What’s the ultimate goal of yoga? According to Patanjali—it’s liberation.

In this episode, I dive deep into Kaivalya Pada, the final and most mystical book of the Yoga Sutras, to explore how we disentangle from the mind’s illusions and return to our true nature as pure consciousness (Purusha). We unpack the mechanics of karma, the role of Dhyana in neutralizing mental patterns, and how to finally recognize yourself as the witness, not the mind.

You’ll learn:

🔹 The difference between Purusha and Prakriti

🔹 How karma shapes our thoughts, habits, and reactions

🔹 Why meditation (Dhyana) is key to neutralizing karmic patterns

🔹 The role of the gunas in shaping perception and suffering

🔹 How to live from the clarity of the witness, not the chaos of the mind

If you’ve ever sensed there’s more to you than your thoughts, this episode offers a map back to your freedom.

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Translations Mentioned:

Reverend Jaganath Carrera: Inside the Yoga Sutras: A Comprehensive Sourcebook for the Study & Practice of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras

Barbara Stoler Miller: Yoga: Discipline of Freedom: The Yoga Sutra Attributed to Patanjali

BKS Iyengar: Light on the Yoga Sutras

Alan Finger: Tantra of the Yoga Sutras: Essential Wisdom for Living with Awareness and Grace

Edwin F Bryant: The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali: A New Edition, Translation, and Commentary

Sri Swami Satchidananda: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

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Prana isn’t just breath—it’s your life force, and it moves in five distinct directions within your body, shaping your emotions, digestion, vitality, and mood.

In this episode (Part 1 of a 2-part series), we dive into the 5 Vayus—the energetic currents of prana—and how they influence your inner and outer experience. You’ll discover how these ancient teachings connect to the chakras and how yoga practices like pranayama can restore balance and flow.

You’ll learn:

🔹 What the Vayus are and how they impact your body and mind

🔹 Why energy stagnation leads to emotional or physical “dis-ease”

🔹 The roles of Prana Vayu (inspiration), Apana Vayu (elimination), and Samana Vayu (assimilation)

🔹 How to identify and rebalance energetic imbalances

If you’ve ever felt stuck, depleted, or “off” without knowing why, this episode offers a powerful map to understanding the energetic roots of your experience.

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