Podcasts by Yoga Chit Chat
Casual conversations about yoga philosophy, tradition, and practice with two Los Angeles based yoga teachers.
Further podcasts by Phoebe and Keric
Podcast on the topic Religion und Spiritualität
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What are Purusha and Prakriti? from 2020-04-22T19:00:03
Purusha and Prakriti are two broad concepts in yoga philosophy. The terms are used slightly differently in a Classical Yoga point of view than in the Tantric Philosophy point of view. Neither is ri...
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What is the Shiva Nataraja? from 2020-04-08T19:00:03
What is the Shiva Nataraja? A quick image search on this topic will return dozens of images of bronze colored statues in multitude of different sizes, shades, and variations. You may have seen this...
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What is Anusara? from 2020-03-06T20:00:10
If you are a regular listener of the Yoga Chit Chat podcast, you've probably heard Phoebe and Keric mention that they are both Anusara yoga teachers? But what is Anusara yoga? Tune in to this episo...
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What is Tantra? from 2020-02-21T20:00:10
You may have heard the words "tantra" or "tantric practices" mentioned in pop-culture and/or by a few celebrities. But Tantric Philosophy is a vast collection of yogic thought and practice that is...
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What is Advaita Vedanta? from 2020-01-27T20:00
If there is just one reality, then how do we account for multiplicity, diversity, and separation? If everything is spirit, then how does the physical world manifest itself? Advaita Vedanta offers o...
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What are the Yoga Sutras? from 2020-01-03T21:30:34
What are the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali? Why are they so important to Western yoga culture? Who was Patanjali? Join Phoebe and Keric for another informal discussion on quite possibly the most influen...
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What are the three A's of Anusara? from 2019-12-20T21:40:28
What are the three A's of Anusara Yoga? Please join Phoebe and Keric for this special episode of Yoga Chit Chat, just for Anusara yoga teachers.
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What is Samadhi? from 2019-11-29T20:00:23
What is Samadhi? How do you get it? Have you experienced it? Join Phoebe and Keric for a light-hearted exploration of the deepest and most subtle concept in yoga philosophy.
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What is Dhyana? from 2019-11-21T01:00:03
What is Dhyana? Is it a state of being? Is it a practice? Do I want to do it? How do I get to it? What does it have to do with yoga? Please join Phoebe and Keric for an exploration of this key yoga...
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What is Dharana? from 2019-11-11T01:00:14
What is Dharana? We're working through the Yoga of Eight Limbs. This episode moves us from the practice of yoga to the powers of yoga! Join Phoebe and Keric as they discuss this important topic tha...
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What is Pranayama? from 2019-10-27T19:00:02
What is Pranayama? And how does it relate to yoga poses? Join yoga teachers Phoebe and Keric for an informal discussion on this more subtle yoga practice.
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What are the Niyamas? from 2019-10-11T19:00:14
What are the Niyamas? How are they related to yoga poses? Are they necessary? Are they important to the practice of yoga? Join Phoebe and Keric for an informal discussion regarding these classical ...
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What are Yamas? from 2019-10-04T19:00:04
What are the Yamas? Are they rules for living a yogic life? Do you have to follow them in order to practice yoga? What is the intention? What is the benefit of following them? Join Phoebe and Keric...
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What is Lila? from 2019-09-04T20:00:06
What is lila? And why is it so important to Anusara yoga students and teachers? Join teachers Phoebe and Keric for a casual conversation on this important concept.
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What is Kula? from 2019-08-23T18:29:55
What is "kula" and why is such an integral part of many modern day yoga practices?
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What are Shiva and Shakti? from 2019-08-20T08:00:05
You may have heard about the Hindu god, Shiva. And you may have also heard the term "Shakti" too. What do the two have to do with each other? Kind of everything. Join Phoebe and Keric as they explo...
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What is Maya? from 2019-08-12T06:43:53
If everything is One Supreme Consciousness (One Spirit), then how do we account for difference, diversity, and the material world? The answer is maya. But what is maya? Is it illusion or is it some...
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What is mantra? from 2019-08-03T03:40:12
You've probably heard the word "mantra" outside of the context of yoga. You might even have your own personal mantra. Please join Phoebe and Keric as they chat about the yoga practice of mantra.
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What is Svadhyaya? from 2019-07-28T18:13:56
What does self-study have to do with yoga? Almost everything. Please join Phoebe and Keric for this week's Yoga Chit Chat on this important concept in yoga philosophy.
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What is Adhikara? from 2019-07-21T07:14:17
What does it take to be a good yoga student? Find out as Phoebe and Keric discuss their take on the elements of studentship.
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What is Samskara? from 2019-07-12T07:24:14
We all have samskaras, impressions, patterns, and habits. They are not necessarily good or bad. Some samskaras serve us, while others do not. Yoga is a practice of pattern recognition and possibly ...
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What is Svatantrya? from 2019-07-06T04:02:30
The Sanskrit word "svatantrya" can be translated as "freedom." But does it mean the freedom to do whatever you want? Please join Phoebe and Keric for this episode of Yoga Chit Chat to find out!
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What is Purna? from 2019-07-01T15:39:25
Purna is the sanskrit word for fullness. It can also be translated as perfection. Join Phoebe and Keric as they chat about this essential quality of the Universal Spirit and how the two translation...
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What is Shri? from 2019-06-20T23:56:07
What is Shri? Is it beauty? It is auspiciousness? Is it both? Is everything Shri? Join Phoebe and Keric for another informal talk on one of yoga's most profound teachings!
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What is Spanda? from 2019-06-07T17:32:31
Everything in the Universe pulses, from subatomic particles to entire galaxies and everything in between, including you and me. Please join hosts, Phoebe and Keric, for an informal discussion on th...
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What is Ananda? from 2019-05-31T14:10:35
Ananda means bliss, but it is more than just a feeling of joy or ecstasy. Our essential nature is bliss, we've simply forgotten. When we create the right conditions, we are able to remember our tru...
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What is Oneness? from 2019-05-24T06:33:33
What do yoga teachers and students mean when that say "everything is connected" or "everything is one"?
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What is Sankalpa? from 2019-05-17T00:13:46
What is Sankalpa? The Sanskrit word "sankalpa" means "intention". Intention is the reason for doing any activity. It answers the question "why are you doing this activity?" Intentions have the powe...
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What is Namaste? from 2019-05-10T06:38:09
If you have ever taken a yoga class or traveled in India, then there's a good chance that you've heard the word "namaste." What does it mean? Why do yoga students and teachers say it at the end of...
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