Are you feeling a sense of dissatisfaction or unfulfillment in your life?

Have you ever wondered why achieving goals and acquiring possessions doesn’t always bring lasting happiness?

In this episode of The Spirit of Yoga, Burkhard explores the deep connection between fulfillment and gratitude practice. Drawing on over 30 years of personal experience and yogic philosophy, he discusses how true contentment arises not from external success but from cultivating an inner attitude of appreciation and presence.

We delve into the difference between fleeting happiness rooted in sensory satisfaction and the deeper peace that comes from mindfulness meditation and acceptance. The episode also touches on ancient yogic teachings about Santosha — contentment — and how embracing the present moment with openness can lead to genuine inner peace.

If you’re seeking a more profound understanding of fulfillment and how yoga philosophy can guide this journey, this conversation offers thoughtful insights and practical reflections to support your path.

Keywords: fulfillment, gratitude practice, mindfulness meditation, inner peace, yoga philosophy

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How does a yoga journey unfold when one decides to step into it wholeheartedly?

What role does self-discovery play in the transformation of a yoga teacher’s path?

How can motherhood and yoga coexist in a fulfilling and balanced way?

In this deeply personal episode of The Spirit of Yoga, Burkhard interviews Arlene Lucassen, a remarkable yoga teacher and Akasha Yoga Academy graduate, about her transformative journey from burnout to self-realization. Arlene shares how yoga became her foundation for growth, both as a teacher and a mother. From discovering yoga in her teenage years to overcoming personal struggles and embracing the challenges of motherhood, Arlene’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and embracing a path that feels true to oneself.

Join us as Arlene discusses the importance of trusting your own journey, the challenges of balancing motherhood with teaching yoga, and how yoga can provide the tools for deep self-acceptance and purpose. This conversation will inspire those who are ready to go all in, step into their purpose, and follow their hearts on the yoga teacher training path.

Tune in to hear her powerful story of growth, transformation, and finding balance in life’s many roles.

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What is the true source of your attraction to others? Are you responding from your essence—or from a familiar emotional pattern?

In this solo episode, Burkhard explores the unseen layers of attraction through the lens of Conscious Relationships and Heart Centered Living. Drawing from his own reflections and spiritual inquiry, he invites you to pause and examine the energetic dynamics shaping your connections—beyond the surface of the body and mind.

This episode is a contemplative journey through the frequencies of love, longing, and the sacred aspiration for divine union. With clarity and tenderness, we move from emotional entanglement toward Soul Connection, spaciousness, and presence.

Rooted in Yoga Wisdom and guided by the deeper rhythms of the Spiritual Journey, this conversation opens a space to reconnect with sincerity, transparency, and truth—both within yourself and in your relationships.

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