RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_92f00ab4-fb43-41b2-8584-d70d334131f9 -- Rendered At Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:54:37 +0000 The DeepThings Podcast https://redcircle.com/shows/the-deepthings-podcast en Deepthi Rao 2021 Deepthi Rao Welcome to the DeepThings Podcast! I’m your host Deepthi Rao, a yoga teacher from India. This podcast was born out of my own burning desire to explore in-depth, mind-body practices like Yoga, Ayurveda and other healing modalities. Join me on these insightful conversations with master teachers, expert practitioners & researchers. In each episode, we unpack the origins of ancient practices, explore existing & emerging science behind it and together create a true union of wisdom & knowledge. Because with Awareness, comes Ease. 92f00ab4-fb43-41b2-8584-d70d334131f9 episodic no Deepthi Rao thedeepthingspodcast@gmail.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/92f00ab4-fb43-41b2-8584-d70d334131f9 no full Finding the Heart of Yoga w/ Avni Talsania Finding the Heart of Yoga w/ Avni Talsania 4 1 Deepthi Rao As a high performing athlete on her college team excelling in track and field, Avni Talsania was no stranger to having a well-disciplined and fit lifestyle. But for the longest time she was looking for a kind of fitness that was beyond the physical. That coupled with the competitive nature of the field of athletics led her on a search for a deeper purpose very early on in life. Thus began her journey on the path of Yoga which brought her back to her roots in India. She now combines her passion for wellness and quest for spirituality by teaching both the physical practice of Yoga Asana as well as Yoga Philosophy by breaking down but not diluting the complex themes of Yoga for the 21st century practitioner. She holds a Masters degree in Yoga and represents and teaches at SRMD Yoga, a global initiative founded by her Guru Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai. In this episode we discuss - 1. Avni’s growing up years in the US as a track and field athlete, doubts and questions as a teenager and finding a refuge in spirituality 2. Her first experience with the practice of yoga 3. Her move to India and meeting her teachers at Mumbai, Rishikesh, Mysore & Bangalore 4. How she was able to combine her passion for athletics with spirituality 5. Her on-going efforts to learn sanskrit and hindi to ensure the wisdom of yoga is not diluted 6. Her thoughts on the practice of Yoga in the modern day scenario and ways one can start to look beyond just the physical practice 7. Her life presently at an ashram in Gujarat, India 8. Her latest offering on Yoga International - The Heart of Yoga Connect with Avni Talsania - Instagram | Yoga International Connect & Subscribe to The DeepThings Podcast - Apple | Google | Spotify | YouTube | Instagram To support quality ad-free content on this podcast - Patreon As a high performing athlete on her college team excelling in track and field, Avni Talsania was no stranger to having a well-disciplined and fit lifestyle. But for the longest time she was looking for a kind of fitness that was beyond the physical. That coupled with the competitive nature of the field of athletics led her on a search for a deeper purpose very early on in life. Thus began her journey on the path of Yoga which brought her back to her roots in India. She now combines her passion for wellness and quest for spirituality by teaching both the physical practice of Yoga Asana as well as Yoga Philosophy by breaking down but not diluting the complex themes of Yoga for the 21st century practitioner. She holds a Masters degree in Yoga and represents and teaches at SRMD Yoga, a global initiative founded by her Guru Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai.  


In this episode we discuss -

  1. Avni’s growing up years in the US as a track and field athlete, doubts and questions as a teenager and finding a refuge in spirituality 
  2. Her first experience with the practice of yoga
  3. Her move to India and meeting her teachers at Mumbai, Rishikesh, Mysore & Bangalore
  4. How she was able to combine her passion for athletics with spirituality
  5. Her on-going efforts to learn sanskrit and hindi to ensure the wisdom of yoga is not diluted
  6. Her thoughts on the practice of Yoga in the modern day scenario and ways one can start to look beyond just the physical practice 
  7. Her life presently at an ashram in Gujarat, India
  8. Her latest offering on Yoga International - The Heart of Yoga  


Connect with Avni Talsania - Instagram | Yoga International


Connect & Subscribe to The DeepThings Podcast - 

Apple | Google | Spotify | YouTube | Instagram


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]]> <p><span>As a high performing athlete on her college team excelling in track and field, Avni Talsania was no stranger to having a well-disciplined and fit lifestyle. But for the longest time she was looking for a kind of fitness that was beyond the physical. That coupled with the competitive nature of the field of athletics led her on a search for a deeper purpose very early on in life. Thus began her journey on the path of Yoga which brought her back to her roots in India. She now combines her passion for wellness and quest for spirituality by teaching both the physical practice of Yoga Asana as well as Yoga Philosophy by breaking down but not diluting the complex themes of Yoga for the 21st century practitioner. She holds a Masters degree in Yoga and represents and teaches at SRMD Yoga, a global initiative founded by her Guru Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai.  </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>In this episode we discuss -</span></p><ol><li><span>Avni’s growing up years in the US as a track and field athlete, doubts and questions as a teenager and finding a refuge in spirituality </span></li><li><span>Her first experience with the practice of yoga</span></li><li><span>Her move to India and meeting her teachers at Mumbai, Rishikesh, Mysore &amp; Bangalore</span></li><li><span>How she was able to combine her passion for athletics with spirituality</span></li><li><span>Her on-going efforts to learn sanskrit and hindi to ensure the wisdom of yoga is not diluted</span></li><li><span>Her thoughts on the practice of Yoga in the modern day scenario and ways one can start to look beyond just the physical practice </span></li><li><span>Her life presently at an ashram in Gujarat, India</span></li><li><span>Her latest offering on Yoga International - The Heart of Yoga  </span></li></ol><p><br></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span>Connect with Avni Talsania - </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/avni.talsania/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a><span> | </span><a href="https://yogainternational.com/ecourse/the-heart-of-yoga" rel="nofollow">Yoga International</a></p><p><br></p><p><span>Connect &amp; Subscribe to The DeepThings Podcast - </span></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deepthings-podcast/id1573519893" rel="nofollow">Apple</a><span> | </span><a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5yZWRjaXJjbGUuY29tLzkyZjAwYWI0LWZiNDMtNDFiMi04NTg0LWQ3MGQzMzQxMzFmOQ==" rel="nofollow">Google</a><span> | </span><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7rXB8gdUe4hPbw4Jca0sQy" rel="nofollow">Spotify</a><span> | </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh7DkSo6eBHVnmZdIZH8wOA" rel="nofollow">YouTube</a><span> | </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/deepthings.yoga/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a></p><p><br></p><p><span>To support quality ad-free content on this podcast - </span><a href="https://www.patreon.com/thedeepthingspodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 9e2d0c07-3b40-43c4-9714-3ac804d0ffe3 https://rss.com/podcasts/thedeepthingspodcast Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:08:17 +0000 1585 no full Prāṇā 101 w/ Yashwanth Panyam Prāṇā 101 w/ Yashwanth Panyam 3 1 Deepthi Rao In this episode I talk to Yashwanth about Prāṇa - the vital life force, the practice of Prāṇāyāmā and how being aware of the breath can affect everything we do in life. We also explore different aspects of Eastern physiology namely Pancha Mahabhuta, Pancha Kosha and Chakra. Yashwanth is an aero-space engineer turned yoga teacher. He founded Pratyaksha Yoga as a means to explore in-depth the wisdom of yoga and other eastern modalities. --------------- Glossary of some terminologies used in our conversation. (Please note : This may not be the exact scholarly translation of these Sanskrit terms, simply because of the contextual and complex nature of the language. However, I have done my best to give you a brief idea of the word.) 1. Yoga Sūtra - The Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali is a collection of Sanskrit sutras on the theory and practice of yoga 2. Pañca Mahā-bhūta - Five great elements or five physical elements, is a group of five basic elements which is the basis of all cosmic creation. These elements are Prithvi - Earth, Apa - Water, Agni -Fire,Vayu - Air, Akasha - Space 3. Pañca Kōṣa - Five layers or sheaths of existence. They are Annamaya Kōṣa - physical body; Prāṇāmaya Kōṣa - energy body; Manomaya Kōṣa - emotions and mental patterns; Vijñānamaya Kōṣa - intellect body; Anandamaya Kōṣa - bliss body 4. Pañca Karmendriya - Five organs of action namely mouth, hands, feet, rectum and genitals 5. Pañca Jñānendriya - Five organs of perception namely eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin 6. Four parts of consciousness - Buddhi - the intellect; Manas - memory, emotions, thought constructs; Aham - sense of identity, the 'I' ego ; Chitta - mind 7. Aṣṭāṅga Yoga - The eight limbs of yoga enumerated by Sage Patanjali. 8. Ida , Pingala , Sushumna - The three main Nādi or energy channels 9. Kumbhaka - Retention of breath You can find Yashwanth Panyam on :- Insta - @pratyakshayoga Website - www.pratyakshayoga.com In this episode I talk to Yashwanth about Prāṇa - the vital life force, the practice of Prāṇāyāmā and how being aware of the breath can affect everything we do in life. We also explore different aspects of Eastern physiology namely Pancha Mahabhuta, Pancha Kosha and Chakra.

Yashwanth is an aero-space engineer turned yoga teacher. He founded Pratyaksha Yoga as a means to explore in-depth the wisdom of yoga and other eastern modalities.

---------------

Glossary of some terminologies used in our conversation.

(Please note : This may not be the exact scholarly translation of these Sanskrit terms, simply because of the contextual and complex nature of the language. However, I have done my best to give you a brief idea of the word.)

  • Yoga Sūtra - The Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali is a collection of Sanskrit sutras on the theory and practice of yoga
  • Pañca Mahā-bhūta - Five great elements or five physical elements, is a group of five basic elements which is the basis of all cosmic creation. These elements are Prithvi - Earth, Apa - Water, Agni -Fire,Vayu - Air, Akasha - Space
  • Pañca Kōṣa - Five layers or sheaths of existence. They are Annamaya Kōṣa - physical body; Prāṇāmaya Kōṣa - energy body; Manomaya Kōṣa - emotions and mental patterns; Vijñānamaya Kōṣa - intellect body; Anandamaya Kōṣa - bliss body
  • Pañca Karmendriya - Five organs of action namely mouth, hands, feet, rectum and genitals
  • Pañca Jñānendriya - Five organs of perception namely eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin
  • Four parts of consciousness - Buddhi - the intellect; Manas - memory, emotions, thought constructs; Aham - sense of identity, the 'I' ego ; Chitta - mind
  • Aṣṭāṅga Yoga - The eight limbs of yoga enumerated by Sage Patanjali.
  • Ida , Pingala , Sushumna - The three main Nādi or energy channels
  • Kumbhaka - Retention of breath



You can find Yashwanth Panyam on :-

Insta - @pratyakshayoga

Website - pratyakshayoga


To support ad-free quality content -

Patreon


Leave your questions & comments on

TheDeepThingsPodcast Insta handle -

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]]> <p>In this episode I talk to Yashwanth about Prāṇa - the vital life force, the practice of Prāṇāyāmā and how being aware of the breath can affect everything we do in life. We also explore different aspects of Eastern physiology namely Pancha Mahabhuta, Pancha Kosha and Chakra.</p><p>Yashwanth is an aero-space engineer turned yoga teacher. He founded Pratyaksha Yoga as a means to explore in-depth the wisdom of yoga and other eastern modalities.</p><p>---------------</p><p>Glossary of some terminologies used in our conversation.</p><p>(Please note : This may not be the exact scholarly translation of these Sanskrit terms, simply because of the contextual and complex nature of the language. However, I have done my best to give you a brief idea of the word.)</p><ul><li><strong>Yoga Sūtra</strong> - The Yoga Sūtra of Patañjali is a collection of Sanskrit sutras on the theory and practice of yoga</li><li><strong>Pañca Mahā-bhūta</strong> - Five great elements or five physical elements, is a group of five basic elements which is the basis of all cosmic creation. These elements are Prithvi - Earth, Apa - Water, Agni -Fire,Vayu - Air, Akasha - Space</li><li><strong>Pañca Kōṣa</strong> - Five layers or sheaths of existence. They are Annamaya Kōṣa - physical body; Prāṇāmaya Kōṣa - energy body; Manomaya Kōṣa - emotions and mental patterns; Vijñānamaya Kōṣa - intellect body; Anandamaya Kōṣa - bliss body</li><li><strong>Pañca Karmendriya</strong> - Five organs of action namely mouth, hands, feet, rectum and genitals</li><li><strong>Pañca Jñānendriya</strong> - Five organs of perception namely eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin</li><li><strong>Four parts of consciousness - Buddhi</strong> - the intellect; <strong>Manas</strong> - memory, emotions, thought constructs; <strong>Aham</strong> - sense of identity, the &#39;I&#39; ego ; <strong>Chitta</strong> - mind</li><li><strong>Aṣṭāṅga Yoga</strong> - The eight limbs of yoga enumerated by Sage Patanjali.</li><li><strong>Ida , Pingala , Sushumna</strong> - The three main Nādi or energy channels</li><li><strong>Kumbhaka </strong>- Retention of breath</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>You can find Yashwanth Panyam on :-</p><p>Insta - <a href="linktr.ee/Pratyakshayoga" rel="nofollow">@pratyakshayoga</a></p><p>Website - <a href="https://www.pratyakshayoga.com/" rel="nofollow">pratyakshayoga</a></p><p><br></p><p>To support ad-free quality content -</p><p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/thedeepthingspodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a></p><p><br></p><p>Leave your questions &amp; comments on </p><p>TheDeepThingsPodcast Insta handle -</p><p>@deepthings.yoga</p><p><br></p> ffbe3333-4d8a-4544-9b45-73a4a8fb31d4 https://rss.com/podcasts/thedeepthingspodcast Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:27:21 +0000 1780 no full Moon Musings w/ Sheetal Jayaraj (Pt 1) Moon Musings w/ Sheetal Jayaraj (Pt 1) 1 1 Deepthi Rao In this episode I talk to Sheetal Jayaraj, a yoga teacher from Bangalore, India about slowing down to live in-sync with nature, circadian rhythm, moon phases and ancient practices centered around the moon including moon meditation. Sheetal is a design professional turned Yoga & Meditation teacher from the Bihar School of Yoga lineage. She facilitates asana, pranayama and meditation sessions centered around moon meditations and chakra healing. In this episode I talk to Sheetal Jayaraj, a yoga teacher from Bangalore, India about slowing down to live in-sync with nature, circadian rhythm, moon phases and ancient practices centered around the moon including moon meditation.

Sheetal is a design professional turned Yoga & Meditation teacher from the Bihar School of Yoga lineage. She facilitates asana, pranayama and meditation sessions centered around moon meditations and chakra healing.

You can find her on -

YouTube

www.youtube.com/user/sheetaljayaraj 

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/sheetal.yoga

Mail: 

sheetaljayaraj@gmail.com


To support ad-free quality content -

Patreon



Links to resources discussed in this episode :-

  1. Lunacy & the Moon
  2. Moon & Mood
  3. What does astrology have to say
  4. Circadian Rhythm
  5. Moon Cycle & Self Care
  6. Lunar Phases & Sleep
]]> <p>In this episode I talk to Sheetal Jayaraj, a yoga teacher from Bangalore, India about slowing down to live in-sync with nature, circadian rhythm, moon phases and ancient practices centered around the moon including moon meditation.</p><p>Sheetal is a design professional turned Yoga &amp; Meditation teacher from the Bihar School of Yoga lineage. She facilitates asana, pranayama and meditation sessions centered around moon meditations and chakra healing.</p><p>You can find her on -</p><p>YouTube</p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sheetaljayaraj" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/user/sheetaljayaraj </a></p><p>Instagram:</p><p><a href="http://www.instagram.com/sheetal.yoga" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/sheetal.yoga</a></p><p>Mail: </p><p><a href="mailto:sheetaljayaraj@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">sheetaljayaraj@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>To support ad-free quality content -</p><p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/thedeepthingspodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Links to resources discussed in this episode :-</p><ol><li><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lunacy-and-the-full-moon/" rel="nofollow">Lunacy &amp; the Moon</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190731-is-the-moon-impacting-your-mood-and-wellbeing" rel="nofollow">Moon &amp; Mood</a></li><li><a href="https://astrostyle.com/astrology-planets-moon/" rel="nofollow">What does astrology have to say</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/why-your-circadian-rhythm-rules-your-health-exactly-what-to-do-about-it" rel="nofollow">Circadian Rhythm</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/moon-cycle-self-care" rel="nofollow">Moon Cycle &amp; Self Care</a></li><li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25266502/" rel="nofollow">Lunar Phases &amp; Sleep</a></li></ol> 34aa56d2-6ff9-4ca5-8ff3-6c4dd4351aa2 https://rss.com/podcasts/thedeepthingspodcast Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:41:00 +0000 1875 no full Moon Musings w/ Sheetal Jayaraj (Pt 2) Moon Musings w/ Sheetal Jayaraj (Pt 2) 2 1 Deepthi Rao In this episode Sheetal & I continue our conversation about Moon Meditation. We explore ideas of breaking patterns, 'being & healing' with the moon and the feminine energy. This episode ends with a moon chant and meditation guided by Sheetal. PS : At the time of this recording, we were in the half moon phase and that is what is referred to in the meditation. Please note that you can practice this chant and meditation during any phase of the moon You can find Sheetal on - YouTube www.youtube.com/user/sheetaljayaraj Instagram: www.instagram.com/sheetal.yoga Mail: sheetaljayaraj@gmail.com To support ad-free quality content - Patreon In this episode Sheetal & I continue our conversation about Moon Meditation. We explore ideas of breaking patterns, 'being & healing' with the moon and the feminine energy. This episode ends with a moon chant and meditation guided by Sheetal.

PS : At the time of this recording, we were in the half moon phase and that is what is referred to in the meditation. Please note that you can practice this chant and meditation during any phase of the moon


You can find Sheetal on -

YouTube

www.youtube.com/user/sheetaljayaraj 

Instagram:

www.instagram.com/sheetal.yoga

Mail: 

sheetaljayaraj@gmail.com


To support ad-free quality content -

Patreon



Links to resources discussed in this episode :-

  1. Lunacy & the Moon
  2. Moon & Mood
  3. What does astrology have to say
  4. Circadian Rhythm
  5. Moon Cycle & Self Care
  6. Lunar Phases & Sleep
]]> <p>In this episode Sheetal &amp; I continue our conversation about Moon Meditation. We explore ideas of breaking patterns, &#39;being &amp; healing&#39; with the moon and the feminine energy. This episode ends with a moon chant and meditation guided by Sheetal.</p><p>PS : At the time of this recording, we were in the half moon phase and that is what is referred to in the meditation. Please note that you can practice this chant and meditation during any phase of the moon</p><p><br></p><p>You can find Sheetal on -</p><p>YouTube</p><p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sheetaljayaraj" rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/user/sheetaljayaraj </a></p><p>Instagram:</p><p><a href="http://www.instagram.com/sheetal.yoga" rel="nofollow">www.instagram.com/sheetal.yoga</a></p><p>Mail: </p><p><a href="mailto:sheetaljayaraj@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">sheetaljayaraj@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>To support ad-free quality content -</p><p><a href="http://www.patreon.com/thedeepthingspodcast" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Links to resources discussed in this episode :-</p><ol><li><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lunacy-and-the-full-moon/" rel="nofollow">Lunacy &amp; the Moon</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190731-is-the-moon-impacting-your-mood-and-wellbeing" rel="nofollow">Moon &amp; Mood</a></li><li><a href="https://astrostyle.com/astrology-planets-moon/" rel="nofollow">What does astrology have to say</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/why-your-circadian-rhythm-rules-your-health-exactly-what-to-do-about-it" rel="nofollow">Circadian Rhythm</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/moon-cycle-self-care" rel="nofollow">Moon Cycle &amp; Self Care</a></li><li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25266502/" rel="nofollow">Lunar Phases &amp; Sleep</a></li></ol> 58ada760-a86c-4b6d-b2b3-0e05c21f102d https://rss.com/podcasts/thedeepthingspodcast Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:41:00 +0000 1466 no trailer The DeepThings Podcast Trailer The DeepThings Podcast Trailer 1 Deepthi Rao Coming Soon! Coming Soon!

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