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  • Yoga vs. Stretching

Yoga vs. Stretching

Tuesday 27th January 2026

Explore the intersection of yoga, stretching, and spirituality with Bob Gardner. Learn how intention shapes your practice and impacts your well-being.
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Yoga vs. Stretching: A Spiritual and Scientific Perspective

Episode Overview

  • Understand the spiritual origins of yoga and its impact on well-being.
  • Intention plays a crucial role in how yoga and stretching affect you.
  • Explore different breathwork techniques for mental clarity.
  • Be mindful of what energies you invite during spiritual practices.
  • Practices like yoga can be transformed into moments of prayer.
"Meditation opens you up to everything, where prayer only opens you up to God."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode of 'Alive and Free,' Bob Gardner explores the fascinating interplay between yoga, stretching, and spiritual practices. He delves into the origins of yoga, highlighting its historical ties to spiritual rituals and the potential impact on one's mental and physical well-being. Bob shares his personal experiences with yoga, both as a spiritual practice and a scientific exercise, emphasising the importance of intention and awareness in these practices.
He raises thought-provoking questions about what we invite into our lives when engaging in such activities, urging listeners to be mindful of their focus and the energies they embrace. The episode offers a fresh perspective on how practices like yoga and breathwork can cleanse the mind and body, providing a gateway to clarity and calmness. Bob also discusses the benefits of breathwork techniques from Russian Systema, recommending them for long-term health benefits.
With light-hearted anecdotes and profound reflections, this episode is a captivating exploration of how intentional practices can transform your life. Are you ready to rethink your approach to yoga and stretching?
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