Fusion of Lineages: How Nicki blends the discipline of Ashtanga with the precision of Iyengar.

➖ Yoga as "Working-In": Moving beyond the physical to honor the spiritual essence of the practice.

➖ The Power of Discipline: How boundaries in practice actually foster internal freedom.

➖ The India Connection: Why visiting the roots of Yoga is essential for every earnest seeker.

➖ Modern Yoga Challenges: Navigating the current landscape without losing the depth of the tradition.

Find Nicki Here: Website & Retreats IG HERE @mayayogastudio

I love, love, loved this conversation. It’s so packed with wisdom. I know you’ll love it just as much.

Thanks for listening!

In oneness,

Bobbi

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A privilege to introduce Philippe Goldin, PhD – Professor at UC Davis, mindfulness researcher, and a true bridge between science and spirituality.

Join us for a delightful and mind-stretching conversation. Philippe’s path spans New York City, a deep study of Tibetan Buddhism across India, Nepal, and Tibet, and groundbreaking research in psychology and neuroscience. Today, we explore consciousness, meditation, ethics, intentionality, and how science and spirituality can inform and enhance each other.

Philippe also shares his insights on interpersonal neurobiology, empathy, awakening, and how our intentions ripple through the world - plus fascinating stories of translating for Tibetan Lamas, developing global mindfulness programs with Google and Stanford, and pioneering approaches to mental health, workplace wellness, and climate resilience.

Key Takeaways:

➖ How meditation and science intersect

➖ Consciousness, dark matter, and the unseen

➖ Ethics and intentionality in practice

➖ The ripple effects of empathy and human connection

➖ Lifelong curiosity and learning is essential

I absolutely loved listening to Philippe’s unique perspective and highly developed expression on science, psychology, and spirituality. I’m sure it will leave you inspired, curious, and maybe even a little mind-blown 💥- just as it did me.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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In today's delightful conversation, I speak with a dear friend and colleague, Anette Christensen, a certified Ayurvedic health counsellor, therapist, and founder of Ayurvedic Center Malmö.

We delve into the ancient practice of Ayurveda, exploring its principles, applications in modern life, and the importance of daily routines for maintaining balance. Anette highlights the significance of understanding one's dosha and the practical steps individuals can take to integrate Ayurvedic practices into their daily lives for improved well-being.

Ayurveda and Yoga are sister philosophies and applied lifestyles, which is why I find this talk so relevant for all the curious yogis out there. The interconnectedness of mind, body, and nature - the need for a holistic approach to health and wellness.

Here are some big takeaways;

➖Understanding your dosha is key to personal health.

➖Daily routines and practices are essential for maintaining balance.

➖The opposite balances: understanding how to counteract imbalances in life.

➖Sleep is crucial for mental and physical health.

➖Ayurveda emphasizes prevention rather than just treatment.

➖Creating a lifestyle around Ayurveda leads to long-term health benefits.

Find Anette at the beautiful Ayurvedic Center in Malmö, Sweden – my yoga home away from home, a quiet oasis in busy city life.

And join us! Upcoming courses with me and Anette, along with our Deep Winter Day Retreat on December 28th. More on the event calendar HERE

I really enjoyed getting clear on Ayurveda, how it aligns with yoga and exactly how to begin to apply the simple practices to our daily routines.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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A delight to share this week's conversation with Aviva Robibo or Abhaya, as I know her, to discuss the Guru in the yogi or sadhak's journey of learning and unfolding one's true self.

Abhaya is a PhD scholar-practitioner who has devoted her life and work to the research and study of the Guru traditions of India and the sadhana and meditation that go along with it. We discuss her new book of the same name, we meditate, we sing, and it really feels like I’m bringing you along to one of the intimate meetings that we’ve shared so many times in India.

Here are some takeaways;

➖ Staying open is essential for reaching our highest potential.

➖Meditation is a key to accessing our true self.

➖There must be an agreement between the disciple and the Guru.

➖Learning and unfolding are continuous processes.

➖The relationship between Guru and disciple is sacred.

➖The famous Guru Stotram broken down and sung.

Purchase The Guru Tradition: India’s Spiritual Heritage HERE

I really loved this conversation with my dearest Abhaya. Please make sure to become a member on the Patreon page for bonus material from this episode! And please, let us know what you think.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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In this episode, I chat with Alexandra McRobert - yoga teacher, writer, podcast host, and lifelong student of spiritual wisdom. She created Sober Yoga Girl as a sanctuary for seekers on the path of healing - those navigating recovery from addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges, or just the overwhelm of being human in this modern world.

And she’s also a fellow Canadian (living abroad like me!). Alex shares her personal journey from Canada to teaching yoga abroad, her struggles with alcohol, and how sobriety transformed her life and practice.

The conversation delves into the importance of community in recovery, the shift from ego to authenticity in teaching, and the role of meditation in yoga. Alexandra shares insights on navigating the yoga teacher training landscape, the significance of personal practice, and how her offerings in retreats have evolved.

Here are some takeaways;

➖ Building a community is essential for recovery and growth.

➖Authenticity in teaching comes from personal experience and humility.

➖ Meditation is a crucial practice for yoga teachers.

➖ Teacher training should focus on personal development and self-discipline.

➖ Curiosity and continuous learning are vital for personal growth.

➖ The impact of past experiences shapes future teaching methods.

Find Alex at. Mindful Bali HERE

Join her online community HERE

Listen to us on Alex’s Podcast “Sober Yoga Girl” where I share about the importance of practice. Listen HERE

I love the final part of this talk where Alex highlights continuous learning and the importance of self-care in supporting others. Let me know what you think!

In oneness,

Bobbi

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Wow, this is an incredible episode from early in September, recorded for the Good Company livestream series with my brilliant friend Katharine from Unchanging Being. She is a longtime meditator and a deeply wise teacher. We talked about the Gita, the Gunas, retraining the mind, meditation, and satsang (and more). This is a conversation that bridges ancient wisdom with modern life. A classic, inspiring and educational talk that everyone will take something from, especially if you have a mind that tends to disturb you - like me!

Our dialogue explores the interplay of the essence of true freedom and the vital role of meditation in discovering the unchanging Self.

Through personal anecdotes and insights, Katharine illuminates the path of self-discovery and the eternal quest to understand one’s true nature.

Here are a few of the profound takeaways (there are many):

➖ Satsang and good company support genuine spiritual growth

➖ The Bhagavad Gita is a living scripture, fully relevant today

➖ Freedom from the mind is the true aim of meditation

➖ The Gunas are constantly shaping our thoughts and actions

➖ Witness consciousness unlocks a deeper understanding of the Self

➖ Meditation reveals the unchanging nature of Being

➖ Self-discovery is a lifelong journey, enriched through teachings and experience

Find Katharine: unchangingbeing.com

Subscribe to Unchanging Being on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@unchangingbeing

Katharine’s current Bhagavad Gita cohort has already begun, although she offers other in-depth courses on the Upanishads, Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Yamas and Niyamas, regular satsang, a brilliant newsletter, and her new YouTube channel, which features teachings and meditations.

I loved spending time with my wise satsang friend and sharing this livestream episode with the Patreon community. I look forward to hearing what you take away from it.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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Today, I welcome Anjali Rao, a yoga teacher and author, to discuss her journey into yoga, the cultural and historical contexts of yoga, and the themes of gender and caste within the practice. We delve into the representation of women and gender-expansive folks in yoga history, the impact of caste on yoga practices, and the importance of diverse perspectives in understanding yoga's role in modern society. Anjali emphasizes the need for curiosity, critical thinking, and the ability to hold paradoxes in our understanding of yoga and its teachings.

Key moments from our talk;

➖ Caste and patriarchy significantly impact modern yoga practices.

➖ Yoga is often misrepresented as a monolithic practice.

➖ Diverse perspectives are essential for understanding yoga's complexities.

➖ Curiosity and questioning are vital for personal growth.

➖ Yoga can serve as a tool for resistance against societal norms.

➖ The importance of community and dialogue in yoga practice.

Find her new book, Yoga As Embodied Resistance: A Feminist Lens in Caste, Gender And Sacred Resilience in Yoga History, and join her upcoming reading circle HERE

Anjali on IG HERE

I really enjoyed receiving more contextual history and thought-provoking research presented by Anjali, and mostly her passion for sharing knowledge. I know you will take away something to contemplate in your positionality in the yoga world, as well as in your personal relationship with the broad and diverse teachings of yoga.

in oneness,

Bobbi

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In this episode, I’m talking with Yarmila Alfonzetti, one of Australia’s leading arts professionals, a mother, a wife, a friend, and, in the truest sense of the word, a curious yogi.

Yarmila joins me with so much joy and openness to share her journey as a yogi. Together, we dive into themes of identity, ego, and what makes yoga retreats so special. She speaks about the gift of silence in practice, the experience of bliss, and how personal growth brings its own responsibilities.

Along the way, we reflect on the wisdom of our many teachers and the transformative power of retreats, reminding us that yoga is truly a lifelong journey of self-discovery and deeper understanding.

Here are a few of the nuggets we explore:

➖ Accepting our inner seeking nature can be challenging.

➖ The ego can be a significant barrier to growth.

➖ Silence and meditation become more important as practice deepens.

➖ The path of seeking is often filled with challenges and fears.

➖ Morality and kindness are essential in the pursuit of truth.

➖ Yoga retreats offer space for real learning and personal growth.

I loved this candid and spontaneous conversation with Yarmila. She mentioned that she always tries to be the best person in the room, and I believe she truly is.

This chat really feels like sitting down with two friends, and I think you’ll feel that too.

✨ Also, tune in to the intro for a special scholarship offer for our India retreat—open to one of our Curious Yogi Podcast listeners!

In oneness,

Bobbi

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In today's episode of Good Company on a Curious Yogi, Hirdaya and I explore the significance of good company in spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of Shravan (hearing), Manan (reflection), and Nidhidhyasan (application) in deepening one's practice. We discuss the challenges of modern life, the power of pause, and the necessity of authentic conversations for inner transformation.

The dialogue highlights the need to choose uplifting thoughts and ultimately, Hirdaya reminds us of our true nature and the essence of sadhana as a journey of remembering and resting in beingness.

Takeaways from this enlightening conversation:

➖ Good company is essential for spiritual growth.

➖ The practice of Shravan, Manan, and Nidhi Dhyasan is vital.

➖ Choosing uplifting thoughts can transform your experience.

➖ Authentic conversations lead to inner transformation.

➖ The mind often forgets our true nature.

➖ Pausing in moments of discomfort is powerful.

➖ Sadhana is about remembering who you truly are.

➖ Inner work is the real advanced practice.

Find Hirdaya at: hirdayameditation.com

I hope you take as much inspiration and delight from this satsang company as I did. Stay tuned for more episodes like this!

In Oneness,

Bobbi

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In this powerful episode, I chat with Rodrigo Souza of Allihopa Yoga - from his living room in Malmö, Sweden. Rodrigo is the coolest yogi I’ve ever met, and more importantly, he lives yoga in every sense of the word.

We delve into the profound impact of yoga on trauma recovery and spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation through his journey, illustrating how adaptive yoga can transform lives by fostering resilience and healing.

Key Highlights:

➖ “Life is not against you; you are enough”

➖Yoga goes beyond physical postures; it’s about connection

➖Curiosity keeps us alive and engaged in life.

➖ How to empower students by offering agency in their practice

➖ Grief and joy coexist on the same spectrum.

➖Yoga should be accessible to everyone, regardless of ability

➖Inclusive language enhances the yoga experience for all.

➖”This is perfect, or this is perfect…”

Connect with Rodrigo:

Instagram: @allihopayoga

Web: www.allihopayoga.com/

Practice with Rodrigo:

Yoga for Disabled Folks: Accessible & Adaptive Practices for those with Limited Mobility & Wheelchair Users a 10-hour online course With Rodrigo Souza on demand.

https://www.accessibleyogaschool.com/yoga-for-disabled-folks

I loved exploring the true essence of yoga with Rodrigo. We are aligned in our understanding of why stillness and meditation are emphasized, and Rodrigo shed light on the importance of reclaiming yoga from commercial biases and ableism for me. This inspiring talk serves as a beacon of hope and empowerment for all.

I got so fired up and touched with this convo, I promise you will too.

And I’ll always remember how to hug the cactus.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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Today, I’m happy to be sharing this delightful conversation with one of my favourite people, my dear friend Zach, a lifelong practitioner of sadhana who grew up in the Indian Himalayas at a meditation institute, in the company of an enlightened Guru.

I waited a while to finally get Zach onto the show, as he is a true yogi, but one who spends his time privately. In this episode, we explore the profound journey of self-discovery and sadhana with insights from Zach’s lifetime in the Himalayas.

Here’s what we discuss:

➖ The impact of growing up in a spiritual community

➖ The challenges and choices in a life dedicated to sadhana

➖ Insights from Swamiji's teachings on freedom and self-realization

➖The balance between worldly duties and spiritual practice

I really loved hearing Zach's reflections on the value of continuously choosing to live in truth and the importance of surrounding oneself with good company. You know, living our sadhana?

I promise you’ll enjoy Zach as much I do, and also take some points to get curious about when delving into the essence of living a life of freedom and authenticity.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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Hi Curious Yogis,

I’m here with my friend Vijay and fellow meditator, and I’m so excited to share the first rendition of a new podcast format I'm calling Good Company. It’s a part of The Curious Yogi Podcast, created to offer something a little different: spontaneous, live-streamed satsang that invites you, the community of listeners and Patreon members, into deeper connection and active participation.

In this inaugural conversation, recorded live in Copenhagen, we dive straight into the heart of what it means to walk the spiritual path while still being fully human. It’s a real, unscripted exchange. Just two seekers exploring the paradoxes of life and truth together.

We touch on the nature of mind, the illusion of control, the role of desire and attachment, and reflect on timeless teachings like the Bhagavad Gita, all while holding space for not-knowing and being present with what is.

Most of all, this episode is a celebration of satsang, the kind of good company that nourishes and supports true inquiry.

In this episode:

• The paradox of being human and aware
• How desire and attachment shape our experience
• Wisdom from the Bhagavad Gita and other sacred texts
• The deep value of spiritual friendship and satsang

🎧 About this Format Good Company is for all of us who want more live, engaged spiritual dialogue. It’s about presence over perfection, connection over performance. And it’s a way to offer more value and opportunities to get involved, especially for our Patreon supporters and Curious Yogi community.

🙏🏽 Thanks for being here. If this conversation resonates, we’d love to hear from you. Your presence and reflections are part of what makes this offering come alive.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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In this episode, I chat with Ram Jain — a fifth-generation yogi and founder of Arhanta Yoga, with ashrams in both India and the Netherlands. Ram’s journey began at a Vedic school at age 8, and his life has since been dedicated to teaching yoga as a path to self-realization and empowerment.

We talk about his evolution from aspiring dancer to spiritual teacher, how yoga is perceived differently across cultures, and the deeper meaning behind practices like Sankhya and Gyan Yoga. Ram has a beautiful way of flipping questions back on me, sparking some deep reflection on identity, ego, and the dance between individuality and oneness.

He also shares practical advice on choosing a yoga teacher training, including the value of hands-on teaching and staying rooted in tradition.

Takeaways from our conversation:

➖ Yoga is ultimately about coming home to yourself.

➖ Our background shapes how we understand and experience yoga.

➖ Some Western students find ideas like karma and reincarnation a bit unfamiliar at first.

➖ Sankhya Yoga brings a logical lens to deep questions about who we are.

➖ Life unfolds in its own perfect timing — things come when we’re ready.

➖ Each soul is unique, yet part of something greater.

➖ Yoga invites us to explore who we are beneath all the labels.

➖ A strong yoga teacher training should include real-world teaching practice.

➖ Experiencing yoga in its cultural roots can bring deeper insight and connection.

Find Ram:

🌐 www.arhantayoga.org

📸 IG: @arhanta.yoga

This conversation made me smile, stretch my brain, and sit with some big, beautiful paradoxes. I’d love to hear what stood out to you.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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Today I chat with celebrated yoga teacher and author Reema Datta who is on a mission to change that with her recent book The Yogi’s Way: Transform Your Mind, Health, and Reality, which offers a twelve-week self-guided course that empowers readers to break free from the destructive tendencies of their minds and experience lasting peace.

Reema shares insights from her own sadhana and of course, her book, exploring the profound influence of family on her spiritual journey, the importance of inner peace, and the foundations of yoga practice. She emphasizes the teachings of Advaita Vedanta, the interconnection of service and spirituality, and the need for cultural sensitivity in yoga.

Here are some highlights I took away with me;

➖The essence of yoga goes beyond physical practice

➖The real teachings focus on mental purification, which requires meditation & contemplation

➖Service & spirituality go hand in hand

➖Cultural sensitivity is crucial in sharing yoga practices

➖It's okay to mispronounce Sanskrit; focus on intention & authenticity

➖All-day yoga emphasizes breath awareness throughout daily life

➖Yoga and Ayurveda work together for self-realization and healing

➖Community & friends on this path are essential

Visit Reema online and join her 12-week Yogi’s Way Course Starting September 21st www.ReemaYoga.com

Buy the book HERE

Connect with Reema on IG @reemayoga

I really enjoyed Reema's book and this beautiful conversation. They highlight the need for a broader, more enriched narrative about the teachings of yoga and how we live them daily. I’d highly recommend both as support for your yoga, wherever you are in your journey.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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In this enlightening episode, I’m talking to a friend and master yogini, Deep Priya, who has been teaching Patanjali Yog Sutras since 1986. Deep Priya shares her profound journey through yoga, dance, and meditation, exploring the interconnectedness of these practices.

The conversation delves into the essence of the witness self, the nature of the mind, and the path to liberation through meditation and self-awareness.

Deep Priya explores and emphasizes the importance of being present in the moment, understanding the nature of thoughts, and the journey towards achieving peace through meditation. The discussion delves into the differences between samadhi and kevalya, the significance of Patanjali's wisdom in modern life, and the transformative power of meditation in accessing deeper states of consciousness.

Here are some key takeaways:

➖Authenticity in dance and yoga comes from deep self-awareness

➖Patanjali's teachings serve as a guide for meditators seeking liberation

➖The witness self is a crucial aspect of understanding one's true nature

➖Meditation is essential for comprehending Patanjali's teachings

➖The mind's perception can be both beneficial and detrimental

➖Kundalini represents a deeper connection to the universe

➖The journey of self-discovery is ongoing and requires patience

➖The essence of yoga is to achieve peace, and peace is the ultimate goal of spiritual practice

Make sure to head over to A Curious Yogi Patreon page to listen to Deep Priya's full audio track of Sanskrit singing Patanjali’s first Paad.

And join me for Living Yoga Sadhana 6-week Immersion beginning May 18th HERE

I truly enjoyed and was delighted by this conversation and all the inspiration and wisdom Deep Priya shared. I promise you will, too.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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Today I’m joined by a real modern-day yogi and meditator live from the Himalayas. Mr. Richard Taylor became Dikpal when he met Swami Shyam in 1973. He’s been meditating ever since, and in this delightful and illuminating conversation, Dikpal shares his wisdom from living and studying with a Self-realized teacher for 50 years and coming to understand the purpose of this human life.

We touch on a lot here, but here are just a few of the highlights:

➖ Journey from having it all and still being miserable to having an experience of “regaining the innocence and seeing the truth behind the appearances”

➖ “The experience of perfection, it’s like when you hear it, you know it in the deepest depths of your being as the truth”.

➖ Dikpal answers my question: What is that power that covers the sense of perfection in a human being?

➖ “The essence of sadhana, spiritual practice, to be this, that, no, it’s to know that you are pure being, untouchable by any event.”

➖ Yogastah: to be established in Yog

➖ Method of inquiry, meditation and mantra to open the direct experience

➖ “When you’re meditating, you let go of holding onto individual perception. The life, the awareness, is eternal, it is out of time.”

You can’t really find Dikpal on the internet, but let us know what you think of this talk and how your meditation practice is going.

I really enjoyed this conversation, both when we had it live in Dikpal's living room and then again when I listened to it, when I really needed it, back here in Sweden. It was refreshing to hear again about the inevitable covering power of the human being and how to always know how to return to that Pure Being in the practice of meditation - and of course, Satsang.

Thanks for being here with me for another season of a Curious Yogi Podcast.

In appreciation and oneness,

Bobbi

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Such a treat to compile these key moments and threads of knowledge that have been woven throughout the past season of a Curious Yogi Podcast.

Today I give my thoughts on everything picked up in the past season and share my reflections on the endlessly inspiring topics to support our continual unfoldment in sadhana.

Enjoy special moments of wisdom shared by Daniel Simpson, Stewart Gilchrist, Sheena Sood, Acharya Shunya, Magnust Fridh, Prasad Rangnekar, Mayank, Lars Ims and Shaarda.

Let me know what your thoughts have been for season 3!

What did you love? What do you want more of? And how is your sadhana unfolding?

See you soon and take care of each other.

In love and oneness, Bobbi

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Another great, illuminating conversation with the ever generous, one and only Prasad Rangnekar. You may know him from his popular Instagram account with his 30 years of teaching and mentoring wisdom under his belt that he delivers in digestible, relatable nuggets.

Today my intention was to “get deep” with Prasad and we definitely hit that for all you spiritually curious seekers out there. We discuss the real purpose behind spiritual work and the willingness to actually approach it with commitment, faith and dedication.

Here’s what we touched on;

➖ “The end all be all of yoga is refine the mind”

➖ “We are co-creators, always impacted and intersected by different variables”

➖ “You have to be willing to do the work, to go through the fire of tapasya”

➖ “The world is not your cheerleader, it’s your audience”

➖ Abhyasa, vairagya and viveka

➖ “The ideal Guru is not the fantasy you think it is”

You can find Prasad on his IG page @yogaprasad_institute or on his website: prasadrangnekar.com

This conversation left me remembering that this is a long game, the short wins may come but there certainly are no shortcuts to refining the mind and realizing the truth of who we are.

Prasad sprinkles knowledge bombs in the form of epic one-liners throughout this episode and I know you’ll find some takeaways to contemplate in your own sadhana.

in oneness,

Bobbi

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Lars Ims is a meditator and author who has spent his life immersed in sadhana under the guidance of his Guru, Swami Shyam.

He is also a friend, so he is the perfect yogi to discuss the real meaning of Sadhana. It’s such a great joy to share in the Satsang space, where he delivers the true meaning of sadhana, the importance of “sattwifying” our lives so the light of the Self can shine through, and ultimately, how meditation is the way.

I love this conversation because it centers around freedom. Whether in the spiritual paths we explore, how we apply our critical thinking or how we move through the world with our dharmas - whatever we do, the Self is always free.

Here are a few points we touched on;

➖ The goal of sadhana is to know the state which is always free

➖ The final step of sadhana cannot be an effort from your human side

➖ Vivek, vairagya, abhyasa

➖ The mind is not the problem - it’s how we relate to the mind

➖ Exploring sadhana and finding your own way to express your spiritual life

Find Lars book HERE

Connect with Lars on IG HERE

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Hey yoga nerds! This one is for you.

Daniel Simpson makes timeless insights accessible and relevant. He’s the author of The Truth of Yoga, an engaging overview of history and philosophy. He also hosts the Ancient Futures podcast. His latest course is a year-long immersion, The Path of Knowledge – you can find out more and join here.

In today’s engaging, informative and light-hearted conversation, Daniel offers up so much inspiration from ancient yogic knowledge to applied modern practice. He shares his journey of “so many wrong turns to find the right path” and eloquently speaks to the misconceptions of yoga. Amidst the confusion of yoga in modern times, Daniel invites us to keep asking questions and “ come back to the basics”.

We discuss Sankhya Yog and Advaita Vedanta as well as the defining elements of “Yoga” as meditation according to Patanjali and other Vedic scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita.

A few good laughs for those into yogic humour as Daniel illuminates the teachings with humility, kindness and humour.

I know you’ll love this one.

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Today I’m graced with the presence of the one and only master Padma Yogi. Padma is a certified advanced meditation teacher from the International Meditation Institute in India and one of Canada’s most respected teachers.

In today’s satsang conversation, Padma brings the ancient knowledge of yoga to life with eloquence and clarity, answering my questions with knowledge and presence.

Padma makes the teachings accessible so all the curious yogi’s listening can begin to inquire and unfold the knowledge and meditation practice for themselves.

Learn more about Padma’s India Retreat 2025: padmameditation.com/product/retreat-in-india-early-bird/

Connect with Padma on FB: www.facebook.com/PadmaYogaTV

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Today I share in a heartfelt discussion on the oneness that sadhana unfolds and the unending polarities of life, beginning with celebration and despair.

My dear friend Truus Breukers (Tripti) is a registered nurse, holds a master's in child psychology, and is a children’s book author living between Northern India and the Netherlands in a “dynamic exchange”. She is a creator, a hiker, a wife, a friend, a generously giving spirit and she is a sadhak.

In our satsang, we discuss experience on “two tracks”, how important friends are on this path, holding space, defining freedom and how much meditation works!

I hope you enjoy Tripti’s expression as much as I do.

in oneness,

Bobbi

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Swami Svatmananda is a rare scholar who has delighted audiences worldwide with his lectures on various Vedic knowledge. His rare combination of innate skills, broad life experience and dedicated scriptural study translates into a uniquely comprehensive approach to teaching and applying ancient wisdom in modern times. Swami Svatmananda’s teaching style makes the elusive ancient wisdom accessible to all who earnestly seek it.

In our talk together we discuss studying the Vedas practically, how essential is the teacher, having time for contemplation, ending suffering and so much more!

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In this episode, I’m talking to Magnus Fridh, a teacher of yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. Magnus is also one of the founders of The Mindfulness App. His latest book, “The Art of Stillness in a Noisy World” (Hardie Grant), is about how to find tranquillity and peace in everyday life.

Magnus started meditating in his teens and immersed himself in the subject through Tibetan Buddhism and university studies in Indology.

Magnus and I discuss the power of meditation to anchor us in life's ups and downs, the many doorways into stillness, and both the science of meditation and the philosophy of compassion that can help get us out of rumination and into the ananda maya kosha. We also discuss trusting the hyper-focus of ADHD and how yoga off the mat in the coming years is more important than ever.

Find Magnus:

Podcast: About Yoga Meditation Podcast

Website www.aboutyoga.se/om-oss

Art of Stillness in a Noisy World: Buy the book

IG: www.instagram.com/magnus_fridh

In oneness,

Bobbi

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And I let you in on why I decided to do something as crazy as hosting a retreat there and of course, invite you to join me for an incredible journey in this lesser-explored area of Northern India in March 2025. Come explore the magic!

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✨ Hit me up at yoga@bobbipaidel.com if you're curious and want to discuss it in more detail.

Thanks for being here dear Curious Yogi 🙏

I am honoured to introduce you to this week's guest, Sheena Sood, PhD, an Assistant Professor of Sociology, activist, yoga practitioner, and healing justice visionary. Sheena is on the editorial board of Race & Yoga Journal; is a co-founder of Yogis for Palestine - and the founder of Yoga Warrior Tales. Her research is focused on what she calls Omwashing; the weaponization of yoga by far-right imperialist forces and military and policing institutions.

Sheena gives incredible insight and uncomfortable facts to direct our attention, contemplation and action toward the “deeply unfree world” in which we all participate.

We dig into the important topic and difficult reality of the oppressive systems in power along with the responsibility yoga practitioners have to examine and question them if we sincerely wish to shift the collective towards liberation and embodied freedom for all.

References:

• I referenced some of Sheena's published work and highly recommend reading more from her sheenashining.com/publications/
• Aljazeera Article; ‘Om-washing’: Why Modi’s Yoga Day Pose Is Deceptive
• Undrowned Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals by Alexis Pauline Gumbs

Connect with Sheena:

• Sheenas Instagram instagram.com/sheena_shining/
• Yoga Warrior Tales Instagram (for your kids!) instagram.com/yogawarriortales/
• Yogis for Palestine Instagram instagram.com/yogis4palestine/
• Sign up for Sheena's newsletter pages.sheenashining.com/newsletter
• Yoga Warrior Tales Program {Note link correction] yogawarriortales.podia.com/

Thanks for listening!

Bobbi

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A special guest and inspiration today is the one and only Arohini Narain, Chief HR and Strategy officer from Lucknow, India. But more than a successful businesswoman, Ruhi is a satsangee first and foremost.

In this episode Arohini shares the wisdom of her spiritual master who has guided her through her successes and challenges in life. She speaks with clarity and conviction in the teachings and shares the resting places shes’ cultivated within herself which allows her the freedom and strength to know her spiritual master and her ashram are always with her.

We touch on

➖ The confusion between spirituality and religion

➖ Worshipping the universal being in all

➖ How to overcome suffering of a divided world

➖ Neti Neti

➖ The true meaning of "ashram" and so so much more!

I hope you take as much practical knowledge as possible to begin to find the same spiritual joy Ruhi has and live your worldly life just as beautiful!

Thanks for listening!

In Oneness,

Bobbi

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Raw. Real. Totally Joyful.

Richard Grønlie and Line Sortehaug made a huge impression when I met them earlier this year. They are a Norwegian married couple with three kids, they are yoga teachers, and they are addicts.

Their story is one of transformation and redemption. They share their views on life, yoga, recovery and how to handle the ups and downs that will inevitably come our way. Richard and Line walk the talk, they are role models to anyone struggling with addiction, in any capacity. And also a reminder to us all that another way of life is always, always possible.

Find Richard and Line’s yoga space Styrkestua IG HERE and FB HERE

Check out Back in the Ring Foundation at backinthering.no

And check out my recent episode (S3 Ep8) with Alexander, the founder of Back in the Ring HERE

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For me, the healing, the coming home, starts with shame. And is currently seeped in gratitude.

In this solo episode, I share my personal story woven together with words from wise teachers and thinkers. Borrowed from the sages, saints and sponsors who have inspired my own inquiry into addiction, mental health and healing, I share my take aways from 6 years of sobriety.

The intention in this honest, and unpolished episode is to share my hope, courage and strength for any other yogis or seekers out there struggling with addictions, compulsions and their own "stinking thinking".

Let’s all remember Swamiji’s words; “God lives in the effort.”

In this episode, I mention a few resources

➖Yoga and the 12 Steps: www.y12sr.com

➖And check out this lit Season 1, Episode 25 with Nikki in season 1 HERE

➖Gabor Mate’s book, “In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction” HERE

And, connect below if you’d like to connect or reflect privately on this episode.

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This week's guest is Mayank in New Zealand, he is first and foremost a yogi and meditator. He teaches Somatics, Restorative Movement & QiGong at the Wisdom of Meditation Centre in Te Horo, New Zealand.

Mayank and I discuss his story of growing up in a religious home and talk about the expanded meaning of the “G” word (GOD!). Mayank graciously shares his lifetime of study and meditation in India and how to live our awareness practically, in a life filled with many ups and downs.

He shares with me on how to “build the relationship” with meditation over time, so that “meditation does me, I don’t do meditation.”

Find Mayank HERE:

Retreat: .wisdomofmeditation.com/retreat-himalaya-2024

Kirtan: spirit-of-kirtan.bandcamp.com

Season 1 episode 12 with Shikhaa HERE

A great conversation, I hope you enjoy it, and thanks for listening!

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I’d like to introduce you to Dr. Shyam Ranganathan a field-changing researcher, scholar, author, and teacher of philosophy, and an expert in the neglected traditions of Indian moral philosophy, which covers practical questions of how to live, what to aim for, and what we should value—including Yoga.

Find Dr. Shyam Ranganthan 100 Hour Level 1 Yoga Philosophy Training and other courses at: yogaphilosophy.com/level-1-and-2-certification

Find his most recent book Yoga - Anticolonial Philosophy HERE

I’m looking forward to discussing this episode during our next monthly Satsang which always takes place on the first Sunday of every month.

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Today I’m joined by R. Alexander Medin, a certified Ashtanga Teacher and all around amazing human with an incredible capacity for giving and sharing yoga with generosity, joy and clarity.

Alexander shares his story and perspective with immense insight from transitioning from professional boxer to breakdancer to ballet dancer to being certified by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois - an honor achieved by only 33 individuals.

Alexander and I discuss his work with addicts and inmates, using the body as a tool and how the real yoga is to meet the challenges of life.

And SO much more....

Join myself and Alexander at his Norges Yoga Festival in Norwary this July: norgesyogafestival.no/en/home

Find Nøsen Yoga and Mountain Hotel HERE or on IG: @nosenyoga

Check out his work with the Back in the Ring Foundation: backinthering.no

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Wow wow wow! This episode was incredibly delightful to record and edit because it is packed to the brim with knowledge rooted in freedom and can be applied practically without any struggle.

A jewel in my podcast treasure chest and a real privilege to introduce you to Shaarda, a Shashtri Scholar with a PhD in Vedant, a poet, a photographer, a lover of India, a fellow satsangee and a wise friend who showers us with knowledge in this conversation.

Shaardaji and I get right into why we need spiritual people, her experience of meeting Swamiji, the most important practice of attending the knower, the second most important practice of never believing your thoughts and asking ourselves…what is it that we really want?

Trust me, dear curious yogi, this is one of the most charming and practical episodes for anyone who never wants to be unhappy.

Sit down and relax with Shaarda and I.

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Simon is a registered nurse, a yoga practitioner and a certified teacher.

Simon is also my partner in freedom and in life and it was such a joy to have his perspective and lived wisdom on a Curious Yogi. He is a Swede of few words, but yes, those words are very carefully selected and wonderful.

Our conversation today is focused on Seva or selfless service, healthcare work and charity. Where do they all intersect with our sadhana or spiritual lives?

Support our +Lamb Trek on June 15th for children living with HIV in India trek.positivelamb.com/t/trek-ldn

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In this episode, I’m talking to Alka Srivastava, an extraordinarily advanced meditator and total master who has devoted her life to unfolding Self-awareness. Alka is the youngest daughter of Swami Shyam, founder of the International Meditation Institute in the Himalayas of India.

She has been meditating and singing since age three and has spent her life studying the ancient scriptures as illuminated by Swamiji. In this special episode Alka shares her knowledge and wisdom in a way that applies to all who wish to find that inner sense of peace and knowing who they truly are.

Find more from Alka here: www.madhuralka.com and facebook.com/MadhurAlka

Join her Inspirational Bhagavad Gita Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/groups/inspirationalgita/

Thanks for listening!

In oneness and delight,

Bobbi

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Another mind-stretching conversation with teacher and spiritual friend Stewart Gilchrist. We recorded this in Rishikesh during Stew's retreat and it is such a joy and privilege to share it with you.

We cover a lot of terrain in this packed episode. Here’s a peek:

➖ Hinduism and Hindutvas

➖Santana Dharma or the Eternal Truth and understanding the ancient aspects of yoga

➖Why people do yoga to get fit and what they're missing

➖What will be the saviour of modern yoga

➖Neti Neti and meditation

➖Understanding the kleshas, particularly abhinevesha

➖The Guru Shishya relationship

➖Mooladhara and communitarianism

And ultimately our conversation revolves around getting in touch with your true Self, the eternal truth.

Find Stew in London at eastlondonschoolofyoga.com

I told Stew I intended to get to the real essence of yoga in this conversation and I think we reached there. Enjoy friends!

In oneness,

Bobbi

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A loaded, joyful episode filled with satsang and conversation with my dear friend and fellow yogi Anandi Brownstein - a cinematographer and documentary director who shares her lived wisdom with us from a lifetime of meditating and growing up in the Himalayas of India.

We surf on some profound concepts and share each of our unique perspectives. Nandi shares her thoughts on life and practice that we can all begin to think about for ourselves;

➖cultivating inner expansiveness as a brilliant tool to move effortlessly in the world;

➖the yogic work of purification and expansion;

➖ maintaining peace as an individual;

➖why confusion happens and how to get out of it and;

➖not identifying with any limiting idea that confines you.

She also reads a verse from Sri Nisaragadatta Maharaj’s book of discourse called “I am That” and we discuss Josh Scheri’s podcast “The Emerald”.

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This week's guest - is the trailblazing Vedic spiritual teacher Acharya Shunya. With brilliance, generosity and grace, Shunya shares her stories and the Vedic teachings in a totally approachable way. She leaves us with much to take away and apply in a practical yet profound way.

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In Oneness,

Bobbi

I’ll be back with new episodes and illuminating conversations every other week beginning April 12th.

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See you soon, sweet friends, and stay curious. ❤️

in oneness,

Bobbi

As Vijay and I adventured for a few days in the Himalayas, we had a special meeting with this very same Baba before we recorded this episode. As we discuss what we’re experiencing and understanding in our own sadhana, highlighted by the teachings of our shared Guru, Babaji, and other enlightened beings, I’ve clipped in some of our talk with Babaji from his little room at the temple.

Here are some of the major points we circle on:

➖08:55 Place everything at the feet of Guru

➖16:52 The world will keep pushing your buttons

➖18:01 How to be like the trees meditating

➖22:09 Grief of death and knowing unborn

➖34:30 We are the eternal Being, not beings

➖42:35 Babaji and Zero-ness - just empty your thoughts

➖49:29 Burning karm and don’t interfere with nature

➖55:42 Guidance is important - hold somebody’s hand to walk this road

➖61: 50 Surrender everything, even Sattwa or goodness

➖1:08:10 Making any being less than God is a kind of violence

Connect with Vijay Shyam at www.nondual.dk www.linktr.ee/vijayshyam108

This delightful and deep conversation focuses on egolessness, surrender, death and living a truly illuminated life of oneness by knowing all as God, or Guru. This truly celebrates the highest knowledge, great company and another successful season of A Curious Yogi Podcast.

So sit back, relax, and come to the Himalayas with Vijay and me. I look forward to seeing you next season.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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Today’s guest is the founder and director of AyurYoga Eco-Ashram Krishna Chaitanya. Having lived and studied in ashrams, seeking the wisdom of Guru's for 12 years, he has been trying to understand what it means to be spiritual from a realistic standpoint and made it his mission to unlearn everything he learned over the years.

In this enlightening conversation, Krish shares his vision of living and studying yoga and spirituality. Here are some of the highlights:

➖08:45 The highest gift is spiritual knowledge

➖14:04 A space for yoga not in the extremes but rather focuses on freedom

➖19:00 How to experience life without feeling the world is a problem

➖24:51 How life traps us

➖35:40 Offending students with talk of spiritual hypocrisy

➖51:07 Personalizing our practice to our needs, not wants

➖1:01:15 What is selfless service really?

Find Krish HERE: www.ayuryoga-ashram.com

I really enjoyed celebrating my own yoga and teaching journey, which was expanded during my time at Ayuryoga Ashram back in 2020. I promise you’ll find something from this conversation for your practice (and your life).

in oneness,

Bobbi

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Today’s brilliant conversation is a peek into the lesser-known and profound Avadhoot Gita with a very special yogi, author, musician and teacher, Seegla Vistar Brecher. The Avadhoot Gita of Dattatraya: Song of the Unborn is a deep, meditative exploration of a 9th-century Advaita Vedanta text. Vistar offers her unique vision and interpretation of the Avadhoot and reveals the essence behind our collective, universal journey.

We touch on so much! But here are a few key moments:

➖13:50 Vistars Sadhana, how do you live the freedom you know exists?

➖18:38 Advadhoot describes all pairs of opposites of the human condition and transcends them

➖26:41 Reading Chapter 6 verse 3: The mind as blissful

➖36:24 The essence of the practice is when you know there is no separation between you and the world

➖46:26 The choice of the yogi is to walk through the portal

➖56:13 Reading Chapter 7 verse 9: The yogi is both free from yog and lack of yoga

➖1:02:31 Reading Chapter 7 verse 4: Where does the unease come from?

You can connect with Vistar at rahasyageet.com and find her music HERE

And I highly recommend grabbing your own copy of The Avadhoot Gita of Dattatraya: Song of the Unborn HERE

Vistar finishes the talk today by letting us know what is the greatest practice of a yogi - to watch. Ah, so refreshing, illuminating, inspiring and spacey - this is one of my favourite episodes yet.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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In this episode, I talk to the ever-fresh and brilliant Prasad Rangnekar. Humble and humorous with a way of connecting the listener to the underlying essence of yoga is, with total clarity, Prasad has been teaching and living those teachings of yoga as a scientific system of spirituality for nearly 30 years.

Today, he gives us a broader context to consider when arriving at the practices and study of yoga, as well as the utmost importance of studentship. I ask him how we can practice yoga today while respecting the roots, the origins, and the culture from which it arises. He amazingly expounds all my questions with analogies and inquiries from which we can all learn.

Here’s just a tiny sample of the key knowledge points:

➖08:20 Yoga as the spiritual, cultural capital of India

➖15:19 There needs to be respect for this grand narrative of yoga

➖20:41 Yoga is an ecosystem

➖33:09 Yoga as a longer path of Self-transformation

➖39:48 The confusion of a “yoga teacher” after a 200-hour training

➖47:42 Recognize the volume of ground we have to cover

➖51:12 Finding your teacher is extremely important, not just a teacher

➖53:15 Sangha is a spiritual community of fellow seekers with a deeper resonance

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Or follow his popular IG account HERE @yogaprasad_institute

I left this conversation with my heart open for the yoga we so thoroughly discussed. The yoga which can never, and should never, be extracted in part from the whole, magnificent Self that we all aspire to know and reside in.

Whether you’re a student, teacher or simply curious about what yoga really is, there is something here for you.

in oneness,

Bobbi

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Today I share thoughts on the nature of the mind, resolutions or Sankalp, and how social media can keep us in conflict.

I invite you to contemplate the following in your sadhana;

➖ How does your mind work? Why do you think, feel, act, and relate the way you do?

➖ What might your life look like if your resolution was to simply know, accept and love yourself?

➖ What can you turn your attention towards that illuminates the perfection and wholeness of who you are beyond your personality?

Let me know your resolutions and your reflections on where you're free and where you still have work to do.

Thank you for being here, and sharing this path of sadhana together.

Let's keep connected!

in oneness,

Bobbi

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It is a total delight to share the Satsang space with friend, seeker, creator and teacher Sundaram. Originally from Poland, Sundaram has been studying and sharing Advait Vedant (non-dualism) teachings for 15 years. Today, we get into his story, along with the ancient wisdom from stories in Indian scriptures, how to find peace through meditation and satsang, plus so much more!

Some of our highlight moments:

➖19:39 Where we put our attention is everything

➖26:00 The choice we’re all facing at every moment

➖28:24 There’s no peace until we truly know ourselves

➖33:57 Burning the seeds of ignorance

➖43:17 Importance of inspiration

➖47:00 Meditation is not about removing your thoughts

➖49:02 A story from Yog Vashisht

Connect with Sundaram and subscribe to Yog Tales: www.yogtales.com/

Watch Episode 1 of Yog Vashisht Animated HERE

This is a pretty deep conversation which explores the subtle yet powerful message of wisdom in Advait Vedant. Listen with an open heart and consider what you might expound for yourself by contemplating the ever-present witness through meditation.

And let us know what you think!

in oneness,

Bobbi

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In this episode, I’m talking to my dear friend Devon Pipars, a masterful meditator & teacher with years of experience exploring our topic today of self-inquiry. We share our thoughts and experiences of arriving at a place of wholeness through inquiring deeper through mediation.

Here’s what we discuss:

➖07:56 The big question we ask ourselves is, “Why am I here?”

➖18:07 Divine disillusionment

➖20:40 Who am I as the Self, not as the person?

➖27:24 How to unlearn

➖30:15 The energy of awareness is acceptance

➖46:00 How to reconcile the state of the world?

➖1:03:00 This is an awakening

Connect with Devon on IG or FB

Find her at divine-meditation.com as well as withinmeditation.com & hellocore.com

Thanks for joining Devon and me for this real and candid satsang where we simply share honestly. If you’re really curious about the nature of who you are beyond the individual person you think yourself to be, then you’ll enjoy this one.

Let us know what you think!

in oneness,

Bobbi

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Here’s a few gems we pack into the conversation;

➖04:50 Shunning rituals and rediscovering yoga

➖11:10 Ira’s quest from material success to a deeper purpose

➖16:05 Finding teachers in books

➖16:19 We are our own best Gurus

➖19:07 As a yogi searching, sometimes you will get lost

➖22:40 Yoga is a discipline

➖30:30 Balance in our practice and our lives

Find Ira’s books, online classes and retreats at www.iratrivedi.in

Find her teacher trainings and charity at www.yoglove.in

Connect with her on IG @iratrivedi

Easy going and insightful, Ira transcends her “celebrity yoga teacher” title and shares her joy with us. I totally loved this conversation and I hope you do too!

in oneness,

Bobbi

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Today, I touch on 5 non-yoga habits that have skyrocketed my practice and give you some insight into how they might look in your life.

Check out all the shoutouts I mentioned in the episode:

➖ 10-week sadhana and satsang meetup beginning December 5th. Join here: momence.com/s/97481981

➖ Book: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker

➖ If you're inspired to support World AIDS Day please visit: tribeoflambs.com/donate/world-aids-day/

➖ Podcast Episode on Living Peace through Ahimsa: rss.com/podcasts/acuriousyogi/734136/

➖ Book Atomic Habits by James Clear

There are some interesting points to contemplate and experiment with. Let me know how it goes.

Thanks for listening!

in oneness,

Bobbi

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This weeks episode is an important one as I share in deep conversation with

Ned Rosch a certified yoga teacher and social justice activist based out of Portland, Oregon. Ned is a graduate of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine’s ‘Healing the Wounds of War’ program, has taught yoga in Gaza in 2014 and 2020 and authored a chapter in the book ‘Stories of Personal Transformation: Reclaiming Judaism from Zionism’

Today we touch on Ned’s spiritual journey, the facts of the current situation of Israel and historical palestine, and he really helps me understand the importance of learning the historical context as a precursor to any action or inaction in a deeply political time. We get into the powerful human impact that Ned has witnessed both during his time in Gaza and his advocacy work in the US. We speak about the discomfort of being a social justice yoga warrior and how important it is for each of us to find purpose and sustainable energy to feel connected to a journey that is meaningful and contributes to justice , peace and the liberation of all people.

Important points:

➖ 14:15 What is zionism?

➖24:16 A cry heard from Jewish supporters of Palestine

➖26:13 How to not feel burn out and connected

➖28:17 Importance of understanding historical context

➖37:08 Where yoga is needed most

➖50:09 Religion is not the problem

➖58:59 Where we have to find meaning

Ned speaks with such pristine clarity that brings our awareness to the heart of conflict - and simulantously to hope and possibility of peace. I invite you to really contemplate the topics Ned and I discuss for yourself - and consider your purpose and your part in that meaningful journey.

in oneness,

Bobbi

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Today, I sit down with skilled teacher and sweet soul Virginia Edmond-Kent, whom I met on Lake Atitlan in 2020. Virginia has dedicated a decade to practicing and sharing the transformative power of yoga. She believes in the synergistic potential of combining plant medicine with yoga to heal trauma and promote personal growth. Her teachings encourage free thinking and transcendence of our current reality, empowering students to explore their inner landscapes and expand their consciousness.

We get into the profound expansion possible through yoga, vipassana, meditation and plant medicine. Virginia shares her personal stories and similar experiences with meditation and psychedelics.

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A few key topics:

➖ 08:01 What is metaphysics?

➖ 16:35 The down periods are for learning

➖ 27:20 We have to keep reminding each other to do the work

➖ 39:53 Importance of correct guide with yoga and psilocybin

➖ 45:01 Labelling the sensations to get back to the observer

➖ 49:03 Meditation is doing the opposite of what the body wants

Find Virginia on IG @virginialovelifeyoga and check out her course at sacredspace.mykajabi.com/shadow-shrooms-1

Virginia offers us a a gentle nudge of what is possible on the other side of negatively dense emotions and how to remember that our true nature is lovingkindness. I promise you’ll take some inspiration for your practice from this one!

In oneness,

Bobbi

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Such a meaningful conversation today with Tejal Patel, a first-generation Indian American yoga teacher, writer, podcaster, and community organizer. Tejal aims to educate and empower individuals and groups worldwide to practice yoga holistically and through a social justice equity lens.

Touchpoints;

➖ 14:10 Yoga is not a gift given to the world, it’s a relationship

➖23:31 Cultural appropriation vs appreciation

➖32:51 Social justice and yoga are intrinsically linked

➖37:21 What to do with our discomfort?

➖44:21 How you can take action and join larger collectives

➖46:00 Lululemon’s negative climate impact

Tejal can be found organizing and teaching at the revolutionary Tejal Yoga online studio, a primarily South Asian teacher-led yoga community focused on social justice actions and authentic, culturally rooted spiritual practices: www.tejalyoga.com

Also mentioned in the episode is www.abcdyogi.com & www.yogaisdeadpodcast.com

Connect with Tejal on IG: @tejalyoga

This discussion is filled with practical ways we can all begin to examine the inequalities in the communities and systems we’re a part of, along with many tangible pathways to taking action right now. Tejal's clarity, conviction and well-spoken wisdom will leave you with much to consider.

In oneness,

Bobbi

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Today I share an elevated and joyful conversation with Kevin Hewitt. Master meditator, teacher and friend, Kevin has been living and teaching the principles of meditation for over 40 years. We dive into the connection of life, the big questions many of us curious yogis ask, and how to get beyond the fear of death we all share. He even offers us the chance to put what he’s teaching into practice with a guided meditation.

Here are a few highlights:

➖ 08:57 Being all alone and finding yoga in 1979

➖ 26:25 That treasure that you want is already there

➖ 29:49 What is the choice you can make right now that will actually serve you?

➖ 35:45 It all comes down to you and knowing you’re free

➖ 41:15 Guided meditation

If you’d like to connect with Kevin find him here: meditationspaceonline.com

And his livestream classes are available here: insighttimer.com/mso

I totally loved sharing the space with Kevin, his brilliance and sweetness are totally contagious. I promise you’ll find some inner freedom with this one!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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*Trigger warning: this episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is suffering from mental health and concerned with suicidal ideations, please know that help is available to you. Here are resources in Canada;

Talksuicide.ca Suicideprevention.ca Wellnesstogether.ca Mentalhealthcommission.ca

Today I’m joined by teacher and friend Ryan Leier, a globally known Yoga ambassador, leader of One Yoga community, founder of the non-profit initiative “Vinyasa Yoga for the Youth” and devoted student of the Krishnamacharya lineage, of which he has studied extensively with many of the most revered teachers in the modern history of yoga. Mental health challenges have recently altered Ryan's life and practice. This intense period of darkness has ignited in him a renewed relationship and passion for sharing the profound healing power of yoga.

In this heartfelt conversation, Ryan shares his struggles, triumphs, and deep wisdom learned through lived experience.

We touch on sooo much, but here’s a few key points:

➖ 11:09 How yoga can be a coping mechanism

➖ 18:45 When your whole life becomes the practice

➖ 25:49 There’s nothing to do but love each other

➖ 35:08 Treating one's teachers as friends and students as equals

➖ 48:22 Returning to the practice with 3 poses a day

➖ 54:03 A tale by Rumi: The Lion Tattoo

In this episode, Ryan mentions a few of his teachers; Danny Paradise, Srivatsa Ramaswami, Father Joe Pereira, and the Patanjali Sutra translation by Barbara Miller titled ‘Yoga: a Discipline of Freedom’.

Connect with Ryan and join the 40 days of Sadhana here: www.ryanleier.com/40-days or find him on IG: @ryanleier

With humility, grace and power, Ryan sweetly reminds us of how we can move forward from the most difficult times. Please listen, share and continue to spread awareness of mental health illness and how it affects all communities - yoga included.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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This weeks guest, Shelley Astrof is a master of meditation, educator, author and self proclaimed peace pioneer - love that! Today we explore the Bhagavad Gita and Shelley’s extraordinary vision of how we can take the profound teachings on life and spirituality into our modern day lives.

We really go deep into how meditation can transform our lives (especially from a young age!), the total relevance of the Gita’s lessons and just how to apply them. She shares with utmost joy, generosity and clarity, Shelley inspires us to go all in for joy and oneness. Enjoy!

A few of my favorite moments:

➖04:45 “Improve your marks, learn to meditate!”

➖17:25 Can meditation be taught?

➖25:55 The Bhagavad Gita - timeless wisdom addressing the human condition

➖33:00 Key teachings from the Gita

➖42:50 The value of the Gita in your every day life is making it your own

➖51:50 Your mind as your enemy or your best friend?

Connect with Shelley: www.knower.ca

This one of my favorite conversations yet. Ticking all the boxes of a perfectly insightful and delightful discussion bringing our attention to the highest.

Let me know what you think!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Today I’m joined by author, sommelier, and practicing Buddhist Keith Robinson. Since childhood, Crohn’s disease has been his life-long nemesis, companion, and teacher. Over his lifetime, Crohn’s brought him to the brink of death many times. Keith began to practice and study Nichiren Buddhist teachings at the age of 13.

This conversation is inspired by Keith’s recent memoir The Buddha in our Bellies, spanning continents and centuries in stories of identity and belonging — we ask ourselves where do we fit?

An illuminating and inspiring read, join Keith, his partner Yoshiko and the Buddha himself, to search for joy and purpose through suffering and despair. I highly recommend finding the book!

Amazon: https://a.co/d/7CNXnJ6

FB: The Buddha in our Bellies

Email Keith: pilgrimsofjoy@gmail.com

Here’s a few highlights from our chat:

➖06:10 Compassion is within every human being

➖22:05 Importance of a mentor

➖31:40 Making the practice your own

➖34:00 At our core, we all believe ourselves to have a purpose

➖37:05 Keith reads a chapter from the book (The Awakening)

➖41:15 Defining a spiritual life with community, teacher, daily practice & purpose

Learn more about Soka Gakkai and practicing Buddhism: www.sokaglobal.org/

A wonderful introduction to Nichiren Buddhism, a beautifully shared life story and many nuggets of wisdom that we can all learn from - regardless of our unique circumstances.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Today's enlightening conversation with Philosopher Madhuri Santanam Sondhi is a total privilege. At nearly 90 years old, she’s lived an extraordinary life. Madhuri has spent her life as a devoted wife to a celebrated politician, a mother to two children and also an Independent Research Scholar. She has a Masters in Philosophy from the University of Edinburgh and diplomas from the Universities of Oxford and London. She is also a Senior Fellow of the Indian Council of Philosophical Research. Friends with His Holiness the Dalai Lama for six-plus decades and a total devotee of her beloved Guru Swami Shyam.

Madhuri illuminates this episode with her wisdom, sweetness and delightfulness. Here’s what we touch on:

➖07:55 Madhuri’s search for her Guru & finally meeting him

➖11:39 What no one ever taught you

➖22:22 Inner peace, social peace, political peace

➖26:25 Peace and Oneness

➖32:30 Spiritual outlook to deal with problems

➖37:17 Crisis as a great teacher

➖52:45 What happens to the mind in meditation

It is my wish for us all that we have such peace and settledness in us at 90 years old. This conversation exemplifies the power of oneness possible between two people regardless of age or background when tuned into the Self.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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This week’s guest is yogi, educator, leader and speaker Jess LeBlanc. She aims to inspire others to build a healthy connection and interaction between the mind and body – two equally important entities in the pursuit of true health. This is a beautifully insightful conversation around community, belonging, connection, and further more - the interconnectedness of us all.

Special moments from the conversation:

➖14:08 Community is key. “This work is not designed to be done in isolation.”

➖18:33 A place for awareness and compassion

➖20:18 Quick and dirty simple tools

➖32:43 Everyone deserves a seat at the table

➖40:22 Get off the internet

Find tickets to Lucent Festival August 11-13 Cochrane, Alberta: www.embodiedliving.ca/lucent-festival IG @lucentfestival

Connect with Jess: www.jessleblanc.com

Jess is authentically living her life in the way that she teaches and leads. Her generosity of spirit shines through in this episode. I know you’ll take a little inspiration and wisdom for cultivating community and belonging in your own life.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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This week's seeker of freedom is again my dear friend and a great teacher Noah Heney. Noah was on the show in season one, episode 6, where he shared his brilliant story of transforming his life from one of self-destruction to one of freedom & bliss.

In this episode, we dive into the subtle yet powerful neutrality of breath, praan and qi and how we can utilize them to refine our practice, and get to the source.

A few helpful and profund moments:

➖05:45 What is Praan, what is Qi?

➖14:11 Refining the system to be able to hear the answers

➖16:59 Beginning with a structure

➖28:48 These practices are for meditation

➖42:08 Practice, patience, and perseverance

➖52:43 Who is it who’s knowing?

Connect with Noah at www.breathofsky.com noah@breathofsky.com

Wow! So much packed into this one. I highly recommend checking out one of Noah’s online workshops; his teachings really illuminate the heart of yoga.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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In this weeks solo episode I explore:

➖what is sadhana

➖who is sadhana for

➖what sadhana unfolds

➖and how to "do it" (or not)

If you're ready for a focused study of sadhana join my upcoming virtual group for living yoga and cultivating sadhana: bobbipaidel.com/yoga-schedule

Or better yet, join us for the Sadhana Retreat in Nicaragua this September: bobbipaidel.com/retreat

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Gurnimit Singh is a 3rd generation kirtan singer from Chandigarh India who determined to share his lineage teachings and help practitioners evolve into their authentic selves through Bhakti Yog. He began his intense study of tabla, vocals, harmonium and kirtan at the age of 8. As a south asian LGBTQI, Gurnimit inspires others with his profound and accessible wisdom cultivated after healing his own trauma and reconciling his past of abuse.

A complete honor to share the space with Gurnimit in this vulnerable and illuminating conversation.

Here’s a few key points in this flowing discussion:

➖06:42: Bhakti, Kirtan and Sikhism

➖14:35: 3 core lessons from Gurnimits teacher

➖16:18: How to open the throat chakra

➖18:30: What is Naad and Anhad

➖31:42 Gurnimits personal story of pain and healing

➖51:00 Gurnimit sings with the rampur

➖60:27: Humming as a place to start

Connect with Gurnimit: IG @gurnimitsingh_ and sacredbhaktikirtan.squarespace.com

Gurnimit is the real deal. His story, brilliance and joy is filled with spiritual insight that anyone on any path can learn from. I promise you that this discussion will reach your heart.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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20 plus years of hosting the NTV television show “Meetings with Remarkable People”, along with growing up in a spiritual family with an Indian Guru, has illuminated Jesse’s deep capacity to share all the wisdom he’s learned in his life.

We pack SO much into this episode. Here’s a few high points:

➖14:01 Change your life with meditation

➖17:45 Create time every day to make the Divine your best friend

➖19:15 How to become the knower of your actions

➖24:52 Misconceptions about meditation

➖25:35 Free will versus destiny

➖43:56 Harmonious relationship advice

➖47:48 How to be a householder and a yogi

Watch Meetings with Remarkable People on NTV: www.ntv.ca

Connect with Jesse on IG: @jessestirling

I really enjoyed the sincere way in which Jesse held this whole conversation, a master talker with a joyful heart. I promise you’ll take some inspiration from this one. Thanks for listening, you beautiful soul!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Today’s guest is a true spark of delight and wisdom all packed into one. Rohini Manohar describes her quest for joy as one that began with curiosity and winded up bringing her into a lifelong love affair with yoga. She shares palatable and memorable stories with us, along with many points of reflection to contemplate on the mat and in our lives.

We talk about soooo much. Here are some highlight moments:

➖06:05 Story of the monkey, laddu and attachment

➖21:05 The spiritual pillars of yoga

➖29:30 Yoga and Vedanta

➖34:02 Signposts to the Divine

➖38:28 Is it right or is it easy? Shreyas and preyas

➖47:04 Is the stress to do something big in life worth it?

Connect with Rohini here: www.chennaiyogastudio.com

I really loved this light-hearted and illuminating conversation. I promise you’ll find some of that joy Rohini speaks about throughout the episode. Honestly, how could you not?

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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In this episode, I’m sitting together in India with one of my favourite satsangees and devotees Sinja Anna Baumann. We go deep into self-inquiry and explore what meditation is. Sinja generously offers a guided meditation and a song to support our examination of the Self.

Here’s what we discuss:

07:41 ➖Quoting the Avdhoot Gita

18:37 ➖How meditation reveals the space is doing everything

30:55 ➖Validating and confirming for ourselves

41:32 ➖10 minute meditation on space plus song for remembering who you are

Connect with Sinja at www.amaramcafe.com

I really enjoyed the clarity in Sinja’s expression and the devotion she naturally carries. She leaves us with so many points to take for our own self-inquiry and sadhana. I promise she’ll inspire both a sweetness and a power, for you to take with you.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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In this first episode back I’m talking to teacher and friend Stewart Gilchrist who is a radical traditionalist truly living what he speaks as a yogi, an activist, a student and a teacher. Stew takes the conversation from conceptual knowledge to lived experience of just how vast and ancient this human experience is - especially with yoga as a guiding lens.

Some key points we touch on:

06:30 ➖Ethics, morals and veganism

23:00 ➖Your sadhana as a living example

28:54 ➖Importance and difficulty of being discerning

38:36 ➖Abhinivesh the fear of death

45:01 ➖Entheogenic plants and spiritual happenings

1:04:01 ➖Things are gonna go really, really wrong

Books Stew mentions:

➖The Cosmic Serpent by Jeremy Narby

➖Pharmacophilia or The Natural Paradises by Jonathan Ott

➖Yoga in Modern India: The Body between Science and Philosophy by Joseph S. Alter

Find Stew here: www.eastlondonschoolofyoga.com I’m so delighted to be back working on this project, having inspiring and mind stretching conversations like this one. Wherever you are on your spiritual or yoga journey, there is a lot to contemplate from Stew’s wisdom.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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I invite you to share your deep questions with me via social media or better yet, email to yoga@bobbipaidel.com

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Here’s the final 5 first teachings and conversations highlighted:

➖ Go towards Truth (with curiosity): Shikhaa Episode 12

➖ It comes from within: Hali Schwartz Episode 22

➖ Importance of a Teacher: Malina Dawn Episode 20

➖ Good company & taking care of one another: Shivnaut Episode 11, Kaare Vijay Shyam Episode 5, Karo Tak Episode 13

➖ Power of choosing LOVE: Noah Heney Episode 6, Farah Nazarali Episode 14

➖ Bonus meditation and song with Hirdaya Heidi Groschler

Take these teachings as food for your soul. Just like Swamiji says - I can give you the food but I can’t eat it for you. It’s been such a joy to share these conversations with you and it’s my wish for you to take something impactful for your inquiry, practice and world you live in.

Sending all my love and highest appreciations.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Here’s the 5 first teachings and conversations highlighted:

➖ Acceptance for Integration of your Whole Self: Devon Pipars Episode 4, Nikki Myers Episode 25

➖ Commit to the Practice, Find your Path: Gadi & Alisa Episode 15

➖ Prioritize Stillness & Silence: Joshna Ramakrishnan Episode 24

➖ Know yourself as Divine: Chaytna Feinstein Episode 3, Prasad Rangnekar Episode 16

➖ Surrender to That which is holding you: Katharine Pincham Episode 2, Hirdaya Heidi Groschler Episode 1

➖ Practice doesn’t make Perfect: Bonus Teaching from Noah Heney Episode 6

I promise you’ll love going back into these conversations just like I did. So much power in moving on this path together. Let me know what you think and come pack for the next 5 timeless teachings Part 2!

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Bobbi

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In this episode I’m talking to Nikki Myers, an accomplished speaker, teacher, practitioner and founder of Y12SR: The Yoga of 12 Step Recovery. More than all else, Nikki is passionate and committed to the deepest levels of health and healing for all.

Today we touch on many wonderful points for practice and reflection in our journey to remembering our wholeness. Nikki’s wisdom and accessible teachings can be of benefit to anyone, in recovery or not, on the yogic path or not.

Here’s what we discuss:

➖ Acceptance and Integration all parts of ourselves

➖The work of finding the middle

➖How Avidya and the Kleshas keep us forgetful

➖Trustful surrender and the felt sense of living the principles

➖Compassionate or Co-dependent and the wisdom to know the difference

Find Nikki at www.y12sr.com IG @Y12SR

What a total joy this one was. Totally packed with oneness and delight! I’m still lit and inspired from sharing in this knowledge with Nikki. I promise you’ll find something to take away for reflection, wherever you are in your journey. Enjoy!

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Bobbi

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This week I’m joined by the brilliant mind and heart of Joshna Ramakrishnan, a yoga teacher, student, entrepreneur and overall inspiring, humble human being.

Here’s what we discuss in today's conversation:

➖ The spiritual power of Pranayam

➖ Two paths of body and mind where we all get bound in suffering

➖Compassionate love between Guru and Student

➖Vipassana and how not to get caught up in the noise

➖Utmost importance of silence, stillness and sitting in the experience of True Yoga

Find Joshna at www.atmayogashala.com or on IG @joshna_ramakrishnan

I really enjoyed the sincerity, humility and sweetness of Joshna’s teachings. I promise you’ll find the inspiration for stillness and silence as she affirms is the real way in…and out.

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Bobbi

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Here’s what I go over:

➖The basis of ahimsa in theory and natural violence in the world

➖Importance of being established in the Source of all

➖Conscious Consumerism as a non-perfect means of ahimsa

➖Veganism plus sobriety to honor your body, and promote peace for animals and Mother Earth

➖Forget doing, and start BEING of service as a 4th living practice of ahimsa

Remember a most essential element of ahimsa is non-harming to yourself! Which means practicing compassion with your self as you embark on this path. We all slip up and still we’re perfect when united with Self. I hope you take some time to contemplate ahimsa in your own life. Enjoy this one and I hope to meet you online soon.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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This week I’m joined by Hali Schwartz, a teacher’s teacher who has been immersed in the yoga world since childhood. Hali enlightens us with her incredible power to convey the deep teachings of yoga in ways that are relatable and digestible.

We touch on:

➖Spirituality & Humanity

➖Bhagavad Gita & definition of Karm Yog

➖What Mantra really means

➖Equilateral triangle of Sadhana

➖How all yogas are Yog

Connect with Hali at www.yogahali.com IG @haliyog

Hali has a way with analogies which she shares generously. So many good take away nuggets of wisdom in this one. She brightened my understanding of what it means to be spiritual AND human - I’m she she’ll brighten yours too.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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This week I explore the edges of consciousness with wise thinker and thoughtful meditator Mahabir. I’m totally serious when I say we unpack a LOT - touching on:

➖ Getting control over your own time

➖ Being financially independent

➖ What happens in meditation and the nature of unchanging awareness

➖ Sankalp and Vikalp as written in the scriptures

➖ The loop of uncertainty and minds need for clarity

➖ Filter failure vs information overload

➖ And approaching both the mind and the internet with curiosity

So much in here we even paused our recording for a meditation because we got so spaced out. I invite you to do the same. Enjoy and take care!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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This special conversation with Malina Dawn otherwise known as the Indigenous Yogi illuminated the similarities, the differences & nuances of Indigenous Ways & Yogic Ways. Malina generously shares her life experiences, spiritual practices & insight into the ways in which she lives a spiritually connected life.

We touch on so much in this episode:

➖ Malina’s inner beckoning to reclaim her culture & meeting her Elder

➖ Yoga as rooted in indigenours ways & connection with the lands

➖ Importance of a Teacher or Elder to help guide us

➖ The breath has the most potent medicine accessible to all

➖ The Medicine wheel & daily sadhana

Connect with Malina on IG @indigenousyogi or subscribe to her Patreon www.patreon.com/malinadawn

Take some reflection, healing & fresh understanding right to your heart as I surely did. And remembering the words of Malina’s Elder - “May we walk with respect, with honour, with courage & with love for everything in creation, including ourselves.”

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Today my friend Dr. Petra Sdrinko reminds us to always stay true to our real questions. She’s freed herself of any romantic idea about relationships, life and the world in general. She now lives in India and enjoys keeping the legacy of her Guru alive and accessible for all those deserving souls who are yet to meet THE Guru…and this is my favorite bit while doing as little as possible.

➖ Looking for the answer to ‘what is God’?

➖ Knowing your perfect when you let go of identification

➖ What Guru represents

➖ The drama of falling in love as a sadhak

➖ Importance of doing as little as possible

And more! Such a delightful conversation with a lot of joy and laughter. It’s my wish that you take away a spark of inspiration for your journey.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Here’s what I go over:

➖ How habits develop naturally when you live a spiritual life

➖3 pathways of Tapas/effort, Swadhyay/Self-Awareness & Ishavari Pranidhan/Surrender

➖5 Kleshas or pain points that make you suffer

➖Where to begin transforming your suffering

➖Sign up for my upcoming workshop - Yoga from the Inside Out

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I promise if you begin to take the teeny tiny steps towards knowing yourself as Divine, your suffering will subside. I’m here with you.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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In this episode I’m talking to Peter Elmas who’s been walking the path of Yoga for 20 years. Peter shares stories from his spiritual life and the wisdom which he lives and teaches.

Some highlights of this conversation:

➖The student that takes to the practice like gunpowder & quitting smoking after one class

➖Travels to India & the immersion of traditional yoga

➖Ram Dass’s story & the auspicious meeting on Guru Poornima

➖Living Yoga Training & One Yoga North Van

➖Friends Peter mentions in the episode Sylvie Gouin, Swami Govindananda, Richard Freeman, Eddie Modestini, Kristin Bosteels, Nicki Doane, Ryan Lier & Malina Dawn

Sign up for Living Yoga & Find Peter HERE: oneyoganorthvan.ca/training

Connect with Peter on social: @peterelmas @oneyoganorthvan

I’ve been a student in Peter’s classes for quite some time so it was a real joy to hear his story and his sincere commitment to living the teachings of Yoga in a way that is approachable and available for all. You’ll take some lighthearted inspiration from this one, I promise.

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Bobbi

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How does one integrate the many paths of yoga and keep simple, humble and grateful? In this episode I’m talking to Prasad Rangnekar about so many brilliant topics to inspire our sadhana and our life.

Today's conversation topics include:

➖ Critical reflections as the beginning of a holistic approach & yogic lifestyle

➖ There is something more than the obvious - the invisible hand of God

➖ Logistics of going into silence as a practice.

➖ Various Yoga paths as integrated processes

➖ The belief, gratitude & humility of bhakti yoga

Join Prasads upcoming Brain on Bhakti course: https://prasadrangnekar.com/product/your-brain-on-bhakti/

And find him on social @yogaprasad_institute

You’ll be sure to leave this conversation with simple, yet ancient wisdom as Prasad shares with clarity and brilliance of what it means to live yoga.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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This special episode of Good Company is one that is dear to my heart! Gadi and Alisa (or Gangadhar and Shakti Priya) are dear friends of mine who I have had the delight of getting to know over my many trips to India. I asked Gadi and Alisa on the show to share in conversation about their experience and wisdom of what it means to co-exist in spiritual life and married life.

In this brilliant Satsang and conversation we touch on:

➖The attraction to meditation and spiritual life

➖Importance of finding happiness within yourself

➖The rarity and treasure of connecting with others who value freedom, knowledge and truth

➖How to maintain freedom in any circumstance

Once again, I leave another conversation feeling inspired within my own life and practice. To take the words of Gadi and Alisa and reflect on them in a way that actually goes beyond the words themselves. Enjoy this beautiful talk!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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In this episode I’m talking to the wonderful Farah Nazarali. We have a brief conversation about the need for meaningful connection in today’s yoga communities and finding the connection to Love as the basis for all that we do.

We touch on:

➖ Lived compassion and spiritual practice for all times

➖Power of prayer, ashram and community culture

➖How the need for meaningful connection is bigger than ever .

➖The need for yoga, retreat, and care for healthcare professionals

Connect with Farah HERE: www.farahnazarali.com/restorative-retreat

I really enjoyed this conversation, it was brief and powerful. Farah really touched me with her peaceful, loving presence and I left with a sense of hopefulness and inspiration - it’s my wish that you do too.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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In this episode I’m talking to Karo Tak, a truly unique and rebellious soul who lives yoga daily through her teaching, animal activism, vegan cooking and most recently - her spiritual gap year. Based in Amsterdam, studying in London, Karo is redefining what it means to be a yogi.

Today we touch on:

➖ Karo’s journey from Sea Shepherd vegan activist to Jivamukti teacher to spiritual gap year

➖The importance of detachment & disconnecting in order to truly connect

➖Getting beyond the physical elements of yoga into the deeper spirituality

➖Karo’s daily practices which keep her grounded & healthy

➖ Appreciation for Teacher Stewart Gilchrist & importance of finding your teacher

➖Ayruvegan master class with Dr. Ayruveda & why yoga is vegan

Join her Master class here: www.druyoga.com/uk/events/masterclass-5-oct-22

Connect with Karo here: www.karotak.com

I was totally lit up by Karo’s passion and joy, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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What a brilliant and detailed conversation lit up by the knowledge of advaita vedanta (non-dualism). Shikhaa has been a huge influence in my life and it was a delight to have her on the show. Based in New Zealand, Shikhaa shares her lifetime of study and wisdom with me and answers my questions about how to live the knowledge, remain in that peaceful state and more!

In this episode we also touch on:

➖ What is advaita vedanta

➖ The nature of the mind as both dualistic and brilliant

➖ Vivek and Vairaagya, the two wings of the bird

➖ Meditation as true wakefulness

➖ How satsang will always lead you back to yourself

Join Shikhaa’s weekly satsang groups here: www.wisdomofmeditation.com

Listen to her kirtan group here: www.spirit-of-kirtan.bandcamp.com

A totally packed chat and satsang in itself. I’d recommend listening to this one as you prepare to step into an inspired meditation practice and take Shikhaa’s words to your heart.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Wow, wow, wow! This week’s show is packed to the brim with gyaan (knowledge) and delight. An honor to have Shiv on the show! An accomplished author, illustrator, environmentalist and most certainly, established sadhak with so much practical knowledge for us to take inspiration from. Fasten your satsang seatbelts for this one you do not want to miss a moment!

Today we chat about so much but here’s a few points:

➖ The great journey of Sadhana

➖ Making meditation the key of your practice

➖ What is real freedom and the steps we need to take

➖ It’s a personal work, not a solo work

➖ Where is the root of self-doubt

➖ The mantra of Amaram Hum Madhuram Hum

➖ A spontaneous guided meditation

Connect with Shivnath: www.stephenaitken.com

This was a true joy and reminder of why I do this show. Enjoy and let me know what you think!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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Here’s what we touch on:

➖ How these women went from PhD Scientist and Wall Street Finance to Yoga practitioners, teachers and full time moms

➖ Identity shifts with motherhood and how yoga helped navigate that transition

➖ How the practice shifts and staying present

➖ Spiritual experiences in birth and children as teachers

➖ Prenatal, Postnatal, Ashtanga and more….

Find Krishna here:

krishyoga.com

IG @ @krish_yoga

The Yoga Bellies and Babies Podcast

Find Hélène here:

​maisonsadhana.com

IG @heleneroy_maisonsadhana

Whether you have kids or not…this is a great listen for all you curious yogi’s :)

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

PS. If you're interested in learning more about the Blissful Biz Incubator where we all met check out susannerieker.com

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In this episode I’m talking to Dr. Rina Dedhiya, a homeopath and satsangee from Pune, India. She talks to us about her personal journey and overcoming the challenges of living with alopecia since a young age. Her story and commitment to her sadhana is truly inspiring.

Here’s what we discuss in todays conversation

➖ Difference between religion and spirituality in India

➖ How self inquiry is always ongoing

➖Navigating alopecia with a spiritual practice

➖Sadhana and homeopathy and holy waters

➖Finding friendship in the scriptures

Connect with Rina here:

www.unpluggedtrails.net

IG @unpluggedtrails & @witnessself108

I found Rina’s non-dualistic perspective so spot on and brilliantly lit. I hope you take some inspiration from her and remember that there is no right or wrong way for sadhana. Put your heart into it and move towards the Self.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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In today's solo episode I share a glimpse of my own spiritual journey which has moved me out of addiction and into a more peaceful life. I share why you should remember that dissatisfaction is your spiritual super power, plus a few bits of insight I’ve picked up along the way.

Including:

• Embracing dissatisfaction and not fitting in
• Overcoming addiction and dependencies
• How I ended up in an ashram in India
• Importance of daily sadhana and community

Check out my Hero’s Journey Workshop next week: https://momence.com/s/2233772

The Self Reunion Retreat info: http://theselfreunion.com/retreat

Build your self practice freebie: http://bobbipaidel.com/build-your-self-practice

I hope you enjoy this imperfect monologue and I thank you for being a part of my journey.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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In this episode I’m talking to Savira Gupta, a yoga practitioner and writer with a unique lens on yoga in the modern context. She shares her knowledge & wisdom of yoga, her own personal sadhana & gives some great points for curious yogi’s to consider on your own path.

Here’s what we discuss:

➖ How to read and integrate the scriptures

➖ Keeping light-hearted, playful & fluid in the yoga practice & life

➖ What is Ishwar Pranidhan & the importance of faith

➖ The power of the individual & the Purusharthas

➖ How not to appropriate & understanding Indian culture

Connect with Savira: https://www.saviragupta.com/

IG @saviravgupta

I loved Saviras' warmth and the ease with which she shares her thoughtful perspectives. I hope you find as much to reflect on in this conversation as I did.

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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A brilliant discussion with Noah Heney, a teacher & yogi who’s devoted his life to unfolding the vision of oneness. Noah touches on his early days which were darkened by substance abuse & depression, and goes on to share his journey from self-destruction to self-transformation.

We also discuss;

➖ Choosing freedom over darkness in life & how to recognize grace

➖ The power of disillusionment in the yogi’s path

➖ What is meditation, awareness and recognition

➖ How the yogi flows like water

➖ The ancient yogic tradition of offering knowledge

Connect with Noah at http://breathofsky.com/

I absolutely loved this chat, and can only express gratitude for Noah’s openness and wisdom. I hope you find some inspiration & take aways for your own self-transformation to love, light & freedom!

With love and oneness,

Bobbi

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In this episode I’m talking to the wise and wonderful Kaare Vijay Shyam from Copenhagen, Denmark. He takes us on his unbelievable journey of being chased by a tiger to the feet of his Guru. He leaves us with many points of reflection and insight into the power of sadhana.

We also discuss:

➖ How wisdom is found in all traditions

➖ The importance of the student teacher relationship for spiritual growth

➖ Having breakthroughs and the revelation of breaking up with yourself

➖ Where to find Guru speaking to you - and it’s not where you think!

➖ 5 modes of learning in Indian spiritual philosophy

➖ Why humor and wisdom are the same

Connect with Kaare for his free weekly meditations!

Website: https://nondual.dk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaare.troelsen

This episode was filled with shock, laughter, wisdom and so much flippin joy! My cheeks hurt ;) I hope you enjoy it as well.

With love and laughter,

Bobbi

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We discuss:

➖ Meeting those rare beings who are walking the path with you

➖What is good company and why it’s so essential

➖Yogic life as a life of applied practice and why the practice can change

➖Meditation as immersion rather than avoidance

➖How the yogi has to be the most courageous

➖Self Reunion and the coming together

Learn more about the Self Reunion Retreat Weekend Sept 2-5 → www.selfreunion.com/retreat

Connect with Devon → www.divine-meditation.com/

Connect with Sarah → www.selfreunion.com

Talking with these divine, sweet beings made me so happy my cheeks hurt after our conversation. It’s my wish for you to find some of that same inspiration and delight.

In love and friendship,

Bobbi

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Just a few words of wisdom from this weeks guest - author and sadhak Chaytna Feinstein. Celebrating the launch of her brilliant book ‘Predestined’ Chaytna talks to me about her wild overland journey to spiritual India in the 70’s and eventually meeting her Guru, along with what’s kept her steadfast in her practice for the past 45 years.

In this episode we talk about:

➖ Near death experiences, their spiritual impact and why people don't talk about death

➖ The famous overland hippy trail to India during the 70’s

➖ What it means to truly question and seek, and how to know you're moving in the right direction

➖ How to change direction from the physical and go inward where the answers lay

I absolutely loved this conversation with the wise and brilliant Chaytna. I’m sure you’ll find her story and knowledge as inspiring as I did :)

Connect with Chaytna directly at www.chaytna.com and buy her book PREDESTINED on amazon 👉 https://rb.gy/kaphj5

Thanks for listening, you beautiful soul!

With love and trust,

Bobbi

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I loved this conversation with Katharine Pincham, a vedic and yogic philosophy teacher and inspiring sadhak from London, UK. She shares her story of realizing her spiritual path and the awareness which has never left her, plus some powerful take-aways for never forgetting who you truly are.

In this episode:

➖ Katharines upbringing and early education (including Sanskrit at the age of four!) at the Shankaracharya school in London

➖ Meeting her teacher in India and ultimately recognizing her life as deeply spiritual

➖ Guidance on remembering who we actually are as not only the body

➖ Different approaches to the ideal of “Yog” or unity

➖ Importance of self study, freedom and meditation

A total joy to chat with Katharine, I hope you can take away as much inspiration as I did!

Sign up for our 3 part workshop! From Lethargy to Light: Mastering the Gunas through Yoga https://unchangingbeing.com/yoga-gunas-workshop/

Connect with Katharine directly at www.unchangingbeing.com

Thanks for listening, you beautiful soul!

With love and remembering,

Bobbi ✨

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How to have faith when we go against our preferences, invite transformation and wonder in the unfoldment of grace?

In this episode I’m talking to Heidi Groschler, or Hirdaya as she’s known. We discuss her story of transformation from a spaced out young person to a celebrated meditation teacher and devoted sadhak living in India for the last 30 years.

Here’s what we discuss:

➖ How and when Hirdaya knew her life was meant to be spiritual as a young girl.

➖ The journey from her Guru’s feet in India to building a meditation center and the transformation that graced her in between.

➖ Where we get stuck, how to drop our preferences and the grace of disillusionment.

➖ How to inquire deeper and shift your dimension to find real satisfaction

➖ Plus a very special, transcendent musical performance of a Krishna chant - hey Govinda, hey Gopal!

I really enjoyed this conversation and it’s my wish that you find as much delight in Hirdayas stories and wisdom as I did.

Connect with Hirdaya at www.hirdayameditation.com Get on her newsletter for online Satsangs, workshops, music and in person retreats in 2023.

Thanks for listening, you beautiful soul!

With oneness and appreciation,

Bobbi

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