The Grit and Zen podcast, hosted by Kurt Armstrong, explores his journey of self-improvement and accountability. This episode focuses on the yogic philosophy of Raja yoga, specifically the second yama, Satya, or truthfulness. Kurt emphasizes the importance of aligning with one’s true self and the transformative power of honesty, drawing from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of truthfulness in yoga, highlighting that it extends beyond avoiding lies to include being honest with oneself and others. They share personal examples of how practicing truthfulness has impacted their life, including being open about their past, setting boundaries, and honoring commitments. The speaker acknowledges the challenges of this practice but believes that the rewards, such as increased confidence and hope, make it worthwhile.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of truthfulness in yoga practice, both on and off the mat. This includes being honest with oneself about feelings, physical limitations, and commitments. The speaker also highlights the significance of aligning actions with words and thoughts, avoiding excuses, and practicing non-violence towards oneself and others.
The podcast episode focuses on the yogic principle of Satya, or truthfulness, emphasizing the importance of aligning thoughts, speech, and actions. The host reflects on past behavior, acknowledging moments of bluntness and verbal assaults, and expresses regret for causing harm. The episode also touches on the host’s belief in Jesus as a yogi who achieved a high level of consciousness.
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