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Ali and Atman Smith are Baltimore-born brothers who co-founded the Holistic Life Foundation (HLF) in 2001. Raised in a household immersed in yoga and meditation, they deepened their practice during college at the University of Maryland. Motivated to revitalize their West Baltimore community, they established HLF to provide yoga, mindfulness, and wellness programs to underserved populations. Their initiatives have reached over 200,000 individuals across diverse settings, including schools, detention centers, and wellness centers. In their book Let Your Light Shine they share insights on mindfulness and community empowerment.    Here they and Dawson discuss: Their background Counseling those in trauma Sympathetic dominance breathing  Connecting with people authentically to lay the foundation Why other people will see the difference in you before you see it in yourself Being Social Entrepreneurs The Holistic Life Foundation's mission Their new program for changing detention to meditation    To learn more about Ali, Atman, and The Holistic Life Foundation: https://holisticlifefoundation.org/   Find host Dr. Dawson Church at: http://dawsongift.com/   To order Dawson's newest book, Spiritual Intelligence:  https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Intelligence-Activating-Circuits-Awakened/dp/160415294X/   #mindtomatter #blissbrain #spiritualintelligence #eft #meditation #highenergyhealth #sq #trauma #yoga #mindfulness #community #holisticlifefoundation   

Mindfulness meditation, which involves becoming aware of the breath in the present moment, has been a core part of Eastern contemplative practices for thousands of years. Over recent decades however, it's ‘exploded' throughout the West as scientists have sought to prove the physical and mental benefits of regular practice - like feeling calmer, less stressed and feeling better able to manage emotions. This week we look at some of the more surprising places where these simple techniques are having a big impact.In Kenya, we learn about the ‘mindfulness revolution' that took place in a men's high security prison outside Nairobi after a group of inmates and guards were taught mindfulness techniques in 2015. They soon started teaching each other and ten years later it's spread to prisons throughout the country and beyond.And we visit Baltimore in the US, where a non-profit organisation has been teaching mindfulness and yoga in inner city schools for over twenty years, giving children growing up with violence and deprivation the tools to manage their emotions and heal trauma.People Fixing The World from the BBC is about brilliant solutions to the world's problems. We'd love you to let us know what you think and to hear about your own solutions. You can contact us on WhatsApp by messaging +44 8000 321721 or email peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk. And please leave us a review on your chosen podcast provider.Presenter: Myra Anubi Producer: Zoe Gelber US reporter: Ben Wyatt Editor: Jon Bithrey Sound mix: Gareth Jones(Image: Students in Baltimore practicing yoga, Holistic Life Foundation)

Listen to this inspiring episode on how mindfulness can help young people flourish in life and in the school system.  Listen to three incredible men share their 20 year journey of teaching mindfulness in schools and the impact their work has had in helping children become more peaceful, compassionate, loving, healthy and balanced.  Their work has been featured in CNN, Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America and so much more.

Listen to this inspiring episode on how mindfulness can help young people flourish in life and in the school system.  Listen to three incredible men share their 20 year journey of teaching mindfulness in schools and the impact their work has had in helping children become more peaceful, compassionate, loving, healthy and balanced.  Their work has been featured in CNN, Oprah Magazine, Good Morning America and so much more.

Ali, Atman, and Andres shared their story of discovering yoga and how they were deeply influenced by their godfather's profound journey. Their godfather, a former Black Panther, shifted his focus from revolutionary change to inner evolution, finding solace and purpose in yoga during the 1960s. This pivotal shift shaped the foundation of their upbringing, instilling a deep connection to yoga and its transformative power. Their father's guidance to pursue entrepreneurship led to the formation of the Holistic Life Foundation, cementing their commitment to empowering individuals through yoga and mindfulness. In this episode, discover the profound impact of yoga on personal growth and societal change, illustrating the universal potential for self-discovery and positive transformation. In this episode, you will be able to: Cultivate mindfulness for emotional resilience Empower teachers and leaders with yoga and mindfulness for holistic support Explore the holistic benefits of yoga for overall well-being Harness the transformative power of pranayama for inner balance Embrace mantra meditation for healing and positive manifestation To learn more, click here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For episode 222 of the Metta Hour Podcast, we are closing out the Real Life Series to celebrate Sharon's new book by the same name, “Real Life.”This interview features a conversation between Sharon and Andrés Gonzalez, Ali, and Atman Smith, recorded for the Living An Authentic Life Summit.Andy, Ali, and Atman co-founded the Holistic Life Foundation, a non-profit organization bringing yoga, meditation, and breath-work to thousands of at-risk kids in Baltimore schools since 2001. Their work has received wide national attention due to their remarkable results in public schools where suspension rates plummet and graduation rates skyrocket. Outside of the Holistic Life Foundation, Ali, Atman, and Andy also teach to diverse populations worldwide, including drug treatment centers, mental crisis facilities, homeless shelters, and Yoga, Wellness, and Mindfulness Festivals. Their first book, “Let Your Light Shine” was published in 2022 by Penguin Random House.To learn more about Andy, Ali, and Atman's work, you can visit the website for their book.Real Life, the book that inspired this series, is now available from Flatiron Books in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook formats. To learn more about the book or get a copy, you can visit Sharon's website here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez are inspiring examples of what it looks like to build a successful non-profit that utilizes yoga and mindfulness to empower communities. They are the founders of The Holistic Life Foundation, a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the wellness of underserved communities—whether that's in schools, detention centers, drug treatment centers, mental illness facilities, recreation centers, group homes, colleges, senior centers, and more. HLF is run by BiPOC and demonstrates a deep commitment to learning, community, and stewardship of the environment. In this episode, they talk about the programs they run, the inspiration that fuels them, and their new book, Let Your Light Shine, that goes into their personal practices that led them to this work and inspires their own lives. Check out this episode to get inspired about the possibilities that mindfulness and socially engaged entrepreneurship have in store for our world. Special Guests: Ali Smith, Andres Gonzalez, and Atman Smith.

Omid dives into the ocean of love, contemplating how the nature of the waves washing ashore and receding back mirrors the human experience.This special episode is from Sharon Salzberg's Living an Authentic Life Summit and is hosted by Andres Gonzalez from the Holistic Life Foundation.Lifetime access to the full summit, featuring all 30 speakers and five days of content, is available here: Living an Authentic Life Summit: A Journey to Inner Peace, Freedom and JoyIn this episode of Sufi Heart, Omid is interviewed by Andres Gonzalez exploring:- The journey of living a spiritually luminous life- Anger as a path to higher consciousness- Expansion and contraction as the rhythm of life- Breaking the callousness of the heart- Being true to the inner child within- An expansive and contractive breathing exercise- To explore more on the topic of expansion and contraction, listen to episode 186 of Heart Wisdom.“Every heart has to break and not every heart that's broken breaks open. We want a heart that opens up. Opens up towards God, opens up towards all, opens up towards our fellow human beings, and opens up to that ultimate mystery of what we are. And what an awesome encounter that is, and how terrifying that is.” – Omid SafiSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Atman Smith, Ali Smith, and Andrés González are co-founders of the Holistic Life Foundation. Their new book, “Let Your Light Shine: How Mindfulness Can Empower Children and Rebuild Communities,” is partly about the systems in Baltimore that make life so challenging for Black and Brown children, partly about the authors' personal transformations through yoga. The volume tells the stories of the Holistic Life Foundation's founding and its two-decades working to spread love to at-risk youth. This interview originally aired October 20, 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can mindfulness and yoga help us develop patience, empathy and more clarity? This week, we chat with Ali Smith, co-founder and executive director of the Holistic Life Foundation, all about the importance of these practices not only for adults, but for the kids in our lives, too.For the past 20 years, the Holistic Life Foundation has been teaching mindfulness techniques, breathwork and principles of yoga to thousands of at-risk kids in Baltimore schools. In our conversation, Ali shares the impactful work of the Holistic Life Foundation and what kids need most from the adults in their lives. We talk about the lessons imparted by Ali's Uncle Will and the importance of meeting people where they are at, ways to strengthen our self-awareness, the practice of loving others from a distance (Bhakti yoga), the power of reciprocal teaching, and so much more. If you enjoy this episode, please feel free to rate and review the podcast on whatever app you're listening on, and share with a friend!CONNECT WITH ALIWebsite: https://hlfinc.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticlifefoundation/Book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/let-your-light-shine-how-mindfulness-can-empower-children-and-rebuild-communities-ali-smith/17818827?ean=9780593332283CONNECT WITH THE SHOWWebsite: WellnessAndWanderlust.netInstagram: www.instagram.com/wellnessandwanderlustblogFacebook: www.facebook.com/wellnessandwanderlustblogTwitter: www.twitter.com/moses_says

Today we welcome Ali Smith, Andrés González, and Atman Smith. Brothers Ali and Atman met Andrés at the University of Maryland College Park. During their last semester, the trio spent a lot of time reading books on spirituality, philosophy, history, politics, and other related topics. At the same time, they began their yoga practice and developed it under the guidance of Ali and Atman's godfather. Months of hard work and planning ensued before they finally co-founded the Holistic Life Foundation. Together, they tell their story of how yoga and mindfulness have transformed countless communities in Let Your Light Shine.In this episode, I talk to Ali Smith, Andrés González, and Atman Smith about mindfulness in education. For 20 years, they have been teaching yoga and wellness to underserved kids, resulting in a decrease in suspensions and fights and an increase in attendance and grades. But it's not just about the numbers. For Ali, Andrés, and Atman, what matters even more is changing the school's culture to become a loving and empathetic space for all by teaching stillness and introspection.Website: letyourlightshinebook.comTwitter: @HLFINC Topics2:31 Introducing Ali Smith4:24 Introducing Atman Smith7:31 Introducing Andrés González12:45 Hope through mindfulness17:05 Creating an oasis in schools 20:39 The impact of the Mindful Moment Program26:16 Reciprocal teaching model28:00 Involution: tapping into our universal centers33:37 Sharon Salzberg's and Rhonda Magee's work36:52 Bringing fun and humor to learning 38:11 Making yoga and mindfulness accessible45:46 Love and empathy need to be consistent and reliable

Andres Gonzalez, yoga teacher, author and mindfulness instructor, share his, and his friends, journey of creating their project and programes of the Holistic Life Foundation. We talk about the 7 essential steps of set up supportive projects, services and programes for community upliftment and helping children to greater opportunities and success. Andres talks about the book Let Your Light Shine. Work with Shira Resources: PATH SEL - Social Emotional Learning Shepard Pratt Mark Greenberg Johns Hopskins randomized stress reduction & mindfulness research Vipassana from the S. N. Goenka tradition Doing Time, Doing Vipassana  

You may remember hearing a massively viral story from a few years ago about a school in Baltimore that gave students meditation, instead of detention. Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez founded the Holistic Life Foundation and are the authors of Let Your Light Shine, which recounts the story of their work helping traumatized children in one of America's most underserved cities, and how mindfulness tools can help children and communities not only survive, but thrive. In this episode we talk about: The story behind their meditation-instead-of-detention initiativeTheir experience asking principals to give them the most challenging studentsWhat it's like working in one of the most violent cities in the worldThe results from teaching students yoga and meditationHow we can apply the lessons they've learned to meditation and lifeContent Warning: Explicit language. For a clean version of this episode, please listen on the Ten Percent Happier app or at tenpercent.comFull Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/Ali-Smith-Atman-Smith-Andres-Gonzalez-513See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Atman Smith, Ali Smith, and Andrés González are co-founders of the Holistic Life Foundation. Their new book, “Let Your Light Shine: How Mindfulness Can Empower Children and Rebuild Communities,” is partly about the systems in Baltimore that make life so challenging for Black and Brown children, partly about the authors' personal transformations through yoga. The volume tells the stories of the Holistic Life Foundation's founding and its two-decades working to spread love to at-risk youth.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon welcomes friends and colleagues Andrés González and brothers Ali and Atman Smith back to the Metta Hour Podcast for Episode 194 to celebrate the release of their first book, “Let Your Light Shine.”Together Ali, Atman, and Andrés are the founders of the Holistic Life Foundation, a non-profit organization bringing yoga, meditation, and breath-work to thousands of at-risk kids in Baltimore schools since 2001. Their work has received wide national attention due to their remarkable results in public schools where suspension rates plummet, and graduation rates skyrocket. Outside of their work with the Holistic Life Foundation, Atman, Andrés and Ali also teach to diverse populations around the world, including drug treatment centers, mental crisis facilities, homeless shelters, as well as Yoga, Wellness, and Mindfulness Festivals. Their work has been featured in NBC Nightly News, CNN, CBS, The Washington Post, Upworthy, and many more.In this conversation, Andrés, Atman, Ali, and Sharon speak about:The impact on 9/11 on the formation of the HLF non-profit • The origins of “The Light Within” over a decade ago. • Growing up as black and brown-skinned men • How institutional racism has affected their lives. • The influence of their elders' involvement in the civil rights movement. • Growing up in one of the most violent neighborhoods in America. • Learning to “be the check” instead of “earning the check”. • Moving from partying in college to spiritual practice. • Overcoming our cultural and familial conditioning. • Awareness practices to access inner peace amid outer turmoil. • The quality of connection that opens up from spiritual practice. • Mantra Yoga Practice. • Mantras as cheat codes in life. • Projecting love to those who are suffering the most in the world. • Some of Sharon's personal mantras. • The guidance of their teacher to create more teachers. • HLF's reciprocal teaching model. • How the love of Bhakti Yoga is intertwined in their teachings. • It all starts with self-love and self-worth. • How love can look in different ways. • Love doesn't dictate certain behaviors. • The challenges of love as a spiritual path. • How their work has become trauma-informed. • The impact of meeting Bessel van der Kolk. • Facing their own childhood trauma. • How life becomes challenging once we embark on the spiritual path. • How to start and end your day in the light. • To finish the episode, Ali leads a guided meditation to bring the conversation to a close.To learn more about Ali, Andrés and Atman's work, visit www.hlfinc.org and get a copy of their book, Let Your Light Shine, available October 18th, 2022, in hardcover, eBook and audiobook formats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the first episode of three special episodes where guest host David Devine speaks with the founders of The Holistic Life Foundation - Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez - about empowering yourself and others with the help of mindfulness and meditation.This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenowThe Holistic Life Foundation is a Baltimore-based nonprofit organization committed to nurturing the wellness of children and adults in underserved communities. It was founded by Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez. Through a comprehensive approach that helps children develop their inner lives through yoga, mindfulness, and self-care. HLF demonstrates a deep commitment to learning, community, and stewardship of the environment. HLF is also committed to developing high-quality evidence-based programs and curriculum to improve community well-being.Preorder their new book, Let Your Light Shine, to learn more about how mindfulness can empower children and rebuild communities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In order to be giving, we need to be nourished. This week, Andres Gonzalez shares a practice about learning to check in with yourself and to do so with love. Andres is cofounder of the Holistic Life Foundation. For twenty years, Andres has taught yoga to diverse populations, including Baltimore City Public School, drug treatment centers, mental crisis facilities, homeless shelters, wellness centers, colleges, private schools, and other venues throughout the nation. He is also one of this year's teachers in our Mindful30 meditation challenge. Andres will be guiding practices based on easing stress with intentional breathing. If you want to know more about Mindful30, we'll link to it in the show notes for this episode. Show Notes: Find more from Andres Gonzalez here: Holistic Life Foundation Meditate with Andres in the Mindful30: a 30-Day Meditation Challenge Andres on mindful.org And more from Mindful here: The August 2022 issue of Mindful magazine: The Happiness Issue More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.  

In order to be giving, we need to be nourished. This week, Andres Gonzalez shares a practice about learning to check in with yourself and to do so with love. Andres is cofounder of the Holistic Life Foundation. For twenty years, Andres has taught yoga to diverse populations, including Baltimore City Public School, drug treatment centers, mental crisis facilities, homeless shelters, wellness centers, colleges, private schools, and other venues throughout the nation. He is also one of this year's teachers in our Mindful30 meditation challenge. Andres will be guiding practices based on easing stress with intentional breathing. If you want to know more about Mindful30, we'll link to it in the show notes for this episode. Show Notes: Find more from Andres Gonzalez here: Holistic Life Foundation Meditate with Andres in the Mindful30: a 30-Day Meditation Challenge Andres on mindful.org And more from Mindful here: The August 2022 issue of Mindful magazine: The Happiness Issue More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.  

Tools for facing adversity When teachers at Robert W. Coleman Elementary in Baltimore are struggling with a student's behavior, the educators have an alternative to detention. Instead, they can refer the student to meditation. The Holistic Life Foundation keeps three staff members in a “mindful moment room” ready to help a frustrated student with a 15-minute active listening, breathing exercises, or meditation session. Andres Gonzalez is the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Holistic Life Foundation. He says that in the elementary schools they work with, the teachers must refer the students, but in the high schools, the students can self-refer. Over time, their program becomes part of the school's culture, says Gonzalez. “The kids kind of know what they're getting into, and they want to be there.” The Holistic Life Foundation believes that students are sometimes going through something that's making their behavior a little off. It may be trouble at home or something internal, but either way, the students are screaming for attention, and they're screaming for help. “Instead of you punishing a kid for something, you probably don't even know what he's going through,” says Gonzalez. “Why don't we let the kid talk and give him tools that he can use in the future when he's faced with adversity, stress, or trauma.” Listen to Episode 219 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on iTunes to hear our full interview about replacing detention with meditation. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017-2022.

Andres Gonzales is the co-founder of the Holistic Life Foundation and for the past 16 years, he has taught yoga to diverse populations around the world ranging from Baltimore City public schools to mental health facilities. He has also partnered with John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health and the Penn State's Prevention Research Center on a Stress and Relaxation Study. This week, Andres Gonzales shares a breathing meditation to help you activate your vagus nerve and enter a state of relaxation.

Andres Gonzales is the co-founder of the Holistic Life Foundation and for the past 16 years, he has taught yoga to diverse populations around the world ranging from Baltimore City public schools to mental health facilities. He has also partnered with John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health and the Penn State's Prevention Research Center on a Stress and Relaxation Study. This week, Andres Gonzales shares a breathing meditation to help you activate your vagus nerve and enter a state of relaxation.

God is a force in which most of us believe and worship. But how we worship and experience God could be different than others. In the podcast we discuss the many different ways to express, experience, and also pray to the various versions of God.

Look Again podcast speaks with Samantha Skelly, a podcaster, writer, and facilitator with the breath and breathe work. She speaks with us about her work and the lessons she's learned over time while interviewing many people, teaching, and writing about these practices. Special Guest: Samantha Skelly.

Astral Projection is the ability to enter a trancelike state and leave your physical body to travel to other realms and places. What does this actually mean and is it even possible? In this episode we explore the idea of astral projection, how to, where you go, and is this a possibility. Come join us on this journey as we talk about all the things in which involve the idea of astral project.

The internet is a vast tool that is used all over the world. It has shaped our future in such a way that will be forever remembered. But before the internet and social media our relationships, friendships, and lives were a bit different than they are now. We used to engage with each other in many different ways. How we engage, learn, research, share photos, listen to music, and work is impactacted in a dramatic way.. The internet has literally reshaped how we relate with others and self to the world in such a fast paced nature.

Trust, is a profound and very important quality we experience in our lives. In this episode we go over the important aspects to the idea of trust and trusting. What does it look like to trust and what does it look like to trust others. By understand what trust has to offer and how we utilize it can help us move through unsure spaces.

Michael Carroll is an author that writes about Mindfulness at work and how we show up when we are in such environments. Michael speaks with us about his practices, teachings, and also experience with mindfulness and how it has shaped his life. Special Guest: Michael Carroll.

At some point in our lives we come across many moments where what feels comfortable with us is challenged and needing to be dealt with. These are the moments in which boundaries arise. Boundaries we will then hold to ourselves, to others, and to situations we get in. Once we set and hold boundaries we explore the various ways in which they are crossed or experienced. This episode is based on the idea of how we define, discover, and hold these set boundaries and how we use them in our lives to create comfortable or uncomfortable spaces.

Our good friends and special guest from Mindful Magazine and Mindful.org Barry and James join us on Look Again Podcast to discuss the roots of the magazine, what mindfulnesss means to them and how has is shifted over time, and some fun stories. Come listen in on our hang out as we settle in and enjoy everyones company. Its inspiring to host a podcast with some individuals who have shaped and helped us along the way towards our mission to spread the word and practice of mindfulness. Special Guests: Barry Boyce and James Gimian.

George Mumford’s deeply moving personal story is unforgettable. An aspiring basketball player at the University of Massachusetts (where he roomed with Dr. J, Julius Erving), injuries forced Mumford out of the game he loved. The medications that relieved the pain of his injuries also numbed him to the emptiness he felt without the game and eventually led him to heroin. After years of making meditation on and off the cushion the center of his life and getting clean, Mumford enrolled in Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program and collaborated with him to create the Inner-city Stress Reduction Clinic in the early nineties. When Michael Jordan left the Chicago Bulls to play baseball in 1993, the team was in crisis. Coach Phil Jackson, a long-time mindfulness practitioner, contacted Dr. Kabat-Zinn to find someone who could teach mindfulness techniques to the struggling team—someone who would have credibility and could speak the language of his players. Kabat-Zinn led Jackson to Mumford and their partnership began. Mumford has worked with Jackson and many of the teams he coached to become NBA champions. His roster of champion clients has since blossomed way beyond basketball to include corporate executives, Olympians, and athletes in many different sports. Special Guest: George Mumford.

During one of our previous podcasts there was a moment where Atman mentioned how people get all bent out of shape from certain situations and interactions with others. This got us thinking about what this actually means and thought it could be a creatively metaphoric way to speak about who we are as individuals. In this episode we are going to explore the various ways to experience, express, and approach the idea of being bent out of shape.

Did you know that you can use breathwork to support your children? It's not an adults only tool, and in fact, it can be quite exhilarating to teach kids about the power they have over their own body and nervous systems. In this episode, I was joined by Atman Smith, co-founder of the Holistic Life Foundation to talk about how parents can help their children regulate their anxiety through breathwork. We covered so much in this episode including tips for getting grounded, using mirroring to empower children and what NOT to do when your kid is having a breakdown (and actionable advice to implement instead).    Inside this episode, Atman shares: How Atman grew up and how that shaped his path His breathwork journey and how he's bringing breathwork to kids Tips for getting present and grounded  The incredible transformations that can take place through breathwork How mirroring empowers kids Why it's important to teach kids these tools The worst thing parents can do when kids are having a tantrum His thoughts on meditation vs. breathwork when first getting started   For full show notes, resources and links: https://www.hungryforhappiness.com/episode-195   Join the Pause Breathwork Facilitator Training today and become an expert-level breathwork facilitator! Head to http://pausebreathwork.com/facilitator The Sam Skelly Show combines personal development, deep conversations, and comedy to shake up the way you connect with yourself and the world. Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you don't miss an episode!

Eddie Stern joins us on Look Again podcast talking about yoga, application, and the discovering of new and sacred processes. Listen in on our talk as we have the pleasure of hosting Eddie while he speaks to us about his experiences and knowledge of the practice. Eddie Stern is a Yoga teacher, author, and lecturer from New York City. He has been practicing Yoga since 1987, and ran his school in SoHo from 1993-2019. In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s the school became a focal point for Ashtanga Yoga in New York with an eclectic mix of downtown artists and spiritual seekers practicing and meditating next to well-known personalities such as Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Mike D, and Lou Reed, in what was also Manhattan’s first consecrated Ganesh Temple. Eddie has a passion for seeking out diversity in all aspects of his work and uses a multidisciplinary approach of combining technology, scientific research, and collaboration to help further understanding, education, and access to yoga. He continues to study philosophy, Sanskrit, ritual, science, and religion, as well as maintain a passion for the daily practice Yoga. Eddie learned Ashtanga yoga under Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and R. Sharath Jois, of Mysore, India. Special Guest: Eddie Stern.

Source, what is it where does it come from and how does it adhere to our lives. In this episode we explore the various ways it can show up or affect our lives in the ways it does. We also go over multiple ways in which we can view and experience source varied on the many creation stories. We hear this word and idea come up a lot but does anyone every really go into deep detail of where and what it is, why is it here, and when does it come from.

Bill Duke is an American actor who's played some legendary roles in his career while becoming an educator and director. He's graced major roles and movies during his acting time. While acting and directing he also utilized Transcendental Meditation to help guide his craft and also to help him in life. Take a listen to the podcast while we have the pleasure of interviewing someone we at Look Again admire and fell in love with his work. Special Guest: Bill Duke.

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Maureen and Charlie advise high level, conscious, and heart driven entrepreneurs and leaders. Their consulting supports people to shift into the most authentic version of themselves, so when they grow their organizations, they are expressing something that is real and true. Maureen also consults with motivated, awakening individuals who are seeking a deeper integration of their experiences. As a paradigm shifter, Maureen understands that the world changes as people remember their true nature, personal sovereignty, and authentic passion. Her holistic approach to consulting empowers people to confront their limiting stories and beliefs. In a loving and powerful way this work invites people to become embodied, attuned, and contribute within their alignment. Special Guests: Charlie Hartwell and Maureen Pelton.

I invited one of my oldest school friends to come through and discuss his three favorite movies. I met Ali when I transferred to a new high school and I quickly discovered one of the first people I ever met who was actually happy (it was the 90's. it wasn't cool to be happy, yet). I hope you enjoy our conversation, as it truly reveals insights into why my amazing friend is... well, pretty amazing. :-) -------------------------------------- From the Holistic Life Foundation website: Ali Smith is one of the Co-founders of the Holistic Life Foundation. He is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and graduate of the Friends School of Baltimore and the University of Maryland, College Park, receiving a BS in Environmental Science and Policy with a Biodiversity specialization.  He has over 15 years of experience teaching yoga and mindfulness to diverse populations. Through his work at the Holistic Life Foundation he has helped develop and pilot yoga and mindfulness programs at public and private schools (https://hlfinc.org/schools/) , drug treatment centers, juvenile detention centers, mental crisis facilities, and retreat centers, nationally and internationally.  Ali has authored a series of children’s books, and co-authored several yoga and mindfulness based curriculum’s, as well as developed numerous workshops and training’s. His work with the Holistic Life Foundation has been featured (https://hlfinc.org/news-events/media-coverage/)  on Making a Difference on the NBC Nightly News, CNN, and CBS, as well as O the Oprah Magazine, The Washington Post, Upworthy, Mindful Magazine, Yoga Journal, Shambala Sun, and many other publications.

What is it mean to Nurture, and how do we nurture. In this episode we explore what nurturing means and how it affects our lives. We go over examples that we've faced and other situations. How is it you see nurturing and how has it promoted healing in your life? What are ways you nurture yourself? We go over ideas of how to view and also use nurturing in a way to better ourselves and also how we move through life.

We have Ross Robinson with the Holistic Life Foundation, talking about why mindfulness is vital for students, especially in underserved communities and schools. He shares his experience starting off as a student who was taught by the Holistic Life Foundation and how he carries out his passion to help students benefit from developing a mindfulness practice. Ross is the Director of Training and Program Implementation for the Holistic Life Foundation, and has traveled all over the world teaching schools on how to incorporate mindfulness into their schools. Ross talks with Edspire about why mindfulness works and how to get started. Stay tuned until the end because Ross tells us what he thinks the most important thing is. Also, you will learn about Love Zombies and what it means to be where your feet are.  https://hlfinc.org/research/  ---Learn about WHY mindfulness is needed in underserved schools and urban communities! https://hlfinc.org/programs-services/bam-3/  Learn about BAM - Bridging Academics and the Mind  https://hlfinc.org/about-us/our-team/  --WHO is Holistic Life Foundation?

2020 Election Cybersecurity (0:33)Guest: Eric Jensen, JD, Professor of International Law, BYU J. Reuben Clark Law SchoolA year from now, President Trump will be celebrating a second term, or someone else will have been elected to replace him. Will Russia attempt to meddle in the 2020 election like it did in 2016? How secure will our electronic voting machines be? E-bikes in National Parks (20:50)Guest: Kristen Brengel, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the National Parks Conservation AssociationThe fastest growing bicycle type in the US right now is the electric bicycle. I actually didn't know this was a widespread thing, but apparently Boomers, in particular, are buying them at a fast clip. E-bikes are not scooters or motorcycles. Usually you have to pedal to engage the motor, which gives you a boost so you can go further or tackle trails that'd be impossible for you, otherwise. And speaking of trails, e-bikes are officially allowed in National Parks wherever regular bikes are. That's a new change in the last few months, as a result of an order from the Secretary of the Interior. Conservation groups have come concerns. Screen Time Doesn't Account for the Rises in Depression and Anxiety in Teenagers (38:08)Guest: Sarah Coyne, Professor of Family Life at Brigham Young UniversityYou may have heard that spending so much time on social media is making teenagers anxious and depressed. If you're the parent of a “screenager” addicted to a smart phone, I'm sure you've worried about this. Well, maybe worry a bit less. An eight-year study of teenagers led by BYU family life professor Sarah Coyne finds no evidence that time spent on social media is “destroying a generation.” The Holistic Life Foundation Teaches Schools to Replace Detention with Meditation (51:09)Guest: Ali Smith, Executive Director of the Holistic Life FoundationStudents who disrupt class or get into fights are usually sent to detention, but some schools in Baltimore are using a different technique--meditation. They've teamed up with a non-profit called the Holistic Life Foundation that runs mindfulness programs to help bring calmness into the classroom. And it seems to be working—these schools have lower suspensions and higher grades. Caring Moms May Prevent Teen Dating Abuse (1:05:32)Guest: Jennifer Livingston, PhD, Associate Professor, School of Nursing at the University at BuffaloThere's a cycle of conflict that's pretty well documented –if a teenager grows up in a house where parents fight a lot, that teen is more likely to experience abuse in their own dating relationships. But some young people manage to break the cycle. How? University at Buffalo researcher Jennifer Livingston has found that the relationship a teenager has with his or her mom is a particularly important buffer against household conflict.

Ali Smith co-founded the Holistic Life Foundation in 2001, where he currently serves as Executive Director. He is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and graduate of the Friends School of Baltimore and the University of Maryland, College Park, receiving a BS in Environmental Science and Policy with a Biodiversity specialization.  He has over 15 years of experience teaching yoga and mindfulness to diverse populations. Through his work at the Holistic Life Foundation he has helped develop and pilot yoga and mindfulness programs at public and private schools, drug treatment centers, juvenile detention centers, mental crisis facilities, and retreat centers, nationally and internationally.  Ali has authored a series of children's books, and co-authored several yoga and mindfulness based curriculum's, as well as developed numerous workshops and training's. His work with the Holistic Life Foundation has been featured on Making a Difference on the NBC Nightly News, CNN, and CBS, as well as O the Oprah Magazine, The Washington Post, Upworthy, Mindful Magazine, Yoga Journal, Shambala Sun, and many other publications.In this episode: Ali's story about growing up, learning meditation, and starting a movement of bringing meditation and yoga into schools in BaltimoreHow Ali thinks about influencing and connecting with peopleHow meditation, and connecting with oneself can foster hope and inspire people to dreamThe origin story of the Holistic Life Foundation, from humble beginnings in the basement of one school to teaching contemplative practices to students around the worldThe transformative effects of meditation and yoga programs in schools including large scale reductions in fights, detentions, and suspensionsMoving from reaction to choice through learning meditation and yoga practicesAnd more!Please rate the show on iTunes!Show notes can be found at www.joshuasteinfeldt.com/podcastThanks for listening and enjoy the show!Support the show (https://joshuasteinfeldt.com/donate/)

Episode 012 | Navigating Mindfulness and Leadership with Andres Gonzales Twitter: @hlfinc Instagram: @holisticlifefoundation http://hlfinc.org Andres Gonzalez has been the Co-Founder and Marketing Director for the Holistic Life Foundation, Inc. in Baltimore, MD since 2001. For fifteen years, Andres has taught yoga to a diverse population, including Baltimore City Public School students, drug treatment centers, mental crisis facilities, homeless shelters, wellness centers, colleges, private schools and other various venues throughout the nation and throughout the world. He has partnered with John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Health and the Penn State's Prevention Research Center on a Stress and Relaxation Study and is a published author in the Journal of Children's Services. His work with the Holistic Life Foundation has been featured on Making a Difference on the NBC Nightly News as well asMindful Magazine, Yoga Journal, Shambala Sun, and many other publications. He maintains a B.S. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themindfulrebel/support

Cathy and Todd discuss sexual assault, how it's an act of power and control, and why so many women are using the #notokay hashtag. They share research from Daniel Pink, author of Drive, about how to better communicate with our kids and inspire them to become more intrinsically motivated. They also listen to wise words from the Holistic Life Foundation's Ali Smith, one of the keynotes for the Zen Parenting Conference.

Cathy and Todd discuss sexual assault, how it's an act of power and control, and why so many women are using the #notokay hashtag. They share research from Daniel Pink, author of Drive, about how to better communicate with our kids and inspire them to become more intrinsically motivated. They also listen to wise words from the Holistic Life Foundation's Ali Smith, one of the keynotes for the Zen Parenting Conference.

Todd and Cathy announce and discuss the speakers for their 2017 Zen Parenting Let's Get Real Conference. New York Times Best-Selling Author and Oprah favorite Rob Bell, parenting educator and author of Queen Bees and Wannabes (the basis of the 2004 film Mean Girls) Rosalind Wiseman, and Executive Director of the Holistic Life Foundation, a safe space for learning mindfulness in the inner city of Baltimore, Ali Smith. The conference is Feb 24+25, 2017 at the Westin in Lombard (15 minutes outside of Chicago, 15 minutes from O'Hare). Early bird tickets are for sale until Sept 30th.

Todd and Cathy announce and discuss the speakers for their 2017 Zen Parenting Let's Get Real Conference. New York Times Best-Selling Author and Oprah favorite Rob Bell, parenting educator and author of Queen Bees and Wannabes (the basis of the 2004 film Mean Girls) Rosalind Wiseman, and Executive Director of the Holistic Life Foundation, a safe space for learning mindfulness in the inner city of Baltimore, Ali Smith. The conference is Feb 24+25, 2017 at the Westin in Lombard (15 minutes outside of Chicago, 15 minutes from O'Hare). Early bird tickets are for sale until Sept 30th.

Ali Smith co-founded the Holistic Life Foundation in 2001, where he currently serves as Executive Director. He has over 15 years of experience teaching yoga and mindfulness to diverse populations. Through his work at the Holistic Life Foundation he has helped develop and pilot yoga and mindfulness programs at public and private schools, drug treatment centers, juvenile detention centers, mental crisis facilities, and retreat centers, nationally and internationally. Ali has authored a series of children's books, and co-authored several yoga and mindfulness based curriculum, as well as developed numerous workshops and training programs.  His work with the Holistic Life Foundation has been featured on Making a Difference on the NBC Nightly News as well as Mindful Magazine, Yoga Journal, and many other publications. Visit http://hlfinc.org. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

The Holistic Life Foundation does the amazing work of transforming lives & spirits in inner city Baltimore. The basic tools are yoga & mindfulness taught and modeled by 3 men in the hood. Ali Smith, Atman Smith & Andres Gonzales founded HLF fresh out of college in 2001, working with kids, at-risk people, the mentally ill, and everyone else, providing a model for changed and redirected lives.

Andres Gonzales is a yogi/world-healer with The Holistic Life Foundation, Inc and a hip-hop/rapper with For The People Entertainment (or here). Based in Baltimore, Maryland, fuses music, messages and movement to bring power and love to the Great One we all are.