{"podcast":{"title":"That's So Hindu","slug":"that-s-so-hindu-5978088","podcast_index_feed_id":5978088,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/63c85c5e9ae24b0011601ab4","website_url":"https://www.hinduamerican.org/thats-so-hindu-podcast","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/63c85c5e9ae24b0011601ab4/1740063944894-10a3340c-30a2-4638-b718-50592143e735.jpeg","author":"Hindu American Foundation","episode_count":168,"summary":"The podcast that interviews entrepreneurs and activists, politicians and professors, journalists, entertainers, spiritual teachers, and more on how Hinduism shapes their work and lives. All American. So Hindu. Brought to you by the Hindu American Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T16:18:40.635292+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-so-hindu-5978088"},"episode":{"title":"How our spiritual connection to nature is an intimate part of yoga | Lydia Picoli","slug":"how-our-spiritual-connection-to-nature-is-an-intimate-part-of-yoga-lydia-picoli","published_at":"2026-04-16T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-so-hindu-5978088/how-our-spiritual-connection-to-nature-is-an-intimate-part-of-yoga-lydia-picoli","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-so-hindu-5978088","url":"https://shows.acast.com/thats-so-hindu/episodes/69d5183d3d8d73ef52e19437","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/63c85c5e9ae24b0011601ab4/e/69d5183d3d8d73ef52e19437/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of That’s So Hindu, Mat McDermott speaks with Lydia Picoli about the profound connection between yoga, nature, and spirituality. Discover how outdoor practices, eco-psychology, and personal spiritual journeys can transform your understanding of self and the environment. Learn more: https://resoul.earth Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Yoga and Nature Connection 02:01 Personal Journey and Spiritual Awakening 06:21 Bringing Nature into Daily Life 09:57 The Healing Power of Nature 12:43 Bridging the Gap: From Fitness to Spirituality 16:59 Academic Background and Spiritual Psychology 21:11 Foundational Moments in Spiritual Journey 23:27 The Search for Truth and Personal Responsibility 27:33 Reconnecting with Nature and Spiritual Practices 34:42 The Power of Intuition and Personal Experience 39:24 Cultural Appropriation and the Essence of Yoga 43:39 Inner Work vs. Outer Activism: Finding Balance Keywords Yoga, Nature, Spirituality, Eco-psychology, Meditation, Personal Growth, Earth Day,  Key Topics  Yoga and nature connection Outdoor yoga practices and benefits Spiritual psychology and personal transformation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode of That’s So Hindu, Mat McDermott speaks with Lydia Picoli about the profound connection between yoga, nature, and spirituality. Discover…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3188,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/that-s-so-hindu-5978088/episodes/how-our-spiritual-connection-to-nature-is-an-intimate-part-of-yoga-lydia-picoli/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/that-s-so-hindu-5978088/how-our-spiritual-connection-to-nature-is-an-intimate-part-of-yoga-lydia-picoli.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}