What if not knowing is exactly where transformation begins?

In this episode, the invitation is clear: step into uncertainty, not as something to fix or avoid, but as a powerful teacher. The conversation explores the contrast between certainty and uncertainty, control and trust, showing how our desire for clarity often blocks us from growth, creativity, and new possibilities.

By letting go of needing to control every outcome, we allow space for inner wisdom, surrender, and even joy in the unknown. You’ll explore how breath (especially the pause between inhale and exhale) can train your nervous system to sit with discomfort. From neuroscience to yogic teachings like Ishvara Pranidhana, this episode reminds us that the unknown is not empty—it’s fertile ground for growth.

Through reflection questions, breath practices, and insights on decision-making, you’ll leave feeling more grounded, present, and open to possibility—even without all the answers.

A calming, poetic reminder that uncertainty isn’t a weakness—it’s where real life begins.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:06 Certainty vs. Uncertainty

00:06:03 Possibility and the Unknown

00:08:07 Voice of Certainty vs. Voice of Trust

00:10:00 Breath Awareness & Kumbhaka

00:13:06 Brain’s Fear of the Unknown

00:15:40 Neuroplasticity & Growth

00:18:01 Control vs. Trust

00:22:32 Letting Go Increases Oxytocin

00:25:03 Decision-Making from Calm vs. Fear

00:26:00 Integration Meditation

00:28:10 Final Reflections

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• Ishvara Pranidhana (Yogic Niyama – surrender)

• Kumbhaka (breath retention)

• Concept of neuroplasticity
  

• Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/

• Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/

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Tags: uncertainty, letting go, emotional growth, yoga philosophy, breathwork, trust, personal development, self-awareness, nervous system, Ishvara Pranidhana, mindfulness, control, decision making, surrender, neuroplasticity

📚 Mentions & Resources:

What if the thing you’re avoiding—being truly seen—is actually the key to healing?

In this powerful episode, the speaker explores the contrast between isolation and intimacy, and how both can impact our relationships, our work, and our inner world. While isolation often feels like protection—especially in times of burnout, heartbreak, or exhaustion—it can eventually lead to loneliness and numbness. On the other hand, intimacy requires courage. It’s about being vulnerable, open, and allowing yourself to be supported, not just in romantic relationships but in everyday life and professional spaces too.

The episode blends neuroscience, yoga philosophy, and personal reflection. It touches on the role of the spiritual heart (hridaya), the healing power of physical and emotional connection, and the challenges of receiving support without guilt. Themes like overgiving vs. receptivity, self-care as a gateway to connection, and the need for balance are emphasized.

Listeners are guided through reflective questions and even a gentle breath-based embodiment practice. The episode closes with a tender reminder: You are allowed to receive. You are not alone.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:00 What is Isolation?

00:04:42 Defining Intimacy

00:06:15 Inner Narratives of Isolation

00:07:31 Yogic Lens: Hridaya & Bhakti

00:08:15 Acro Yoga & Building Trust

00:09:18 Science: Cortisol vs. Oxytocin

00:10:43 Intimacy with Yourself

00:13:09 Intimacy in Teaching

00:14:00 Entrepreneurship & Isolation

00:15:45 Overgiving vs. Receptivity

00:18:40 Self-Intimacy as a Foundation

00:22:30 Hatha Yoga & Balance

00:23:47 Why It's Hard to Receive

00:25:04 Story: Needing Help

00:27:27 Somatic Breath Practice

00:29:01 Reflective Questions

00:30:43 Closing Affirmations

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📚 Mentions & Resources:

• Yoga Concepts: Hridaya (spiritual heart), Bhakti Yoga, Hatha Yoga

• Scientific Ideas: Oxytocin, cortisol, inflammation, Polyvagal Theory
  

• Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/

• Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/

  
  

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Tags: intimacy, isolation, overgiving, receptivity, burnout, nervous system, yoga philosophy, self-care, emotional healing, vulnerability, connection, polyvagal theory

What happens when ancient wisdom meets a modern heart that's ready to listen?

That’s exactly what unfolded for Lucy St. John. At just 23, a spontaneous experience of unity consciousness during a trip to India shifted the entire course of her life. Suddenly, she saw herself reflected in every human being—and that sense of deep connection lasted for months.

In this heartfelt conversation, Lucy shares how that awakening led her to the Vedic tradition, 12 years of oral teachings, and a deep commitment to yoga, not just as movement, but as a way of being. From washing dishes in an ashram to chanting Sanskrit mantras with precision, Lucy reveals what it means to live yoga—not perform it.

She opens up about the early days when no one showed up to her talks, the resilience it took to keep going, and the healing power of sound and silence. Whether you're a yoga teacher, practitioner, or simply curious about spiritual growth, this episode is a warm reminder that sometimes the most profound truths are the ones we already know—deep down.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:40 How Lucy Found Yoga

00:06:13 Teaching Vedic Wisdom Before Yoga Was Popular

00:14:02 What Is the Vedic Tradition?

00:23:04 Mantras, Sound, and Vibration

00:37:16 The Power of Just Being

00:45:00 Ignorance as a Starting Point

00:49:15 Shifting Energy in Yoga and Life

00:56:05 Why Every Teacher’s Voice Matters

00:59:28 Inner Peace Before Outer Change

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📚 Mentions & Resources:

• Vedic texts and oral tradition

• Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras

• Maharishi Mahesh Yogi & Transcendental Meditation

• Kali Yuga & cosmic cycles

• TM Ashram in Rishikesh

• Story of Guha (King of the Forest)

• Dewey's quote: "Failure is instructive
  

• Lucy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucystjohnyoga/?hl=en

• Lucy’s Website: https://lucystjohnyoga.com/
  

• Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/

• Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/

  
  

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Tags: vedic tradition, yoga philosophy, unity consciousness, yoga teacher training, mantra, sound healing, yoga therapy, inner peace, Sanskrit, spiritual practice, silence, embodiment