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Michael Johnson ~ Discovering the Timeless "Now" in Yoga Practice
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Michael Johnson is a prominent yoga and philosophy instructor based in Asheville, North Carolina. He is the founder of Clear Light Yoga and a respected teacher at both the Asheville Yoga Center and the Ayurvedic Institute. With over 20 years of experience, Michael specializes in yoga philosophy, Sanskrit, and meditation. Through his 200-hour yoga philosophy teacher training program, Michael inspires students to delve deep into the ancient texts and principles of yoga, making these complex ideas accessible and applicable to modern life.
Visit Michael on his website: https://www.clearlightyoga.com/
Key Takeaways:
- The Essence of Yoga: Yoga is about controlling the mental activities to avoid being controlled by them. This is a path to self-control and understanding one's true nature.
- Philosophical Integration: Understanding Sanskrit and the Yoga Sutras is crucial to grasping yoga philosophy. Different translations can lead to varied interpretations and levels of understanding.
- Non-Theistic Bhakti: Bhakti Yoga, traditionally theistic, can also be practiced in a non-theistic manner, focusing on devotion to ideals rather than deities.
- Practical Application: Michael shares real-life applications of yoga philosophy, from daily interpersonal interactions to handling extreme situations like cyber threats.
Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇
Free Grow Your Yoga Live Webinar – Every Thursday at 12pm EST
➡️ Click here to receive link
New Student FREE Livestream Yoga Special ~ Try 2 Weeks of Free Unlimited Livestream Yoga Classes at Native Yoga Center. info.nativeyogacenter.com/livestream Sign into the classes you would like to take and you will receive an email 30 minutes prior to join on Zoom. The class is recorded and uploaded to nativeyogaonline.com ➡️ Click Here to Join.
Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube.
Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce’s website: bryceallynband.comand sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.
Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogacenter.com
Enjoy new Native Yoga Center classes uploaded everyday on our online learning hub. Use code FIRSTMONTHFREE at checkout. https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-class
Native Yoga website: here
YouTube: here
Instagram: @nativeyoga
Twitter: @nativeyoga
Facebook: @nativeyogacenter
LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin
Разделы
1. Michael Johnson ~ Discovering the Timeless "Now" in Yoga Practice (00:00:00)
2. Yoga Philosophy and Buddhism (00:32:48)
3. Self-Control and Egotism in Yoga (00:44:58)
4. Teaching Yoga Philosophy (00:48:36)
5. Non-Dogmatic Philosophy (01:04:03)
183 эпизодов
Manage episode 427368973 series 2992511
Michael Johnson is a prominent yoga and philosophy instructor based in Asheville, North Carolina. He is the founder of Clear Light Yoga and a respected teacher at both the Asheville Yoga Center and the Ayurvedic Institute. With over 20 years of experience, Michael specializes in yoga philosophy, Sanskrit, and meditation. Through his 200-hour yoga philosophy teacher training program, Michael inspires students to delve deep into the ancient texts and principles of yoga, making these complex ideas accessible and applicable to modern life.
Visit Michael on his website: https://www.clearlightyoga.com/
Key Takeaways:
- The Essence of Yoga: Yoga is about controlling the mental activities to avoid being controlled by them. This is a path to self-control and understanding one's true nature.
- Philosophical Integration: Understanding Sanskrit and the Yoga Sutras is crucial to grasping yoga philosophy. Different translations can lead to varied interpretations and levels of understanding.
- Non-Theistic Bhakti: Bhakti Yoga, traditionally theistic, can also be practiced in a non-theistic manner, focusing on devotion to ideals rather than deities.
- Practical Application: Michael shares real-life applications of yoga philosophy, from daily interpersonal interactions to handling extreme situations like cyber threats.
Thanks for listening to this episode. Check out: 👇
Free Grow Your Yoga Live Webinar – Every Thursday at 12pm EST
➡️ Click here to receive link
New Student FREE Livestream Yoga Special ~ Try 2 Weeks of Free Unlimited Livestream Yoga Classes at Native Yoga Center. info.nativeyogacenter.com/livestream Sign into the classes you would like to take and you will receive an email 30 minutes prior to join on Zoom. The class is recorded and uploaded to nativeyogaonline.com ➡️ Click Here to Join.
Subscribe to Native Yoga Center and view this podcast on Youtube.
Thank you Bryce Allyn for the show tunes. Check out Bryce’s website: bryceallynband.comand sign up on his newsletter to stay in touch. Listen here to his original music from his bands Boxelder, B-Liminal and Bryce Allyn Band on Spotify.
Please email special requests and feedback to info@nativeyogacenter.com
Enjoy new Native Yoga Center classes uploaded everyday on our online learning hub. Use code FIRSTMONTHFREE at checkout. https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-class
Native Yoga website: here
YouTube: here
Instagram: @nativeyoga
Twitter: @nativeyoga
Facebook: @nativeyogacenter
LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin
Разделы
1. Michael Johnson ~ Discovering the Timeless "Now" in Yoga Practice (00:00:00)
2. Yoga Philosophy and Buddhism (00:32:48)
3. Self-Control and Egotism in Yoga (00:44:58)
4. Teaching Yoga Philosophy (00:48:36)
5. Non-Dogmatic Philosophy (01:04:03)
183 эпизодов
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