Do you feel stagnant, heavy, or emotionally drained? There is a powerful yogic science dedicated to cleansing and purifying your vital life force — and in this session, Burkhard from Akasha Yoga in Bali breaks it all down for you.

Discover how stagnant prana trapped in your nadis and chakras creates physical, emotional, and spiritual imbalance — and how ancient yogic techniques like Nadi Shodhana Pranayama and the three Bandhas can mobilize, purify, and elevate your energy from the inside out.

In this complete guide you will learn:

✅ What prana, nadis, and chakras actually are — demystified

✅ Why energetic stagnation causes real emotional and physical symptoms

✅ How Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (alternate nostril breathing) purifies your energy channels

✅ The three Bandhas (Mula, Udyana, Jalandhara) and how they channel prana upward

✅ The concept of sublimation — transforming heavy energy into courage, compassion & clarity

✅ How yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine describe the same energetic system

Recorded live in Bali by Burkhard — Spirit of Akasha Yoga.

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Why do some diets work for certain people — and completely fail for others?

In this episode, Burkhard explores the deep relationship between yoga and Ayurveda as a complete framework for conscious, personalized eating. Drawing from thousands of years of holistic wisdom, Ayurveda doesn't just tell you what to eat — it tells you who you are, when to eat, and which season you're in.

Whether you are looking to optimize your digestion, understand your unique constitution, or align your diet with your spiritual practice, this episode provides a foundational roadmap for eating in harmony with your nature.

• The Sister Sciences: Why yoga and Ayurveda are inseparable — and what "kitchen medicine" really means.

• The Three Dimensions: Understanding Ayurvedic eating through type, timing, and typology.

• The Doshas & Fasting: How your specific body type should shape your dietary choices.

• Intuitive Eating: The role of deep intuition in the yogic tradition.

• Seasonal Alignment: Why spring is nature's natural window for cleansing and fasting.

• The 1-Day Reset: Why one fasting day per week may be all your digestive system needs.

• Monastic Traditions: How Buddhist monks apply Ayurvedic principles to daily life.

• Beyond the Body: The psychological and spiritual benefits of eating right.

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Is water fasting truly the "ultimate reset" for the human body? In this episode, we deep dive into the powerful world of fasting—from light juice cleanses to the intense, transformative practice of Water Fasting.

Learn about the science of Autophagy, where your body enters a deep cellular "recycling" mode to repair and rejuvenate itself. We cover the essential steps you must take to ensure a safe and effective fast, including:

• Preparation: How to transition your diet before you start.

• Hydration & Balance: The importance of flushing your system.

• Detox Secrets: Why enemas and bowel cleanses are critical to avoiding "healing crises" like headaches and nausea.

• Breaking the Fast: The #1 mistake people make (the Yo-Yo effect) and how to avoid it.

Whether you are a seasoned faster or just curious about holistic healing, this episode provides the technical and practical knowledge you need to transform your health.

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Are you thinking about a juice cleanse but not sure if it's actually safe?

In this episode, Burkhard breaks down the complete yogic and Ayurvedic perspective on juice fasting — what it really is, how it works, and the critical blood sugar warning that most cleanse guides completely ignore.

What you'll discover in this episode:

• Juice fasting vs smoothie fasting — and why the distinction matters more than you think
• How removing fiber affects your digestive system and insulin response
• Why fruit sugar in juice hits your bloodstream directly — and how to manage it safely
• Practical tips for choosing low-sugar ingredients for an effective cleanse
• The best season to juice fast and when to avoid it
• How juice fasting fits into the broader yogic detox and spring cleanse framework

This episode is part of our Yogic Fasting series — a deep exploration of intermittent fasting, juice fasting, and water fasting through the lens of yoga and Ayurveda.

Recorded in Bali by Burkhard — Spirit of Akasha Yoga.

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Monks have been skipping dinner for 2,500 years — and waking up with razor-sharp minds. 🧘

In this video, Burkhard walks you through the complete beginner's guide to yogic fasting — combining ancient wisdom from yoga and Ayurveda with the modern science behind intermittent fasting.

What you'll learn:

✔️ What yogic fasting actually is (and how it differs from modern diets)

✔️ The Buddhist and yogic roots of intermittent fasting

✔️ How to structure your fasting week practically

✔️ Why skipping dinner works differently than skipping breakfast

✔️ The Ayurvedic principles behind fasting for your body type

Whether you're new to fasting or curious about the spiritual dimension of cleansing, this is the place to start.

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What you plant today, you will eat tomorrow.

In this episode, Burkhard shares one of yoga's most powerful teachings: that you are not a victim of your karma — you are its gardener. Every thought, word, and action you take right now is planting a seed for your future. And yoga gives us the tools to choose those seeds wisely.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The law of karma explained through a vivid, practical metaphor — seeds, soil, and harvest
• Why "what goes around comes around" is more than a saying — it's a law you can work with
• How to trim and reduce the impact of old negative karma you've accumulated
• How to prepare the inner soil for a brighter, more intentional future
• Why purification of karma is the deepest — and most transformative — level of yogic cleansing

This is not about guilt or judgment. It's about empowerment. You can cultivate the destiny you truly want — and it starts right now.

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Most people focus on purifying the body — but yoga goes much deeper than that.

In this episode, Burkhard explores two of the most profound levels of holistic purification: the mind and karma. You'll discover how your belief systems, thought patterns, and mental conditioning are quietly shaping your destiny — often without your awareness. And more importantly, how yogic techniques can help you cleanse even these subtle layers.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why your intellect and beliefs need purification, not just your body
• How karmic conditioning creates invisible patterns that run your life
• The yogic understanding of karma — not as punishment, but as seeds you are planting every day
• Practical insight into how to begin purifying the mental and karmic layers of your being

If you've ever felt like your mind is working against you — or that certain life patterns keep repeating no matter what you do — this episode will give you a completely new perspective.

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Can you feel your chakras?

Have you tried chakra meditation and wondered why nothing happens?

What if the “problem” is not your body, but your mindset and sensitivity?

In this episode of The Spirit of Yoga Podcast, host Burkhard explores why many practitioners struggle with chakras at first, even after years of yoga. He shares his own journey from strong doubt and hypercritical thinking to direct experience, and explains what actually helps you develop the inner perception to feel chakras in a grounded way.

You’ll learn:

• What chakras are in yogic physiology and subtle anatomy (prana, nadis, energy centers)
• Why doubt, overstimulation, and numbness can block sensitivity
• How to train awareness step by step, starting with the physical body and refined proprioception
• A simple hands-on awareness practice to begin sensing subtle energy
• Why the third eye, heart, and root chakra are often the easiest places to start when learning how to feel chakras

This is a practical introduction to chakra meditation for anyone who feels curious, skeptical, or stuck, and wants a clearer path into real experience.

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