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On the Mat is a podcast for yoga practitioners who are ready to take their practice beyond the studio. Each episode invites you to explore the rich philosophy, history, and heart of yoga, bridging the gap between what happens on your mat and how you live off it.
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Ayurveda: The Knowledge of Life (opens the original)
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Ayurveda is often called the “sister science” to yoga. But what does that actually mean? In this episode, we explore the foundations of Ayurveda, from the meaning behind the word itself to the idea that health is a balance between the mind, body, spirit, and environment. We break down the five elements—earth, water, fire, air, and ether—and explore how their different combinations form the three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. We look at the qualities associated with each dosha, what they govern
Deity Deep Dives: Krishna, Dharma & Divine Play (opens the original)
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In this week’s Deity Deep Dive , Leah explores the life, mythology, and teachings of Krishna, the playful eighth incarnation of Vishnu. From mischievous butter thief to divine teacher of the Bhagavad Gita , Krishna’s story weaves together joy, love, devotion, purpose, and the eternal search for meaning. Through childhood tales, epic battles, and timeless philosophy, this episode examines why Krishna remains one of the most beloved and influential figures in yoga and Hinduism. In this episode, yo
The Inner Obstacles of Yoga: Samskaras, Granthis & Kleshas (opens the original)
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A French philosopher once wrote, “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” But if that’s true, why does being human feel so… complicated? In this episode, we break down three key concepts from yogic philosophy that explain some of the internal “roadblocks” we experience on the path toward clarity and liberation: samskaras, granthis, and kleshas. We explore samskaras as the imprints we carry from experience (and maybe beyond it). W
Deity Deep Dive: Rama, Hanuman & Taking a Leap of Faith (opens the original)
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In this week’s Deity Deep Dive , Leah unpacks one of the most beloved and influential stories in Hindu mythology: The Ramayana — the epic tale of Lord Rama, Sita, and the monkey god Hanuman. As an incarnation of Vishnu, Rama embodies righteousness, devotion, and dharma, while Hanuman represents unwavering faith, courage, loyalty, and the journey of remembering our own divine nature. Together, their story forms the mythological foundation behind several familiar yoga postures and teachings still
Understanding the Chakras (opens the original)
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In today’s episode, Leah breaks down the chakras—what they actually are, the common misconceptions surrounding them, and why they still matter in both our yoga practice and our everyday lives. The inquiry begins with pronunciation, followed by an exploration into the Sanskrit roots of the word and a look at the chakras as part of the subtle body in yogic philosophy. Leah also unpacks the nadis, the modern Western interpretations of the chakra systems, and a systematic overview of all seven chakr
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