Unconditional Love: The Rarest Treasure in Relationships

The Spirit of Yoga with Burkhard

What does it really mean to love without conditions?

How does the heart chakra reveal a wisdom that the mind cannot grasp?

And why is spiritual love so rare in ordinary relationships?

In this episode of The Spirit of Yoga, Burkhard reflects on the essence of unconditional love. Beyond the exchanges and bargains that often define human connection, he explores the selfless giving of the heart — a love that expects nothing in return.

Through the lens of yoga philosophy and the heart chakra, this conversation looks at the paradox of service: that in giving, we also receive. It is here that love becomes sacred — rooted not in desire or transaction, but in presence, availability, and the joy of selfless offering.

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Stop Forcing Your Stretch: How Exhaling Unlocks Flexibility | Yin Yoga The Spirit of Yoga — hosted by Burkhard

Do you pull harder and still feel tight?

What if flexibility depends less on muscle and more on your nervous system?

How could a long exhale change your stretching?

In this solo episode, Burkhard explores why many limits in stretching come from chronic background contraction—tension shaped by stress, fear, cold, and habit. Through the lens of yin yoga, yoga for flexibility, and mindful stretching, he explains how safety, relaxation, and the pause after exhalation invite the nervous system to release its “brakes,” allowing muscles to lengthen without force.

You’ll learn:

• Why “tight” often isn’t short muscle fibers but protective tone
• How exhaling and a brief post-exhale pause calm the system (Yoga Sutras I.34–35)
• Practical cues for yin-style, contemplative holds that build trust and range
• How to create a safe environment so letting go feels possible

Mini practice:

1. Choose a simple pose you can hold.
2. Breathe out slowly; pause 2–3 seconds.
3. Notice softening before you deepen the shape.
4. Repeat for several cycles with relaxed face, jaw, and belly.

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In this episode of The Spirit of Yoga, we explore the journey of Sim, a dedicated yoga teacher who began her path in Bali with a 200-hour yoga teacher training. Now, years later, she’s back in paradise, continuing her journey through our 300-hour online yoga teacher training and deepening her practice with Yin Yoga.

Sim shares how her unique background in Traditional Chinese Medicine and her family’s healing traditions have shaped her approach to teaching. We dive into her process of creating an authentic Yin Yoga practice and how she plans to offer real Yin Yoga to her community, in contrast to the slower vinyasa classes often mislabeled as “Yin.”

Throughout the episode, Sim reflects on the power of Yin Yoga as a form of heart-centered healing and how she’s manifesting her purpose to help others in today’s fast-paced world. Tune in to hear her insights and experience the deep, restorative power of Yin Yoga firsthand.

If you're considering becoming a Yin Yoga teacher or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is for you.

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