On Swadharma with Myra Lewin
What does it actually mean to live in accordance with your dharma, and how do you figure out what your dharma actually is?
In today’s episode, I sat down with Myra Lewin, an incredible yoga and ayurvedic teacher and founder of Hale Pule, to explore the concepts of dharma and swadharma.
In our conversation, Myra shares her personal journey from the medical industry to discovering Ayurveda and yoga, which transformed her life and health. Together, we delve into the importance of understanding one’s purpose and living in alignment with it, including the role of yoga and ayurveda in achieving balance and clarity.
Listen in to hear:
- Myra’s journey from feeling chronically unwell to finding healing through Ayurveda and yoga
- The concept of dharma as a collective and individual purpose
- How past experiences contribute to our current path and understanding
- The importance of self-inquiry and listening to one’s eternal self
- Practical Ayurvedic practices to support living your dharma
- The role of joy, acceptance, and serenity in recognising alignment with dharma.
- Myra’s personal daily practices that support her life
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