Yash Shekhar, Grandmaster Reiki Healer, Yogacharya & Yogaguru, India
- A natural inclination to sit in Padmasana from an early age
- A childhood memory involving a formative experience with hot tea
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Join The Brand Called You (TBCY) for a deeply insightful conversation as Ashutosh Garg welcomes Yash Shekhar—Grandmaster Reiki Healer, Yogacharya, Yogaguru, and Padmasana record holder—to explore his life story, healing philosophy, perspectives on ancient practices, and guidance for beginners and skeptics alike.
00:52 | What drew Yash Shekhar to the stillness of Padmasana at age four?
- A natural inclination to sit in Padmasana from an early age
- A childhood memory involving a formative experience with hot tea
- Realizing through a childhood incident that the posture was unique and different from regular sitting
02:01 | How did his journey with Kriya Yoga and the Yogada Satsang Ashram begin?
- Initially drawn to Ashtanga Yoga rather than specifically seeking Kriya Yoga
- A college competition introduced him to a spiritual book that influenced his journey
- An introduction to the Yogada Satsang Society during his engineering studies in Ranchi
03:05 | What makes Tibetan Reiki different from traditional Reiki?
- Began practicing Reiki and became a Grandmaster in 2008
- Exploration of Reiki’s origins and the teachings associated with Mikao Usui
- Experiencing noticeable vibrations in his left hand during intensive practice
- Traditional Reiki uses a limited number of symbols, while Tibetan Reiki incorporates a wider range of colorful symbols, including mandalas and yantras
04:42 | What is it like to receive initiation from a Himalayan master?
- A 12-year search for initiation and deeper spiritual guidance
- Seeking out and learning from the Himalayan master Barkha Giri
- A journey shaped by patience, perseverance, and trial and error
05:50 | How are Kundalini Yoga, Kundalini Vigyan, and Mantra Yoga connected?
- Yash Shekhar’s perspective on Kundalini and its connection with brain cells
- Exploring traditional concepts of longevity, health, and healing
- Distinguishing between Yoga as a practice and Vigyan as its scientific dimension
- Understanding Mantra Yoga as a foundational practice for the mind, including meaning-based and non-meaning-based mantras
09:10 | What does holistic integration look like in daily life?
- Progressing from the body to the breath, mind, soul, and ultimately to God
- Using daily physical practices and martial arts to expand personal comfort zones
- Distinguishing between Shwasa Yama as breathwork and Pranayama as the movement of life energy
10:58 | Which practice is foundational for beginners?
- The recommended practice varies according to cultural and personal context:
- Mantra Yoga for many Indians
- Reiki for practitioners in Southeast Asia
- Meditation for those raised in meditation-oriented environments
- Kriya Yoga for those following Himalayan traditions
12:09 | How does Feng Shui support spiritual practice?
- The importance of association and its influence on habits and emotional states
- Feng Shui as an environmental approach involving elements such as earth, wood, water, metal, and sky
- Exploring the connection between environment, mood, emotional state, and stillness
13:39 | What is involved in supporting patients with critical illnesses such as cancer?
- Yash Shekhar emphasizes the body’s own healing capacity
- Viewing the healing facilitator as a catalyst rather than the sole source of healing
- Considering psychological, environmental, and lifestyle factors alongside medical care
- Emphasizing the importance of positive language and awareness of early-life conditioning
15:45 | How does Yash Shekhar approach stress, anxiety, and depression?
- Discussing different ways of understanding emotional challenges:
- Depression: associated with sadness and experiences connected to the past
- Anxiety: associated with apprehension about the future
- Stress: associated with the pressures and demands of the present
- Exploring approaches that address the mind and emotional patterns underlying distress
16:45 | How can conventional medicine and energy healing work together?
- A case study involving Sonu Shivdasani of Six Senses
- Exploring how medical and holistic approaches can operate alongside one another
- Discussing mindset, placebo effects, and conditioning in the context of healing
- Exploring the role Yash Shekhar believes energy practices can play in preparing the mind and body for healing
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Profile
- Yash Shekhar is a Grandmaster Reiki Healer, Yogacharya, and Yogaguru dedicated to sharing ancient wellness and spiritual practices.
- He is recognized as a Padmasana record holder, reflecting his long-standing practice and mastery of the posture.
- His work explores yoga, Reiki, meditation, healing, and ancient Indian practices, connecting traditional wisdom with modern life.
