{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Raghunath Cappo: We Have to Walk Away From Normality","description":"Raghunath Cappo is an American punk rock musician, best known as the vocalist for the band Youth of Today, who has experienced many rebirths. Today, he is an avid Yoga Teacher, Hare Krishna community member, and an advocate of the raw food lifestyle and diet. However, his story doesn\u2019t end there. Raghunath made a trip to India where he spent over six years as a monk, living and breathing a new philosophy and spirituality. He shares his journey and his story in this week\u2019s episode!   Key Takeaways Raghunath grew up in the heavy (and drugged-out) punk rock scene of New York City in the 80s.   Raghunath decided to make a bold statement and be in a clean punk rock band. No drugs! No Alcohol! And plant-based living!  Raghunath really wanted to go down a path of self-discipline and self-improvement.  The ego is really the enemy. It sucks a lot of joy out of your life. Raghunath shares why he decided to completely walk away from his band and the punk rock scene.  Every single day has the chance to be a rebirth! It starts with just a small decision.  All living beings are struggling.  Why did Raghunath decide to leave New York and travel to India?  Travelling in the 80s was a whole different beast! If you got robbed or lost your passport, people just thought you went missing. Raghunath once stayed in a place that had one landline in the whole village.  How did Raghunath get his name?  What was Raghunath\u2019s life like as a monk?  It\u2019s important that you accept what makes sense to you. Don\u2019t blindly say yes if you don\u2019t understand it.  You develop strong ties to your beliefs by living it, breathing it, and understanding the \u2018why\u2019 behind it.  Raghunath applies what he\u2019s learned in India into his own yoga studio. What\u2019s the reception been like when people come in and experience something completely different?  Raghunath loves taking groups on spiritual journeys to experience first-hand what he believes in and teaches.    Continue On Your Journey Raghunath.yoga Raghunath on Wikipedia Raghunath on Instagram   JRmartinez.com J.R. on Instagram J.R. on Facebook J.R. on Twitter J.R. Youtube Channel   Did you enjoy today\u2019s episode? If so, please head over to iTunes and leave a review. Help others discover the REBIRTH podcast so they, too, can be inspired and motivated by the stories shared in these episodes. ","author_name":"Rebirth With J.R. Martinez","author_url":"http:\/\/www.jrmartinez.com","html":"