“Meditation is not something everyone should do. If someone is in a depressive state of mind, meditation can push the person deeper into your pain. What’s advisable is practising Pranayama… It synchronizes the breath and the mind, and since you cannot control the latter, you can try and control the former.”
One of the most extraordinary figures in the world of Yoga, Dr. Hansaji Yogendra is not just a yoga master-she is a beacon of hope and inspiration. Her innate curiosity for the world beyond the material led her to the doorsteps of The Yoga Institute, founded by her father-in-law Shri Yogendra, the pioneer of modern yoga.
While she pursued degrees in Science, Law, and even a Ph.D. in Complementary Medicine, her true calling lay in sharing the transformative power of Yoga with the world. She became the director of The Yoga Institute, carrying the torch lit by her father-in-law. A prolific author, she has penned numerous books on the intricacies of yoga for modern seekers, and her television series, "Yoga for Better Living," has brought the practice into homes across India.
Join us as she takes us through her deep knowledge and understanding of Yoga. Prepare to be inspired, and empowered to embark on your journey towards inner peace and fulfillment.
We also spoke about:
. What Yoga Means to Dr. Hansaji
. How to breathe correctly
. Meditation and Pranayam
. The 8-fold path of Yoga
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Precap
00:53- Introducing Dr. Hansaji Yogendra
01:14- Welcome to Humans of Bombay Show
01:43- What motivates Dr. Hansaji?
02:18- Her childhood
02:54- Landing at The Yoga Institute
03:39- What does Yoga mean to you?
05:10- One must-do Yoga practice for everyone
06:05- Listen to your body
06:43- Misconceptions about Yoga
07:25- Parts of your body parts that need more attention
08:18- Meditation - a must
09:43- How to breathe effectively?
10:07- Be aware of your breathing
11:23- Understanding organs that help us breathe
12:53- Pranayama
13:28- Technique to breathe correctly
15:38- What is actual Pranayama?
16:29- Who should not meditate?
17:14- Chakras and Yoga
18:26- Do we need to tap into our chakras?
19:28- The first of the 8-fold path of Yoga
21:16- Brahmacharya, a part of the 8-fold path of Yoga
22:32- The gyan indriyas of the body
23:40- Parts of the 8-fold path of Yoga
26:10- Asanas
27:49- Parts of the 8-fold path of Yoga contd.
30:27- Dhyaan, meditation
31:48- Thank you
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