S2 E2 | Dharma, Yoga Philosophy, Purpose & Living with Intention w/ Mona Godfrey | Off The Mat Pod

What is your dharma, and how can yoga help you discover it? In this episode of the Off The Mat Podcast, I sit down with Mona Godfrey, senior yoga teacher and co-founder of High Yoga School, to explore the deeper meaning of yoga, purpose, and living with intention. Filmed on the beautiful island of Gili Meno, Indonesia, during my 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with High Yoga School, this conversation explores how yoga evolves throughout our lives and how its philosophy can guide us through change, challenge, and transformation. Mona has an incredible ability to make complex yogic philosophy feel practical and accessible. Together, we discuss dharma (life purpose), ahimsa (non-violence), Yoga Nidra, self-discovery, courage, and how yoga can help us cultivate love, peace, and fulfilment both on and off the mat. Whether you're a yoga teacher, practitioner, or simply curious about mindfulness and personal growth, this episode offers thoughtful insights into living yoga every day. --- 🌿 What You'll Learn in This Episode What yoga truly means beyond the physical practice How yoga evolves through different seasons of life Understanding dharma and finding your purpose Ahimsa (non-violence) and compassionate living Why the deepest yoga practice is an "inside job" Yoga, activism, and living with integrity How Yoga Nidra supports rest and self-awareness Books and resources to deepen your yoga philosophy practice --- 🧘 About Mona Godfrey Mona Godfrey is a senior yoga teacher and co-founder of High Yoga School, leading internationally recognised yoga teacher trainings rooted in traditional philosophy and modern practice. Her teaching encourages students to explore yoga as a lifelong path of self-inquiry, compassion, and meaningful living. --- 🌱 Yoga Off the Mat Yoga is much more than movement. In this episode we explore how yoga can: Help you discover your purpose (dharma) Build resilience through life's changing seasons Cultivate compassion through ahimsa Encourage mindful, skillful action Create greater peace, fulfilment, and self-awareness --- 📚 Resources Mentioned Books Bringing Yoga to Life – Donna Farhi • The Great Work of Your Life – Stephen Cope • Yoga as Pilgrimage – Ranju Roy --- 🌍 Connect with Mona Godfrey Instagram: @moncits / @highyogaschool Website: https://www.monalisagodfrey.com/ --- ⏱️ Episode Timestamps 00:00 Intro: Meet Mona Godfrey 01:09 Guest Guided Meditation 07:08 Welcome to Gili Meno 08:03 Mona’s First Gili Season 10 Years Ago! 11:57 A Decade Later Full Circle 15:28 How Yoga Evolves Over Time 20:57 The Ultimate Goal of Yoga 24:22 The Advanced Practice Is An Inside Job 27:51 Ahimsa / Nonviolence Explained 29:23 Yoga Beyond The Sutras 30:29 Bravery As Yoga Practice 31:45 Dharma And Skillful Action 32:41 Finding Purpose Through Practice 35:04 Yoga Meets Activism 38:32 Ahimsa And Responsibility 39:09 Showing Up On Hard Days 41:24 Yoga Nidra 43:14 Honouring Life Seasons 44:12 Resources To Go Deeper 46:35 Final Flow 49:48 Closing --- ✨ Final Thoughts If you're interested in yoga philosophy, dharma, Yoga Nidra, mindfulness, meditation, and personal growth, this conversation offers practical wisdom for living with greater purpose, compassion, and presence. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to support more conversations around yoga, mindfulness, philosophy, and conscious living. #YogaPodcast #YogaPhilosophy #Dharma #YogaNidra #Mindfulness #YogaTeacher #Meditation #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #OffTheMatPodcast