Michael Johnson ~ Discovering the Timeless "Now" in Yoga Practice

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Michael Johnson is a prominent yoga and philosophy instructor based in Asheville, North Carolina. He is the founder of Clear Light Yoga and a respected teacher at both the Asheville Yoga Center and the Ayurvedic Institute. With over 20 years of experience, Michael specializes in yoga philosophy, Sanskrit, and meditation. Through his 200-hour yoga philosophy teacher training program, Michael inspires students to delve deep into the ancient texts and principles of yoga, making these complex ideas accessible and applicable to modern life.
Visit Michael on his website: https://www.clearlightyoga.com/
Key Takeaways:

• The Essence of Yoga: Yoga is about controlling the mental activities to avoid being controlled by them. This is a path to self-control and understanding one's true nature.
• Philosophical Integration: Understanding Sanskrit and the Yoga Sutras is crucial to grasping yoga philosophy. Different translations can lead to varied interpretations and levels of understanding.
• Non-Theistic Bhakti: Bhakti Yoga, traditionally theistic, can also be practiced in a non-theistic manner, focusing on devotion to ideals rather than deities.
• Practical Application: Michael shares real-life applications of yoga philosophy, from daily interpersonal interactions to handling extreme situations like cyber threats.

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1. Michael Johnson ~ Discovering the Timeless "Now" in Yoga Practice (00:00:00)

2. Yoga Philosophy and Buddhism (00:32:48)

3. Self-Control and Egotism in Yoga (00:44:58)

4. Teaching Yoga Philosophy (00:48:36)

5. Non-Dogmatic Philosophy (01:04:03)