What happens when ancient wisdom meets a modern heart that's ready to listen?

That’s exactly what unfolded for Lucy St. John. At just 23, a spontaneous experience of unity consciousness during a trip to India shifted the entire course of her life. Suddenly, she saw herself reflected in every human being—and that sense of deep connection lasted for months.

In this heartfelt conversation, Lucy shares how that awakening led her to the Vedic tradition, 12 years of oral teachings, and a deep commitment to yoga, not just as movement, but as a way of being. From washing dishes in an ashram to chanting Sanskrit mantras with precision, Lucy reveals what it means to live yoga—not perform it.

She opens up about the early days when no one showed up to her talks, the resilience it took to keep going, and the healing power of sound and silence. Whether you're a yoga teacher, practitioner, or simply curious about spiritual growth, this episode is a warm reminder that sometimes the most profound truths are the ones we already know—deep down.

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Episode Chapters:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:40 How Lucy Found Yoga

00:06:13 Teaching Vedic Wisdom Before Yoga Was Popular

00:14:02 What Is the Vedic Tradition?

00:23:04 Mantras, Sound, and Vibration

00:37:16 The Power of Just Being

00:45:00 Ignorance as a Starting Point

00:49:15 Shifting Energy in Yoga and Life

00:56:05 Why Every Teacher’s Voice Matters

00:59:28 Inner Peace Before Outer Change

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📚 Mentions & Resources:

• Vedic texts and oral tradition

• Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras

• Maharishi Mahesh Yogi & Transcendental Meditation

• Kali Yuga & cosmic cycles

• TM Ashram in Rishikesh

• Story of Guha (King of the Forest)

• Dewey's quote: "Failure is instructive
  

• Lucy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucystjohnyoga/?hl=en

• Lucy’s Website: https://lucystjohnyoga.com/
  

• Michael Henri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/

• Going Pro Yoga’s Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/

  
  

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Tags: vedic tradition, yoga philosophy, unity consciousness, yoga teacher training, mantra, sound healing, yoga therapy, inner peace, Sanskrit, spiritual practice, silence, embodiment