What if the practice isn't about becoming better at yoga — but about seeing more clearly who you are?In this rich and contemplative conversation, Harmony sits down with Ricardo Louro and Inês Brilhante — founders of Ashtanga House Faro in Portugal's stunning Algarve region — to explore how studying Vedanta philosophy in the lineage of Swami Dayananda Saraswati has completely transformed their relationship with Ashtanga yoga practice.This is not a conversation about perfecting postures. It's a conversation about what postures are actually for.IN THIS EPISODE:The core Vedanta teaching — 'jiva jagadishvara' : the essence of the individual self, the world, and the creator are oneHow Ricardo went from asana obsession and identity-building to genuine inner freedomWhy Inês finds Vedanta's teaching on impermanence invaluable as a mother, teacher, and business partnerThe practice of shravanam (deep listening to teachings) as a form of yoga in itselfMantra japa as a daily foundation — and how it freed Ricardo from needing to complete a full series to feel 'done'The 'polishing the mirror' metaphor: what it truly means to use yoga as a tool for self-inquiryHow to begin studying Vedanta (recommended: Swami Sarvapriyananda on YouTube)The Dayananda Saraswati lineage and why studying in your own language mattersInes and Ricardo's path to founding Ashtanga House Faro — from Coimbra and Portimão, to Mysore, to the Algarve CONNECT WITH ASHTANGA HOUSE FARO:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashtangahousefaro/Website: https://www.ashtangahousefaro.com/ HARMONY IS TEACHING:🌿 Agorayoga Lisbon — June 25–28 | All details in show notes🌿 Ashtanga House Faro, Faro, Portugal — July 7–11 | 5-Day Mysore Intensive (includes pranayama, chanting, embodiment practices, working with the elements, and energetic field exploration) RECOMMENDED RESOURCE:Swami Sarvapriyananda on YouTube — accessible entry point into Vedanta philosophy KEY TAKEAWAYS:Asana practice is a tool for purifying the mind — not the ultimate goal of yogaVedanta provides the philosophical framework that gives physical practice its deeper purposeMantra japa trains the quality of single-pointed attention required for genuine study and practiceShravanam — dedicated listening to teachings — is itself a form of yogaUnderstanding impermanence reduces suffering and creates practical lightness in daily lifeThe practice of yoga is ultimately about seeing yourself more clearly — polishing the mirror If this episode resonated, please leave a 5-star review and share it with a practitioner who's ready to go deeper than the mat. 🙏 The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermindFIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation