Keen on Yoga Podcast
Adam Keen
Adam Keen hosts the Keen On Yoga Podcast where he engages in a deep level of discussion with Ashtanga yoga teachers as well as others involved in inquiry, wellness, diet, or simply people he finds interesting. The podcast is nonformulaic; there is no pre-list of questions, and the guests are encouraged into an open-ended chat in order to really get a feel for them and their approach to their subject. The emphasis is always on depth, with actual topics of discussion prioritised over the life-story or more familiar, surface-level questions we are used to hearing. To this end, the conversations are often quite honest and surprising. Approaching quickly towards one-hundred episodes, the keen on yoga podcast was started at the beginning of the first lockdown of 2021. We have now released one episode a week for the las year and are as enthusiastic as ever to bring you a wide range of voices to inspire and support your greater journey with yoga. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us you can do so by liking, sharing, rating and donating at https://keenonyoga.com/donate/
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Adam and Laura discuss the application of the Yoga Sutras to modern yoga practice. Laura's PhD focused on how the Yoga Sutras can be applied to the physical practice of Ashtanga yoga. They explore the concept of embodiment and how it relates to the classical philosophy of the Yoga Sutras. They also discuss the idea of concentration and absorption in modern practice, and how it may differ from the traditional interpretation of Patanjali's teachings.
Laura emphasises the importance of observing the mind and finding practices that lead to heightened states of concentration. They also touch on the concept of the ego and its role in practice. The conversation explores the different perspectives on interpreting the Yoga Sutras, including the emic and etic approaches.
"My PhD was about observing how in the 21st century Patanjali is connected to the physical practice, especially to Ashtanga yoga."
"How do these practices get us into a state of concentration and absorption?"
"Flow state is not what Patanjali meant with Samadhi, but maybe it can be deemed as a small Samadhi."
"What we're doing is, I believe, ethic, is that right?"
"We're looking from the outside."
"We're not trying to lose the ego."
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Key Points
· The Yoga Sutras can be applied to modern yoga practice, but it's important to consider the context and adapt the teachings to fit our current lifestyles.
· Observing the mind and finding practices that lead to heightened states of concentration can be valuable in modern practice.
· The concept of the ego in yoga practice is complex and can be interpreted differently. It's important to find a balance between honouring the teachings of Patanjali and adapting them to our modern worldview.
· The Yamas, or ethical guidelines, can be seen as contemplation points rather than strict rules to follow. It's important to reflect on how they apply to our lives and make conscious choices.
· Reading the commentaries on the Yoga Sutras can provide a deeper understanding of the text, but it's helpful to have guidance from a teacher or someone knowledgeable in Sankhya philosophy.
· Recognizing that the Yoga Sutras have been interpreted and adapted throughout history can provide mental clarity and a sense of relaxation when exploring their teachings. There are different perspectives on interpreting the Yoga Sutras, including the emic (within the culture) and etic (cross-cultural) approaches.
· It is important to question and critically examine the text rather than blindly following it.
· The concept of ego should not be eliminated, as it is necessary for engagement and living fully in the world.
· Vivekananda played a significant role in bringing the Yoga Sutras to the modern context, but his promotion of disembodied practices should be reconsidered.
· Curiosity is a valuable trait that allows for open-mindedness and continuous learning.
· Taking time to simply be and do nothing can be a guilty pleasure that provides a break from the busyness of life.
Previous episodes
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169 - #168 Laura von Ostrowski – Unlocking The Power Of Yoga: Embodiment And The Yoga Sutras Sun, 21 Apr 2024
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168 - #167 Adam Keen - The Power of Holding Space for Students Sun, 14 Apr 2024 - 0h
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167 - #166 Andrea Ferretti – The Human Side of Yoga Teachers Sun, 07 Apr 2024
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166 - #165 Adam Keen My Emotional Healing Through Yoga Sun, 31 Mar 2024 - 0h
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165 - #164 Tomas Zorzo – Mysore Since 1985 Sun, 24 Mar 2024
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164 - #163 ADAM KEEN - ON TEACHING YOGA Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 0h
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163 - #161 Adarsh Williams Part Two: Teaching Ashtanga Yoga Sat, 24 Feb 2024
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162 - #162 James Rafeal - Yoga for Mental Health Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 0h
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161 - #160 Adarsh Williams - The Benefits of Ashtanga Yoga Sat, 17 Feb 2024
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160 - #159 Adam Keen - Yoga Injuries, How to Avoid, Manage and Heal From Them Sat, 10 Feb 2024 - 0h
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159 - #158 MC Yogi - Breathe Deep Tue, 30 Jan 2024
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158 - #157 Adam Keen on Keeping Motivated in Practice Sun, 07 Jan 2024 - 0h
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157 - #156 Bernie Clark - Yoga Related Injuries Sun, 31 Dec 2023
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156 - #155 Adam & Theresa – Keens Xmas Chat Sun, 24 Dec 2023
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155 - #154 Ellen Johannesen – Buddhism & Ashtanga Yoga Sat, 16 Dec 2023 - 0h
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154 - #153 Adam Keen Solo - Negative Emotions in Ashtanga Yoga Sat, 09 Dec 2023 - 0h
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153 - #152 Reema Datta - The Importance of Holistic Yoga Sun, 03 Dec 2023
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152 - #151 Adam Keen - Challenges of a Yoga Teacher Sun, 26 Nov 2023 - 0h
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151 - #150 David Fredriksson - A Journey From Injury to Yoga Tue, 14 Nov 2023 - 0h
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150 - #149 John Tattva & Marta Magdalena - Ashtanga Yoga, Love & Community Tue, 07 Nov 2023
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149 - #148 Christopher Wallis - Near Enemies of The Truth Thu, 26 Oct 2023
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148 - #147 Lotta Sebzda - The Mindset of Practice Tue, 17 Oct 2023
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147 - #146 Christopher Wallis - Non-dual Classical Tantra Wed, 04 Oct 2023
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146 - #145 Adam Keen - The Rules of Ashtanga Yoga Tue, 26 Sep 2023 - 0h
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145 - #144 Kranti (Renato Libanati) - The Love of Ashtanga Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 0h
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144 - #143 Zoë Slatoff - The Practice of Sanskrit Tue, 05 Sep 2023 - 0h
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143 - #142 Adam Keen - Physical Assists: My Thoughts Wed, 30 Aug 2023 - 0h
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142 - #141 Nicki Doane - Maui Yoga and What Is Happening Now? Thu, 24 Aug 2023 - 0h
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141 - #140 Jahnavi Jethmalani - Authentic Yoga & The Modern Human Fri, 18 Aug 2023 - 0h
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140 - #139 Clayton Horton - Living The Yamas and Niyamas Tue, 01 Aug 2023 - 0h
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139 - #138 Judith Hanson Lasater - Founder of Yoga Journal Thu, 20 Jul 2023 - 0h
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138 - #137 Sarah Powers - Lit From Within Tue, 04 Jul 2023 - 0h
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137 - #136 Stefanie Syman - The Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America Tue, 20 Jun 2023
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136 - #135 Bernie Clark - Can Yoga Cause Hip Replacements? Tue, 30 May 2023
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135 - #134 Adam Keen - On Teaching Postures You Can't Do Yourself Sun, 21 May 2023 - 0h
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134 - #133 Danny Paradise Part 2 - A Life of Music Thu, 11 May 2023 - 0h
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133 - #132 Danny Paradise Part 1 - A Life of Yoga Thu, 04 May 2023 - 0h
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132 - #131 Manuel Ferreira & Yan Ong - How is Mysore Now? Thu, 20 Apr 2023 - 0h
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131 - #130 Ruth Westoby - Baking The Body in the Fire of Yoga Wed, 05 Apr 2023
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130 - #129 Laura Miguel - Ashtanga Yoga as a Lifelong Practice Wed, 22 Mar 2023 - 0h
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129 - #128 Keen on Yoga Students Share Their Journey Thu, 09 Mar 2023
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128 - #127 Day Christensen - Commit to Yourself Wed, 22 Feb 2023
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127 - #126 Talia Sutra - Love And All Is Coming Wed, 15 Feb 2023
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126 - #125 Gerald Disse & Linda Munro - Bringing Mysore to Paris Wed, 08 Feb 2023
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125 - #124 Dr Suzanne Newcombe History of Asana in the UK Thu, 02 Feb 2023
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124 - #123 Marque Garaux - Yoga as a Lifestyle Wed, 25 Jan 2023
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123 - #122 Shandor Remete The Hidden Teachings of Hatha Yoga Wed, 18 Jan 2023
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122 - #121 David Swenson - Yoga Short Forms Thu, 12 Jan 2023 - 0h
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121 - #120 Ty Landrum - Making Room For Consciousness Wed, 04 Jan 2023
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120 - #119 Kino MacGregor – Act of Love Mon, 26 Dec 2022