How The 2000 Year Old Practice of Yoga is Still Solving Modern Problems - Ben Kalra

In this episode, yoga teacher and breathwork educator Ben Kalra breaks down how a 2,000-year-old practice still makes perfect sense in the chaos of 2025. With over 4,000 classes taught and 1,500 hours of formal training, Ben blends ancient yoga philosophy with honest, modern insight. From the real meaning of presence and discipline to simple breathwork tools that calm anxiety, this conversation is about using yoga to live better — no robes, no fluff, just what works.

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• 00:00 The Relevance of Ancient Yoga Philosophy
• 05:25 The Evolution of Yoga Practice
• 11:17 The Eight Limbs of Yoga Explained
• 16:43 Non-Attachment
• 40:22 Benefits of Meditation in Daily Life
• 52:04 The Survival of Ancient Wisdom in Yoga
• 59:40 Discipline in Meditation Practice
• 01:04:57 Philosophical Questions

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Each week I deep dive into the lives, habits and lessons of some of the most successful and interesting people in the world — teasing out their curiosities and aiming to provide actionable insights for your day-to-day life.
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