“Yoga does not ask you to be more than you are, But yoga does ask you to be all that you are.”~ Eddie SternYoga has undergone a complete resurgence, particularly in the west. The benefits of the regular Yoga practice are boundless, yet many people find it hard to integrate yoga practices in their daily lives. Today's guest, Eddie Stern is one of the most popular and well-established yoga teachers worldwide, as he has and continues to embed yoga’s life-enriching techniques into the lives of people of all walks of life. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:?‍♂️ Eddie's and Dylan’s dinacharya (daily routine).?‍♀️Swadaya: The study of the knowledge of self, self reflection, expressed through Indian mythology. ?‍♂️Daily practice of Yoga to enhance mental clarity and to get in touch with our higher Self.?‍♀️How to approach the puranas (ancient literature) and Hindu epics and take advantage of their teachings.  ?‍♂️Eddie’s journey into the mystical areas of India and the Yogic traditions.?‍♀️Several of Eddie's current Projects. ?‍♂️One of Eddie's favourite Slohka (vedic hymn)+ more.ABOUT OUR GUEST: EDDIE STERNEddie Stern is a Yoga teacher, author, and lecturer from New York City.He has been practicing Yoga since 1987, and ran his school in SoHo from 1993-2019.In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s the school became a focal point for Ashtanga Yoga in New York with an eclectic mix of downtown artists and spiritual seekers practicing and meditating next to well-known personalities such as Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mike D, and Lou Reed, in what was also Manhattan’s first consecrated Ganesh Temple.Eddie has a passion for seeking out diversity in all aspects of his work and uses a multidisciplinary approach of combining technology, scientific research, and collaboration to help further understanding, education, and access to yoga.He continues to study philosophy, Sanskrit, ritual, science, and religion, as well as maintain a passion for the daily practice Yoga.Eddie learned Ashtanga yoga under Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and R. Sharath Jois, of Mysore, India.HELP SUPPORT THIS SHOW!Do you appreciate this information, and want to support my intention to deliver as much life enriching knowledge as possible to as many people as possible?The easiest, and most effective way you can help is to do this:Subscribe to the show by clicking “subscribe” in iTunes.Write us a review in iTunes and your podcast appShare this show/episode with 1 friend right nowHere’s the magic link for reviews.Thank you from the bottom of my heart.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=y_kaqK9wLLV2hJsCYl7mFwBcEPNGyuzRIZuHMW5dxoRj2vyQJPvcov1xOO9ZUsn_lG-6Km&country.x=AU&locale.x=AU)