The Cool Yogi: How a Career Change Led to a Life of Mindfulness ft. Anchal Pilani

Unstoppable Woman with Shailja Saraswati

In this episode of Unstoppable Woman, Shailja Saraswati sits down with Anchal Pilani, a former corporate professional turned dedicated yoga practitioner and trainer. Anchal shares her inspiring journey from working at top multinational companies in New York to discovering her true calling in yoga.

She discusses the transformative experiences and spiritual awakenings that led her to quit her high-profile job and move back to India. Anshul delves into her practice of Vedanta, her time at various ashrams, and her passion for integrating yoga into everyday life to achieve balance and inner peace.

This conversation is a testament to the power of yoga and spirituality in leading a fulfilling life.

00:00 Introduction

00:31 Anshul's Journey from Corporate to Yoga

01:59 Discovering Yoga and Its Impact

03:18 Transition Back to India

05:28 Ashram Experience and Spiritual Awakening

07:16 Teaching Yoga in Fujairah

08:42 Integrating Spirituality into Daily Life

14:56 Conscious Parenting and Vedanta for Kids

19:40 Breathwork and Healing

21:12 Ayurveda and Intuitive Living

24:09 Clearing the Mind for Intuition

24:52 Questioning Modern Medicine

25:47 The Importance of Awareness

26:09 Responsibility and Connection

29:09 The Power of Vedanta

29:18 The Journey of Self-Study

29:55 Vedanta in Modern Life

33:38 The Science of the Gita

38:33 The Importance of Practice

39:06 Experimenting with Spiritual Practices

40:23 Global Perspectives on Spirituality

43:33 Quick Bites: Fun and Insights