What exactly is a Sangha, and why does community matter so much in yoga? Aru explores the meaning and origins of Sangha, its relationship to Satsang, and the many traditional forms of community that have supported yoga over time. She also looks at what makes a genuine Sangha, what it is not, the shadow side of spiritual communities, and the importance of boundaries, agency, accountability, and sustained relationships in modern yoga.

Episode Highlights:

  • Defining Sangha and its origins
  • Sangha, Satsang, and yoga
  • Characteristics and purpose of Sangha
  • Recognizing genuine Sangha
  • Traditional forms of yoga community
  • Guru Shishya Parampara and living transmission
  • Kula, ashrams, and Gurukula
  • Bhakti communities and spiritual practice
  • Accountability, belonging, and collective knowledge
  • What Sangha is not
  • The shadow side of spiritual communities
  • Teacher and student responsibilities
  • Boundaries, agency, and discernment
  • The Three Jewels and modern yoga
  • Rebuilding meaningful community in yoga

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