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This week we begin a new three-part series on the Mahāguṇas, the foundational qualities of the mind in Yogic and Sāṃkhya philosophy. In this first episode, we explore Sattva, the guna of clarity, lightness, harmony and inner truth.
We look at the origins of the guṇas in the Samkhya Kārikā, how Sattva expresses itself in the mind and body, how it can be cultivated through Yoga and Ayurveda, and the fine line between embodying Sattva and becoming bound by it.
DEFINITION AND ETYMOLOGY OF SATTVA
Sat means truth or pure being; -tva is the suffix for quality.
Sattva is the quality of truth, clarity, and purity in perception.
It is the guṇa most conducive to knowledge, meditation, right action, and spiritual insight.
Symmetrical asana sequencing
Balanced effort between strength and softness
Spacious transitions and intentional pauses
Steady Drishti and breath awareness
Prānāyāma:
Nāḍī Śodhana (alternate nostril) to balance solar and lunar currents
Sama Vṛtti (equal ratio breath)
Gentle use of Bhrāmarī and soft Ujjayi, avoiding aggressive techniques
Meditation:
Heart-based meditations (Yoga Sūtra 1.33)
Mantra repetition for single-pointedness
Cultivating presence and compassion over performance
Āyurveda & Lifestyle:
Seasonal, warm, home-cooked, soul-nourishing meals
Daily rhythm, early rising, time in nature, gentle routines
Sensory awareness and sattvic inputs (media, sound, space)
Most importantly - right intention behind actions and consumption
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This week we explore Ojas, the subtle essence of Kapha dosha and the deepest storehouse of vitality. Ojas is the foundation of our immunity, resilience and inner strength. It governs stability, love and our capacity to endure. Without it, we burn out. With it, we radiate presence.
DEFINITION AND ETYMOLOGY OF OJAS
Ojas comes from the Sanskrit root uj, meaning strength or vigour.
It is the refined essence of the dhātus (tissues), particularly formed from Śukra Dhātu.
Ojas is responsible for immunity, endurance, mental stability and spiritual glow.
KEY CONCEPTS COVERED
The role of Ojas as the subtle essence of Kapha
How Ojas is produced through proper digestion and dhātu formation
The difference between Para Ojas (original) and Apara Ojas (circulating)
Signs of Ojas depletion: fatigue, fear, dryness, burnout
Metaphors for Ojas: the beeswax of the flame, the glow of vitality
How Ojas supports mental clarity, emotional stability and spiritual depth
TEXTUAL SOURCES
Charaka Saṃhitā defines Ojas as the vital essence of life (Jīvita), seated in the heart
Other Ayurvedic texts emphasise its role in strength, nourishment and resistance to disease
PRACTICAL INTEGRATION
Nourish Ojas with wholesome, unctuous food, rest and loving relationships
Avoid excessive stimulation, fasting, or depletion from overwork
Practices like Yoga Nidra, meditation, slow asana, and prānāyāma build Ojas
Protect your Ojas by living in alignment with natural rhythms and values
Build consistency, compassion and containment in your daily rituals
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This week we explore Tejas, the subtle essence of Pitta dosha. Tejas is the inner radiance that gives you vitality, clarity, courage and transformative insight. It’s the brilliance that burns away ignorance, the heat that powers your digestion and the glow behind your eyes when you're living with purpose.
DEFINITION AND ETYMOLOGY OF TEJAS
In Sanskrit, Tejas means “brilliance,” “radiance,” or “fire.”
It is the subtle, luminous counterpart of Pitta, associated with insight, vitality, digestion, discernment and spiritual luminosity.
Tejas is one of the three Upadhatus (subtle essences) alongside Ojas and Prāṇa. Together, they reflect the health and refinement of the gross elements.
KEY CONCEPTS COVERED
Tejas as the light of Buddhi (discriminative intelligence)
The role of Tejas in Agni, digestion and cellular metabolism
Balancing Tejas with Ojas and Prāṇa for sustainable vitality
The shadow side of excess Tejas: burnout, inflammation, intensity
Tejas as the fire of transformation in Yoga and Ayurveda
Spiritual dimensions: how Tejas illuminates the path to Self
TEXTUAL SOURCES
Charaka Saṃhitā and other classical Ayurvedic texts discuss Tejas in the context of subtle essences and Agni
Yogic texts such as the Hatha Yoga Pradīpikā point to Tejas as the radiant force cultivated through tapas (discipline) and practice
PRACTICAL INTEGRATION
To cultivate Tejas: Practice tapas, discipline, clear intention and mindful eating
To balance excess Tejas: Ground through Ojas-building foods and cooling practices
Incorporate time in nature, candle-gazing (tratak), or reflective meditation
Observe your inner fire - is it a steady flame or a wildfire?
Use breath and mantra to stabilise the light within
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This week,we explore the Dhātus, the seven bodily tissues that form the foundational architecture of the body and mind in Ayurveda. We trace how nourishment from food moves through each tissue and ultimately builds vitality (ojas).
You’ll learn how your digestion fuels not just energy, but structure, stability and even your capacity for love, strength and creativity.
DEFINITION AND ETYMOLOGY OF DHĀTU
The Sanskrit root dha means “to hold” or “to support.”
Dhātu refers to that which upholds and sustains the body, the structural and functional tissues.
There are seven classical Dhātus:
Rasa – Plasma, lymph
Rakta – Blood
Māṃsa – Muscle
Meda – Fat
Asthi – Bone
Majjā – Marrow, nerve tissue
Śukra – Reproductive tissue
KEY CONCEPTS COVERED
Dhātu Agni: The unique digestive fire of each tissue.
Supply vs Demand: Balancing nutrition with physical and energetic practices for optimal tissue health.
Nutritional links: What foods, minerals, and practices nourish each tissue best.
Impact of Digestion: Weak digestion can hinder tissue formation — leading to long-term imbalance.
TEXTUAL SOURCES
Classical Ayurveda texts such as the Charaka Saṃhitā and Ashtanga Hridayam outline the Saptadhātu system.
This teaching also underpins many Ayurvedic approaches to diagnosis, nutrition, and treatment.
PRACTICAL INTEGRATION
Eat for all 7 tissues — not just for energy but for structure, lubrication, clarity, and vitality.
Understand your symptoms not just as isolated problems, but as imbalances at the level of specific Dhātus.
Use a 40-day lens: the food you eat today affects your deepest tissues more than a month from now.
Embrace lifestyle rhythms like movement (for Rakta, Māṃsa), rest (for Majjā), and conscious intimacy or self-connection (for Śukra).
Revisit this episode alongside your Ayurvedic cooking journey or yoga practice to deepen your embodied understanding.
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VIKṚTI — SPOTTING IMBALANCE & RETURNING TO CENTRE
In this week’s episode, we explore Vikṛti, the ever-changing reflection of imbalance across the body, mind, energy and emotions. Paige and Aaron guide you through how Vikṛti arises, how it differs from Prakṛti, and the deep intelligence it holds.
Understanding your Vikṛti isn’t about pathologising yourself. It’s about learning to read the signs of your system and realign with nature’s rhythm.
DEFINITION AND ETYMOLOGY OF VIKṚTI
Vikṛti (विकृति) comes from vi (apart or change) and kṛti (creation or action), meaning “distortion” or “alteration.”
In Ayurveda, it refers to your current state of imbalance, influenced by time, environment, food, emotions and habits.
Unlike Prakṛti (your nature), Vikṛti is mutable and can be improved with right living.
KEY CONCEPTS COVERED
The dynamic relationship between Prakṛti and Vikṛti
How the Doshas become disturbed and push us out of alignment
The six stages of disease (ṣaṭkriyākāla) in Ayurveda
Physical, mental and emotional signs of Vikṛti
The role of ahaṃkāra (ego) and prajñāparādha (error of intellect) in imbalance
Why Vikṛti shows up as a teacher, not a punishment
TEXTUAL SOURCES
Charaka Saṃhitā on the formation of Vikṛti through external and internal causes
The concept of ṣaṭkriyākāla - six stages of disease progression
Discussion on prajñāparādha from Ayurvedic classical texts
PRACTICAL INTEGRATION
Learn to observe signs of imbalance in your digestion, mood, energy and sleep
Reconnect with your Prakṛti through seasonal rhythms, mindful movement and rest
Use daily routines (dinacharya), food choices and breathwork as gentle corrections
Treat imbalance early - Ayurveda is preventative first
Instead of chasing perfection, return to presence
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Prakrti - Your Nature is Your Strength
In this week’s episode, Paige and Aaron explore Prakṛti, the Ayurvedic concept of your innate constitution - the unique blend of Doṣas you are born with. More than a personality type or physical appearance, Prakṛti is the energetic blueprint that guides how you digest, rest, relate, and grow.
We dive into the purpose of understanding Prakṛti, the misconceptions around typing yourself, and why discovering your nature is only the beginning of living in alignment.
Prakṛti (प्रकृति) derives from pra (before) and kṛti (creation or action) — meaning “original nature” or “first creation.”
In Āyurveda, it refers to your natural constitution, the unique ratio of Vāta, Pitta, and Kapha present at the moment of conception.
Unlike Vikṛti (imbalance), Prakṛti is stable, reflecting your true nature.
The difference between Prakṛti (your constitution) and Vikṛti (your current state of imbalance)
Why knowing your Prakṛti matters and how it supports personalised diet, yoga, rest, and life rhythm
Common misconceptions (e.g. “I’m a Vāta,” “Pitta people are leaders”)
Exploring mixed constitutions (dual or tri-doṣic types)
The connection between Prakṛti and your dharma (purpose)
Charaka Saṃhitā on the formation of Prakṛti at conception
Classical references that highlight the stability of Prakṛti vs the fluidity of Vikṛti
Role of the Mahābhūtas (elements) in determining constitution
Reflect on your physical, mental, and emotional tendencies over your lifespan
Consider how your environment, upbringing, and habits may have veiled your Prakṛti
Use observation, journaling, and practitioner guidance to refine your understanding
Align your yoga practice, food choices, and sleep routine with your natural strengths
Instead of fixating on your “type,” explore how your body reveals truth through daily feedback
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Vata Dosha - The Wind that Moves Everything
In this final episode of the dosha trilogy, we explore the dynamic, creative and ever-changing nature of Vāta Dosha. As the force behind movement, communication, inspiration and excretion, Vāta is as subtle and sacred as it is unpredictable.
Learn how to recognise signs of imbalance, understand the gifts of this energetic dosha and bring Vāta into balance through food, rhythm, yoga and Ayurvedic self-care.
Vāta (वात) comes from the root va, meaning “to blow or move.”
It is composed of ākāśa (space) and vāyu (air) elements.
It governs movement in the body, communication, breath, excretion and subtle energy (prāṇa).
Often called the "King of the Doṣas" because nothing functions without it.
Primary qualities (guṇas): dry, light, cold, rough, subtle, mobile
Five primary sites of Vāta (and their links to Prāṇa Vāyus):
1. Head/brain (Prāṇa Vāyu – inspiration, mental movement)
2. Throat/diaphragm (Udāna – expression and speech)
3. Small intestine/navel (Samāna – assimilation and peristalsis)
4. Colon/pelvis (Apāna – elimination and downward movement)
5. Heart/circulatory system (Vyāna – circulation of nutrients and prāṇa)
Signs of balanced Vāta: creativity, adaptability, lightness, vitality, spiritual sensitivity
Signs of imbalanced Vāta: anxiety, gas, constipation, dry skin, insomnia, cold extremities, overwhelm
Charaka Saṃhitā on the qualities of Vāta and its governing role over movement and prāṇa
Cross-reference with the Prāṇa Vāyu system in Yoga
Insights from the Bhāva Guṇas and elemental theory of Āyurveda
To bring Vāta into balance:
Food: favour warm, moist, oily, grounding meals with spices like ginger, cumin and cinnamon
Routine: create a consistent daily rhythm (same meals, practice, sleep times)
Yoga: slow, grounding, repetitive movement; avoid excessive flow or scattered practices
Breath: lengthen the exhale; practice Nāḍī Śodhana in a balanced rhythm
Lifestyle: stay warm, especially in wind and cold seasons; use oil massage (Abhyanga)
Rest: support deep, nourishing sleep with a consistent wind-down routine and silence
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Pitta Dosh - The Sacred Fire of Transformation
This episode explores the fire and water that fuel digestion, clarity and drive, and the burnout, inflammation and intensity that arise when that sacred flame burns too hot. We guide you through the nature of Pitta in body and mind, the Ayurvedic understanding of inflammation and how to balance this transformative force through food, practice and lifestyle.
Pitta (पित्त) means “that which digests”. It comes from the root tap, meaning “to heat, burn, shine.”
It is the doṣa of transformation, composed of Agni (fire) and Jala (water).
It governs digestion, metabolism, vision, discernment and the intellect (buddhi).
Primary qualities (guṇas): hot (uṣṇa), sharp (tīkṣṇa), light (laghu), flowing (sara), slightly oily (sneha) and liquid (drava).
Sites of Pitta: eyes, brain, small intestine, liver, skin.
Functions: digestion of food, light, thoughts and emotions. Clarity of perception. Production of bile and enzymes.
Mental tendencies: focused, driven, confident, discerning, but also prone to anger, impatience and perfectionism.
Signs of imbalance: skin issues, acid reflux, burning sensations, loose stools, irritability, inflammation and burnout.
From the Charaka Saṃhitā:
"Pitta is hot, sharp, liquid, light, slightly unctuous, flowing, and pungent in taste. It resides in the stomach, blood, sweat, eyes, and skin. It governs digestion, complexion and perception."
To balance Pitta Dosha:
Diet: Emphasise sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes. Use cooling herbs like coriander, fennel, and cardamom. Avoid spicy, oily and fried foods.
Lifestyle: Rest before exhaustion. Avoid overwork. Create space in your schedule and in your mind.
Environment: Seek cool, calm settings. Spend time near water. Walk under the moonlight.
Asana: Favour calming, non-competitive practices like Yin, Restorative or gentle lunar flows.
Pranayama: Use Śītalī (cooling breath) and Candra Bhedana (left-nostril breathing) to pacify excess heat.
Meditation: Focus on compassion (maitrī), contentment (santoṣa), and letting go of perfectionism.
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This week we’re exploring Kapha, the dosha most often associated with earth and water. In this episode we break down what Kapha truly represents, not just biologically, but emotionally, energetically and spiritually.
From the nurturing qualities of love and loyalty to the sticky patterns of attachment and inertia, this conversation will help you reframe your understanding of Kapha from both a yogic and Ayurvedic lens.
DEFINITION AND ETYMOLOGY OF KAPHA
The word Kapha is derived from the Sanskrit root ka (water) and pha (to flourish or increase).
It is formed by the elements earth (prithvī) and water (jala), which give Kapha its core qualities: heavy, slow, steady, cool, oily and smooth.
Kapha governs structure, stability, lubrication, immunity and emotional holding. It’s what gives the body cohesion and the heart its capacity to feel.
KEY CONCEPTS COVERED
What Kapha really is (and isn’t), beyond stereotypes
How Kapha supports growth, love, compassion, nourishment and memory
The shadow side: lethargy, possessiveness, over-attachment
Kapha in the body (mucus, lymph, fat tissue) and mind (sentimentality, resistance to change)
Seasonal considerations — Kapha’s dominance in late winter and spring
Signs of balance vs imbalance and how to spot them
The deeper medicine of movement, warmth, stimulation and lightness
TEXTUAL SOURCES
Insights from the Charaka Samhita on the function of doshas
Kapha as described in Ashtanga Hridayam, particularly its role in strength, lubrication, and stability
Ayurveda’s elemental model of Mahābhūtas (earth + water) as the basis of Kapha expression
Discussion of Kapha’s relationship to tamas guna and emotional inertia
PRACTICAL INTEGRATION
Movement is medicine: regular, dynamic exercise to counter stagnation
Embrace warm, light, dry and spicy foods
Clear clutter, both mentally and environmentally
Morning routines that spark motivation and prevent inertia
Reflect on where you may be “holding on” emotionally or physically
Ask: Where in your life could you invite more lightness or stimulation?
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This week we explore one of the most widely known, and often misunderstood, aspects of Ayurveda: the Doshas. Through conversation and lived experience, we unpack what Dosha really means, where this framework comes from and how to move beyond pop-Ayurveda stereotypes.
This is an episode for anyone curious about Ayurveda as a deeper system of health and for those ready to engage in real self-study beyond the memes and online quizzes.
DEFINITION AND ETYMOLOGY OF DOSHA
In Sanskrit, Dosha means “that which becomes imbalanced.”
It is derived from the root duṣ, meaning “to spoil” or “to go out of balance.” Rather than defining you, Dosha refers to the tendencies that lead to imbalance not fixed traits.
Dosha is not your personality or your identity, it's a tool for observation and self-regulation.
KEY CONCEPTS COVERED
The meaning and origin of the word Dosha.
Clarifying the difference between Prakriti (your original constitution) and Vikriti (your current state of imbalance).
How the Doshas relate to the Mahabhutas (five elements) and Gunas (qualities).
Vata (air & space), Pitta (fire & water) and Kapha (earth & water) as patterns of change.
How Dosha theory supports lifestyle choices, seasonal alignment and sadhana.
Why Dosha is not about boxing yourself in, but recognising how you go out of balance.
TEXTUAL SOURCES
Referencing the Charaka Samhita, one of Ayurveda’s foundational medical texts.
Dosha as part of Samkhya philosophy, emerging from elemental theory (Mahabhutas) and Triguna framework.
Mention of Ashtanga Hridayam for practical application of diet, daily routines (dinacharya) and seasonal practices (ritucharya).
PRACTICAL INTEGRATION
How to observe your current state rather than obsess over your fixed Dosha.
Why context and timing matter more than rigid labels.
Using food, movement and routine to balance the elements within.
Questions for reflection:
What qualities dominate in your body and mind today?
What are you drawn to in moments of stress or fatigue?
How can you restore opposite qualities through nature and lifestyle?
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This is the final episode in our Panchamahabhuta (Five Elements) series — an exploration of Akasha, the space element. Aaron dives solo into the vast, subtle, and sacred qualities of this final tattva, and how it supports the deeper layers of your yogic and meditative journey.
DEFINITION AND ETYMOLOGY OF AKASHA
Akasha is most commonly translated as space or ether, though it also holds the qualities of vastness, subtlety, and limitlessness. In Sanskrit, Akasha is described as Sukshma (subtle), Ananta (infinite), Vyapaka (all-pervading), and Shunya (emptiness).
KEY CONCEPTS COVERED
The qualities and function of Akasha in the body, mind, and spirit.
Shiva as the deity of space and stillness.
The connection between space and intuition, sound, and consciousness.
Excess and deficiency of space in your doshic and emotional constitution.
The unique relationship between spaciousness and spiritual liberation.
TEXTUAL SOURCES
Dharana from the Gheranda Samhita: visualisation of a bright, clear, auspicious raincloud (Dharma Megha).
Traditional association of Akasha with the Vishuddhi Chakra, Ham bija mantra, and sound as a sense.
Commentary on subtle sound practices from yogic and tantric traditions.
PRACTICAL INTEGRATION
Asana suggestions: long pauses between postures, gentle inversions, openness through the throat.
Pranayama techniques: Bhramari (humming breath), So Hum meditation, and breath retentions (kumbhaka) to access silence.
Meditative practice: exploring silence between thoughts, subtle inner sounds, and Dharana on the Dharma Megha.
Lifestyle reflections: creating physical and mental space, reducing overstimulation, honouring stillness in everyday life.
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ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: VAYU TATTVA (THE AIR ELEMENT)
This week we explore Vayu Tattva, the air element, and its role as the animating force that moves life itself. From the subtlety of breath to the invisible currents that shape our emotions and thoughts, Vayu is a reminder of how vital movement and space are to our wellbeing.
KEY CONCEPTS COVERED
The qualities (gunas) of the air element: light, mobile, dry, cool, subtle
Vayu Deva as the personification of the air element
Signs of excess and depletion of Vayu in the body and mind
The connection between breath, nervous system regulation, and prana vayus
Yoga practices to balance and embody the air element
TEXTUAL SOURCES
Insights from classical texts including the Gheranda Samhita and references to the heart chakra (Anahata) and the bija mantra YAM
PRACTICAL INTEGRATION
Discover how to integrate the air element into your daily life through breath awareness, backbending asanas, pranayama techniques like kumbhaka and bhramari, and embracing spontaneity to cultivate lightness and clarity.
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ON THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: AGNI – THE FIRE ELEMENT
In this episode, we explore Agni Tattva, the third of the five great elements (Pancha Mahābhūtas) and one of the most revered forces in the Vedic tradition. Agni is not only the fire that warms, digests, and transforms—it is also the divine mouth of the gods, the spark of tapas, and the igniting force of transformation in both body and mind.
KEY CONCEPTS COVERED
Agni (अग्नि) is the Sanskrit word for fire and refers to both the physical element and its divine embodiment as Agni Deva. Agni is seen as the bridge between the human and the divine, transforming offerings into subtle fragrance and intention into sacred action.
The symbolism of Agni Deva: riding a ram, body of flame, two faces for creation and destruction
Fire as messenger between humans and gods in Vedic ritual
Ayurvedic gunas of Agni: uṣṇa (hot), tīkṣṇa (sharp), laghu (light), rūkṣa (dry), and sūkṣma (subtle)
Fire as the basis of digestion (Jatharāgni), clarity, intuition, and transformation
Tapas as the friction required for growth
Signs of excess fire: inflammation, aggression, impatience, burnout
Signs of depleted fire: sluggish digestion, low confidence, lack of clarity or motivation
How to work with fire through asana (twists), pranayama (Kapalabhati, Bhastrikā, Ujjāyī), meditation, and lifestyle habits
The power of fire ceremonies, Agnihotra, and candle-gazing as practices of purification and presence
TEXTUAL SOURCES
Gheraṇḍa Saṁhitā 5.12 – “Visualise a red triangle that blazes like fire, radiating heat and flame. This is the subtle essence of the fire element.”
Chakra reference: Maṇipūra — the “City of Jewels” associated with fire and personal power
Elemental seed sound: Ram — the bija mantra to ignite transformation and willpower
INTEGRATING IN PRACTICE
Asana: Emphasise twists and core-strengthening poses to stimulate digestion and personal power
Pranayama: Try heating practices like Kapalabhati and Bhastrikā to energise; or use Ujjāyī for slow, steady heat
Meditation: Candle gazing (Trāṭaka) or meditating on the red triangle at the navel centre
DAILY LIFE:
Prioritise warm, well-spiced meals to tend digestive fire
Maintain a daily rhythm with built-in challenge (tapas)
Reconnect with the sun’s cycles and track your local sunrise/sunset
Use fire as a teacher: observe its qualities, sit by a fire, cook with flame, and engage with transformation mindfully
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ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: JALA – THE WATER ELEMENT IN YOGA & AYURVEDA
Water is life. It nourishes, connects, and flows within and around us. In this episode, we explore Jala Tattva (the water element) as part of our series on the five great elements (Pancha Mahabhuta).
KEY CONCEPTS COVERED
The meaning and qualities of Jala – liquid, unctuous (snigdha), cool, soft, and flowing
The personification of water as Varuna Deva, the compassionate guardian and judge of the oceans
How imbalance in water shows up – from emotional overwhelm and fluid retention to dryness and disconnection
Yogic practices to cultivate balance in water: fluid asana, cooling pranayama (like Shitali), and meditation on the crescent moon
Ayurvedic tips for hydration, from drinking living water to self-oil massage (abhyanga)
This episode is both philosophical and deeply practical, helping you weave the nourishing qualities of water into your yoga practice and daily life.
TEXTUAL SOURCES REFERENCED
Gheranda Samhita (Chapter 3: Dharanas on the elements)
Yogic association of Jala with Svadhishthana Chakra
Ayurvedic concepts of Snigdha (unctuousness) and Kapha dosha
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ON THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: PRITHVI – CULTIVATING STABILITY THROUGH THE EARTH ELEMENT
We begin a new series exploring the Pancha Mahābhūtas—the five great elements of the yogic and Ayurvedic tradition. Starting with Prithvi (Earth), Aaron and Paige unpack how this foundational element nourishes both body and mind, and why cultivating its qualities is essential for grounding, stability, and balance in our lives.
We explore the Sanskrit meaning of Prithvi and its connection to the goddess Bhūmi Devī, revered in the Vedic tradition as the great mother who sustains all life. Together, we’ll reflect on the tangible ways earth manifests within and around us—through the physical body, our emotions, and the structures of our lives.
KEY CONCEPTS WE EXPLORE
What is Prithvi? Sanskrit etymology and significance of the earth element.
Bhūmi Devī: Understanding the personification of Earth as a goddess of nourishment and abundance.
Qualities of Earth: Heavy, stable, hard, oily, and slow—how these guṇas show up in the body and mind.
Excess and Depletion: Signs of too much or too little earth in your constitution, and how this impacts your energy, mood, and routine.
Earth in Hatha Yoga: The connection between Prithvi and Mūlādhāra Chakra, including the bija mantra lam and the symbolic yellow square meditation from the Gheraṇḍa Saṃhitā.
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
Yoga Practice: Standing postures like Tadasana and balancing poses to develop grounding. Forward folds and low-to-the-earth asanas to build stability.
Breathwork: Slow, extended exhales and three-part breathing to calm and anchor the nervous system.
Meditation: Visualise a golden-yellow square or chant lam at the base of the spine to embody earth’s steady energy.
Lifestyle Tips: Earthing (barefoot walking), forest bathing, and establishing daily routines for a more grounded and consistent life.
FINAL REFLECTION
The earth element invites us to slow down, stabilise, and reconnect with our own inner and outer foundations. By cultivating Prithvi, we can nourish the parts of ourselves that crave security and steadiness while honouring the abundance that Bhūmi Devī offers unconditionally.
Where in your life could you bring in more stability and support? And what small practice might help you feel more grounded today?
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ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: SAMĀDHI – THE UNION BEYOND MIND
This final episode in our exploration of Rāja Yoga turns inward—deep into the heart of the practice. Samādhi is often romanticised or misunderstood as the "goal" of yoga, yet it is simply the natural flowering of sustained concentration (Dharana) and effortless meditation (Dhyāna). It is the stillness behind the waves, the silence at the centre of sound, the one who sees.
We reflect on how Samādhi isn’t something you “achieve,” but something that reveals itself when the inner noise settles. It’s not dramatic. It’s not even “blissful” in the way the mind imagines. It is the still presence that has always been there—before the mind, after the breath.
DEFINITION AND ETYMOLOGY OF SAMĀDHI
In Sanskrit, Samādhi is made up of three roots:
Sam – complete, fully, together
Ā – towards, near
Dhi – to hold, to place the mind
It refers to the complete absorption of the mind into the object of meditation—so fully that there is no longer a sense of separation between the observer and the observed. The mind becomes eka-tanata, one-pointed and steady, and eventually dissolves into pure awareness.
KEY CONCEPTS COVERED
The progressive refinement from Dharana → Dhyāna → Samādhi.
Samādhi is not a goal to strive for—it’s a natural state that arises when the conditions are right.
Misconceptions about Samādhi: it's not about escape, fireworks, or mystical detachment.
How the ego tries to grasp or replicate spiritual experience.
The danger of spiritual bypassing and mistaking sensory withdrawal for liberation.
Sahaja Samādhi — the integration of stillness into everyday life.
The value of humility and returning again and again to practice.
TEXTUAL SOURCES
Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali, Chapter 1: Samādhi Pāda — especially verses 1.17–1.20, which outline Sabīja (with seed) and Nirbīja (seedless) Samādhi.
Hatha Yoga Pradīpikā (4.1–4.6) — describes Samādhi as the cessation of duality and the merging of prāṇa and apāna in the central channel.
Shiva Samhitā and Gheranda Samhitā — reference Samādhi as the ultimate aim of mudrā, bandha, and prāṇāyāma practices.
PRACTICAL INTEGRATION
Aaron and Paige reflect on their own experiences of stillness—what helped and hindered the inner quiet from arising. We explore:
How to stay grounded while encountering altered states.
The value of discipline, devotion, and deep inner listening.
Creating an inner environment of ease, trust, and openness.
The importance of rest, play, and patience in a culture obsessed with productivity.
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ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE: Dhyāna – Meditation as a Stream of Awareness
Meditation is not a technique. It is a state.
In this episode, we explore Dhyāna (meditative absorption) not as a separate practice from āsana and prāṇāyāma, but as a natural evolution of consistent sādhanā. We reflect on how meditation emerges when attention becomes steady, the senses withdraw, and the breath is refined. We also clarify the difference between concentration (Dharana), meditation (Dhyāna), and absorption (Samādhi) in the traditional yogic framework.
DEFINITION AND ETYMOLOGY OF DHYĀNA
Dhyāna (ध्यान) comes from the root dhī – to reflect, contemplate, or hold in mind.
It is the 7th limb of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga.
Patañjali defines it as the uninterrupted flow of concentration on one object (YS 3.2):
“tatra pratyaya ekatānatā dhyānam”
Meditation is the continuous focus on a single object.
KEY CONCEPTS
Dhyāna is not about silencing thoughts, but about sustaining one object of meditation without distraction.
The practice begins with Dharana (placing the mind) and matures into Dhyāna (sustained presence).
It is not a doing—but a being.
The breath becomes a bridge into this quiet state.
When Dhyāna deepens, it becomes Samādhi—the state where the distinction between meditator, object, and meditation dissolves.
TEXTUAL SOURCES
Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali – Chapters 3.1–3.3 on Dharana, Dhyāna, and Samādhi as the integrated process of Samyama.
Bhagavad Gītā (Chapter 6) – describing the seat, discipline, and mindset of a meditator.
Hatha Yoga Pradīpikā (Chapter 4) – linking prāṇāyāma and mudrā to the rise of natural meditation.
INTEGRATING DHYĀNA IN PRACTICE
Cultivate a stable āsana, refine prāṇāyāma, and allow the senses to turn inward (pratyāhāra).
Sit each day—even for a few minutes—in stillness.
Use the breath, mantra, or internal light (jyotir) as a support.
Trust that meditation will reveal itself through repetition, simplicity, and sincerity.
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On this week's episode: DHARANA – THE ART OF INNER STILLNESS
In this episode, we explore Dharana—the sixth limb of yoga—as the art and effort of concentration. Dharana is the capacity to hold the mind on one thing. It precedes meditation (Dhyana) and is essential for entering the deeper, subtler states of yoga.
DEFINITION AND ETYMOLOGY OF DHARANA
The word Dharana comes from the Sanskrit root dhṛ, meaning “to hold,” “to bear,” or “to support.” In practice, it refers to the act of fixing the awareness upon one object, sensation, or internal space. Dharana is not yet meditation—it is the threshold, the gathering of the mind from its scattered tendencies toward a single stream of awareness.
Unlike meditation as a passive state, Dharana is active, intentional, and often challenging. We speak about the energetic importance of stillness, and how Dharana prepares us to meet the contents of the mind without being swept away by them. It’s the beginning of pratyaya-ekatānata—the continuous, unbroken flow of attention.
TEXTUAL SOURCES
In Pātañjalayogaśāstra, Yoga Sutra 3.1 defines Dharana as:
“Deśa-bandhaś cittasya dhāraṇā” – “Dharana is the binding of the mind to one place, object or idea.”
We also reference Dharana practices in the Hatha Yoga Pradīpikā, where techniques like Trataka (gazing), breath retention, and internal visualisation are offered as means to steady the mind.
These teachings suggest that Dharana is not merely a mental exercise, but a deeply embodied and energetic experience that leads into Dhyana and eventually Samadhi.
Techniques discussed include breath awareness, chakra visualisation, mantra japa, and Trataka (fixed gaze). These are not about “emptying the mind” but about refining the mind’s ability to rest in a single place—be it the breath, a candle flame, or the heart.
We also speak about how Dharana can be integrated into daily life—from brushing your teeth to walking through the bush—as a form of sacred attention.
We close with reflections on the obstacles to Dharana—like restlessness, boredom, or frustration—and how to meet them with grace, not resistance.
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ON THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:
Pratyāhāra – The Gateway Between Outer & Inner Practice
In this episode, we explore Pratyāhāra, the fifth limb of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga and the vital bridge between outer discipline and inner stillness.
Often overlooked, Pratyāhāra is the turning point—a moment when the senses are no longer scattered in the external world but drawn inward toward the source of awareness.
TEXTUAL SOURCES:
We unpack its etymology (prati = against or away, āhāra = food or intake), and the rich symbolism of withdrawing the senses not as suppression, but as conscious redirection.
This episode weaves together philosophy, scriptural sources, and personal reflection on how this practice can guide us from constant consumption toward deep inner nourishment.
WE TOUCH ON:
Pratyāhāra as the yoga of the senses
Why it’s essential before dhāraṇā (concentration) and dhyāna (meditation)
The common misunderstanding that Pratyāhāra is passive or escapist
The tortoise metaphor from the Bhagavad Gītā and other classical analogies
Daily life applications: how to consciously redirect the senses
The distinction between sensory withdrawal and suppression
Why Pratyāhāra isn’t about abandoning the world, but embracing it inwardly
How Pratyāhāra links the physical and mental limbs of yoga
Yogic texts that speak to this limb (Yoga Sūtra 2.54–2.55, Hatha Yoga Pradīpikā references)
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ON THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: PRĀṆĀYĀMA — MASTERING THE BREATH
In this episode, we explore the fourth limb of Aṣṭāṅga Yoga—Prāṇāyāma, often described as the gateway between the physical practices of āsana and the inner limbs of meditation. Aaron and Paige guide us through a rich, grounded, and traditional understanding of what it means to master the breath—not just as a technique, but as a means of refining our awareness and expanding our life force. We discuss the etymology of prāṇa (life-force) and āyāma (expansion, restraint); how prāṇāyāma links body, breath, and mind; why traditional teachings always follow āsana with prāṇāyama—not the other way around; and the difference between breath control and energy mastery.
TEXTURAL SOURCES
Haṭha Yoga Pradīpikā 2.1
atha āsane dṛḍhe yogī vaśī hita-mitāśanaḥ |
gurūpadiṣṭa-mārgeṇa prāṇāyāmān samabhyaset ||
“Established in steadiness of āsana, with mastery, moderate diet, and guided by the teacher’s path—the yogī should begin the practice of prāṇāyāma.”
Gheraṇḍa Saṃhitā 5.1 describes prāṇāyāma as one of the seven limbs of Haṭha Yoga, along with ṣaṭkarma, āsana, mudrā, pratyāhāra, dhyāna, and samādhi. The eight classical kumbhakas (retentions) are listed and broken down: Sūrya Bhedana, Ujjāyī, Śītalī, Bhastrikā, Bhrāmarī, Mūrchā, Plāvinī, and Kevalī.
We explore how to begin prāṇāyāma safely: after establishing a stable āsana practice and with guidance from a teacher. The value of simple breath awareness (śvāsapraśvāsa) as a foundation. The role of retention (kumbhaka) in shifting mental states and preparing for pratyāhāra. Tips for integrating breathwork into daily life for clarity, steadiness, and energy regulation.
Prāṇāyāma is not about force or control—it’s about intimacy with the breath, trust in your system, and a commitment to deepening presence. It is a bridge, a purifier, and a catalyst for inner stillness.
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