{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5a5fdec3a4d96aa520f89227/5ccf3fd4b6bac52d5d686336?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Bhakti Yoga or the Yoga of Devotion, with Nubia Teixeira","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5a5fdec3a4d96aa520f89227/1601036351910-49431a7d92e4ce276f302b84a4655f70.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>For our 28th episode, I&nbsp;had the opportunity to sit down with Nubia Teixeira.&nbsp;Nubia and I have been part of the same yoga circles here in the bay area, but I have never directly studied with her. She’s known for her using yoga and dance as a way to connect to the heart, to create healing and feel alive. She teaches Bhakti&nbsp;Yoga and just published&nbsp;a book called Yoga and the art of Mudras and today we sat down to talk about all of that!</p><p><br></p><p>As always, I really appreciate your support. So as you leave a&nbsp;<a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/on-and-off-your-mat/id1335221698\" target=\"_blank\">review&nbsp;</a>on iTunes or on your iPhone podcast app, you automatically enter a giveaway. Once more Athleta is supporting this podcast in their effort to ignite a community of strong women who lift each other up, and is giving out a 75$ shop card! If you're not sure how to leave a review, check this&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.erikabelanger.com/single-post/2018/02/11/How-to-subscribe-share-and-review\" target=\"_blank\">article</a>.&nbsp;Thank you so much to all of you who left a review. <strong>The winner of this episode's giveaway is user YoginiHeart108</strong>. Also, special shout out to iTunes&nbsp;users feeling_it, Vivian Taube and 638 Barberry. I really appreciate you. YoginiHeart108<strong>, </strong>email me @ erika.belanger@gmail.com or DM me on instagram and I’ll send you your shop card!</p><p><br></p><p><img src=\"data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"></p><p>ABOUT OUR GUEST</p><p><br></p><p><img src=\"//static.wixstatic.com/media/87f000_d90194e1415d47cebc8ba060f82be820~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_213,h_268/87f000_d90194e1415d47cebc8ba060f82be820~mv2.png\"><img src=\"data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"></p><p>​​</p><p>Author, yogini, teacher trainer, and Odissi dancer,&nbsp;Nubia Teixeira&nbsp;has devoted herself to teaching different aspects of yoga for almost 30 years. Perceiving yoga as a healing art, Nubia's refinement and unique style overflows with sacred meaning and heartfelt inspiration.&nbsp;&nbsp;She is the&nbsp;founder of the Bhakti Nova School of Yoga and Dance and&nbsp;&nbsp;the author of the book&nbsp;Yoga and The Art of Mudras&nbsp;and of the instructional CD,&nbsp;Pranayama: May Breath Be Our Prayer&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Nubia lead classes, workshops, and teacher-trainings internationally, independently, and in collaboration with her husband, kirtan artist&nbsp;Jai Uttal. They live in Fairfax, California, with their son, Ezra.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about her :</p><p><br></p><p>Her website : <a href=\"https://nubiateixeira.com\" target=\"_blank\">nubiateixeira.com</a></p><p>Get her Pranayama CD <a href=\"https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pranayama/1183936704\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p>Get her new book Yoga and the Art of Mudras <a href=\"https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Art-Mudras-Nubia-Teixeira/dp/1683836448\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>. (Available June 16th)</p><p><br></p><p><img src=\"data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAPABAP///wAAACH5BAEKAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"></p><p><br></p><p>QUESTIONS SHE ANSWERED DURING THIS EPISODE :</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your yoga journey?</li><li>Can you explain what is traditionally considered the path of Bhakti or Bhakti Yoga itself?</li><li>What is the goal of Bhakti Yoga? Why is this practice important?</li><li>What are some tools or ways to practice Bhakti Yoga?</li><li>What’s the difference between love and devotion?</li><li>Id Self-Love a devotional practice?</li><li>Do you have to be religious to practice Bhakti?&nbsp;</li><li>Is there a modern wider scope or approach to Bhakti for people that are atheists or agnostics?</li><li>Let say you do want to devote yourself to a God. How does someone choose to which Diety, God or Goddess to devote themselves?</li><li>In the grand scheme of yoga, do you think Bhakti alone is enough or not too one sided?</li><li>How has the Bhakti path changed the way you experience life?</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>*Edited and mastered by Alexandre Saba</p>","author_name":"Erika Belanger Yoga"}