What Does "Advanced Yoga" Really Mean? (Hint: It’s Not Full Cobra)

*"Living a yogic life means doing everything in moderation."* What does it actually mean to *live* yoga? How to practice selflessly? How to deal with real life emotions, situations, desires, and challenges?  In this episode, I sit down with Aadhya for delightful and deep conversation on moving beyond physical postures and stepping into true yogic living. Born in India to an Iranian family, Aadhya’s parents and natural flexibility eventually led her to yoga, setting off a transformation that led her to the renowned Bihar School of Yoga. We explore what "advanced yoga" really means, how to work with challenging emotions like anger through mindfulness and self-awareness, and how practices like SWAN Meditation and Vipassana help us navigate the dance of life with balance and moderation. **Key Takeaways & Highlights** - Aadhya’s journey to finding personal transformation through yoga more than 20 years ago - **The Bihar School of Yoga & "True" Advanced Yoga:** Redefining advanced practice - **Living with humility**, self-awareness, and karma yoga in everyday life - **SWAN Meditation & Vipassana:** Using classical yogic practices and self-reflection to understand Strengths, Weaknesses, Ambitions, and Needs (SWAN) - **Transforming Emotions:** How to manage emotions like anger with mindfulness and non-judgmental acceptance - **Taking Care of Yourself While Teaching** - **Living in Balance:** Bringing moderation and freedom into life Connect with Aadhya and join her online community: IG @ferys\yoga\  I loved being with Aadhya’s calming, thoughtful and truly masterful energy. She is living yoga. She is an inspiration as a yogi and a teacher. It was a joy to spend this time with her. Wherever you are on the path, I know you’ll take something away from this as I did.  In oneness,  Bobbi  Thanks for listening!  💭Support the podcast! Join a Curious Yogi Community Membership for monthly live satsang or Yog Sadhana Practice Membership for All Access to my live classes 💭 If you liked this episode, please leave a review – it really, really helps the show reach more people, plus I love reading each one.  💭 Share your biggest takeaway on Instagram stories @bobbipaidel   💭Join me on Retreat in India, Scandinavia or Sri Lanka Learn more  HERE 💭 If you’d like to chat about the show, be a guest, or practice together - Let’s connect!http://bobbipaidel.com/connect🙏♥️✨