167: ENCORE: Dharma and Business with Samadhi Collective

If you are a regular listener to the podcast, you’ll know that I’m in the middle of a hiatus for the summer as I take time to focus on my writing project. During this time, we are airing some of our most impactful episodes that deserve a second act. Today’s episode aired almost a year ago and features the sister duo from Samadhi Collective. They merge their varied interests and talents to create beautiful and inspiring Instagram content, always sharing their love for all things India. Join us!Samadhi Collective is an online space and community created by sisters Kamala and Jahnavi. The collective is dedicated to spirituality and self-growth through Sanskrit, Yoga Sutra recitation, mantra, philosophy, art, and music. Their sessions and courses are rooted in authentic ancient philosophies and spiritual practices, which they share with clarity, simplicity, and depth. The sisters spent a large part of their childhood and teenage years in the Himalayan foothills of Rishikesh and have lived for more than ten years in India. Being influenced by Indian philosophy and culture since birth, they have cultivated practices such as meditation, Yogasana, Ayurvedic lifestyle, and Hindustani classical music. Kamala and Jahnavi are currently based between India and Nepal, where they have lived for the past two years. In this episode, we discuss creating a business around your passions, the power of chanting, finding balance with social media, and more!**Please see Resources below for sign-up links for the Cosmic Business Lab and the Cosmic Business Mastermind. Show HighlightsThe sisters’ deep connection to India and Indian cultureThe beginnings of Samadhi Collective as an online business during the COVID-19 pandemic and a beautiful merging of their interests and talentsMantra practice is the backbone of their business and an extension of their lifestyle.The beauty and meaning of the Sanskrit language in mantras, chanting, and musicChanting the Yoga Sutras completely embodies what Samadhi Collective is all about. (Hear an example!)Business CAN be a spiritual practice.Encouraging children in the Indian traditionsThe sisters’ perspective on using social media without harming their practice, purpose, and presenceIndian culture illustrates the weaving together of all the different elements of life.The sisters’ take on living in their purpose and their dharmaYour spiritual practice can include all parts of your life, as long as you are devoted and dedicated.Hear Kamala and Jahnavi’s answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, morning routines, and what they are reading/recommending.Resources:Connect with Samadhi Collective: Website and Instagram*Recommended books: Sad Vani: A Collection of the Teaching of Sri Anandamayi Ma by Atmananda, Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, and The Unadorned Thread of Yoga by Salvatore ZambitoConnect with PaulaJoin the Cosmic Business Lab, my year-long container to help you build a business...