Podcasts about blue throat yoga

What is Tantra actually? In this enlightening conversation, Rina and Michael delve into the multifaceted world of Tantra, exploring its true essence beyond common misconceptions. Michael is Rina's former teacher of yoga and on-dual tantra. They discuss the historical context of Tantra, its spiritual practices, and the often misunderstood association with sexuality. Michael shares insights on the differences between traditional and neo-tantric practices, emphasizing the importance of spiritual intention in sexual rituals. The conversation also touches on personal experiences, the evolution of tantric practices, and the significance of maintaining a healthy relationship with one's sexuality. Ultimately, they reflect on their spiritual journeys and the teachings that have shaped their understanding of Tantra.Chapters00:00Introduction to Tantra and Its Misconceptions03:09Understanding the Depth of Tantra06:03The Role of Sexuality in Tantra09:04The Journey of Learning Tantra12:03Neo-Tantra vs Traditional Tantra15:04Personal Experiences and Practices in Tantra17:46The Evolution of Tantric Practices20:58Current Spiritual Practices and Teachings23:55The Intersection of Sexuality and Spirituality27:05Reflections on the Spiritual Journey30:01Conclusion and Future OfferingsAbout Michael Dunn:Since my early 20s, I've immersed myself in the exploration, practice, and dissemination of yoga and non-dual philosophy. Originating from Cape Town, South Africa, my spiritual 'quest' for truth and meaning has taken me across the globe. Over the last two decades, I've had the privilege of instructing a variety of students worldwide, guiding them through advanced Hatha Yoga practices, particularly focused on Kuṇḍalinī, and delving into the intricacies of non-dual Śaiva Tantra, also known as Kashmiri Shaivism.For over a decade, I served as a senior teacher at Agama Yoga, a prominent yoga school in Thailand. However, I chose to part ways with the school following allegations of sexual misconduct against its founder. Since then, I have devoted myself to creating my own system of teachings, blending the profound wisdom of ancient traditions with my creative and artistic expression. My aim is to guide a modern generation of seekers toward truth, beauty, and fulfillment.As an avid learner drawn to authentic wellsprings of wisdom, I've delved into the profound teachings of tantric masters in India under the guidance of the esteemed scholar and meditation teacher Paul Muller Ortega, through his tantric meditation school, Blue Throat Yoga. Additionally, I've pursued personal studies through the writings, lectures and online courses of eminent scholars like Mark Dyczkowski. My journey has also involved several years of Sanskrit study with Dr. Antonia Ruppel through the YogicStudies online platform.Get Access to Rina's Free meditations, Workshops, Shibari tutorials and morehttps://www.subscribepage.com/free-workshops-libraryIf you enjoy this episode, leave a 5-star rating and review the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or send a DM to me on Instagram

Paul Muller-Ortega, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized meditation teacher, and a highly respected academic scholar in the field of Indian Religion and Hindu Tantra. A long-time student of the Kashmir Shaiva tradition with a PhD from the University of California, Paul is the founder of Blue Throat Yoga. He is devoted to teaching students how to access their truest Self, and to offering the knowledge base to understand and support that experience. He has led hundreds of meditation retreats, offered a vast array of study courses, translated and provided commentary on many of the most inspired sacred texts of the Śaiva-Śākta tradition, and has personally trained over 40 ācāryas as Authorized Teachers of Neelakantha Meditation. After teaching for 25 years at Michigan State and the University of Rochester, Paul left academia in 2009 to teach about the Shaiva tradition to a wider audience. We spoke about the origins, precepts, practices, and under appreciated influence of Kashmir Shaivism. Learn more about Paul Muller-Ortega here. http://www.bluethroatyoga.com/about/about-paul/

Jacob Kyle is a meditation and yoga asana teacher, a writer, an educator, and the Founding Director of Embodied Philosophy, an online educational platform for wisdom studies and contemplative practices. He is the host of Embodied Philosophy's podcast Chitheads and publisher of its quarterly journal Tarka, whose stated mission is “to dissolve the institutionalized boundaries between scholarly, devotional, and embodied methods.” Jacob holds an MSc in Political Theory from the London School of Economics and Political Science and an MA in Philosophy from the New School for Social Research. A devoted student and practitioner of the Śaiva-Śakta Darśana, he was initiated as an Acharya (authorized teacher) of Neelakhanta Meditation in the tradition of Blue Throat Yoga by scholar-practitioner Paul Muller-Ortega. We spoke about the origin and mission of Embodied Philosophy and about its Spiritual Citizenship initiative. Learn more about Jacob Kyle here https://www.embodiedphilosophy.com/author/jacobembodiedphilosophy-com/ and about Embodied Philosophy here: https://www.embodiedphilosophy.com/.

Christina and Britt join for a discussion about stories and symbols as tools for self-exploration of each individual's personal unfolding. They discuss the different types of story one might interact with as well as the use of symbol for exploring the unconscious realms of our being.  Check out Blue Throat Yoga here. Become a supporter of the podcast by becoming a Patreon member!To check out Christina's live stream and on-demand classes, workshops, and intensives, visit christinasellyoga.com.Find Britt's Live Stream classes, library of offerings, Tarot readings, and other work here.Contributors: Christina Sell (co-host).  Brittany Kassel (Producer, editor, and co-hosts). The LLOY podcast image was created by Danielle Alling of Kali Creative (www.kali-creative.com). Original music by Kelly Sell.

Paul Muller-Ortega, Ph.D., the founder of Blue Throat Yoga, is an internationally recognized meditation teacher, and one of the world’s most highly respected academic scholars in the field of Indian Religion and Hindu Tantra. Paul is passionate and devoted to … Continue reading → The post 568. Paul Muller-Ortega, 2nd Interview appeared first on Buddha at the Gas Pump.

What is a mastermind group? And what are the key ingredients for a successful mastermind group? In this episode, Rachel picks Cate's brain about how Cate's mastermind groups have worked for her as CEO of her own company as well as how mastermind groups are used effectively within Yogahealer courses.   What you'll get out of tuning in: You'll know what a mastermind group is and how it differs from a club. You'll learn the key ingredients for a successful mastermind group.  You'll understand the value of a mastermind group and how each member can contribute in different ways.    Links Mentioned in Episode: Think and Grow Rich Have a conversation Discover more about Body Thrive  Join October Yogidetox   Timestamps:  1:00-4:20 - What are mastermind groups? 5:45-8:41 - Cate's key ingredients for a successful mastermind group: qualifications and shared desired outcomes. 10:14-13:38 - Cate's key ingredients for a successful mastermind group: clarity of communication, guidelines, and commitment.  14:29-16:41 -  Cate's key ingredients for a successful mastermind group: willingness to experiment and vulnerability. 18:00-20:45 - Vulnerability and clarity of communication. The difference between a club and a mastermind group. 20:46-24:12 - Cate gives an example of how the success of one or two members of a mastermind group can benefit everyone in the group. 24:13-28:33 - How each member of a mastermind group can contribute in different ways.  28:34-30:25 - What Cate has learned from her mastermind group. 30:26-33:44 - How you can create a mastermind group if you're not currently enrolled in a Yogahealer course.  36:52-39:29 - How often mastermind groups meet and how one-on-one connections with members can be beneficial. 39:30- - Influencers within and around your mastermind group.   Favorite Quotes: “Respect the idea that a mastermind group has a definite purpose, a spirit of harmony, it's going somewhere, and there's a quality that it needs to surrender to a greater mind.” --- Cate Stillman “As leaders, it's huge that we help our people self-lead and self-organize, that we give them the structure and the training.” --- Cate Stillman   Guest BIO: Since 2001 Rachel has been supporting others through body, mind and heart-based yoga classes, trainings, mentoring and workshops. Her goal is to share how these practices have helped her shift into a more conscious, vibrant and easeful relationship to life and to support anyone who is ready to do the same. She's been a serious practitioner and student of yoga from a young age and has thousands of hours of teacher training, immersions, workshops and retreats with phenomenal and inspiring teachers. In 2011 Rachel answered a deep calling and began her studies of Ayurveda with Cate Stillman at Yoga Healer. That same year, she began intensive studies with Paul Muller-Ortega of Blue Throat Yoga on the practice and theory of meditation and embraced a daily meditation practice that changed her life. These simultaneously launched her into a clear vision and daily approach of what she needed to do in order to thrive in the modern world. She now offers Ayurvedic Living immersions to help you to get light in your body, clear in your mind, and thrive in your life.

In this episode of the Yoga Health Coaching Podcast, I sit down with Rachel Peters to discuss some key aspects of being a successful wellness professional. We break down the tools we need to help Yoga Health Coaches have an impact on a bigger scale. Tune in to learn what skills you need to cultivate in order to scale your leadership and your membership.   What you'll get out of tuning in: Cate and Rachel discuss how to cultivate compassion as a way of dissolving perfectionism, and why this tool is important in developing the ability to sit with discomfort. Cate talks about the book Scaling Leadership and the difference between highly reactive leaders and highly creative leaders. Rachel explains how her desire shifted from large-scale impact to deeper, smaller-scale impact.  Cate explains why the desire to belong is an important facet to membership communities.   Links Mentioned in Episode: Rachel's website Be a coach Have a conversation Discover more about Body Thrive  Yogahealer Live Experience in New York   Timestamps:  0:46-3:01 - Cate's Intro.  3:02-5:52 -  Rachel explains how her desire shifted from large-scale impact to deeper, smaller-scale impact. Cate explains why the desire to belong is an important facet to membership communities. 5:52-8:55  - Cate talks about the book Scaling Leadership and the difference between highly reactive leaders and highly creative leaders. 10:16-12:55  - How do you know whether you have good people skills? 12:56-17:55  - How do you keep people around and supported without having to do it all yourself? Identifying and cultivating mentors. 21:31-24:23 - Cultivating compassion as a way of dissolving perfectionism. The ability to sit with discomfort.  24:24-28:46  - Cate discusses the value of knowing your strengths and weaknesses when building a membership community. 28:48-32:30 - Cate explains how new members start to fit into a dynamic group. 32:30-37:07 - Cate and Rachel discuss how different personality types show up in a dynamic group.   Favorite Quotes: “If you have a sense of belonging and you show people how they can grow next and how they can lead . . now you're scaling leadership.” --- Cate Stillman “If you don't build the infrastructure for [your course members] to step into [leadership], you're never going to scale your leadership.” --- Cate Stillman   Guest BIO: Since 2001 Rachel has been supporting others through body, mind and heart-based yoga classes, trainings, mentoring and workshops. Her goal is to share how these practices have helped her shift into a more conscious, vibrant and easeful relationship to life and to support anyone who is ready to do the same. She's been a serious practitioner and student of yoga from a young age and has thousands of hours of teacher training, immersions, workshops and retreats with phenomenal and inspiring teachers. In 2011 Rachel answered a deep calling and began her studies of Ayurveda with Cate Stillman at Yoga Healer. That same year, she began intensive studies with Paul Muller-Ortega of Blue Throat Yoga on the practice and theory of meditation and embraced a daily meditation practice that changed her life. These simultaneously launched her into a clear vision and daily approach of what she needed to do in order to thrive in the modern world. She now offers Ayurvedic Living immersions to help you to get light in your body, clear in your mind, and thrive in your life.

In today’s podcast, Rachel Peters and I reflect upon our past experiences at Yogahealer Live Events, and why we feel so refreshed after each and every time. We unravel the feeling of identity evolution and what it means to be a leader by just showing up at the retreats. Just one day at a Live Event has been life changing for so many, so tune in to discover why so many people leave the retreats with an entirely newfound perspective on their lives, and the lives of others.   What you’ll get out of tuning in: A deeper look at the benefits of going out of the daily routine of life to experience life through a new lens at the event. What it means to become a leader through engaging in this life-changing event. An understanding of how we can evolve our community at home through experiencing this retreat. Rachel Peters describes that the live Yogahealer events assist her in getting out of her daily routine and comfortability. She fees enabled to step out of her habits and routine and take a few days to look at herself, her life, her business, and her family from a whole new perspective. Cate explains that the activities at the retreat are very liberating but structured at the same time. Where people are paired into small groups to do specific types of activities that have their own structure and form. What people often discover is how to get out of their own way in life! It’s an amazing opportunity for growth with people who are going through similar struggles in life. It's a place where we can be vulnerable and dig deep down to understand the hurdles we’re facing in our personal and professional life.   Links Mentioned in Episode: Rachel’s website Be a coach Have a conversation Discover more about Body Thrive  Yogahealer VIP Live Events Yogahealer Live Experience   Show Highlights: 1:48-3:07- Rachel gives her take on the values and lessons that she personally gains from each experience at Yogahealer live events. 3:25- The participants that attend the Yogahealer live events get to step into a role of leadership for the Iives of many others, for simply knowing the information they do, and having the valuable experience of the retreat. 4:00- The people at the retreat get to participate in many perception-altering activities that leave them looking at their life, their work, and the lives of others in a completely new way. 7:22- One older individual who is showing up as a leader for her family and explains how the attendees are becoming leaders be just being there. They become leaders for their families, communities, yoga studios, and many others because of the knowledge and experienced they’ve gained access to at the retreat. 8:46- Rachel feels as though the retreat has always been a worthy investment for her progression in life. It is so important to invest in your own health education   Favorite Quotes: “What’s cool to see in even people living with Ayurveda, or in Body Thrive, who aren’t in our wellness pro career track, how much the self leadership, family leadership, and community leadership component is getting developed because of these live experiences.” - Cate Stillman “There’s all this identity evolution. What happens is we start to realize that were leaders. There’s just this authenticity, vulnerability, adaptability, resilience— all the signs of being rooted.” - Cate Stillman “You are your own best investment.” - Cate Stillman   Guest BIO: Since 2001 Rachel has been supporting others through body, mind and heart-based yoga classes, trainings, mentoring and workshops. Her goal is to share how these practices have helped her shift into a more conscious, vibrant and easeful relationship to life and to support anyone who is ready to do the same. She’s been a serious practitioner and student of yoga from a young age and has thousands of hours of teacher training, immersions, workshops and retreats with phenomenal and inspiring teachers. In 2011 Rachel answered a deep calling and began her studies of Ayurveda with Cate Stillman at Yoga Healer. That same year, she began intensive studies with Paul Muller-Ortega of Blue Throat Yoga on the practice and theory of meditation and embraced a daily meditation practice that changed her life. These simultaneously launched her into a clear vision and daily approach of what she needed to do in order to thrive in the modern world. She now offers Ayurvedic Living immersions to help you to get light in your body, clear in your mind, and thrive in your life. Connect with Rachel on her website.

Professor Paul Muller-Ortega, Ph.D., is recognized internationally as one of the world’s most highly respected and renowned academic scholars in the field of Indian Religion and Hindu Tantra. He is the founder of Blue Throat Yoga, which teaches the elegant … Continue reading →

Paul Muller-Ortega, Ph.D., is one of the world’s most highly respected scholars in the field of Indian Religion and Hindu Tantra. He is the founder of Blue Throat Yoga, which teaches the Svatantra philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism, along with the practice of Neelakantha Meditation. For nearly fifty years, Paul has been a pioneer in the technology of Consciousness, lecturing and teaching about meditation and Indian philosophy to hundreds of thousands in North and South America, Europe, and India. Through his books, articles, essays, commentaries, and translations, he has earned a reputation for a remarkable capacity to convey esoteric truths and teachings in an accessible and relevant way. Paul is the author of The Triadic Heart of Shiva: Kaula Tantricism of Abhinavagupta on the Non-Dual Shaivism of Kashmir, as well as numerous scholarly articles. Now retired from twenty-five years teaching at Michigan State and the University of Rochester, Paul teaches how to abide in the heart of Consciousness, a journey that is inspiring, life changing and enlightening. Learn more about Paul Muller-Ortega here. http://www.bluethroatyoga.com/about/about-paul/