Season 1 · Episode 2
Devrath Vijay
A Fitness Ninja with a Monk Mind
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Devrath Vijay is a fitness enthusiast, the first Master Instructor for Animal Flow in India, and an IFAA Master Trainer. He switched tracks completely from corporate engineering to carve his own path in functional training, co founding Academy of Strength and Sweaty Ninjas. We dive into the Animal Flow movement system, his personal philosophy on teaching, and how turning compulsiveness into consciousness transforms lives.
Core Ideas
- The shift from an engineering corporate job to mastering functional training.
- Understanding Animal Flow a bodyweight movement system for strength, power, and mobility.
- The mindset of a coach why teaching is the ultimate method for continuous learning.
- Transforming personal compulsiveness into productive consciousness.
Resources & References
- Links and Resources: IFAA (International Fitness and Aerobics Academy) Master Trainer, Certified and trained under Mike Fitch (Founder of Animal Flow) and Richard Scrivener, First job in the fitness industry as Head Trainer and Gym Manager at Zela Luxury Health Club, Bangalore, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Twitter, Website, Instagram
- Books Devrath Enjoys: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, Death by Sadhguru, Inner Engineering by Sadhguru, Books by Robin Sharma
- Podcasts He Listens To: Joe Rogan Podcast, Rich Roll Podcast
- TV Shows He Was Featured In: Spartan X
- People Who Inspire Him: Jackie Chan, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sadhguru
- Music for Different Moods: George Ezra (driving), Prem Joshua (meditating), Songs of Isha (meditating), Iron Maiden (workout), Facebook, Website, Instagram
- Podcast Discussion Points: Brief introduction and origin story of Dovid, Why he chose marriage as a central subject, Ingredients of a successful long-term intimate relationship, The “victim story” and how it erodes connection, How partners meet, and Indian parents choosing spouses, Ups and downs of the marital journey, Why and how couples drift apart, The impact of “too much presence” in close quarters, Recommendations for navigating intense periods together, Anxiety and its effect on relationships, The effect of too much intimacy on men, Moving from survival to thriving as a couple, Two approaches to addressing unrest in your relationship, Navigating between wife and mother, Advice to young men on dating and marriage, Parenting perspectives and tips, Closing reflections
- Key Takeaways: Take time away from noise and see what’s actually inside you, Find yourself before you try to fix the relationship, Give yourself—and your partner—space
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