Ep 252 Adam Keen – Understanding The Self Through Yoga

Adam explores the fundamental definitions of yoga, emphasizing it as a process of subtraction rather than addition. He contrasts Eastern and Western philosophies regarding self-perception and the inherent nature of individuals, highlighting the confusion that arises from overcomplicating our experiences.

Adam Shares

• Yoga is fundamentally about subtraction, not addition.
• Eastern philosophy views us as inherently whole.
• Western philosophy believes we are lacking and need to add more.
• The confusion in our lives comes from adding too much.
• Self-awareness is key to understanding our true nature.
• The essence of yoga is clarity and simplicity.
• Philosophical differences shape our understanding of self.
• We often complicate our experiences unnecessarily.
• True understanding comes from seeing ourselves as we are.
• Yoga helps in removing the layers of confusion.

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