Let's Talk Yoga
Arundhati is an immigrant Indian yoga teacher, living in the US. She's grown a 6 figure yoga business singlehandedly. Self-taught, hardworking, and passionate, she's changing the yoga conversation to include more Indian yoga teachers. This podcast covers topics like cultural appropriation of yoga, yoga teacher training, practicing yoga in business, and much more...Whether you're a student or a teacher, you'll find valuable insight, strategies, free downloads, and raw conversations. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode! More good stuff on our website - letstalk.yoga.
Let's Talk Yoga
Understanding Meditation with that Meditation Guy
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Arundhati Baitmangalkar
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Episode 158
I've been increasingly interested in the topic of meditation over the past year and have been waiting for the right guest to kickstart the conversation. Recently, I came across Jimmy Wightman, also known as That Meditation Guy on Instagram. Based in the UK, he is a well-respected meditation and mindfulness teacher. I've been following Jimmy's work for quite some time, and I believe the time is right to have him as a guest on the podcast.
Episode Highlights:
- What is the goal of meditation and why should someone meditate?
- Setting yourself up for success in meditation
- Mindfulness and meditation: what comes first?
- Dealing with rough moments in meditation
- What type of meditation to start with
- Stages of attention
- Do you meditate for joy or happiness?
- How much time is needed to cultivate a steady meditation practice?
- Grief and trauma in meditation
- Learning meditation through apps and videos versus going to a teacher
- How does someone choose their mantra?
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