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Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella in Sydney, Derrick Yanford in New York and Anthony Thompson in London explore Vedic knowledge through the lens of storytelling and conversation.

Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford, Anthony Thompson


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    Soaring to greater consciousness – with Tim Angel CBE

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 60:59


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk to Tim Angel CBE, a meditator and chairman of Angels Costumes, suppliers of costumes to the film, theatre and television industries. Founded in 1840, they have supplied costumes to 37 movies that went on to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design including Star Wars, Titanic, Lawrence Of Arabia, The Great Gatsby, The Aviator, Memoirs of a Geisha and Marie Antoinette.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: http://theramsgates.com

    A Global Shift towards unity – with George Peterson asking the questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 88:23


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode, the tables are turned and the hosts become the interviewees.The episode is taken from the an appearance Rory, Derrick and Anthony made on the Global Shift podcast with George S Peterson. https://www.georgespeterson.com/globalshiftpodcastIf you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: http://theramsgates.com

    Inspiring the world to meditate – with Jonni Pollard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 58:11


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk with 1GiantMind founder and Vedic Meditation teacher Jonni Pollard about this journey to spirituality and how he views the relationship with 1GM and Vedic Meditation.http://www.jonnipollard.comhttps://www.1giantmind.comIf you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: http://theramsgates.com

    Why “getting back to normal” is a horrible thought – with Tim Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 56:42


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we are joined by Rory's teacher Tim Brown, Australia's longest standing teacher of Vedic Meditation.https://timbrownmeditation.com If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: http://theramsgates.com

    Breathing life into communities – with Michael James Wong

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 54:52


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we are joined by international yoga teacher, author and mass meditation event organiser Michael James Wong.https://www.michaeljameswong.comIf you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: http://theramsgates.com

    The sovereignty and dominion of the feminine divine – with Kristen Vandivier & Isabel Keoseyan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 61:23


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we're joined by Vedic Meditation teachers and friends Kristen Vandivier and Isabel Keoseyan.Kristen and Issy talk about their many projects including Meditation Without Borders, a not-for-profit that brings meditation to those in need. Dedicated to Artemis Vandivier July 11 2021. Visit Kristen's website and fund set up for people who have lost a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss: https://www.theartemisgarden.comIf you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Kristen Vandivier (Sausalito): https://www.thevedicmethod.comIsabel Keoseyan (Mexico City): https://www.isabelkeoseyan.comDerrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: http://theramsgates.com

    Supersizing quiet: From burger club communities to Oprah's arena tours – with Jesse Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 55:58


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we're joined by Big Quiet founder and former music executive Jesse Israel.Jesse shares his approach to community building and how he ended up sharing the stage with Oprah Winfrey. Find out more about Jesse: https://www.jesseisrael.comIf you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: http://theramsgates.com

    The natural unfolding of charm – with Michelle Cretella Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 52:20


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk to Michelle Cretella Bailey, a dance teacher and recent student of Vedic Meditation.We listen to Michelle's experience of meditation and raising a daughter with her wife Ellen.For more on Michelle, find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambailey2012/Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: http://theramsgates.com

    Aiming for the stars: Vedic astrology and universal approaches to meditation – with Théo Burkhardt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 57:38


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk with Théo Burkhardt about Vedic Meditation and his interest in jyotish, Vedic astrology.Find more on Theo:http://theoburkhardt.comhttps://www.instagram.com/btheohttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slouching-towards-enlightenment/id1542086830Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: http://theramsgates.com

    Meditation for recovery from addiction – with George Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 53:42


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk with George Peterson, a meditation teacher and recovering heroin addict about the part that meditation played in his recovery.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comGeorge Peterson: https://www.georgespeterson.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: http://theramsgates.com

    What is spirituality?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 58:05


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode, which is the last one of season 3, we're revisiting one of the most interesting parts of the discussion from a couple of weeks ago. This week we're delving into the question: What is spirituality?What does the word mean? Do we consider what we do as spiritual? How do spirituality and religion relate? So sit back and enjoy the discussion. If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    Meditation to the rescue: Having a practice can make you the hero of your story – with James Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 64:18


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we're joined by James Brown (not that James Brown!) to talk about his journey with meditation and about his experience of adopting two black children.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.James Brown (San Francisco): https://www.vedicpathmeditation.comDerrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    What meditation teachers preach but don't practise & other important questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 62:49


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk ask each other some pressing questions:* What have we missed the most since COVID started?* Are sexuality and spirituality incompatible?* What are some things that meditation teachers preach but don't practise?If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    Following charm to the other side of the country – with Kelli Douglas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 47:52


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we chat with Vedic Meditation teacher Kelli Douglas about her experience as a single mom and moving across the country to California during the pandemic.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Kelli Douglas (San Diego): https://themeditationclass.comDerrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    Wildest meditation experiences; the need of the time and other important questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 66:35


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we open the floor and ask each other a series of questions: What's the need of the time and how are you answering it?What are your wildest meditation experiences?What was something which you didn't like at the time but turned out to be the best thing that could have happened?If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    Meditating through chronic pain: A journey of hope – with Jameisha Prescod

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 47:41


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we're joined by Jameisha Prescod to talk about how meditation can help navigate chronic pain.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    Physician turned activist: A clinical path to consciousness – with Jill Wener

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 47:42


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we are joined by doctor, author and meditation teacher Jill Wener.https://www.jillwener.com/If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comJill Wener (Atlanta): https://www.jillwener.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    Is Vedic Meditation a cult? And other important questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 73:03


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode, we're mixing things up a bit and are asking each other some burning questions that have been on our minds. So sit back and enjoy listening as Derrick asks Anthony what he considers his greatest life achievement, then see how I struggle to answer when Anthony asks me about my creative role models and I quiz Derrick about his biggest doubts about meditation. This was a particularly interesting part of the conversation and led into a fascinating discussion about cults and whether Vedic Meditation is a cult.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    A conscious life bears fruit – with Jillian Lavender

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 47:33


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk with Jillian Lavender, the founder of the London Meditation Centre and one of the most experienced Vedic Meditation teachers worldwide. If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Jillian Lavender (London): https://www.londonmeditationcentre.comDerrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    Coming out of the spiritual closet – with Jenny Blake

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 64:31


    Welcome to Season 3 of The Vedic Conversation! As always, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode, we talk about coming out of the spiritual closet with Jenny Blake, the founder of The Pivot Method, a change strategy company that helps growth-oriented individuals and forward-thinking organizations map what's next.http://www.pivotmethod.com/If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    The mistaken intellect: perfecting the process – with Jeff Kober

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 49:45


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we're joined by master teacher, actor and photographer Jeff Kober to talk about his road to meditation and how it has benefitted him.Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Jeff Kober (Los Angeles): https://jeff-kober.comDerrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    Overcoming suffering for a happier life

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 56:52


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk about Suffering and how when we can separate physical pain and discomfort from psychological suffering, we are able to live happier lives.Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    A life of conscious adventure: An interview with Tim Mitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 57:40


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we're joined by leading Vedic Meditation teacher and Ayurveda expert Tim Mitchell.Tim talks about the fundamentals of Ayurveda, a spiritual life full of experience and how to get a free meal in Prague!Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.This episode is dedicated to the memory of Will Dalton.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Tim Mitchell in Melbourne: http://www.vedicmeditation.eu/en/Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    How to have fulfilling relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 53:03


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk about Relationships and how when we find fulfilment on the inside we're able to share it with others rather than looking for relationships to fulfil us.Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    Resilience: How meditation helps us reinvent ourselves to meet life's challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 58:49


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk about Resilience and how meditation can help us reinvent ourselves as the world changes around us.This week, we're joined by Rhee Gold, a pioneer in the field of dance who has led a movement that continues to improve the face of dance education. Find out more about Rhee here: https://rheegold.com/Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    Limiting beliefs: How we acquire them and how we overcome them

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 42:14


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk about limiting beliefs – where we pick them up from and how we can overcome them.Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    The obstacle is the gateway: An interview with Light Watkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 61:28


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we are joined by Vedic Meditation teacher, author and podcast host Light Watkins to talk about a wide range of topics, including his viral breakthrough with videos about the Black Lives Matter protests this year. Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    Emerging from under the influence of alcohol

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 51:13


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk about alcohol and meditation with special guest Claire Robbie.Claire is a yoga and meditation teacher from Auckland and the founder of No Beer Who Cares, a community dedicated to shifting attitudes around how and why we drink, and showing people that you can have a good time without alcohol.She is a former TV news reporter, who lived and taught yoga in LA for many years. She has studied Vedic Meditation and now teaches Awareness Insight Meditation as well as coaching people one on one in how to reset their relationship with alcohol.Find out more about Claire here: https://www.clairerobbie.co/Check out Rory's online meditation course to help quit alcohol here: https://we-meditate.co/Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    How meditation helps solve the social dilemma

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 52:53


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk about the influence of social media in the wake of the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma. We're joined by Digital Wellbeing Consultant and ex-Facebooker Giancarlo Pitocco for a fascinating discussion of how meditation can help us reclaim power of where our attention goes. For more on Giancarlo, please visit his website: https://www.purposeful.nyc/Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    Putting ego in its place

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 48:06


    Welcome back to season 2 of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk about Ego and it has both its positive and negative sides.Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.com

    Acceptance: Finding freedom through acceptance | Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 54:38


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode, we talk about Acceptance and how when we're pragmatic and realistic about our situation, we're in the best position to move forward.Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: https://www.theramsgates.com/home

    Charm: Tuning in to your internal compass | Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 62:45


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode, we talk about Charm and how when we de-excite ourselves through meditation we can tune into our internal compass or GPS.Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: https://www.theramsgates.com/home

    Adaptability: Staying relevant in an ever-changing world | Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 51:26


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk about Adaptability and how when we stay adaptable, we're able to stay relevant.Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: https://www.theramsgates.com/home

    Growth: Navigating our personal evolution | Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 59:57


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode, we talk about Growth and how with greater awareness we can better navigate our personal evolution.Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: https://www.theramsgates.com/home

    Creativity: Finding your creative source | Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 57:55


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode, we talk about Creativity and how to dive deep and find your creative source inside.Stick around to the end for the takeaway – practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comPlease rate and review us if you enjoy the show!Music by The Ramsgates: https://www.theramsgates.com/home

    Surrender: Finding strength in letting go | Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 47:28


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk about Surrender and how when we let go, we can paradoxically find strength.Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0C931YoZDkHdOttXmTvSDd

    Perception: Recognising and clearing our perceptual filters | Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 55:26


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode we talk about Perception and how when we clean our perceptual filters, we can get a better view of what's really happening in our worlds.Stick around to the end for the takeaway, some practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York)Anthony Thompson (London)Rory Kinsella (Sydney)To share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates

    Fear: Overcoming what holds us back | Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 44:58


    Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In this episode, we talk about fear and how meditation can help us overcome the things that hold us back.Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life.If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or ask about teachers in your area, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: https://www.theramsgates.com

    Attachment: How changing our expectations changes the outcome | Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 58:59


    Welcome to Episode 3 of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In today's episode, recorded in late May, we talk about attachment and how changing our expectations changes the outcome.You can watch a video of this episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCy2DhB7AttAKzunyU_8vwIf you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with one of us below if we're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or find a teacher near you, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: https://www.theramsgates.com

    Silence: Harnessing the power of stillness | Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 48:08


    Welcome to the first full episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson.In today's episode, recorded during the height of the lockdown, we talk about how to harness the power of stillness through silence.You can watch a video of this episode on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChCy2DhB7AttAKzunyU_8vwIf you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with one of us below if we're in your area.Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.comAnthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.coRory Kinsella (Sydney): https://www.rorykinsellameditation.comTo share stories, suggest topics or find a teacher near you, drop us a line through our website: http://thevedicconversation.comMusic by The Ramsgates: https://www.theramsgates.com

    Introduction to The Vedic Conversation | Episode 0

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 6:48


    In this introductory episode, hosts Derrick Yanford, Rory Kinsella and Anthony Thompson talk about their reasons for creating The Vedic Conversation and what they love about being teachers of Vedic Meditation.  

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