About this episode
Yoga doesn’t just live on the mat; it’s how we show up in everyday life. I share 30 simple ways to live like a yogi, from practicing gratitude and silence to decluttering, serving others, and reconnecting with nature. Small daily acts that bring awareness, compassion, and joy into the ordinary. Episode Highlights: Updates on the upcoming 300-hour teacher training and free cueing workshop Inspiration behind the episode: a personal 30-day mindfulness list The cultural meaning of the word yogi and why Aru uses it thoughtfully Reminder that yoga is awareness, not limited to the mat or a single class hour Encouragement to bring yoga into everyday life through small actions 30 Ways to Live Like a Yogi Practice gratitude (Santosha) Notice beauty (Pratyaksha) Use your hands Invite color Wish well for others (Maitri Bhavana) Exhale your worries Ask what lights you up (Swadhyaya) Light a candle or diya Clap your hands or ring a bell Drink water Practice Abhyanga Clean up and declutter (Aparigraha) Notice negative thoughts Remember someone who has passed (Shraddha) Take a mindful walk Notice other beings Smile Avoid gossip and negative news Touch the soil Detach from drama (Vairagya) Reduce sensory input (Pratyahara) Move your body Explore a craft Cleanse your space Practice silence (Mauna) Serve others (Seva) Practice Yoga Nidra or body scan Journal Cleanse the body (Saucha) Sit in silence Waitlist for the Online 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (launching January) Sequence Smarter – The Living Body of Asana For teachers living in India, reach out to Janessa at admin@ahamyoga.com for special local pricing Join our mailing list Find all the resources mentioned in this episode Connect with us on Instagram