Podcasts about parayoga

La palabra “yoga” proviene del sánscrito y significa “unión” o “yugo”, refiriéndose a la unión de la mente, el cuerpo y el espíritu. El yoga ha evolucionado de diversas formas y el que ha llegado hoy en día a occidente es el yoga de posturas físicas. Este tipo de yoga ha ganado muchísima popularidad gracias no sólo a sus increíbles beneficios físicos, de flexibilidad y fuerza, sino sobre todo porque que al estar 100% concentrado en tu cuerpo (a través de posturas de yoga y de la respiración) consigues parar la mente y conectar contigo mismo y con lo divino. Por eso, yoga es la unión de cuerpo, mente y alma[...] ¡Que lo disfrutes! ✅ Si desean sumarse a IVOOX solo tienen que suscribirse o darle el botón del corazoncito ❤️ y comentar : https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-meditaaccion_sq_f1707851_1.html ✅ Si nos sigues en Apple Podcast, ahora nos puedes ayudar a calificar con 5 estrellas ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Por favor ayúdanos a llegar a más personas. Tu calificación o Me gusta❤️ no te tomara mas de 10 segundos y ayudará a llegar a más personas. Gracias de antemano!!! Puedes visitarnos en nuestro Sitio Web, para ver el articulo completo: Web: https://meditaaccion.com Síguenos en el canal informativo de Telegram: https://t.me/meditaaccion Síguenos en nuestro Nuevo canal de Instagram e-Mail: contacto@meditaaccion.com

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Rod Stryker, founder of ParaYoga, talks with J about the formative events that shaped yoga becoming part of popular culture and the spiritual underpinnings that call it into question. They discuss Yoga Works and the 80's LA Scene, Manny and Alan Finger, westernizing the message, seeking vs career choices, branding and creating empires, defining Tantra, teacher/student relationship, guard rails in the pursuit of truth, nonduality and divinity, science of energy management, mapping out the nature of mind, and a singular vision of the heart.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

Rod Stryker is the founder of ParaYoga®, and the author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity and Freedom. He is renowned for making ancient wisdom and practices accessible to modern audiences. Raised in Los Angeles, Rod was just 19 years old when he began his study of yoga. He taught his first class in 1980 and went on to teach here at Esalen, among many, many other locales. In addition to mentoring thousands of students worldwide, Rod also serves on the board of Give Back Yoga Foundation and is a featured faculty member of Yoga International. He is a father to four amazing souls and currently lives in Boise, Idaho. In there role of co-host and wisdom contributor is Sadia Bruce. Sadia serves as head of Experiential Programming at Esalen, where she also teaches yoga in the tradition of Krishnamacharya. Sadia endeavors to create energized, radically-inclusive learning environments that are guided by breath and driven by inquiry - she hopes to share an understanding of yoga that is integrative, sensorial, and enlivening. Sadia is also committed to bringing yoga and yoga-based practices to non-traditional environments and underserved populations, and to mentoring new teachers in relational dynamics, development of teaching voice, and teaching to economically, ethnically and culturally diverse populations. She is an insightful, sensitive teacher whose breath-based teaching encourages pleasurable practice that nourishes rather than depletes— inspiring new openings rather than the deepening of old patterns.

This session recorded during The Embodiment Conference (TEC) 2020.   Rod Stryker, world-renowned yoga and meditation teacher, founder of ParaYoga®, and author, creator of online yoga trainings and the app Sanctuary - https://www.parayoga.com/   To join our courses and our community go to www.embodimentunlimited.com Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/ The Embodiment Conference https://theembodimentconference.org/

Curso de "Gestión emocional del tiempo": https://feelyoga.club/curso/gestion_emocional_tiempo/ Mi nuevo proyecto, Feelyoga.club: https://feelyoga.club/ MIS SERVICIOS DE COACHING: https://cuidar-t.es/servicios-de-coaching/ ¡Apúntate a mi newsletter!: https://cuidar-t.es/contacto/ ….. Cuidar-T, un programa semanal para ayudarte a sentirte bien. En este espacio hablamos de trucos, ideas, información y consejos para aprender a sentirte bien. Mi principal objetivo es compartir contigo los recursos que voy descubriendo en mi camino de autocuidado. Hoy te ofrezco el último episodio de la temporada, antes de un merecido descanso veraniego. Para esta ocasión tan especial cuento con la presencia de Borja Sainz, que no solamente es maestro de yoga, sino que es MI maestro. Borja es el único profesor certificado en Parayoga en España, pudiendo así transmitir las enseñanzas de la tradición del Tantra y Hatha Yoga y Yoga Nidra, siendo uno de los pocos profesores formados en esa técnica de la mano de Yogarupa Rod Stryker. Espero que te resulte interesante y que te haga reflexionar acerca de este tema. Te animo a que compartas este episodio con las personas a quien creas que también le pueda gustar y a que me des todo el feedback que te apetezca en los comentarios del episodio. CONTENIDO: 00:00 = Saludo inicial. 00:37 = Promo Feelyoga.club 01:18 = Introducción al episodio. 01:28 = Presentación de Borja Sáenz. 03:52 = Por qué es importante conocer la filosofía del yoga. 15:11 = ¿Cuándo estamos haciendo yoga realmente? 28:04 = Centrarse en la tradición o admitir la evolución. 34:33 = El estresante camino del yogui. 50:35 = ¿Enfrentarnos solos a los textos clásicos o buscar traducciones? 57:39 = Con el tiempo nos deshacemos de verdades absolutas. 01:03:37 = ¿Dejar que los alumnos descubran sus errores solos? 01:08:13 = Formación online del 20 al 23 de julio 01:14:04 = La posibilidad de profundizar en algunos aspectos. 01:15:15 = Despedida de Borja Sainz. 01:16:11 = Despedida del episodio. 01:16:46 = Fin. Mi nuevo proyecto, Feelyoga.club: https://feelyoga.club/ Más información sobre Cuidar-T en: https://cuidar-t.es/ Perfil de Cuidar-T en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cuidar_t/ Mi estudio de yoga: https://feelyoga.es/ Web de Lighthouseyogas: https://lighthouseyogas.com/ Web de Yoga Basement: https://www.yogabasement.com/ Los derechos de todas las músicas utilizadas son de libre uso o han sido debidamente adquiridos.

Jeremy Wolf is an esteemed yoga teacher based out of Colorado. With more than 25 years of experience practicing yoga, he's here to help us understand how we can expand the practice into our daily lives. You can check out his virtual yoga nidra courses and more over at jeremywolfyoga.com Show Topics - How does yoga unfold? - Is yoga a religion or science? - Yoga off the mat - How the 8 limbs expand our practice - The potentials within stillness - The destabilizing nature of overstimulation - Breathe to ease mental agitation - Cultivating a neutral viewpoint - Converting pain into understanding - Recontextualizing freedom Jeremy's Bio "Jeremy's interest in mind and body began with martial arts, and later meditation became his doorway into yoga. He received his initial yoga certification in India in Classical Yoga and has completed his 500hr certification through Rod Stryker's school of ParaYoga. He is an E-RYT 500, YACEP, reiki master, meditation and yoga nidra instructor, with certifications and formal training in the Bihar, Himalayan, iRest and Amrit methods, and a music producer/label DJ for France's Ultimae Records. His weekly classes and trainings seek to embody the richness and holistic practice of yoga's deeply spiritual origin."

Nick Beem, co-founder of Grateful Yoga, talks with J about the implications of yoga as ritual vs technology. They discuss the contrasts between Nicks training in Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy and ParaYoga, why framing yoga as a set of tools for self improvement is lacking, becoming fatigued by intellectual gyrations, intention empowering practice more than some universal metaphysics, recognizing our animistic ancestry and a More Than Human world, and learning to ride the slippery edge where doing and surrender blend together.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.  

In this episode we talk to Tanja Mickwitz, a yoga teacher, author of Theming skills for yoga teachers and a soul guide mentor.   We talk about Tanja's journey of Yoga, her book "Theming Skills for Yoga Teachers" and the Theming Lotus she developed to help illustrate the theming model.   Tanja is a soul guide and mentor, storyteller and priestess, yoga teacher trainer and JourneyDance facilitator. She has nearly two decades worth of experience teaching and holding space for transformative practices. Known for her authentic voice, loving presence and speaking from the heart, Tanja holds a sacred container for welcoming ourselves into wholeness. In her capacity as a mentor she weaves astrological wisdom and shadow work with intuitive guidance to offer a deep and rich container for soul growth and alignment.   Tanja's yoga classes serve as an inspiration and support for life, with asana as the playground and metaphor. Tanja creates a nurturing space for exploration of the internal landscape and inner growth whilst challenging the physical edge with a safely led dynamic practice. Tanja is also an engaging storyteller using the wisdom of stories and symbolism to come into deeper understanding of ourselves and the universe.   Tanja is the first Rasa Yoga Teacher Trainer in Europe and continues to be guided and inspired by Sianna Sherman in her studies and teaching. Tanja has also studied with Para Yoga founder Yogarupa Rod Stryker since 2005 and is initiated into the SriVidya lineage by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait of the Himalayan Institute. Currently you can find Tanja teaching for her online community The Sadhana Collective in addition to guest workshops and trainings, as well as open classes at London studios East of Eden and Triyoga. She is also available for personal guidance and mentoring sessions. Tanja's first book ‘Theming Skills for Yoga Teachers' is is available as part of the Yoga Teaching Guides series for Singing Dragon. Tanja is registered E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance US and a Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance UK.   Connect with Tanya here: www.tanjamickwitz.com FaceBook: Tanja Mickwitz Yoga Instagram: tanjamickwitz Twitter: @YoginiTanja Further recommendation: "Prayers of Honoring" by Pixie Lighthorse *** From The Heart is a podcast about Yoga, Mindfulness, healing and wellbeing from Dawn Lister and Daniel Groom, founders of Anahata Yoga Centre, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK. Conversations in this light hearted, kind and honest podcast series brings together people who have found ways to practise self-care in their lives, by sharing their knowledge, experiences and insights. Anahata is a heart centred and nurturing Wellbeing Studio in Leigh on Sea, Essex. Specialising in Yoga, Pilates, Yoga Therapy and mindful meditation. They offer expert tuition in small groups run by qualified and specialist professionals, who are experts in their field. Many of their teachers offer skills which support members of the public affected by long term health conditions, which may affect them physically, mentally and or emotionally. Catch up on previous episodes via the Anahata website at www.anahatayogacentre.com/podcast

Lauren Walker, founder of Energy Medicine Yoga and author of The Energy To Heal, returns to talk with J about seeing ourselves as energy and coming together to create healing fields. They discuss her experience and views of Rod Stryker and the calamity in the Parayoga community, healing traumas and holding teachers accountable, understanding that the substrate of all existence and experience is energy, ramifications of reductionist materialism, and the 8 month free course she is offering to co-create healing.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

Música para yoga, sonidos de la naturaleza para meditación y Reiki Música relajante para clases de yoga, musicoterapia, hilo musical y música de ambiente para poder dormir ¡Que lo disfrutes! ✅ Si desean sumarse a IVOOX solo tienen que suscribirse o darle el botón del corazoncito ❤️ y comentar : https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-meditaaccion_sq_f1707851_1.html. ✅ Si nos sigues en SPOTIFY ó Apple Podcast, ahora nos puedes ayudar a calificar con 5 estrellas ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Por favor ayúdanos a llegar a más personas. Tu calificación o Me gusta❤️ no te tomara mas de 10 segundos y ayudará a llegar a más personas. Gracias de antemano!!! Puedes visitarnos en nuestro Sitio Web, para ver el articulo completo: Web: https://meditaaccion.com Síguenos en nuestro canal informativo de Telegram: https://t.me/meditaaccion

Kristin Leal, author of MetaAnatomy: A Modern Yogi's Practical Guide to the Physical and Energetic Anatomy of Your Amazing Body, talks with J about the mapping of human body and experience. They discuss the Jivamukti Yoga Center on Second Ave that they both started practicing at, who Kristin went on to study with from there, Rod Stryker and scandal in the Parayoga community, failed models, how we hold teachers and teachings, gross and subtle anatomy, wiggling in poses, spiritual realities, and the practicality of "being in your heart."   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.  

Denise Alston and Eduardo Guedez discuss how yogic practices can be embraced as a path of inquiry to uncovering one's passion for activism and action. Listen in as they share how deep listening, presence, and holding the space during times of uncertainty can make a huge difference. Heard here: https://www.parayoga.com/teacher/denise-a-alston-ph-d/

As the podcast community grows, Christine reintroduces herself and the purpose of the show through four stories of profound meetings in her own life, and puts the question out: what meetings have been profound for you? What is a profound meeting?Paying attention to the first hit. Mentions: Jill Manchester, Marty StollerCapacity and Calling out the Best in Others: ROTC boot camp at Ft. Knox, KY and meeting Drill Sargent CollinsSelf Acceptance and Not Power Yoga: Meeting Mark Whitwell (15 min in) (also mentions Rosalind Atkinson Jodi Blumstein, Baron Baptiste, Parayoga and Rod Stryker, Esalen Institute)Forgiveness, Transformative Justice and Being Bound Together: Meeting Jacques Verduin (also mentions James Fox and the Yoga and Prison project, Insight Out and the GRIP training program)Raising the Bar on Presence: Meeting Adam Bauer (About 24 min in) (also mentions Eddie Modestini and Nicki Doane, her book First Steps on the Path of Yoga, Amy Fox and Mobius Leadership, Thomas Huebl and Collective Trauma, Elizabeth Walsh)My Why, and The Androgynous SoulRosebud Woman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Creating Space, Resting Well, and Moving Toward Consciousness with Rod Stryker We're so used to being busy all the time because we live in a fast-paced world. When we do find time for ourselves, it's frequently filled with noise from technology. More often than not, we are not resting well , reflecting, and connecting with ourselves. It is only through relishing in silence and creating spaciousness that our body, mind, and soul will be truly restored. Rod Stryker joins us once again to talk about the importance of creating spaciousness in our lives. As a yoga and meditation teacher, Rod explains the significance of honoring our human need for resting well. And for those who feel like they're too busy to be resting well, Rod shares some workarounds and bio-hacks to conquer that challenge. Lastly, we talk about how we can deal with life's pains and difficulties. If you want to know the secrets to resting well and feeling more connected with yourself, then this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Learn bio-hacks to resting well and creating spaciousness in your busy life. Find out why we seem to forget all our pain and suffering when we sleep. Discover how to deal with pain upon waking up from a delightful sleep. Resources Pre-order Rod's book, Enlightened Sleep. Pre-order my book, You Are Radically Loved. Connect with Rod: Facebook | YouTube | Instagram ParaYoga Sanctuary with Rod Stryker: The Meditation & Yoga Nidra App Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies on the Radically Loved website! FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at com, and I'll send it right away! Episode Highlights How Spaciousness Allows for Resting Well Life in the industrial world, especially with technology, isn't conducive to the nervous system. We have disconnected from the body's four basic rhythms: the circadian rhythm, sleep-wake cycles, and rest and activity cycles. Every 90 minutes, our bodies are meant to rest. When we slow down, we also become bored. Boredom is critical to autobiographical planning, which is when our brains slowly begin to unwind and self-reflect. This process creates spaciousness in our minds, and allows us to be more present and embodied. Creating Spaciousness in a Busy Life Using bio-hacks, you can create spaciousness even in your busy life. Simply shifting from a narrow to a wide view can trigger your parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for rest. You can also follow the Pomodoro method. When you take short breaks, you allow your brain to go into exploratory mode. You'll find it easier to work afterward. In resting well, it also helps to watch what you do in the last 30 minutes before you go to sleep. You need to be willing to step away from your responsibilities in your waking state and step into the mystery that is sleep. What Happens When You Sleep Rod explains sleep in terms of Yoga. As we extract ourselves from the physical, mental, intellectual dimensions, we move towards consciousness. Consciousness is self-organizing, which means that as you approach it, you start to heal on all other levels. Rod says that in sleep, we're on the precipice of consciousness. We experience what Yogis call a floating delight. In sleep, the body also enters a self-organizing state where it repairs and regenerates. However, when we wake up, we have to reconstruct who we were before sleep. Unlike sleep, meditation offers an opportunity to choose how much of the “old you” you want to keep. How to Deal with Pain in the Waking State We humans prefer the familiar as opposed to the unfamiliar. We'd often prefer familiar pain to the unfamiliar cure. When we sleep or meditate, life seems harsher because we compare it to the peace and spaciousness that sleep and meditation provides. The solution to this challenge is creating spaciousness and separation, and interrupting cycles of hyperarousal. During the pandemic, teenagers experienced mental health problems the most. That's because they haven't experienced enough difficulties to know that they'll be okay. Stepping away from your grief or loss reminds you that other things continue to endure. Becoming More Conscious When you're focused on yourself, you're in subject referral. Object referral is when you pay attention to things outside of yourself. We switch between subject and object referral all the time, but neither depict reality. To smooth out the harshness of reality and achieve clarity, try to walk the line between subject and object referral. Consciousness is in subject and in object, but is transcendent to both. The Power and Grace of Present Moment Perception Rod recounted how years ago, his two children got very sick and were brought to a hospital by a life flight. He thought that if he wanted to be of service to his family, he needed to tap into the power and grace of moment perception by moving towards his consciousness. Although it was a difficult process, Rob was able to access spaciousness and handle the situation well. Parting Words Rod recounted how years ago, his two children got very sick and were brought to a hospital by a life flight. He thought that if he wanted to be of service to his family, he needed to tap into the power and grace of moment perception by moving towards his consciousness. Although it was a difficult process, Rob was able to access spaciousness and handle the situation well. 5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode [04:12] “[The industrial world] is not a construct that's conducive to your nervous system to the human nervous system.” [14:18] “Step away and shift the rhythm. And then we begin to work more in sync with the nervous system and what it really does want.” [24:28] “We don't give ourselves the opportunity to have that patience because we've been so desensitized to being bored, to being patient because everything happens so quickly. We've sort of primed ourselves to having this instant gratification.” [27:23] “We prefer the familiar, as opposed to the unfamiliar. And we would actually, in most cases, prefer the familiar even if it's painful than the unfamiliar even if it has the promise of being less painful.” [35:13] “The idea is you practice awareness through the course of your life. You remember that you're neither your feelings and your thoughts, nor are you what the world seems to be doing.” About Rod Rod Stryker is a world-renowned yoga and meditation teacher and the founder of ParaYogaⓇ. He has been sharing his wisdom and guiding his students for over 40 years and has authored The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom. Rod has also recently developed the app, Sanctuary, for those who want to experience the life-changing practices of meditation and yoga Nidra. Rod is known for his capacity to make ancient wisdom and practices accessible to modern people. He guides different kinds of students and audiences. He helps individuals wanting to improve their well-being and those seeking to apply time-tested methods to meet the demands of modern life. If you want to know more about Rod and his work, you may visit his website. You may also follow him on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. 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In this episode Sarah shares the science of tantric living, to transform ordinary lives into extraordinary ones through the practices of tantra.  Sarah is a yogi and momma goddess, level 1 @Parayoga certified yoga teacher, she used to run a sustainability innovation program for a large multinational and has worked around the globe in diverse capacities running a grass-roots NGO, in Southern Africa, now she is showing you how to systematically evolve through your yoga practices using a time and test methodology to find joy in everyday living.  Tantra is the science of energy management. We cultivate sensitivity to it, we generate it, we store it, we move it and use it.  Tantra is a systematic process, we use this framework to increase efficiency and effectiveness in our lives, our yoga practice is the experiment so we can continue to develop an understanding of ourselves, on and off the mat, cultivate clear discernment in our lives, invite patience and stability, from that space we can express who we are and use our purpose/ dharma as a vehicle of that expression, which promotes a free-flowing state of more easeful transitions in life. The best thing about this podcast is that it's free, but if you would like to support The Dharma Journey vision you can donate below to support us to reach more people, bring on more inspiring guests, and create more content that will be of value to everyone. If you can't donate but still want to support us, you can leave us a review on the apple podcast below, or share this episode with a friend. Thank you, beautiful humans! Donate to Paypal HERE Write an apple review  HERE Connect with Sarah: IG: @Samyamalife https://www.samyamalife.com/pages/the-samyama-life-team Connect with Bryre: IG: @bryreroots Email: Bryre@bryreroots.com Website: Bryreroots.com Ellen IG:  @ellenarthur_mantra

Gina Stryker is the founder of Gina Cucina, a renowned Chef and a champion of the real food movement. Gina Cucina is committed to solving one of the largest problems in the world, ending human trafficking. She has been featured in Parayoga, Lead With Love, Trust Women, USA Today, and more. You can learn more about Gina and her fight against human trafficking at ginacucina.com.

Be the Catalyst for Change with Gina Stryker (from episode 234) Gina Stryker is the founder of Gina Cucina, a renowned Chef and a champion of the real food movement. Gina Cucina is committed to solving one of the largest problems in the world, ending human trafficking. She has been featured in Parayoga, Lead With Love, Trust Women, USA Today, and more.   In this episode, Gina talks about her program “Kids Are Not For Sale” and how we can be a part of ending this global problem.   Radically Vibrant Gina   It was a personal experience where I was able to potentially dodge a bad situation that connected me to the human trafficking problem There is no trace of trafficking in our products and we ensure this through every part of our product process You don’t have to fail for me to succeed, and I don’t have to fail for you to succeed—we can succeed together   Radically Inspired Clarity   We all have a voice and we can leverage it to raise awareness for causes that must be solved We live in a society that hides the worst of us—we don’t want to believe that people are selling children, so we have to talk about these problems The more you give, the more you live   Gina Answers…   How did your passion to solve the human trafficking problem come about? Why don’t we know more about human trafficking? Why isn’t it all over the news? What advice would you give to people who think their voice doesn’t make a difference?   Radically Loved Quotes   “I believe it’s all about giving it your best always because even if you fail, you’re always moving forward.”   “People are afraid to discuss human trafficking because it’s an ugly truth. Last year 250,000-300,000 American children were trafficked.”   “Find what you love and speak to it. Every single voice matters.”   More About Our Guest   Gina Stryker is a recipe artists and the founder of Gina Cucina, a soup and stew kitchen that doesn’t use preservatives, gluten, added sugars, GMOs, or excessive sodium. You can learn more about Gina and her fight against human trafficking at ginacucina.com.   This episode is brought to you by INDEED Get started now! With a $75 Dollar sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at www.indeed.com/loved   This episode brought to you by  Betterhelp Enjoy 10% off your first month by using code Discount code LOVED will be automatically applied. https://www.betterhelp.com/loved   This episode is brought to you by Upstart www.upstart.com/loved to lower your monthly payments today! 

Have you ever wondered about the wisdom of ancient wellness traditions and practices? And if there could be any applications of them for you in your life?   Well, I've always been curious about them too, friends!   And while we won't be going through scrolls or textbooks today, I do have an incredible woman and expert who is going to introduce us to the practice and science of Ayurveda! Kara Aubin is an Ayurvedic Practitioner, ParaYoga teacher, Herbologist, and Holistic Health Coach based in Kalamazoo, MI. With 20 years of experience and training in the sciences of Yoga & Ayurveda with master teachers, Kara weaves the teachings of yoga, ayurveda, and holistic living into her work to share radical wellness with those she serves.  Kara's mission is to guide students toward their bright inherent potential, as well as their right to radical wellness and balance. She finds the practices of Yoga & Ayurveda harness our capacity for self-healing, empower us to do our dharmic work in the world, and help us experience the beauty and bliss that is essential in each of our lives.  This is a gorgeous conversation that will open your curiosity, introduce you to the four pillars of Ayurveda, and even touch on the topic of… poop!    You can also learn more about Kara and her work here: https://ayurvedicwellness.center/

In episode #49, Mary speaks from her heart sharing the projects she is working on and a special Koshas training she is currently taking with Yogarupa Rod Stryker in the Parayoga system. Mary will begin to offer new podcast episodes bi-monthly (instead of weekly) starting in March 2021. She will share teachings and practices filled with resilience & grace.

In this episode, I interview Brad Hay, a world-class senior Level 3 ParaYoga and Meditation Teacher and an Ayurvedic Specialist. He is one of only 6 authorised level 3 ParaYoga teachers in the world and has been officially initiated into the ancient tradition of the Himalayan Masters (Sri Vidya).    This is one of my most favourite episodes so far as Brad inspired me to become an Ayurvedic lifestyle practitioner whilst I met him in Bali.   Brad shares his story into his Dharma, as he began practising yoga many decades ago whilst in a rehabilitation centre, Brad knew he had found a strong and powerful practice that could lead him away from his dependency on alcohol and drugs, to pursue something that would lead him to be on the most well-known Yoga teachers of the Sri Vidya lineage.   After meeting his teacher @Rod Stryker the founder of ParaYoga, who is one of the world's pre-eminent yoga and meditation teachers in the world. Brad got taken under his wing and he now offers a unique blend of both extensive Tantric Hatha Yoga knowledge and merges it with his love for Ayurveda to give depth and effective guidance for the modern Yoga practitioner.   Brad leads online training and intensives in Australia and Internationally that combine these ancient systems making them accessible and practical without diluting the traditional teachings.   Enjoy tuning into this awesome episode and laugh hearing about Brad's adventurous life into a purposeful living!    Brad has lots of upcoming online training's focusing on Yoga, Ayurveda & Tantra - click here: https://brad-hay-yoga-ayurveda.mykajabi.com/workshops-single-classes Connect with Brad: Instagram @Bradhay32 Website: https://www.bradhay.com/ Connect with Bryre Roots: Email: Bryre@bryreroots.com Website: Bryreroots.com Instagram: @Bryreroots Music by @ellearthur

Wendy Emminger is a 2003 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. She played soccer there and went on to lead and fly in the Air Force. Wendy battled with depression and found parayoga to be what saved and transformed her life. Wendy and I discussed her battles and overcoming them, her finding Four Desires Training, taking care of yourself first so you CAN take care of those you love/lead, and much more. A part of the Four Desires Training Wendy talks about is developing your Dharma Code (life purpose). One main part of the training is identifying your vikalpa, the thing that holds you back, and in Wendy’s case pride held her back from seeking out help - but she exhibits strength when she asks for help. Check out Wendy’s video on ending veteran suicide here https://youtu.be/RrtdAOUwN9A You can contact Wendy here: Wendyemminger@gmail.com Find her here on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/wendy-emminger-0b17b67 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/veteranspath/support

For this episode, I sat down with Yogarupa Rod Stryker. Rod is a world-renowned yoga and meditation teacher, guiding and sharing his wisdom for 40 years. He is the founder of ParaYoga®, and the author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom. He is the creator of one of the most comprehensive online yoga trainings in the world and most recently, the app Sanctuary, a premier destination for all levels of those wanting to experience the life-changing practices of meditation and yoga nidra, Rod has dedicated his life to improving lives through his lectures, writing, practice, teaching, leadership, service and family life.MY 5 BIGGEST TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:1- Hierarchy in teaching doesn't have to be informed my patriarchy or dominance. The role of a teacher is to lead by definition, but to eventually make themselves obsolete, by empowering their students so they can walk away and stand in their own wisdom and capacities.2- Ultimately what determines the quality of your life is the quality of your perception of life and the depth of your own self-awareness. Yoga is about the mind more than it is about the body. The end goal is the refinement of the quality of your perception, so yoga asana is a meditation tool.3- Yoga Nidra is the conversion of sleep and meditation. Your body is fundamentally asleep and your mind gets into a delta pattern; it's most quiet, most relaxed, deep state of relaxation, but there is still a thread of being conscious. It recalibrates us our perception of ourselves by being both a practice and a state of consciousness.4- To live a happier, more purposeful life, you have to start by getting still. Then, you get clarity on how to live in alignment with your purpose. It doesn't matter what you're doing in life, but you won't find happiness until you live a purposeful life. You will feel lost for not having done what you were here to do, not being who you were meant to be, and creation will suffer from you not playing your role in it. "An undisciplined mind is unfit for any path". 5- Understanding your life purpose helps you deal with the small things in life, not only the big challenges. When you learn how to responds better to those small things, your destiny changes. You take the driver seat in shaping your destiny by making those everyday small right decisions. Peace is never guaranteed but we are each responsible for finding our own peace and best form of self-care is to overcome our nature.QUESTIONS HE ANSWERED DURING THIS EPISODE:How do you describe ParaYoga?You recently launched a new meditation app called Sanctuary, why did you choose to chOne of the things you teach is Yoga Nidra, for listeners that have never done Yoga Nidra before, can you explain what it is?How do to start moving towards a happier and more fulfilled life? How do you uncover your true purpose and live a happier life?SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW!DONATE OR BECOME AN EXCLUSIVE MEMBER TODAY.Thank you so much for listening and being part of our 64th episode! If you enjoy this podcast, please subscribe, rate and review anywhere you listen. As always, I really appreciate your support with this podcast whether it’s through reviews or through Patreon. I have just added 2 new tiers to the premium memberships. As before, with a small donation of $5/month you can get access to more content, exclusive episodes, tutorials, guided meditations. on August 1st, you got a 25 minutes delicious Yoga Nidra,so perfect timing! Now you can also have access to some or all the classes we’ve recorded on zoom and continue to record during this shelter-in-place. If you’d like to have access to all this and/or support me in the creation of this podcast, please visit www.patreon.com/onandoffyourmat and become a PREMIUM member on the tier of your choice.ABOUT OUR GUEST​​Yogarupa Rod Stryker is a world-renowned yoga and meditation teacher, guiding and sharing his wisdom for 40 years. He is the founder of ParaYoga®, and the author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom. He is the creator of one of the most comprehensive online yoga trainings in the world and most recently, the app Sanctuary, a premier destination for all levels of those wanting to experience the life-changing practices of meditation and yoga nidra, also known as Enlightened Sleep. Rod has dedicated his life to improving lives through his lectures, writing, practice, teaching, leadership, service and family life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leah Kinsella at leahkinsella.com teaches from her own dedication to the practice of ParaYoga® and has been fortunate enough to have high caliber teachers, Rod Stryker, Brent Anderson, Jack Kornfield, & Sally Kempton. Her direct link to the Himalayan tradition provides the method she teaches called Sri Vidya tantra. Leah teaches as she has been taught by her teacher, Yogarupa Rod Stryker, using time-tested ancient methods in today’s modern world.

Leah Kinsella at leahkinsella.com teaches from her own dedication to the practice of ParaYoga® and has been fortunate enough to have high caliber teachers, Rod Stryker, Brent Anderson, Jack Kornfield, & Sally Kempton. Her direct link to the Himalayan tradition provides the method she teaches called Sri Vidya tantra. Leah teaches as she has been taught by her teacher, Yogarupa Rod Stryker, using time-tested ancient methods in today’s modern world.

In this episode of Meditate with Kate Podcast, I have a conversation with Nikki Smithson:Nikki Smithson is a lead senior instructor at YogaSource Los Gatos, where her teaching journey began, as well as other well-known and revered locations throughout the Bay Area. She teaches gentle Yoga, vinyasa, restorative, yin, meditation and Yoga Strong, and leads various advanced studies and teacher training programs. She is a massage therapist and an Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Health Coach specializing in Women's health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, pelvic pain and inflammatory conditions. Nikki has been practicing yoga for 12 years and is currently continuing her studies with the Shakti School and with Rod Stryker of Para Yoga. She believes that Yoga truly is for everyone and that it is an opportunity to step into the power of self and be in the unending beauty of the flow of life.You can find more about Nikki and her work by visiting www.nikkismithson.com

I attended Yogarupa's online Parayoga weekend workshop, "Uncovering the Secrets of the Brhadaranyaka Upanishad: A Parayoga Immersion Weekend" online via Zoom March 20 - 22, 2020. In this episode I share my reflection of the teachings.

During Wanda's time in New York she had the great opportunity to speak to and interview her beloved teacher Yogarupa Rod Stryker. Yogarupa is a world-renowned yoga and meditation teacher, and one of the leading authorities on the ancient traditions of yoga, tantra, and meditation, guiding and sharing his wisdom for 40 years. He is the founder of ParaYoga®, and the author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom. He is also the creator of one of the most comprehensive online yoga trainings in the world and most recently, the app Sanctuary - a premier destination for all levels of those wanting to experience the life-changing practices of meditation and yoga nidra. Yogarupa has dedicated his life to improve the lives of others through his lectures, writing, creativity, leadership, service, and commitment to family life. He is renowned for his depth of knowledge, practical wisdom, and unique ability to transmit the deepest teachings to a modern audience. He is a mentor to hundreds of teachers and thousands of students. Wanda feels beyond grateful calling him her teacher and most important resource of what she teaches and practices as well. In this podcast she got to ask him about some very important questions on Life, Meditation, Tantra and of course Yoga. Enjoy listening. In this podcast you will listen to the following content: - A Guided Meditation by Yogarupa - How we can find something lasting in these ever-changing & challenging times of our modern world - Mastering of our minds and peace as the main goal of yoga - Learn about how the qualities of peace show up in our life - Why the world doesn’t need more angry yoga teachers - The understanding that Yoga is not equal to Asana - Yoga & Tantra - The development of the Yoga industry over the past 30 years - The importance of Knowing yourself - The practice of Kriya Meditation - How can we better deal with the suffering we see in the world today Links to study & practice with Yogarupa: Para Yoga: https://www.parayoga.com Check out the App: Sactuary - for Meditation & Yoga Nidra Yoga Glo: https://www.glo.com Yoga international: https://yogainternational.com The Four Desires Book: https://www.parayoga.com/product/the-four-desires-creating-a-life-of-purpose-happiness-prosperity-and-freedom/

Pranayama and ParaYoga practitioner and teacher, Kate Dalrymple, talks with Tracy about how yoga, breathwork, and meditation practice has meaningfully impacted her mental, physical, and spiritual health. In 2011, yoga discovered Kate. Pranayama (breathwork), meditation, and asana practices became essential for her functioning as a human being. Kate felt called to be a teacher to explore and to share what was learned with others. It began as a way to cope with stress, anxiety, and depression and then transformed into a new way of life. Yoga has brought her joy and peace in a way that no other “coping mechanism” has been able to. Kate graduated with a degree in Environmental Humanities and Outdoor Leadership and Education in 2015 and brings that passion for environmental justice and equity, public lands, and place-based learning into her practice. Kate completed her 200-hour certification in 2016 at Salt Lake Community College where she studied under teachers from multiple disciplines. Her style is heavily ParaYoga influenced and is rooted in breath-centered and functional movements, meditation, and a deep compassion for life. In mid- 2017 she moved back “home” to Boise. ​Her intention as a teacher is to bring more joy, loving kindness, and awareness into the world one practice at a time. Kate strives to inspire all to live compassionately with their bodies, spirits, and minds. You can find information about Kate's teaching availability at Yoga for Wellness, LLC, and more about Yoga for the Greater Good, at http://www.yogaforwellnesspro.com/ You can purchase Tracy's book, The Mature Empath, Stages of Developing your Psychic and Empathic Gifts, on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Mature-Empath-Developing-Psychic-Empathic/dp/1948137097/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= --- 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/tracy-roe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tracy-roe/support

Jim teaches Tantric Vinyasa Yoga: an authentic, comprehensive practice influenced by ParaYoga, Universal Yoga, the Himalayan Institute, and the Krishnamacharya lineage. Based in Chicago and co-founder of Tejas Yoga Studio, Jim's inspired teachings and demos are sought after at many conferences and studios across the country.To attend classes and workshops with Jim at Texas, click here - http://tejasyogachicago.com/To practice yoga online with Jim, you can find him at Yoga International here - https://yogainternational.com/classes/jim-bennittAnd last, but not least, https://jimbennitt.comTo learn more about the scientific benefits of meditation:https://nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation/overview.htmhttps://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/04/harvard-researchers-study-how-mindfulness-may-change-the-brain-in-depressed-patients/Practical TipsAlways be willing to learn and remain humble. No one knows everything and sometimes, if you think you understand something, it takes the right teacher to come along to provide the clarity you seek. Thank you Jim for reminding me about the true meaning of meditation. More on this in the Mindful Minute...

When you think of a widow - I bet an elderly woman comes to mind. Death is a seldom talked about topic and widows and widowers seem to get lost by the wayside. At any age, what do you do when you suddenly lose your spouse? Is it more difficult when you are of an age that people don't expect that to happen? What are the challenges that no one talks about? Will things ever be the same? Where does one go for support? My guest has been through it all. She became a widow at a young age and is no stranger to death. Hear her story of moving through grief and coming out on the other side. You are not alone. Kirsten Joy Burch started her professional career as a medical assistant / office nurse in Dallas and Denton, she ran business operations for a large hospice in Missouri, and came back to Dallas for a career in finance & sales operations in the software industry during the booming late '90s. A wave of death came into her life around 2011, and she lost her step dad, godfather, and father from emphysema, pneumonia, and small cell carcinoma. Two months after her father died in her arms, her husband developed brain cancer. He was 40. She quit her corporate job to become his caregiver. Counseling and Yoga Therapy was her tool to stay functional. A short while after her husband passed away, she began a 26 month intensive studying the science and philosophy behind why the yoga was working so well for her; She was healing, and regaining mental capacity steadily. Kirsten studied ParaYoga with Rod Stryker, and was initiated into the tradition October 2014. She continued her studies in ParaYoga, and the her Ayurveda Lifestyle Counselor certification in 2015 with Arpita Shah of Om Yoga Journey and have certifications in Yoga4Cancer, and Yoga for Anxiety & Depression. Kirsten leverages yoga as medicine, and teaches traditional yoga and ayurveda, meditation, and Yoga Nidra. For privates or private group classes, please contact her directly at kirsten@livingyogadallas.com or Kirsten@PraniLife.com www.allwaysanotherway.com

Yogarupa Rod Stryker is a world-renowned yoga and meditation teacher, guiding and sharing his wisdom for over 40 years. He is the founder of ParaYoga®, the author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom. He is the creator of the most comprehensive online yoga teacher training in the world and most recently, the app Sanctuary, a premier destination for all levels of those wanting to experience the life-changing practices of meditation and yoga nidra, also known as Enlightened Sleep.  Rod has dedicated his life to improving lives through his lectures, writing, practice, teaching, leadership, service and family life.This interview with Rod Stryker I found so inspiring and refreshing. He is a true master teacher with such clarity and it was an honour to host him on the show. It was wonderful having him shine light on how Tantra can help us in daily life, as the concept of Tantra has become 'muddied' in the new age with much confusion around what Tantra even is. We also discussed how Yoga Nidra is such a powerful method in todays modern day where stress and poor sleep patterns are huge issues for many.I hope you enjoy my interview with Yogaruper Rod Stryker.Check out his online trainings at:https://www.parayoga.com/parayoga-master-training-online-curriculum-2/And check out his app 'Sanctuary'  to deeply assist you on the path:https://www.parayoga.com/sanctuary-meditation-app/For those of you in Australia that are wanting to dive into Rod's teachings in person he will be on the East Coast during the month of August:https://www.parayoga.com/event/yogarupa-rod-stryker-at-the-south-coast-soul-festival-in-jervis-bay-australia/If you'd like to support the podcast please visit https://stuartwatkins.org/podcast/Much love!Support the show (https://stuartwatkins.org/podcast/)

Gina Stryker is the founder of Gina Cucina, a renowned Chef and a champion of the real food movement. Gina Cucina is committed to solving one of the largest problems in the world, ending human trafficking. She has been featured in Parayoga, Lead With Love, Trust Women, USA Today, and more.   In this episode, Gina talks about her program “Kids Are Not For Sale” and how we can be a part of ending this global problem.   Radically Vibrant Gina   It was a personal experience where I was able to potentially dodge a bad situation that connected me to the human trafficking problem There is no trace of trafficking in our products and we ensure this through every part of our product process You don’t have to fail for me to succeed, and I don’t have to fail for you to succeed—we can succeed together   Radically Inspired Clarity   We all have a voice and we can leverage it to raise awareness for causes that must be solved We live in a society that hides the worst of us—we don’t want to believe that people are selling children, so we have to talk about these problems The more you give, the more you live   Gina Answers…   How did your passion to solve the human trafficking problem come about? Why don’t we know more about human trafficking? Why isn’t it all over the news? What advice would you give to people who think their voice doesn’t make a difference?   Radically Loved Quotes   “I believe it’s all about giving it your best always because even if you fail, you’re always moving forward.”   “People are afraid to discuss human trafficking because it’s an ugly truth. Last year 250,000-300,000 American children were trafficked.”   “Find what you love and speak to it. Every single voice matters.”   More About Our Guest   Gina Stryker is a recipe artists and the founder of Gina Cucina, a soup and stew kitchen that doesn’t use preservatives, gluten, added sugars, GMOs, or excessive sodium. You can learn more about Gina and her fight against human trafficking at ginacucina.com.   Don't miss out, because they sell out fast. Check out www.FABFITFUN.com and use the code "RADICAL" so you can save $10 off your first box, making it only $39.99. Again, that's fabfitfun.com and use the code "RADICAL". You deserve to treat yourself!   Hey everyone! I just want to let you know I will be speaking at the Powerful U Experience May 17, 18 & 19. Use the coupon code ROSIE to get 50 dollars off before the end of this week for more details go to @Powerful U or go to https://powerful-u.com/   Give Radically Loved a five star rating and send a screenshot of your review to info@radicallyloved.com and we’ll send you a radically loved gift. Become a part of the private Radically Loved community in our Facebook Group here.

On today’s show, Rod Stryker and I continue our conversation on the deeply healing and transformative practice of Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra essentially translates to the ‘end of all thoughts’ because it is a process in which we learn to let go, to relax and restore, to diffuse our awareness, and to just BE. We’ve created a world where we are always doing something; with our Iphones and tablets constantly by our sides and work or life stressors always on our minds, we are continually thinking, working, or moving. We are hardly ever still, and we are never bored anymore! With a lack of daydreaming or boredom, we are unable to fully process and digest our emotions or experiences, and in turn we unable to know our true selves. If we don’t allow ourselves the time and space to dissolve, to daydream and to relax, even the simplest of tasks will become very difficult for us to accomplish. Life isn’t about learning to cope, to mitigate, or to be only partly insane….it’s about Thriving. Listen in and learn how to live a life of Thrive with this timeless practice of Yoga Nidra.     What you’ll get out of tuning in: Why are Deep Rejuvenation, boredom and daydreaming so important? How do we avoid going to sleep while we’re awake? What is America’s number one health crisis and why is this cause for serious concern?   Links Mentioned in Episode: Rod’s website Rod’s facebook page Yoga Nidra Meditation app- Sanctuary with Rod Stryker Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal Yoga Health Coaching Have a conversation   Show Highlights: 1:08- Rod talks about the final of the 4 stages of Yoga Nidra. Spirituality, as well as the 4 fundamental stages of Nidra. 6:00- What does a lack of daydreaming and boredom do to us physiologically? If we don’t get bored, we don’t process who we are in time and space. Who am I? What do I stand for? What do I want to do on this planet in this life? In our fast-paced, technological world, we do not allow space for boredom and we are therefore unable to answer these important questions. 13:30- The state of expanded awareness that comes from Yoga Nidra, ie. Flow state, biohacking, and maximizing cognitive function. How do we avoid habitual thinking and how to we avoid going to sleep while we’re awake? 20:50- We can no longer afford to not be passionate about finding what is true, what is real, and what is truly important. Learn to tune into yourself with Yoga Nidra, to learn to not push against what the body and mind desires, to drop into yourself and allow. Insomnia is currently the biggest health crisis. If you continue to push your nervous system too much for too long, there will be repercussions.   Favorite Quotes: “It’s about allowing these awareness breaks, instead of coffee breaks.” -Cate Stillman   “You are the presence that exists in your own heart.” -Rod Stryker “We need times with no-thing.” -Cate Stillman “You’ve got to root to rise, you’ve got to get down to get up.” -Cate Stillman “Our problems have now gotten bigger. There is a bigger price to pay for the misalignment with the authentic self.” -Rod Stryker   Guest BIO: Yogarupa Rod Stryker is a world-renowned yoga and meditation teacher, guiding and sharing his wisdom for 40 years. He is the founder of ParaYoga®, the author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom and the creator of the app Sanctuary, a vital resource for the practices of meditation and yoga nidra (also called Enlightened Sleep––the ultimate science of deep relaxation). Rod has dedicated his life to improving lives through his lectures, writing, practice, teaching, leadership, service and family life. Contact him on his website and facebook page.

Culturally, we are moving towards higher levels of division and speed. Everything in our world is getting faster and faster and thus we are having to split ourselves up into smaller parts to get everything done. This disrupts our physiology as we have to process more sensory input than we ever have before; the acceleration and distraction we have created in today’s world causes us to be anxious, fearful, depressed, or scatterbrained. Yoga Nidra is a practice that allows us to do the opposite. By lying down and using the healing power of Divine Sleep, we feel both a sense of unity and a slowing down; we feel wholeness once again. The practice of Yoga Nidra allows us to slow down while making us more unified both individually and collectively. On today’s podcast, world renowned Yogi, Rod Stryker, tells us why Yoga Nidra, the yoga of Enlightened Sleep, is such an important and effective methodology in our world. It is healing not only on a physical level, but therapeutic to all five of our koshas. Listen in and gain insight on this practice that could possibly change and heal your life! What you’ll get out of tuning in: What is Yoga Nidra? Why is Nidra so important and so effective in our daily lives? How can Yoga Nidra benefit you?   Links Mentioned in Episode: Rod's website Rod's facebook page Discover more about Body Thrive Show Highlights: 1:15 - We as humans have lost the ability to relax. Rod Stryker tells us why Yoga Nidra is so important and effective in our lives today. Culturally we are moving towards higher levels of diffusion and division- we are speeding up in life to accomplish more, and at the same time being split up into smaller parts. This leads us to fear, anxiety, restlessness and the inability to relax. 11:10 - Rod talks about the beginning of Yoga Nidra- where and when it came from and the ‘krama’ or sequencing of Nidra and how it progresses. 17:20 - We hear a bit about each of the 5 goals of Yoga Nidra- healing, improvement of cognition, and transformation. Tune in to the second half of this podcast to hear the final goal of Yoga Nidra. Favorite Quotes: “The more focused you are, the less conscious you are of the big picture.” -Rod Stryker “Sleep is a transition from minutiae to expansiveness.” -Rod Stryker “The more you let go, the more you are supported.” -Rod Stryker   Guest BIO: Yogarupa Rod Stryker is a world-renowned yoga and meditation teacher, guiding and sharing his wisdom for 40 years. He is the founder of ParaYoga®, the author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom and the creator of the app Sanctuary, a vital resource for the practices of meditation and yoga nidra (also called Enlightened Sleep––the ultimate science of deep relaxation). Rod has dedicated his life to improving lives through his lectures, writing, practice, teaching, leadership, service and family life. Contact him on his website and facebook page.

Rod Stryker is a world-renowned yoga and meditation teacher, guiding and sharing his wisdom for 40 years. He is the founder of ParaYoga®, the author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom and creator of the app Sanctuary, a premier destination for all levels of those wanting to experience the life-changing practices of meditation and yoga nidra, also known as enlightened sleep. A living link to a venerable lineage of sages and teachers, Rod is distinguished for his ability to make ancient wisdom and practices accessible to modern audiences. A thought-leader for how best to live with meaning, creativity, responsibility and freedom, he guides experienced students and teachers of yoga and meditation seeking to deepen and share their understanding of the ancient wisdom and timeless practices. In this episode we discuss: - Knowing we are already innately whole - Stilling the mind gives us the opportunity to understand our true nature and purpose - Discerning the difference between non-constructive and constructive purpose - Working with the desires in our life - Understanding our happiness is an expression of how close we are to living our purpose

¿Te gustaría saber cómo se usan los aceites en la práctica? ¿De dónde vienen o cual es su mejor forma de aplicación? De esto y mucho más es de lo que hablo con Irya y Fermi en este episodio, profesora de yoga y química respectivamente, nos abren los ojos al mundo de la Aromaterapia desde un conocimiento profundo. Prepara papel y lápiz para este episodio. Sígueme www.yoganimate.com y apúntate a la newsletter en mi web para estar al tanto de todo. En la web te dejo todos los datos de contacto de este proyecto. Manda cualquier consulta o tema que quieras tratar a podcast@yoganimate.com Lidia Instagram: @yoganimate Tienes las notas del programa en el blog de mi página web.

foursigmatic.com/radicallyloved  Discount code: radicallyloved (good for 15% off all orders on our website)   Tracee Stanley has studied Yoga and Tantra since 1995. She practiced with Yogi Bhajan and was initiated into the lineage of Sri Vidya several years later. As a teacher, Tracee focuses on empowerment, sankalpa (intention), self-mastery and healing.   This woman is an incredible teacher and inspiration to me. Everything she shares comes straight from the heart and I am grateful to be able to share some of her thoughts with you.   Tracee and I talk about the importance of having a practice and exactly what it can bring to your life, the truth about meditation (it’s not just sitting upright), authenticity in a time of hustle, and so much more goodness.    Radically Practiced Tracee   Learning from signs to increase awareness and make needed changes Finding tools for an empowered life through yoga practice Coming to embody yogic principles and empower her voice as a teacher   Radically Inspired Clarity   Consistent practice is cumulative, even if it’s just 5 minutes a day. The more we trust, the more we can have faith.   Tracee Stanley Answers…   Why is it important for us to establish a practice? What misconceptions can you dispel about meditation? What needs our attention as a community?   Radically Loved Quotes   “Having a practice expands your capacity.”   “We hear our truth a little louder the more we practice.”   “Once I was able to not be afraid of being seen, I was able to speak from my heart.”   “My growth came from my wounds and the hard lessons I had to learn over and over again.”     Practice   Question: What are the three lessons that you are tired of learning? What changes are you willing to make in your life to let go of having to experience these hard lessons?   Adi Shankara - Five qualities of the nature of reality   The world is beautiful because it is a manifestation of the most beautiful one.   Life is a gift from the Divine.   I am part of the Divine.   The world is an endless ocean of ambrosia: my body is but an island.   All that happens is merely waves, rising and falling, neither inauspicious nor meaningful.   Which one of these statements are you bumping up against the most? Why?   Homework- reflect and journal about them.   Photo by: https://robertsturmanstudio.com/   A Little More About Our Guest   Tracee’s introduction to yoga was through the practice of Kundalini Yoga where she was fortunate enough to practice with Yogi Bhajan on several of his visits to Yoga West in Los Angeles. Being in the presence of this great teacher gave her a glimpse into the true power of Yoga. Soon after she was introduced to the practice of Hatha yoga and became passionate about sharing how yoga had changed her life with anyone who would listen. As a ParaYoga® Level I Certified Teacher and a Certified Four Desires Trainer, she utilizes the unique practices of the ParaYoga® and Himalayan traditions to guide students towards the door of awakening to their true nature, creating positive momentum and accelerating the trajectory towards fulfilling their destiny for an empowered life that is full of purpose and joy. Tracee is on the faculty of Esalen Institute and teaches at festivals like Wanderlust, Symbiosis, Lightning in a Bottle and Bali Spirit Festival. She loves leading teacher trainings, retreats and holding space for you to remember your radiance and power! Learn more at www.traceeyoga.com      

​Mary Bruce is an internationally beloved yoga teacher and a rare guide that is breaking the mold of the modern climate of yoga.  A yoga teacher since 1997, Mary considers herself a forever student and began her journey in 1995 with Julie Crutchfield. She was so inspired by what she learned with Julie she continued her studies with her Teacher Yogarupa Rod Stryker in 1998. Mary Bruce is now a senior student of Rod Stryker’s and is Level III ParaYoga® Certified, a Certified Four Desires Trainer and a member of the Para Yoga certification board. She is also a 500 hour E-RYT Yoga Alliance teacher, a Relax and Renew trainer under the mentorship of Judith Lasiter, a certified Yoga Nidra Facilitator and a Reiki Master.   Learn more about Mary www.marybruce.com

Erica began practicing yoga when she was 15 years old as a way to help heal her scoliosis and avoid surgery. The deep connection she found with the yoga tradition and the transformations she witnessed in her body, heart and life have made her a yogini for life. Erica earned her 200 hour teaching certification from the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in 2008, her 500 hour Master Immersions training with Mary Bruce and Lynn Matthews in 2012, and has studied with Para Yoga’s Rod Stryker, Michelle Dante, Max Strom, Sangeet Kaur Khalsa and others. Erica has a strong desire to share her knowledge and love of yoga with others as well as continually build her knowlegde and love of the practice within herself. Her classes focus on breath, movement, and awareness of the present moment which sets the foundation for her students to rediscover their inner brightness, and peace of heart. Patrick grew up in Colorado and has always had a love for being active, and engaged in life. However at the young age of 28 his active lifestyle was brought to a screaming halt by chronic fatigue. After spending over 200K on doctors without help he was frustrated.  This was the wake up call he needed to step outside of his daily grind, and he made it his mission to do everything possible to heal himself. He found himself drawn to the teachings and practice of yoga, as well as the innovations of modern science. Through healing himself and finding his own balance Patrick was left feeling empty by his corporate America lifestyle and decided to pursue a life of fulfillment by helping others create health and balance in their own lives. His classes focus on having fun, letting go of self doubt, and strengthening our bodies so that they may express their optimal level of human potential.

"Integrity matters. If you are in integrity, timing will be on your side." It was an honor to sit down with renowned author and yoga teacher Elena Brower in the latest Rising Women Leaders podcast episode. We spoke of her journey: discovering yoga, becoming a teacher, finding her voice and more recently letting go of addiction, stepping into her power as a wellness advocate and team leader for doTERRA and the beauty that comes when you step into your highest alignment.  We spoke of the power of when a woman steps into wealth and abundance, how to honor our grief and pain, and what to let go of to deepen our personal practices. There is in an elegance and grace with everything Elena creates. I hope you enjoy today's show... Be sure to check out her new journal, Practice You as well as her other offerings listed below. In this episode we discussed: Discovering the path of yoga  Finding your voice as a teacher Being a mom and how that relates to spiritual growth and practice  Elena's journey with addiction, sobriety and recovery Her thoughts on stepping into wealth"...how absolutely perfect it is to be financially independent as a woman, and how important it is to be that example for many many thousands if not millions of other women..." Her love of essential oils Elena's favorite morning rituals The rise of the feminine & awakening of our collective consciousness Her new journal, "Practice You" Healing from the loss of her mother and thoughts on moving through grief and pain  The importance of the early morning hours for personal practice Connect with Elena:  Elena's Website Elena on instagram Buy Her New Journal, Practice You The Yoga Collection made in collaboration with doTERRA Essential Oils  Self-Care for Women: Practices for Resilience & Grace -- Elena Brower is a renowned author, yoga teacher and speaker. Influenced by several yoga traditions including Parayoga and Katonah Yoga, she is recognized internationally for her expertise in combining physical alignment and the art of attention. Since 1998, Elena has been offering these practices as a vehicle for approaching our world with realistic reverence and gratitude. She is the author of Art of Attention, a yoga workbook that has been translated into six languages and the creator of Teach.yoga, a virtual home for yoga teachers worldwide. Her new book, Practice You, will be out in September 2017 from Sounds True. Elena is also an executive producer of On Meditation: Documenting the Inner Journey, a film that intimately explores meditation experiences, and has contributed to the Huffington Post, MindBodyGreen, and Yoga Journal. Experience Elena's filmed practices on YogaGl, and her Audio Meditations on elenabrower.com/meditation.   Podcast by Meredith Rom - Rising Women Leaders | Spirituality | Personal Growth | Yoga | Entrepreneurship -  Personal growth, intuition, stories, voice, women, yoga, feminine leadership, spirituality, online business, and meditation

Watch the Podcast: Download the Podcast: Air Date: May 1, 2017 Playtime: 1 hour, 9 minutes Link: Download mp3 (right-click here and select ‘save’) Listen: Subscribe: iTunes | YouTube | email | Spotify | RSS Rod Stryker’s Biography Yogarupa Rod Stryker is the founder of ParaYoga® and the author of The Four Desires: Creating a The post 062: Tantra, Sex + Relationships with Rod Stryker appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa | Ayurveda + Natural Health.

Yoga and Meditation teacher Lauren Toolin talks with me about her journey to meditation and how a Tantric meditation practice can be useful for turbulent times. Lauren is the owner of Yoga Vidya and trains teachers in both her 200 and 300 hr programs. Lauren and I have been friends for many years and study with the same teacher. It was great to hear more about her journey and her perspective on meditation practice. She is a gifted teacher and full of passion! Her meditations are available on www.pranamaya.com  Host Tracee Stanley -traceeyoga.com Producer: George Leger - utopiaparkwaymusic.com

Rod Stryker (also known as Yogarupa) is widely considered one of the West's leading authorities on yoga, tantra and meditation. He has taught for more than thirty-five years, is the founder of ParaYoga® and author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom. Rod has contributed to countless wellness publications and recently launched one of the most comprehensive online yoga teacher trainings in the world. At the forefront of integrating ancient yogic wisdom into a broad array of modern-day applications, he is a thought leader and mentor to thousands of ParaYoga practitioners and hundreds of teachers throughout the world. Rod lives in Colorado with his wife and four children.  

Elena Brower is the author of Art of Attention, a renowned yoga workbook, now translated into five languages. Studying and teaching since 1998, she's respected globally for her distinct blend of alignment and attention in her teaching of yoga and meditation. Her audio meditation coursework, Cultivating Spiritual Intelligence, is beloved for its accessibility and relevance, and her yoga teaching is influenced by several traditions including Katonah Yoga, Kundalini and ParaYoga. Elena is also the founder of Teach.yoga, a global website for teachers, and her second book, Practice You, will be published in 2018 by Sounds True. Practices with Elena can be found on YogaGlo.com.

Namaste Yoga Revealed Podcast Community! This is Alec Vishal Rouben here to welcome you back to an exciting episode! Today we are blessed to Highlight Rod Stryker, a Senior Teacher in the community of Yoga!   Back in July I was fortunate to sit down with Rod while attending Wanderlust Festival in Aspen, Colorado.   Rod Shares a plethora of wisdom within ParaYoga, Tantric philosophies, how to incorporate attention to Bandha’s and much more! If you are looking to better understand the subtle body, then this is a conversation to tune into! This is a potent episode for all students and teachers to check out!   Rod Stryker is a gemstone and the Yoga Revealed Podcast community is honored to highlight him! If you want to practice with Rod Stryker, visit https://www.parayoga.com/events/ for a list of his scheduled events and trainings through 2016-2017 calendar year! Join Rod Stryker at Hanuman Festival 2017 in Boulder, Colorado, June 15-18th, 2017. Elevate your festival experience with the NEW Peak Experience Package, which offers you a richer and more intimate experience than the three-day pass, filled with amenities and comforts so you can dive deep into a high-level experience. Connect with your favorite teachers in small settings, enjoy master classes, fuel your body with delicious meals, and raise your vibration with VIP-style access for the ultimate yoga weekend. Learn more about this ultimate pass at http://www.hanumanfestival.com/peak-experience   Until next time,   Namaste See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today you are in for an absolute treat! We are incredibly fortunate to have Brooke Sullivan on the show today. Brooke is a practitioner and educator of Tantric Hatha Yoga, Tantra Herbalism, Doula and Flower Essence Therapist. She is also a Certified Practitioner of ParaYoga® and an initiate of Sri Vidya Tantra of the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science. What You'll Learn By Listening... How to bring yourself from disconnection to connection and learn to open yourself up to to speak the green tongue (plant speak) Learn to direct the energy of thoughts and understand energy management Learn to connect with tools that you have and to be your greatest expression of yourself. Don't forget to Subscribe!

Listen to two Drishti Point Podcasts with Master Teacher Rod Stryker, founder of Para Yoga, and author of The Four Desires. In the first yoga podcast, Rod speaks about dharma (the desire to become who you were meant to be), artha (the means to fulfill your dharma), kama (the desire for pleasure), and moksha (the desire for freedom and a connection to the Eternal). This is a beautiful interview about how to create a life of purpose, prosperity, happiness and freedom. Tantra, Mantra, Gurus, and the Goddess In the second yoga podcast, Rod speaks about the history and origins of Tantra, the practice of tantra and mantra, what it means to have a Guru, the experience of samadhi, and the ultimate aim and purpose of yoga.

Discover how we can work with our deepest intentions and use the power of resolve—sankalpa shakti—to meet challenges, overcome obstacles, and realize our potential. Rod Stryker, Yoga and meditation teacher, founder of Para Yoga and author of The Four Desires: Creating a Life of Purpose, Happiness, Prosperity, and Freedom, returns to The Yoga Hour for this inspiring conversation with Rev. O'Brian.