From Vision Quests to Fatherhood: The Path to Wholeness with Sky | Ep 15

What if true freedom isn’t something we need to strive for, but something we already are, to be discovered as an already accomplished fact here and now? In this deeply reflective episode of Born to Be Free, we explore the idea that self-acceptance and inner freedom aren’t about becoming more or better, but about uncovering the wholeness of our true nature. The journey toward this understanding is not through perfection, but through recognizing that we are lovable and enough, just as we are.

Joining me is Akasha Sky, a devoted yogi, teacher, and spiritual seeker who has spent 34 years on the path of personal and spiritual growth. As the founder of Sama Yoga, Sky has guided thousands of students through the transformative practice of yoga and Vedanta, a philosophy that teaches us how to understand our true nature. With the wisdom of his teachers, particularly Swami Dayananda, Sky embodies the timeless truths of Vedanta, merging the ancient teachings with the realities of modern life.

In this conversation, Sky opens up about his spiritual journey, from the mountains of his youth to the forests of India, where he discovered a deeper purpose through Vedanta. He shares the profound experiences that shaped him, including embarking on vision quests before deciding to become a father, and the lessons he's learned about patience, service, and love through raising his two sons. His reflections on navigating family life while maintaining a spiritual practice offer both wisdom and relatability, as he talks about the delicate balance between personal growth and the responsibility of being fully present for others.

Life doesn’t demand perfection from us, does it? It just asks us to meet ourselves exactly where we’re at, flaws, strengths, and everything in between... Growth and freedom often come not from changing who we are, but from understanding and embracing who we have always been.

If you’re ready to reflect on your own journey of self-acceptance and discover how to find freedom in simply being, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Sky's soulful insights, and let this conversation remind you that true freedom is already within your reach, waiting to be embraced.

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Key Notes:

-Sharada introduces Akasha Sky as a dear friend of over 15 years and founder of Sama Yoga.

-Sky’s background in Yoga: Started his yoga journey at age 20, practicing for over 34 years.

-Fatherhood brings unique spiritual lessons, such as patience, service, and sacrifice.

-Importance of balancing personal growth with family obligations: Having a “man cave” (a personal space for spiritual practice and reflection).

-Sky undertook two vision quests to decide on fatherhood, fasting and meditating alone in the forest to find clarity.

-Vedanta became central to Sky's spiritual growth

-His teacher: Swami Dayananda, helped him understand the deeper truths of life and self-acceptance.

-Role of Yoga in Emotional Growth

-Teaching as a spiritual practice where one becomes a channel for divine wisdom

-How prayer has become an integral part of Sky's daily routine.

-Parenting Lessons : Repairing Relationships with Children

-Gentle communication and giving children space to understand emotions without feeling overwhelmed or blamed

-Embracing Imperfection

-Vedanta teaches that life's challenges do not diminish one’s essential worth or freedom

-Yoga teacher training with Sama Yoga

-The importance of emotional awareness and psychological healing as part of the spiritual journey.

-Benefit of therapy for navigating difficult life stages, even as a seasoned yoga teacher.

-Sky offers various programs, including retreats in Sweden, Greece, and Portugal, as well as online yoga classes.

ABOUT AKASHA SKY

“What a wonderful journey yoga has provided!” It’s been 34 years of keeping the practices alive in my life, learning about the inner journey and understanding the whole. In the early days I tried every style I could find, fast and slow, athletic and still, eventually it led to Sama Yoga, free from extremes and with balance in all aspects of life. This is what I teach and what I live. Marriage and having a child have only enhanced my devotion for yoga and receiving gracefully all that is. Teaching Sama Yoga is always an honour and a blessing.

Follow Akasha Sky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sama_yoga/

Website: https://www.samayoga.info/

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