3. Woke AF - Spiritual Trends Versus Doing Your Inner Work

In this episode Mat and Ash share their experiences about acquiring a "spiritual identity" and the current trends revolving around yoga and appearing "spiritual". Mat reveals his past struggle with looking the part, but avoidance to making the actual changes within. Ash shares her stories of wanting to be the "perfect yogi" and the image it seemed to entail, especially surrounding social media.In this episode Mat and Ash talk about the purpose of the Inner Work, what it is, the goal, and its process. They clarify the meaning behind words often heard in yoga and spiritual communities such as enlightenment, samadhi, self-realization, and true contentment. Lastly, pointing us to take an honest look at our coping mechanisms in times of discomfort, and to push through the discomfort to the liberation that is on the other side.   To read The Inner Work: An Invitation to True Freedom and Lasting Happiness Click HereFollow The Yoga Couple on TiktokFollow The Yoga Couple on InstagramFollow The Yoga Couple on Facebook

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The Inner Work Podcast, hosted by Mat & Ash, the best-selling spiritual self-help authors of The Inner Work book and also known as The Yoga Couple, offers inspiration and guidance on how to self-heal your mind, body, and soul, and how to navigate your relationships consciously. The show covers a range of topics such as inner child healing generational trauma, shadow work, sex and intimacy, conscious relationships, marriage, and dating all from a self-aware spiritual lens. The Inner Work Podcast supports you in all things related to doing The Inner Work on yourself and within your relationships. Start your self-healing journey by reading The Inner Work book, available at https://www.theinnerwork.com/ You can also follow Mat & Ash on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube at @theyogacouple.