Krishna, Courage & the Game of Life ft. Rohini Manohar

In this episode, I sit down with Rohini Manohar to ask her some of the questions that have been on my mind. About Yoga, Krishna, trust, surrender, meditation and this thing we call, life. We talk about self-doubt, the importance of community (satsang), meditation as a practice of staying with discomfort, and why surrender doesn’t mean avoiding difficult choices. We also explore the tension between kindness and people-pleasing. And Rohini shares a simple place to begin a daily practice: ten conscious breaths before reaching for your phone every morning. Her knack for story-telling and child like joy is so contagious that even a few minutes with Roh (how she is fondly known) will set you up for an excellent day.

Rohini Manohar is a Chennai-based yoga teacher, storyteller and founder of Chennai Yoga Studio. Through classes, retreats and workshops, she brings traditional yogic teachings into everyday life, combining philosophy with breathwork and mindful practice. Her storytelling makes space for reflection, connection and a more personal relationship with spiritual learning. 

 Timestamps -

00:56 From life in Australia to a new path in yoga
02:47 What is yoga, beyond the physical practice?
06:16 The Bhagavad Gita and Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
07:29 Karma yoga: doing your best without clinging to results
09:36 Bhakti yoga: love, devotion and faith
10:49 Who is Krishna?
11:59 Human potential and remembering the good
14:15 Self-doubt, community and asking for support
16:42 Surrender and meditation as the gym of the mind
18:21 Trust, letting go and opening to possibility
19:14 Understanding scripture, ritual and lived wisdom
23:43 Why a daily practice matters
24:55 Begin with ten breaths before your phone
26:15 Life as a game—and remembering your role
27:05 Meditation, presence and courage
27:35 Kindness, authenticity and people-pleasing
32:20 Surrender doesn’t remove the need for hard choices
33:31 Closing thoughts

Chennai Yoga Studio website - https://chennaiyogastudio.com/
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