Podcast appearances and mentions of david life

Cory Michael Bryant — known to many as The Spiritual Pilgrim — joins Harmony and Russell for a conversation about what happens when two decades of Ashtanga yoga and Vajrayana Buddhist practice grow up side by side. From a 9/11 wake-up call that led him to his first yoga class, to studying under teachers in the lineage of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche in Nepal, Cory traces how Ashtanga and Tibetan Buddhism aren't separate paths — they may be two branches of the very same root. In this episode: How a strange bout of stress-induced hair loss led a type-A FDA chemist into his first yoga class Studying with Sharon Gannon and David Life at Jivamukti, and the pull toward Ashtanga Moving back to the American South as an openly gay man after 20 years in New York and DC The 37 practices of a bodhisattva, and using relationships as spiritual practice What sukha and dukkha actually mean — and why it's really about space versus contraction The Vairochana posture as “the ultimate asana,” and the prana/nadi/trulkhor overlap between Ashtanga and Vajrayana Taking refuge, ngöndro, and years of preliminary Buddhist practice Leading pilgrimages to Nepal, Bhutan, India, and this fall, Mount Kailash in Tibet  Guest Bio Cory Michael Bryant, known as The Spiritual Pilgrim, is a longtime Ashtanga yoga teacher and Vajrayana Buddhist practitioner. A former FDA food chemist, Cory has practiced Ashtanga since the early 2000s, trained at Jivamukti Yoga under David Life and Sharon Gannon, and has studied for over a decade in the lineage of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, including with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche. He leads pilgrimages to Nepal, Bhutan, and India through The Spiritual Pilgrim, and teaches on Omstars. Resources Mentioned When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön Joy of Living / Path of Liberation programs (Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche) thespiritualpilgrim.com   Omstars The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

Cory Michael Bryant — known to many as The Spiritual Pilgrim — joins Harmony and Russell for a conversation about what happens when two decades of Ashtanga yoga and Vajrayana Buddhist practice grow up side by side. From a 9/11 wake-up call that led him to his first yoga class, to studying under teachers in the lineage of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche in Nepal, Cory traces how Ashtanga and Tibetan Buddhism aren't separate paths — they may be two branches of the very same root. In this episode: How a strange bout of stress-induced hair loss led a type-A FDA chemist into his first yoga class Studying with Sharon Gannon and David Life at Jivamukti, and the pull toward Ashtanga Moving back to the American South as an openly gay man after 20 years in New York and DC The 37 practices of a bodhisattva, and using relationships as spiritual practice What suka and dukkha actually mean — and why it's really about space versus contraction The Vairochana posture as “the ultimate asana,” and the prana/nadi/trulkhor overlap between Ashtanga and Vajrayana Taking refuge, ngöndro, and years of preliminary Buddhist practice Leading pilgrimages to Nepal, Bhutan, India, and this fall, Mount Kailash in Tibet  Guest Bio Cory Michael Bryant, known as The Spiritual Pilgrim, is a longtime Ashtanga yoga teacher and Vajrayana Buddhist practitioner. A former FDA food chemist, Cory has practiced Ashtanga since the early 2000s, trained at Jivamukti Yoga under David Life and Sharon Gannon, and has studied for over a decade in the lineage of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, including with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche. He leads pilgrimages to Nepal, Bhutan, and India through The Spiritual Pilgrim, and teaches on Omstars. Resources Mentioned When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chödrön Joy of Living / Path of Liberation programs (Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche) thespiritualpilgrim.com   Omstars The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

Thank you for joining us for Christian Faith Center's Sermon of the week. This message is from our Nampa Location. Pastor Jordan continues our message series "David"1 Samuel 18:1-3 NLT: After David had finished talking with Saul, he met Jonathan, the king's son. There was an immediate bond between them, for Jonathan loved David. 2. From that day on Saul kept David with him and wouldn't let him return home. 3. And Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, because he loved him as he loved himself.This was a deep friendship that was so different than the, “if it benefits me then I will be part of it” relationships we have today. It was this friendship that would save his life. 

Readings for Tuesday of the 31st Week of OT found here. 

We tend to confuse our assumptions about how our life plans will go and God's actual plan for our lives. So, what should we do when our hopes and dreams don't come true?

Our natural response to when we do wrong (a.k.a sin) is to cover up and conceal. The lie we believe is that more sin will lead to freedom...which it never does. The good news is, God provides the better and only real option if we're to truly be free.

God loves us, wants the best for us and wants to make His will for us clear. The key is, we must move beyond our ability to interpret circumstance and ask more fundamental questions.

In dieser Episode lade ich dich ein, mit mir tief in die Jivamukti Yoga Methode einzutauchen, eine ganzheitliche Praxis, die ihren Ursprung in den 1980er-Jahren bei Sharon Gannon und David Life fand.

Eventually, we all face fear, loneliness, exhaustion, anger and rejection. If we don't know how to respond, we not only hurt ourselves, but the people around us...usually the ones we love the most.

Ever had a friend recommend a book that completely captivated you? That's exactly what happened to me. My friend Bob suggested this book written by a college acquaintance of his, and I decided to grab a copy. Little did I know, it would be one of those extraordinary reads.   As I flipped through the pages, I found myself nodding along, really connecting with the importance of the author's words. Feeling inspired, I knew I had to track down David Chernikoff's email and invite him to join me for a conversation.   David is a meditation teacher, spiritual counselor, and writer who taught psychology and meditation at Naropa University for many years. He currently teaches retreats throughout the United States and is one of the guiding teachers of the Insight Meditation Community of Colorado.    And his latest book, Life, Part Two: Seven Keys to Awakening with Purpose and Joy as You Age, is truly eye-opening. It's a roadmap to finding fulfillment and happiness, regardless of where you find yourself on life's journey.   How a life-changing event at age 13 molded David's adult years The pressure to succeed and how it affects our self worth Redefining your self-worth beyond achievements in middle age The concept of living on two levels: the relative and the absolute 7 keys to awakening with purpose and joy as you age Why David decided to write a book as he approached 70   Connect with David Life, Part Two: Seven Keys to Awakening with Purpose and Joy as You Age  www.davidchernikoff.com  David's Upcoming Event Schedule

The podcast delves into the profound spiritual journey of Snehan Born, tracing his path from early experiences in church to a lifelong quest for truth and enlightenment. Through encounters with various religious traditions, philosophical explorations, and travels worldwide, Snehan embarks on a quest to understand the deeper meaning of existence. Snehan grapples with existential questions, confronts personal privileges and challenges, and ultimately finds solace and guidance through Integral Yoga. Through anecdotes and reflections, the podcast explores themes of spiritual evolution, transformation, and the universal search for meaning in life.Watch on Youtube---Snehanji has over four decades of experience with yoga. He resides at the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco, where he serves as Swami Ramananda's assistant, teaches yoga classes and is a lead teacher trainer at all levels. Snehan is certified in all levels of Integral Yoga Hatha and has received additional certifications in Pranayama, Meditation, Raja Yoga and Stress Management from Integral Yoga. He has also received teacher training from yoga master Sri Dharma Mittra of the Dharma Yoga Center, Manhattan and has also studied with Sharon Gannon and David Life from Jivamukti Yoga Center, Manhattan. Snehan has studied Bhakti Yoga globally with Jai Uttal and Govind Das. Chanting mantra and playing the harmonium are part of his regular practice and classes. Snehan has lived and traveled extensively within India and practiced with many teachers there. He has taught yoga all over the US as well as in India, Nepal, South America, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Japan and Europe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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David Life has been recognized by Yoga Journal as an “innovator” in yoga in the U.S today. Together with Sharon Gannon, and through the blessings of his teachers, Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati, Shri Swami Nirmalananda and Shri K. Pattabhi Jois, David has helped create the Jivamukti Yoga method, which focuses on teaching and practicing yoga as a means to enlightenment. David is a certified Advanced practitioner of the Ashtanga Yoga method of Shri K. Pattabhi Jois, which he began studying in Mysore, India in 1988. He spent several years as a sannyas (renunciate) initiated by Swami Nirmalananda in 1989. He has received Kalachakra and Bodhisattva initiation from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. His interest in yoga is supported by his artistic, literary and metaphysical studies. He imbues his classes with metaphor, musicality and spirituality, spiced with humor, vigor and spontaneity. He is considered to be a “teacher's teacher” and he is a respected, popular, and in-demand teacher around the globe.   Watch The Art of Vibrant Living Show LIVE! - Did you know that this "podcast" is actually a LIVE video show?  Register (completely SPAM-Free) to receive automated announcements whenever we go live.  Then simply click and engage.  We welcome your questions and real-time participation.  Go to http://ryps.tk/avl-register and register (free) now!

Wenn wir alle Yoga machen würden, dann „wäre die Welt absolut ein besserer Ort“, behauptet Dr. Patrick Broome. Der promovierte Psychologe unterrichtet seit den 90er-Jahren die Praktik, die immer wieder großen Zulauf findet. „Es ist auf jeden Fall mitten in der Gesellschaft angekommen, so viele machen es und wollen gar nicht mehr aufhören.“ Wenn das einer weiß, dann er. Patrick Broome gehört zu Deutschlands bekanntesten Yogalehrern. Seine Art zu praktizieren wird 2000 maßgeblich in New York geprägt. Dort lernt Broome von Sharon Gannon und David Life die sogenannte Jivamukti-Yoga-Methode – und prägt mit dieser die Szene in Deutschland: er bildet angehende Yogis aus, schreibt Bücher, leitet in München drei Yoga-Studios und hat die deutsche Fußball-Nationalmannschaft trainiert. Wie es zu dieser Zusammenarbeit kam, wer von den Spielern so gar nichts mit Yoga anfangen kann und wieso die Arbeit mit Manuel Neuer besonders viel Spaß macht, hat uns Broome in der Podcastfolge erzählt. In seiner 20-jährigen Yogalehrer-Karriere hat Patrick Broome aber auch einige schwierige Situationen meistern müssen. Er durchlebte gesundheitliche und finanzielle Krisen. Auch darüber geht es in diesem Gespräch.

Moritz Ulrich ist Senior Advanced Certified JIVAMUKTI Yogalehrer,
er leitet die Yogaschule Peace Yoga in Berlin, ist Creator von Onlinekursen für Yogaschüler*innen und -lehrer*innen und Anatomie- und Sanskritlehrer in den internationalen Jivamukti Yogalehrerausbildungen. Moritz unterrichtet seit über 17 Jahren Yoga und hat Yoga zu seinem Hauptberuf gemacht, nach dem er erfolgreich sein Medizinstudium abgeschlossen hat. Er ist im Alter von 14 Jahren durch ein großes Interesse an Mystik, Philosophie und Esoterik zum Yoga gekommen. Bis heute sind seine Lehrer Sharon Gannon und David Life, die Gründer der Jivamukti Yoga Methode. Wir sprechen über, - sein Leben mit Yoga, - sein frühes Interesse an der Praxis, der Mystik und der Philosophie, - die Herausforderung, zu unterrichten, selbst zu praktizieren und ein Yogastudio zu führen, - die Veränderungen im Yoga, - warum die Methode Jivamukti Yoga so gut funktioniert, - über sein neues Programm „Jivamukti Yoga – Power, Klang und Ahimsa“ bei YogaEasy, - über Neuanfänge und ein Beginners Mind, - über Yogakrisen - und wie wir als einzelne zu einer gerechteren Welt beitragen können. Über Moritz: https://www.instagram.com/downdogberlin/ https://peaceyoga.de/lehrer/moritz/ Buchtipp: „Eternity is happening now Essays and Stories“ von Sharon Gannon Musiktipp: Come, come whoever you are auf Spotify Zur Inspiration: Maja Novak auf YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPebPmtgLsvZC29nVKPoMTA?view_as=subscriber) https://www.maike-maja-nowak.de/ Wir danken YogaEasy für die Unterstützung. Das Programm auf YogaEasy für einen guten Start ins neue Jahr: Jivamukti Yoga – Power, Klang und Ahimsa mit Moritz Ulrich. https://www.yogaeasy.de/programme/jivamukti-yoga-power-klang-und-ahimsa-mit-moritz-ulrich Hier entlang, um das PersonalityMag-Abo abzuschließen und den 2-monatigen Testzugang zur Plattform YogaEasy zu bekommen: https://steadyhq.com/en/personalitymag/about

In this episode, we provide updates on our newborn son, buying our home, active and passive deal progress, and the market generally.For more info, check us at makeitraincapital.com.Welcome to Make It Rain: Multifamily Real Estate Investing for Millennials!  We're Daisy and Luc, two millennials who love multifamily investing.  With every episode, whether we're discussing a special topic or have on an amazing guest, the goal is to provide education and resources for anyone interested in investing in multifamily real estate, especially if you're a millennial.  We're excited to chat with you about the what's, the why's, the how's, the who's.  The best way to show support is to share it with anyone who might benefit from it and leave us an awesome review. Check out our website at makeitraincapital.com for more goodies.  Take action on your financial future TODAY!

Hate something? Change something!Born at the beginning of the 60s, Stewart experienced the hippy revolution, punk rock, new wave, two tone, reggae and much more in the diverse politicised atmosphere of Thatcherist Britain. Leading a wild, nihilistic, and hedonostic lifestyle led him to a multitude of years and experiences with hallucinogenics, shamanism and ethnobotany both recreationally and spiritually. The new age travellers and the second summer of love in the UK, where Rave and Ecstacy redefined alternative culture and reinvigorated the esoteric arts, which kindled an interest in buddhism and yoga in Stewart. Following a severe back injury Stewart experienced an amazing recovery through intensive Astanga Vinyasa Mysore yoga practice.Stewart's sadhana led him toward an extensive yoga education with teachers from around the world who have had a profound effect on his style of teaching.A devoted activist in a wide range of issues: the Arms trade and nuclear disarmament, human and animal rights, environmental and ecological issues, anti-racist/fascist, pro LGBTQ, anti capitalist and anti poverty. He spent 10 years as a youth worker and teacher within the voluntary sector before training as a Lawyer in inner city London. Stewart relates his radical traditionalist approach to Yoga to include these important modern issues and his experiences therein. With great respect to the founders for their activism in animal rights he qualified as a Jivamukti teacher in 2003 and since has taught extensively in London and worldwide with annual retreats workshops in India and Sri Lanka. Stewart is a Senior Registered Yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. He founded East London School of Yoga and has been teaching Teacher Training for 8 years. He is currently studying at SOAS University toward an MA in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation with hopes of research toward a Phd. Stewart is eternally grateful to Hamish Hendry (Astanga London), Sabel Thaim, Jennifer Dale,Sri K Patthabi Jois, Sri Shreshadree (Mysore), and David Life and Sharon Gannon (Jivamukti Yoga) who all contributed greatly to change his life. He is also very sorry to everyone and everything who he harmed before yoga.In this episode Yoga Is Vegan's Holly Skodis and Stewart Gilchrist discuss the following:Vegan Health and Fitness Magazine Yoga EditionKate Magic Nature's First Law: The Raw-Food Diet by Stephen Arlin, David Wolfe, Fouad Dini, R.C. Dini, Marc Wolfe and Ken SeaneStew's experience getting sick on a mono fruitarian diet in colder climatesOrthorexia Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness by Dr. Qing Li Shinrin-yoku Reclaim the StreetsExtinction RebellionGMOSThe Farm TennesseeSugar and bone charStew's experience getting CovidA Handbook for Yogasana Teachers by Mel Robin Hooked on Raw: Rejuvenate Your Body and Should With Nature's Living Foods by RhioRaw: The Uncook Book: New Vegetarian Food for Life by Juliano Brotman and Erika LenkertDr. Douglas N. GrahamConscious Eating by Gabriel Cousens M.D.

In this season finale, comedian Ben Ellwood sits down with Australian icon Rove McManus to talk about contentment, finding the wonder in nature, and Rove's experiences with Sir David as International Vice President of Flora & Fauna International.Rove McManus: @RoveBen Ellwood: @BenEllwood11Shaun Allen: @Shaun_Allen@TGFDA_PodPresented by Ben EllwoodProduced by Ben Ellwood and Shaun AllenEdited by Ben Ellwood and Shaun AllenAll music used under license, Creative Commons or composed by Shaun Allen.Audio featured from Life On Earth (1979)British Broadcasting Corporationunder fair use.Audio featured from The Project (1 April 2019)Courtesy of Roving Enterprises and Network Ten. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Draw inspiration from the classical texts of Yoga and timeless scriptural sources, helps us  understand and appreciate the wisdom of this ancient practice.  Here we focus not only on the physical postures but also on how they evolved—the origins of the practices in yoga's ancient sacred texts and five-thousand-year-old traditions.Sharon Gannon is a  world-renowned yogini, perhaps best known as the founder, along with David Life, of the Jivamukti Yoga Method. From the Archives: This live interview was recorded on April 29,  2002 on the nationally syndicated radio program, hosted by Laura Lee . See more at www.lauralee.com

In this episode of Local Crown LLC our host Trey Carmichael talks with Abby and David about their journey through acting and creating a digital marketing company. They explain how they gained confidence being on camera and learned how they can help others do what they have done. Tune in to learn about building confidence and realizing everyone needs a coach. Want to learn more about our hosts? https://treycarmichael.us/ (https://treycarmichael.us/) Djemilah Birnie | Author, Digital Designer, Podcaster, and Founder of Becoming the Big Me https://djemilah.com/ (https://djemilah.com/) https://antoniahanlon.com/ (https://antoniahanlon.com/) Want to learn more about Local Crown, LLC? https://thelocalcrown.com/ (https://thelocalcrown.com/) Want to check out our publication? http://insidetheempire.com/ (insidetheempire.com) Did you want to get featured in the publication alongside Jayson Waller, Sharon Lechter, Jim Kwik, and Dan Caldwell? https://thelocalcrown.com/becomeacontributor (https://thelocalcrown.com/becomeacontributor)

Andrea is a dear friend of Ellie's and an advanced Jivamukti Yoga teacher with a wealth of positive energy and wisdom on the power of the Yogic path to bring us home to who we really are. Having studied directly with Sharon Gannon and David Life (the founders of Jivamukti), Andrea is positively impacting many through her classes and online courses. She was a natural first choice for the first episode of our new 'most inspirational teachers' series and Ellie was talking about this episode for weeks before we got to record! Come and see how Yoga is a beautiful way to connect with the real you and see that at our core, none of us are broken. Andrea is deeply experienced in a number of spiritual disciplines such as Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Buddhism and Her teachings are always infused with stories , laughter and lightness. Check out Andrea's resources below!

Have you ever admired a teacher and wished you could spend an hour going deep with them? That is what we got to do today with yoga teacher and psychology student, Heather Lilleston. Heather is currently in a doctoral program working towards her PhD in Clinical Psychology, and has taught yoga since 2003. In 2012, she co-founded Yoga For Bad People, a company focused on leading yoga retreats worldwide. Heather has been certified by such esteemed studios as Jivamukti Yoga with Sharon Gannon and David Life and Yoga Shanti with Colleen Saidman Yee and Rodney Yee, where she later assisted as a mentor, and taught as a lead teacher. She was recognized by Yoga Journal as one of the “50 Innovators Changing the Game of the Wellness Industry”, and held their cover for the January/February 2017 issue. She is also a senior teacher of The Class founded by Taryn Toomey. Today we discuss how Heather's psychology studies will enrich her yoga teachings, and the benefits and costs of wellness becoming a commodity. We also talk about the gifts that came out of a forced retreat during the pandemic. Lastly, we discuss heartbreaks, and her advice for getting through them. Sponsored Promotions: Check out Hootananny Wines for delicious organic and biodynamic wines Interested in sponsoring us? Visit our Patreon page to see the levels of sponsorship or donate here. Show Notes: Love Yoga Krishna Das Ashtanga Yoga K. Pattabhi Jois Louise Hay --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/finelinepodcast/support

On this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing young actor and content creator, Chidera David. We took a deep dive into his journey so far and looked some practical things young actors can do to maximise their attention on social media.   Contact Chidera here > https://twitter.com/CHIDERAHDAVID Say hi to Mike > https://www.instagram.com/themikelawson/ Say hi to Nana > https://www.instagram.com/oneman1000/ www.brainstormafrica.com  

Jeffrey's yoga journey started in 2007, after graduating from Berklee College of Music. At the time he couldn't afford to attend daily yoga classes, but the practice was such an emotional healing bomb for him that he learned on his own from DVDs, YouTube and attending one community class each week at his local yoga studio. Jeffrey moved to New York in 2009 and began practicing at Jivamukti Yoga School. In 2011 he completed the 300hr Jivamukti Yoga Certification, respectfully thanking Sharon Gannon and David Life for making that possible and continued on to complete the 500hr Jivamukti apprenticeship that same year. He began practicing Ashtanga Yoga on his own in 2012 and in 2014 I found his teacher, Guy Donahaye (director of the Ashtanga Yoga Shala NYC). In 2015, he began apprenticing under Guy's tutelage, acquiring all the techniques, concepts and philosophies that were imparted to him from his teacher. Jeffrey continues to immerse himself daily in sadhana so that he can share his love and passion for yoga to inspire others as he has been. You can connect with Jeffrey at https://www.instagram.com/jeffreyvillanuevayoga/ (@jeffreyvillanuevayoga) and on his https://www.jeffreyvillanueva.com/ (website). He is offering an Inversions workshop through https://www.instagram.com/yogavidanyc/ (@yogavidanyc) at the end of Jan and you can find out more about it https://www.yogavida.com/teacher-training/300-hour-teacher-training/inversions/ (here). We've also just joined the Clubhouse app at @kapwakonvos. Connect with us there as we plan to host some future interactive conversations there!

Spiritual Warrior ~ 1 hour pre set sequence as taught by Jivamukti co- founders & my dearest teachers! Enjoy!

Have you ever faced an impossible situation in your life? A "Goliath," as we call them. In this episode, we continue to look at the life and legacy of King David. We take a deeper dive at one of the most famous bible stories ever, David and Goliath.

We continue our study of the life and Legacy of King David. In this session our guest speaker Pastor Michael Jakes looks at Psalm 142. King David is now in the caves hiding from Saul. There are so many life lessons we can learn from this story. Listen now!

In this lesson we continue our look at King David, his life and legacy. David is anointed King by the Prophet Samuel.

From Saul to David, as the Kingdom turns. It virtually impossible to talk about the life of David and not talk about Saul. This a back story to Saul and his character.

Lynn Rescigno is a Yoga teacher, a classical Pilates teacher at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) School, and a modern dancer.  Lynn practices Ashtanga yoga, Iyengar yoga and is a Jivamukti yoga teacher, who has worked under the guidance of Sharon Gannon and David Life since 1999. She has studied the works of the Krishnamacharya Lineage … Continue reading →

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Do you struggle to get enough deep, nourishing sleep? You're so not alone. We make our days longer by making their nights shorter so we can get more done. Or maybe we try to get to bed, but feel betrayed when our bodies don't cooperate. Yoga Health Coach Brodie Welch talks with fellow formerly sleep-deprived coaches Carly Banks and Kari Zabel about how they were able to radically transform their relationship with sleep. You'll hear how Carly was able to overcome her sleep debt even while caring for a newborn, and how Kari overcame the lifelong insomnia she was previously resigned to dealing with. Learn how an identity shift coupled with simple tweaks in daily routine unlocked the secret to sound sleep for these formerly Hot Mess Health Coaches.   What you'll get out of tuning in: Learn the one small shift that resulted in better sleep for Carly within 3 days How you can get your "me time" and your sleep, even as a new parent How Facebook might be sabotaging your sleep   Links Mentioned in Your Episode: Grace Edison's website Bodythrive Headspace app   Show Highlights: 3:45 Carly finally realized that she wasn't sentenced to sleep deprivation just because she had a newborn baby, and saw why she was inadvertently contributing to her own suffering 5:30 Get both "me time" and rest, even with a newborn! Digest, then rest Turn off the tech Listen to your body Create your own bedtime routine Trade in sharing space for a genuine connection 12:35 Kari confronts the belief that it's her lot in life to sleep poorly because insomnia runs in her family 16:10 The enemies of good sleep: caffeine, alcohol, and that blue light we love so much    21:45 How habits like meditation, yoga nidra, and following the Ayurvedic clock can make up for a poor night's sleep 22:30 Reframing mindsets around insomnia can help overcome resistance and develop consistently sound sleep.   Your Favorite Quotes "We're still living in a culture that prizes productivity, and if you're not chronically busy and tired all the time, you somehow must not be doing enough. If being busy gives you bragging rights, being sleep-deprived and exhausted shows just how hard you must be working." - Brodie Welch "Resentment tends to increase in proportion to our lack of self-care." - Brodie Welch "[As a new mom], I was still externalizing all my problems…, not considering that there were things I could do for myself." -Carly Banks "We need to recognize… that our bodies have gone through this massive job of producing a child and birthing it, and to say that we need 6 months to a year or more of time to rest and restore, I think that's pretty fair." - Carly Banks "I had this story that I inherited insomnia from my mother... like I inherited her brown, curly hair and blue eyes." - Kari Zabel "It's what you do in your daily life that's so much more important than the [genetic] cards you're dealt." - Brodie Welch "It's the melatonin-killing blue light that's been your enemy!" - Brodie Welch "The realignment to a set [Ayurvedic] schedule… I get so much more done." - Kari Zabel   BIO: Brodie Welch is a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, group coach, and self-care strategist. She's the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. In addition to her clinical practice, Brodie helps caring, high-achieving, women put themselves on their own to-do lists so they can trade stress and burnout for energy, joy, and vibrant health. She has helped thousands of clients improve their digestion, sleep, and mood, dial in a regular bodymind practice, and step into the next version of themselves. She's also the creator and host of A Healthy Curiosity: the podcast that explores what it takes to be well in a busy world. Connect with Brodie: Brodie's website Podcast page On Facebook   Guest's BIO: Carly Banks   Carly Banks offers a light at the end of the parenting tunnel with her programs at Nourished Living. Through the birth of two children, postpartum difficulties, being a working mom, and struggling to find common ground with her partner, Carly learned the hard way that routines and self care are the path to family thrive. Now she's shattering old patterns and false beliefs about herself to become the person she and her family deserve. Suitable for pregnant women and mothers of all ages, Nourished Living offers programs that help us love ourselves fully, so we may love and foster the positive growth of our families. Carly lives in British Columbia Canada with her family of four. Connect with her to hear more about how Carly shares her skills with the Mamas of the world. Carly's website. Carly's Facebook. Kari Zabel   Kari Zabel has been teaching yoga since 2003, and is an Advanced Certified Jivamukti teacher who studied with founders Sharon Gannon and David Life. She teaches classes, workshops, retreats and immersions and has co-lead teacher training programs across the U.S., Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Kari is currently a Senior Teacher at the Jivamukti Yoga Centers in Munich and is regularly featured in Yoga Journal Germany as the model for the 108 Asana Finder. She is known for her light spirit, heartfelt teachings, creative sequencing and ability to inspire her students to live full, happy, and healthy lives. Kari also studies Ayurveda and habit change and is one of Europe's few Yoga Health Coaches. She helps clients improve their diet, sleep, energy, and mental clarity so they can feel kick-ass and ready to take on the world. Kari's website. Kari's Facebook

Sometimes writers find themselves like I was this morning: staring at a blank screen listening to dubstep hoping magically that words will fill the screen. (And that's when my cat Yoda walked across the keyboard and words did actually fill the screen. They just didn't make any sense.) Here are three writing prompts to help you find your creative juice or kick you out of writer's block thanks to some good old friends like Jack Kerouac. You can also use these writing techniques to identify your passion and purpose because all of these writing strategies are meta-cognitive in nature, which is a big fancy word that means you call attention to your thoughts and think about your own thinking. 1.) The Beat Word Sketch This is something my wife and I do often when we go on a date. It's fun. You should try it. The idea comes from Jack Kerouac, one of the most famous Beat Generation writers, who loved exploring the world around him through the art of language.  Kerouac believed that grammar and punctuation constipates our use of language and so by forgetting all of these rules, writers can write words more freely -- much like a musician would create a riff off a jazz beat.  So, here's what to do:Stop and look around and grab a pen and paper or use Evernote. Set a timer for 5 to 10 minutes. Then, write down what you see and think for the next 5 to 10 minutes. You are not allowed to use any grammar or punctuation, except a dash to separate your thoughts. Allow yourself to think silly thoughts and jump around like a firecracker or just write exactly what you see. It's a game between your left-brain and right-brain that gets you to breakdance with your words. Afterwards, you should have unlocked the potential to continue writing whatever it is that you were trying to get at before writer's block came about. Or... you'll just have a really cool bit of language to share at your next slam poetry event. Here's what it could look like: The lamp shade to my right looks like something straight out of the game clue and my Macbook shines bright in my face illuminating the intensity in my eyes as cafe guests mill around drinking beer coffee and chatting with their friends in spanish -- maybe a Spanish lesson? -- I remember when I first learned Spanish and tried to order a sandwich in Barcelona only to be laughed at by a teenager for my terrible American accent -- learning a language is something I love to do and haven't focused enough on -- learn French or Spanish next? I don't know -- Language is such a beautiful thing like a tango on the tongue between two souls that wish to connect. See? It's pretty weird and takes a bit of getting used to, but once you let go, it flows naturally and something you'll be surprised by what you create. I'm proud of the one line at the end. The rest of the paragraph is kind of junk, but that last line, "like a tango on the tongue" sounds beautiful to me and reminds me of the beautiful sing song of language.  2.) Journaling... (Remember That?)Yes, journaling -- the manly word for writing in a diary. I would be a major hypocrite if I said I journal consistently. The truth is, I have a long inconsistent string of journaling. When I was a kid, I had these dream journals where I would write down my dreams as soon as I woke up. And even as an adult, I can't stand handwriting, nor have I been able to type a consistent journal.  Michael Hyatt struggles with this too and writes about the need to journal. Here's a helpful template he created. The thing about journaling is that if you write in a journal every day, it will turn into a habit that will develop your reflective ability to be more aware and present, all while being able to make sense of your emotions. Consistent reflecting like this and trying to make sense out of the tangled yarn of life experiences will allow you to grow into a more present being. In other words, you'll be in control of your emotions and perhaps empathize with your readers more so than others.  Go ahead and try it. Try to keep a consistent journal. Real men would. Start small with maybe just a few sentences every day and then grow it into what you want. Says Jeff Goins, "If you want to get this writing thing down, you need to start writing every day. No questions asked, no exceptions made." 3.) Focus Freewrites These are a bit different than journaling and Beat Word Sketches. Journaling is entirely reflective and builds your meta-cognition. Word Sketches break free from grammar restrictions and ask you to describe the physical present (through descriptive language) all while allowing you to roam into your steam of consciousness.  Focus freewrites, however, are... a bit more focused. You'll need to choose a topic to start off with and will need a prompting question.  Here's what to do: Step 1: Choose a prompting question. The question should somehow relate to the topic you are writing. Here are a couple examples: Why is the topic I want to write about important? How did I learn about this topic? Or they could be more existential in nature: What events have most shaped my purpose or the purpose of my reader? Should I grind the coffee beans at the store or right before I make a cup of coffee?   Step 2: Set a timer for 10 minutes (feel free to have the Star Wars theme song be the timer ring tone!) Step 3: Start off by answering the question and then let your mind wander a bit. Once it wanders too far away from the essence of the question, pull yourself back in and redirect and refocus your writing to the origin of the question. So that means you can answer the question a different way, or tell a new story that highlights your answer, or write how someone of another view point would answer the question.  The goal here is to become aware when you stray off your focused path and train your brain to come back to the focus of your writing. It's very much like meditation. When in seated meditation for instance, a common practice would focus on the breathing (in/out) and not think of anything else except, like Tom Hilgardner says, "be one with the breath." What happens, however, is the mind likes to think of... well... pretty much anything to distract you.  The mind will say things like "That itch in your right butt cheek is really annoying, isn't it? You should probably scratch that" or it will say "You should really prepare for that meeting today because it's going to be a tough one."  The practice then shifts to acknowledging that the mind has wandered and simply bring it back to the breath. Because the mind wanders so easily, many meditation practitioners will put words to the breath to help stay focused. During yogic meditation, David Life had us think the traditional mantra "Let' and "Go." So, you may think the word "Let" on the inhale and think "Go" on the exhale. Just like the focus freewrite, the practice of meditation is about coming back to focus on the present. So, with the focus freewrite it's about saying "Whoops, I've been a bit too tangential here" and then coming back to the main topic.    I hope these micro-roasted writing tips have helped you with your writing. Of course, these are only three tips when there are hundreds more to learn. But, then again, it's all about small beginnings right? Drip by drip.

Tune in as Sister Jenna welcomes Jules Febre to the America Meditating Radio Show as we conclude our 21-day Yogathon leading up to the 1st Annual International Day of Yoga on June 21st. Jules Febre is an internationally acclaimed Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher. He began his practice at the age of 6. In his early teens, Jules spent time traveling in India with David Life. During that time he was invited to share satsang with Swami Nirmalananda and Shyam Das, two radical yogis, as well as studying Ashtanga Yoga with Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois - three great yogis who have each helped to add to the progression of yoga in the West. Today, Jules travels the world teaching Jivamukti Yoga, Hip Hop Asana, as well as immersion programs and retreats. With a desire to serve the community in which he was raised, Jules also teaches in youth development programs, prisons, and probation centers in New York City and around the world. He is a featured teacher at the U.S. Yoga Journal Conferences and many international yoga festivals throughout the world. Having appeared in multiple magazines, on television and radio, Jules is recognized for his unique self-expression and a progressive teaching style that is filled with fun, humor and inspiration.  Visit www.julesfebre.com Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.

Join us as the America Meditating Radio Show, hosted by Sister Jenna, launches a 21-day Yogathon leading up to the 1st Annual International Day of Yoga featuring interviews with prominent yoga teachers from the U.S. and abroad and government officials. Valerie Grange is both the co-owner and co-director of The Buddha B Yoga Center. She is a certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher whose intention is to teach yoga as the practice of compassion. Her classes are rich in the myths of the asanas and spiritual readings as well as making a deep connection to Nature. Valerie considers Jivamukti co-founders Sharon Gannon and David Life as her gurus, honoring them by teaching the Jivamukti method and its five tenets. Valerie is a proud vegan, animal activist, PETA supporter, Reiki for Animals Level 1 & 2 practitioner, as well as the Founder and President of Yogi's Ark 501 (c)(3) non-profit: 'An Animal Sanctuary In The Making.' She is currently working on her first book on yoga as the practice of compassion through diet, as well as co-producing and hosting 'Healthy You' a plant-strong vegan cooking and wellness show on Fairfax Public Access television. Visit www.BuddhaBYoga.com and see the studio at https://vimeo.com/115206550. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter. For International Day of Yoga activities near you, visit http://idayofyoga.org.

Sharon Gannon is a 21st century Renaissance woman who excels in many spiritual, artistic, and social mediums. She is a legend in the yoga and vegan worlds and is best known for creating, along with David Life, Jivamukti Yoga - a path to enlightenment through compassion for all beings. Her New York City Jivamukti studio has inspired thousands around the globe – leading to over 30 centers, affiliates and a community dedicated to compassionate living. Sharon is a pioneer in teaching yoga as spiritual activism and is credited for making yoga cool - relating ancient teachings of yoga to the modern world. She is a musician and is a featured vocalist on many CDs including Sharanam, which is her solo album. She has produced numerous yoga-related DVDs and is the author of several books, including Jivamukti Yoga, The Art of Yoga, Cats and Dogs are People Too!, and Yoga and Vegetarianism. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications. Sharon Gannon has also changed the way we think about compassionate eating and brings spirituality into the kitchen. Now, she brings the recipes that she has been cooking with friends and family to the written page with the release of her new book, Simple Recipes for Joy: More than 200 Delicious Vegan Recipes - a beautiful, hard cover, cookbook filled with delicious meals for the senses and the soul.  Visit www.simplerecipesforjoy.com Get the OFF TO WORK CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on Facebook & follow us on Twitter.

A former criminal lawyer and psychotherapist, Jeff Brown is the author of "Soulshaping: A Journey of Self-Creation," recently published by North Atlantic Books. Endorsed by authors Elizabeth Lesser and Ram Dass, "Soulshaping" is Brown's autobiography — an inner travelogue of his journey from archetypal male warrior to a more surrendered path. He is also the author of the soon to be released quotes book 'Ascending with both feet on the Ground' and the co-producer and key journeyor in the soon to be released spiritual documentary 'Karmageddon'. The film relates to spiritual teacher Bhagavan Das, and includes unforgettable interviews with Ram Dass, Seane Corn, Deva Premal, Wah, David Life and Robert Gass. You can connect with Jeff's work at www.soulshaping.com