Deepika Mehta on Ashtanga Yoga, Overcoming Challenges, Dance, Spirituality

Join Stu Girling as he interviews the very lively Deepika Mehta in another fascinating Interview. Deepika Shares her journey about Ashtanga Yoga, how she came over a major accident which had her bed ridden for nearly two years.

They cover the following topics :-
0:10 About the accident and immobility
5:05 On meditation and healing
9:23 On movement and Yoga after injury
11:11 On the time it took to get back to mobility
16:00 Mind over matter, getting out of difficulties
17:42 The main goal is happiness
22:00 Confronting the Rigidity in Ashtanga
23:44 Approaching difficulties in practice
25:10 Dealing with tighter body parts
28:59 Having Patience and Empathy for students
31:05 Respecting our teachers
32:50 Dealing with celebrity students and issues
35:53 Working on giving adjustments
38:45 Combining yoga and dance
41:26 On spirituality and faith
43:40 Getting encourgement to get on the mat
45:52 Time to Practice

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