Welcome to episode 73 of The Woman Warrior Podcast! Join your hosts Dr. Satyavani and Prajna Madhavi as they dive into the powerful Yoga Sutra concept of aparigraha, the practice of releasing attachment, letting go of excess, and learning how to live with more freedom, intention, and truth.
In this episode, they explore how modern culture pushes us toward overindulgence, materialism, comparison, and constant consumption, while ancient yogic wisdom invites us back into balance. From oversized homes and endless “stuff” to performance pressure, identity struggles, relationship control, and fear of failure, this conversation reveals how attachment shows up in our thoughts, words, actions, and everyday lives.
00:00 Welcome to The Woman Warrior Podcast
02:35 Aparigraha Topic Intro
03:28 Woman Warrior Cleanse
13:52 Wellness Check In
28:34 Aparigraha in Kali Yuga
30:53 Status and Big Homes
33:47 Needs Versus Wants
39:57 Fear and Avidya
42:30 Five Forms of Hoarding
47:23 Control and Expectations
50:51 Past Mistakes and Comparison
58:54 Generosity and Takeaways
01:02:18 Truth Bomb and Farewell
