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Solo Sessions: From Corporate Artist to Master Yogi: The Illusion of Western Yoga & True Chakra Openings | with Yogiraj Utkarsh Sanjanwala
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- May 29, 2026
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Episode Overview: On location at YogaNest Venice, Sasha and Yogiraj Utkarsh Sanjanwala dive into the gritty reality of a modern master’s journey. Discover how an artistic lens paves the way for mystical realization, why traditional yoga lineages struggle with Western commercialism, and how to find vastness in your own everyday routine. Key Conversation Highlights: The Mumbai Wake-Up Call: How witnessing religious communal riots as a child shattered Utkarsh’s concept of dogmatic religion and set him on a rational, creative path. The Ultimate Creative Question: The exact moment on a quiet Saturday working on Adobe Illustrator when a single question changed his life forever: “What is the source of all creativity?” The Accidental Guru Phone Call: The mind-blowing story of how Utkarsh aggressively grilled a stranger over a phone line, only to discover he was speaking with his ultimate spiritual master, Swami Vidyanand. The Reality of Cultural Appropriation: An honest critique of Western yoga culture—moving beyond ”better butts,” curated workout playlists, and superficial ”woo-woo” labels to return to an intentional, deep lineage practice. Monk Mindset in Unexpected Places: Why working as a construction worker and a hospital cleaner in New Zealand became Utkarsh’s most profound spiritual training ground. The Venice Renaissance: Reviving the historical counterculture energy of Venice Beach (from Jim Morrison to the Hare Krishna movement) through the launch of the Venice Yoga Festival and local Kirtan marathons. Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode: Featured Books: TIME Meditation by Swami Vidyanand (Available on Amazon) Kundalini Tantra by Paramahansa Swami Satyananda Saraswati (Bihar School of Yoga publication) Audio & Streaming: Search for Yogi Rajat Karsh on Spotify…