Ep #153: Ayurveda and Yoga: The Path to Health, Happiness, and Liberation with Akshay Bhat

In this episode, Akshay Bhat, a yoga teacher and Ayurvedic practitioner, explores the four pillars of life in Ayurveda: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (material possessions), Kama (fulfillment of desires), and Moksha (liberation). He emphasizes that balancing these aspects is crucial to leading a happy and healthy life. Akshay delves into how Ayurveda and yoga are interconnected, with both practices supporting spiritual growth and well-being.Ayurveda, which dates back over 6,000 years, is not just a system for physical health but also a guide for living a purposeful life. The speakers discuss how disease is viewed as a "mistake of intelligence" in Ayurveda, and how balance across the four life pillars is key to achieving wellness.The concept of Dharma is explored, contrasting it with Adharma, which represents a life driven by ego and negative emotions. The importance of balancing material and spiritual needs, or Artha, is highlighted, with the caution that modern society often promotes unnecessary desires. Finally, Moksha, or liberation, is discussed, with the speakers suggesting that it can be found through various activities like yoga, meditation, and creative pursuits. Each person’s path to freedom is unique, and discovering what brings a sense of expansion is essential for personal growth.Episode Chapters:00:00:00 - Ayurveda: The Four Means of Life00:04:49 - Exploring Ayurveda with Akshay Bhat00:08:02 - The Origins and Principles of Ayurveda00:11:22 - Exploring the Foundations of Ayurveda00:15:14 - Mistakes of Intelligence and Psychosomatic Diseases00:18:40 - Dharma: Balancing Inner and Outer Values00:21:48 - Dharma, Adharma, and Holistic Health00:23:23 - Balancing Material Possessions with Dharma00:26:42 - Fulfilling Desires Through Conscious Presence00:32:53 - Finding Liberation Through Various Practices00:35:28 - Moksha: The Liberation of the Mind00:38:15 - Finding Personal MokshaAkshay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akshaybhatyoga/---About Going Pro Yoga:At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone.**Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample: - All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment - Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows - FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations - Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience - Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga.To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Start your 7-Day Free Trial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!For more information about in-person trainings in Bali,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings⁠⁠⁠⁠