Podcast appearances and mentions of amoda maa

In this conversation, Amoda Maa and Kavi explore the intensity of our times as both a crisis and an opportunity for awakening. Amoda shares insights from her book Embodied Enlightenment, highlighting how humanity is at a pivotal evolutionary moment where consciousness is becoming aware of itself through us.  Despite the turmoil and division in the world, this darkness serves as a catalyst for transformation, challenging individuals to either collapse into fear or embrace a radical shift in awareness. Rather than offering a utopian vision of mass ascension, they discuss how the intensification of fear, anxiety, and division mirrors a deeper collective and personal reckoning.  At this threshold, each person has the opportunity to break free from old paradigms and align with the unfolding of consciousness itself.

In this podcast episode, Amoda Maa and Kavi are in conversation about the possibility of an ongoing moment-to-moment surrender to “what is”, revealing the vibrant aliveness and intelligence of life itself. They also explore some of the misconceptions of enlightenment, some of the common challenges on this journey, and emphasize the simplicity of the exhale into presence.

In this podcast episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi (host, husband, and co-founder of the Amoda Maa Foundation) about the true nature of love. They explore the difference between transactional love and an unbounded love that cannot be compromised or negotiated, and how this relates to the shift from ego-identity to awakened consciousness. Can love be known as a wholeness that is already present in being? Can love be the recognition of one's innate completeness? And what does it take to embody this knowing in everyday life?

In this podcast episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi (host, husband, and co-founder of Amoda Maa Foundation) about how embracing uncertainty and the dissolution of the ego can be profound gifts on the journey to inner freedom. By accepting life's inherent impermanence, a transformative resilience emerges, where feelings and experiences are no longer held as personal identities but as natural waves within open awareness. This journey invites a life lived in silent awareness and surrender, where each moment becomes an opportunity to meet reality without resistance or the need for certainty.

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi (husband, host, and co-founder of the Amoda Maa Foundation) about the role of community on the spiritual path. Together they explore the benefits of community, why it serves a purpose for many seekers, and how it can have an impact on our lives by providing a safe container for honesty, authenticity, and deep friendships.  Amoda and Kavi also talk about why they have recently launched the “Field of Love” Online Global Community.

In today's fast-paced world, feelings of loneliness and isolation are more common than ever. But what if your loneliness is rooted in the very idea that you're “special”? In this article, we dive into the connection between narcissism, victimhood, and complex trauma, uncovering how shame spirals keep you trapped in cycles of self-sabotage. If you've ever felt alone, stuck, or consumed by shame, this might just be the key to understanding why.The Narcissism-Victimhood Paradox: Why You're Not SpecialAt first glance, narcissism and victimhood seem like opposites. However, both are tied to a deep sense of self-focus that stems from trauma. When someone has experienced significant shame or rejection, they may develop a superiority complex or a persistent sense of victimhood. This isn't about ego—it's a defense mechanism born out of trauma. As we fixate on our pain, we reinforce the idea that we're “special,” that our suffering is unique. But this kind of self-focus leads to feelings of isolation.Shame Spirals and Self-Sabotage: How Trauma Fuels LonelinessShame is at the core of the narcissism-victimhood paradox. When unresolved trauma and shame go unchecked, they fuel a cycle of self-sabotage and loneliness. According to trauma expert Tim Fletcher, individuals caught in shame spirals often push others away—consciously or subconsciously—as a way to protect themselves from further hurt. But this self-protective behavior only deepens the isolation. The more we withdraw, the lonelier we feel.The Need for Deep Rest and the Desire to EscapeOne of the hidden effects of trauma and shame is a deep longing for rest. This isn't just about physical rest—it's about emotional and psychological rest, the kind that comes from feeling safe, supported, and cared for. Spiritual teacher Amoda Maa introduced the concept of deep rest as the ultimate release of mental chatter. I've connected this idea to how suicidal ideation often stems from this need for rest. We become trapped in a cycle of hyper-vigilance, self-criticism, and shame. The solution lies in finding ways to experience true rest by allowing others to care for us and releasing the belief that we must always carry the weight alone.Loneliness, Narcissism, and the Drama TriangleLoneliness often stems from the roles we play in what psychologists call the "drama triangle." The victim, the rescuer, and the persecutor are all roles that keep us trapped in codependent relationships and self-sabotage. The victim role, in particular, often feeds into the narcissism-victimhood paradox, where we overvalue or undervalue ourselves, pushing others away and deepening our isolation.Breaking Free: Rebalancing Your NeedsFletcher's concept of the "12 Needs" provides a helpful framework for understanding the roots of addiction, loneliness, and shame. Often, when one need—such as relational support—is unmet, we overcompensate by fulfilling another need excessively, such as seeking out addictive behaviors. For example, if you lack close relationships, you might turn to addictive pleasures like excessive screen time or overworking, all in an attempt to fill the void.The key to overcoming this is recognizing and rebalancing these needs. By addressing what's truly missing—whether it's connection, purpose, or support—you can begin to escape the narcissism-victimhood trap and find your way out of loneliness.The Power of Letting Go: You're Unique, But You're Not SpecialOne of the most powerful realizations in this journey is understanding that, while you are unique, you're not "special." This concept may seem harsh at first, but it's incredibly freeing. Letting go of the need to be "special" allows you to step out of the shame and self-focus that keeps you isolated. Recognizing that others share similar struggles can create the connection you need to heal.Practical Steps for Overcoming Shame and Loneliness* Embrace Your Uniqueness: You don't have to be special to be worthy of love and connection. Accepting that you are part of the shared human experience can ease feelings of isolation.* Find Rest Through Connection: True rest comes from feeling safe and cared for. Allow others to help you, and don't be afraid to ask for support.* Rebalance Your Needs: Address areas of your life where needs are unmet. Seek connection, creativity, and purpose to counterbalance addictive tendencies.* Break the Shame Cycle: Shame spirals keep you stuck. Focus on self-compassion and avoid self-sabotage by letting go of unrealistic expectations.* Move Beyond the Diagnostic Spiral: Constantly diagnosing your symptoms (whether mental or physical) can trap you in a cycle of anxiety. Seek professional guidance and stop relying on endless self-analysis.Final Thoughts: The Path to HealingBreaking free from loneliness and the narcissism-victimhood paradox isn't easy, but it is possible. By letting go of the need to be special and rebalancing your needs, you can begin to heal from shame and trauma. Remember, you are unique, and that's enough. Get full access to DOPEamine at dopeamine.substack.com/subscribe

In this podcast episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with her host and husband, Kavi, talking about how humanity has lost the inner connection with the divine and what it means to reclaim our divinity.  Together they touch in topics such as the externalization of God in religion, the impact on individuals and society of being disconnected from our God-essence, and the possibility of remembering the wholeness of God within as our essential nature.

In this podcast episode, we explore the contemporary culture of spirituality within the marketplace of life. Unlike in previous ages when immersion into the spiritual life was a total devotion by becoming a monk or living on the metaphorical mountaintop, or else took place in the latter years of one's life when householder duties were over, today spirituality has filtered into the mainstream culture.  Amoda Maa is in conversation with host and husband, Kavi, talking about whether this spiritual filtering into the everyday life has changed the nature of the spiritual path and if there are any obstacles and/or benefits to the marriage of the spiritual and the secular.

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with her podcast host and husband, Kavi, about the possibility of crisis as a catalyst for inner transformation. Together they explore questions such as, can we deal with crisis from deep presence, what happens to the peace and joy of awakening when life brings unexpected turbulence, and does crisis and challenge have any purpose.

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with her podcast host and husband, Kavi, about purpose and fulfillment in life. Together they dive into the deeper meaning of purpose and explore whether purpose is self-created or pre-destined. They also trace Amoda's life from an early age to the present day to illustrate the unfoldment of her life's purpose.

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi (host) and together they explore the possibility of an inner revolution of consciousness that can shift us from the insanity of ego to the recognition of our one Being-ness. Can the turbulence and intensity of the world be a catalyst for this inner transformation? And what impact does this shift have on our lives? They also explore how we can take the steps towards this inner revolution by harnessing the power of our spiritual resilience and developing our spiritual maturity.  

In this episode, Amoda Maa responds to a question from a listener about relationships after awakening. She wants to know if the nature of friendships and social interactions changes, and what there is to talk about with people who are not yet awakened. She also wants to know what happens to intimate relationships. Amoda explores this in a conversation with her husband and host, Kavi.

In this episode, Kavi invites Amoda Maa to discuss the role of the body in awakening. Together they explore how to reconcile the deepest realization of true nature (the formlessness of Being) with the unavoidable fact that we experience ourselves as form (body, sensations, perceptions). They also discuss whether the well-being of the body has an impact on the spiritual journey, and whether awakening has a direct impact on the body.

In this episode, Kavi invites Amoda Maa to explore the essence of Jiddu Krishnamurti's teachings by asking her to comment on his famous statement “The difference between you and me is, I don't mind what happens.” The conversation includes an exploration of how the mind habitually labels and categorizes all experience, how craving and aversion are a by-product of this, and how the prison of an "inner divided state" is created. The conversation also includes an examination of the difference between “not minding” and “not caring”, and whether the mind has any useful function at all. 

In this episode, host Kavi is in conversation with Amoda Maa about the parallel between the journey of spiritual awakening and the journey of life between birth and death. Together they explore such questions as, how does ego death relate to physical death, what is the value of meeting death consciously before we die, and why is there so much fear around death. 

In this episode, host Kavi is in conversation with Amoda Maa about the possibility of going beyond an intellectual understanding of nonduality. Together they explore how the truth of nondual realization can be fully lived in the ordinary human life. 

In this episode, host Kavi is in conversation with Amoda Maa about the deeper meaning of heaven and hell. Together they explore how heaven and hell are reflections of inner states of consciousness rather than places we go to after we die. 

Amoda encourages us to loosen our grip and soften the way that we respond to life and how the fundamental nature of reality is open awareness. She speaks about ending our argument with reality and meeting it with kindness, tenderness, and openness. “That is the beginning of transformation.” Amoda Maa is a spiritual teacher who, after immersion in psychospiritual practices, and experiencing her own dark night of the soul, offers meetings and retreats with seekers of peace and true fulfillment. Her teachings don't belong to any tradition or lineage although they do tap into the wisdom of many esteemed wisdom philosophies. She is the author of How to Find God in Everything: An Invitation to Awaken to Your True Nature and Transform Your World (Watkins 2008), Change Your Life Change Your World (Watkins 2012, Radical Awakening: Discovering the Radiance of Being in the Midst of Everyday Life (Watkins 2016), Embodied Enlightenment: Living Your Awakening in Every Moment (New Sarum Press 2022) and Falling Open in a World Falling Apart (Larson Publications 2020Interview Date: 3/30/2023 Tags: Amoda Maa, nondualism, India, openness, tenderness, dualism, self-righteousness, right action, Inner authority, inherited beliefs, patriarchy, surrender, grace, Personal Transformation, Spirituality

In this episode of Living an Awakened life, Amoda Maa discusses the spiritual awakening that came after many years of contemplating self-help, working on herself, looking within, trying to find out what was the source of her unhappiness, and at times deep clinical depression and trying to fix herself.Susan and Amoda discuss:the sudden, expected awakening Amoda experienced  in the midst of depressionthe question she askedAmoda's experience of awakening whether or not it is necessary for awakening to be integrated into one's lifethe arising of the inner impulse to teachthe importance of deep listeninghow to work with teachings such as the body and the world are illusionsAmoda also discusses her upcoming live Masterclass series, “Unconditional Openness, the Way of Freedom”, beginning June 5th.For further information and the link to join the Masterclass click here. Support the showIf you are interested in exploring spiritual awakening, we invite you to register for our free 7 Days to Awakening self study course, created by Lisa Natoli and Bill Free.Learn more about the The Awareness Podcast and access show notes for every episode at: www.teachersofgod.org/podcastLearn more about The Teachers of God Foundation at: www.teachersofgod.org Original music by Omashar

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi about the deeper essence of the tantric and nondual approaches to enlightenment. Together they explore whether these two seemingly very different paths are in opposition to each other or whether they actually end up in the same realization of true nature. They also discuss how these two paths merged in Amoda's personal experience of awakening and how this unified approach is at the core of her teaching today. 

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with David Ellzey to explore the relationship between the spiritual path and expression from a place of inner stillness. In particular, they touch on questions such as how does expression in the world flow differently from awakened consciousness, what happens to the “doer”, and is the living of life itself an art form. The conversation is facilitated by Kavi.  About David Ellzey: David is an author, coach, public speaker, and mime artist. He is steeped in the nondual realization that permeates all his work. www.davidellzey.com 

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi, and together they explore the possibility of meeting the world from a non-reactive place within and whether this makes a difference to our individual and collective reality.  The poem Kavi quotes at the start of this podcast is: The storm rages The lighthouse stands Rooted in stillness Casting its light Into the darkness.

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi about the recognition of openness as our essential nature and how this is the foundation of true freedom, touching on topics such as “becoming aware of awareness” and “the unconditionality of openness”. 

In this episode, Amoda Maa speaks with Kavi about the metaphor of the crucifixion and how it relates to the spiritual journey. Together they explore the nature of suffering and how it can be a doorway to a deeper dimension of being, as well as Amoda's mystical and visionary experience over twenty years ago.   

Amoda's second interview with Steve James, 'Guru Viking.' In this interview Steve James, host of the Guru Viking Podcast, is once again joined by Amoda Maa, spiritual teacher and author of books such as ‘Embodied Enlightenment' and ‘Falling Open in a World Falling Apart'. Amoda Maa shares her experience of falling into the abyss of emptines and the consequences that followed. She describes the dark night of the soul that preceded this experience, and how its aftermath healed her childhood abandonment trauma. Amoda Maa also talks about the life of a spiritual teacher, how she went from living an ascetic life of anonymity in the English countryside to moving to America to become a well known teacher, and shares her observations of the boys' club dynamic in the spiritual teaching scene. Amoda Maa also recounts relearning relationship after her enlightenment when she met her now husband, and discusses the feminine frequency of awakening and how that relates to the inner marriage. Original release: https://youtu.be/eBbw3py_mOY

In this interview I am once again joined by Amoda Maa, spiritual teacher and author of books such as ‘Embodied Enlightenment' and ‘Falling Open in a World Falling Apart'. Amoda Maa shares her experience of falling into the abyss of emptines and the consequences that followed. She describes the dark night of the soul that preceded this experience, and how its aftermath healed her childhood abandonment trauma. Amoda Maa also talks about the life of a spiritual teacher, how she went from living an ascetic life of anonymity in the English countryside to moving to America to become a well known teacher, and shares her observations of the boys' club dynamic in the spiritual teaching scene. Amoda Maa also recounts relearning relationship after her enlightenment when she met her now husband, and discusses the feminine frequency of awakening and how that relates to the inner marriage. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep177-becoming-a-spiritual-teacher-amoda-maa Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'.
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00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Falling into the abyss of emptiness 03:56 - After awakening, living from the unknown 08:07 - Purification of relationship with mother 11:53 - Dark night of the soul, abandoned by God 19:20 - Recognising avoidance, the moment of enlightenment 24:11 - Healing of abandonment 26:05 - Changes in relationship with others 28:02 - Spiritual openness vs learning to say ‘no' to others 34:15 - Meeting a new partner, and a new way of relationship 37:58 - Thoughts and narratives 41:35 - Being in relationship with an enlightened person 45:05 - Abiding goodness 49:52 - First book publishing period 55:19 - Invited to speak and purifying self-consciousness 57:06 - Learning to speak from enlightenment, not about it 59:41 - Change your life, change your world 01:02:28 - Living like an ascetic for 12 years 01:08:37 - Encountering the term ‘non duality' 01:12:31 - Teaching career launched on BATGAP and at SAND 01:18:04 - The American non-duality scene 01:22:29. Feminine face of awakening vs the boys' club of spiritual teachers 01:25:41 - The feminine frequency of awakening 01:27:22 - The patriarchy is over 01:28:56 - Inner marriage 01:29:35 - The boys club and suppression of women 01:33:28 - The flow of life … Previous episode with Amoda Maa: - https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep147-falling-open-amoda-maa To find out more about Amoda Maa, visit: - https://www.amodamaa.com/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com

Through surrender of our sense of doer-ship and ownership we discover that all is already the Beloved. As we inquire into what we appear to be and discover what is beyond this appearance, there is a natural acceptance and love of what is at it is. Amoda Maa joins Hale Dwoskin on this episode of “Letting Go & The Greatest Secret.” Their conversation is an invitation to the dance of Freedom that is already all. Amoda Maa is a contemporary spiritual teacher and author, offering a profound invitation to all who wish to embody the truth of awakened consciousness in everyday life. She has been sharing her teachings since 2012, initially at small gatherings in the United Kingdom. Since 2016, she has been living in the United States, and today her teachings are followed by a growing number of seekers worldwide. Learn more and connect with Amoda at www.AmodaMaa.com, www.Facebook.com/AmodaMaaJeevan, www.Twitter.com/AmodaMaa, www.Instagram.com/AmodaMaa, and www.YouTube.com/c/AmodaMaaJeevan. Hale Dwoskin is the author of the New York Times best seller "The Sedona Method" and the coauthor of "Happiness Is Free: And It's Easier Than You Think" with Lester Levenson. He has been helping people let go and discover their true nature since 1976. He is also one of the featured teachers in Rhonda Byrne's book and movie phenomenon "The Secret" as well as a featured teacher in "The Greatest Secret." Learn more about Hale and the Sedona Method at www.Sedona.com, www.YouTube.com/user/TheSedonaMethod, www.Facebook.com/TheSedonaMethod, and www.Instagram.com/TheSedonaMethodOfficial. To comment or ask a question about this episode please go to our channel on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Bs80d3yHGXs.

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Zen teacher Henry Shukman. The conversation is facilitated by Kavi who asks questions about the profound awakening experienced by both of these teachers … Henry within the path of Zen and Amoda without any tradition or teacher. Were these experiences the same or different? And what impact did these experiences have on how life was lived since that time? These questions and more are explored!  About Henry trained for years in the Sanbo Zen lineage, and is now an authorized Zen master, leading Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His memoir One Blade of Grass chronicles his journey. www.mountaincloud.org

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi about the male hierarchy of religion and traditional spirituality, examining the historical, cultural and psychological influences. They also take a quick peek into the role of female teachers in contemporary nonduality. 

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi about the popular topic of trauma in today's spiritual culture, exploring the possibility of going beyond the victim-identity and unravelling trauma in deep presence.   

God is saying, "I light a candle behind your eyes,filling your entire being with My radiance..."healing you, resurrecting your life ,your circumstances,calling you and everything Home,back to Myself,back to Life,back to Reality.Recognize Me. I Love you,Niknikki@curlynikki.comLOVE CHARGING STATION, Live, Daily, Group Practice-  6:30am ET (Spotify LIVE):▶▶ https://apps.apple.com/id/app/spotify-live/id1517524960Bonus content:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsGo(o)d Mornings merch:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmorningsWeekly LIVE Meditation, Tuesdays at 7pm ET (FREE on Spotify)▶▶ https://spotify.link/meditation_________________________________Today's Quotes:"My Beloved, as you become still, still with all .the meaning of the word stillness, I light a candle behind your eyes. I fill your entire being with a radiance that has a glow unto a glorious sunrise. No man can contact Me, the Living Power behind all things, and carry about with him heaviness, a dullness of face or body. When I am recognized in the fullness of My beauty, all things beautiful will flow into that life which so recognizes Me."-Eva Bell Werber. Journey with the Master (Kindle Locations 106-109). Kindle Edition. "There is no escaping Love, there is no denying Love.  It is life and It radiates from the Divine Source to and through every atom in this universe. It's up to us to recognize, appreciate and nourish it for life.  If you are in the orbit of Love, pray for those displaced to find their way back into Love. The Divine Source is always waiting for our homecoming..."-Satya Sai Baba"Regular practice of acts leading to God should be continuous- there should be no break. God gives unbroken and unending light."-Anandamayi Ma"Whatever you do and wherever you are, relax and you will see how much power you will gain."-Amma "The sincere search for truth lights a fire that calls everything home to its true nature."-Amoda Maa"We rarely hear the inward music, but we're all dancing to it nevertheless."-Rumi "Divine Love is, "I have never seen your face but I've galled in Love with you."-Ravi Shankar  "Back to life,back to reality...Back to life,Back to the present timeBack from a fantasy, yesTell me now, take the initiativeI'll leave it in your handsUntil you're ready"-Soul II Soul , Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) Support the show

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi about the falling away of the construct of self in nondual awakening and explore what this means when it's obvious that there's still a human life that continues after awakening.

In this episode, Amoda Maa and Kavi explore the possibility of relating to others — whether it be an intimate partner, a friend, or a passing stranger — from an inner silence. They also explore a deeper understanding of love, marriage, and solitude, and how this deeper understanding and way of relating is the foundation of a new humanity. “Love consists of this: two solitudes that meet, protect and greet each other. ”  ― Rainer Maria Rilke

What does it mean to say YES to life and allow things to unfold? Today's episode is a powerful one if you are looking to understand what it means to surrender. Our preferences shouldn't guide us, but we should look to understand ourselves, our purpose, and our unfolding from a deeper space of connection to what is real and true. Join us to learn more! Holly Krepps is a certified yoga therapist and the co-owner of Circle Yoga Shala in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. She has trained and developed teachers at home and abroad for 22 years. Circle Yoga Shala offers training and yoga programs, in addition to growing their own food, engaging in eco-conscious practices, and rescuing horses. Holly understands yoga as an integrative system, which has provided her with unique opportunities. She works with athletes, private clients, and yoga teachers-in-training, and her focus is on discovering habitual patterns of behavior that interfere with the “flow state.” Her passion is helping others connect deeply with who they are-free from stories, emotions, beliefs, and the past.  Show Highlights: How Holly's journey to spiritual awareness and yoga took many detours along the way How alcoholism affected Holly's life very early and led to a severe disconnect How Catholicism affected Holly, prompted her to search for more, and eventually led her to yoga, meditation, and surrender How Holly met her husband, who is a yogi, chef, and drummer How they built a thriving farm, retreat center, and yoga practice together because Holly learned to say YES to what kept showing up How rescue horses came to live at the farm through miraculous circumstances How money karma, living a life of service, and trusting what's happening are at work in Holly's life Holly's program, Unbridled Transformation, and how it has evolved as a merger of inquiry work, and working with horses What it means to be open to “now” and find meaning in life's roller-coaster ride How Holly was drawn to work with me and why she's glad she said YES Hear Holly's answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, grounding practices, favorite hot beverage, last meal on earth, morning routine, an inspiring person, something people might not know, what she's reading and recommending, and what's bringing her joy right now. Resources: Connect with Holly:http://www.circleyogashala.com ( www.circleyogashala.com)   Her Unbridled Transformation program: https://www.unbridledtransformation.com/ (https://www.unbridledtransformation.com/) Books mentioned:  https://amzn.to/39isseo (The Surrender Experiment by Michael A. Singer) https://amzn.to/3MJrg19 (Embodied Enlightenment by Amoda Maa) https://amzn.to/3aQzmHY (Halfway Up the Mountain by Mariana Caplan) Connect with me: Are you an online business owner? Join my free Facebook group:https://m.facebook.com/groups/weaveyourbusinessbliss/ ( Weave Your Business Bliss). Learn more and book a call forhttps://www.weaveyourbliss.com/vedic-business-coaching ( )https://www.weaveyourbliss.com/work-with-me (Vedic Business Coaching.) Limited spots are still available! https://weaveyourbliss.as.me/discoverycall (Book a call.) Join thehttps://www.patreon.com/weaveyourbliss ( Patreon) for weekly updates and more information!

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Tim Freke, an English philosopher and author. Together they explore whether an evolutionary view of consciousness and the universe can be in alignment with a nondual awareness and the awakening journey.  Tim is the author of 35 books, translated into more than 15 languages, including a Sunday Times bestseller and Daily Telegraph 'Book of the Year'. He is one of ‘The 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People' on the 2021 list in Watkins Magazine (# 57) and the winner of ‘Author of the Year 2020' in Kindred Spirit magazine. Tim  is the founder of ‘Unividualism', which combines evolutionary science and deep spirituality to offer a visionary new understanding of the nature of reality and the purpose of life.  He has been exploring spirituality since a spontaneous awakening aged 12 and leads experiential 'Deep Awakening' retreats internationally and online.   www.timfreke.com 

Amoda Maa is a guest on the Guru Viking Podcast. Host, Steve James, asks her about the secrecy and shame surrounding her early life and how this eventually led to her spiritual path. This is a candid interview!  Guru Viking Links: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi about the art of long-distance running, the “runner's high”, and how this was a profound portal to Amoda's first experience of transcending the confines of the ego-self. They also discuss how this experience sowed the seeds of her interest in meditation and the discovery of essential nature. 

In this interview I am joined by Amoda Maa, spiritual teacher and author of books such as ‘Embodied Enlightenment' and ‘Falling Open in a World Falling Apart'. Amoda Maa shares how her troubled upbringing including secretive paternity, abuse, and financial instability, saw her fall into a profound depression with multiple suicide attempts. Amoda Maa discusses how psychedelic experimentation led her to leave her PhD and embark on 7 years of homelessness and consciousness exploration in the London drug scene, experiencing mystical states and healing her trauma through therapies and personal practice. Amoda Maa recounts her travels in India, joining Osho's ashram, and subsequent awakening which she describes as ‘falling into the abyss of being'. Amoda Maa also reveals why she thinks the egoic state of humanity has comets a peak, and why each person must hold the line of presence and openness in an increasingly divided world. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep147-falling-open-amoda-maa Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'.
 … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Troubled upbringing 07:59 - Secrecy about Amoda Maa's father 12:02 - Educational excellence and further domestic challenges 15:31 - Abuse and suicide attempts 21:44 - Lack of financial stability and making ends meet 24:46 - Becoming homeless and 7 years in the London drug scene 28:17 - Psychedelic experimentation and leaving her PhD 35:00 - Spiritual reading and recognising the clear light of mind 41:35 - Healing trauma through rebirthing and other therapies 45:07 - Experiencing the trauma healing potential of MDMA 52:53 - Out of body experiences and mystical visions 57:43 - Amoda Maas' prophetic vision of current events 59:20 - Egoic state of humanity has come to a peak 01:02:31 - Holding the line of presence and openness 01:10:33 - Travels in India and joining Osho's ashram 01:14:01 - Receiving the name ‘Amoda Maa' and a profound spiritual experience 01:16:49 - Returning to London and falling into the abyss of being 01:20:26 - After awakening and the feminine face of awakening … To find out more about Amoda Man, visit: - https://www.amodamaa.com/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi about the nature of aloneness. Together they explore how we can move beyond loneliness to an intimacy with aloneness that opens a portal to a vast being-ness in which the fullness of life is known and lived. 

 In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Ellen Emmet, psychotherapist and nondual teacher (www.ellenemmet.com). Together they explore the role of the feminine in spiritual awakening, especially as it relates to the traditional advaitic approach and a more heart-centered approach that includes our human-ness.  Ellen offers meetings and retreats in The Awakening Body,  a direct exploration of experience sourced in the non-dual tradition of Kashmir Shivaism, Authentic Movement, and self-inquiry.  In addition, she has a private practice as a  Psychotherapist, and facilitator of Authentic Movement. She lives in Oxford (UK) with her husband Rupert Spira, also a teacher in the tradition of non-duality. 

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi about the misinterpretation of nonduality as the opposite of duality, and how a deeper understanding can resolve this apparent conflict and bring us to a deep acceptance of all forms and individuations. 

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi about the tendency to believe that awakening out of the dream of ego-self is in a future moment when the self becomes “ready” to awaken. Together they explore this fallacy and how it perpetuates psychological suffering. 

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi about some of the ideas, imaginations, hopes and dreams that are common to the spiritual seeker, and how we can start to see through these veils of perception to the truth that freedom is right here now. www.amodamaa.com

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Henry Shukman, Zen teacher at the Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico (www.mountaincloud.org) and author of One Blade of Grass. Together they explore some of the parallels between the Zen and the Nondual approaches and understanding of awakening.  After a spontaneous awakening at the age of 19, and a childhood marked by severe chronic eczema, Henry embarked on a reluctant journey of healing and deeper awakening, in various traditions and therapies. He trained for years in the Sanbo Zen lineage, and is now an authorized Zen master, leading Mountain Cloud Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His memoir One Blade of Grass chronicles his journey.

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi about the possibility of a radical shift in consciousness when a “bifurcation point” (or “maximum stress on the system”) is reached and how this relates to our individual awakening and collective evolution.

In this episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Kavi about the deeper meaning of the biblical phrase “In the World, But Not Of The World” and how this relates to awakening out of the dream of separation whilst still living a fully human life. 

In this podcast episode, Amoda Maa is in conversation with John Prendergast, Ph.D. (www.listeningfromsilence.com), spiritual teacher, author, psychotherapist, and retired Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Together they explore the role of psychological insight in the awakening process and the gifts and challenges of being a modern-day spiritual teacher. 

In this episode, Amoda Maa talks with Kavi about softening our gaze on the world and how this allows the tension of “me” and “other” to relax into a deeper acceptance of all that is. 

In this episode, Amoda Maa speaks with Sayde Kassam from the Unify Global Network about the significance of embodied enlightenment in a world climate of fear and uncertainty. Unify is a nonprofit organization that celebrates our shared humanity by hosting worldwide meditations and community-based action. This conversation was recorded in April 2020.

In this podcast, Amoda Maa is in conversation with Susan Hill, founder of WOW Peace, an organization dedicated to inspiring people to realize their nature as peace. They discuss awakening out of the dreamspell of “me” and how emotions and thoughts can then flow through open awareness.

In this first podcast Amoda Maa in conversation with Paul O'Brien, founder of the Divination Foundation and Pathways Radio, talking about the freedom and joy of living as openness, and discussing her most recent book, "Falling Open in a World Falling Apart." More information at www.amodamaa.com  

Amodo Maa is author of Falling Open in a World Falling Apart. Amoda is a spiritual teacher, a warrior of the heart, sharing a fresh approach to the age-old search for spiritual freedom. More information about the guest can be found at http://https://www.amodamaa.com/

Spiritual teacher, author, and speaker Amoda Maa talks with Paul about her spiritual and personal journey of transformation.

Spiritual teacher, author, and speaker Amoda Maa talks with Paul about her spiritual and personal journey of transformation.

Looking for guidance or down-to-earth advise? Tune in Today for Moments with Marianne radio show with special guest Kelly T. Smith as we discuss Intuitive Life-Coaching Oracle. Kelly T. Smith is a mind, body, and wellness practitioner with a certification in life coaching and hypnotherapy. She has been trained in a variety of holistic healing modalities as well, such as NLP, holistic nutrition, past life regression therapy, homeopathic remedies, essential oils, the psychology of intuition, energy healing, and many others. www.intuitivelifecoachingwithkelly.com Followed by: Is it possible to liberate yourself from the mind’s narrative that does not serve you? Tune in Moments with Marianne show with special guest Amoda Maa as we discuss her new #book Falling Open in a World Falling Apart. Amoda Maa is a spiritual teacher, a warrior of the heart, sharing a fresh approach to the age-old search for spiritual freedom. Her essential teaching features a timeless truth that is highly relevant to this moment – for contemporary seekers willing to go to the raw edge where spirituality meets humanity. https://www.amodamaa.com

This week’s episode is with Amoda Maa Jeevan. It is an outtake from a longer guest teacher gathering that happened with Liberated Being members on November 14th of 2020. We talked about her recent book, Falling Open in a World Falling Apart. A fitting title for the times we are living through! In this talk, Amoda connects some important dots between embodiment and spriritual awakening. She gets to important inquiries like- Awakening from what? To what? And what does this have to do with being spiritual or not spiritual (more concepts, as you’ll hear…). What Amoda is pointing to, and what embodiment work is also for, is about shedding conditioning and coming home more deeply to our own internal space and experience. You can find more of her work at www.amodamaa.com Liberated Being is at www.liberatedbeing.community and on Instagram @liberatedbeing. The embodied practice studio is open with live classes all week.

Inner Voice - Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan on KMET 1490 AM / ABC News Radio.  In this segment- Experiencing Openness - Dr. Foojan shares the Tip of the Week about being responsible for clarifying misinterpretations and what is in your mind.  She shares about how to handle your fear about needing to satisfy everyone else in the Ask me segment. She will share the latest Research about frequent cannabis use being associated with a two-point decline in IQ. Especially verbal IQ.  Dr. Foojan will bring you Amoda Maa a spiritual teacher, a warrior of the heart, sharing a fresh approach to the age-old search for spiritual freedom. And the author of Falling Open in a World Falling Apart. www.AmodaMaa.com   Visit my website - www.FOOJAN.com   Remember to Subscribe, Listen, Review, Share! Find me on these sites: *iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i...) *Google Play (https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpl5...) *Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=185544...) *YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/DrFoojanZeine )   Platforms to Like and Follow: *Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrFoojanZeine/) *Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Dr.FoojanZe...) *Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/DrZeine/) *LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrFoojanZ...)      

Amoda Maa – Falling Open in a World Falling ApartAired Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 5:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM ESTIn 1970, The Moody Blues released a groundbreaking album entitled, “A Question of Balance.” “Dawning Is the Day” was one of the songs on the album written by lead singer and guitarist, Justin Hayward. The lyric said, in part,“So rise, let us see you,Dawning is the day.Miss, misty meadow,You will find your way.Wake up in the morning to yourself,Open your head and look around you.Listen, we think we have found you.”The theme of the album was addressing the seemingly unanswerable questions and finding the answers in the recognition of our humanity, compassion and love. In 2020, the questions seem deeper, much more difficult to answer and almost insurmountable. Is there a way that we may reawaken to who we truly are, find that balance and live with love?My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Amoda Maa, says there is a path to awakening and balance. Amoda Maa is a spiritual teacher, a warrior of the heart, sharing a fresh approach to the age-old search for spiritual freedom. Her teaching features timeless truths in ways that are highly relevant and alive to this moment—for contemporary seekers willing to go to the raw edge where spirituality meets humanity. Since 2012, Amoda has been offering meetings and retreats to support and deepen the living of an awakened life. She has been a speaker or guest teacher at a variety of conferences, featured in several magazines, interviewed for numerous broadcasts and podcasts, and has written four books with translations in five languages. She lives in New Mexico. Her website is https://www.amodamaa.com/ and she joins us this week to share her path, her wisdom and her new book, Falling Open in a World Falling Apart.Visit the Destination Unlimited show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/destination-unlimited/Connect with Victor Fuhrman at http://victorthevoice.com/#AmodaMaa #FallingOpenInAWorldFallingApart #VictorFuhrman #DestinationUnlimited

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My guest today is   Amoda Maa. Amoda Maa is a spiritual teacher, offering meetings and retreats to support and deepen the living of an awakened life. She has been sharing her teachings since 2012, initially at small gatherings. Today, her teachings are followed by a growing number of seekers world-wide. Amoda brings to her teachings a depth and breadth of understanding of the human journey, born out of her own immersion in the furnace of personal transformation. In 2002, in the depths of existential aloneness, she experienced a profound awakening in which there was a liberation of self from the knot of ego and an ongoing unfoldment into inner silence. After a long period of integration, in which all seeking and all methods stopped, she started to speak in public. Her teachings are free of any ideology and are not affiliated with any lineage or tradition. While she is often referred to as a ‘nondual teacher,' she prefers to emphasize the full embracement of the human experience as a path to liberation. Her work continues to evolve in alignment with the real-life concerns of the modern-day seeker of peace and fulfillment in an increasingly chaotic world. And I highly recommend her most recent book, Embodied Enlightenment.  It's been a big help to me.  Our conversation had lots of good depth to it so hope you enjoy.   Contemplative Light provides education and resources in a global effort towards inner transformation through meditation and contemplative prayer.Clint Sabom is Creative Director of Contemplative Light. He lived in Budapest, Hungary in 2003 as a Gilman Scholar. He speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese. In 2007, he lived for six months in a silent monastery.. He holds bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies and one in Spanish literature. He has traveled extensively through Europe and South America. He has spoken and/or performed at Amnesty International, Health Conferences, High Schools, and art galleries across the US. He has studied and done in his own work in Advaita Vedanta, Buddhism, Shamanism, NLP, and hypnosis.   Clint offers a powerful audio mini-course on emotional release, with powerful techniques you can use the rest of your life.  Learn more here: https://contemplativelight.teachable.com/p/emotional-releaseSupport the show (https://contemplativelight.org/)

In this episode, we’re speaking about a new paradigm for intimate relationship with our guests Amoda Maa and Kavi Jezzie Hockaday. Amoda and Kavi have been together for 16 years and have observed the unfolding of an unexpected relationship between them that appears to have a life on its own. They share with us a new vision for how relationships may evolve, as well as an exploration of the ways in which our conditioning can affect our perspective on love. We touch on the difference between conscious relationship and what we could call “awakened” relationship, what co-dependency is and how you may discern if your needs are actually a subtle form of co-dependence, and what it can look like to truly embody love. Then we touch on a topic that could be a whole episode in and of itself; how the frequencies of masculine and feminine are showing up in relationships today and what it could look like to shed the “inner patriarchy” in love. Join us on what Brooke called “a new planet” as we envision a new paradigm for love and partnership.    Amoda Maa and Kavi Jezzie Hockaday both write, teach and speak on awakening and love. For more information on retreats and offerings go to www.amodamaa.com or www.kavijezziehockaday.com. If you’re moved by this conversation in particular, please visit Amoda’s website for information about their upcoming retreat at Light on the Hill. 

(http://www.cuttingedgedoc.com/69-amoda-maa/amoda/) Join Amoda Maa, Kavi, and Dr. David for an inspiring conversation … weaving personal story with powerful distinctions … that open up exciting new possibilities for human beings! In 2002, an experience of the dark night of the soul led to a profound inner awakening. After a long period of integration, in 2012 she started speaking to small gatherings in her home country, England (UK). Her mother’s unexpected and dramatic death in 2013 was a pivotal experience that not only completed a painful chapter in Amoda’s life, but also brought an even deeper realization of the oneness of being and the mystery of existence. Today, Amoda Maa is a unique voice attracting spiritual seekers all around the world as well as countless ordinary people looking for peace and fulfillment in an increasingly chaotic world. Amoda is now based in the USA, offering talks, meetings and retreats to a growing audience. She is also a faculty member of California Institute of Integral Studies (https://www.ciis.edu) ), and a frequent radio-show guest. She brings to her teachings a depth and breadth of understanding of the human journey, born out of her own immersion in the furnace of personal transformation. She also has a wealth of experience as an emotional release therapist and transformational group leader, and is a highly skilled breath-worker. In the 1990’s, she developed a revolutionary method of “ecstatic movement meditation” which she taught for many years in the UK. While she no longer focusses on these methods, her teaching includes the wisdom of a holistic perspective. Amoda Maa is an author and Spiritual Guide.  Kavi is a writer and poet and musician. They currently live in the SF Bay Area, and serve people all over the world. More about the work of Amoda Maa at http://www.amodamaa.com (http://www.amodamaa.com) Dr. David and his work can be accessed at http://www.davidkamnitzer.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=DJbc38hQtrs&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.davidkamnitzer.com&redir_token=6DKKl7Sta4b8Ey-w9Kxe_AWlszZ8MTUxNzk4Njc0MkAxNTE3OTAwMzQy) ___________________________________________________ Go to  www.onlygreatstuff.com (http://www.onlygreatstuff.com)  to find the products that are right for you! The music at the beginning and end of the show was created and performed by Breana Gilcher and is gratefully used with permission! As always, a big “Thank You” to K.B, my Assistant, who makes it such a pleasure for me to serve you here at FREEING THE BODY … FREEING THE SOUL!   The post David Kamnitzer (http://www.cuttingedgedoc.com) .

What if everything that happens to us in life really is for our own benefit? The breakups, job losses, conflicts – all fuel for something much more profound, peace and deep insight. How can we open ourselves up to it? Amoda Maa – Spiritual Teacher and Author – discusses what it means to bring a tender openness to all our experience so that we can realize this most noble of life experiences. If you’re interested in getting deeply intimate with life, this is an episode for you.

Amoda Maa is a contemporary spiritual teacher and author. You may recognize the titles of some of her books: How to Find God in Everything, Change Your Life Change Your World and Radical Awakening. Her new book, Embodied Enlightenment: Living Your Awakening In Every Moment, is a powerful look at what awakening means, looks like and feels in your everyday life. She stresses that you can't think your way into awakening but that rather you feel your way into it. During this interview she talks about what that means and how to do it.Visit oneyoufeed.net/transform to learn more about our personal transformation program.Casper mattress 4th of July offer July 9th www.casper.com/savings up to $225 off your order Quip electric toothbrush fraction of the cost of other electric toothbrushes www.getquip.com/wolf and get first refill packet free In This Interview, Amoda Maa and I Discuss...Her new book, Embodied Enlightenment: Living Your Awakening In Every MomentAwakeningWaking up out of the dream of separationWaking up out of the dream of thinking that we are our thoughts and feelingsAwakening not dependant on or a precursor to one's psychological healthSurrendering the need to uphold oneselfSurrendering the psychological selfThe need for psychological safety giving rise to egoic tendenciesThe defense and attack found in righteousnessThe verticality of beingNot having an agenda of the outcome when opening ourselves to our experience and meeting it as it isHow to be free from sufferingThe strength of life's intelligenceThe ripening that happens within oneself when you've finally had enough of running away from painNo real relief from pain and no final freedom from pain when all you're doing is running away from itAm I willing to meet this exactly as it is?Trying not to tryTrue fulfillment is the emptying of the spiritual shopping basketThe paradox of trying not to tryAccumulating agendas = committing to a particular spiritual path and expecting that you'll feel worthy and good enoughLove is seeking to know itselfSilence is ever present in everything Please Support The Show with a Donation

Amoda Maa is a contemporary spiritual teacher, author, and speaker. After years of spiritual seeking, meditation, and immersion in psychospiritual practices, an experience of the dark night of the soul led her to a profound inner awakening. Her teachings are free of religion and tradition, and she brings to them a deep understanding of the human journey, born out of her own experience. Amoda is the author of several books her newest being Embodied Enlightenment, a book that Brooke and I both loved. It is about the journey of being fully awake and fully human, and we highly recommend it. Amoda offers private meetings and retreats, and is a frequent speaker at conferences and events. To find out more about Amoda Maa please go to, visit http://www.amodamaa.com. In this episode with Amoda we cover so much. We speak of course about being fully awake and fully human, we touch on spiritual bypassing, agendas, tenderness, and common misconceptions about the spiritual path. The whole conversation is a treasure that you can listen to over and again.

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Amoda Maa is a contemporary spiritual teacher, author, and speaker. After years of spiritual seeking, meditation, and immersion in psychospiritual practices, an experience of the dark night of the soul led her to a profound inner awakening. Then, after a long … Continue reading →

What if we can break through the illusion of separation with a deeply embodied feminine expression of awakened consciousness? One that can be realized in the midst of our everyday lives and has the capacity to transform our well-being, our relationships, our work, and our life purpose? Amoda Maa invites us into this awakened consciousness and to discover authentic freedom by being both fully awake and fully human.

Today, as more people than ever before have awakening experiences, there is a need to know how the light of unbounded being-ness can be embodied. The conversation offered in this panel discussion points to the inclusion of the earthly dimension … Continue reading →

Amoda Maa is a contemporary spiritual teacher, author, and speaker. After years of spiritual seeking, meditation, and immersion in psychospiritual practices, an experience of the dark night of the soul led her to a profound inner awakening. Then, after a long period of integration, she began speaking from silence in small gatherings. Today she offers meetings and retreats, and is a frequent speaker at conferences and events, attracting spiritual seekers and people looking for peace and fulfillment in an increasingly chaotic world. Her teachings are free of religion and tradition, and she brings to them a deep understanding of the human journey, born out of her own experience. She is the author of Radical Awakening (originally released as How to Find God in Everything) and Change Your Life, Change Your World: Ten Spiritual Lessons for a New Way of Being and Living. Both books were written shortly after her awakening and before she began to speak in public. Her new book Embodied Enlightenment — written 15 years after her awakening — is based on the many conversations at the cutting edge of spiritual inquiry in her meetings with people from all around the world, and addresses many of the questions relevant to today’s seeker. It has been acclaimed as “a beautiful and precious gift to an emerging new humanity.” Amoda lives with her husband and beloved, Kavi, in California. Website: amodamaa.com Amoda Maa in panel discussion: Birthing Radiant Being into Our Humanity Second interview with Amoda Maa Interview recorded 3/23/2013 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast. Save Save Save Save Save