#186 How did a Tomboyish Sanam Akka become a Hatha Yoga Teacher?
In this podcast, Isha Hatha Yoga Teacher, Sanam Akka shares her journey of becoming a Hatha Yoga Teacher. One key takeaway is that no matter where you are in your spiritual journey, never let someone else's experience make you judge yours! Tip: If you are in Bengaluru, avoid shooting at Cubbon Park. You will know why :D 0.00: Intro 0:35 – Childhood in Kolkata and later at a boarding school in Assam. 2:12 – Was naughty in school. Thanks to nice faculties and sports facilities. 3:15 – A funny incident that happened in Class 5. Hint: Loveletter 6:10 – Moved to a school in Bihar. Alternative education at Madhusthali Vidyapeeth 8:27 – How I ran away from Bihar to Kolkata at the age of 12? 10:47 – Life in Delhi –Culture shock in G.D Goenka Public School 15:01 – From Delhi to teenage in Mumbai. Didn’t like mathematics, but how I ended up pursuing finance. 18:38 – Started working in a brand consulting firm and absolutely loved it 19:58 – Masters in the UK. Had loads of fun and met wonderful people from across the globe. 23:12 – Came back to India. My story of falling in love with Bangalore. 26:17 – My first leg injury. Was it even bad? 29:18 – The story of how I got metal screws in my knee 32:39 – Bowing down to my parents for taking care of me like a little child. My recovery story. 37:48 – How my brother told me about Inner Engineering? Attending the free introductory session. 42:39 – Inner Engineering initiation and a feeling of calmness on day 7. 44:56 – Maa Dakshina and few other reasons I am a part of Isha. 48:26 – Loved to volunteer non-stop! 49:08 – 21-day Hatha Yoga program at ‘Yoga Binge’ studio (a name given by Sadhguru?) 50:46 – Urge to impart this knowledge and help others. Quitting my job and going for HYTT. 52:56 – My first Ashram visit - Gurupurnima 2015. 56:01 – My First time inside the Dhyanalinga. Got buzzed the 2nd time. 57:55 – Sacrificed my front row seat in the Adiyogi Alayam. 1:01:03 – I was always scared of Bhavaspandana because…1:01:03 – I was always scared of Bhavaspandana because… 1:01:49 – My BSP experience and why it is great! Recovered from something that bothered me deeply