Join me as I share my perception of the teachings of Yoga and how they can be adapted to life as we know it today. I riff a lot and it's always from the heart!
Patanjali speaks of practice as a means to stilling the mind. Consistent practice is the key.
We continue the exploration of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with the 4th and 5th mental modification; sleep and memory
Mental modifications as taught by Patanjali
February 17th marks the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse. Let's get ready!!
Yoga sutra 1.5 states that there are five mental modifications
Sutra 1.3 teaches that when the mind is calm we dwell in our true nature; Sutra 1.4 shows us that when we identify with story (or objects) it gets murky
Yoga is the stilling of the patterns of consciousness so that we may cultivate an intimate relationship with the self.
Today's episode discusses the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali focusing on sutra 1.1
Enjoy this offering of a guided meditation to assist in accessing your inner Sloth for the continuation of the Winter season.
Find a cozy spot, light a candle and enjoy this guided Winter Solstice Meditation
In this episode I share a favorite teaching from Sri Swami Sivananda entitled the 18 ities.
The antidote to self hatred is self love. It really is that simple
On this day after Thanksgiving let's stay connected to abundance.
Sometimes we find ourselves experiencing low energy, depression, sluggishness. If the definition of suffering is wanting the present moment to be other than what it is, then perhaps we need to allow our low energy the space and time it needs to move through us.
We return to the Bhagavad Gita. In chapter 9 Krishna teaches Arjuna that the secret of life is devotion, Bhakti Yoga!
Happy Halloween! Blessed Samhain (sow-wen)! Listen as I share some history on the origin of Samhain and the traditions that were brought to North America from the Irish immigrants in the 19th century. Spoiler... we did not create dressing in costume or pumpkin carving! I conclude with a reading of the well know poem by Edgar Allen Poe, The Raven
Chapter 7 of the Bhagavad Gita, Wisdom & Realization
Continuing the chapter on the Yoga of Meditation in the Bhagavad Gita
Out of many, one. We continue our journey with the Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita teaches about our dharma, our duty in life. In this episode I share how it shifted my perspective regarding the repetitive chore of doing laundry!
In this episode I share an introduction to the Bhagavad Gita
New Episode! we pick up where we left off with our look into the Power of Myth with Joseph Campbell.
Part Two - sharing the teachings of Joseph Campbell and his The Power of Myth interview with Bill Moyers
Join me as I attempt to share the teachings of Joseph Campbell from his The Power of Myth Interview with Bill Moyers
Noticing when our buttons get pushed, or thorns bothered as Michael A. Singer refers to them, helps us to get to the root of our personal disturbances and release them. Only if we choose to.
The Spiritual Heart and how to keep it from closing. Join me as I discuss The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
In this episode I share some thoughts on Michael A. Singer's the Untethered Soul in regards to conscious awareness
Who are you? In this discussion of the Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer, we look at the labels that we place on ourselves and how that limits our Soul's potential
I'm sharing some excerpts from the first two chapters of The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer. Enjoy!
I share some thoughts on Awe, my word of the year, and some excerpts from a book of the same name.
The title says it all. In this episode I share an experience that I had recently at a NYC historic event called the Loft Party with my son Max. Enjoy!
We have reached the top! The Sahasrara Chakra located at the crown of the head.
The Ajna Chakra, located between the brows, is the "sight" for intuition and wisdom.
The 5th Chakra is the Vishuddha which translates as Purification. The area is the throat and the color is blue. Join me as we journey to the upper realms, beginning with Vishuddha
In this episode I share an overview of the Anahata Chakra, the bridge between the upper and lower energy bodies.
Next up, the Manipura Chakra located in the solar plexus region of the body
Moving on up! We are exploring the Svadhisthana Chakra located just below the navel
Join me as we journey through the subtle body and the 7 major chakras. This episode is an introduction
Lovingkindness meditation is a series of phrases that serve us by being a vehicle for the heart's energy. Enjoy this guided meditation session.
Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Phd is a wonderful book that discusses our true wild nature. In this episode I share an excerpt where she explains the relationship between our ego & our Soul
Baby steps, that's what is need when we are exploring a life of conscious awareness. Also, listen to your elders, they are the doorway to Spirit.
What is my purpose? Why am I here? The answers are within.
Discovering inner spaciousness allows us to be fully present with what is, accept what is happening in the now and find the stillness within.
In chapter 7 of A New Earth we discuss how to discover who we truly are, what is our essence, what is our purpose
In chapter 6 of A New Earth we are exploring how to break free from the pain body and it's addiction to unhappiness and suffering
Hobbes helps me explain the pain body. In Chapter 5 of A New Earth we learn what the pain body is and how we can realize that the past has now power in the present.
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