In this week’s episode, Michael sits with special guest Vijeth Kumar who talks about his journey growing up in India, finding his guru, his life as a yoga therapist, the importance of yoga in the modern day, and unconditional love and gratitude.
Vijeth talks about his traditional upbringing in Mysore India where practicing yoga daily was part of the routine. He met his guru BNS Iyengar at 14 years old.
He talks about the importance of teachers and gurus. And how the practice of yoga is a gradual journey of being graced by your guru towards awakening. He mentions that service is the donation for the guru.
Vijeth talks about the importance of authenticity and a loving heart as you teach yoga, whether or not you follow the tradition. He describes being a yogi as being one with nature and allowing healing to happen. He says patience is necessary for any mindfulness practice.
Vijeth also discusses unconditional life — something that could sound simple in theory but takes a great amount of work and surrender. He talks about always giving thanks for the present moment, and for all that is.
00:00 Introduction
03:08 About Vijeth
05:25 Yoga Therapy Journey
06:17 Moving to Bali
09:41 Seeking Guidance and Guru Journey
20:32 Embodying Yoga
22:17 To Be a Yogi
26:15 Being Balanced Through Yoga
29:07 How We’ve Pictured our Lives to Be and Desire
33:00 Doubling up on Love in Life
36:08 Cultivating Love
37:20 Defaulting to Gratitude
39:08 Closing Remarks
Tags: Gratitude, Love, Spirituality, Guru, Awakening, Yoga
Instagram: vijethyoga
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