Om Som Yoga + Ayurveda Podcast

Sign up for our 100hr Hatha Yoga training here: https://omsom.yoga/yoga-teacher-trainings/100-hour-hatha-yoga-teacher-training On this weeks episode of the podcast we discuss the 5 States of Mind  Kshipta: agitated/monkey mind  Rajas Lack of decision-making ability, Restlessness, Confusion, Absolute lack of clarity & Anxiety Mudha: dull/donkey mind  Tamas   Lack of energy and vitality, Poor concentration, Distorted connection with the inner self, Depression /Sadness   Vikshipta: distracted/butterfly mind  Sattva  Calm mind, however, gets easily distracted, Better concentration, Mind is sometimes stable and other times confused.  Ekagra: one-pointed mind Better focus, More awareness and clarity, Thinned ego, Awakening of intuition  Nirodha: the state in which the mind is mastered Single-pointed focus, Stable mind, Grace in overall mind, The complete stillness of thoughts More info, upcoming workshops, trainings & info for 1-1 Yoga consultations can be found at our website: www.omsom.yoga Hari Om, Aaron & Paige --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

Sign up for our 100hr Hatha Yoga training here: https://omsom.yoga/yoga-teacher-trainings/100-hour-hatha-yoga-teacher-training On this weeks episode of the podcast we discuss personal practice & offer some considerations when adapting Yoga to the individual. Here's our list of considerations: 1. Intentions & Goals: Why are you practicing? 2. Personal circumstances: What do you need from practice? 3. Age 4. Body Type 5. Health, Physical & Mental 6. Cultural Background 7. Capacity to practice: How much time do you have, really? More info, upcoming workshops, trainings & info for 1-1 Yoga consultations can be found at our website: www.omsom.yoga Hari Om,  Aaron & Paige --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

To join us for the 100 hour Hatha Yoga training, follow this link: https://omsom.yoga/yoga-teacher-trainings/100-hour-hatha-yoga-teacher-training In this episode: What is Hatha Yoga & why is it important? What is hatha yoga contextually? Hatha Yoga definition/translation, Raja yoga definition. What is hatha yoga stylistically? Compared to vinyasa & other styles. What are the aims of Hatha Yoga? Nervous system regulation is the primary preparation. Purify, strengthen, calm, stabilise, sensitise, expand & illuminate(yoga) Moving from Hatha Yoga to Raja Yoga Why has Yoga become synonymous with asana? Why is asana important? How can we identify our individual needs? How can we lean into the tradition & honour our modern circumstances? Three pillars of our practice Asana - from the perspective of hatha yoga, energetic management & optimisation of physical systems, joints, cardiovascular, nervous system ect. Sadhana - Subtle/spiritual practice, mantra, kriya, ritual & learning to enjoy the process, cultivate gratitude for your everyday experience. Dharma - Our need for purpose, Aligning yourself with purpose, allowing that purpose to fuel your daily actions, do not allow it to come from external influence, svabhava & your unique message for the world. THE TRAINING Our intention is to provide an understanding of Yoga through felt experience, not just intellect alone. When we begin to embody our Yoga practice, we can share our experience with other’s in an authentic way & ultimately be of the highest service to our community. This course offers a chance to begin to see our actions & lives from a macro perspective. What impact are you having on the world around you? Much love, Aaron & Paige --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

On this weeks episode w chat about Karma & the cycle of suffering What is Karma? Action! What is Chakra? A Wheel! What drives you to action? 1. Habits, 2. Desires, 3. Beliefs, 4. Intentions, What is a habit? Repeated action (Samskara) Generally no thought involved Muscle memory - Body storing memory Allows us to live in the world & complete tasks We can retire out habits through repetition What is desire? Habit with emotional weight (Vassana) A need not being met Emotional attachment Addictive behaviours The rush of emotion What is a belief? Stories contained within your ego (Vikalpa) Your beliefs about yourself can move you towards or away from action.... Your beliefs can limit your actions Limiting beliefs vs empowering beliefs What is intention? (Sankalpa) Goals vs Intention How to create an intention... What do you want to cultivate within your life? How do you want to feel? What beliefs are holding you back? Why intention could you use to counter those beliefs? How can we translate that intention into action? Taking space to reflect in Meditation or in Stillness Making decisions based on what you want to create for yourself... BEING CLEAR We'd Love to hear from you, reach out via our website or social media @omsom.yoga or www.omsom.yoga Hari Om Aaron & Paige --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

WELCOME BACK!!! On this weeks episode:  The role of the teacher & the different teachers that can appear in our lives.   "Whatever we look at with an open mind and heart will teach us something new and profound" The 5 primary sources of knowledge   1. The World of Nature 2. Our Teachers and Gurus 3. The Teachings and Texts 4. The Divine as the Inner Guru 5. Learning from Our Own Experience We'd Love to hear from you, reach out via our website or social media  @omsom.yoga or www.omsom.yoga Hari Om Aaron & Paige --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

Level Up is becoming Om Som 🔥 Thanks to all who joined our first ever live podcast! 6 months ago we began the process of rebranding our business. We wanted to move our brand toward a more direct reflection of the Yoga tradition & how we share it. Om Som is a mantra for universal healing & in our eyes this is what the world needs. OM = The universe SOM = Healing You could also say that Som is every humans unique capacity for healing, nurturing & nourishment. It’s a sea of healing that we can all tap into. We look forward to sharing that journey with you all. And finally, a huge thanks to Cam @woowoo.nz 🙏🏼 Much love, Aaron & Paige --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

In this episode we dive into some of the deepest teachings within the Yoga tradition, the teachings of the Koshas Aaron takes the lead as we dive into the innermost layers of our being & unpack what exists within the 'five bodies' We cover: - Annamayakosha, the physical body - Pranamayakosha, the energy body - Manomayaksha, the mental body - Vijnanamayakosha, the body of the inner teacher - Anandamayakosha, the body of bliss - What these bodies consist of - What we need when working with each of the bodies & much, much more As promised, here is a link to our favourite copy of the Taittiriya Upanishad  https://www.amazon.com/Taittiriya-Upanisad-Swami-Chinmayananda/dp/8175976225/ref=pd_sbs_1/141-4812025-1840215?pd_rd_w=sNvJ5&pf_rd_p=3676f086-9496-4fd7-8490-77cf7f43f846&pf_rd_r=5SVKD8YAXFMN4JSZSRFK&pd_rd_r=f4134802-e331-46e6-ba61-701729c0ec31&pd_rd_wg=xyzKz&pd_rd_i=8175976225&psc=1 We'd love to hear from you, reach out via social media or find more on our website www.levelup.yoga --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

In this episode we dive into some of the most foundation concepts with the system of Ayurveda. Paigey takes the lead as we dive into the inner working of this incredible holistic health system.  We chat about - Samyoga/Viyoga - Svastha, the state of perfect individual health  - The Gurvadi Gunas or 20 qualities - The Doshas in relation to these 20 qualities  - & much, much more As promised, here is the list of opposites: Heavy/Light, Dull/Sharp, Cold/Hot, Oily/Dry, Smooth/Rough, Dense/Liquid, Soft/Hard, Stable/Mobile, Gross/Subtle, Cloudy/Clear We'd love to hear from you, reach out via social media or find more on our website www.levelup.yoga --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

In this episode we chat about the nervous system in relation to Yoga practice. This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt stressed. We chat about - The evolution of our nervous system - The functions of the nervous system - Stress VS Relaxation - How we can optimise our practice to better support our system - & much, much more We'd love to hear from you, reach out via social media or find more on our website www.levelup.yoga --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

In this episode we chat all things YTT or TTC  This conversation is for anyone who has ever pondered their readiness for a Yoga teacher training course. We chat about  - What YTT is  - Types/Styles of Yoga - When you're "ready" for a YTT - Traveling VS local - Part time VS immersive  - Picking a teacher - What's included in a course  - Teaching pathways & MORE We'd love to hear from you, reach out via social media or find more on our website www.levelup.yoga --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

This week we discuss everything Yin Yoga! The peoples practice, medicine for the modern world. Yin is here to stay, but it hasn't been around for long. We dive into the origins of Yin Yoga along with our experiences & our approach to sharing it. This is an incredibly interesting topic, we hope you enjoy! More info can be found at our website www.levelup.yoga OM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

On this weeks episode we dive into the heart of Tantric Yoga practice, uncovering the true purpose of Yoga; connection to the divine. We chat about how we can begin to bring a sense of devotion into our Yoga practice & the effect that has on our life. Our aim is to offer some practical tips around creating a personal relationship with divinity & also to highlight the need for this kind of practice in the modern world. The God conversation is one that needs to be opened up if we wish the honour the tradition in its entirety.  Without God, there's no Yoga!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

On this weeks episode we interview one of our most beloved teachers & friend Irene 'Izzy' Ais! Izzy is a seasoned practitioner of Yoga & Tantra and a holistic physiotherapist who is deeply devoted to sharing Yoga in a way that empowers & informs her students in daily life. She is a wealth of knowledge & this is just one of many hours we have spent in deep conversation. We chat all things Tantra, Tantric Hatha Yoga & our experiences of an incredible tradition that the three of us hold very close to our heart. Izzy shares her experience starting Yoga & her incredible journey into a sacred & connected life. If you are wanting to get in touch with Irene you can find her at the following links: https://www.ompeopleyoga.com https://www.instagram.com/irene_ais/ More info can be found at our website www.levelup.yoga --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

This week we are chatting about the Yoga of desire! A potent map that allows us to understand what we truly want in life & then go after it. We also continue our discussion around sankalpa & how we can use it to supercharge our purest desires.  We offer some practical tips that will help you to refine what you want out of life. The 4 desires are: Dharma - Purpose Artha - Prosperity Kama - Pleasure Moksha - Liberation More info can be found at our website www.levelup.yoga OM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

HAPPY NEW YEAR! This week we are chatting about self led practice & Sankalpa. Sankalpa is a deep intention, created in the heart.  It allows us to align ourselves with our highest truth. We offer some practical tips that will help you to create a deeply intentional practice that will serve you for years to come. More info can be found at our website www.levelup.yoga OM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

On this weeks episode we interview our first ever guest, Denise Battany. Denise is a legend who is wildly passionate about sharing Yoga & Ayurveda, she is a wealth of knowledge & we are lucky to have her on the show. We chat all things Ayurveda and break down its main components to give you an overview of what this beautiful science of life is all about. Denise shares her experience starting Yoga & her incredible journey into softness & devotion.  We chat doshas, gunas, elements & of course ojas! If you are wanting to get in touch with Denise you can find her at the following links: https://www.herwildwellness.info/  https://www.instagram.com/herwildwellness/ More info can be found at our website www.levelup.yoga --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

In this episode we discuss what it means to speak your truth, setting boundaries, real connection & authentic expression! We talk about how isolating spirituality can become when there is a lack of community & openness. We share our experiences around communication, Kirtan, schooling & more. More importantly, some ideas for you to begin to open up more yourself! If you are wanting to join our online community,  follow this link: 4facebook.com/groups/levelupyoga  More info can be found at our website www.levelup.yoga --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

Yep, you already know what it is! A bonus episode! This is a Kirtan chanting practice with Aaron, as a supplement to our pervious episode "What is Mantra" Take some space for yourself, chant along & drop into a deep state of connection. More info can be found at our website www.levelup.yoga --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

In this episode we attempt to unpack the vast topic that is Mantra. We talk about where Mantra has come from, how it is practiced. We share our experience with Mantra Meditation & Kirtan practice. More importantly, how you can adopt this potent practice into your life & Yoga practice! If you are wanting to gain a deeper understanding of how you can use your practice to empower your current state, this is for you! More info can be found at our website www.levelup.yoga --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message

In this episode we seek to uncover the purpose of Asana practice through the exploration of two very interesting maps. We drop into conversation around the 8 limbs of Yoga & also the 7 stages of traditional Hatha Yoga. We share our experience & current understanding of these maps, along with some clarity around what each stage looks like in regards to practice. More importantly, how you can adopt these maps into your life & Yoga practice! If you are wanting to gain a deeper understanding of how you can use your practice to empower your current state, this is for you! More info can be found at our website www.levelup.yoga --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/omsomyoga/message