Ep #133: Embracing Self-Compassion: The Path to Well-Being with Dr. Brendan

Explore the transformative power of yoga philosophy for mental health in this enlightening conversation. The discussion centers on Yamas and Niyamas, ancient yoga guidelines that encourage self-restraint and observances to improve life quality. Michael and Dr. Brendan explain these concepts as ways to promote nonviolence, kindness, and self-compassion, addressing both physical and mental health. The dialogue highlights the importance of nonviolence towards oneself and others, which includes avoiding negative self-talk and verbal abuse, and showing respect to all living beings. It emphasizes the need for setting boundaries and the crucial role of professional help for mental health, over self-help methods like podcasts. They also delve into saucha, or purity, stressing the significance of cleanliness and organization in both physical spaces and mental states. They discuss how external cleanliness can reflect and influence internal well-being, advising listeners to find a balance that suits their personal needs without judgment. Moreover, the conversation touches on the importance of integrity and truthfulness (satya) in fostering mental clarity and authentic relationships. It encourages listeners to be honest with themselves and others, highlighting that consistency builds trust and aligning actions with values enhances life satisfaction. This insightful discussion not only links yoga philosophy with practical mental health strategies but also invites listeners to engage deeply, embracing their journey of self-exploration and authenticity. Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:13 - Yamas and Niyamas in Yoga Philosophy 07:50 - Origins of Yamas and Niyamas in Yoga Sutras 09:09 - Ahimsa: Compassion and Nonviolence for Yourself and Others 13:16 - Taking Care of Yourself Without Excessive Self-Criticism 18:26 - The Importance of Self-Compassion in Eastern Philosophy 21:10 - Saucha: Purity in Body, Mind, and Environment 27:19 - Control Behavior in Relation to Mental Health 31:58 - Sacha and the Importance of Self-Care 34:41 - The Importance of Truth and Self-Trust 43:50 - The Meaning of Satya: The Journey to Authenticity Dr. Brendan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/psychiatry4soul/ --- About Going Pro Yoga: At Going Pro Yoga, we help yoga teachers become even better by teaching them new skills and giving them the tools they need to make their yoga classes safe, fun, and special for everyone. **Right now you can try Going Pro Yoga FREE for 7-days and sample: All Tools Needed to Master Cueing, Sequencing, and Alignment Video Library of over 75 fully Sequenced Classes, Sequence Chunks, and Flows FIRST EVER Yoga Cueing System with Over 160 poses and Hundreds of Variations Wisdom Talks from over 20,000 Hours of Teaching Experience Anatomy and Injury Prevention as it relates to Yoga. To Learn More, Visit Going Pro Yoga, and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Start your 7-Day Free Trial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! For more information about in-person trainings in Bali,⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.elementsofpoweryoga.com/advancedtrainings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠