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Ramanand Patel www.yogirama.com
Erich Schiffman www.ericschiffman.com
Jack Kornfield on Spotify
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Ramanand Patel talks about standing yoga poses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CQtKJzO1uQ
Ramanand Patel pranayama class


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Justin, another sangha member sharing of his yoga journey
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BG Chapter 3 - Karma Yoga
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