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Kat’s Podcast – Episode no. 52
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Bohairy, a Hatha yoga and meditation teacher who has been living in Riyadh for almost 30 years after growing up in the US.
We explore her own yoga journey from the vibrant yoga scene of Minneapolis to building an authentic practice and teaching community in Saudi Arabia.
Together, we dive into how yoga has evolved in a culture where fitness and wellness are rapidly gaining momentum, and what it means to keep our practice grounded and genuine. We also talk about the importance of consistency in practice and self-care in our modern, busy lives.
If you’re curious about how yoga looks like in different cultures or seeking inspiration for your own practice, this episode offers insights based on lived experience.
Enjoy our conversation!
We talk about:
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- Sarah’s personal yoga journey across cultures from the US to Saudi Arabia
- her own practice
- how it is to teach in a country like Saudi Arabia
- the yoga cultures and their differences in those two countries
- the importance of consistency in yoga practice
- the need for more authenticity, community, and genuine practice
- yoga as self-care & tool for longterm health
- the anti-aging effect of yoga
- cleansing practices: Shatkarmas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shatkarma
- Sutra Neti: https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/5672/sutra-neti
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- related topic ‘Abhyanga’: learn a little more about Abhyanga in my episode with Laura Plumb
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- Pattabhi Jois: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K._Pattabhi_Jois
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- music (Intro/Outro): Thanks to Analog By Nature. Credits: cdk – Sunday by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license.
Thanks so much for listening!
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