Podcasts about heart yoga

Get ready to be inspired! In this captivating episode, we dive into the incredible story of Mary Ansell, founder of Open Heart Yoga, and her journey from dealing with scoliosis to becoming a visionary who has reshaped her community's wellness landscape is nothing short of awe-inspiring. As a young girl, Mary was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 12 and had to wear a brace that was not only challenging but also brought out her remarkable blend of grit and grace. This experience, however, set the stage for her eventual love affair with yoga, which offered her physical relief and a profound sense of connection and presence. The heart of Mary's mission with Open Heart Yoga is to make yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of age, gender, or socioeconomic status. Her studio has grown from a fledgling nonprofit to a thriving community sanctuary, and the innovative "practice and give" model ensures that every class not only supports personal growth but also the well-being of others in the local community. This episode is not just a story about yoga; it's a testament to the power of human resilience, the beauty of community support, and the transformative potential of pursuing one's passion. Mary Ansell's journey from overcoming personal challenges to inspiring a community through Open Heart Yoga is a compelling narrative that resonates with anyone looking to make a meaningful impact in their world.

My guest today is an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher working for the San Diego school district. She talks to us about what it's like working with neurodiverse students (students with autism), the skills needed to succeed, and how rewarding her job can be. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Follow Jobology Website: https://www.jobologypodcast.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jobologypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobologypodcast/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jobologypodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/jobologypodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JobologyPodcast  T-Shirt: Pilgrimage of the Heart Yoga (https://pilgrimageyoga.com/) “Make Good Choices” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobologypodcast/support

Episode #2 January 18th, 2023 “Heart Yoga” Join us for an discovery of why the heart is our most sophisticated organ. Learn the science as well as tools, concepts and short energetic exercises to turn your heart on. Tune into more of your quantum awareness. www.bartsharp.com

Today you will meet Yulia Azriel, founder of Gentle Heart Yoga and Wellness.  I always love to hear the stories of inspiring women and this one is amazing. Yulia had her early education in biochemistry, but she realized that something was missing from her life. She became aware that she was pursuing a path that was not connected with her heart. In that time, she found yoga and was able to reconnect with her heart and her authenticity in a way that opened many doors for her. She made the decision to drop her pursuit of biochemistry and follow her heart to help other women also find themselves in the world and became a healer. She now runs The Confident Healers Academy where women come to shine, to be seen, and heard. She helps women supercharge their dreams and live their visions for their life, helping them make a difference. Join us as we talk about imposture syndrome, yoga Nidra, finding your calling, and how breathwork can open your heart and mind to what is truly possible for you. If you'd like to learn more about Yulia you can visit https://gentleheartpurpose.com/confident-healer/

Compassion and service are at the heart of yoga philosophy. Many of us see overwhelming inequities in the world today and want to help, but don't know where or how to start. Today's guest on the podcast would have us simply “start, by starting”. Host Rachel talks with the Yoga Medicine Seva Foundation Director, and a Sisters of the Planet Ambassador with Oxfam America, Amanda Bonfiglio Cunningham. As well as being a yoga instructor, Amanda has a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and a Master's in Teaching, but it was her years of traveling the world that inspired her life's work. In this episode, we discuss the Seva Foundation's mission to combat human trafficking by empowering women and children through all kinds of education, be it formal, vocational, or practical. Listen in to learn how to create space to process the secondary trauma that can come with service work, and why it pays to focus on the ripple effect you can create through small acts rather than trying to change the world. Show Notes: The start of Amanda's passion for travel: 10 years on a boat [2:52] How travel ignites compassion [5:31] Yoga as Amanda's stabilizing anchor [10:35] “Moving back to land” [13:25] Open a yoga studio in search of expansion and connection [16:01] Finding Yoga Medicine and the first Seva trip to India [17:50] Yoga Medicine Seva Foundation's mission [20:32] Making space to process secondary trauma in order to take action [24:03] Life-changing impacts from education [32:46] Human trafficking's mind-boggling scope [37:47] The ripple effect of changing just one life [39:23] “Start by starting”: the work of Her Future Coalition and the Seva Foundation [43:05] How service work changes us [47:46] Ways to get involved with the Seva Foundation [52:30] Links Mentioned: Watch this episode on YouTube Connect with Amanda Bonfiglio Cunningham: Instagram | Her Future Coalition | Yoga Medicine Seva | Amanda B Cunningham You can learn more about this episode, and see the full show notes at www.YogaMedicine.com/podcast-37. And you can find out more about insider tips, online classes or information on our teacher trainings at www.YogaMedicine.com. To support our work, please leave us a 5 star review with your feedback on iTunes/Apple Podcasts.

In this episode, my all-time favorite yoga teacher Jessica Weiss tells us how she handled maternity leave and new parenthood as a creative freelancer. We also talk about her prenatal yoga series, which has been an absolutely life saver for me during my pregnancy!! My favorite take away from this conversation is: TAKE YOUR TIME. That's a mantra to remember -- especially as a new mom -- even when life is a whirlwind around you and you feel the pressure to resume your career ASAP.To see Jess's yoga classes -- from online livestreams to on-demand videos, in addition to the prenatal course -- visit https://www.wild-heart-yoga.com and follow her on Instagram at jessweissyoga. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode we chat with Professor Peter Kistler all things heart. He's recently done a study and review of the correlation between Stress & Atrial Fibrillation, and you'll come to realise how much impact stress, anxiety and depression has on the heart, and the way it functions. He shares with us the stories from a surgeons point of view of what it's like to hold someones life in your hands. We covercorrelation between health and heart functionhow the heart beats, and it's functionshow to keep the heart healthywhen you should get a check upwhat's next when it comes to heart medicinethe holistic approaches that are coming through the ranksa study that will start this year around connecting patients with Yoga, Meditation & BreathingIf you liked this episode, feel free to share and thumbs up it. 

If you want to support this show, leave us a review on apple podcasts, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram. We also have the patreon over at patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism where you can help ensure our forward momentum! This new year and special 50th episode of 21CV launches with a bang as we sit down in person with the owners of From the Heart Yoga, Rick Powell and Behjne Mason. Practitioners and teachers for well over 25 years, they join us on the show to talk about what exactly yoga is, how we can find a discipline with it, and how it has transformed over the past thirty years. Behnje is an E-RYT 500 Certified Hatha Yoga teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience. She began her study of Yoga in 1989 and dedicated many years. She received her certification in Anusara Yoga from John Friend in 2004 and served on the National Certification Board for Anusara Yoga for 8+ years. In 2013, Behnje completed Desiree Rumbaugh's Wisdom Warriors training. Behnje continues her studies with Dr. Douglas Brooks, Jamie Allison, Sianna Sherman, Sonam Targee, Sally Kempton, and Manoj Chalam. Behnje is inspired by Yoga's ability to connect people to the wisdom of the heart. It is from this enthusiasm that she is honored to be representing such a rich and elegant method of Hatha Yoga. Rick has studied Tai-Chi Jeung and Tai Chi Praying Mantis Kung Fu with Sifu Lee, Hoa Yen since 1984. In 1987 Rick was accepted as an "In door" Disciple of Sifu Lee Hoa Yen. In 1990 Sifu Lee granted him 1 of the 5 teaching certifications he has given out since moving to America. In 1990 Rick began practicing yoga and in 2008 received his certification in Anusara Yoga. He is currently an E-RYT 500 Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher who has studied with John Friend, Behnje Masson and many other great Teachers. Rick is dedicated to preserving these beautiful health&martial art forms and passing them on with patience, integrity, and accuracy. SHOW TOPICS:  - What is yoga - How is it possible to be disconnected from ourselves? - Their 30 year journey - Yogas evolution into what it is today - Studentship and appropriation - Importance of the long view - Yana Yoga - Mudras - Spiritual Bypassing LINKS:  fromtheheartyoga.com

Welcome to episode 21 of The Clean Bee Podcast! In this episode I'm joined by fellow Cayman Islands resident and founder of One Heart Yoga and Apothecary, Melissa Quinn. IN THIS CONVERSATION WE DISCUSS: + Melissa's background and how yoga found her when she needed it most (TW: addiction is discussed) + 3 practices you can incorporate today to live a more present, peaceful life + How to move through your emotions, release judgement and let go of what no longer serves you LET'S STAY CONNECTED: + Madalyn @theecleanbee + Free Grocery Guide (+join the weekly newsletter) CONNECT WITH TODAYS GUEST: + One Heart Yoga & Apothecary + Melissa @thecaymanyogi SUPPORT THE PODCAST WITH A VIRTUAL TIP Be sure to share + tag me and Melissa on Instagram with your key takeaways from this week's episode! We would love to hear from you. As always, take what resonates with you and leave what doesn't. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to hit that follow button, drop some stars and leave a review. It truly means the world and helps this show reach more listeners! Tune in EVERY SATURDAY for the next episode of The Clean Bee Podcast!

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Christa Clark, who runs the award-winning plant-based blog Artistic Vegan, will share tips on how to lower our stress levels and experience a feeling of calm, along with advice on how to have compassion for all. Christa is author of The Artistic Vegan Cookbook: An Alchemical Transformation and offers cooking videos online, plus she is a structural integrator and yoga teacher.

You'll get lots of self-care tips in this episode! Samantha Long is a yoga instructor and self-care mentor for moms. Her goal is help women live more authentically and fulfilled by using self care as a tool box to promote alignment with the True Self. As a teacher and a motivator, Samantha promotes the importance of mindfulness, meditation, breath, as well as the spiritual and physical practice of yoga as a path to self-love, self-awareness, self-worth, self-compassion, and self-trust. Sam is the host of a new YouTube show and Podcast called Self Care Is My Job. You can learn more and connect with her at www.Alignedheart.net or on Instagram @the_aligned_heart. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fit-to-lead/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fit-to-lead/support

Shekinah Ma spent my years growing up experimenting and studying everything from Shamanism, to Huna Wisdom, to Native American Teachings and the teachings of Animal Totems. Shekinah Ma attended Healing Schools learning Massage, Reiki, and The Reconnection Work. She became an initiated Priestess through an Egyptian Mystery School and have shared her gift for Numerology and Tarot since twenty years old. Shekinah Ma deep dived into Kundalini Yoga and Heart Yoga and married a Yogi when I was just twenty one......... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/darlene-hill/message

Crystal Maree Beshears is an amazing yoga teacher, an amazing mother, and an all around amazing human. She is the founder of Powered by Heart School of Yoga  Crystal runs powerful online programs that provide people with the tools to achieve their personal revolution over the course of 40 days. Crystal also hosts retreats as well as her own teacher training programs. She is extremely innovate, encouraging and knowledgeable in all things yoga and mindfulness. "I wish we were Sponsored by Vivobarefoot": http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=7789&awinaffid=723853 (http://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=7789&awinaffid=723853) Save $30 off your first order of $130 or more using the above link and promo code "Austin Bitzas" at checkout (Thank you for all who used affiliate link) 07:24 – Crystal's "first time" experience and discovering yoga..."I feel like a new born baby" 10:21 –Aligning her body and spirit rekindles Crystal's journey into yoga. Finding a holistic physical practice is something we may all need. 12:39 - https://www.instagram.com/lightyearleadership/ (Susan Conrad) her teacher talks about “Living from the neck up”. Until she had that new first experience she was living from the neck up and yoga became her "medicine". Having awareness of self and awareness of mental health (https://www.instagram.com/lightyearleadership/ (https://www.instagram.com/lightyearleadership/)) P.S. follow us on insta too (https://www.instagram.com/secret_yogi/ (https://www.instagram.com/secret_yogi/)) 13:18 - The utilization of yoga's universality to finding your dharma, or finding your purpose. 16:18 - Part of the 8 limbs of yoga is to utilize self inquiry or path in "niyama" (observances) more specifically within the niyama is "svadhyaya" (self-study) 17:29 - Is your life integrated? Are you playing different life roles throughout the day? Aligning with your higher self 25:18 - Relation between https://amzn.to/3gh37A6 (Patanjali's Yoga Sutras) and being more present in our day to day life 25:30 - How to motivate yourself into a beginners meditation, or yoga meditation. What does it look like and how to calm your mind Insight timer: https://insighttimer.com/ (https://insighttimer.com/) Head space: https://www.headspace.com/ (https://www.headspace.com/) 30:04 - Fragmented mind and getting pulled in so many different directions is something organic to all living creatures with a mind @allthingspups video: https://www.instagram.com/p/BzetroQFt-0/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BzetroQFt-0/) P.S. follow us on insta https://www.instagram.com/secret_yogi/ (@secret_yogi) (your the best!) 32:18 - https://crystal-beshears.square.site/ (Powered by Heart Yoga) message to live a life with deliberate action. Are trying to figure out what is the perfect job? or what does the perfect relationship look like? We talk about finding your dharma and than living by it....little secret it's not easy at first 35:42 - Using yoga and your dharma to find your legacy. Living a life of purpose in the day to day https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401946550/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=secretyogi-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1401946550&linkId=64b7d42a5479f5c46d1edf3bde92e614 (The Universe Has Your back: Transform Fear to Faith) by Gabrielle Bernstein ...amazing read and thank you for all who use the link it keeps this show going) 42:26 - The emphasis "Circle Exercise" Crystal teaches her all her students. What does that look like? What does that sound like? What does that feel like?  42:54 - Discovering positive mantras, simple mantras, and mantras for meditation to discover fears and re-set yourself. How to formally practice mantras to set up that anchor point = your declaration. (Crystal tatoo “I am a living example of brave love”). Be a living example of your mantra even though it may be hard. 45:38 - The future of yoga and continuing to build community “When the dawn of... Support this podcast

Gary Halperin, through his classes, workshops and books, has taught thousands of people how to practice yoga and meditation. He is a certified Professional Level Kripalu Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Gary was a resident at the Kripalu Center ashram in Lenox, Massachusetts for 3 years. Since 1994 Gary has taught meditation and yoga privately and at the Kripalu Center, Centro Creative in Costa Rica, and other resorts and spas. His meditation clients have included CEO's, political leaders, MD's, and cultural leaders In Sarasota, Florida Gary's clients have included guests and members of the Longboat Key Club and Resort, the Sarasota Bar Association, the Sarasota Orchestra, the Ringling School of Art and Design, the region's top 10 income producing realtors, Sarasota County employees, and staff at L3 Communications. He has also taught meditation workshops at Elite Health Medical Center and these yoga centers: Rosemary Court, Yoga Libre, Prana Yoga, Garden of the Heart Yoga, and Mandala Medspa, Yoga Shala and at Sarasota Center of LightGary is the published author of "Feel Better Now...Meditation for Stress Reduction & Relaxation", “The Relaxation Meditation Method: Happier in 15-minutes a Day” and the creator of the "Feel Better Now Yoga" DVD. He graduated from Amherst College and served in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.

Gary Halperin, through his classes, workshops and books, has taught thousands of people how to practice yoga and meditation. He is a certified Professional Level Kripalu Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Gary was a resident at the Kripalu Center ashram in Lenox, Massachusetts for 3 years. Since 1994 Gary has taught meditation and yoga privately and at the Kripalu Center, Centro Creative in Costa Rica, and other resorts and spas. His meditation clients have included CEO's, political leaders, MD's, and cultural leaders In Sarasota, Florida Gary's clients have included guests and members of the Longboat Key Club and Resort, the Sarasota Bar Association, the Sarasota Orchestra, the Ringling School of Art and Design, the region's top 10 income producing realtors, Sarasota County employees, and staff at L3 Communications. He has also taught meditation workshops at Elite Health Medical Center and these yoga centers: Rosemary Court, Yoga Libre, Prana Yoga, Garden of the Heart Yoga, and Mandala Medspa, Yoga Shala and at Sarasota Center of Light Gary is the published author of "Feel Better Now...Meditation for Stress Reduction & Relaxation", “The Relaxation Meditation Method: Happier in 15-minutes a Day” and the creator of the "Feel Better Now Yoga" DVD. He graduated from Amherst College and served in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.

This week features Heather Watkins! Heather Watkins a certified 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and Reiki practitioner. Heather began her yoga practice in Kentucky at the University of Louisville with Judy Rice in 1999. She practiced in a corporate setting for ten years. It was this practice that inspired her to explore the path of a yoga teacher. From an early age Heather had an interest in fitness and the outdoors. First with running and later in the gym with weights and then yoga. Per Heather: ”Exercise continues to help me relieve stress and be in the present moment. Yoga is something I enjoy doing and lose time doing." Heather is a firm believer of self-care, the mind body connection, and its impact on physical and mental health. Heather offers virtual one on one private  and group yoga sessions. Sessions offerings include yoga for anxiety,  yoga for athletes, strength, relaxation, insomnia, confidence, and can include distance reiki. Book a session with Heather  by sending an email to:  fromtheheartreiki@gmail.

Pérola tells us about her change of heart about yoga and then teaches us about the types of Yoga there are. An amazing introduction to those who want to start doing Yoga and a great explanation for those who already practice it!

The One Heart Yoga Nidra Session is slightly shorter than other Yoga Nidra on this podcast. It is designed to break down the barriers between your thinking mind and your essential self to promote inner self awareness. I originally used this as a guided meditation savasana at the end of a Barkan Hot Vinyasa Class at Steam House Hot Yoga and Pilates in Epping NH where I teach Yoga. This Meditation is perfect to do during your day as a meditation practice, perhaps after lunch or in the afternoon. You may also get a great deal of benefit from doing it after a Hatha Yoga Practice Session or before bedtime. At those times the body will be able to completely relax so that the transformative and healing benefits of Yoga Nidra can take root in your consciousness in the best possible way. Benefits of Yoga Nidra include: Relieving muscular, mental, and emotional tension such as stress or anxiety. Memory enhancement, insomnia, increased creativity, and energy levels are boosted. Helps to heal the functioning of the Endocrine system and cultivates positive body awareness leading to the restructuring of the Mind, Body, and Spirit Balance within. Relax, Rejuvenate, Renew, and Refresh with the Guided Meditation Practice. Carve out 18 minutes in your schedule, grab a blanket or a shawl to cover yourself and a pillow under your knees and experience all the possibilities.  So much gratitude to lead your though this amazing practice. Much Love to You, Melissa

Fearless Heart Yoga practitioners Carolynne and Lindsay agreed to meet up early at their studio in Waterloo, to have coffee and a chat with me about the body and the mind. We chatted about the studio, and in a way that was on-brand (as much as I have a distain for that term). I was in a funk that day though, I needed the chat we had, and I’m happy that it went the way it did. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/todddonaldshow/message

Today I have on Yoga instructor and local owner of Half Moon Yoga, Robbie Short. I've gone to many studios here in Nashville and one of my favorite aspects of Robbie's studio is that she honors what yoga truly is, philosophy with complimentary yoga poses. Her dharma talks are one of my favorite aspects of class and back in October her dharma talks consisted of the chakras. Today we are going to talk about her journey from an airline stewardess to yoga teacher, benefits of yoga and why everyone should be doing it, and the power of the chakras and the #metoo movement!

Being the first class of the year, I thought it'd be great to set an intention in the form of a colour for the next few months. In today's practice, we'll be moving into our heart. Really slowing things down to set the intention for our actions. Asking yourself, what do I want to feel and how can I cultivate this feeling more often? As we move in and out through our flow, be mindful of each movement. Really listen to the positioning of your body. If you'd like a visual, I'll be uploading a downloadable pdf really soon for you - or keep in touch on Facebook and Instagram for a LIVE class. Put your heart into it!

Patricia is the co-founder and co-creator of Evolution of the Heart www.evolutionoftheheart.com with her husband and soul-mate Bill Clum.Working with Creator, Patricia intuitively “senses and heals.” Patricia's healing methods are intuitive and natural, holding presence for another moving from fear into love. She is a spiritual guide, heart based coach and a personal mentor. Patricia holds the space for each person to heal with warmth and compassion. She practices energy healing by opening hearts to support people, heal and transform their lives. Her healing methods have the power to change your emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects into pure love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guests today are a pair of wonderful people, Jason Hulshof and Drew DeBiasse. who find purpose in teaching yoga, Together they run Heart Yoga in Uptown Minneapolis. HeartYoga is not a yoga studio. It is a yoga school; a frontier where anyone and everyone can heal and grow. Yoga found Jason in a crazy summer of 1995 - self taught until 2000 when he met his teacher Jonny Kest and, after working closely with Jonny to share flowing yoga for 15 years, he started HeartYoga in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His current mission is to share HeartYoga and its core philosophies with the world. Drew DeBiasse was forced to take her first yoga class in 2004 and says she hated every second of it - after having a deep calling to try it again the following year, it led her to teacher training with Jason Hulshof and Jonny Kest in 2011. Considered an anomaly by her peers, Drew is both a healer of the soul and a business maven - her current mission is also to share HeartYoga with the world.   You can visit heartyogaonline.com for more information on upcoming teacher training opportunities or inquiries to hire Jason and Drew for trainings, events and workshops.       -----------------Resources Mentioned:-------------- Jonny Kest Richard Hittleman's Yoga: 28-Day Exercise Plan The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Steven Covey Give and Take - Adam Grant https://studentoftheworldblog.wordpress.com/2016/03/25/realizing-spiritual-intentionality-at-the-island-yoga-retreat/     Join our purpose seeking podcast community at...   https://www.facebook.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/   https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpurposepodcast/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/370599930049519/?source_id=146822282503735

Few people give themselves the chance to truly unwind from the residual stress of life to seek out what the heart needs be it rest, adventure, reflection, healing...Tulum is a magical place in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico that offers a panacea of paradise and true retreat. Lora and Austin talk why retreats of this nature are so transformational and want to extend the invite to anyone who thinks that they may need a breather in a profoundly beautiful place with, great food and yoga. Visit us at www.handstotheheart.com to learn more!

First Container of Love: The Divine-Human   Welcome to the fifth season of The Soul-Directed Life. This show has always been an experiment. Each year we follow a big, circle theme. This year we are taking the experiment to a whole new level. The Soul-Directed Life will be the first radio show that is a prayer! Our theme is The Nine Containers of Love, a mystical prayer given to me this past August. The first container is the truth of who you truly are: a divine-human. And who better to kick off this mystical prayer adventure than Andrew Harvey and Karuna Erickson, mystics and practitioners of the divine-human yoga practice, Heart Yoga!

Big Question: How can I create time and space for rest?   Andrew Harvey is an internationally acclaimed author, teacher, sacred activist, and mystic. He has written many classics including The Return of the Mother. Andrew and Karuna Erickson in British Columbia join us to share Heart Yoga, the marriage between physical yoga and the yogas of mystical ecstasy, visualization, meditation, and passionate energy. This is the powerful path of yoga that renews, restores, and energizes hearts awakened to love, minds instructed by wisdom, and souls alive to their transcendent origin in bodies supple to divine joy. 

Sermon delivered by Andrew Harvey on May 29, 2011. Andrew Harvey is an internationally acclaimed poet, novelist, translator, mystical scholar, and spiritual teacher. He has published over 20 books including The Hope, a Guide to Sacred Activism (Hay House) and Heart Yoga, the Sacred Marriage of Yoga and Mysticism (North Atlantic Books). Harvey was a Fellow of All Souls College Oxford from 1972-1986 and has taught at Oxford University, Cornell University, The California Institute of Integral Studies, and the University of Creation Spirituality, as well as various spiritual centers throughout the United States. He was the subject of the 1993 BBC film documentary The Making of a Modern Mystic. Harvey is the Founder of the Institute for Sacred Activism in Oak Park, Illinois, where he lives. His website is www.andrewharvey.net.

In Heart Yoga, renowned spiritual writer and Sacred Activist Andrew Harvey and longtime yoga teacher Karuna Erickson present a vision of hatha yoga practice that links ancient spiritual traditions to contemporary life. Including excerpts of poetic sacred writing from mystical sages through the ages, the book reminds readers that the purpose of yoga is not to improve one's physical health or even to achieve peace of mind , but to reach a state of unity with the divine, the goal of mystics from all traditions.

Interview with Andrew Harvey and Karuna Erickson, authors of Heart Yoga: The Sacred Marriage of Yoga and Mysticism