In this episode, Devi chats with Shanthi Yogini about "Yoga". Shanthi, International Yoga Master Trainer, is a leading exponent on the ancient science of Yoga. Her ideal students are aspiring leaders and change makers willing to liberate Yoga from being chained to mere fitness exercises and eager to develop spiritual leadership through Yoga. Shanthi offers training for independent 2-minute Yoga-practices in order to be liberated from any limitation physically, mentally, intellectually and socially, be it ill-health, depression or lack of focus. Thus her movement is called "Liberate Yoga! Liberate You! Liberate the World!" Shanthi is #1 international best-selling author twice and a speaker who offers an eye-opening presentation of Yoga not just as a solution for life problems but as a path to live life to one's highest potential. Shanthi, a former software engineer, comes from a lineage of Yoga Masters. She is the founder of Yoga for Happiness Academy, where students become teachers by learning the authentic, pristine and purest form of Yoga presented as a science through in-person, online and digital media. Shanthi is also a trained classical dancer, storyteller, interactive workshop presenter, and art & culture educator. She uses story creation and story narration through dance as a means of healing past hurts of her students. Devi and Shanthi discuss: Shanthi's life story and the history of Yoga The root of Yoga HowShanthi perceives Yoga Knowing what's separated that needs union Yoga means "to join" or "to unite" Uniting with something bigger or larger than oneself Feeling the union within you Synchronizing your body and mind Having the feeling of integration Yoga as a science "Asanam" as one branch of Yoga Learning how to breathe right with Yoga Utilizing all parts of your respiratory system How breathing is connected to your mental state Taking a few right breaths when you are stressed Learning how to calm your body with Yoga Learning how to breathe properly using the diaphragm The three chamber breath Working on the diaphragm when breathing Understanding why breath is relevant Yoga as a pathway to union Training your mind to "be with" your body Giving your fullest attention to your body and what you are doing Creating the union within us Training your mind to be in the present Letting good vibrations prevail Letting all your negative emotions out and being aware of the present Taking care of whole well-being and more… Connect with Shanthi @ www.yogaforhappiness.com You can download Shanthi's book "Happiness: The Key to Success" for FREE at www.HappinessTheKeytoSuccess.com

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