Dive Deep: Why Yoga Is More Than Just A Physical Destination | Myra Khanna

About this episode

Myra Khanna discusses her journey in yoga, emphasizing its holistic nature beyond physical practice.

“Practicing yoga is not really something separate from me. It is happening all the time.” In this episode of a Curious Yogi Podcast , yoga teacher Myra Khanna shares her journey from Kathak dancer and scuba diving instructor to dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher. Drawing from studies with Bharath Shetty, Vinay Kumar, Vijay Kumar, Deepika Mehta, Mark Robberds, Eddie Stern, and ongoing training with Yoga Education College, Myra reflects on her evolution from a physically driven Ashtanga practice to a more holistic exploration of pranayama, meditation, and nervous system regulation. The conversation explores the commercialization of yoga, misconceptions about yoga in India, female health awareness in asana practice, and the parallels between diving and meditative practice. Myra also shares how traditional strength disciplines like mudgar swinging, dandas, and baithaks inform her approach to resilience and sustainability in practice. Here are some key takeaways; ➖ Transition from purely physical to a more holistic practice. ➖ Emphasize the importance of listening to one's body and nervous system. ➖ Commercialization of yoga impacts its true essence. ➖ Teaching should accommodate…

People in this episode

Host: Bobbi Paidel

Guest: Myra Khanna

Topics covered

• yoga practice
• holistic health
• female health awareness
• meditation
• commercialization of yoga
• nervous system regulation
• resilience in practice

Keywords

• yoga
• meditation
• pranayama
• female health
• commercialization
• nervous system
• resilience
• Ashtanga
• scuba diving
• holistic practice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Yoga Education College

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