Ep 235 Keen on Yoga Podcast - Stuart Sarbacker

Adam interviews Stuart Ray Sarbacker, a scholar and practitioner of yoga, discussing his journey into Ashtanga yoga, the definitions and roots of yoga, and the evolution of yoga traditions from Brahminical to Buddhist influences. They explore the distinctions between yoga and Buddhism, the relevance of modern asana practice, and the goals of yoga, particularly focusing on the concept of Samadhi. Stuart also shares insights into his upcoming work on the relationship between yoga and psychoactive substances. www.liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/directory/stuart-sarbacker LISTEN ON PODCAST Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keen-on-yoga-podcast/id1509303411 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iM9lcw52JskHUZ2eFvVxN WATCH EPISODES ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@keenonyoga SUPPORT KEEN ON YOGA Subscribe, like and share our videos Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf Patrons €10 per month: https://www.keenonyoga.com/patrons/ FOLLOW ADAM https://linktr.ee/Keenonyoga Website: www.keenonyoga.com Instagram: @keen_on_yoga | @adam_keen_ashtanga Key Points • Stuart Ray Sarbacker has a deep academic and personal connection to yoga. • Ashtanga yoga has been transformative for Sarbacker, shaping both his practice and scholarship. • Yoga can be defined as a mind-body discipline that enhances human capacities. • The concept of tapas is integral to the development of yoga practices. • Yoga's roots can be traced back to Brahmanical and Shamanic traditions. • The emergence of Buddhism and Jainism contributed significantly to yoga's evolution. • Yoga and Buddhism share similarities but differ in their views on self and existence. • Modern asana practice can benefit from Buddhist mindfulness techniques. • The goals of yoga include both the pursuit of powers and liberation from suffering. • Sarbacker's upcoming book will explore the relationship between yoga and psychoactive substances. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Stuart Ray Sarbacker 03:04 The Journey into Ashtanga Yoga 05:56 Defining Yoga: A Scholarly Perspective 08:59 Exploring Tapas and Its Significance 14:56 The Evolution of Yoga from Brahmanical Roots 26:57 Differentiating Yoga and Buddhism 29:11 Disciplining Mind and Body: A Shared Legacy 32:37 Cyclical Worldviews: Buddhism vs. Hinduism 35:31 Buddhism and Pluralism: A Universal Approach 37:42 Yoga and Mindfulness: Bridging Traditions 40:39 The Depth of Yoga: Beyond Ordinary Experience 46:37 Exploring Samadhi: Goals of Yoga Practice 51:58 Numinous vs. Sassative: Dual Goals in Yoga 59:43 Contemporary Yoga: Personal vs. Spiritual Aims 01:01:41 Future Works: Psychedelics and Yoga