Let's Talk Wellness with Shal
A podcast that discusses wellness as a multidimensional concept that involves all facets of life, designed to empower you to lead a wholesome wellness journey. Hosted by Shalini Thyagaraja (Shal), a certified yoga meditation instructor, IIN health coach, Reiki Healer, wellness junkie, and a seasoned tech professional with a vision of leaving this world better than she found it!
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EP 46 - Calm an Overthinking Mind with Yoga Sutras
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Are you constantly overthinking, stuck in mental loops, or feeling mentally exhausted?
In Episode 46 of Let’s Talk Wellness with Shal, we begin a powerful 3-part series: Yoga Sutras for Modern Overthinking Minds.
In Series 1: Calm the Mind, I’m joined by wellness coach Neha, who shares how ancient teachings from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali can help you move from mental noise to inner clarity.
🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:
- What the Yoga Sutras are and their origins
- How they connect to other spiritual texts like the Bhagavad Gita
- Why overthinking happens (vrittis & mental patterns)
- How we unknowingly reinforce negative thought loops
- The meaning of abhyasa (consistent practice) in daily life
- How to practice vairagya (non-attachment) without becoming disconnected
- A simple daily practice to interrupt overthinking
✨ Key Sutras Discussed:
- Yoga Sutra 1.2: “Yoga is the calming of the fluctuations of the mind”
- Yoga Sutra 1.12: “Practice and non-attachment quiet the mind”
Neha combines yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound healing, and journaling to support deep inner healing, drawing from her own life experiences. Follow her on IG @soullumos for more.
If you're seeking practical tools to calm your mind and find inner stillness, this episode is for you.
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💬 Comment below: What helps you calm your mind?