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Redefining “Sadhana” - 3 Key Tips

The Uplifted Yoga Podcast

Release Date: 11/08/2023

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Does your daily practice feel stagnant? Or like “hard work”? Maybe you’ve lost the joy. Or you’re struggling to find consistency. Perhaps yoga and meditation feel like another thing “to do.” If any of the above describe you, this episode is here to knock your socks off. It’s time to redefine the idea of “sadhana,” shift into devotion, realize you’re not “alone” when you practice, and to make your time on the mat the highlight of your day.

Listen and learn:

🔹The etymology of the word “sadhana”
🔹How this concept evolved in the Gita and Bhakti Yoga, and ways to use these lesser-known aspects of sadhana for your benefit
🔹Why revitalizing your home practice requires introspection, a hefty dose of pleasure, and does not need to take as much time as you think 

 

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