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Yogic Paths

Season 1
An incredibly honest and deep exploration of yoga, Yogic Paths is a docu-series of thoughtful interviews that touch the heart and encourage self-discovery, reminding us how deeply we are all connected.
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  1. S1 E1 - Exploring the Yogic Path

    March 31, 2019
    26min
    TV-PG
    Join us for an introduction to the yogic path and get a taste of the different forms of yoga that will be discussed in this series.
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  2. S1 E2 - Hatha & The Evolution of Yoga

    March 31, 2019
    24min
    TV-PG
    Dive into Hatha Yoga, or physical yoga practice, in this episode that explores its historical roots, central figures, and philosophical underpinnings. Designed to transmute energy in the body, Hatha Yoga is more than just postures - it is a gateway to spiritual liberation.
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  3. S1 E3 - The Paths of Devotion

    March 31, 2019
    30min
    TV-PG
    Everyone is attracted to a particular way of walking the yogic path. This episode explores three of these avenues: bhakti, karma, and jnana yoga, known as the paths of devotion. Bhakti yoga, the yoga of loving devotion, focuses on practices that guide devotees to unite with the divine, such as kirtan, or the chanting of the holy names. Karma yoga, the yoga of action, teaches that everything we...
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  4. S1 E4 - Tantra: The Householder's Path

    March 31, 2019
    25min
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    The word Tantra means energy (‘tan’) expansion (‘tra’). The practices of Tantra are designed to expand consciousness in the experience of everyday life. There are many different paths of tantric yoga, but the two main approaches are viewed as either ‘left hand’ or ‘right hand’.
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  5. S1 E5 - Raja: Royal Path

    March 31, 2019
    21min
    TV-PG
    Raja Yoga has been called the “Resplendent Yoga of Spiritual Kings” and the “Royal Path.” The techniques taught through this practice focus largely on meditation, learning how to control the mind, to understand and recognize the mind for what it is so that we can become the ruler of our lives and the master of our own minds.
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  6. S1 E6 - Kundalini & Kriya: Energy & Transformation

    March 31, 2019
    34min
    TV-PG
    Kundalini and Kriya Yoga are ancient methods designed to transform energy in the body. We will begin by exploring the concept of kundalini, or the dormant energy that lies coiled at the base of the spine, and dive into Kundalini Yoga, a syncretic system of practices designed to awaken and activate this energy. Kriya Yoga combines the essence of all other yogas, teaching one how to control a...
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  7. S1 E7 - Sound & Technologies of Consciousness

    March 31, 2019
    25min
    TV-PG
    Through music, mantra, and pranayama, students of Nada Yoga learn to listen, drawing themselves into a deep level of consciousness. Practicing Nada Yoga means to look into the universe, understanding that everything is energy, energy is vibration, and all vibrations are sound. Through sound, you can achieve a totally balanced union with the absolute.
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  8. S1 E8 - The Power of Yogic Mythology

    March 31, 2019
    28min
    TV-PG
    Explore the mythology and mysticism of ancient yogic stories, images, and deities in this episode of Yogic Paths.
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  9. S1 E9 - Siddhis: Yogic Superpowers

    March 31, 2019
    26min
    TV-PG
    Yogic superpowers, or siddhis, include telepathy, telekinesis, levitation, and being in two places at once. Learn more about some of the possible goals of yoga including siddhis and beyond.
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