Living Yoga
Episodes
75. The Body Holds Emotions
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, learn with Eva & Gabo why our emotions are stored also in the body, and how to work with them. Enjoy listening!Show Notes:Yoga Ho...
74. Birthing In Peace - Eva's Birth Story
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, you'll get to spend a full hour with Eva listening to her birth story. This is a beautiful and raw episode that will hopeful...
73. The Truth of Yoga with Daniel Simpson
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, author and academic Daniel Simpson will share his insights on yoga from the perspective of his book "The Truth of Yoga". Ha...
72. Embracing Change! (And news from Eva & Gabriel)
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva and Gabriel share with you a passage from Eva's upcoming book on change, discuss big upcoming changes and how you can stay gr...
71. Who is The Mother?
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva and Gabriel will tell you a little bit about Mirra Alfassa, also known as "The Mother", a spiritual teacher from France...
70. Choosing Joy + Big Announcements!
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva and Gabriel discuss the concept of joy and why it is important to be constantly reminded of its importance. Also, we have amazing...
69. Who is Sri Aurobindo?
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva and Gabriel talk about Sri Aurobindo and his importance in the Yoga world.Show Notes:Purna Yoga Holiday with Eva & Gabriel - ...
68. Reclaiming Joy Through Backbends!
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva and Gabriel talk about the amazing benefits of backbending for your life!Show Notes:Purna Yoga Holiday with Eva & Gabriel - 2...
67. When the Body Says No - Resting as Sadhana (Spiritual Practice)
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Eva talks about getting sick and avoiding the common mental pitfalls while healing. If you've been ill, are feeling like som...
66. Seasonal Yoga - How Can Yoga Support You in Winter?
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva and Gabriel begin the year with an episode centred around new year's intentions, and what the winter season means in relation...
65. How to Maintain Inner Calmness During the Holiday Interactions
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva will share a Yoga Sutra that will come very handy during the upcoming Christmas season! Show notes: Purna Yoga Holiday - April ...
64. Gabriel's Top 5 Book Recommendation! (Non-Fiction)
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gabriel will share with you the top 5 books that have impacted his life. We hope you'll enjoy the show! Show notes: Purna Yoga Holi...
63. Seven Superior Supplements to Take Daily
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel share with you seven supplements they use on a daily basis, and why you should consider incorporating them into you...
62. Becoming Master of your Body
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel read a passage of The Mother's book "Health and Healing in Yoga" regarding the importance of physical discipline. Y...
61. - 3 Yoga Poses Everyone Should Do Daily
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva and Gabriel talk about the 3 yoga poses or sequences they believe everyone should do daily. You'll learn about their benefits and...
60. Stressful Times, Peaceful Life
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Eva & Gabriel discuss about the times we are currently living. With all the wars, chaos, and separation happening in the world, i...
59. Why Life Hurts & How to Prevail with Surrender
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva talks about the origins of pain. What, truly, causes us to feel pain? Not just physical pain like the ache in your lower back, bu...
58. 3 Risks in Yoga Asana
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel share with you three risks they have identified in the practice of Yoga Postures (= Asana). What can go wrong when ...
57. 5 Lifestyle Habits We Avoid & Love! + Bonuses
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about lifestyle: what is meant by lifestyle & why is it important? They share 5 lifestyle habits they avoi...
56. Free Your Voice with Silja Kulo
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva and professional singer Silja Kulo talk about the power of sound. Learn why Yoga and many other Spiritual traditions consider the...
55. Living Yoga with Yoga Master Aadil Palkhivala
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Eva & Gabriel meet their teacher, Yoga Master & Purna Yoga Co-Founder Aadil Palkhivala. It's a special episode, ...
54. Living from the Heart with Bella Fleur
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the second of the interviewing series, Eva & Gabriel sit down with their colleague Bella. Bella is a fellow Purna Yoga Teacher, b...
53. Try these 3 Nutrient dense Foods with Jalmari Ellonen
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the first of a series of interviews with interesting and inspiring individuals who have through their struggles and search found ways...
52. 5 Foods We Avoid & 5 Foods We Adore!
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, of which the listeners voted on the topic, Eva & Gabriel talk about their top 5 foods to avoid and top 5 to include in their dail...
51. Exploring vs Performing
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is the difference between an exploring state and a performing state? Why is it that we get stuck in the performance mindset so often? In this epi...
50. 7 Reasons I Love Heartfull® Meditation
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Eva talks about the practice of Meditation. What is meditation? What are the different Meditation styles and techniques? Eva als...
49. All About Asana
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel continue unpacking the next step of the 8 limbs of Yoga. How did Yoga become the way you know it today? What are th...
48. The Power of Surrender: Ishvara Pranidhana
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this profound episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about the last Niyama, which is often said to be the ''easiest'' step. However, be it...
47. The Practice That Brings You Inner Wisdom: Svadhyaya
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, a continuation of the Yoga Philosophy Series, Eva & Gabriel talk about the importance of the great practice of Svadhyaya. This is...
46. The Fire of Action Moves us Forward
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll learn about the Yogic concept of Tapas, or Tapasya and no, it's not the Spanish Tapas! SHOW NOTES: Aadil Palkhivala&...
45. An Inner Smile As a Strategy For Life: Santosha
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The second Universal Principle in Yoga is what Eva & Gabriel discuss in this inspiring episode. Why is contentment a more sustainable strategy for...
44. Order Inside & Out: Saucha
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gabriel is back from Chile! With this episode, Eva & Gabriel are starting a new Series on how to live Yoga through the ancient wisdom of the Niyam...
43. 3 Steps to Accelerate your Progress
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, as we welcome the second month of 2023, Eva & Gabriel discuss 3 steps that are necessary to have smooth progress. Find answers to...
42. The Importance of Relaxation
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a great reminder for all of us for the New Year! It's long because at the end there is A GIFT FOR YOU. Listen to the episode to f...
41. The Best Way To Make Peace With The Past
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the year is drawing near and Christmas preparations are in their full swing. In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about the most powerfu...
40. The Deeper Aspects of Low Back Pain
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Low back pain is a very common issue in today's world. Many of us struggle with it. Both of us have had our own experiences with pain and discomfo...
39. Money: what's the Yoga perspective?
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about money. How does the ancient wisdom of Yoga see money? How can we, in the world we live in today where mo...
38. The Intimate Interconnectedness of the mind & body
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about the physiology (body) and the psychology (mind) being deeply linked with each other. Learn what strength...
37. Making your home a toxic free temple
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about the lifestyle aspect of yoga. We are all affected by our surroundings. Enjoy this episode and learn how ...
36. From Resistance to Harmony
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Resistance creates tension. In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about the different resistances that we carry within us and how to break free from...
35. Our 5 best tips for the Autumn Season
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The change of the season is here and with it our routines change. This can be a bumpy shift and also a fruitful one. In this episode, Eva & Gabrie...
34. Tips for creating a healthy morning routine
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is coming to a close with the last weekend of August ahead of us. For many, this means a return to routines. This time holds an opportunity: to...
33. On Longevity & Vitality
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does Yoga say about why we age? What are the things that rob our vitality & longevity? Longevity means to live a long life. Vitality means t...
32. Why it actually matters who we surround ourselves with
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about friendships and community. We are shaped by those around us. But how? Eva & Gabriel also talk about...
31. Why do we do the 🕉️ OM?
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The practice of Mantras is our topic in today's episode. Especially the OM 🕉️. Why do we recite the OM at the beginning and at the end of the...
30. Part 2/2: 5 mental & behavioural habits we avoid
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this second and last episode of the two-part series on ''5 mental & behavioral habits we avoid,'' Eva & Gabriel challenge y...
29. Part 1/2: 5 mental & behavioural habits we avoid
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are certain habits in our culture that are considered ''normal''. We don't notice their existence because it seems like ever...
28. Living with Purpose: Unveiling Nicola Moberg's Journey through Purna Yoga
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel invite Nicola Moberg, their close friend and colleague to talk about her journey from backpacking and looking for h...
27. Why do something difficult voluntarily?
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We live very comfortable lives. More comfortable in fact than ever in human existence. This has its benefits and its limitations. One of the limitatio...
26. The Meaning of a True Holiday
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is a true holiday? Have you ever had that feeling of being deeply rested, inspired, and fulfilled after your holidays? If yes, you've done so...
25. Living Yoga & our Spring Greetings
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this short & to-the-point episode, Eva & Gabriel offer you an exploration into the essence of Yoga. There are so many misconceptions about ...
24. Respecting our differences
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in and listen to this conversation with Eva & Gabriel about how to understand the differences we have as humans. We are all unique in multipl...
23. The Power of your Breath
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about the amazing mechanism that is our breath. Constantly with us, hardly ever noticed, our breath accompanie...
22. Understanding the Menstrual Cycle with Carmen Lorenzana
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva sits down to talk with Menstrual Cycle Educator Carmen Lorenzana about reproductive health and more specifically the Ovulatory/Me...
21. Step 5: What am I clinging on to? Aparigraha
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last episode of the series of 5 Yamas or universal principles/restraints in the Yogic path. In this episode, Eva and Gabriel discuss our t...
20. Step 4: How to use my energy wisely in 2023? - Brahmacharya
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, #4 in the five-part Series on the Yamas (Yoga Philosophy), Eva & Gabriel discuss the topic of how to use energy wisely. Where do ...
19. Step 3: Feeling incomplete? - Asteya
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when we feel incomplete? For many of us, we try to fill the inner void by accumulating material things. We try to fill the inner with the...
18. Step 2: Satya, Why tell the truth?
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel sit down to discuss the second step on the path of Yoga. All the steps, as well as their order, have a purpose. Th...
17. Take your first step on the path of Yoga: Ahimsa
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, number 1 out of a series of 5, Eva & Gabriel talk about the first step of the thousands of years old Yogic philosophy (The Ashtan...
16. 4 Tips for maintaining vitality in November
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel share their Portugal Yoga Holiday experience as it is freshly lived. Then Eva gives an important reminder to all of...
15. The Magic of Sensitivity
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel dive into the topic of sensitivity. Sensitivity (as defined by Eva & Gabriel in this episode) is an important q...
14. Creating a healthy evening routine
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about what an evening routine is, how we can benefit from having one, and some simple tips to get you started....
13. How to incorporate Yoga into your daily life?
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about why we would incorporate the practice of Yoga into our daily lives. What's the benefit of regular yoga ...
12. We got (re)married!
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
4.8.2022 Eva & Gabriel celebrated their wedding! In this episode, they share with you their thoughts, reasons for, and insights about marriage. ...
11. Celebrating teachers
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, on July 13th, 2022, all around the world teachers are being celebrated. It is Guru Purnima, the day to remember our guides; be they academic te...
10. The significance of taking holidays
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Holidays! Who doesn't love them? When's the last time you were on one? In this episode, Eva & Gabriel discuss the importance of regularly taki...
9. Should I try yoga? Breaking common limiting beliefs about the practice.
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about the most common beliefs that keep us from attending a yoga class. What beliefs did/do you have before t...
8. The importance of the body
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about the perspective of Yoga when it comes to the purpose & use of the physical body. How does Yoga perce...
7. STEP 5: Patience
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel will discuss the last step of the 5 step formula to lasting change & growth. Patience is the quality that sits ...
6. STEP 4: Consistent Effort
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel cover the 4th step of the 5 step formula to sustainable growth & change. This is the step where the rubbe...
5. Eva's Valentine's Day message
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this brief special episode, Eva shares her thoughts on the topics of Fast Fashion & Fast Food and how these industries shape our thinking. She ...
4. STEP 3: Appropriate and Truthful Guidance
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel talk about step 3. of the 5-step formula to change: the importance of having a teacher in our lives. But how does ...
3. STEP 2: Willingness to change
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eva & Gabriel discuss the second step of the 5-step path to sustainable change in your life. Are you ready to take it? Follow t...
2. STEP 1: The urge to grow
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year & welcome to our second episode! This is the first episode of a series of 5 episodes on the topic of sustainable change. Whether i...
1. Welcome to our podcast!
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2022! In this first episode, you'll get to know your hosts Eva & Gabriel, hear their stories, and how they met. Eva and Gabriel talk abo...