The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast
323: Finding Support in Yoga Philosophy with Sunita Patil
Description:
Yoga philosophy is an important part of yoga. Yet, interpreting and applying those principles to our modern lives can be difficult. So how can we find support for our yoga practice in the sutras and yoga philosophy? Sunita Patil has some insights.
Sunita has over 30 years of experience in the personal practice of yoga. Over the past 20 years, she has taught thousands of students in Australia, USA, and India. Sunita has studied Yoga and Meditation, Sanskrit, Ayurveda, and the Vedas and Upanishads with teachers from around the world. Today, she offers mentoring sessions, group sessions, talks, workshops to bring the wisdom of Yoga and Ayurveda into day-to-day life.
Sunita explains about how we can make yoga, yoga philosophy, and the teachings from the sutras simple and adaptable to our daily life, and what the true essence of yoga philosophy is. Shannon and Sunita also discuss self-care for yoga teachers, how to maintain peace and calm in our hectic lives, and so much more.
Key Takeaways:
[2:32] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Sunita Patel.
[5:02] What does Sunita do and who does she do it for?
[7:36] How can yoga philosophy support yoga teachers?
[16:14] What are Sunita's thoughts on the different translations or interpretations of yoga philosophy out there?
[20:10] Sunita talks a little bit about the first principle of yoga.
[24:58] What are some of Sunita's takeaways from the character of Arjuna in the Gita?
[26:37] Shannon gives a shout out of thanks to sponsor, OfferingTree.
[28:26] What are some of Sunita's ideas of how to incorporate yoga into our daily lives?
[34:39] What are some things that Sunita does to bring calm and ease to her life?
[43:12] Sunita shares some inspiration from yoga philosophy for yoga teachers who might be feeling that life is a lot right now.
[53:01] Get in touch with Sunita via her website and social media.
[54:19] Shannon shares her biggest takeaway from this conversation with Sunita.
Links:
Balance Flow Yoga: 7-Week Online Series with Shelly Prosko (Code: BALANCE)
Sunita Patil on Instagram
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 297: Yoga Philosophy & Business with Rebecca Sebastian
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 142: Living the Sutras with Kelly DiNardo
The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 243: What Yoga Texts Should I Read? with Chase Bossart
Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.
Quotes from this episode:
"With the yoga philosophy, it's basically coming back to stillness."
"My always intention is how can I make it simple to adapt to my life, this modern life?"
"This is the beauty of yoga like you can adapt it according to your need."
"As we grow in the practice, we will change the practice."