DT 087: Business Casual Yoga with Vish Chatterji
Dharma Talk with Henry Winslow
Release Date: 11/21/2019
Dharma Talk with Henry Winslow
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Janet Stone is a global yoga warrior, servant to the breath, and student of this heart journey. Janet’s studentship began at 17 under the meditation teachings of Prem Rawat. In 1996, she traveled to India, the birthplace of her grandfather, and became dedicated to the path of yoga. Janet blends the alchemy of her own practice with decades of study. She aspires not to teach but to allow the practice to emanate from her, letting awareness blend with movement and breath.
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Derrick “DJ” Townsel is a former NFL athlete and currently an Orlando-based yoga teacher, health coach, and personal trainer. By sharing his journey and practice openly and enthusiastically, he inspires countless individuals worldwide, especially men and people of color, to take up a yoga practice for its physical, mental, and spiritual benefits.
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Laruga Glaser is a Level 2 Authorized Teacher from KPJAYI of Mysore, India with over 20 years of personal experience practicing Ashtanga yoga. Fascinated by the mind-body connection and spiritual philosophy from a young age, Laruga is dedicated to cultivating transparency to this tradition and the deeply rich lineage from which the practice originates.
info_outlineAfter a successful twenty-year career as an executive and entrepreneur, Vish Chatterji (@thebusinesscasualyogi) is paying it forward as an East-meets-West Executive Coach. He is a certified meditation, Ayurveda, and yoga teacher and believes the wisdom of yoga offers answers to many of the leadership questions of our day. His insights and experiences have culminated in his book, The Business Casual Yogi, which launched this month.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Vish on:
- [21.07] The beginning of his spiritual journey. Vish recalls losing his way during a terrifying solo trek in the Himalayas before recovering in an ashram and finding comfort and wisdom through his friendship with Yogrishi Vishvketu, a renowned Himalayan yoga master and philosopher.
- [31.23] Vish’s transition from business executive to teacher. He describes his life-changing meeting with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa and explains his subsequent decision to retrain as an executive coach and Vedic counselor, dedicated to sharing his spiritual insights with the business community.
- [39.01] His unique East meets West perspective. Vish explains how he combines the Western MBA approach to business management with his training in yoga, Ayurveda and meditation in order to maximize the professional and spiritual potential of his clients.
- [46.53] His collaboration with Yogrishi Vishvketu on their recently released book: The Business Casual Yogi, Take Charge of Your Body, Mind and Career. The book shares the wisdom of the Vedic knowledge system with the business world and elaborates on the concept of spiritual intelligence and its role in creating happiness and success.
- [53.09] How to reclaim your inner guru. The importance of learning to trust your intuition and listen to your inner voice rather than relying on others for guidance and advice.
Announcements:
- Reconnect to your divine Self this December. Join me and Veronica Lombo on an immersive retreat in Bali: https://henrywins.com/bali/
- Join me for upcoming workshops: https://henrywins.com/events/
Links from this episode:
- Visit henryyoga.com to learn how to level up your yoga practice in just 40 days.
- Follow @henryyoga.app on Instagram
- The Business Casual Yogi: Take Charge of Your Body, Mind, and Career by Vish Chatterji and Yogrishi Vishvketu
- Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda - Grab a copy of Vish’s recommended book
- Looking for your next book to read? Check out the list of every book recommended on Dharma Talk
Get in touch with Vish:
- Follow @thebusinesscasualyogi on Instagram
- Visit https://www.businesscasualyogi.com
- Subscribe to The Business Casual Yogi Youtube page
- Check out the Business Casual Yogi Facebook page
- Visit Vish’s LinkedIn profile
Support the Podcast:
- If you find this podcast valuable you can support it directly by visiting: henrywins.com/donate
Credits:
- Music by Momentology (@momentologymusic)
- Production and audio engineering by Ease of Mind