What yoga philosophy is teaching me

Namaste! I have humbly made this short video on ancient, yogic philosophy because I think it is worth sharing anything that might allow us to gain a little more insight into this journey called Life. Humbly - because it would be reckless to suppose this is the full picture of a vast and ancient field, so please bear that in mind; and - because I am very much still a student. While I do feel I have gained many insights over the years, it is also a case of the Socratic dilemma: The more I know, the more I realize I don't know. But this can be healthy. It can spur us on, allowing curiosity, openness - and some of the many concepts I mention in the video - to guide us. I hope you mind find a little something here that you needed today - maybe just a bit of calm. Much love, Helle
Music from Epidemic Sound:
Luster - Gavin Luke
As I dream - Johannes Bornlöf
Verses - Ever so blue
The Garden's Light - Trevor Kowalski
Waterflow - Rikard From
Untold Stories - Johannes Bornlöf
Out of the Woods - Gavin Luke

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  • @Shirley-AnneDickner-lt4zo
    @Shirley-AnneDickner-lt4zoАй бұрын

    What a TREAT! Thank you for sharing.

  • @andreat1752

    @andreat1752

    Ай бұрын

    That's exactly what I thought too!

  • @dianegordon2702
    @dianegordon2702Ай бұрын

    I will be saving this to revisit occasionally. I appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts. I hear lots of birds there... Happy Spring!

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    🙏🏻😘💙🌼

  • @peggytraeg
    @peggytraegАй бұрын

    I love the saying, "Future suffering is to be avoided." Which means to live our daily life without fear, expectations, and attachment.

  • @knitterskniche
    @knittersknicheАй бұрын

    I am knitting while watching this video. Surrounded by comfort while the morning sun is streaming through my windows and now through my mind. Thank you my friend, Bobbi

  • @karenley7356
    @karenley7356Ай бұрын

    Loved this Helle, thank you for sharing💛

  • @jodydcrawford5470
    @jodydcrawford547022 күн бұрын

    Thank you. I’ll be playing this again.

  • @lucindabyatt3085
    @lucindabyatt3085Күн бұрын

    Thank you Helle - such a pleasure to listen to this! Thank you for sharing your insights and the beautiful video of the woods! They remind me of the woods around here - Scotland and Denmark have quite a bit in common :) I'll certainly be coming back to listen again ....

  • @dawnnawayburne3932
    @dawnnawayburne3932Ай бұрын

    Wonderful , easy to comprehend explanation of the philosophies that guide you

  • @kimcosby-johnson4844
    @kimcosby-johnson484410 күн бұрын

    Just lovely! I will be having this available as a lesson to return to over and over. Thank you! ❤❤❤

  • @lisarekstad3433
    @lisarekstad3433Ай бұрын

    Thank you for this yoga-focused podcast. It was very nice to see. Whenever you bring up yoga, it reminds me to practice more. Have a wonderful weekend!

  • @Alaskaventureswithbrodie
    @AlaskaventureswithbrodieАй бұрын

    That you. What useful information and an easier way to understand. ❤

  • @_maglia
    @_magliaАй бұрын

    I appreciated this so much... thank you Helle!

  • @mohebfrueh544
    @mohebfrueh54423 күн бұрын

    very good, thanks

  • Ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video. Exactly, what I needed to see/hear right now. The part about feeling pain in one aspect of your life but then also be able to find contentment in another stuck with me. I will be watching this again - and I need to pick up my yoga practice again. ❤

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    So glad there was something here you could use today. Thank you 🤍☮️

  • @mariadoyle2368
    @mariadoyle2368Ай бұрын

    I'm late to it but si interesting. And what a beautiful nature journey. so serene. The lilac, the smell must have been delicious, and all the other beautiful colourful flowers and trees. Stunning Helle. Thank you.

  • @shore.knitter
    @shore.knitter27 күн бұрын

    Lots to think about here. :-) Gorgeous garden views (and your cat!). Thanks.

  • @JenniferRoughOut
    @JenniferRoughOutАй бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this wisdom with us, along with the beautiful backdrops of the nature that surrounds you 💚 I’ll for sure be coming back to this video from time to time 💚

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    🙏🏻😙💙

  • @bonniel3679
    @bonniel3679Ай бұрын

    Ah, staying "present". That is so often a real struggle for me these days. As yoy can guess this was both timely and interesting . So glad I chose to watch your episode at day's end. I did keep wondering if your garden was as fragrant as the many blossoms suggest. It's very beautiful. I'm also particularly attracted to scenes near water. All in all this episode ticked a lot of my boxes. Thank you 😊💓

  • @patriciagrenner8033
    @patriciagrenner8033Ай бұрын

    Wonderful wonderful podcast. Thank you for your inspiration.

  • @bethbamszoo
    @bethbamszooАй бұрын

    I enjoyed this video. Thank you!

  • @MelanieCupp-ec5dx
    @MelanieCupp-ec5dxАй бұрын

    Hello Helle, I'm not a Yogi, but as a member of your online musing community, I am open to the sharing of philosophical ideas and just want to send you some encouraging words. You bring so much depth & quality to this community, regardless of the topic. Try not to let a reduction in numbers of views and/or negative feedback negatively impact your body of work here. It's your space, not to sound arrogant or rude. If people don't want to receive your message, it's like you said, it's your mat. I appreciate hearing your thoughts about life in general and especially when it isn't all things knitting. Some of us like the mix and will remain in this community you have so thoughtfully created, regardless. I think it would be tragic for you to stop or limit your sharing of thoughtful insight in whatever way you deem appropriate, rather than basing success on the numbers of views and/or subscribers. It really is to their disadvantage to drop off, whether they realize it or not. Maybe that's the American in me, but let's be serious. Society suffers when the entire premise of artistic & philosophical work and the sharing of ideas is based on promos, marketing trends & the almighty dollar. Variety is truly the spice of life and I benefited from some of the Yoga philosophy you shared. The worst thing of all is tuning in and listening to nonstop KAL & giveaway promos, or anything else used as a knitting gimmick purely to generate hits... Thank you so much for all of the time and effort you put into every episode that makes it uniquely yours and a great place to be. One final thought, some of us prefer to watch incognito. Unfortunately, toxic political correctness has demonized some of us otherwise normal & broadminded individuals and therefore we just prefer not to put ourselves out there.

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so very much for your thoughtful comment ❤️ I appreciate it so much and agree with the sentiments you express 🙏🏻😌

  • @Needtoknit1
    @Needtoknit1Ай бұрын

    Thank you! This is a wonderful episode. Pronouncing the yoga words and the meaning of them is great. I really appreciate this episode. A very beginner at yoga. 💐

  • @melitacarder
    @melitacarder14 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much Helle for sharing your learnings and thoughts on these topics. I love how these guiding principles align with my beliefs and sum them up in a beautiful way. 💚

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    12 күн бұрын

    I love that, too 😌 Thanks for your comment 💚

  • @karenwhite2601
    @karenwhite2601Ай бұрын

    What a lovely podcast, wise words on yoga teachings for everyone to try and live by. I know having learned yoga breathing how powerful it can be in moments of stress, calming the mind and the body. It helped me get though my long eye surgery.

  • @theresashultz4744
    @theresashultz4744Ай бұрын

    Loved your video. Such a beautiful area with all the trees and blossoms. The yoga philosophy was explained beautifully.

  • @bethk1402
    @bethk1402Ай бұрын

    Thank you for this beautiful video. I have been thinking more and more about trying yoga lately, and this was just what I needed to get me to look a little harder for a studio that is interested in more than just the fitness benefits. I appreciate you more than i can say.

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, I am so glad it resonated with you. I hope you find what you seek ✨🥰

  • @karinschoppink991
    @karinschoppink991Ай бұрын

    Thank you Helle🥰🇳🇱☺️

  • @Westcoastknitting_podcast
    @Westcoastknitting_podcast26 күн бұрын

    Such a wonderful and informative video. Thank you!

  • @user-hc5jq8yb9p
    @user-hc5jq8yb9pАй бұрын

    Thank you

  • @nancycox6548
    @nancycox6548Ай бұрын

    My second time watching. It’s so much - a video to come back to again and again. Thank you.

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    Aw thank you so much, then I’m so glad I made it 🙏🏻😘💙

  • @maureenklettl4865
    @maureenklettl4865Ай бұрын

    What a great summary of yogic philosophy and beautiful scenery to go with it. Namaste!

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    🙏🏻💙😙

  • @moniquemeijer4671
    @moniquemeijer4671Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much.

  • @elaineenstone6834
    @elaineenstone6834Ай бұрын

    Thank you. 🇬🇧

  • @carolhand6748
    @carolhand6748Ай бұрын

    Thank you sweet friend

  • @ingridpool7302
    @ingridpool7302Ай бұрын

    Thank you ❤

  • @Azure565
    @Azure565Ай бұрын

    Love this!!! Thank you!

  • @janetweld8874
    @janetweld8874Ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @LulybelleLullaby
    @LulybelleLullabyАй бұрын

    Many thanks

  • @mongrain8934
    @mongrain8934Ай бұрын

    Beautiful values. ❤❤❤

  • @christinkinstad8990
    @christinkinstad8990Ай бұрын

    Thank you for this gentle "reminder"🙏I've been practicing yoga for 6 years now and though I've been doing several seminars with focus on the teachings, I just realized how easy it is to forget them in daily life. So thank you again❤

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, from one yogi to another 🧘🏼‍♀️🩷

  • @ChrisfromFL
    @ChrisfromFLАй бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! It did bring serenity and calming to what is for me currently in the US a crazy and unfortunate world. If only we had the same national feeling of Janteloven that is found in Denmark. Thanks again Helle

  • @maryburns5040
    @maryburns5040Ай бұрын

    This was beautiful, thank you…I enjoy the knitting and your life video’s😊

  • @suzyqb7709
    @suzyqb7709Ай бұрын

    So beautiful and inspiring. I struggle with living in the now but all this information is so helpful.

  • @christinebrown6154
    @christinebrown6154Ай бұрын

    Loved this video. I have practiced Buddhism & yoga for 30 years now & feel thankful for all that I have learnt. Beautiful trees & a soothing voice makes for a peaceful moment. Thank you 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    I love that, thank you 💙🤍

  • @anythingbymerja
    @anythingbymerjaАй бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing this! You summarised it so well and I learned a lot. I really love your perspective on so many things and wish I would be able to attend any of your classes.

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    Aw, I wish you could, too. Thank you ❤️

  • @SbfMadison
    @SbfMadisonАй бұрын

    Thank you for this. I, too, am on the path (at least I try to be ;-)

  • @morriganwitch
    @morriganwitchАй бұрын

    Met two Danish ladies on holiday xxx confirms how much I love your country and the people xxx

  • @gwendylady
    @gwendyladyАй бұрын

    I love this so much. Your voice is so soothing, the imagery is so peaceful, and the content is so thought-provoking. Thank you for this gift 🤍

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, Gwen, for your kind comment and your steadfastness here. It is much appreciated 💞✨

  • @pamelawilkinson177
    @pamelawilkinson177Ай бұрын

    Thank you, Helle, You combined my love of knitting ( the reason I tuned into your podcast this morning) and my life-long asana practice. Your voice is always lovely but especially as you bathe my awareness with this ancient technology! Namaste, my friend

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you, and Namaste to you, too 🧘🏼‍♀️💜

  • @lindas5964
    @lindas5964Ай бұрын

    What a joyous episode! I have been trying to introduce my mother to yoga but she insists it’s nothing more than being able to bend into impossible positions. I have also met folks that cannot be alone & undistracted from their own thoughts. It’s too disturbing for them and they become extremely restless. This video is a warm and gentle reminder of what yoga really is and what it promises those who practice regularly. Thank you for taking the time to create it! 💛

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much, I appreciate it. And you can tell your mother that many of us are not interested in the bending-like-a-pretzel poses but seek strength, mobility and inner peace, and this - you can get (as I know you know). Much love 💜☮️

  • @stephanieleadbeater6399
    @stephanieleadbeater6399Ай бұрын

    Sent this video to a friend who practises and teaches yoga. She has survived breast cancer but this year has been very hard as she has lost several friends to the disease. Hoping she will follow your beautiful videos. Thank you.❤

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for the trust inherent in your comment, and I hope your friend will find more calm and peace 🙏🏻❤️

  • @petrapires2315
    @petrapires2315Ай бұрын

    ❤🙏💫

  • @HeidiSpear-oz6rw
    @HeidiSpear-oz6rwАй бұрын

    Beautifully done. I am also a certified yoga instructor and I found your summary to be a wonderful reinforcement and your video delightful to behold. Thank you. Namasté.

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 🙏🏻💞

  • @cptmichele
    @cptmicheleАй бұрын

    What I’m mindful of right now is the sense that no time has passed though I haven’t observed your channel in many months. It’s as if I’ve stepped right back into sync with you given shared philosophies and interests. Goodness how I have missed your videos! I’ve practiced a beautiful form of Japanese Buddhism since 2002, so I’m hugely grateful for your mention of Buddhism multiple times throughout this overview of yoga. I love that you offered such an in depth review beyond yoga poses. As a westerner, you are correct, this is how many of us conceptualize this practice. Given my Buddhist life philosophy, I knew there was far more to it than simply striking a pose on a yoga mat. I’m amazed at how much of what you have shared matches my Buddhist practice in theory and mindset. Now I feel inspired to sign up for yoga along with knitting classes. Two things I have yet to try. Thanks as usual for the inspiration and sharing so much from your mind as well as your heart! So happy to know you online Danish one! 💜🇩🇰🇺🇸

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you so much again for your heartfelt comment; it goes straight to my 💜 And yes, there are so many similarities between Buddhism and yoga philosophy, possibly because they both originated in India. One of my fellow yoga students (at the YTT) is also a practicing Buddhist, and she said pretty much what you said here. I love that you’re open to trying out both yoga and knitting 😍 Let me know how you fare 😙

  • @cptmichele

    @cptmichele

    Ай бұрын

    @@danishmusings will do! 💜

  • @profbookwurm
    @profbookwurmАй бұрын

    Thank you for the beautiful, inspiring, and informing share. I am a yoga therapist and I found your video a beautiful addition to my practice today. I plan to revisit often and share with friends. Gratitude for your thoughtfulness.

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    I am humbled by your kind words and send heaps of gratitude back to you 💞✨

  • @maritakinnula5300
    @maritakinnula5300Ай бұрын

  • @solveiglysholmtorvanger8176
    @solveiglysholmtorvanger8176Ай бұрын

    🙏🙏🥰

  • @sylvieboisvert
    @sylvieboisvertАй бұрын

    ❤🧡💛💚💙💜

  • @yoyopikchiu
    @yoyopikchiuАй бұрын

    I finished knitting the Viveka cardigan (by My favourite things knitwear) this spring and now I found the meaning of "Viveka" from your video. see, this is not a different theme video as compared to your knitting ones. They seem to connect at some point. 🙃

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    29 күн бұрын

    Oh my goodness, I never made that connection 😍 Thank you 🥰

  • @janjackson2200
    @janjackson2200Ай бұрын

    😅thank you

  • @samanthamund5194
    @samanthamund5194Ай бұрын

    So gorgeous tiny typo in the title. S/b philosophy (unless that’s Danish?). Namaste 🙏🏻

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    Yikes, hadn’t noticed 😬🤭 Thanks for the heads-up. A gentle reminder that things are never, ever perfect - and that that is OK (but can sometimes be corrected, as in this case 😌)

  • @marinoni8864
    @marinoni8864Ай бұрын

    Heee, what a coïncidence: I had been thinking how nice it would be if you shared some of your yoga expertise with us , Because I really love your calm presence, that may have come forth out of your yoga practise 😁 thank you! 🙏 I’ve been watching, to me it is quait a lot of information, a bit overwhelming… 😬 Could it be an idea to, every now & then, do a little practise we can follow? Maybe something like this? (Start @ about 33:00 min) kzread.info/dash/bejne/l5yN2tiGeM3Om5M.htmlsi=iNLrN9pnTmHCkPmW

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks very much for the suggestion. I will definitely think about it. Also, don’t worry about the overwhelming bit; I’m sure you got out of it exactly what you were meant to today 😌✨🤍

  • @donnapreston767
    @donnapreston767Ай бұрын

    Hello, I was about to exit out of this video once I realised you were not showing your knitting but something told me I should watch it. I practised yoga years back and would really love to get back into it but life has been hectic and I haven't found a studio close to my new location as yet. I thought your explanation of the principles was very informative and calming in and of itself. I find that I'm always searching for something and presently that is peace and a way through the grief of losing my adult son almost 3 years ago and trying not to feel so aggrieved by all the selfish unfeeling people that I'm exposed to. It's hard going but your video may push me to stop some things and start some positive things. Thank you Hella ❤‍🩹

  • @danishmusings

    @danishmusings

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you for your open-minded comment 💞 Maybe there was a reason you were drawn to this today. I am so, so sorry for your loss 💔😔 While nothing can ever erase a sorrow like that (and shouldn’t), I believe that we can always find more peace. Have you read Viktor Frankl’s book Man’s Search for Meaning? It’s an example of how people can go through horrifying things (he survived Auschwitz) and still go on to find peace. Yoga could also help. I hope you’ll find whatever you need right now. Much love 🙏🏻💙

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