Michael Johnson ~ Discovering the Timeless "Now" in Yoga Practice

Michael Johnson ~ Discovering the Timeless "Now" in Yoga Practice
Michael Johnson is a prominent yoga and philosophy instructor based in Asheville, North Carolina. He is the founder of Clear Light Yoga and a respected teacher at both the Asheville Yoga Center and the Ayurvedic Institute. With over 20 years of experience, Michael specializes in yoga philosophy, Sanskrit, and meditation. Through his 200-hour yoga philosophy teacher training program, Michael inspires students to delve deep into the ancient texts and principles of yoga, making these complex ideas accessible and applicable to modern life.
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Key Takeaways:
• The Essence of Yoga: Yoga is about controlling the mental activities to avoid being controlled by them. This is a path to self-control and understanding one's true nature.
• Philosophical Integration: Understanding Sanskrit and the Yoga Sutras is crucial to grasping yoga philosophy. Different translations can lead to varied interpretations and levels of understanding.
• Non-Theistic Bhakti: Bhakti Yoga, traditionally theistic, can also be practiced in a non-theistic manner, focusing on devotion to ideals rather than deities.
• Practical Application: Michael shares real-life applications of yoga philosophy, from daily interpersonal interactions to handling extreme situations like cyber threats.
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:32:18 Yoga Philosophy and Buddhism
00:44:28 Self-Control and Egotism in Yoga
00:48:05 Teaching Yoga Philosophy
01:03:33 Non-Dogmatic Philosophy

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