EP33 - From Calisthenics to Consciousness with Riki Warren

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The VM Podcast

Vichaar Manthan

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The VM Podcast, a Vichaar Manthan project looking to explore modern day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explore how we can better understand dharma, our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing. Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on podcast@vichaarmanthan.org Join the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:

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EP33 - From Calisthenics to Consciousness with Riki Warren

The VM Podcast

1 hour 30 minutes 52 seconds

1 year ago

EP33 - From Calisthenics to Consciousness with Riki Warren

Riki has been practising advanced bodyweight movement, yoga and mixed martial arts since 1992, more recently specialising in Calisthenics since 2012. He currently holds a Guinness World Record for the most consecutive L-sit ring muscle ups, achieved 2019. He was awarded a Batchelors degree in Biology from the University of London in 2009, going on to further qualify as a sports therapist and biomechanics/strength conditioning specialist. “I love all forms of movement. The human body is the most complicated and intelligent machine we know of. We must use its full potential to get the most out of the life we have in it. I've dedicated my life to the study of this." https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Age-Yoga-Paths-Awakening/dp/B08KM871J5 https://www.instagram.com/rix.official https://www.calisthenicspro.co.uk/ 00:00:00: Introduction by Riki Warren 00:00:33: Host Introduction and Welcome 00:01:54: Riki Warren's Background and Journey 00:03:46: The Concept of Superpowers in Yoga and Hinduism 00:07:34: Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality 00:12:49: Electromagnetic System and Prana 00:16:08: Delusion in Modern Spirituality 00:20:33: Martial Arts and Shastra Vidya 00:24:14: The Relevance of Dharma in Modern Life 00:25:12: The Importance of Yoga in Personal Development 00:32:27: The Role of Fascia in Movement and Training 00:34:28: The Loss of Ancient Knowledge 00:37:00: Riki's Bicep Injury and Recovery 00:39:56: The Power of Will and Healing 00:44:01: The Process of Meditation in Ashtanga Yoga 00:49:05: The Role of Sound in Meditation 00:52:59: The Chapter on Death 00:55:32: The Suffering of Birth and Life 01:00:57: The Concept of Karma and Suffering 01:05:40: The Importance of Accepting Responsibility 01:09:50: The Relationship with the Divine 01:14:35: The Role of Dharma and Karma 01:16:50: The Importance of Selfless Service 01:19:32: Rapid Fire Round 01:26:02: Final Thoughts and Advice

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The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.

Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on ⁠⁠⁠podcast@vichaarmanthan.org⁠⁠⁠

Join the conversation at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast⁠⁠⁠ and on all streaming platforms:

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