Podcasts about pure awareness

Send us Fan MailRegister your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/online-satsang "Peace" - Ashtavakra Samhita, Chapter 18 | In Quest of Truth - Babaji Q&A, No. 271Recorded on 12 April 2026 with US participants.0:00 Intro1:02 Chapter 18, Verse 11:46 Effulgence - to shine by it's own nature, not requiring any external force.3:55 Once you become aware of the Self, all ignorance of imaginations simply disappears like a dream.8:12 For a normal person, their attention is on the world and the imagination, not on the reality.10:41 Verse 211:04 "We have total peace only when we mentally renounce."15:22 Verse 3 15:41 "When the mind is quiet, only then is real peace enjoyed."18:50 So there's some blessing in the fact that there's a little misery in life?21:10 How would Babaji define peace?22:41 It's desires that tend to break the silence?23:03 Aren't those desires looking for happiness and peace?24:02 Verse 424:28 This universe is impermanent, therefore how can it give us a permanent happiness?29:30 The ability to accept what happens in life.30:08 What can we do to align our desires with the ultimate truth, with trying to acquire the ultimate truth.30:42 Verse 530:58 "The Self is nothing but all-pervasive space itself. Thus it is the absolute."33:56 But you're also saying even what's imagined is the ultimate truth too?35:29 Verse 635:43 When one is able to overcome all imaginations of the mind, unhappiness is dispelled once and for all. 37:35 Is it awareness that makes consciousness possible, or consciousness that makes awareness possible?38:31 'I am' consciousness and the awareness in pure consciousness.40:14 Verse 740:32 Is the world simply an imagination?44:51 So we can become the truth and have that Pure Awareness, but we can't know the truth because that would reduce Truth to just an idea in the mind.45:24 Since birth we have gone on absorbing impressions and beliefs until it is a firm reality.46:59 Verse 847:17 "Do sadhana and know the truth for yourself."49:22 Verse 950:18 "A Yogi realizes that 'I' is nothing but the ultimate truth of the Self"50:50 So it's the pure awareness, or consciousness of existence from where the "I" arises?52:33 In meditation, I have encountered two parts of watching; one is when we are trying to ignore thoughts and we just bring our attention to the centre (between our eyebrows), and second is, by just watching the thought, it dissolves itself. Is there a difference?54:22 Is ignoring a thought possible?54:45 When you first touched the feet of Shivabalayogi, your sense of 'I' disappeared. Can you remove the sense of 'I' from us if we touch your feet?56:33 How to harness and sustain intention, and is it related to concentration and devotion?57:54 Being quiet in life and the mind quietening when hearing Babaji talk.59:49 Being bothered by the amount of garbage waste in the world - is there a spiritual solution to it?1:01:27 How to be in awareness when doing something and not forget what I am doing?1:02:35 Research talks of importance of connection with other people, is it ok not to have relations with other people?1:04:27 Perspective on other lineages where meditation techniques are a lot more complicated, using chakras etc.Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/Register your free place for the live online meditation and Q&A with Babaji: https://www.shivarudrabalayogi.org/en/online-satsang Website: http://www.srby.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shivarudrabalayogiTwitter: https://twitter.com/SRBYmissionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivarudrabalayogi/

Awaken pure awareness and stillness within you in this 12 minute guided meditation. This practice is inspired by the element of Ether and the space that is around you and within you. Yoga Nidra TT Summer Cohort is open for enrollment ⁠get all the details here⁠ and save 20% off through May 31st with code NIDRA75 Find Your Meditation Match- ⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the quiz here⁠⁠⁠⁠ More Mindful in Minutes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the free 5-day Nervous system reset to overcome overwhelm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Books ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Meditation For The Modern Family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You Are Not Your Thoughts: An 8-Week Anxiety Guided Meditation Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ **⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download 4 sample days from You Are Not Your Thoughts Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠** Join MIM on Patreon here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Order Meditation For The Modern Family⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let's Connect Email Kelly your questions at info@yogaforyouonline.com Follow Kelly on instagram @yogaforyouonline Please rate, subscribe and review (it helps more than you know!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10th Nov 2021 (Satsangs from the Archives) These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA(Non-duality awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya !

In this episode, Breht sits down with Suzin Green, author of The Goddess Remedy, to explore the psychological, spiritual, and civilizational roots of modern disconnection. Moving beyond conventional political understandings of patriarchy, Green presents it as a deeper structure of domination that shapes not only institutions, but consciousness itself -- fueling alienation, compulsive striving, inner fragmentation, and a profound loss of connection to self, others and the living world. Together, they unpack Green's concepts of "dismemberment," the "inner patriarch," and the tension between "being" and "doing," while probing the experiential realities beneath the book's symbolic language. The conversation explores how ego, social conditioning, and modern systems of competition shape subjectivity; whether inner healing can meaningfully intersect with broader social transformation; and what it might mean to reclaim wholeness in an age defined by burnout, anxiety, and disconnection. Drawing connections between mysticism, psychology, and political life, this dialogue examines the possibility that genuine transformation may require not only structural change, but a radical reorientation of consciousness itself. For listeners interested in spirituality, liberation, psychology, and the crisis of modern life, this is a rich exploration of what it means to heal both self and society. Outro Song: Semolina Pudding by Spinitch ---------------------------------------------------- Check out a great new resource for revolutionary education, Unlearning Capitalism, HERE Support Rev Left and get access to bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/revleftradio Make a one-time donation to Rev Left at BuyMeACoffee.com/revleftradio Follow, Subscribe, & Learn more about Rev Left Radio https://revleftradio.com/      

4th Mar 2026In this Satsang, Sanjay discussed the importance of understanding one's true nature beyond name and form. He emphasized that identifying with the body-mind complex leads to suffering and karma, while awareness of our true self as pure consciousness brings freedom. He shared a moving story of a child who connected with a tree at a young age, experiencing profound spiritual insights without formal practice. The discussion included Jonas's observation that having a picture of Bhagavan on his wall deepened his spiritual practice, and Radhika's question about balancing caring for family members with her spiritual understanding. Sanjay advised Radhika to focus on her own spiritual path and practice acceptance, suggesting that her example might influence others more than direct teaching. The conversation ended with Sanjay emphasizing the purity of awareness and the importance of understanding that all experiences arise from thoughts.These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA(Non-duality awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya !

11th Oct 2021(Satsangs from the Archives) These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA(Non-duality awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya !

Ep. 205 (Part 2 of 2) | In the fourteenth dialogue in the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, Hameed Ali explores the nonconceptual nature of the dimension of pure awareness, guiding us into the realm that lies beyond conceptual dichotomies such as being/nonbeing, being/doing, duality/nonduality, good/bad, and meaningful/meaningless. Beyond knowing, this dimension exposes and challenges conceptual polarities, and when we arrive at this level of realization we are able to trust letting go of knowingness and wake up to pure awareness. People fear annihilation at the prospect of going beyond concepts, Hameed explains, and it does lead to a death: the death of mind, the death of the doer. But even here beyond knowing, Hameed continues, the nonconceptual always operates from compassion and love. How do we develop a continuity of nonconceptual awareness? Roger and John wonder. One way is when knowing is integrated into being, Hameed answers. Then everything just happens; the doing is funneled through the individual. And there is another way, through developing the “pearl beyond price,” the individual, Hameed adds, but this way is rare. As co-host Roger Walsh says, this is an especially nourishing, stimulating, and intriguing discussion, with Hameed doing a beautiful job of relating how our concepts form the basis of our existence and what it means to transcend them, let go of our mind, deconstruct our perception of ourselves as the “doer,” and wake up to pure awareness. Recorded August 14, 2025.“Conceptual dichotomies are important for the functioning of the human being, they are our building blocks… We need to recognize their usefulness—and also be able to be without them.”Topics & Time Stamps – Part 2The conceptual dichotomy between good and bad (00:28)The nonconceptual always operates from compassion (02:31)Most spiritual teachings focus on the dichotomy of being/nonbeing (04:40)Non-knowing is a deeper realization; if you become aware of it, you wake up to pure awareness (06:00)Goodness is inherent; Ram Dass understood loving awareness (07:43)The dichotomy of duality/nonduality (11:04)Conceptual dichotomies are important, they are our building blocks; we need to recognize their usefulness and also be able to be without them (13:07)The problem comes when we believe our concepts are fundamentally true and we become locked into our separate identities (18:27)The dichotomy of meaningful/meaningless (19:13)Purpose/purposelessness and the Buddhist idea that our purpose is enlightenment (23:05)Time/timelessness (25:32)Going beyond the concept of God: the universal heretic (26:33)The master of knowledge: you can use the knowledge but you are not bound by it or attached to it (28:01)The view of totality (32:22)Love & compassion are inherent to all spiritual teachings (33:43)Living in pure awareness: the 16th Karmapa (37:45)Hameed, Roger & John discuss Deep Transformation guests Frank Ostaseski of Zen Hospice and former CA governor Jerry Brown (40:16)Resources & References – Part 2A. H. Almaas (Hameed Ali), founder of The Ridhwan School

Ep. 204 (Part 1 of 2) | In the fourteenth dialogue in the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, Hameed Ali explores the nonconceptual nature of the dimension of pure awareness, guiding us into the realm that lies beyond conceptual dichotomies such as being/nonbeing, being/doing, duality/nonduality, good/bad, and meaningful/meaningless. Beyond knowing, this dimension exposes and challenges conceptual polarities, and when we arrive at this level of realization we are able to trust letting go of knowingness and wake up to pure awareness. People fear annihilation at the prospect of going beyond concepts, Hameed explains, and it does lead to a death: the death of mind, the death of the doer. But even here beyond knowing, Hameed continues, the nonconceptual always operates from compassion and love. How do we develop a continuity of nonconceptual awareness? Roger and John wonder. One way is when knowing is integrated into being, Hameed answers. Then everything just happens; the doing is funneled through the individual. And there is another way, through developing the “pearl beyond price,” the individual, Hameed adds, but this way is rare. As co-host Roger Walsh says, this is an especially nourishing, stimulating, and intriguing discussion, with Hameed doing a beautiful job of relating how our concepts form the basis of our existence and what it means to transcend them, let go of our mind, deconstruct our perception of ourselves as the “doer,” and wake up to pure awareness. Recorded August 14, 2025.“To be in the nonconceptual state, i.e. in sitting meditation, is half of it, but to actualize it is the other half.”Topics & Time Stamps – Part 1Introducing the 14th dialogue in the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, focusing on nonconceptual awareness & transcending conceptual dichotomies (00:51)Nondual reality, at the heart of The Inner Journey Home, is differentiated into five dimensions, each of which reveals something important about the deconstruction process that happens with spiritual practice (03:41)Nonconceptual means beyond the capacity of knowing (07:34)The experience of pure awareness transcends the dichotomy of existence/nonexistence (10:02)In Dzogchen, rigpa includes knowing—but pure awareness means no knowing, just perception (10:30)The dichotomy of being/doing is often a “sticking place” in our practice (16:10)How do we develop a continuity of nonconceptual awareness? (19:44)People fear annihilation at the prospect of going beyond concepts, and it does lead to the death of mind, the death of the doer (23:03) With this level of realization, we can trust letting go of our knowingness (27:10)What are ways for actualization to occur? (29:20)In true, deep sleep there is cessation, all awareness gone (34:38)When God manifests through the individual, the two dimensions of being and knowing can happen at the same (37:16)Many traditions think the individual is an illusion—it's not an illusion, it's an appearance (39:12)Most human beings get arrested at the ego stage of development, the separate stage (43:14)Resources & References – Part 1A. H. Almaas (Hameed Ali), founder of The Ridhwan...

Ep. 201 (Part 2 of 2) | In the thirteenth dialogue of the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, Hameed Ali delves into the subject of knowing, or basic knowledge, at the deepest level of awareness. Different from ordinary knowledge, basic knowledge is inherent and immediate, an important feature of reality. You can know Being by being Being, he says; know consciousness by being consciousness, know peace by being peace. Being and knowing are the same thing, he explains, two sides of a coin. Some of what Hameed shares here is unique to his Diamond Approach teaching, and not found in other spiritual teachings, such as what he imparts about the origin of mind and the distinction he makes between pure being and pure awareness.Hameed explains that we need our conceptual mind (to do our taxes, he laughs), but that reification—treating concepts as if they were real things—creates obstacles and alienates us from our true nature. The aim of all spiritual practice is to go beyond reification to immediate experience, he says. When Hameed describes the difference between pure presence and pure awareness, John wonders, how does Hameed remember the state of pure awareness when there's no knowing in that state? And what does it feel like to experience no ground of being? Hameed answers in his usual enlightening, gently humorous way, leaving listeners in a state of open-minded wonder. Vastly illuminating, this conversation goes directly to the heart of being and the heart of knowing at the very foundation of true nature. Recorded July 17, 2025.“Mind is not an obstacle. Not an enemy. The obstacle is the reified representation of mind. If we take the knowledge of that mind to be reality, that is the obstacle.”Topics & Time Stamps – Part 2How does Hameed remember the state of pure awareness when there's no knowing in that state? (00:32)Most spiritual teachings have pure awareness and pure presence as inseparable, but in this teaching they can be distinguished (03:26)The experience of pure awareness: transparency, translucence, freedom (04:02) The world is not an illusion; it is the face of God (06:13)The logos is what makes things manifest (09:48)Connecting the dimensions of pure being and pure awareness: mind is not an obstacle (11:46)Gurdjieff's “stupid saints” (13:14)Mind is not the enemy; it's the reification of knowing that is the obstacle (14:07)Pure awareness is more fundamental than pure being because there are no concepts; freedom is more palpable in pure awareness (17:14)Hameed's multiple kinds of freedom; freedom independent from the ground of being (22:10)What does it feel like to realize there is no ground? (25:02)Transcending conceptual dichotomies: in spiritual liberation dichotomies can be stumbling blocks, like being vs nonbeing (25:20)Will science start to accept the ground of being? (29:38)Is math, the Euclidean theorem, a property of reality? (32:42)Consciousness and quantum theory (34:27)Knowing is fundamental to the universe; it's inherent to our true nature (38:41)There's no reason to have to choose between knowing and being, they're two sides of the same thing (39:51)Resources & References – Part 2A. H. Almaas (Hameed Ali), founder of

In the thirteenth dialogue of the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, Hameed Ali delves into the subject of knowing, or basic knowledge, at the deepest level of awareness. Different from ordinary knowledge, basic knowledge is inherent and immediate, an important feature of reality. You can know Being by being Being, he says; know consciousness by being consciousness, know peace by being peace. Being and knowing are the same thing, he explains, two sides of a coin. Some of what Hameed shares here is unique to his Diamond Approach teaching, and not found in other spiritual teachings, such as what he imparts about the origin of mind and the distinction he makes between pure being and pure awareness.Hameed explains that we need our conceptual mind (to do our taxes, he laughs), but that reification—treating concepts as if they were real things—creates obstacles and alienates us from our true nature. The aim of all spiritual practice is to go beyond reification to immediate experience, he says. When Hameed describes the difference between pure presence and pure awareness, John wonders, how does Hameed remember the state of pure awareness when there's no knowing in that state? And what does it feel like to experience no ground of being? Hameed answers in his usual enlightening, gently humorous way, leaving listeners in a state of open-minded wonder. Vastly illuminating, this conversation goes directly to the heart of being and the heart of knowing at the very foundation of true nature. Recorded July 17, 2025.“Being is the origin of mind.”Topics & Time Stamps – Part 1Introducing the 13th dialogue in the A. H. Almaas Wisdom Series, focusing on the basic knowing at the foundation of our awareness & the reified way we see reality (00:46)The work is to recognize that reification is happening (02:55)We need to understand there are two kinds of knowing: ordinary knowing and basic knowing (04:12)There are degrees of how immediate our knowing is (07:55)Where does mind come from? (09:52)The recognition of Being and the knowing of Being are the same thing; this is a basic nondual understanding (11:45)The ground of mind is knowing: without knowing there is no mind (15:20)To know implies a concept: the concept of being (17:25)Reification is a developmental achievement (23:14)The story of Maharishi and the Senate committee (26:50)The aim of all spiritual practice is to go beyond reification to immediate experience (27:43)For the realized individual, basic knowing is primary (29:58)Knowing always means concept (31:56)We can get to an awareness that is free of knowing; what Hameed calls nonconceptual, pure awareness (35:41)Resources & References – Part 1A. H. Almaas (Hameed Ali), founder of The Ridhwan School, home of The Diamond ApproachA. H....

Who or What is Kali?According to Abhinava Gupta , Kālī is: क्षेपो ज्ञानं च संख्यां गतिनाद इति क्रमात्। कल्लनां कुर्वती काली कर्षिणीत्यभिधीयते। She who projects, She who knows, She who delimits, She who vibrates, She who is resonance and She who is process She who imagines, She who acts, She who devours (i.e reabsorbs)....this is verily Kālī In other words, Kālī is that resonant, dynamic One from Whom the world is projected outward, articulated and known and into Whom it is reabsorbed in a constant simultaneity of unfolding! But what does that mean? And what does Kālī have to do with Śakti and what is Śakti to Śiva? Is there such a thing as a Śākta (worshipper of Devī) distinct from Śaivism? In trying to approach some of these questions, we discuss one of my favorite topics: yoginīs, mātrikās & cremation ground deities! As our śrāvana festivities and practices intensify with the passing weeks, there is a rising fervor and I am feeling rather inspired to explore the cremation ground roots of our Śaiva heritage, to make a few historical points about Ati Margins and about Kāpālikās and about what they discovered, understanding it all within the wider philosophical context of Somānanda's presentation of Śiva as primordial dynamic Consciousness, inseparable from Śakti, the pentadof powers! (cit, ānanda, icchā, jñāna, kriyā etc.) This union of Śiva + Powers (i.e puissance or latency or agency or dyanmism) is what we call Kālī and this is what I hope to explore with you a little bit today in class!According to Shiti Kanttha in Mahānāya Prakāśa: एवं आधौ एव शक्तिः स्पन्दनशीला बहिर्विषयोन्मुखी व्यापिनीभावेन सृष्ट्युपदेशभाजनम्...। एकैव चिन्नीलाधवाभासरूपा अस्थिरहठगवती कुलैव पश्चात्प्रतिसंहतस्वभावा अग्राग्रागमिप्रसरत्सहजरूपा लक्ष्यते, सोऽयं निरुपाधौ चित्स्फायादुपाधिकृतो भेदः। Verily is She is the Primordial Pulsation, inclined towards externality, the all-pervasive receptacle of emission and wisdom. She alone is the Pure Awareness in which shines experiences like the colour blue etc. Dyanmic and forcefully flowing into externality, She is verily "Kula" (the embodied universe) and yet afterwards, she withdraws it back into her nature. Her spotaneous nature is found at the very edge of arising experience. Duality arises in Her when there are limiting adjuncts but in truth She shines non-differently!Shiva = Kali, as in Shiti Kanttha:शिवस्वभावैव शक्तिः न वस्त्वन्तरम्,इत्येकम् एव शिवव्यपदेश्यं शक्तिव्यपदेश्यं च वस्तुतत्त्वं नापूर्वं किञ्चित्। The essential nature of Shiva is Shakti; they are is no seperate reality! That which is called "Shiva" and that which is called "Shakti" is the same thing! And this essential reality is wholly ordinary and not something bizzare! Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

In this conversation w/  @TheSchoolOfMystics  we dive deep into the hidden realms beyond thought, beyond form — where consciousness ends and the spirit begins.We explore what happens when you stop identifying with images, colors, and mental forms… and start entering the immaterial dimension of soul awareness. From lotus-based meditations that activate the etheric body, to real-time spiritual phenomena like gold dust, levitating objects, and laser beam manipulation — this isn't theory, it's a living practice.Connect with NicoWebsite: theschoolofmystics.com/course/energy-healingPaypal: paypal.me/nicoministryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSchoolOfMysticsFind me here:Apple Podcast/Spotify (Audio): https://anchor.fm/ezekiel-funchesMeditation Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiVs_dLp5JfFnwSnu2Dsv8QIG: https://instagram.com/ezekiel011?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Outro Music CreditsLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...Darren Curtis- Camelot Monastery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4Vgb8UC07IBusiness inquiries/Collabs:Expandedmindsbusiness@gmail.comFeel free to Donate:https://buymeacoffee.com/expandedmindshttps://www.paypal.me/EzekielFunches

“Be curious about the right stuff. Who are you really? Ask yourself, what's the truth that never changes its truthfulness?” Today I'm joined by a real modern-day yogi and meditator live from the Himalayas. Mr. Richard Taylor became Dikpal when he met Swami Shyam in 1973. He's been meditating ever since, and in this delightful and illuminating conversation, Dikpal shares his wisdom from living and studying with a Self-realized teacher for 50 years and coming to understand the purpose of this human life.We touch on a lot here, but here are just a few of the highlights: ➖ Journey from having it all and still being miserable to having an experience of “regaining the innocence and seeing the truth behind the appearances” ➖ “The experience of perfection, it's like when you hear it, you know it in the deepest depths of your being as the truth”. ➖ Dikpal answers my question: What is that power that covers the sense of perfection in a human being? ➖ “The essence of sadhana, spiritual practice, to be this, that, no, it's to know that you are pure being, untouchable by any event.” ➖ Yogastah: to be established in Yog ➖ Method of inquiry, meditation and mantra to open the direct experience ➖ “When you're meditating, you let go of holding onto individual perception. The life, the awareness, is eternal, it is out of time.” You can't really find Dikpal on the internet, but let us know what you think of this talk and how your meditation practice is going. I really enjoyed this conversation, both when we had it live in Dikpal's living room and then again when I listened to it, when I really needed it, back here in Sweden. It was refreshing to hear again about the inevitable covering power of the human being and how to always know how to return to that Pure Being in the practice of meditation - and of course, Satsang. Thanks for being here with me for another season of a Curious Yogi Podcast. In appreciation and oneness, Bobbi Thanks for listening!

7th April 2025In this Satsang, Sanjay shared a vision of Neem Karoli Baba and discussed the importance of feminine energy, humility, and surrendering ego to understand the essence of life. He emphasized the practice of witnessing, self-inquiry, and constant contemplation of truth as means to gain insight and journey towards enlightenment. Sanjay also explored awareness as the true nature of all beings, encouraging the audience to dive deeper into this awareness and find bliss in their eternal nature.These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA(Non-duality awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya !

In this episode, Loch introduces the map and practices of non-dual presence. A lot of us have heard about non-duality before. But how many of us have a truly embodied experience of this profound and transformative dimension of our own consciousness? Nondual Presence MapIn Loch's model of The Five Levels of Mind, he refers to non-dual presence as the Fourth Level of Mind — Unity Mind. Throughout the episode, Loch leads you through an experiential inquiry into the nature of both bliss and emptiness and how non-dual presence represents the life-changing union of these two. We all like peak experiences of bliss. But what if the natural experience of our body on a fundamental level was a subtle pervasive Bliss. In this episode, you'll get answers to fundamental questions like: What does non-dual presence feel like? How can you begin to embody this for yourself? How is it different from Subtle Energy, Pure Awareness, and the Mindful Witness? And most importantly, how can you access non-dual presence in your own life to foster a new baseline of unconditional love and Self Leadership.Glimpse & Nondual MeditationThe episode features Loch offering a guided practice and nondual meditation called “Awake-Awareness Energy Embodied.” These mindful glimpses serve as invaluable tools for experiencing ways to access the awake consciousness that is already here within all of us.You can now explore all of Loch Kelly's practices and teachings on the new Mindful Glimpses app, found at https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpses. This innovative meditation and wellness app offers daily micro-meditations, step-by-step programs, and simple-yet-advanced tools for awakening.Loch Kelly Bio Loch is the creator of the Mindful Glimpses app, and an award-winning author, psychotherapist, and non-dual meditation teacher. He is also known for his unique practical methods that support awakening as the next natural stage of human development. Backed by modern neuroscience and psychology, Loch introduces Effortless Mindfulness, which combines an ancient form of nondual meditation and IFS psychology that allows immediate access to our embodied awake nature which arises as our calm, clear, and compassionate healing capacity. Connect with Loch: Mobile App: https://lochkelly.org/mindful-glimpsesWebsite: https://lochkelly.org/Donate: https://lochkelly.org/donatePodcast: https://lochkelly.org/podcast

Consciousness is the fundamental essence of your being, distinct from the physical and psychological objects it is conscious of. But your conscious awareness gets so distracted by external objects, thoughts, and emotions, that it becomes identified with them. This identification forms the ego, the false sense of “I.” The spiritual path involves letting go of distractions and false identifications in order to remain in the true “seat of self,” a state of pure awareness and joy. The ultimate realization is reconnecting with the source of consciousness, leading to unity with the divine and a life of peace and ecstasy. For more information, go to michaelsingerpodcast.com. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2025 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.

Consciousness is the fundamental essence of your being, distinct from the physical and psychological objects it is conscious of. But your conscious awareness gets so distracted by external objects, thoughts, and emotions, that it becomes identified with them. This identification forms the ego, the false sense of “I.” The spiritual path involves letting go of distractions and false identifications in order to remain in the true “seat of self,” a state of pure awareness and joy. The ultimate realization is reconnecting with the source of consciousness, leading to unity with the divine and a life of peace and ecstasy. For more information, go to michaelsingerpodcast.com. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2025 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.

Life is a prism, refracting our experiences through beliefs, energy, and perspective. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ravi Iyer, a Harvard-trained physician-scientist, TEDx speaker, and thought leader in People First Leadership. With a 42-year career spanning medicine, science, and leadership, Dr. Iyer shares insights that are as transformative as they are profound. Together, we explore resilience, grounding beliefs, and the power of reframing life's challenges to uncover new opportunities for growth.Tune in as Dr. Iyer takes us on a journey to shift perspectives, redefine success, and embrace practices that lead to lasting transformation.Key Points:Dr. Iyer's inspiring story of a pivotal childhood wrestling match that shaped his views on resilience and self-defined success.The importance of grounding beliefs and how they influence perception, behavior, and opportunities in life.Why resilience isn't acquired but revealed, and how reframing challenges can help us tap into this innate strength.An experiential exercise that demonstrates the concept of pure awareness and its transformative impact.Practical steps to integrate daily practices, such as breathwork and meditation, to shift from empowerment to lasting transformation.Dr. Iyer's wisdom will challenge your beliefs and open your mind to new possibilities. If you're ready to move beyond limiting perspectives, redefine your grounding narrative, and create a life aligned with your highest potential, this episode is for you.To connect with Dr. Ravi Iyer go to:www.driyer.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/driyermd/ https:www.youtube.com/@driyermd

In this episode, we share a gift bag of movies and books that have inspired us over the years and talk about how they can be powerful tools for inspiration and spiritual growth when approached with an open, receptive mindset. Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Movies: Brother Sun, Sister Moon - directed by Franco Zeffirelli Resurrection (with Ellen Burstyn) - directed by Daniel Petrie Peaceful Warrior - directed by Victor Salva Harold and Maude - directed by Hal Ashby The Razor's Edge (Bill Murray version) - directed and co-written by John Byrum Waking Life - written and directed by Richard Linklater Books: The Zen Teachings of Huang Po - by John Blofeld (Translator) True Meditation: Discover the Freedom of Pure Awareness - by Adyashanti A Search in Secret India - by Paul Brunton The Razor's Edge - by W. Somerset Maugham Being Aware of Being Aware - by Rupert Spira The Zen of Oz: Ten Spiritual Lessons from Over the Rainbow - by Joey Green In addition, don't forget these books: Awareness Adventures - by Brian Tom O'Connor The Enlightenment Project - by Jonathan Robinson NEWS: Awareness Explorers has made the following top listener charts on Goodpods:  #3 in the Top 100 awakening All time chart  #5 in the Top 100 joy All time chart  #5 in the Top 100 awareness All time chart  #6 in the Top 100 consciousness All time chart  #38 in the Top 100 meditation All time chart To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit:  https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z Or on our Awareness Explorers website:  https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations To Support Awareness Explorers, please consider clicking the "Donate" button on any AwarenessExplorers.com page, or becoming a Patreon supporter:  https://www.patreon.com/awarenessexplorers NOTE: If you are a Patreon supporter and have not been receiving our bonus material, please check to make sure that the email address you have on Patreon is an active one. CORRECTION: The Bill Murray version of The Razor's Edge does indeed take place during the early twentieth century, just as in the novel. To learn more about Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor, please visit https://findinghappiness.com/ and https://www.playawarenessgames.com/ You can listen to all of our episodes on this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAXyaArC4OyY0y84CZ8uSb_n Enjoy, Jonathan and Brian  

26th Oct 2024 In this Satsang, Sanjay discussed the concept of the universal self and the importance of surrendering individual selves to it, emphasizing the need to move from personal involvement to an impersonal, uninvolved state. He also explored the idea of pure awareness, its relation to the mind and body, and the concept of the "small eye" that enslaves the mind. Lastly, he highlighted the impermanence of the physical body, the futility of seeking happiness through it, and the potential of identifying with awareness to solve all problems eternally. These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA(Non-duality awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya !

Consciousness is the foundation of all meaning, because without awareness, nothing has significance. People mistakenly identify with their ego, which is simply a collection of thoughts and self-concepts they are aware of. This false identification leads to tremendous suffering. True spiritual enlightenment comes from recognizing that the self is not the ego but the pure awareness behind it. For more information, go to michaelsingerpodcast.com. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2024 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.    

Consciousness is the foundation of all meaning, because without awareness, nothing has significance. People mistakenly identify with their ego, which is simply a collection of thoughts and self-concepts they are aware of. This false identification leads to tremendous suffering. True spiritual enlightenment comes from recognizing that the self is not the ego but the pure awareness behind it. For more information, go to michaelsingerpodcast.com. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2024 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.    

Consciousness is the foundation of all meaning, because without awareness, nothing has significance. People mistakenly identify with their ego, which is simply a collection of thoughts and self-concepts they are aware of. This false identification leads to tremendous suffering. True spiritual enlightenment comes from recognizing that the self is not the ego but the pure awareness behind it. For more information, go to michaelsingerpodcast.com. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2024 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.    

Pure Awareness (የጠራ ግንዛቤ)

Sink into the Liberation Through 5 Layers of Awareness Meditation with author and Subtle Energy Meditation teacher Kevin Schoeninger. All of us long to be free from the stress and struggles of being a self in this world. What if the secret is in freeing your mind from layers of self-identification and discovering what lies beyond this world of different forms? In Subtle Energy Meditation, we view consciousness like an onion, with layers of awareness. Each layer represents a frequency band of Reality, a layer of awareness you can tune into. We begin with coarse outer layers and peel these away one by one to realize more subtle inner layers—until the Clear Light of Pure Awareness shines forth. In this meditation, we take this journey of liberation together through five layers of awareness. For more about Kevin and Raising Our Vibration go to: http://raisingourvibration.net Raising Our Vibration Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2311653182426829/ To find his latest book called Raising Our Vibration (written with Stephen Skelton) go to: https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Our-Vibration-Subtle-Meditation/dp/0578680785/?fbclid=IwAR3gBPexP3P9pslu7Tb-zgbuva2_fkr_iGHIdw-KqQY5QI2cMKFJzLIWC34 A Meditation a Day is sponsored by Enlightened World Network. Our intention is to come together to surround the planet, humanity, and ourselves with divine healing love. We know when two or more are gathered, that we then amplify the intention and energy for ourselves and for the collective. Teri Angel's website: www.angelspeakers.com Deb Goldberg's website: https://debbiengoldberg.com Check out our website featuring over 150 spirit-inspired lightworkers specializing in meditation, energy work and angel channeling www.enlightenedworld.online Please consider donating to support the work of the EWN https://www.paypal.me/EnlightenedWorld. Would you like to see your show listed here? Email us at welcome@enlightenedworld.online Enjoy inspirational and educational shows at http://www.youtube.com/c/EnlightenedWorldNetwork To sign up for a newsletter to stay up on EWN programs and events, sign up here: http://bit.ly/ewnNewsletter Link to EWN's disclaimer: https://enlightenedworld.online/disclaimer/ #subtleenergy #awarenessmeditation #lightworkers

Cultivating Pure Awareness (Rev.Deokho) September 1, 2024 #WonBuddhism #Dharmatalk #Ilwonsang

15th Feb 2021 These are teachings and pointers from ongoing NDA(Non-duality awareness)/Advaitic Satsangs held at Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Om Namo Bhagavate Sri Arunachala Ramanaya !

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 29th June 2024, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan's teachings. This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.  

This rich satsang invites us into the ‘Commitment to Self-Discovery' guidance—a profound sitting exercise from Moojibaba to ‘Just Be'. By putting our attention on Beingness, we are led from the forest of delusion to the sky of Pure Awareness. "Any sensation can come. The sky, limitless, infinite, unending, welcomes all visitors. Moon, sun, clouds, rainbows. It doesn't complain, it manifests them. Yet nothing sticks. Everything is a tourist floating by, like all things born of time. This is why the sages say, 'You are the sky of Pure Awareness.' Monte Sahaja, Portugal 15 November 2023

Someone asked me over the weekend what my main mantra is, and what their mantra should be.  This is my answer. ❤️ Note: the most powerful mantra is the one you chant and keep chanting.  The one that helps you keep recognizing the unbroken mantra of Silent-Love that's always, already here. Feel It, feel It, feel It, or hear It, hear It, hear It... hold on to the path you're on because it is your destiny and is leading you to your destiny. You've made it (!!!!), and you'll make it. I Love you, Nik nikki@curlynikki.com ******God is afoot! I'm writing, and working on something BIG (and very useful) for your practice! I'll share #ListenerFavorite episodes until I return with new ones in Spring! Look out for announcements soon! Support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings __________________________________________ Today's Quotes:    "The first rule to amass inner and outer wealth is: before all else, have awareness of Eufeeling (GoOD feeling)."  -Dr. Frank Kinslow, The Kinslow System "When nothing anyway belongs to you, what is it that you want to give up? Just relax and have faith. That's surrender." -Sri Sri Ravi Shankar "Try to remain in the inner stillness of the soul. That is where your real home is." - Sri Daya Mata "Thank God today for removing you from the situations that you weren't strong enough to remove yourself from... Focus on Jesus, not the storm.  Focus on Jesus, not the anxiety.  Focus on Jesus, not the pain.  Focus on the Jesus, not the struggle.  Focus on Jesus, not the enemy.  Focus on Jesus, not the world." -by KJ via @Living_Christian "Everyone here is Absolute Reality, Pure Awareness. This is your real nature. Right now, not some time in the future. Not when you get enlightened. But right this minute. This is what you are. Why will you not accept it?  When you think about yourself, do you think you're a puny human that has to struggle for existence and fight for survival? As long as you believe this, that's the way it's going to be for you. But as soon as you accept the truth about yourself, that you are a delight, Divine Sat-Chit-Ananda, you will be free. You simply have to accept this. There are no rituals you have to go through. There are no prayers you have to chant. You simply have to awaken to your true nature, Pure Awareness, Nirvana, Bliss, Consciousness. This is what you are right at this moment." -Robert Adams ("Silence of the Heart") "The next chapter of my life is called... I  told y'all ___! Respectfully." -@Bigluvnhollywood via IG 

In this captivating episode of the "Stuck In My Mind Podcast," listeners are treated to a thought-provoking conversation between host, Wize El Jefe, and the esteemed guest, Swami Nityananda. Titled "Awaken Your Full Potential: Insights from Swami Nityananda," the episode delves into a myriad of profound topics, offering valuable insights and practical wisdom for personal and spiritual growth. In the episode, one of the central themes is the idea of authenticity and the innate potential within each individual. Swami Nityananda emphasizes the importance of tapping into one's unique expressiveness and encourages listeners to connect with their inner authenticity, ultimately empowering them to share their gifts with the world. This message resonates deeply with Wize El Jefe, who shares his personal journey of transitioning from having no media experience to finding fulfillment and purpose through podcasting. The conversation also delves into Swami Nityananda's book, "Awake, the Yoga of Pure Awareness," which offers practical entry points into yoga philosophy and provides valuable tools for transforming negative patterns, shifting attention, and connecting with inner wisdom. Through the teachings of Swami Nityananda, the concept of nondual awareness is explored, highlighting the significance of tapping into inner intuition and insight to guide personal and professional endeavors, all while making adaptive adjustments as needed. The episode also touches on the power of the human mind and the illusion of feeling stuck, as well as the importance of using the mind as an instrument without letting it control us. Swami Nityananda beautifully articulates the role of kindness in the healing process, emphasizing its ability to give courage, hope, and the capacity to connect with one's true self, while fostering compassion and reducing judgment and fear. The conversation takes an engaging turn as the hosts and Swami Nityananda discuss the significance of making ancient yoga traditions accessible to contemporary audiences. The practice of meditation is highlighted as a transformative tool, with an emphasis on the amplifying effect of peace and joy when meditating in community. The natural world also becomes a focal point of the discussion, with insights into the transformative beauty of nature and the profound lessons it offers. The changing colors of the leaves in the Poconos, Pennsylvania, serve as a backdrop to discuss the patience and grace exhibited by trees in their transformation, offering a poignant lesson in letting go and embracing new growth. Additionally, both hosts share their personal reflections on the transformative power of podcasting and the impact it has had on their growth and connection with their respective communities. Swami Nityananda's moving anecdote about a 15-year-old girl's resilience and forgiveness in the face of unthinkable tragedy serves as a powerful reminder of the capacity for spiritual courage and maturity, leaving a lasting impact on the listeners. As the episode draws to a close, both hosts express gratitude for the uplifting conversations and the meaningful connections that have enriched their lives through podcasting. Swami Nityananda concludes with an invitation to connect with one's highest best self through the practice of meditation, harnessing the freedom, peace, and joy it brings to daily life. The episode showcases a captivating blend of spiritual insights, personal reflections, and practical wisdom, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking to tap into their full potential and navigate their personal and spiritual growth journey. With its enriching content and thought-provoking discussions, it leaves a lasting impression, resonating deeply with the audience and offering valuable takeaways for living a more authentic and fulfilling life.

In this episode I welcome back  Swami Netyananda , spiritual leader and teacher at Awake Yoga Meditation (known as Dr. Juniper Ellis at Loyola University, Maryland).We dive deep into her book "Awake, the Yoga of Pure Awareness" that delivers a message of hope, resilience, and practical tools for finding inner clarity and peace in challenging times.Get it here: https://amzn.to/41cKtRLHighlightsIt is important to identify and build on one's strengths, as much as it is being willing to growOne way to tap into this is by starting the day by connecting with inner hope, courage, and strength (before you get out of bed) Snap your fingers to reset and reconnect throughout the dayQuestions are a practical way to focus you back to the now - when struggling with fear, ask: "How would I feel if fear were not present?"Be the change by cultivating an open heart and maintaining a sense of joy and curiosity throughout the dayPrioritize self-care and kindness and master a complicated worldConnect with SwamiWebsite: Awakeyogameditation.orgInstagram: @swami_nityananda_giriInstagram: @awakeyogameditationYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/awakeyogameditationTikTok: @swami_nityananda_giriFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/awakeyogameditationcenter/ Support the showSupport this free content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1547113/supporters/new Get The Happy Doc Student Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578333732Other resources at: http://Expandyourhappy.com Treat me to a green tea: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/expandyourhappyWant to make my day? Rate, review, subscribe & share with someone you love.

      I love doing this podcast and learn so much from all my guests. However, I don't think I've experienced as much joy as in speaking with this week's guest, Swami Nityananda.     Swami Nityananda is the spiritual leader of Awake Yoga in Baltimore. She is also a teacher and author of the book Awake: The Yoga of Pure Awareness. Her bliss and profound happiness literally leaped off the screen as she spoke. Awake Yoga deals with the spiritual side of life, and in our discussion she explained how this practice works and how it generates positivity from within, including:·      how Awake Yoga differs from Hatha Yoga·      how to rid yourself of the blocks to awareness·      the best way to meditate·      why it's important to live in the present and how Awake Yoga helps promote this·      the practice that helps us radiate love and joy, no matter what else is going on in our lives·      the force that connects us to our true selves and how to tap into it·      does Awake Yoga promote longevity?    Everyone wants to achieve joy in our lives. Can Awake Yoga do this for you? Check it out on this rewarding episode of Dream Power Radio.    Swami Nityananda is the spiritual teacher of the Awake Yoga Meditation community. She was consecrated by Swami Shankarananda as a Swami in 2014. Her teachings help listeners and readers connect with the reality of love, wisdom, liberation, joy, harmony, and kindness. People who meditate with her find Swami Nityananda practices a selfless way of living in the world that asks, "How may I be of service?" and models through open-hearted, generous, and effervescent guidance, a path for us all to recognize our own inherent divine qualities, and to see the same in everyone.      As Juniper Ellis, she is Professor of English at Loyola University, where she teaches American Literature and World Literature Written in English. She earned her PhD at Vanderbilt University. She has held Fulbright grants in New Zealand and Germany, and other national awards including an Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship and an NEH grant. Her book Tattooing the World: Pacific Designs in Print and Skin was published by Columbia University Press. Her scholarly articles have appeared in respected journals in many English-speaking countries.Website: https://awakeyogameditation.org/  Want more ways to find joy in your life? Check out my website thedreamcoach.net for information about my courses, blogs, books and ways to create a life you love.

YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS MIND BLOWING PRACTICE! Bhumi Up Bhumi Down-Paths to Enlightenment. Kevin and Stephen discuss an extended Central Channel practice that elevates your internal energy and facilitates calibration with higher frequencies and a felt experience of Pure Awareness, the deeper Essence of who you are. Kevin shares EEG graphs of how this practice appears on the Flowtime Biosensing Headband and how it relates to Flowstate and biofeedback.For more information on meditation, awareness, and subtle energy practices like this, including the ROV Meditation app, Raising Our Vibration book, online courses, and our practice community, visit: https://raisingourvibration.netSupport the showLike our show? Become a supporter through the link above. Thank you!

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Bad Meinberg, Germany Event - December 2, 2016 Evening. An epic conversation that reveals what we're here for, how to help people suffering the effects of war, what can change the planet, and why it's up to us. Dialogues with John de Ruiter bring you into your heart, and into the depths of your being, where the meaning of life opens up in awareness.    More information about John de Ruiter - Knowing Reality at www.johnderuiter.com

In this meditation on pure awareness, Bentinho guides us to see how we can shift our attention from being lost in worldly distractions to a state of pure awareness. He explains that there are two primary ways to use our attention: one is to be absorbed in whatever perceptions, sensations, or thoughts arise, which often leads to mental descriptions and conceptualizations; the other is to be aware of the fact that we are aware, recognizing the essence of being.Bentinho explains that by pausing for a few seconds and interrupting the absorption of the mind in external objects, we can bring our attention back to its essence. Through repeated practice of self-recognition, you can begin to see the world as a projection of the imagination and dissolve the belief in an external reality separate from awareness. Ultimately, a sense of non-duality and unity is realized, where all things are recognized as the one being.Meeting God and the truth halfway requires momentarily stopping the dreaming and being fully awake to the extended hand of the Creator, who is always there for those who have forgotten their own divine nature._________Follow Bentinho on Social Media:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTok_________Subscribe to the Bentinho Massaro newsletter: bit.ly/3rhVNhs

In a Zoom meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 14th October 2023, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan's teachings. He started with: Question #1: In deep sleep only awareness remains. You said awareness knows awareness only. My question is why I don't know myself in deep sleep? Kindly Reply. Question #2: What is pure awareness? If it is aware of anything, it is impure. So, if awareness is aware even of itself, being aware, that is already impure, since awareness has an object (itself). So, pure awareness is awareness of... what? And, anyway, as soon as you notice it, it would not be pure awareness any longer, since now there is a duality: awareness (apparently of nothing) and the awareness of awareness. My point then is, what good is pure awareness, since it is aware of nothing, and cannot even know itself without disturbing its pure awareness? If you are it, you cannot know it, and if you know it, you no longer are it. I do not see a way out of this. Has anyone ever recognized pure awareness? If so, they are separate from it. But, it also cannot be aware of itself, or for that matter anything at all. And this is supposed to be the highest knowledge no less? Knowledge of what, exactly? Question #3: Philosophy, Sartre in particular, would deny that there is anything such as intransitive awareness. Awareness must be of something, or what is it awareness of? As soon as you are aware of even just being aware, now awareness is the object, and you are observing awareness. I do not think we are aware of our sleep. I think we infer it. We can recall our dreams, and we might say we did not dream all night, so there must have been a period of sleep, but that does not mean we were aware of our awareness. Also, the fact that we are not aware of the world while asleep is particularly unconvincing when it is argued that therefore the objective world arises when our ego arises. That is far too solipsistic for my tastes. We blink and the sun disappears, for us. No one believes the sun disappears; similarly, we sleep and the world does not disappear. Where is the evidence one can see pure awareness, or failing that, that awareness of nothing exists. And so what if we can have pure awareness of nothing at all; what does that prove, exactly? This episode can also be watched as a video here and a more compressed audio copy in Opus format (which can be listened to in the VLC media player and some other apps) can be downloaded from here.  

In this episode, Ashish and Anil delve into a mind-altering chat with Professor Srikumar Rao, Head of The Rao Institute. Prof. Srikumar Rao is a speaker, former business school professor and head of the Rao Institute based out of New York. He's an executive coach to senior business executives who he helps find deeper meaning and engagement in their work. Graduates of his workshops and leaders he has helped around the globe have transformed their lives so that they can experience abundant joy, no matter what comes their way. He's a Ted speaker, author, and creator of the pioneering course, Creativity and Personal Mastery (CPM). In life, there will always be challenges that will come our way. And most people overcome those battles to be happy. But it's time we flip the script. After all, happiness can be the means to pursue any end, instead of something we pursue. One of the best ways to do this, is to live in pure awareness. Throughout this episode, Professor Rao, Ashish, and Anil, delve into the concept of 'pure awareness' - a steady, unchanging self beneath the roles we play. We at Happiness Squad echo this concept of the constant self we have that can navigate life's journey with intrinsic happiness as the compass, not the destination.Join us in this mind-altering chat with Professor Rao, as we peel back the layers of 'pure awareness'. Resources: The Rao Institute Website: http://theraoinstitute.com/Rewire Program: Make Happiness Your Competitive EdgeBooks: Books by Professor Srikumar S. Rao:Modern Wisdom, Ancient Roots The Personal Mastery Program: Discovering Passion and Purpose in Your Life and WorkHappiness at Work: Be Resilient, Motivated, and Successful - No Matter WhatOther books mentioned in the episode:The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality by Dalai LamaWhat is Life? By Erwin SchrodingerA Search in Secret India by Paul Burton

In this Episode, spiritual teacher Swami Nityananda discusses the importance of kindness. "If pain comes, don't suppress it, don't deny it", she talks about pain and how it is not your enemy. Pain is just energy. Energy is neutral and can be transformed.  We are here to learn about our own light. Fear melts away, if you are steady in kindness. BIO:Swami Nityananda has dedicated her life and career to helping humans live in joy and freedom.  She has spoken to audiences in ten countries and been a featured speaker on NPR and Radio Ireland among other platforms and podcasts.  Her work has been supported by Fulbright grants, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and has received other national and international awards.  She is the spiritual teacher and spiritual leader at Awake Yoga Meditation. Her meditations help audiences feel calm and exuberant, and live their fullest lives, strengthening self-awareness, relationships, abundance, and well-being on every level.  Her talks are filled with wisdom, good humor, and authenticity.  She teaches nondual awareness and the yogic tradition in ways accessible to contemporary audiences who love real-life stories and examples of humans living beyond limits. She is the author of Awake: The Yoga of Pure Awareness.Awake Yoga Meditation | Meditation Baltimore(50) Awake Yoga Meditation- Swami Nityananda - YouTubeSwami Nityananda (@swami_nityananda_giri) | Instagram#Meditation #SpiritualGrowth #Yoga #Buddhism #Mindfulness #Spirituality #Purity #Awareness #love #Faith #Now #Present #Pain #Fear #Wisdom #Joy #Calm #Ease #Spiritual #SpiritualTeacher #Abundance #Podcast #PodcastShow #ALittleLessFearPodcast #PodcastingThis is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!Author | A Little Less FearWriters Work | Write Your Way to the Life You WantA Little LESS FEAR Podcast (@alittlelessfearpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosLino Marinez (@alittlelessfear) TikTok | Watch Lino Marinez's Newest TikTok Videos

Swami Nityananda is a Spiritual Teacher, Author, Professor, Speaker ==================== Please consider donating so I may continue to create free content https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://bio.link/podcaster ==================== Bio of Swami Nityananda: Swami Nityananda has dedicated her life and career to helping humans live in joy and freedom. She has spoken to audiences in ten countries and been a featured speaker on NPR and Radio Ireland among other platforms and podcasts. Her work has been supported by Fulbright grants, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and has received other national and international awards. She was consecrated as a Swami by Swami Shankarananda in 2014. She is the spiritual teacher and spiritual leader at Awake Yoga Meditation, a meditation community located physically in Baltimore that reaches listeners in many geographical areas. Her meditations help audiences feel calm and exuberant, and live their fullest lives, strengthening self-awareness, relationships, abundance, and well-being on every level. She teaches nondual awareness and the yogic tradition in ways accessible to contemporary audiences. A reader described her book, _Awake: The Yoga of Pure Awareness_ (2022) as "This is one of those rare books that is absolutely life-changing if you follow the principles within it." As Juniper Ellis, she is Professor of English at Loyola University Maryland. She earned her PhD at Vanderbilt University. She has published a book, Tattooing the World, with Columbia University Press. Her teachings focus on liberation and hope. ==================== Please consider donating so I may continue to create free content https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/ Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts https://bio.link/podcaster ==================== What we Discussed: - What does Swami mean - How to connect to your inner self (3min) - Meditation for Children (6 mins) - Being on Radio Ireland - Her Books ( 9mins) - The reasons to use all the religions (11mins) - Thich Naht Hanh says 'Meditating in Community is a Miracle' (13mins) - How they Meditate (16 mins) - Should you have a certain posture while meditating (18mins) - Kriya Yoga (19mins) - The present moment is the only moment (23mins) - Offering Courses for Donations Only (26 mins) - Her Podcast (28mins) - Her Book 'Tattooing the World' (30mins) - Serving as a Professor (33mins) - Fathers having more connection in this generation (35mins) and more How to Contact Swami Nityananda: AwakeYogaMeditation.org https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeYogaMeditation/featured https://www.instagram.com/swami_nityananda_giri/ https://www.tiktok.com/@swami_nityananda_giri?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc =============== Speaking Podcast Social Media / Coaching My Other Podcasts + Donations https://bio.link/podcaster Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/speakingpodcast/ Store https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/store/ Donations  https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/

Swami Nityananda has dedicated her life and career to helping humans live in joy and freedom.  She has spoken to audiences in ten countries and been a featured speaker on NPR and Radio Ireland among other platforms and podcasts.  Her work has been supported by Fulbright grants, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and has received other national and international awards.  She was consecrated as a Swami by Swami Shankarananda in 2014. She is the spiritual teacher and spiritual leader at Awake Yoga Meditation, a meditation community located physically in Baltimore that reaches listeners across the country.  Her meditations help audiences feel calm and exuberant, and live their fullest lives, strengthening self-awareness, relationships, abundance, and well-being on every level.  Her talks are filled with wisdom, good humor, and authenticity.  She teaches nondual awareness and the yogic tradition in ways accessible to contemporary audiences who love real-life stories and examples of humans living beyond limits.  Her book, Awake: The Yoga of Pure Awareness (2022) has been described as “one of those rare books that is absolutely life-changing if you follow the principles within it.”  website:  Awakeyogameditation.org Instagram: @awakeyogameditation @swami_nityananda_giri    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mind-creator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mind-creator/support

In our society, nobody ever really teaches you about your inner world. Everyone is always so focused on the outer world, business goals, awards, money, and material success that we often overlook the importance of understanding our inner selves. In this episode, Hallie and I explore how to begin to cultivate awareness, and gradually move towards pure awareness. And, yes, we talk about what pure awareness is too! We also cover why it's important to be more aware of your emotions than to control them, the three levels of awareness and consciousness, and how surrendering may lead to less motivation - for a time. Remember, pure awareness is an infinite game, so start small and stay in the present moment. See full show notes.

Have you had one of those moments where you just feel connected? Do you wish you can conjure up that feeling whenever you want? Today, our guest Swami Nitayanda helps us connect to that moment at any time! In this episode you will learn: -The powerful benefits yoga and meditation offer. -About the sweetness and freshness meditating in the early morning -How to become aware of and celebrate your moments of connectedness and how to continually connect to that awareness at any time. About our Guest Swami Nityananda has dedicated her life and career to helping humans live in joy and freedom. She has spoken to audiences in ten countries and been a featured speaker on NPR and Radio Ireland among other platforms and podcasts. Her work has been supported by Fulbright grants, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and has received other national and international awards. She was consecrated as a Swami by Swami Shankarananda in 2014. She is the spiritual teacher and spiritual leader at Awake Yoga Meditation, a meditation community located physically in Baltimore that reaches listeners in many geographical areas. Her meditations help audiences feel calm and exuberant, and live their fullest lives, strengthening self-awareness, relationships, abundance, and well-being on every level. She teaches nondual awareness and the yogic tradition in ways accessible to contemporary audiences. A reader described her book, _Awake: The Yoga of Pure Awareness_ (2022) as "This is one of those rare books that is absolutely life-changing if you follow the principles within it." As Juniper Ellis, she is Professor of English at Loyola University Maryland. She earned her PhD at Vanderbilt University. She has published a book, Tattooing the World, with Columbia University Press. Her teachings focus on liberation and hope. Resources ◼️ Happy Brain Mental Wellness Tips and Resources. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KphlemPoBptbx4WZQSSIkQJ8DAyo9SyG2PszN-b1Ugk/ Connect with Our Guest ◼️ Website: Awakeyogameditation.org ◼️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swami_nityananda_giri_t=8aHjDn63vl0&_r=1 ◼️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swami_nityananda_giri/ Connect with us! ---- ◼️Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/seanstevebloch ◼️Show Instagram:http://www.instagram.com/happybrainfm ----

Someone asked me over the weekend what my main mantra is, and what their mantra should be.  This is my answer. ❤️Note: the most powerful mantra is the one you chant and keep chanting.  The one that helps you keep recognizing the unbroken mantra of Silent-Love that's always, already here. Feel It, feel It, feel It, or hear It, hear It, hear It... hold on to the path you're on because it is your destiny and is leading you to your destiny. You've made it (!!!!), and you'll make it. I Love you, Niknikki@curlynikki.com

This is a selection of key pointers from Nisargadatta taken from the texts "I am That" and "The Nisargadatta Gita" - intended as a guided meditation. Original text of "I am That" edited and compiled by Maurice Frydman. The Nisargadatta Gita edited by Pradeep Apte.

This is a guided meditation to help you recognize your own inherent Awareness and learn how to abide by that. Pure Awareness is our true nature. Only by intuitively realizing and understanding the depth and profundity of this impersonal Reality, and resting in it, can we begin the journey to transcend suffering and samsara.