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Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor discuss their yoga journey and the intersection of spiritual practices with everyday life.

Ep 283 Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor share their extensive journey through yoga, their insights on tradition versus innovation, and how spiritual practices intersect with everyday life. Discover how their experiences in India, Persia, and beyond shape their teaching and personal philosophies. Main Topics: · Richard and Mary's early paths into yoga and their discoveries of Indian philosophy, Tantra, and Buddhist practices · Their experiences studying with Pattabhi Jois, in Mysore, and the evolution of the Ashtanga sequence · The importance of tradition, innovation, and personal adaptation in yoga practice · Insights into pranayama, Sanskrit, and the deeper layers of yogic philosophy · The relevance of the Bhagavad Gita's teachings on action, sacrifice, and devotion · The role of curiosity, questioning, and avoiding dogma in spiritual development · Diet, vegetarianism, and the influence of food on practice and health · The visceral and embodied experience of waking up and consciousness in yoga and meditation · The parallels and differences between Yoga and Buddhism, and their synergy in modern practice · The importance of individualized teaching…

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