Dive into Neethu's incredible journey of resilience and self-discovery. This powerful podcast explores her transition from a rigorous PhD working with victims of sex trafficking to facing life-changing physical challenges, including the loss of mobility on her left side. Despite the obstacles, Neethu’s commitment to healing led her to embrace sadhana (spiritual practice) prescribed by Sadhguru, Sidha medicine, and even the ancient martial art of Kalaripayattu. Alongside these experiences, Neethu candidly shares the discipline within Isha she humorously calls the "Sadhana Police," shedding light on the balance of freedom and commitment in her spiritual path. This honest and raw conversation is filled with insights on healing, personal growth, and navigating controversies around spirituality. Discover Neethu’s authentic story of transformation and her unwavering dedication to overcome adversity, one step at a time. 0:00 - Introduction | Exploring the journey with honesty and vulnerability 8:00 - Childhood Challenges | Overcoming a childhood marked by rage and anger 13:55 - Seeking Approval | Why do we strive to be the 'perfect' son or daughter? 18:23 - Public Incident | A life-altering encounter on a public bus 21:00 - Career Aspirations | Neethu’s father’s dream for her to become a police officer 24:50 - College Conflict | The big fight leading to a police station visit 31:15 - Research with Trafficking Survivors | Work with victims of sex trafficking 36:20 - First Experience with Meditation | Encountering a Himalayan Yogi and discovering meditation 38:40 - Facing financial blackmail for Inner Engineering 43:25 - Inspiring Connection | Meeting Sphoorti Akka 49:00 - Shivanga Sadhana for Women | Journey into Shivanga Sadhana 53:05 - New Path after PhD | Leaving PhD to volunteer long-term at the ashram 56:50 - Physical Challenges | Losing 80% mobility on the left side of the body 1:00:58 - Healing Journey | Sidha medications and personalized sadhana by Sadhguru 1:03:50 - Kalaripayattu | How the ancient martial art of Kerala aided in recovery 1:08:55 - “Sadhana Police” | Balancing discipline with spiritual practices 1:18:40 - True Meaning of Sadhana | Realizing sadhana is about doing what’s needed 1:21:40 - Controversies around Isha | Addressing issues about Isha, brahmacharis, and homeschooling 1:28:55 - Conclusion | Reflections and end of the podcast
Neethus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neethuchandra_/ Taruns Kalari page: https://www.instagram.com/tarunkumar.km/ Important Notice Regarding My Communication Channels Hey everyone! I wanted to let you know how I handle communications, especially for queries related to Inner Engineering sponsorship and other topics. I primarily check Instagram once every two weeks for updates, so please don’t expect instant replies there. If you have specific queries or need more detailed information, feel free to email me at vaisakhsabu90@gmail.com. However, I won’t be able to engage in long email threads, as most of the questions are already answered in my videos. Before reaching out, I highly recommend going through my content — you’ll likely find the answers you need there. If you're looking for additional details or support, you can always contact the Isha Foundation directly or reach out to any of their local centers. For those who feel it’s necessary to speak with me directly and need a detailed conversation lasting more than 15 minutes, I am open to scheduling a Zoom call. However, please be aware that I charge a fee for these calls as I value my time, and I prefer not to engage in lengthy discussions over queries that could easily be answered by a Google search or a simple ChatGPT conversation. Thank you for understanding, and I appreciate your respect for my time! Zoom calls can be scheduled by dropping me an email Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaisu90/ Email: vaisakhsabu90@gmail.com