Adam Keen – The Power of Faith in Yoga

Keen on Yoga Podcast Ep 277 In this episode, Adam explores the concept of faith in yoga practice, its philosophical roots, and its importance for consistency and commitment. He discusses how faith differs from religious dogma, its role in personal growth, and how it can be cultivated in modern life. Key Topics • The nature of faith and its misconceptions • The importance of faith for consistency in practice • Faith as a commitment to a way of life • The relationship between faith, trust, and humility • The philosophical foundations of faith in yoga SUPPORT KEEN ON YOGA Become a Patron: https://www.keenonyoga.com/patrons/ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf FULL PODCAST LIST https://www.keenonyoga.com/keen-on-yoga-podcast-guests/ CONNECT WITH ADAM https://linktr.ee/Keenonyoga WATCH https://www.youtube.com/@keenonyoga LISTEN Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-on-yoga-podcast/id1509303411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iM9lcw52JskHUZ2eFvVxN Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Journey with Yoga 01:49 Reevaluating the Concept of Faith 03:04 Faith as a Source of Direction and Commitment 06:42 Faith in the Context of Yoga Philosophy 09:08 The Practical Role of Faith in Practice 11:24 Belief, Uncertainty, and Commitment 15:43 The Need for a Greater Framework 19:00 Faith, Courage, and Pathfinding 22:04 Consistency, Integrity, and Meaning 26:10 Faith in Society and Relationships 30:56 Trust, Humility, and Incremental Faith 34:02 The Spiritual Dimension and Beyond 37:13 The Role of Belief and Uncertainty 42:42 Yoga Practice as a Catalyst for Big Questions 44:08 Questions, Growth, and the Continuous Journey