Riya, a participant of Sadhanapada 2023/24 shares the most difficult parts of Sadhanapada, as well as her expiernece and favorite moments of living at the Isha Zoga Center for 9 months. Transformation at the Ashram: A Personal Journey. This video unfolds a personal narrative centered around an individual's transformative experience during a nine-month stay at Sadhgurus ashram for Sadhana Pada. Initially struggling with homesickness and health issues, Riya returns home but soon realizes a profound connection to the ashram, feeling it to be her true home. This realization drives a return to the ashram, where spiritual and communal engagements deepen the connection. Observations highlight the ashram's attention to detail, the impact of communal dining, and the stark contrast in lifestyle, particularly in dietary habits, when compared to her previous life. Transitioning from a non-vegetarian to a vegetarian diet marks a significant lifestyle change, influenced by the ashram's environment. Riya and myself also touch on the challenges of adapting to the outside world post-ashram life, including maintaining dietary preferences and the importance of creating a supportive and mindful environment at home. Our discussion encapsulates a journey of self-discovery, lifestyle change, and the ongoing struggles of integrating ashram-inspired practices into daily life outside the spiritual community.

00:00 Opening Reflections on a Transformative Journey
00:19 Toughest Challenge during Sadhanapada
01:24 My return to the Ashram
02:25 Samyama Preparation - Time Flies By
03:31 The Magic of Ashram
04:05 Biksha Hall & Ashram Diet
05:40 Back to Non-Vegetarian Family Life
07:46 Breaking Judgment towards Non/-Vegetarian
08:50 How to approach food after Sadhanapada?
09:42 Devotion, Mindfulness and Conscious Choice

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