Yoga for Latter-Day Saints

Yoga for Latter-Day Saints

This podcast hosted by Eric Pike, DPT, focuses on using yoga as a tool to enhance worship for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Through engaging discussions, listeners will learn about the various ways yoga can be incorporated into their spiritual practice, and how it can help improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The podcast explores the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as well as different yoga poses, techniques, and breathing exercises that can help practitioners deepen their connection with God and enhance their understanding of their faith. Eric draws on his expertise as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and his personal experience with yoga and his faith to provide listeners with valuable insights and practical tips. Listeners are encouraged to participate in the conversation by emailing their questions and comments to yoga4LDS@gmail.com, providing an opportunity for listeners to engage in a community of like-minded individuals who are interested in exploring the intersection of yoga and faith. Overall, this podcast provides a unique perspective on the relationship between yoga and spirituality, offering listeners a new way to connect with their faith and enrich their lives. The information provided on the site is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. I am not liable for risks or issues associated with using or acting upon the information on this podcast.

Episodes

March 27, 2023 15 mins

Introduction to Yoga for Latter-Day Saints. A brief overview of the history of yoga. Instruction for performing ocean breath and a practice of mindfulness. Music by TimTaj: https://timtaj.com Otjánbird Pt. II by Spheriá | https://soundcloud.com/spheriamusic 

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A discussion of the first four Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali and how to apply them to improve your spiritual practice. Instruction for visualization and a practice of mindfulness.

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March 28, 2023 16 mins

Discussion on how our perception of the world is influenced by improper thinking patterns and previous experiences.  The first half of the discussion on sutras 5-11.

 

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March 29, 2023 16 mins

A continuation of the discussion on thinking patterns as well as a yoga posture routine. 

 

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April 3, 2023 15 mins

The practice of yoga and non-attachment lead to the cessation of fluctuations of the mind and our focus on worldly distractions. It takes consistent effort and practice to remain firmly established in one's true nature, putting off the natural man. To attain happiness in this life and the world to come, we need to put off the natural man and build our foundation on the rock of our Redeemer.

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April 10, 2023 16 mins

Non-attachment is commonly associated with relinquishing our attachments to external things such as material possessions and desires related to them. However, it also pertains to our internal states of mind and emotions. Non-attachment is an important aspect of achieving and maintaining a sense of stillness and tranquility during meditation.

 

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April 17, 2023 16 mins

Summary of the things we’ve learned so far using quotes from the most recent general conference.

 

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April 24, 2023 14 mins

A discussion about sutras 20-23 and what yoga practice is and how it relates to worship.  Also discussing how self-efficacy and behavior change models can be used to improve our efforts to improve our practice and worship.

 

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May 1, 2023 13 mins

A discussion of Yoga Sutras 24-29, the character of God, the significance of the "Om" sound, and the Light of Christ.

 

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May 8, 2023 15 mins

A discussion of sutras 30-32 and obstacles that we face during this life that may impede our progress and how to overcome them.  Also discussing how providing a safe environment and setting goals can improve our efforts, practice, and worship.

 

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May 15, 2023 11 mins

A discussion of sutras 33 and 34 and how we should interact with others.  Also discussing how we breathe can affect our mental state.

 

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May 22, 2023 15 mins

A discussion of Yoga Sutras 25-29 and meditation.

 

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May 29, 2023 15 mins

A discussion of Yoga Sutras 40 and 41 and a discussion of how meditation can help us achieve stillness not only during our practice, but also throughout our day.

 

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