Embodying Philosophy (as a way of life)

Technologies that Form us

The conversation explores the comfort provided by technology and the loss of deep comfort in our lives. It delves into the impact of mobile devices on our sense of comfor

Ancient Texts, Modern Priorities with Daniel Simpson

Join Floss as she speaks with Daniel Simpson — teacher of yoga philosophy and history, and author of The Truth of Yoga — to explore the relevance of ancient wisdom in mod

Episode 6: What is Authentic Yoga?

In a world of capitalism commodification, many yoga practitioners find themselves searching for 'authentic yoga.' But what exactly makes yoga authentic? Can we measure au

Episode 5: What is Religion? Belief vs. Structure.

The root of religion 'religare' means 'to bind.' For many in secular, modern society, religion is indeed a binding force: one that binds us to false beliefs about the wor

Episode 4: What is Yoga? Interview with Dr Ankur Barua, Part 2.

This episode is Part 2 of an interview with Dr Ankur Barua, Senior Lecturer in Hindu and Buddhist Studies at the University of Cambridge, on the topic 'What is yoga?' I

Episode 3: What is Yoga? Interview with Dr Ankur Barua, Part 1.

In this episode, the first interview episode of the Embodying Philosophy podcast, I am joined by Dr Ankur Barua, Senior Lecturer in Hindu and Buddhist Studies at the Univ

Episode 2: What is Embodied Philosophy as a Way of Life?

Today, learning and knowledge-seeking is considered a broadly secular pursuit, but in the past the path of knowledge was a spiritual one. In this episode, we are taken on

Episode 1: Embodying Philosophy, Episode 1, Freedom

Welcome to episode 1 of the Embodying Philosophy podcast. In this episode, we explore the theme of FREEDOM. Freedom is one of the defining features of our human nature a