Who Are The Teachings of Yoga For with Acharya Shunya

Outside The Studio with Tessa Tovar

English - July 02, 2023 02:30 - 53 minutes - 100 MB
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In episode 98 of Outside The Studio with Tessa:

With the rise of eastern practices becoming more prominent in western culture, how do we honor these teachings without cultural appropriation? Acharya Shuny and Tessa Tovar meet again to talk about imposter syndrome in the yogi community, ayurveda and what it looks like to practice discernment.

Acharya Shunya is a truth-teller, awakener, motivational speaker, and spiritual coach. She is the author of several books including Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom and Sovereign Self and Roar Like a Goddess.

Link to Acarya's 1st appearance on Outside the Studio: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-apply-goddess-archetype-theory-with-acharya-shunya/id1483077110?i=1000584443

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(02:00) Success of Roar Like a Goddess

(03:00) Mystical Power of the goddess stories

(05:45) Peace

(07:50) Spiritually Bypassing

(13:05) Nondual Teachings

(22:00) Imposter Syndrome and How to Honor the Teachings of Yoga

(30:30) Ayurveda

(39:05) Doshas

(42:00) Animal products and Ayurveda

(46:05) Discernment

(55:35) Final Thoughts

3 Key Takeaways

1. Spiritual bypassing uses

a. Can be in reference to justifying your non-action and passivity in certain, unjust situations. There are times to spread love and light, but there are times to speak up and stand against wrong. Instead of using spiritual terms as a defense mechanism to avoid issues, discernment is key in analyzing our intentions.

b. Can also be used to describe people who are skipping and expediting their spiritual journey. People who have been practicing for a week and claim they are enlightened are most likely misinterpreting some teachings as it requires long term detachment.

2. There is no need to feel like an imposter about practicing ancient teachings because you are not from India. The vedas were not made for one, specific people, but rather all beings. Be true and honest in your journey and recognize that you will always be a student, regardless of how advanced your senior status may be and proudly say you are still learning. Imposter syndrome arises when we erase our roots and attempt to hide how we have learned. It’s okay to not know everything and still need to look at texts or consult another yogi.

3. Discernment calls for us to be careful of what our sources are and to step back to pause and assess our situations. Be cautious of harmful intentions and misinformation and instead reflect on what you feel is needed. With discernment comes wisdom. This ties into self care and daily examples such as, "Do I really need to be getting drunk tonight, or should I be eating simple food, drinking hot water, and going to bed early?" (51:50)

Connect with Acharya Shunya

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acharyashunya/groups/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acharyashunya/

Website: https://www.acharyashunya.com/

Vedika Global: https://www.vedikaglobal.org/acharya-shunya

Acharya Shunya's Book, Roar Like a Goddess: https://www.acharyashunya.com/

Acharya Shunya's Book, Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom: https://www.amazon.com/Ayurveda-Lifestyle-Wisdom-Complete-Prescription/dp/1622038274

Connect with Tessa Tovar

Website: https://tessatovar.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessamarietovar/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-tovar-baa27613

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBenedicktus

The Dark Moon: A Book of Poetry for Savasana: https://a.co/d/e8LgG1T

In episode 98 of Outside The Studio: