Podcasts about ahimsa

What does it look like to truly live your values, lead with purpose, and build a business rooted in ancient wisdom and modern impact?In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Susanna Barkataki — bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Ignite Institute for Yogic Leadership and Social Change and Yoke Yoga. From her multicultural upbringing to launching two mission-driven businesses, Susanna shares how her deep connection to yoga's roots has shaped her life, leadership, and legacy.We dive into everything from her viral blog moment and first book (Embrace Yoga's Roots) to money mindset, the spiritual side of entrepreneurship, and how to bring yogic values like Satya (truth) and Ahimsa (non-harm) into your business, relationships, and daily life.Whether you're a wellness leader, entrepreneur, or someone seeking more alignment and meaning, this conversation will inspire you to own your gifts, speak your truth, and lead from within.In this episode, we cover:Susanna's journey from childhood meditation to building a global yoga movementHow yoga helped her become a multi-passionate founder, author, and PhD studentThe truth about charging your worth in the wellness industryThe power of living and leading through yogic valuesHer upcoming book Ignite Your Yoga (April 2025 release!) and what you can expectWhy your greatest wounds often hold your greatest giftsHow to embody your values moment by moment — not just on the mat✨ Memorable Moments:“The very thing that made me feel like I didn't belong… became my greatest gift.”“Yoga is a practice of becoming more human. It's not about perfect poses, it's about presence.”“Your whole life can be your yoga practice.”Resources & Links:

Some yoga teachers believe they should only teach the poses they can personally execute, while others argue that teaching is about more than just demonstration. Where do you stand on this? In this episode, I unpack this common debate and explore five key considerations to help you decide what's best for your teaching journey.Episode Highlights:Teaching from direct experience: Why new teachers should focus on what they know well.Aligning with yoga ethics: How Satya (truth), Ahimsa (non-harming), and Asteya (non-stealing) relate to teaching.Navigating “life happens” moments: Teaching effectively even when facing injuries or major life transitions.The importance of staying just one step ahead of students instead of mastering every advanced pose.Using sequencing and props to expand your teaching skills without feeling overwhelmed.Join our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on Instagram

PORK, SHRIMP, CRAB LEGS - NO RESTRICTION - YOUR LUNCH HAS BEEN PAID FOR....It was a bright afternoon when four men, a Jew, a Muslim, a Buddhist, and a Christian, sat down for lunch at a local café to discuss a community initiative. The restaurant was known for its diverse menu, offering everything from steak and seafood to fresh vegetarian dishes.As they flipped through the menu, a moment of silence fell over the table. The Christian noticed his companions exchanging hesitant glances. Finally, the Jewish man spoke up, “Well, I need to make sure whatever I order is Kosher.”The Muslim man nodded, “Same here. It has to be Halal, no pork, no alcohol, and it has to be slaughtered the right way.”The Buddhist smiled thoughtfully. “I try to avoid meat altogether,” he said. “It's part of our principle of Ahimsa, non-violence toward all living beings.”The Christian, who had been eyeing the burger section, chuckled and said, “Well, I guess I am the only one with no restrictions. Steak, shrimp, chicken, it's all on the table for me.”The other three looked at him curiously. “How is it,” asked the Jew, “that Christians, who believe in the same Old Testament we do, don't follow any dietary laws?”It was a fair question, and one that had deep theological roots. As the waitress arrived to take their orders, the Christian leaned in with a smile and said, “Let me tell you a story…”closing song:  Give me a clean heart by Fred Hammondwww.BibleDeliverance.org

Difficult conversations can feel overwhelming, triggering anxiety, defensiveness, or avoidance. Why does this happen? This episode explores the biology behind conflict, explaining how the brain and nervous system react to confrontation. When emotions take over, we often react impulsively rather than responding with clarity and confidence.The discussion breaks down why we avoid tough conversations, how childhood conditioning shapes our reactions, and why our nervous system triggers stress responses in moments of disagreement. Through a yogic perspective, key principles like Ahimsa (non-violence) and Satya (truthfulness) offer guidance on handling conversations with compassion and clarity.Practical strategies include grounding techniques, breathing exercises, and learning how to pause before reacting. The episode also covers real-life scenarios—like setting boundaries with a friend or addressing workplace conflicts—to illustrate how we can navigate difficult conversations while maintaining emotional balance.If you've ever struggled with tough discussions, this episode provides clear, actionable steps to approach them with confidence and calm.Episode Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:00 Why Difficult Conversations Feel So Emotionally Intense00:05:00 The Brain's Fight-or-Flight Response in Conflict00:08:00 Why We Avoid Difficult Conversations00:12:00 The Impact of Childhood Conditioning on Communication00:15:00 A Yogic Perspective: Ahimsa & Satya in Conflict00:18:00 Practical Strategies to Stay Calm and Respond Thoughtfully00:22:00 The Power of Breathwork in Tough Conversations00:25:00 Real-Life Examples: Setting Boundaries & Workplace Conflicts00:28:00 Final Reflections on Emotional Awareness and Growth—-------—-------—-Michael Henri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/ Going Pro Yoga's Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/—-------—-------—-Other Mentions:Ep# 112: The Nervous System and The Polyvagal Theory—-------—-------—Tags: difficult conversations, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, communication skills, setting boundaries, self-regulation, nervous system, stress response, mindfulness, yoga philosophy, ego vs. authenticity, self-growth, vulnerability, active listening, handling disagreements

To receive a free written summary of the podcast, sign up for our newsletter here.  (Or copy paste this link in your browser: https://vigneshdevraj.com/#:~:text=of%20future%20generations.-,SUBSCRIBE,-TO%20RECEIVED%20A) In this episode, we  discuss how meditation naturally leads us toward a vegetarian lifestyle as an act of compassion and a means of preserving our health. We delve into the role of karma in our lives, the potential to impact not only ourselves but our families and the importance of responsibility, closure, and forgiveness in the healing process. This episode also reveals how meditation helps you let go of the need for comparison and external validation, guiding you toward alignment with your higher self and a life of true fulfillment and peace.Join us for a thoughtful conversation about compassion, consciousness, and the power of meditation to create lasting positive change in your life.Topics CoveredVegetarian Mindset & MeditationMeditation and VibrationKarma and HealingAligning with Your Higher SelfTimestamps00:00 - 00:25: Introduction00:25 - 02:37: Plant-Based Diet Helps Meditation?02:37 - 08:04: Food Of Love or Fear?08:04 - 13:46: Spiritual Take on Vegetarianism 13:46 - 16:17: Should we leave Eggs and Milk too?16:17 - 29:10: Karma isn't meant for suffering 29:10 - 35:27: Meditation for Trauma & Disabilities 35:27 - 38:34: Rising To Your Higher Consciousness 38:34 - 48:26: Common Myths on Meditation48:26 - 51:25: ConclusionGuest Profile:Pradeep Vijay is a renowned International Spiritual Science Teacher and researcher, dedicated to the transformative power of practical spirituality. He conducts Silence and Self-Realization retreats, workshops, and seminars in over 30 countries, helping individuals unlock their fullest potential, and guiding seekers toward deep inner peace and self-realization. Instagram: instagram.com/pradeepvijayspiritual Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@pradeepvijayspiritualacademy Dr Vignesh Devraj If you are interested in doing one on one Ayurvedic consultation with Dr Vignesh Devraj please find the details in this link:  https://calendly.com/drvignesh/30-minute-session-with-dr-vignesh-devraj-md-ay-istIf you are economically challenged, please use the form provided to request a free Ayurvedic consultation here. (or copy paste this in your browser:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd29nHcrC1RssR-6WAqWCWQWKKJo7nGcEm8ITEl2-ErcnfVEg/viewform )BALANCE THE MIGHTY VATA - ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE What makes Ayurveda unique in its treatment approach is its practical wisdom on the concept of Vata. Vata is responsible for Prana - the life energy, nervous system - the master panel of our body, and our emotions. In Ayurveda, it is mentioned that controlling Vata is the most difficult part of healing and recovery. Recently I have recorded a workshop on - Balancing The Mighty Vata which has over 6 hrs of content, with notes filled with practical inputs that can be integrated into our life. You can access this at https://drvignesh.teachable.com/For further information about Dr Vignesh Devraj, kindly visit www.vigneshdevraj.com and www.sitaramretreat.com Instagram -  @sitarambeachretreat | @vigneshdevrajTwitter - @VigneshDevrajWe truly hope you are enjoying our content. Want to help us shape and grow this show faster? Leave your review and subscribe to the podcast, so you'll never miss out on any new episodes. Thanks for your support.Disclaimer: - The content of the podcast episodes is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical procedures, consultations, diagnosis, or treatment in any manner. We strongly do not recommend using the content of these episodes as medical advice for any medical conditions for you, others, or for treating your patients.

Saviez-vous que ce vous mangez influence directement votre taux vibratoire, votre clarté mentale, et même votre connexion spirituelle ?Dans cet épisode, et à l'occasion du PODCASTHON

Dans cet épisode, je vous invite à explorer des manières simples, accessibles et surtout réalistes d'intégrer le yoga à votre quotidien, loin de l'obligation des postures.Vous allez découvrir :Comment pratiquer la non-violence (Ahimsa) en respectant vos besoins et votre énergie.L'importance d'exprimer honnêtement votre vérité (Satya), avec douceur et sincérité.Des astuces concrètes pour introduire la modération (Brahmacharya), en particulier face à l'usage du téléphone.Comment observer simplement votre respiration au quotidien pour renforcer votre attention.Cet épisode vous montrera que pratiquer le yoga, c'est avant tout une invitation à mieux vous comprendre et vous écouter, dans une démarche libre et décomplexée. Prêts à tenter l'expérience ?Pour poursuivre l'aventure, rejoignez la Newsletter qui s'adresse aux profs de Yoga.

The fourth step of the Eightfold Path is Wise Action, which focuses on cultivating ethical behavior and harmonious relationships. It involves following the Five Precepts: refraining from taking life (Ahimsa), stealing (Asteya), sexual misconduct (Brahmacharya), false or harmful speech (Satya), and intoxication. These precepts guide practitioners toward actions that promote compassion, mindfulness, and respect for all beings.Wise Action also encourages choosing a livelihood that doesn't contribute to suffering and emphasises selflessness and generosity (Aparigraha), fostering empathy and detachment from material attachments.In your asana practice, reflect on your motivations for action. Are your choices rooted in fear or love, criticism or curiosity? By becoming aware of your thoughts, words, and actions, you can cultivate more mindful responses, aligning your actions with your core values. Recognise that every choice has consequences...your current life is shaped by past actions. Use this awareness to make wise, virtuous choices that promote happiness and well-being for yourself and others.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En Ivoox puedes encontrar sólo algunos de los audios de Mindalia. Para escuchar las 4 grabaciones diarias que publicamos entra en https://www.mindaliatelevision.com. Si deseas ver el vídeo perteneciente a este audio, pincha aquí: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfsSeooJko4 La clave y fundamento del año 2025 será la conjunción Saturno-Neptuno. Esta traerá consigo una polaridad de grandes idealismos e ilusiones, pero también grandes decepciones. ¿Qué nos deparan los astros para este nuevo ciclo? Descúbrelo junto a Sol Ahimsa. Sol Ahimsa Pedagoga, astróloga, terapeuta energética, canalizadora, escritora, investigadora del misterio y conferenciante. https://www.solahimsa.org/ / sol_ahimsa / solahimsa_oficial Más información en: https://www.mindalia.com/television/ PARTICIPA CON TUS COMENTARIOS EN ESTE VÍDEO. -----------INFORMACIÓN SOBRE MINDALIA--------- Mindalia.com es una ONG internacional, sin ánimo de lucro, que difunde universalmente contenidos sobre espiritualidad y bienestar para la mejora de la consciencia del mundo. Apóyanos con tu donación en: https://www.mindalia.com/donar/ Suscríbete, comenta positivamente y comparte nuestros vídeos para difundir este conocimiento a miles de personas. Nuestro sitio web: https://www.mindalia.com SÍGUENOS TAMBIÉN EN NUESTRAS PLATAFORMAS Facebook: / mindalia.ayuda Instagram: / mindalia_com Twitch: / mindaliacom Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Mindalia.com *Mindalia.com no se hace responsable de las opiniones vertidas en este vídeo, ni necesariamente participa de ellas.

En Ivoox puedes encontrar sólo algunos de los audios de Mindalia. Para escuchar las 4 grabaciones diarias que publicamos entra en https://www.mindaliatelevision.com. Si deseas ver el vídeo perteneciente a este audio, pincha aquí: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfsSeooJko4 La clave y fundamento del año 2025 será la conjunción Saturno-Neptuno. Esta traerá consigo una polaridad de grandes idealismos e ilusiones, pero también grandes decepciones. ¿Qué nos deparan los astros para este nuevo ciclo? Descúbrelo junto a Sol Ahimsa. Sol Ahimsa Pedagoga, astróloga, terapeuta energética, canalizadora, escritora, investigadora del misterio y conferenciante. https://www.solahimsa.org/ / sol_ahimsa / solahimsa_oficial Más información en: https://www.mindalia.com/television/ PARTICIPA CON TUS COMENTARIOS EN ESTE VÍDEO. -----------INFORMACIÓN SOBRE MINDALIA--------- Mindalia.com es una ONG internacional, sin ánimo de lucro, que difunde universalmente contenidos sobre espiritualidad y bienestar para la mejora de la consciencia del mundo. Apóyanos con tu donación en: https://www.mindalia.com/donar/ Suscríbete, comenta positivamente y comparte nuestros vídeos para difundir este conocimiento a miles de personas. Nuestro sitio web: https://www.mindalia.com SÍGUENOS TAMBIÉN EN NUESTRAS PLATAFORMAS Facebook: / mindalia.ayuda Instagram: / mindalia_com Twitch: / mindaliacom Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Mindalia.com *Mindalia.com no se hace responsable de las opiniones vertidas en este vídeo, ni necesariamente participa de ellas.

Here's the latest CPG news happening right now on February 17th, 2025 including Tru Beverage Investment, Blackbird Acquisition, How Poppi's Super Bowl vending machine campaign spiraled out of controlAccording to Bevnet.Com, Functional drink Tru recently closed a $4.6 million funding round highlighted by further alignment with Polar Beverage who will now be handling manufacturing, distribution and warehousing for the brand.US-based vegan food brand Blackbird Foods has announced an acquisition by plant-based investor Ahimsa Companies.Blackbird Foods is well-known for its New York-style hand-tossed frozen pizzas, available US-wide at retailers such as Target, Sprouts, and Whole Foods. The brand also offers plant-based wings made from seitan, which can be found at The Fresh Market and Wegmans.Following the acquisition, Blackbird Foods plans to use Ahimsa's expertise to enhance its distribution and manufacturing capabilities.“We are eager to tap into Ahimsa's extensive knowledge to strengthen Blackbird's presence in the frozen aisle,” said Mike Pease, co-founder of Blackbird Foods. “With their support, we have ambitious plans for growth and exciting product innovations on the horizon.”This year, prebiotic soda brand Poppi ran its second consecutive Super Bowl ad featuring influencers like Jake Shane and Alix Earle. But it wasn't the creator campaign on the big screen that got people talking as much as the one online.Ahead of the game, Poppi sent enormous pink vending machines to 32 creators and “fans of the brand” in NFL team cities, as well as The Boot bar in New Orleans. Recipients began posting videos of the machines, and mayhem ensued: some consumers expressed anger at Poppi for sending free products to “rich people,” while others bemoaned the message it sent to fans of the brand and smaller creators. “When it gets too extravagant…it just feels very out of touch,” creator Isabella Lanter said in a TikTok video response to the campaign.All the while, fellow prebiotic soda brand Olipop, which did not run a Super Bowl ad, jumped on the opportunity to respond to comments, speculate on the cost of the vending machines, and even mail out Super Bowl-themed gifts. One comment from Olipop read, “For the record, those machines cost $25K each lol,” while a post on X said, “We don't have vending machines, but who wants a jersey!!”This week's CPG Vibes episode will cover two topics: Why CPG Brands Fail, and New Brands That Alex and Wade Love. Make sure to check it out this Friday at 12 PM/3PM LIVE on Linkedin

It's no secret that the alternative protein startups are struggling these days. A combination of lower revenue, intense competition, and less available venture capital is leading to a contraction in the sector, with countless alt-meat and dairy companies conducting layoffs, declaring bankruptcy, and even folding altogether.  Enter Ahimsa Companies, a newly formed investment group acquiring promising but distressed plant-based brands. This isn't charity, though. Ahimsa's belief is that, with their consolidation strategy and pooled resources, these brands that are built on a strong underlying product can become profitable under the Ahimsa umbrella. As Ahimsa CEO Matt Tullman says in this conversation, pendulums swing, and many of these companies can be brought to profitability, meaning they could ultimately be sold at a much higher price than their valuation during this period in which plant-based products are in the valley. So far the company has acquired Wicked Foods, Simulate's Nuggs, Blackbird Pizza, an Ohio plant-based foods manufacturing plant, and more.  Matt is a man of many talents, as you'll hear in this episode. In addition to being CEO of Ahimsa Companies, he founded and sold his own education tech company, and is also the co-founder and CEO of Outlier Health, the parent company of supplement company Complement and of No Meat Athlete. He's both a missionary for plant-based lifestyles and a mercenary seeking to combine his passion for plant-based foods with profit.  Discussed in this episode Ahimsa Companies is looking for plant-based startups to acquire. Here's an analysis of their strategy and history. Interview with Matt in which he describes Ahimsa's goal by declaring that “we've got to step up and try to help these companies survive.” Story about Ahimsa's acquisition of the Plant Plant in Ohio.  Both Paul and Matt are interested in AI's potential to enable human-nonhuman communication, something Noa Weiss discussed on a past episode. Matt recommends reading both The Hard Thing about Hard Things and The Surrender Experiment. Matt also recommends Paul Graham's essay, Do Things That Don't Scale. More about Matt Tullman Matt is the co-founder and Group CEO of the Ahimsa Companies – a private equity firm acquiring and operating best-in-class plant-based food and manufacturing companies. He is also the co-founder and CEO of Outlier Health, the parent company of  Complement and No Meat Athlete, which have served nearly 13 million people just in the past three years. He's also an investor in health/food/bev startups, and a contributor to Inc. Magazine.  Previously Matt founded a ed-tech firm that was ultimately acquired by Stride Education (NYSE: LRN). Matt is most proud of bootstrapping a business that was named to the Inc. 500 list of fastest growing companies in 2021. He has dedicated his career to growing nutrition-first health companies to help catalyze the movement to a plant-based lifestyle for the mainstream consumer.

This talk explores how to apply the Golden Rule in the context of mindfulness practice.   You'll learn how this timeless guidance ties into the practice of compassion (Karuna), interconnectedness (Dependent Origination), loving kindness (Metta) and non-harming (Ahimsa).

In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist, and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews Yoga Nidra guide, cancer survivor, and podcast host Ayla Nova. They talk about:The yogic journeyCancer diagnosis, dancing with death, and deep surrenderFinding and falling in love with Yoga NidraWorking with the narrative of "good" and "bad" versus non-dualityThe wheel of samsaraSitting with shadow and being "not okay" within spiritual communitiesRelationship with fearand so much more...Follow us @mollymitchellhardt and @thewholeparadoxMolly's Offerings:To inquire about 1:1 work or about Molly's Sacred Motherhood Online Support Group, schedule a free consultation or email mollymitchellhardt@gmail.comFind Ayla Nova:Follow Ayla on instagramVisit Ayla's website and find her Yoga Nidra trainingThis podcast was produced in association with Channel the Sun by Kevin Joseph Grossmann.  Musical stylings by Kevin Joseph Grossmann.

In this enlightening episode, we explore one of the most profound teachings of theBhagavad Gita, specificallyChapter 16 – Daivāsura Sampada Vibhāga Yoga, which discussesDivine and Demoniac Qualities. Shri Krishna beautifully classifies human tendencies into two broad categories:Daivi Sampada (divine wealth) andAsuric Sampada (demonic tendencies). Through this discourse, Krishna highlights how our choices, attitudes, and behaviors determine our spiritual growth and ultimate liberation.The episode begins with an exploration ofDaivi Sampada, the virtues that elevate one toward spiritual enlightenment. These divine qualities includefearlessness (Abhayam), purity of heart (Shaucham), non-violence (Ahimsa), truthfulness (Satyam), and compassion (Daya). Each of these virtues plays a crucial role in shaping our spiritual journey and aligns us with our higher self. Fearlessness is not just about courage in worldly matters, but the ability to transcend material attachments and stand firmly in righteousness. Similarly, truthfulness is not just about honesty in speech but about aligning one's thoughts, words, and actions with ultimate reality.Krishna contrasts these virtues withAsuric Sampada, which consists of arrogance, hypocrisy, anger, harshness, and ignorance. These qualities bind individuals to the material realm, creating suffering, disillusionment, and ultimately leading to spiritual downfall. TheBhagavad Gita warns that those dominated by these traits operate from a place of ego and delusion, pushing themselves further away from the path of liberation.We also discuss an inspiring tale from Indian scriptures—the story ofKing Shibi and the Dove, which illustrates the highest form of compassion. King Shibi was willing to sacrifice his own flesh to save a helpless dove, demonstrating how selflessness and divine virtues take precedence over personal comfort.A key takeaway from this episode isthe role of free will. Krishna reassures Arjuna that no one is permanently bound by asuric traits. Every individual has the power to change, evolve, and embrace the divine path through conscious effort, self-reflection, and devotion. Our spiritual progress is not dictated by birth or circumstance but by thechoices we make daily.Join us as we delve into these timeless teachings ofBhagavad Gita Chapter 16, reflecting on how they are relevant to our modern lives. Learn how cultivating divine qualities leads to inner peace and fulfillment while overcoming negative tendencies paves the way for true spiritual transformation.Tune in now and take a step towards your spiritual evolution!krsnadaasa(Servant of Krishna)

Hoy te traigo un tema hermoso y profundo, el primero de los cinco Yamas, Ahimsa. En este episodio nos dedicaremos a reflexionar alrededor de lo que significa Ahimsa y cómo este puede aplicar en cualquier aspecto de nuestra vida. ¡Espero te inspire!

In this philosophy-inspired yoga nidra, Nola Bloom guides you through a meditative exploration of the five koshas—the layers of our being. This practice is deeply rooted in the teachings of the Upanishads, where the koshas serve as a profound framework for understanding the self, ultimately guiding us to reconnect with our true divine essence. In this meditation, you'll explore the physical, energetic, mental, wisdom, and bliss bodies—each layer connecting you to a deeper understanding of yourself. With gentle guidance and a nurturing pace, Nola invites you to experience each kosha through visualization, breathwork, and relaxation, ultimately leading you to a place of profound integration and harmony. This meditation will guide you to a space where you can feel more connected, peaceful, and in tune with your body and mind. If you're in Koh Phangan or visiting, join Nola for her live nidra sessions where she shares these teachings in person. For more details, follow her on Instagram at @whitemoonbloom. Related Yogic Philosophy Meditations: Yoga Wisdom in Stillness: A Guided Eight Limbs Meditation ⁠⁠The practice of Ahimsa through Self-Care⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Cultivating Inner Peace Through The Ancient Art Of Drishti⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Serenity By The Sea: An Ujjayi Breath Meditation Private sessions with Nola are available for those seeking deeper one-on-one guidance. Please remember to comment and leave a 5 star review on the show!

Welcome to 2025! For our first podcast of the year, we dive into spiritual veganism with Hope and her husband Cogen Bohanec. They start with their genesis stories of their spiritual journeys and how they have evolved in their 25-year marriage. Then they introduce a new project, the Ahimsa Living Circle, an ongoing monthly virtual gathering to support the community of veg-curious, pre-vegans, and vegans focused on the Dharma traditions and in particular Jain Dharma, in a circle of encouragement and compassion. The Ahimsa Living Circle is a collaborative event co-hosted by Arihanta Institute and Compassionate Living. Hope and Cogen also talk about the importance of changing our culture and evolving our fundamental nature of who we are, and not just changing what we do. They also explore veganism beyond the boycott and talk about philosophical and spiritual veganism. Ahimsa Living CircleSecond Saturday of the MonthFirst Circle Starts on Saturday, January 11, 202510:00 – 11:30am PT / 1 – 2:30pm ETRegister here for this free virtual eventSupport this podcast:Hope for the Animals PodcastCompassionate LivingSocial Media:FacebookInstagramYouTube 

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 386: Weaponization of Yoga with Sheena Sood   Description: How can something like yoga, that is meant to be peaceful and focused on meditation and breath, be weaponized? How has it been co-opted by the far-right, colonizer projects, and Zionists? How does this show up in our yoga spaces and what can we do to address it? Dr. Sheena Sood shares her insights.   Dr. Sheena Sood (PhD) is a Philadelphia-based activist, educator, sociologist, and healing justice visionary of South Asian descent. She is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Delaware Valley University in Pennsylvania and has studied yoga at Kailash Tribal School of Yoga in India. Her current research project is about Omwashing Yoga: Weaponized Spirituality in India, Israel, and the US, where she investigates the growing incorporation of yoga and mindfulness by far-right law enforcement, military, and vigilante groups. Sheena is also curates “Decolonizing Yoga” workshops through frameworks that recognize yoga's oppressive layers and liberatory potential and is the founder and creative director of Yoga Warrior Tales, an interactive adventure-based educational program that teaches children yoga and mindfulness through a social justice lens.   Sheena shares her perspective on the situation in Palestine and the reactions in the yoga world after October 7. She explains why this response of “om-washing” is not unexpected, and how we as yoga practitioners, teachers, and studios can counter harmful narratives to support Palestine. Sheena also has some words of encouragement and motivation for those of us doing the work and feeling exhausted, so be sure to tune in for some powerful insights.   Key Takeaways: [3:14] Shannon gives a shout out of thanks to sponsors, OfferingTree and her own 20-hour Yoga for Pelvic Health Training. [4:26] Shannon introduces her guest for this episode - Sheena Sood. [11:29] What does Sheena do and who does she do it for? [14:13] How can something like yoga, that is meant to be relaxing and focuses on breath and meditation, be weaponized? What is om-washing? [22:50] Sheena shares her experience of learning about the history of Palestine and how that influenced her interactions with IDF/IOF soldiers in her yoga teacher training. [29:14] Sheena shares her reflections on the video that was circulating of people practicing yoga in support of Israel. [34:42] How is om-washing showing up at a micro level? How does the weaponization of yoga show up in our yoga spaces and studios? [45:22] Shannon pops in with a message about the sponsor, OfferingTree. [49:11] Shannon and Sheena discuss how change can actually be created - it's not by trying to be nice. [54:13] What is Sheena's advice for people who have been taking action but are feeling discouraged or unmotivated that their efforts are making a difference? [62:37] Shannon and Sheena reflect on some of the images they have seen of Israeli soldiers practicing yoga after bombing homes in Gaza. [66:45] Learn more from Sheena on social media or via her website. [69:42] Sheena shares some closing thoughts. [71:26] Shannon shares her reflections from this conversation with Sheena, as well as a personal update.   Links: Sheena Sood Sheena Sood on Instagram: @sheena_shining, @yogawarriortales Yogis For Palestine Sign the Yogis for Palestine Solidarity Statement Previous Podcast Episodes Related to the Topic 385: When the Yoga Teacher Stumbles with Jivana Heyman 382: Having Tough Conversations with Rebecca Sebastian 376: Collective Care Over Individualistic Self-Care with Muna Shakour 369: Struggling to Write Content is Normal with Billie Smith 362: Yoga in Times of War & Violence with Molly Nixon Yoga for Peace with Shannon Crow [BONUS EPISODE] 356: How Silence Feels for a Yoga Student with Suzanne Miller 359: Ahimsa in Times of Conflict with Rula Wardeh La La Lil Jidar Queer Inclusive Teaching with Billie Smith + Shannon Crow Yogis for Palestine Merchandise (T-shirts) Aniqa Anwar ABCD Yogi - Om-washing and Zionism on YouTube  Southampton Olive Oil Company Move with Billie - Inclusivity Workshops Yoga for Pelvic Health  3-Hour On Demand Workshop with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Team Shannon Crow on Instagram   Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree, and Yoga for Pelvic Health 20-hr Online Training with Shannon Crow.   Quotes from this episode: "Om-washing is the term for how the global far right and these ethnostates and cultural institutions use yoga as propaganda to make themselves look peaceful or liberatory to the public. But in fact, it's disguising their violent agendas."   "If I'm doing yoga according to the ethics that I want to live up to, then yoga invites me to reckon with the violence my ancestors and my relatives might be participating in."   "One of the ways in which these yoga studios participate in om-washing is in these unfortunate ways in which they think they're trying to be well-intentioned and decolonial, but they actually are only just doing this diversity and inclusion approach that is not actually anti-colonial and that is not anti-imperial."   "No oppressed and formally colonized society has ever won a struggle against their oppressor simply through nonviolent, peaceful resistance."   "I just want to encourage folks to not numb yourself as we continue to see these images and think they can't get any worse. Continue to find ways to let your heart feel what it is that you're witnessing."

Have you ever wondered how everyday plastics might be quietly sabotaging your health and your family's well-being? From hormone disruption to long-term health risks, the reality of plastic exposure is alarming—but there's hope. In this episode of Rooted in Wellness, I sit down with Dr. Manasa Mantravadi, a pediatrician and founder of Ahimsa, to uncover the unseen health impacts of plastics and, more importantly, practical steps we can take to reduce them. Dr. Manasa shares the science behind endocrine-disrupting chemicals, how they influence fertility, childhood development, and even chronic disease risk, plus actionable changes you can start today to protect your family and the planet. Ready to take control of your health and make meaningful changes? This episode offers the knowledge and tools to empower your wellness journey. Don't miss it!   We Also Discuss   (00:03) Rooted in Wellness Podcast Conversation (04:43) Fostering Family Traditions and Wellness (14:10) The Impact of Plastic Toxicity (26:05) Protecting Children From Toxins (32:02) Empowering Consumer Choices for Health (43:16) The Impact of Plastics on Fertility (47:37) Advocating for Healthier Food Choices (59:28) Empowering Kids and Parents for Health (01:11:51) Scheduling a Chat and Walk   Thank You to Our Sponsors Cymbiotika: Go to Cymbiotika.com/MONASHARMA for 20% off your first order. IM8: Visit IM8Health.com and use code MONASHARMA10 to get 10% off your order.

Today's podcast is a reading of my latest Substack post, titled Truth: According to Gandhi, which you can see at mbest.substack.com/p/truth . Gandhi presents an idea and way of being that really resonates with me, which he articulates quite well on the last page of his autobiography. I revisit this page today and share some of my thoughts on what I think it means for us. Thanks for listening. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-best/support

Dive into an inspiring conversation with Geraldine Hardy as she explores the Eightfold Path and the Yamas & Niyamas, foundational principles of yoga philosophy. Drawing from her 14-year mentorship under Maryam Ovesi of Beloved Yoga, Geraldine unpacks practices like Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truthfulness), and Aparigraha (non-possessiveness), offering transformative insights for self-care and mindfulness. She also shares her journey with intergenerational trauma and her impactful work with the Family Hippocampus Foundation. Tune in for practical tools to elevate your well-being and connect deeper with yourself and others. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more uplifting content! geraldinehardy.com #SelfCareJourney #YogaPhilosophy #EightfoldPath #WeRYIR #YachtingInternationalRadio #IntergenerationalHealing #BelovedYoga

As Dr. Manasa Mantravadi, pediatrician and founder of the reusable foodware company Ahimsa®, points out—schools need data to make decisions. The Conscious Cafeteria Report, produced by Upstream and Ahimsa, is the latest evidence-based study projecting the environmental and financial impact of switching to reuse in K-12 schools, while robustly making the case for transitioning away from single-use foodware to protect children's health. Upstream's Macy Zander sits down with Dr. Mantravadi and Data Science Specialist Madhavi Trikha to break down the findings of the report as well as challenges and opportunities inherent in switching to reuse for schools. Spoiler alert: across geographies, demographics, and school set-ups—reuse wins, every time. Resources: The Conscious Cafeteria Reportahimsaschools.com ReThink Disposable Case Study: Palo Alto School DistrictCenter for Environmental Health (CEH)StopWaste Plastic Free RestaurantsReuse for Onsite Dining LibraryReuse Solutions Network (RSN)

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 384: Yoga for Election Grief with Shannon Crow   Description: Many people have shared that they are feeling numb, sad, scared, shocked, and powerless in light of the recent US election results. Shannon Crow has experienced similar feelings and shares her experience in the aftermath of the election results.    Shannon relates an interaction she had with a yoga teacher that prompted her to turn inward and reflect and invites us to do the same. She also invites listeners who support Trump to reach out to have a conversation – in these divisive times, Shannon highlights the importance of remaining open to alternative perspectives, finding common ground, and still showing up to do the work we are here to do.    If you are feeling grief, helplessness, despair, or fear, Shannon shares some inspiring and uplifting words from her community, as well as her strategies for continuing to move forward through this time.   Regardless of where you live, where you are in the election cycle, or who is/has been elected to office, this episode can help you ground into the important things.   Key Takeaways: [0:48] This episode was inspired by some powerful messages from friends and colleagues who were feeling so many emotions after the results of the US elections were announced. [3:15] Shannon introduces herself and gives a shout-out of thanks to the sponsors, OfferingTree and Shannon's 20-hour Yoga for Pelvic Health Training. [7:15] Shannon shares how she felt in the aftermath of the elections in the United States. [12:02] Shannon shares an anecdote of an interaction with a yoga teacher related to the elections in the US. [16:08] Shannon understands and empathizes with people who have fears about living in a country and a world where Trump is the President of the US. She seeks to hear from people who voted for him about their perspectives. [19:00] Shannon explains why the US elections are so relevant to her as a Canadian (and all of us) -- and why we should care about cultures and events in other countries outside our own. [24:49] Having someone like Trump voted in makes Shannon look inward and reflect on what part of her she needs to work on. [26:45] Shannon shares a bit about OfferingTree. [28:26] Some things have helped Shannon in the moment of despair she was feeling when she learned the news that Trump had been elected. [35:07] Next week on the podcast, Shannon will be holding some people accountable for their (in)action.   Links: Some Related Connected Yoga Teacher Podcasts 323: Finding Support in Yoga Philosophy with Sunita Patil 269: Yoga Philosophy and Colonialism with Shyam Ranganathan 382: Having Tough Conversations with Rebecca Sebastian 356: How Silence Feels for a Yoga Student with Suzanne Miller 359: Ahimsa in Times of Conflict with Rula Wardeh 362: Yoga in Times of War & Violence with Molly Nixon Yoga for Peace with Shannon Crow [BONUS EPISODE] 273: Yoga is a Revolution with Jivana Heyman 203: Do Politics Belong in Yoga? with Chara Caruthers & Maria Kirsten Post by Jezz Chung on Instagram Yoga for Pelvic Health  3-Hour On Demand Workshop with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Team Shannon Crow on Instagram Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree, and Yoga for Pelvic Health 20-hr Online Training with Shannon Crow.   Quotes from this episode: "This episode was inspired by some powerful messages from friends and colleagues who were feeling so many emotions."   "We talk yoga on this podcast and we talk politics because politics is part of yoga."   "Education is the foundational strength of a country."   "We need to ask what's underneath this if we really want to build safer communities for everyone."   "Having someone like Trump elected in the US definitely does make me ask a lot more questions, but it also makes me look inward."   "Do the work that you are here to do."

Our societies, our norms, our values are all shaped by stories from the past. Devdutt Pattanaik joins Amit Varma in episode 404 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, our society and why we should take mythology seriously. Note: This is Part 1 of a 12-hour episode, being uploaded in two parts now because Spotify and YouTube don't allow uploads over 12 hours. So if you are on another podcast app, just play the full version if it is there! (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out 1. Devdutt Pattanaik on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Wikipedia, YouTube, Amazon and his own website. 2. Myth = Mithya: Decoding Hindu Mythology -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 3. The Girl Who Chose -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 4. The Boys Who Fought -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 5. Ramayana Versus Mahabharata -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 6. My Gita -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 7. Bahubali: 63 Insights into Jainism -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 8. Sati Savitri -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 9. Business Sutra -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 10. Ahimsa: 100 Reflections on the Harappan Civilization -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 11. Olympus -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 12. Eden -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 13. East vs West -- The Myths That Mystify -- Devdutt Pattanaik's 2009 TED Talk. 14. Today My Mother Came Home -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 15. The Incredible Curiosities of Mukulika Banerjee — Episode 276 of The Seen and the Unseen. 16. The Life and Times of Mrinal Pande — Episode 263 of The Seen and the Unseen. 17. Sara Rai Inhales Literature — Episode 255 of The Seen and the Unseen. 18. The Life and Times of Shanta Gokhale — Episode 311 of The Seen and the Unseen. 19. Yuganta -- Irawati Karve. 20. Women in Indian History — Episode 144 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Ira Mukhoty). 21. The Jewel in the Crown -- BBC TV series. 22. Heat and Dust -- James Ivory. 23. The Sexual Outlaw -- John Rechy. 24. Bombay Dost and Gay Bombay. 25. The Double ‘Thank You' Moment — John Stossel. 26. The Kama Sutra. 27. Liberty -- Isaiah Berlin. 28. Thought and Choice in Chess -- Adriaan de Groot. 29. The Seven Basic Plots -- Christopher Booker. 30. The Seven Basic Plots -- Episode 69 of Everything is Everything. 31. The Hero with a Thousand Faces -- Joseph Campbell. 32. The Big Questions -- Steven Landsburg. 33. 300 Ramayanas — AK Ramanujan. 33. The egg came before the chicken. 34. The Evolution of Cooperation — Robert Axelrod. 35. The Trees -- Philip Larkin. 36. Who We Are and How We Got Here — David Reich. 37. Early Indians — Tony Joseph. 38. Tony Joseph's episode on The Seen and the Unseen. 39. A Life in Indian Politics — Episode 149 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Jayaprakash Narayan). 40. The BJP Before Modi — Episode 202 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Vinay Sitapati). 41. Jugalbandi -- Vinay Sitapati. 42. Perfect Days -- Wim Wenders. 43. The Loneliness of the Indian Woman — Episode 259 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shrayana Bhattacharya). 44. The Loneliness of the Indian Man — Episode 303 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Nikhil Taneja). 45. Mary Wollstonecraft and bell hooks. 46. If India Was Five Days Old -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 47. The Road to Freedom — Arthur C Brooks. 48. The Master and His Emissary -- Iain McGilchrist. 49. This Be The Verse — Philip Larkin. 50. Human -- Michael Gazzaniga. 51. The Elephant in the Brain — Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson. 52. The Blank Slate -- Steven Pinker. 53. Amitava Kumar Finds the Breath of Life — Episode 265 of The Seen and the Unseen. 54. Wanderers, Kings, Merchants — Peggy Mohan. 55. Understanding India Through Its Languages — Episode 232 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Peggy Mohan). 56. The Reformers -- Episode 28 of Everything is Everything. 57. The Golden Bough -- James Frazer. 58. Myth And Reality: Studies In The Formation Of Indian Culture -- DD Kosambi. 59. Srimad Bhagavatam -- Kamala Subramaniam. 60. Boris Vallejo on Instagram, Wikipedia and his own website. 61. The Last Temptation Of Christ -- Nikos Kazantzakis. 62. The Last Temptation Of Christ -- Martin Scorcese. 63. Jeff Bezos on The Lex Fridman Podcast.  64. The Poem of the Killing of Meghnad -- Michael Madhusudan Dutt. 65. Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil — Hannah Arendt. 66. The Crown -- Created by Peter Morgan. 67. Profit = Philanthropy — Amit Varma. 68. Imaginary Number — Vijay Seshadri. 69. The Buddha's Footprint -- Johan Elverskog. 70. A Prehistory of Hinduism -- Manu Devadevan. 71. The ‘Early Medieval' Origins of India -- Manu Devadevan. 72. Unmasking Buddhism -- Bernard Faure. 73. The Red Thread -- Bernard Faure. 74. The Power of Denial -- Bernard Faure. 75. The Thousand and One Lives of the Buddha -- Bernard Faure. 76. A Modern Look At Ancient Chinese Theory Of Language -- Chad Hansen. 77. Hermann Kulke, Umakant Mishra and Ganesh Devy on Amazon. 78. The Hours -- Michael Cunningham. 79. The Hours -- Stephen Daldry. 79. Ancestral Dravidian languages in Indus Civilization -- Bahata Ansumali Mukhopadhyay. 80. Myth -- Laurence Coupe. This episode is sponsored by Rang De, a platform that enables individuals to invest in farmers, rural entrepreneurs and artisans. Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. Amit and Ajay also bring out a weekly YouTube show, Everything is Everything. Have you watched it yet? You must! And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘Tell' by Simahina.

Our societies, our norms, our values are all shaped by stories from the past. Devdutt Pattanaik joins Amit Varma in episode 404 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, our society and why we should take mythology seriously. Note: This is Part 2 of a 12-hour episode, being uploaded in two parts now because Spotify and YouTube don't allow uploads over 12 hours. So do listen to Part 1 first -- and if you are on another podcast app, just play the full version if it is there! (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out 1. Devdutt Pattanaik on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Wikipedia, YouTube, Amazon and his own website. 2. Myth = Mithya: Decoding Hindu Mythology -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 3. The Girl Who Chose -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 4. The Boys Who Fought -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 5. Ramayana Versus Mahabharata -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 6. My Gita -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 7. Bahubali: 63 Insights into Jainism -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 8. Sati Savitri -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 9. Business Sutra -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 10. Ahimsa: 100 Reflections on the Harappan Civilization -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 11. Olympus -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 12. Eden -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 13. East vs West -- The Myths That Mystify -- Devdutt Pattanaik's 2009 TED Talk. 14. Today My Mother Came Home -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 15. The Incredible Curiosities of Mukulika Banerjee — Episode 276 of The Seen and the Unseen. 16. The Life and Times of Mrinal Pande — Episode 263 of The Seen and the Unseen. 17. Sara Rai Inhales Literature — Episode 255 of The Seen and the Unseen. 18. The Life and Times of Shanta Gokhale — Episode 311 of The Seen and the Unseen. 19. Yuganta -- Irawati Karve. 20. Women in Indian History — Episode 144 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Ira Mukhoty). 21. The Jewel in the Crown -- BBC TV series. 22. Heat and Dust -- James Ivory. 23. The Sexual Outlaw -- John Rechy. 24. Bombay Dost and Gay Bombay. 25. The Double ‘Thank You' Moment — John Stossel. 26. The Kama Sutra. 27. Liberty -- Isaiah Berlin. 28. Thought and Choice in Chess -- Adriaan de Groot. 29. The Seven Basic Plots -- Christopher Booker. 30. The Seven Basic Plots -- Episode 69 of Everything is Everything. 31. The Hero with a Thousand Faces -- Joseph Campbell. 32. The Big Questions -- Steven Landsburg. 33. 300 Ramayanas — AK Ramanujan. 33. The egg came before the chicken. 34. The Evolution of Cooperation — Robert Axelrod. 35. The Trees -- Philip Larkin. 36. Who We Are and How We Got Here — David Reich. 37. Early Indians — Tony Joseph. 38. Tony Joseph's episode on The Seen and the Unseen. 39. A Life in Indian Politics — Episode 149 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Jayaprakash Narayan). 40. The BJP Before Modi — Episode 202 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Vinay Sitapati). 41. Jugalbandi -- Vinay Sitapati. 42. Perfect Days -- Wim Wenders. 43. The Loneliness of the Indian Woman — Episode 259 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Shrayana Bhattacharya). 44. The Loneliness of the Indian Man — Episode 303 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Nikhil Taneja). 45. Mary Wollstonecraft and bell hooks. 46. If India Was Five Days Old -- Devdutt Pattanaik. 47. The Road to Freedom — Arthur C Brooks. 48. The Master and His Emissary -- Iain McGilchrist. 49. This Be The Verse — Philip Larkin. 50. Human -- Michael Gazzaniga. 51. The Elephant in the Brain — Kevin Simler and Robin Hanson. 52. The Blank Slate -- Steven Pinker. 53. Amitava Kumar Finds the Breath of Life — Episode 265 of The Seen and the Unseen. 54. Wanderers, Kings, Merchants — Peggy Mohan. 55. Understanding India Through Its Languages — Episode 232 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Peggy Mohan). 56. The Reformers -- Episode 28 of Everything is Everything. 57. The Golden Bough -- James Frazer. 58. Myth And Reality: Studies In The Formation Of Indian Culture -- DD Kosambi. 59. Srimad Bhagavatam -- Kamala Subramaniam. 60. Boris Vallejo on Instagram, Wikipedia and his own website. 61. The Last Temptation Of Christ -- Nikos Kazantzakis. 62. The Last Temptation Of Christ -- Martin Scorcese. 63. Jeff Bezos on The Lex Fridman Podcast.  64. The Poem of the Killing of Meghnad -- Michael Madhusudan Dutt. 65. Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil — Hannah Arendt. 66. The Crown -- Created by Peter Morgan. 67. Profit = Philanthropy — Amit Varma. 68. Imaginary Number — Vijay Seshadri. 69. The Buddha's Footprint -- Johan Elverskog. 70. A Prehistory of Hinduism -- Manu Devadevan. 71. The ‘Early Medieval' Origins of India -- Manu Devadevan. 72. Unmasking Buddhism -- Bernard Faure. 73. The Red Thread -- Bernard Faure. 74. The Power of Denial -- Bernard Faure. 75. The Thousand and One Lives of the Buddha -- Bernard Faure. 76. A Modern Look At Ancient Chinese Theory Of Language -- Chad Hansen. 77. Hermann Kulke, Umakant Mishra and Ganesh Devy on Amazon. 78. The Hours -- Michael Cunningham. 79. The Hours -- Stephen Daldry. 79. Ancestral Dravidian languages in Indus Civilization -- Bahata Ansumali Mukhopadhyay. 80. Myth -- Laurence Coupe. This episode is sponsored by Rang De, a platform that enables individuals to invest in farmers, rural entrepreneurs and artisans. Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. Amit and Ajay also bring out a weekly YouTube show, Everything is Everything. Have you watched it yet? You must! And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: ‘Tell' by Simahina.

Babes, it's time to get serious about being an ethical human! Come with me as I visit the touchstones of yogic philosophy in this new series on The Yamas & Niyamas. Will your karma be ruined if you spray the ants in your bathtub? If you practice long enough, can you go invisible? Will meditation lead to levitation? Let's find out together! Starting at the beginning with Ahimsa, non-harming. Lets gooooooo! Check out the accompanying Yoga Nidra FREE ON PATREON!JOIN THE PATREON! EMAIL THE POD! thisbodypodcast@gmail.comFOLLOW ON IG! @sofiaforever @this_body_podcast

En Ivoox puedes encontrar sólo algunos de los audios de Mindalia. Para escuchar las 4 grabaciones diarias que publicamos entra en https://www.mindaliatelevision.com. Si deseas ver el vídeo perteneciente a este audio, pincha aquí: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayTHPcyG1UE&t=5s ¿Qué es realmente un exorcista y qué implica su trabajo? ¿A qué tipo de energías y entidades debe enfrentarse un exorcista? ¿Existen los demonios tal y como los conocemos? Si eres amante del misterio, recibe respuesta a estas y otras preguntas junto a Sol Ahimsa en Mindalia; más allá de religiones, creencias o falsas leyendas. Sol Ahimsa Pedagoga, astróloga, terapeuta energética, canalizadora, escritora, investigadora del misterio y conferenciante. Infórmate de todo el programa en: https://www.mindalia.com/television/ **CON PREGUNTAS AL FINAL DE LA CONFERENCIA PARA RESOLVER TUS DUDAS *** Si te parece interesante.... ¡COMPÁRTELO!! :-) #Exorcismo #entidades #misterio -----------INFORMACIÓN SOBRE MINDALIA--------- Mindalia.com es una ONG internacional sin ánimo de lucro. Nuestra misión es la difusión universal de contenidos para la mejora de la consciencia espiritual, mental y física. -Apóyanos con tu donación en este enlace: https://streamelements.com/mindaliapl... -Colabora con el mundo suscribiéndote a este canal, dejándonos un comentario de energía positiva en nuestros vídeos y compartiéndolos. De esta forma, este conocimiento llegará a mucha más gente. - Sitio web: https://www.mindalia.com - Facebook: / mindalia.ayuda - Instagram: / mindalia_com - Twitch: / mindaliacom - Vaughn: https://vaughn.live/mindalia - Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Mindalia.com *Mindalia.com no se hace responsable de las opiniones vertidas en este vídeo, ni necesariamente participa de ellas. *Mindalia.com no se responsabiliza de la fiabilidad de las informaciones de este vídeo, cualquiera sea su origen. *Este vídeo es exclusivamente informativo.

We all know that yoga is much more than a physical practice; it is underpinned by a framework of philosophy that is centuries old. But as a yoga teacher, you may or may not have incorporated this theoretical understanding into daily action - or helped your students do so.  So today we talk about the practical application of some key yoga sutras with returning guest Diane Malaspina PhD. In this episode, Diane helps host Rachel appreciate how three of Patanjali's sutras apply to the challenges we face in daily modern life.  Listen in as we discuss the balancing act we must manage to realize any important long term goals, and how self-compassion can be a powerful tool for connection. — Show Notes: Defining the yoga sutras [3:16] What yoga philosophy teaches us about the nature of life [6:58] Committed practice (abhyasa) & non-attachment (vairagya) [10:54] Rolf Gates' definition of abhyasa [14:35] Another definition of sutras 1:12-1:16 – “Trust the Process” [19:42] Ahimsa as a counter to fear & polarization [30:36] The change begins with us; self-compassion leads to connection [35:07] Boundaries as a sustainable balance to Ahimsa [48:15] More resources & Diane's Yoga Medicine courses [51:02] — Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Inside the Yoga Sutras – The Path to Freedom Online Course Exploring the Yamas through Meditation & Practice Online Course Join Diane LIVE & IN-PERSON for the Yoga Medicine® Resilience Retreat from Nov 2nd – 3rd in Santa Rosa, CA Suggested reading: Meditations from the Mat, Rolf Gates The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Chip Hartranft The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Swami Satchidananda Inside the Yoga Sutras, Jaganath Carrera Kristin Neff, Self Compassion Journaling Previous Yoga Medicine® Podcast Episodes with Diane Malaspina PhD: 04: Find Ease in Uncertainty 31: The Power of Intention 57: Drishti, the Potency of Our Focus – Research Roundup Connect with Diane Malaspina:          Facebook | Instagram | Diane Malaspina You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-121. And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.

Are you a dedicated yogi who spends hours on the mat or a yoga teacher ready to dive deeper into the heart of yoga philosophy? This episode is designed to guide you through a gentle, meditative journey through the eight limbs of yoga, offering an experience beyond traditional philosophy talks. In this soothing meditation, we don't simply talk about the teachings of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Instead, we move through them slowly, inviting you to feel and embody these ancient principles. We explore the wisdom of each limb—ethical living, personal discipline, breath control, and deep meditation—guiding you toward balance, clarity, and unity with your true self. This journey is perfect for those looking to integrate yoga philosophy more deeply into their practice, as well as for yoga teachers who want to explore these teachings or share them with students in a more profound way. For a deeper immersion, my course on Insight Timer, "An Embodiment Journey Into The Eight Limbs Of Yoga⁠⁠" offers eight sessions that fully explore each limb of yoga. You can also support your practice of self-reflection and gratitude with my Gratitude & Meditation Journal⁠⁠, available on Amazon, designed to complement your spiritual journey. Join me in this meditative experience and allow the wisdom of yoga to unfold from within. Related Yogic Philosophy Meditations: ⁠The practice of Ahimsa through Self-Care⁠ ⁠Cultivating Inner Peace Through The Ancient Art Of Drishti⁠ ⁠Serenity By The Sea: An Ujjayi Breath Meditation Please remember to comment and leave a 5 star review on the show!

In dieser Episode lade ich dich ein, mit mir tief in ein zentrales Prinzip des Yoga Sutra einzutauchen – Ahimsa, die Kunst der Gewaltlosigkeit.

In this solo episode, host Amy Wheeler explores the concept of Ahimsa (non-harming) and being in relationship with one another as the key guiding principle for making ethical decisions and policies in both individual and organizational contexts. Amy focuses on how yoga organizations like Yoga Alliance and the International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) can enhance their decision-making processes by prioritizing non-harming, inclusivity, and community involvement from the ground up. What is Ahimsa?Amy defines Ahimsa as non-harming and non-violence toward oneself, others, and the environment. Ahimsa applies to emotional, mental, financial, community and societal well-being, guiding how we treat ourselves and each other. Ahimsa as a Guiding Principle in Organizational DecisionsAmy explores how Ahimsa can shape ethical decision-making in yoga organizations, including Yoga Alliance and IAYT. She encourages a review of their policies and decision-making frameworks to ensure that they uphold the values of non-harming, transparency, and inclusivity. Amy discusses the importance of community involvement in shaping these policies, particularly through a collaborative, ground-up approach that empowers individuals and organizations to take shared responsibility for one another. Humanistic Secularism and Its Connection to Yoga EthicsAmy discusses humanistic secularism as an ethical framework based on human values like empathy, social responsibility, and inclusivity, without relying on religious or spiritual beliefs. She highlights how this worldview aligns with Ahimsa and discusses its practical application in modern decision-making, both in personal choices and at the organizational level. Amy also discusses the challenges that organizations face in maintaining ethical practices in a fast-paced, competitive environment and provides solutions on how to stay aligned with Ahimsa. Call to ActionAmy invites listeners to join the new Facebook Group, "The Future of Yoga Therapy," to voice their opinions, introduce themselves, and participate in shaping the future of yoga therapy. This is a space for meaningful dialogue about ethical decision-making and shared responsibility within the yoga community, with a focus on Ahimsa and being in relationship with one another as a grounding foundational principle. Follow Us:Website: TheOptimalState.comInstagram: @TheOptimalStateFacebook: The Optimal State of LivingDon't forget to subscribe to The Yoga Therapy Hour for more expert discussions on yoga therapy and emotional well-being! Additional Resources with Amy Wheeler:University of Minnesota Therapeutic Yoga SeriesPolyvagal Institute Mighty App7-Week Course on Yoga, Yoga Therapy & Polyvagal TheoryOptimal State Mobile AppOptimal State and Yoga Therapy Hour Patreon

Ahimsa or non-harming is a central value of yoga philosophy, but looking at the world around us it's all too easy to find examples of systemic suffering that seem impossible to solve. Today's episode tackles one such issue; gender-based violence and sex trafficking. Host Rachel speaks with Sarah Symons, founder of international non-profit Her Future Coalition which has been working since 2005 to ensure that survivors of trafficking have what they need to remain free, safe and independent. As well as sharing her own story, Sarah gives tips for those wanting to get involved in this or any other service work, including the importance of starting with a single step, listening to those who are closest to the issue, making mistakes and learning from them, and focusing your energy on the positives. — Show Notes: The mission of Her Future Coalition [2:17] Why it's so difficult to face gender-based violence [3:25] Sarah takes her inspiration from survivors [7:04] Early mistakes: trying to rush the healing process [10:26] Survivors often can't return to their family [13:38] Benefits of the shelter environment for survivors [17:05] The power of non-verbal healing modalities – art, movement, games [18:59] Looking to the long-term: vocational education [22:39] Ripple effect: Survivors become part of the solution [24:50] Handling despair [28:51] Keys to success in service work [31:26] Savoring joy [34:48] Final takeaways [40:04] — Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Previous Yoga Medicine® Podcast Episodes: 37: Yoga as Service with Amanda Cunningham Yoga Medicine® Seva Foundation Connect with Sarah Symons:          Facebook | Instagram | Her Future Coalition | TEDx You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at YogaMedicine.com/podcast-117. And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.

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En Ivoox puedes encontrar sólo algunos de los audios de Mindalia. Para escuchar las 4 grabaciones diarias que publicamos entra en https://www.mindaliatelevision.com. Si deseas ver el vídeo perteneciente a este audio, pincha aquí: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FI8_IqgGezs Si deseas ver el vídeo completo ve al siguiente enlace: https://youtube.com/live/ezk7WHMGvxk Cuando hablamos de ángeles y demonios, rápidamente nos posicionamos al lado de los ángeles, pero ¿y si conocieras que la realidad no tiene nada que ver con lo que se piensa?, ¿qué son en realidad? Después de conocer esta información, finalmente se caerán muchas de tus creencias, sabrás realmente de donde surgieron estos conceptos, quién dijo que unos eran los buenos y otros los malos cuando no es así en realidad. Sol Ahimsa Diplomada en Educación Especial, Logopeda y Licenciada en Pedagogía, compaginó sus estudios con otras materias como Astrología Tradicional y Kármica, Simbología, Sanación, Vidas Pasadas, Registros Akáshicos y conexión con otros seres y planos. #SolAhimsa #Ángeles #Espiritualidad ------------INFORMACIÓN SOBRE MINDALIA---------- Mindalia.com es una ONG internacional sin ánimo de lucro. Nuestra misión es la difusión universal de contenidos para la mejora de la consciencia espiritual, mental y física. -Apóyanos con tu donación en este enlace: https://streamelements.com/mindaliapl... -Colabora con el mundo suscribiéndote a este canal, dejándonos un comentario de energía positiva en nuestros vídeos y compartiéndolos. De esta forma, este conocimiento llegará a mucha más gente. - Sitio web: https://www.mindalia.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindalia.ayuda/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindalia_com/ - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mindaliacom - Vaughn: https://vaughn.live/mindalia - Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Mindalia.com *Mindalia.com no se hace responsable de las opiniones vertidas en este vídeo, ni necesariamente participa de ellas. *Mindalia.com no se responsabiliza de la fiabilidad de las informaciones de este vídeo, cualquiera sea su origen. *Este vídeo es exclusivamente informativo.

In this enlightening episode of "The Shift with CJ," our host CJ sits down with the remarkable Saahil Mehta. Saahil is not just an entrepreneur and coach but also a passionate mountaineer and the author of an insightful book on decluttering life. Tune in to discover practical tips and profound wisdom on how to declutter your life and find true meaning. Saahil shares his journey and philosophies, making this episode a must-listen for anyone feeling overwhelmed or stuck in their lives.Key Takeaways:Decluttering Starts from Within:Saahil emphasizes that decluttering your life begins with understanding and addressing the internal chaos. It's not just about organizing your physical space but also about clearing mental and emotional clutter.The Importance of Non-Violence:Saahil discusses the concept of Ahimsa (non-violence) and how it should be applied internally first. Recognizing and resolving internal conflicts can help prevent outward expressions of anger and violence.Embracing Forgiveness:Forgiveness is crucial for personal peace. Saahil highlights that forgiving others is less about them and more about freeing yourself from the burden of grudges and resentment.Impact of Labels:Identifying and shedding the labels placed upon us by society and ourselves is essential for personal growth. These labels often limit our potential and create unnecessary pressures.Happiness Lies Within:True happiness is not contingent on external achievements or possessions. It is a choice we make internally, independent of our circumstances.Five Practical Tips to Improve Your Life Today:Practice Self-Awareness:Regularly check in with yourself to identify any internal conflicts or negative emotions. Journaling or meditation can be effective tools for this.Simplify Your Surroundings:Start with decluttering your physical environment. A tidy space can significantly improve your mental clarity and overall well-being.Forgive Yourself and Others:Write a letter of forgiveness to yourself. Acknowledge past mistakes and let go of the guilt and shame associated with them.Set Clear Goals:Define what success and happiness mean to you. Write down your goals and focus your energy on actions that align with these objectives.Limit Negative Influences:Be mindful of the people and content you surround yourself with. Distance yourself from negativity and seek out positive, supportive influences.Inspirational Quotes:"To forgive is to set the prisoner free, only to realize the prisoner was you." - Henry Smith"Why worry? If you can do something about it, then do it. If you can't, then accept it and move on."About the Guest: Saahil Mehta is an accomplished entrepreneur, coach, and mountaineer. He has dedicated his life to helping others find clarity and purpose through the art of decluttering. His book offers practical advice on simplifying life and achieving lasting happiness.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saahilmehtaofficial/

This episode is going to crush every stereotype you've ever had about *meathead* bodybuilders. We've got goals, we've got grit, and we even have some woo-woo shit.Nimai Delgado is a plant-based professional bodybuilder (and so much more). He shares his unique upbringing, which actually led him to be a lacto-vegetarian from birth until he became vegan in 2014.Growing up in a Hare Krishna organic farm community, Nimai was exposed to spirituality and the compassionate principle of Ahimsa, which is the root of his viewpoint on eating ethically with a plant based diet.Now onto the questions from my nutritionist brain…where do you get all your protein, dude? *Surprise! It's not actually that hard.*Nimai explains how he calculates his macros and how easy it is to pack in beautiful natural protein through tempeh, tofu, lentils, bean pastas and other natural sources.And yes! This way of eating totally gave him his bodybuilder physique.He won his first competition in a tested league, and when naysayers said he couldn't win against builders on gear (an industry word for steroids and illegal supplements) in the untested leagues, he said, watch me. Ultimately, he became a plant-based pro-level bodybuilder in just a year and a half of bodybuilding.You'll catch in this conversation how Nimai never lets the doubt of others hold him back. This level of self-belief and resilience fuels him constantly. Whether it's doubts about winning a competition or haters on the internet, he never puts a limit on his accomplishments.He actually shares this really great manifestation exercise, and I want to challenge all of my listeners to really go all in on this.Listen to the episode, dream that dream life, and listen for the yes-buts. Because, as Nimai says, that's where your work starts!What's Inside:Can you build and sustain a pro-physique with plant based eating?How to get enough protein when you're not eating meat (spoiler, it's easier than you think).Using self-serving thoughts and self belief to fuel and fulfill personal goals. How to be resilient in the face of anonymous internet haters.Nimai had a pretty cool and unique story, and man am I inspired by the way he fuelled his self belief all the way to pro bodybuilding. Please tell me you did his totally awesome manifestation exercise.  What were your “yes, buts”? What are you gonna do about it? Let me know on Insta!Mentioned In This Episode:Nimai Delgado (@nimai_delgado) on InstagramTransform Your Body & Habits In 28 Days.  Guaranteed. Fit Feels Good (@oonaghduncan) on Instagraminfo@fitfeelsgood.com 

This episode is Part 10 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Ishvara Pranidhana is the fifth Niyama and it translates to surrender.We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series sparks your interest we'd encourage you to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you!This is what we spoke about during the episodeNischala Joy Devi translates Ishvara Pranidhana as wholehearted dedication. Through wholehearted dedication, we become intoxicated with the divine.What does Ishvara Pranidhana look like in our modern world? Ishvara Pranidhana is looked at as one of the most important Niyamas. If we are to practise this, everything else just falls into place.If you are looking for a fast track to enlightenment and bliss, combine Tapas, Svadhyaya, and Ishvara Pranidhana. These are described as Kriya Yoga or yoga in action.The whole reason to practise yoga is to quieten the mind.If you're just joining us, we recommend starting from Part 1 to fully experience the logical flow of these Yogic philosophies. Here's a quick recap: We've covered Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (proper use of energy), Aparigraha (detachment), Saucha (simplicity), Santosha (acceptance), Tapas (discipline), Svadhyaya (self-study). Listen to:410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas Series414: The Art of Detachment, Aparigraha in Yoga | Yamas Series415: Exploring Saucha with Simplicity | Niyamas Series416: Santosha, the Life Saving Practice | Niyamas Series417: Devotional Discipline, the Power of Tapas | Niyamas Series418: The Path of Self-Study, Svadhyaya | Niyamas SeriesIf you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.Always merrymaking,Emma + CarlaP.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We live in a country where there are more guns than citizens. 433 million registered guns in the USA. The culture of violence has become the norm. The false values of corruption, Competion, rivalry, unkindness,  ignornace  and inhumanity are on the rise. The only way we can turn this tide around is through shifting our individual sense of value and esteem to Ahimsa- the timeless value of being a human being.   Choosing to live in Ahimsa means choosing non violence, non-injury, and doing the work to cultivating inner harmony. Exposing or revealing dark thoughts, dark words, violent actions we give ourselves permission to open to healing our inner angst when we use these dark moments to shift our thinking, belief system away from the Otherness the binary, the duality is us/them that creates so much pain. For thirty five years Maya Tiwari has been teaching the inviolate  work of awareness through the way of Ahimsa.   Maya  has personally helped thousands to heal, and continue with her own courageous journey as she muses about "ahimsa" from a very personal point of view. Through the Peace Mandala World Tours she has guided more than one million people in the Vow of  Ahimsa. We invite you to listen, learn, share and, most of all, join us in the way of Ahimsa.Support the Show.May Peace Be Your Journey~www.mayatiwari.comwww.facebook.com/mayatiwariahimsa.Buzzsprout.com

This episode is Part 9 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Svadhyaya is the fourth Niyama and it's the practice of self-study and study of the divine.We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series sparks your interest we'd encourage you to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you!This is what we spoke about during the episodeNischala Joy Devi translates Svadhyaya as the sacred study of the divine through scripture, nature and introspection. If we do that, this will guide us to the supreme self.Svadhyaya invites us to look within and at the external, and realise that it's all connected.It invites us to the questions "who am I?", "why am I here?", and "how do I wanna live my life?".Always be willing for your concept of reality to change as your consciousness brightens. We have to be willing to let go of the old to welcome in the new.These Yamas and Niyamas can be incorporated into your daily yoga practice—both on and off the mat.If you're just joining us, we recommend starting from Part 1 to fully experience the logical flow of these Yogic philosophies. Here's a quick recap: We've covered Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (proper use of energy), Aparigraha (detachment), Saucha (simplicity), Santosha (acceptance), and Tapas (discipline). Listen to:410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas Series414: The Art of Detachment, Aparigraha in Yoga | Yamas Series415: Exploring Saucha with Simplicity | Niyamas Series416: Santosha, the Life Saving Practice | Niyamas Series417: Devotional Discipline, the Power of Tapas | Niyamas SeriesIf you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.Always merrymaking,Emma + CarlaP.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is Part 8 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Tapas is the third Niyama and it traditionally translates to discipline.We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series sparks your interest we'd encourage you to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you!This is what we spoke about during the episodeSometimes the word "discipline" comes with negative connotations, so we like to add in "devotional discipline". Even when we're practising discipline, we need an element of love, compassion and forgiveness.Tapas is required if you would like to welcome any kind of change.Things are not always pleasant, but we have to move through those obstacles in order to keep going forward.In regards to MerryBody, Tapas is not just about being disciplined, but it's about how we do the things that we're being disciplined with.Tapas isn't about pushing ourselves to the brink. It's about honouring our bodies and minds, and knowing when to rest.Nischala Joy Devi translates Tapas as living life with zeal and sincerity. When we are disciplined, it invokes this inner flame within us.If you're just joining us, we recommend starting from Part 1 to fully experience the logical flow of these Yogic philosophies. Here's a quick recap: We've covered Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (proper use of energy), Aparigraha (detachment), and Saucha (simplicity). Listen to:410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas Series414: The Art of Detachment, Aparigraha in Yoga | Yamas Series415: Exploring Saucha with Simplicity | Niyamas Series416: Santosha, the Life Saving Practice | Niyamas SeriesIf you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.Always merrymaking,Emma + CarlaP.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is Part 7 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Santosha is the second Niyama and it translates to contentment and acceptance.We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If anything within this Yama and Niyamas Series sparks your interest we'd suggest to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you! Exciting!This is what we spoke about during the episodePersonally and professionally, Santosha is the backbone of everything we do here at MerryBody. It was a life-changing practice for us, particularly for our body image.When you practise acceptance, suddenly, you feel free and able to experience joy just the way that you are. Then, you become more harmonious.Societal pressures affect our self-esteem and Santosha acts as a shield against them. And the more that you practice it, the more easily it comes.Nischala Joy Devi translates Santosha as when at peace and content with oneself and others, supreme joy is celebrated.Santosha is an agreement of faith that we make with our divine self. We no longer see ourselves in the things that we have or in what we look like, instead we identify with the person within.Yoga is so much more than a down dog or the splits. It's so much more than the physical practice. It goes so much deeper.If you're just joining us, we recommend starting from Part 1 to fully experience the logical flow of these Yogic philosophies. Here's a quick recap: We've covered Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (proper use of energy), Aparigraha (detachment), and Saucha (simplicity). Listen to:410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas Series414: The Art of Detachment, Aparigraha in Yoga | Yamas Series415: Exploring Saucha with Simplicity | Niyamas SeriesIf you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.Always merrymaking,Emma + CarlaP.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is Part 6 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Nischala Joy Devi translates the Niyamas as an evolution toward harmony. If you practice the 5 Niyamas, you will move toward a more harmonious you. Saucha is the first Niyama which is translated as detoxification and cleanliness.We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If anything within this Yama and Niyamas Series sparks your interest we'd suggest to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you! Exciting!This is what we spoke about during the episodePatanjali reminds us to go a little bit deeper, Suacha is not just about taking a shower. Pumping of the Big 6 (Stop Chasing Pain on Instagram) is a wonderful way of practising Saucha or detoxification when starting your day and it only takes about 30 seconds. Tap under your collarbone, behind your ears, shoulders, stomach, groin, and behind the knees, then bounce!Nischala Joy Devi says that through simplicity and continual refinement, the body, thoughts, and emotions become clear reflections of the self within.Our inner luminosity shines through continual refinement.Where can we simplify? Where is it that less is actually more for you?If you're just joining us, we recommend starting from Part 1 to fully experience the logical flow of these Yogic philosophies. Here's a quick recap: We've covered Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Brahmacharya (proper use of energy), and Aparigraha (detachment). Listen to:410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas Series414: The Art of Detachment, Aparigraha in Yoga | Yamas SeriesIf you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.Always merrymaking,Emma + CarlaP.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Concept of Peace: Siva discusses peace as a profound state of consciousness that goes beyond the absence of conflict. It involves a sense of awe and connection with the beauty of creation and the presence of the divine in the world.Path to Peace and Creativity: Siva shares that his journey to inner peace began in childhood through imaginative play. As an adult, he continues to achieve this state through creative endeavors such as music, art, and writing, viewing life itself as an art form.Illusions and Materialism: He talks about the illusions of the material world (Maya) and how they can be distracting and distressing. Engaging in creative activities helps transcend these illusions and connect with a deeper reality.Spiritual Practices: Emphasizing non-violence (Ahimsa), Siva highlights the importance of cultivating love, kindness, and compassion. He also discusses the need to understand different perspectives and resolve conflicts through reconciliation and understanding.Role of Music and Nature: Siva reflects on how music and nature have been central to his life and well-being. Immersing oneself in nature and creative pursuits helps maintain balance and counter the disturbances of modern, materialistic life.--Stephen (Siva) Longfellow FiskeBorn into a musical and artistic family in New York City, Stephen was a natural in singing and acting, andperformed in school plays and musicals from elementary school through college. He wrote poems andsongs in his head and on paper before becoming a self-taught guitarist at the High School of Music andArt during the folkmusic era of the 60's. After attending Civil Rights Marches in New York City, Stephentravelled to Washington DC in August, 1963, to take part in the Great March on Washington whereMartin Luther King Jr. gave the “I Have A Dream” Speech which greatly impacted Stephen towards hispeace and justice activism. Greatly influenced by the songs of freedom and equality and the call forsocial justice of the Civil Rights Movement, Stephen developed his own unique folk music style, andwhile in college, did his first public performances in the Greenwich Village coffee houses, such asGerde's Folk City and the Bitter End. After college, he travelled to San Francisco where he became thelead singer and writer with an acid-rock band, “The Bycycle.” The Bycycle became booked by a majoragency and performed with such acts as Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young, Taj Mahal, Canned Heat, andJimi Hendrix. When the band broke up, Stephen began his solo career and over the years has writtenhundreds of songs and produced a dozen albums of his music. He has performed widely across the U.S.and overseas, has sung and done voice-overs on commercials, and his music has been in films and videosoundtracks. An award-winning songwriter, his songs have been covered by such well known artists asJose Feliciano and Luther Vandross. Stephen has been primarily an independent artist selling hisproducts directly to his audiences and keeping a contact list. He is an engaging performer who loves tointeract with his audiences and encourages people to sing-along. Accompanying himself on acousticguitar, he is a peace and environmental activist whose timely message in song, stories, and poetry havemade him a popular performer, always warmly and enthusiastically received by his audiences.--Jerusalem Prayer ProjectStephen Fiske Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is Part 5 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Aparigraha is the 5th Yama which translates to detachment or the idea of non-hoarding, not keeping things or grasping on to things. Let's look a little bit deeper and think bigger about this idea of detachment.We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If anything within this Yama and Niyamas Series sparks your interest we'd suggest to follow that spark... you never know where it may lead you!This is what we spoke about during the episodeOur buying and consuming habits have gone too far for our planet.The practice of detachment allows us to enjoy the journey and become more present. The journey is the goal, not the destination.Nischala Joy Devi translates Aparigraha as acknowledging abundance. Take a moment to feel gratitude for the great blessings that surround you.This practice of Detachment turned our lives and beliefs upside down in an amazing way! If you're just joining us, we recommend starting from Part 1 to fully experience the logical flow of these yogic philosophies. Here's a quick recap: We've covered Ahimsa (non-violence), Satya (truth), Asteya (non-stealing), and Brahmacharya (proper use of energy). Listen to:410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas SeriesIf you loved this episode or have more questions about this, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.Always merrymaking,Emma + CarlaP.s if you ever need further help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En Ivoox puedes encontrar sólo algunos de los audios de Mindalia. Para escuchar las 4 grabaciones diarias que publicamos entra en https://www.mindaliatelevision.com. Si deseas ver el vídeo perteneciente a este audio, pincha aquí: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFnD7fmjW_w&t=10s Si deseas ver el vídeo completo ve al siguiente enlace: https://youtube.com/live/ezk7WHMGvxk Cuando hablamos de ángeles y demonios, rápidamente nos posicionamos al lado de los ángeles, pero ¿y si conocieras que la realidad no tiene nada que ver con lo que se piensa?, ¿qué son en realidad? Después de conocer esta información, finalmente se caerán muchas de tus creencias, sabrás realmente de donde surgieron estos conceptos, quién dijo que unos eran los buenos y otros los malos cuando no es así en realidad. Sol Ahimsa Diplomada en Educación Especial, Logopeda y Licenciada en Pedagogía, compaginó sus estudios con otras materias como Astrología Tradicional y Kármica, Simbología, Sanación, Vidas Pasadas, Registros Akáshicos y conexión con otros seres y planos. #SolAhimsa #ÁngelesCaídos #Demonios #Misterio ------------INFORMACIÓN SOBRE MINDALIA---------- Mindalia.com es una ONG internacional sin ánimo de lucro. Nuestra misión es la difusión universal de contenidos para la mejora de la consciencia espiritual, mental y física. -Apóyanos con tu donación en este enlace: https://streamelements.com/mindaliapl... -Colabora con el mundo suscribiéndote a este canal, dejándonos un comentario de energía positiva en nuestros vídeos y compartiéndolos. De esta forma, este conocimiento llegará a mucha más gente. - Sitio web: https://www.mindalia.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindalia.ayuda/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindalia_com/ - Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mindaliacom - Vaughn: https://vaughn.live/mindalia - Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Mindalia.com *Mindalia.com no se hace responsable de las opiniones vertidas en este vídeo, ni necesariamente participa de ellas. *Mindalia.com no se responsabiliza de la fiabilidad de las informaciones de este vídeo, cualquiera sea su origen. *Este vídeo es exclusivamente informativo.

En Ivoox puedes encontrar sólo algunos de los audios de Mindalia. Para escuchar las 4 grabaciones diarias que publicamos entra en https://www.mindaliatelevision.com. Si deseas ver el vídeo perteneciente a este audio, pincha aquí: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhemTFIs6Ho&t=638s Son muchas las nuevas religiones o tendencias espirituales que surgieron a partir de la New Age a finales del siglo XX. De hecho, en la actualidad nos seguimos encontrando en un cruce de caminos entre la espiritualidad moderna y las raíces tradicionales. De ahí el nacimiento del catolicismo revivalista, que busca renovar o actualizar aspectos específicos de su fe. Pero, ¿podrán estas corrientes aparentemente distintas converger y entrelazarse en el panorama espiritual actual? ¿Qué desafíos presentan estas nuevas ramificaciones de la religión para los católicos? Únete a este debate junto a Sol Ahimsa. Sol Ahimsa Pedagoga, astróloga, terapeuta energética, canalizadora, escritora, investigadora del misterio y conferenciante. Infórmate de todo el programa en: http://television.mindalia.com/catego... **CON PREGUNTAS AL FINAL DE LA CONFERENCIA PARA RESOLVER TUS DUDAS *** Si te parece interesante.... ¡COMPÁRTELO!! :-) -----------INFORMACIÓN SOBRE MINDALIA--------- Mindalia.com es una ONG internacional sin ánimo de lucro. Nuestra misión es la difusión universal de contenidos para la mejora de la consciencia espiritual, mental y física. -Apóyanos con tu donación en este enlace: https://streamelements.com/mindaliapl... -Colabora con el mundo suscribiéndote a este canal, dejándonos un comentario de energía positiva en nuestros vídeos y compartiéndolos. De esta forma, este conocimiento llegará a mucha más gente. - Sitio web: https://www.mindalia.com - Facebook: / mindalia.ayuda - Instagram: / mindalia_com - Twitch: / mindaliacom - Vaughn: https://vaughn.live/mindalia - Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Mindalia.com *Mindalia.com no se hace responsable de las opiniones vertidas en este vídeo, ni necesariamente participa de ellas. *Mindalia.com no se responsabiliza de la fiabilidad de las informaciones de este vídeo, cualquiera sea su origen. *Este vídeo es exclusivamente informativo.

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En Ivoox puedes encontrar sólo algunos de los audios de Mindalia. Para escuchar las 4 grabaciones diarias que publicamos entra en https://www.mindaliatelevision.com. Si deseas ver el vídeo perteneciente a este audio, pincha aquí: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ipw7tA6yc0&t=1s Si deseas ver el vídeo completo ve al siguiente enlace: https://youtube.com/live/ezk7WHMGvxk Cuando hablamos de ángeles y demonios, rápidamente nos posicionamos al lado de los ángeles, pero ¿y si conocieras que la realidad no tiene nada que ver con lo que se piensa?, ¿qué son en realidad? Después de conocer esta información, finalmente se caerán muchas de tus creencias, sabrás realmente de donde surgieron estos conceptos, quién dijo que unos eran los buenos y otros los malos cuando no es así en realidad. Sol Ahimsa Diplomada en Educación Especial, Logopeda y Licenciada en Pedagogía, compaginó sus estudios con otras materias como Astrología Tradicional y Kármica, Simbología, Sanación, Vidas Pasadas, Registros Akáshicos y conexión con otros seres y planos. #SolAhimsa #Ángeles #Demonios #Misterio -----------INFORMACIÓN SOBRE MINDALIA--------- Mindalia.com es una ONG internacional sin ánimo de lucro. Nuestra misión es la difusión universal de contenidos para la mejora de la consciencia espiritual, mental y física. -Apóyanos con tu donación en este enlace: https://streamelements.com/mindaliapl... -Colabora con el mundo suscribiéndote a este canal, dejándonos un comentario de energía positiva en nuestros vídeos y compartiéndolos. De esta forma, este conocimiento llegará a mucha más gente. - Sitio web: https://www.mindalia.com - Facebook: / mindalia.ayuda - Instagram: / mindalia_com - Twitch: / mindaliacom - Vaughn: https://vaughn.live/mindalia - Odysee: https://odysee.com/@Mindalia.com *Mindalia.com no se hace responsable de las opiniones vertidas en este vídeo, ni necesariamente participa de ellas. *Mindalia.com no se responsabiliza de la fiabilidad de las informaciones de este vídeo, cualquiera sea su origen. *Este vídeo es exclusivamente informativo.

Hi there ,   Have you ever found yourself in the judgment trap, feeling inadequate and unworthy?   Judgement isn't just about criticizing others, but it also picks apart our flaws and magnifies our mistakes. It whispers cruel “shoulds” and “shouldn'ts,” leaving us feeling unworthy and unlovable.   Often the judgments we make on others are reflections of our own insecurities and judgements about ourselves.   The sad part about listening to judgement is that when we judge others, we close ourselves off from the beauty of their potential and the richness of their experiences.   We miss out on the opportunity to truly connect and understand one another.   But perhaps even more damaging is the judgment we inflict upon ourselves.   This week, your invitation is to consciously recognize the harmful voice of the Itty-Bitty-Shitty-Committee—the voice that tells us we're not good enough, smart enough, or worthy enough, and instead of buying into its negative narrative, choose to practice Ahimsa.   Ahimsa is the Sanskrit terms that means nonviolence towards ourselves and others.    But Ahimsa is not just about refraining from physical harm but also about abstaining from harmful thoughts and beliefs.   When we embrace Ahimsa, we break free from the cycle of self-inflicted suffering and open ourselves up to a life of compassion and grace.   Each time you notice, pause and choose to not harm yourself through judgment that creates separation from others and ourselves, you move closer towards your True Self.   Listen HERE to the full episode EP 189. Thanks for sharing it with friends who could use a little soul nourishment too.   Sending you all the good vibes and virtual hugs, Audrey