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

Cindy Lusk, author of Align and Refine: The Journey of Yoga and Meditation, talks with J about the continual refinement of intention and understanding. They discuss the renunciate path of Patanjali and householder purpose, Richard Freeman's influence, Patabhi Jois's adjustments, Anusara and the legacy of John Friend, Paul Muller-Ortega, certification and the role of asana through different life stages, grappling with questions of higher consciousness, Bhāvanā, and the iterative process of bringing out the best of who we are.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.    

In today's episode, Embodied Philosophy Founder Jacob Kyle is interviewed by Kelly Blaser for the 2024 Power of Meditation Summit. They discussed the role of the scholar-practitioner, the philosophical significance of "zero," the important synergy of knowledge and experience, "reappropriating God," and the necessary role of spirituality in the lives of queer people.  Jacob Kyle is a meditation teacher, writer, philosophy educator, and the Founding Director of Embodied Philosophy. He holds an MPhil in Classical Indian Religions from the University of Oxford, an MA in Philosophy from the New School for Social Research in New York City, and an MSc in Political Theory from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Jacob is a student of Kashmir Śaivism scholar-practitioner Paul Muller-Ortega and is a devoted practitioner of the Śaiva-Śākta Darśana.  Kelly Blaser is the founder of DharmaBridge and SomaPsychotherapy, and is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with an emphasis in Buddhism, Shaiva and Shakta Tantra, and Somatic Psychology. Her background in feminist movements and Latin American Studies and experience living in Central America opened her up to the extent that our inner struggles are reflective of systemic structures that promote domination and disassociation. Her work is to help others experience the infinite compassion beneath the chaos of life and to remind them of their true nature. Her programs and courses focus largely on the power of applying the dharma to one's relationship with oneself and others. She helps people train themselves in meditation, mindfulness practices, and compassionate self-inquiry, so they can gain freedom from conditioned mind and open up to possibility.  Explore the many upcoming offerings and follow Kelly's work at www.kellyblaser.com. In this episode, Jacob and Kelly discuss: how the history of "zero" as a mathematical disruptive discovery reflects the way our contemplative sādhana both disrupts and inspires different forms of knowledge the importance of studying yoga philosophy as a way to empower embodied experience how scholarship should take seriously and employ experientially the embodied epistemologies of ancient wisdom traditions what it means to let your subjective experience inform your practice without rejecting the knowledge systems of the tradition the symbolism of Nataraja (the dancing Shiva) and how it represents the five universe functions of reality the dance of revelation and concealment according to the Tantrik tradition how organized religions have rejected gay and queer people, and how this necessitates a "re-appropriation" of God in queer-inclusive theologies and philosophies that are simultaneously informed by an understanding of wisdom traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Wallis – Near Enemies of The Truth (www.hareesh.org | @hareeshwallis | YouTube ) Speaking in near absolute truths | Digesting v rather than letting emotions go | Don't take it personally | I am my own guru | When the mental filters fall away | Communion with reality | Being with what is | Is yoga stilling the fluctuations of the mind? | Finding your dharma? | Following the golden thread in your life New Book Available for Pre-order: Near Enemies of the Truth https://hareesh.org/nearenemies  Support Us Subscribe, like, comment and share with your friends Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf Become a Patron:  https://keenonyoga.com/membership/  Connect With Keen On Yoga Instagram Keen on Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/keen_on_yoga/ Instagram Adam Keen: https://www.instagram.com/adam_keen_ashtanga/ Website: https://keenonyoga.com/ ____________________________________________________________________ Christopher Wallis, also known as Hareesh, is a Sanskritist and scholar-practitioner of Classical Tantra with thirty years of experience. He was initiated by a traditional Indian guru at the age of sixteen and received education at yoga āshrams in India and the West.  Subsequently, he engaged in fourteen years of formal education in Sanskrit, South Asian Studies, and classical Indian religions. Hareesh teaches classical Tantric philosophy and Tantric practices, meditation, Sanskrit, and mantra-science to an engaged online community of practitioners. He is the Founder of Tantra Illuminated Online, an online learning portal where all his courses and teachings are available. He also offers workshops, retreats and classes in person in Portugal and around the world. He combines his practice of more than 25 years with a rigorous inquiry into the original Sanskrit sources to accurately translate and bring this ancient nondual wisdom to modern practitioners. The practices aim to facilitate both spiritual awakening and enhanced well-being for people in all walks of life. His community of students frequently praise his deep love for the tradition and the clarity of thought and expression.  His teachers, mentors, and gurus, in chronological order, include: Gurumayī Chidvilāsānandā (root-guru), Paul Muller-Ortega (Śaiva Tantra and Classical Yoga); Alexis Sanderson (Śaiva and Śākta Tantra and Sanskrit); Marshall Rosenberg (Nonviolent Communication); Somadeva Vasudeva (Śaiva Tantra), Adyashanti (Meditation), and others who wish to remain anonymous.  His degrees include a B.A. in Religion and Classics from the University of Rochester, an M.A. in South Asian Studies from U.C. Berkeley, an M.Phil. in Classical Indian Religions from Oxford, and a Ph.D. in Sanskrit from U.C. Berkeley.  Hareesh is the author of Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition, the first comprehensive and accessible introduction to Classical Tantra in English (also available in Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian), and of The Recognition Sutras, a translation and commentary on a 1000-year-old masterpiece on experiential recognition of oneself as a direct expression of universal divine Consciousness.  His new book Near Enemies of the Truth comes out on November 14 and is available for pre-orders now.  EDUCATION  Ph.D. in South Asian Studies (Sanskrit), University of California-Berkeley, 2014 M.Phil. with Distinction in Classical Indian Religions, University of Oxford (UK) M.A. with Honors in South Asian Studies (Sanskrit), University of California-Berkeley, 2003 B.A. magna cum laude in Religion and Classics, University of Rochester, 2001  In this talk: Near Enemies of the Truth  Christopher Wallis YouTube Channel  Christopher Wallis Blog  Tantra Illuminated Online   

Christopher “Hareesh” Wallis – Non-dual Classical Tantra or The Teacher Drinks Bourbon? (www.hareesh.org | @hareeshwallis | YouTube ) First yoga for householders | True Holistic Experience | Digesting the remnants to incomplete experiences from the past | Scholar & practitioner | Eastern spirituality upbringing Siddha yoga | Powerful experience during meditation | Exploring psychedelics | Classical Tantra teachings | Seeking in various ways | Nondual tantra provided the context for everything in one | Discipline is required for meaning | Paul Muller-Ortega | Adyashanti | Unpacking transmissions | Tibetan Buddhism v Classical Tantra v modern yoga | Revivalism of the Yoga Sutras | Reincarnation and the soul | Connecting to the subtle body during asana | Feeling the pain | Digesting our experiences to resolve them His new book Near Enemies of the Truth comes out on November 14 and is available for pre-orders now. Christopher Wallis, also known as Hareesh, is a Sanskritist and scholar-practitioner of Classical Tantra with thirty years of experience. He was initiated by a traditional Indian guru at the age of sixteen, and received education at yoga āshrams in India and the West.  Hareesh teaches classical Tantric philosophy and Tantric practices, meditation, Sanskrit, and mantra-science to an engaged online community of practitioners. He is the Founder of Tantra Illuminated Online, an online learning portal where all his courses and teachings are available. He also offers workshops, retreats and classes in person in Portugal and around the world. He combines his practice of more than 25 years with a rigorous inquiry into the original Sanskrit sources to accurately translate and bring this ancient nondual wisdom to modern practitioners. The practices aim to facilitate both spiritual awakening and enhanced well-being for people in all walks of life. His community of students frequently praise his deep love for the tradition and the clarity of thought and expression. His teachers, mentors, and gurus, in chronological order, include: Gurumayī Chidvilāsānandā (root-guru), Paul Muller-Ortega (Śaiva Tantra and Classical Yoga); Alexis Sanderson (Śaiva and Śākta Tantra and Sanskrit); Marshall Rosenberg (Nonviolent Communication); Somadeva Vasudeva (Śaiva Tantra), Adyashanti (Meditation), and others who wish to remain anonymous.  His degrees include a B.A. in Religion and Classics from the University of Rochester, an M.A. in South Asian Studies from U.C. Berkeley, an M.Phil. in Classical Indian Religions from Oxford, and a Ph.D. in Sanskrit from U.C. Berkeley. Hareesh is the author of Tantra Illuminated: The Philosophy, History, and Practice of a Timeless Tradition, the first comprehensive and accessible introduction to Classical Tantra in English (also available in Spanish, Portuguese and Romanian), and of The Recognition Sutras, a translation and commentary on a 1000-year-old masterpiece on experiential recognition of oneself as a direct expression of universal divine Consciousness. Tantra Illuminated: https://www.amazon.com/Tantra-Illuminated-Philosophy-Practice-Tradition/dp/0989761304/  ‘Yoga Body: The Origins of Modern Posture Practice by Mark Singleton https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Body-Origins-Posture-Practice/dp/0195395344  ‘The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali: A Biography' by David Gordon White: https://www.amazon.com/Yoga-Sutra-Patanjali-Biography-2014-05-25/dp/B01FGMV5S2/  Hamsamitthu: "Pātañjalayoga is Nonsense" by Somdev Vasudeva: https://www.jstor.org/stable/23884110 The Recognition Sūtras; https://www.amazon.com/Recognition-Sutras-Illuminating-000-Year-Old-Masterpiece/dp/098976138X/  The Vātūlanātha-Sūtras: https://hareesh.org/blog/2023/7/30/the-sutras-of-the-intoxicated-lord-vatula-natha  Christopher Wallis YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@christopherwallis751  Christopher Wallis Blog: https://hareesh.org/blogpage  Tantra Illuminated Online: https://www.tantrailluminated.org/  

Today, we are joined by none other than Lauren Searles. Lauren is a certified Tantric Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach, Yogini, Healer, and Erotic Writer, residing amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Hawaiian Islands.With over 15 years of hands-on experience as a sacred sexual healer, her intensive study of Tantra led her to India where she was initiated into the Sri Vidya lineage. Her teachers include Psalm Isadora, Christopher Wallis, and Paul Muller-Ortega. Lauren is certified through the Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality with a 800-hour Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification via Layla Martin. Although she specializes in men's sexuality and empowerment, it is her life's passion for all humans to thrive in love and to have authentic, soul-satisfying connections, but most importantly to be at home within themselves. In this conversational and accessible episode, Lauren provides valuable insights, techniques, and practices to help us deepen our connection with ourselves, our partners, and the universe. We cover:Tantra and Neo-TantraSelf-love practicesWhat happens in a traditional neo-tantra containerDefining boundaries and responsibilitiesSigns that someone is over their limitThoughts on working with menCultivating play in daily lifeFinding your teacher...AND MORE Helpful links:Lauren Searles - a certified Tantric Love Coach, Heartbreak Healer, Yogini, and Erotic Writer living in Los Angeles, California.Follow her on Instagram @loveangelcoach and Facebook @loveangelcoachingSundari GardensAbraham HicksLayla MartinPsalm IsadoraDevi PuramChristopher Wallis aka Hareesh - scholar-practitioner of Classical Tantra Paul Muller-OrtegaSteven Louis Carter Margot AnandSky Dancing TantraChristopher TompkinsShiva ReaPeter A Levine, PhDFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You Can Make the Hard Seem Wonderful  This week we are talking with Jill Blumenstock. Jill found yoga in 2003 while braving the challenges she faced in medical school. She soon found herself buried in spiritual books instead of her textbooks and after three years of medical school and much soul searching, she withdrew from medical school knowing that she had greater gifts to offer the world through yoga. When something changes your life so profoundly and completely, you want to share it with the world. After moving to South Jersey, she began to teach in April 2006 and found inspiration in the creativity of Vinyasa Yoga. She completed two 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training programs: one in Vinyasa Yoga and one in alignment-focused Anusara Yoga. She completed the 500 Hour Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training at Kripalu. It has been her great privilege to nurture hundreds of aspiring yoga teachers over the last 13 years as they find their truth and voice through her 45 hour and 200 hour yoga teacher trainings. She also teaches Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga Nidra Teacher Trainings and has done extensive training in yoga therapeutics, Ayurveda, and Vedic astrology and is a certified Vedic Astrologer who does private readings over the phone. She is currently studying meditation and philosophy with Paul Muller-Ortega and is an Authorized Teacher of Neelakantha Meditation. With her extensive knowledge of anatomy and her cheerful sense of humor, she seeks to create a safe, warm, and light-hearted space for her students to peek inside, explore, and connect to the greatest teacher-the teacher within- to find guidance and discover more about their true divine nature. Inspired by spiritual texts, poetry, and life's latest lessons, she frequently designs her sequencing to explore a spiritual theme or challenge and invites her students to reflect and find answers themselves. Teaching yoga has brought her great joy and has become the ultimate way to practice yoga and learn more about herself. Follow Jill Instagram - @jillblumenstock Join the May Thursday Morning Manifestation Mastermind 7 - 8 AM - JOIN NOW Schedule your Oracle card reading - Schedule Now Schedule your free discovery call - Schedule Now --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dailyshotofinspiration/message

As many of you who have been following me for a while know, the daily practice of meditation remains the most valuable tool I have in my toolbox.  Meditation teaches you to watch your thoughts, observe your body sensations, and follow your breath with nonjudgmental awareness.  In this episode, I have my special guest Jeanie Manchester joining me to talk about the art of meditation. Jeanie is the founder of Anjaneya Yoga Shala in Boulder, CO.  She is an E-RYT500 Instructor and Anusara certified. She is the creator of the Shakti Rise Immersion dedicated to “women on the rise” and planetary upliftment.  She draws on 30 years of dedicated practice and teaching.  Jeanie created Sacred Flow, her signature vinyasa classes rooted in meditation, bhakti chant, storytelling, mantra, mudra, meditation and the art of living a daily practice on and off the mat. Jeanie's inspiration and influence stems from a strong lineage of celebrated teachers, including Dr. Douglas Brooks, Sally Kempton, Richard Freeman, John Friend and Paul Muller-Ortega.In this episode you'll learn: What scars in the subtle body areHow mantras can go into the subtle layers of memoryThe story of the Golden Buddha How negative family lineage patterns can be dealt withThe power of initiatory mantras How the tantric path of awakening worksFollow along with Jeanie: Website,  Instagram, Facebook, TwitterConnect with Deborah on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YoutubeApply for a VIP coaching experience with Deborah HERE.Download my free book, Turn On Your Tap HERE to create more ease, abundance, vitality and joy in your life and business using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Tapping.Reach out to Deborah at: deborah@deborahfryer.com for more information about how you can work together!

Today's guest is Jessica Harvey, a woman who is incredibly passionate in working and supporting men around their shadows and $exuality. She believes our suffering comes from shaming our desire, disconnecting from pleasure, and lack of relational tools. Most of us were given zero understanding of our emotional world, our nervous system, how to communicate, and how to self- and co-regulate. You are going to love this interview with Jessica. She refers herself as a geek by nature because of her scientist background but after years in the lab, she was miserable. Jessica shares her story from scientist to 'Shadow & $exuality' Coach and why its her passion to be a guide for men to achieve insight into what they really want, to understand how women might be perceiving them, and to transform stuck patterns into intentional relating skills that really work.Jessica's Bliss Science program for men has emerged from all of the work she has done with hundreds of men in workshops, 1:1, and online programs over the past 8 years. She has spent many years studying with some of the most regarded and respected tantra and relationship teachers out there. Teachers such as Layla Martin, John Wineland, Christopher Wallis and Paul Muller-Ortega. Jessica and I crossed paths while we were both studying our $ex, Love & Relationship Coaching program ​under Layla Martin, many years ago.  It was great to reconnect and deeply acknowledge her for the work she is doing with men. Some of the juicy things she covers in our conversation:Why withholding ejaculation is a powerful practice but not necessaryHow a man can get in touch with his pleasure levels, inside their own bodyWhat does sensuality empowerment look like for menHow can a man receive the love and desire he craves from his partner in a way that doesn't come across needy A women desires her man to lead and take initiative but why do men hold back OR don't know how to stand in their masculine power and lead - this is so good!Importance of polarityYou can find Jessica at:https://www.bliss-science.com/ananyahttps://www.instagram.com/bliss.science

On this week's episode of #mensexpleasure, I chat with Jessica Harvey. Jessica is a certified Sex, Love & Relationship Coach with Layla Martin's VITA coaching. She is professionally-certified with the ICF at the PCC level, and is a student of Process-Oriented Psychology with David Bedrick. Her trauma-informed coaching is also inspired by her devotion to classical tantrik meditation and non-dual philosophy under Paul Muller-Ortega and Christopher Wallis. Jessica spent 10 years in a successful career as a Ph.D. chemist before leaving it all to go say ‘yes' to what scared her. She spent 4 years in full-time study and practice of neo-tantric sexuality, shadow work, and kundalini in a tantric community in Asia. Now she likes to say that she studies a different kind of ‘chemistry,' and people often call her the ‘tantric scientist.' Since launching her Bliss Science coaching business, she has worked with hundreds of men - CEOs and leaders in tech, finance, and consulting - to rekindle passion in sexless marriages, recover confidence post-divorce, heal from performance anxiety, communicate in ways that women love, and develop a tantric mentality to life. Her offerings include: her proprietary Love, Sex, and Confidence course for Men, her new Sex Mastermind for Men, in-person VIP days, and custom-tailored 1:1 online coaching for all genders. The two of us talk about the ways in which men can open up more to their sexuality and take their sexual experiences to a deeper level. Hint: It requires getting in touch with your emotions. Key Points: Jessica introduces herself Going a journey of sexual self-discovery Men opening up about sex How to talk to your partner about sex Taking sex deeper with emotions Creating sexual safety for women Practical advice for men Relevant links: Jessica's Instagram: @bliss.science Jessica's Website: https://www.bliss-science.com/

Today's episode is Part Two from a recent workshop held in our private Freedom Circle membership group and featuring Jonathan Rickert discussing the power of Holographic Healtn & Wellness Screenings. In today's episode, Jonathan shares case studies of people who were positive impacted from recent screenings. More on the Freedom Circle: https://www.freedommedianetwork.com/freedom-circle More on Holographic Screenings: https://www.freedommedianetwork.com/holographic-field-scan Jonathan has been practicing, studying and teaching Yoga, Meditation and breathwork in many forms for over 20 years beginning with a degree focus on Yogic Arts from the University of Rochester under the tutelage of Dr. Douglas Brooks and Dr. Paul Muller-Ortega in 1999. In the following years he was trained in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa, Kundalini Yoga, Tantra Yoga, Mantra Meditation, Vipassana Meditation, Neuromeditation, Open Focus, Ayurveda and Mindfulness. He incorporates Neurofeedback, Biofeedback and EPI (electro-photonic imaging) with private clients to personalize lifestyle, meditation and yogic practices.

Today's episode is Part One from a recent workshop held in our private Freedom Circle membership group and featuring Jonathan Rickert discussing the power of Holographic Healtn & Wellness Screenings. More on the Freedom Circle: https://www.freedommedianetwork.com/freedom-circle More on Holographic Screenings: https://www.freedommedianetwork.com/holographic-field-scan Jonathan has been practicing, studying and teaching Yoga, Meditation and breathwork in many forms for over 20 years beginning with a degree focus on Yogic Arts from the University of Rochester under the tutelage of Dr. Douglas Brooks and Dr. Paul Muller-Ortega in 1999. In the following years he was trained in Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa, Kundalini Yoga, Tantra Yoga, Mantra Meditation, Vipassana Meditation, Neuromeditation, Open Focus, Ayurveda and Mindfulness. He incorporates Neurofeedback, Biofeedback and EPI (electro-photonic imaging) with private clients to personalize lifestyle, meditation and yogic practices.

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

Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan is a Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at Oakland University School of Medicine in MI. She has studied Advaita Vedanta at the Chinmaya Mission, the Direct Path with Greg Goode, Śrīvidyā with Śri Śivapremananda, and Non-dual Śaiva Tantra (also known as Kashmir Śaivisim) with Paul Muller-Ortega and Sally Kempton. Her workshops, courses and writings strive to bring these time-honored traditions to modern living in practical ways. She is the author of The Heart of Wellness, Shakti Rising , and Glorious Alchemy: Living the Lalitā Sahasranāma. You can learn more about Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan, the Śabda Institute and all of her books at her website: https://sabda.institute/. You can also listen to her chanting the Lalitã Sahasranãma here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zYycduhCgk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

Pitṛpakṣa is a 16–lunar day period in the fall when we pay homage to our ancestors. The purpose of this tradition is to not just appease generations of our ancestors in another realm, but also to free ourselves of kārmic bonds. Ordinarily, even when we are aware of this tradition, our focus isn't on the internal freedom from ancestral patterns that keep us bound. In this workshop, we will explore the role of this tradition and how it can be used to turn inward and to learn to discard deeply held beliefs and patterns that keep us from experiencing joy, freedom, and lightness. Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan is a Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at Oakland University School of Medicine in MI. She has studied Advaita Vedanta at the Chinmaya Mission, the Direct Path with Greg Goode, Śrīvidyā with Śri Śivapremananda, and Non-dual Śaiva Tantra (also known as Kashmir Śaivisim) with Paul Muller-Ortega and Sally Kempton. Her workshops, courses and writings strive to bring these time-honored traditions to modern living in practical ways. She is the author of The Heart of Wellness, Shakti Rising , and Glorious Alchemy: Living the Lalitā Sahasranāma. You can learn more about Dr. Kavitha Chinnaiyan, the Śabda Institute and all of her books at her website: https://sabda.institute/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/methods/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/methods/support

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

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

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

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

Kavitha M. Chinnaiyan, MD, is the author of Shakti Rising: Embracing Shadow and Light on the Goddess Path to Wholeness. She became drawn to the Direct Path through the teachings of Greg Goode and Sri Atmananda Krishna Menon. She has studied yoga, Sri Vidya Sadhana, Vedanta, and tantra through Chinmaya Mission and the teachings of Sri Premananda, Sally Kempton, and Paul Muller-Ortega. Chinnaiyan blends her expertise in cardiology with her knowledge of Ayurveda, yoga, Vedanta, tantra, and the Direct Path in her program for patients to discover bliss amid chronic illness. She is an integrative cardiologist at Beaumont Health System, and associate professor of medicine at Oakland University Beaumont School of Medicine in Rochester, MI.

I was really excited when today's guest, Kavitha Chinnaiyan reached out about sharing her new book with me, Shakti Rising. As many of you know I love studying archetypes and have a deep appreciation for stories and mythology about goddesses. As well, her big truth kicked off our chat with a bit of mystery, which I also always love. Her truth was: There is much more to life than what we see. From there we explored: -How we're all far more than our limited identities. -How yoga and spirituality stemmed from being men's practices and few spiritual paths are tailored for women, with those that are traditionally, being quite hidden. -We talked about her intentions for writing the book - to clarify conversations around the "Divine Feminine" and what The Goddess is. I loved this line she said, "There is nothing in existence that isn't her..." -We got into making your life your practice and navigating spiritual materialism and elitism along the way. -And she also shared some of the differences between her spiritual beliefs and her husbands and how they instill beliefs, practices and rituals with their kids despite any differences. I loved this chat and hope you do too! About Kavitha Chinnaiyan: Kavitha Chinnaiyan, MD, is an integrative cardiologist, meditation teacher and tantrika. She became drawn to the Direct Path through the teachings of Greg Goode and Sri Atmananda Krishna Menon, and has studied yoga, Sri Vidya Sadhana, Vedanta and Tantra through the teachings of Chinmaya Mission, Sri Premananda, Sally Kempton, and Paul Muller-Ortega. She blends her expertise in cardiology with her knowledge of Ayurveda, yoga, Vedanta, Tantra, and the Direct Path in her approach to healing, enabling patients to discover bliss amid chronic illness. She is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Rochester, MI. Find her workshops, upcoming talks, past interviews and online programs, including the Bliss Meditation Course on kavithamd.com.  

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

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