How do you remain grounded in these tumultuous times? In this episode, Dr. Raj reflects on the power of breath and on the wisdom of trees, ever upright, abiding in the plane between heaven and earth. He tells the story the great sage Mārkaṇḍeya and applies the wisdom of trees to modern Western living.
Hosted by Dr. Raj Balkaran, a Sanskrit scholar, storyteller and online educator. In addition to academic training, he was lineally trained by Mantriji, our sangha's parama-guru. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at The Indian Wisdom School where he applies ancient Indian wisdom to modern Western life. He is also the author of "The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology that Inspired 50 Yoga Postures."
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