What is the difference between healthy pride and toxic pride? How do we navigate the two? Hear the tale of how Viṣṇu’s dwarf incarnation humbles the demon Bali.

The Indian Wisdom Podcast is hosted by Dr. Raj Balkaran, a Sanskrit scholar, seasoned storyteller and spiritual lineage holder. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at The Indian Wisdom School. He is also the author of "The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology that Inspired 50 Yoga Postures” and runs a thriving one-on-one spiritual guidance practice.

Personal Website: https://rajbalkaran.com

Courses (Get a 14-day free trial): https://indianwisdomschool.com

Podcast: https://indianwisdompodcast.com

Dr. Raj interviews Jen Goetchius about her rich yoga teacher training manual and programme in the Cleveland, Ohio area. They discuss and the need and applicability of Indian wisdom in the modern Western world.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Hanuman Chalisa pocketbook - https://www.amazon.com/Hanuman-Chalisa-Pocketbook-Jen-Goetchius/dp/B0D9HP5KD4/

200-hour Training Manual: https://www.amazon.com/Ashtanga-Hour-Teacher-Training-Manuals/dp/B0DB8X9C4P

300 YTT Course Details: https://ashtangahub.com/yoga-teacher-training/300-hour-course

Profound and practical wisdom from ancient India, China, and the Modern West alike, on meeting tumultuous times.

The Indian Wisdom Podcast is hosted by Dr. Raj Balkaran, a Sanskrit scholar, seasoned storyteller and spiritual lineage holder. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at The Indian Wisdom School. He is also the author of "The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology that Inspired 50 Yoga Postures” and runs a thriving one-on-one spiritual guidance practice.

Personal Website: https://rajbalkaran.com

Courses (Get a 14-day free trial): https://indianwisdomschool.com

Podcast: https://indianwisdompodcast.com