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The Mostly Yoga Podcast is a long-form conversation hosted by yoga teacher Aaron Tan and joined by his friends (both yogis and non-yogis alike) where they share teaching experiences, tips on holding space, and discuss the nitty-gritty of anatomy, along with plenty of other topics both yoga and beyond.
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Monday Mar 18, 2024
51. Darren Huw - Mindset, muscle growth, and the excuse of having no time
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Back at it again with the another gym bro.
My guest today is Darren Huw, a personal trainer whose journey from skinny to fit is one that’s truly inspiring. As someone who embodies dedication and growth in both body and mindset, I’m glad to have him on the pod to share his passion with fitness and faith (in Islam).
Enjoy.
Stuff we talked about:
- The "drugs" we take
- Understanding Islam
- Antics at the Gym
- Diary of a skinny kid
- Bruce calls
- The realities of bulking/cutting
- Doing what needs to be done
- Battling the voice in your head
- Dealing with injuries
- Starting out at the gym
- Mindset > Motivation
- Taking responsibility for your own achievements
- Working out is the easy part
- Prioritise your physical body
- Understand your "why"
- The road to fitness is a lonely one
- The fallacy of "having no time"
As-salamu alaykum,
Aaron
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Saturday Feb 24, 2024
50. Mostly Yoga Milestone Special — 5 Lessons and 4 'hacks' for 2024
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
To all the listeners out there, thank you for being a part of this beautiful community. Your support and engagement have been the fuel that keeps this humble pod of mine going, and I'm deeply thankful for it.
It's been a wild 50 episodes filled with wisdom, laughter, and connection, so here's to another 50 more.
Huat ah,
Aaron
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Inspirations:
Joe Rogan (https://www.instagram.com/joerogan/)
Chris Williamson (https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx/)
Asha Nayaswami (https://www.instagram.com/innerlifewith_asha/)
Jordan Peterson (https://www.instagram.com/jordan.b.peterson/)
Alex Hormozi (https://www.instagram.com/hormozi/)
Andrew Tate (https://x.com/Cobratate?s=20)
Dhyan Vimal Institute (https://www.instagram.com/dv.institute/?hl=en)
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Thursday Jan 18, 2024
49. Daniel Arevalo - Letting go, choiceless awareness, and the purity of the unknown
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
My final guest from the Chiang Mai Soul Connection series...
It was a privileged to have Dan on the pod for yet another thought-provoking episode. His wisdom and stories resonates with me on such a profound level, much akin to the timeless teachings of Alan Watts, so I hope this conversation will resonate with you guys too.
He shares with us his insights into life, religion, philosophy, and the human experience.
Get ready for one engaging conversation...
Stuff we talked about:
- The practice of letting go
- Illusions; there is no Santa Claus
- Leaving Jehovah’s Witness
- Walking away from the world
- Words, memories and truth
- Choiceless awareness
- Doing Nothing
- Realising our conditionings
- Moving from the known to the unknown
- No one actually sees you but you
- The freedom to respond
- The purity of the unknown
- Truth cannot be found, only lived.
- The end of your story
- Erase your personal history
- Pain of desire; joy of pleasure
- The awareness of who you are and who you’re becoming
- You already have everything
Until the next one,
Aaron
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Saturday Dec 02, 2023
Saturday Dec 02, 2023
I had the pleasure of connecting with my soul friend, Logan, whose heart hails originally from South India, but is now residing in the enchanting city of Chiang Mai. My chat with him was inspiring and enlightening and he graciously shares his perspectives on life, spirituality and the art of surrendering to one's fate.
Stuff we talk about:
- Life in Chiang Mai
- Staying true to your (Indian) roots
- Challenging who you are
- The Illusion vs the Present
- Shifting Realities
- The Power in asking ‘Why’
- Understanding Energies
- Letting your old self die
- Surrendering to the divine
- It all starts with a smile :)
- The bike accident and slowing down
- There is no ‘I’
- The correlation between Wisdom and Pain
- A reminder that you are alive
- Surrendering to the energies of the world
- I have everything; I have nothing
- There is no one to blame
- Believing through heart
- Letting go (Physically and emotionally)
- Joy in simple things
Om Namah Shivaya,
Aaron
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Whether you’re practicing yoga, dead-lifting your PR, climbing those boulders or cycling long distance, here's everything you need for your workout.
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Sunday Nov 26, 2023
Sunday Nov 26, 2023
A truly special guest from the CNX soul connection series, my good friend Shao Hao takes centre stage as we explore the profound connections between nature's beauty, spiritual enlightenment, and the rhythmic chants that echo the essence of the divine.
Stuff we talk about:
- The contrast between SG and CNX
- Pursuing a life worth living
- Consciousness expressed through you
- We chose this life
- Expressions of the universe
- The evolution of ‘you’
- The Creation and the Creator
- A network of consciousness
- The power of nature
- The energy of words and reframing the way you speak to yourself
- You are the universe, you are everything.
- The magic of mantras and the stories behind it
- Just knowing
- Planting the seed
- Ra Ma Da Sa Sa Say So Hung
Om peace peace peace,
Aaron
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Masaru Emoto - Water Experiments:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qQUFvufXp4
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Whether you’re practicing yoga, dead-lifting your PR, climbing those boulders or cycling long distance, here's everything you need for your workout.
Use code MOSTLYYOGA for 10% off!
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Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
46. Jackson Barber - Meditation, God and the duality of good and evil
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Definitely one of the best episodes so far.
My third guest on the list from the CNX Soul Connection series, and one of my good friends, is Jackson Barber.
Listen in as we navigate the delicate dance between light and shadow and ponder over the intricate balance between the forces that shape our world.
Stuff we talk about:
- Meditation
- Religion v.s. Spirituality
- Sitting with the itch
- The Moral Crusader
- Escaping into the mind
- Water, water, water, water…
- The mystery of consciousness
- Invoking the flows of energy
- Practicing stillness and connecting with God
- The duality of good and evil
- Embracing the shadow
- The darkness in the light, the light in the darkness
- Are you a good person?
- Alchemy 101
- Sat-chitta-ananda (truth, consciousness, bliss)
- Seeing the truth of good and evil
- Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
Jai Hanuman,
Aaron
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Whether you’re practicing yoga, dead-lifting your PR, climbing those boulders or cycling long distance, here's everything you need for your workout.
Use code MOSTLYYOGA for 10% off!
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Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
My second guest from the Chiang Mai Soul Connection series is Atum Sphinx, another gifted musician seamlessly weaving together the sacred and the sublime.
Stuff we talk about:
- Finding strength through softness
- Symbolisms and ceremonies
- Visions from Goddess Ixchel
- A reminder of pain (Cĕb: เจ็บ)
- Move. Earn. Learn.
- Doing your side quests in the RPG of real life
- Moving to “China”
- Kung Fu fighting in the dark
- Evil Lions
- God is always watching
- The power of gratitude and thanking your elevators
- A world within a coconut
- Om Shiva Shambho
Hari Om,
Aaron
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Whether you’re practicing yoga, dead-lifting your PR, climbing those boulders or cycling long distance, here's everything you need for your workout.
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Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
We kick off the first episode from the Chiang Mai Soul Connection series with handpan hero and demon whisperer, Craig Coppack, with his stories of harmonious healing, rhythmic transcendence and mad stories he shares from his spiritual journey.
Stuff we talk about:
- Life in Chiang Mai
- Battling addiction
- Moving closer to ‘God’
- Running into the darkness
- Demons in a bucket
- Experiences with plant medicine
- Revelations through Aya
- Reconnecting to the self
- Insights from Pachamama
- Being scared in Peru
- Healing through fear
- Handpan solo
Om shanti shanti,
Aaron
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Whether you’re practicing yoga, dead-lifting your PR, climbing those boulders or cycling long distance, here's everything you need for your workout.
Use code MOSTLYYOGA for 10% off!
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Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Really loving the 'Gym Bro' series so far. Up next we have a true powerhouse and arguably one of the strongest guys in the gym, Fadlullah (aka. Ah Fad). Plenty of wisdom both in fitness and life was shared in this episode. Along with the usual bo liao banter.
Stuff we talk about:
- Gym origin story
- (Power) Building your body
- FAT-dullah
- Gym culture v.s. Bodybuilding culture
- Strong body = Strong mind
- Nobody gives a f about you
- Pillars of (HASHIRA) Strength
- Science of powerlifting
- Morning crew stories
- The 'HASHIRA' Podcast??? Coming soon?
- The dangers of being comfortable and forging your own path
- Embrace the suck; carry the boats!
Stay hard!
Aaron
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Follow Fadlullah on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/ergofadu/
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Follow Hashira Strength on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/hashirastrength/
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IMALA (EVERYDAY ACTIVEWEAR that energise and inspire your daily choices)
Whether you’re practicing yoga, dead-lifting your PR, climbing those boulders or cycling long distance, here's everything you need for your workout.
Use code MOSTLYYOGA for 10% off!
WEBSITE:
INSTAGRAM:
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Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
42. Ardy Suradi - Powerlifting, Anime and the Pillars of (HASHIRA) Strength
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
The Gym Bros series continues with our 4th Gym Bro Sir / Otaku Overlord, Ardy. A lot of cock was talked in this episode. Along with bits of powerlifting, gym tips and anime memes sprinkled into the mix.
Stuff we talk about:
- Training Arc
- Creatine = Steroids
- (PES C) Army life
- Powerlifting
- First ever pull up
- Eastside best side
- How sexy/f*cked up Daniel is
- HASHIRA Strength
- Anime (Sub vs. Dub)
- Our different taste in gym music
- The magic of podcasting
Sasageyo!
Aaron
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Follow Ardy on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/ardayy/
https://www.instagram.com/quadjira/
https://www.instagram.com/hashirastrength/
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https://www.instagram.com/hashirastrength/
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IMALA (EVERYDAY ACTIVEWEAR that energise and inspire your daily choices)
Whether you’re practicing yoga, dead-lifting your PR, climbing those boulders or cycling long distance, here's everything you need for your workout.
Use code MOSTLYYOGA for 10% off!
WEBSITE:
INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/imalaofficial/