Ashtanga Yoga isn’t just about physical postures—it’s a complete spiritual journey. In this episode, we dive deep into Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna outlines the true essence of Ashtanga Yoga—the eightfold path of spiritual practice. Far beyond the mat, this chapter guides us from moral discipline and daily integrity to deep meditation and union with the Divine. We’ll explore how yoga begins with self-discipline (yama and niyama), becomes embodied through asana and breath control (pranayama), and ultimately leads us inward through pratyahara, dharana, dhyana, and samadhi. Whether you’re a spiritual seeker, a yoga practitioner, or someone curious about meditation, this class offers a grounded yet profound look at the inner path of yoga—where renunciation meets devotion, and stillness leads to connection with the Supreme.

🙏🏼 Discover how the Gita redefines yoga as a way of living, not just a way of moving.

📖 Text Focus: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6 Texts 1-4

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In this class, we explore one of the most powerful and practical verses in the Bhagavad Gita As It Is—Chapter 5, Text 29—where Krishna reveals the secret to lasting peace: understanding Him as the ultimate enjoyer, the supreme proprietor, and the dearest well-wisher of all living beings.

Together, we unpack what this means in the chaos of everyday life and how shifting from a mindset of control to one of connection can bring about deep inner peace. Whether you're wrestling with anxiety, seeking meaning, or just trying to navigate life with more grace, this class offers both spiritual insight and practical tools grounded in bhakti-yoga.

Let’s explore how real peace begins—not with changing the world around us—but with transforming the way we see it.

✨ Based on Bhagavad Gita As It Is by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right—controlling your anger, resisting temptation, checking all the spiritual boxes—but still not finding the peace or progress you're seeking?

In this episode of The Gita in Action, we explore Bhagavad Gita 5.26 and look at why willpower alone isn’t enough to overcome the forces of desire and anger. These aren't just bad habits—they're rooted in our conditioning and ego. But Krishna doesn’t leave us hanging. He gives us a clear path forward: not by trying harder, but by surrendering deeper.

Through relatable stories and reflections, we unpack how spiritual transformation doesn’t come from fighting ourselves, but from connecting with something higher. If you’ve ever burned out from self-improvement or felt defeated by your inner urges, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we explore what it means to reclaim the inner flame—the steady, joyful presence within that doesn’t depend on anything outside of us. Drawing from Bhagavad Gita 5.24–25, we talk about how real happiness arises not from chasing temporary highs, but from turning inward, seeing through life’s dualities, and connecting with the deeper purpose behind it all.

We reflect on how the Gita describes the liberated soul—not as someone disconnected from the world, but as someone who acts with clarity, compassion, and inner freedom. And we ask: What if spiritual life isn’t about escaping life’s messiness, but seeing it all in light of the bigger picture?

Whether you’re feeling scattered, burned out, or just yearning for something real, this conversation is a call to come home to yourself—and to the source of joy that never dims.

In this episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 5, Verse 22, where Krishna shares a profound truth: material pleasures, though enticing, are ultimately sources of suffering. Why? Because they have a beginning and an end—and whatever is temporary can never satisfy the soul’s deep longing for lasting happiness.

We dive into how fleeting pleasures trap us in cycles of craving and disappointment, and how wisdom means not rejecting pleasure, but seeing its limits clearly. Through relatable examples, insights from Srila Prabhupada’s purport, and practical tools like the "FIT" method (Futility, Insubstantiality, Temporality), this class helps us understand how to rise above the illusions of sense gratification and seek deeper joy through spiritual connection.

💡 Topics include:

• Why sense pleasures are “pregnant with misery”

• The emotional rollercoaster of hankering and lamentation

• How to strengthen our inner guidance and intelligence

• What makes a spiritually grounded relationship

• Why real fulfillment comes from turning inward and upward toward Krishna

Join us as we learn to discern what actually serves our soul—and begin to build a life of lasting peace, connection, and joy.

We’re surrounded by messages that tell us happiness lies in achieving more, buying more, and being more. But what if real joy doesn’t come from chasing external pleasures—but from turning inward? In this episode, we dive into Bhagavad Gita 5.21, where Krishna reveals the secret to lasting fulfillment. We explore the difference between loud, fleeting desires and our deepest spiritual longing—and how honoring that inner desire leads to a joy that doesn’t fade. Through metaphors, real-life reflections, and Gita wisdom, this episode invites you to step off the treadmill of “never enough” and rediscover the limitless happiness that’s already within you.