Podcast appearances and mentions of reggie ray

Ep. 165 (Part 2 of 2) | Tami Simon, founder of the highly regarded multimedia publishing company Sounds True, covers a lot of inspiring ground in this heartening, lively, candid conversation. She tells the extraordinary story of how she came to devote herself to disseminating spiritual wisdom; about finding the edges and growing into them on her own path of awakening; the spiritual teachers she has encountered whose teachings have affected her the most; the wholeness of spiritual vision and psychological health; and discovering that, like all of us, spiritual leaders can be both luminous and in need of healing at the same time. Tami is an ardent torchbearer for the conscious business movement, explaining that business can be the way we give our gifts—that the endeavors of an inspired entrepreneur can be expressions of love and provide an incredible way of connecting with other people.What is so striking throughout is the depth of Tami's clarity about what matters in life and her unwavering commitment to acting with integrity. Tami has a remarkable ability to translate her spiritual insights and principles into action—as co-host Roger Walsh points out, she is a beautiful example of a karma yogic life, where being of service is the fuel, the inspiration, and the content of her life, as she continuously works towards furthering both her own spiritual awakening and the awakening of all. Tami offers a lovely, poetic rendering of the effects of living a true and meaningful life: “The litmus test is always somebody's wake, the ripples of their life, how they've impacted others . . . the beauty, love, and justice that live in the wake of a person.” A genuinely engaging, illuminating, memorable conversation. Recorded October 17, 2024.“What I feel I owe people is the truth.”(For Apple Podcast users, click here to view the complete show notes on the episode page.)Topics & Time Stamps – Part 2What are some of the people and ideas that really stand out to Tami? (01:14)Every podcast guest has given a gift (02:01)Learning somatic practices from Reggie Ray (03:30)Meeting Adyashanti, the ‘goodest' human Tami ever met (04:31)A. H. Almaas' Diamond Approach: the possibilities for expanding knowledge in the spiritual universe (06:10)Coming into the notion of original voice with Clarissa Pinkola Estes; Caroline Myss' illumination of shadow work (06:45)Discovering that spiritual teachers can be luminous and also have parts that are harmful and need healing (09:52)How spiritual vision & psychological health seamlessly come together in the Diamond Approach (13:38)Psychotherapist Bruce Tift's idea that we alternate between spiritual vision and the developmental work of psychology (16:00)The litmus test is what lives in the wake of a person (17:13)Tami's practice: asking what is needed now, moment by moment (19:26)Paying attention to what is being said to us by others and our environment (23:58)The Integral movement: we benefit from having it in our consciousness (25:43)The Internal Family Systems (IFS) movement: the notion of being self-led in any given moment: compassionate, courageous, curious, calm (27:14)Conscious business: the movement for business to be a crucible for personal growth...

Erica (The Surreality Podcast) and I are back to talk about one of the funniest movies of all time, the parody movie classic "Not Another Teen Movie". So grab your glases and ponytail, and don't forget the paint covered overalls !!!! I don't care what it takes, Reggie Ray stays in the game god dammit !for early releases, teen mom recaps, and more go to patreonpatreon.com/shorejustinefollow erica @surrealitypodfollow me @shorestorepod@jjustineelizabeth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Jeffery Glenn to the Friends in Beauty guest chair.  Jeffery Glenn is a renaissance man, a natural born creative and artist whose work expands across multiple facets of the entertainment and beauty industries. He is a man that is diligent, executes with passion, and performs with integrity at focus. Being from Miami, Fl., he also brings a unique flavor into the room.      In 2008, he was accepted into the Department of Theatre Arts with a concentration in musical theatre at the illustrious Howard University. While receiving his training, he met Reggie Ray who served as his professor and mentor. He'd trained in stage makeup with Reggie Ray. The training entailed that of character makeup, enhancement, and what defines beauty. It was then when he realized a love for creating and storytelling through the art of make-up.      Once he received a Bachelors of Fine Arts, he jumped into the field working on campaigns with model agencies in the D.C. area. Finding his power in editorial beauty, Jeffery began to leave his mark making an impact with photographers, stylists, models, etc. He soon after started landing spreads in magazines (Elléments, Elegant, PUMP, Selin, Solstice Magazine, Essence) both nationally and internationally. This led him to gain clientele from D.C., New York, and his hometown Miami, Fl.      After working on the east coast for 3 years, Jeffery relocated to the Los Angeles area venturing into tv and film. His credits include Rihanna's ANTI World Tour, Regina Hall (Scary Movie, Girls Trip), Rah Digga of Flipmode Squad, Tiffany Haddish, KJ Smith (Tyler Perry's “Sistas”), Charlemagne Tha God, Desus Nice, Kash Doll, Aisha Hinds (9-1-1, True Blood), Chris Spencer, Tammy Townsend (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation), Camille Winbush (The Bernie Mac Show), Elle Varner, Paloma Ford, Miss Nikki Baby (Love & HipHop Hollywood), Olympic gold medalist English Gardner, Wanda Durant, Birgundi Baker (The Chi), Lauren E. Banks (City on a Hill), and many more.  Enjoy this episode!! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com TRAVEL SURVEY - TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS IN BEAUTY https://bit.ly/FIBTravelSurvey ENROLLMENT OPEN - TRAILBLAZERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP https://bit.ly/FIBTrailblazersClub ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/advertise LEARN HOW TO RECORD + EDIT A PODCAST IN 7 DAYS OR LESS:  https://bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Additional Resources: MUST HAVE BEAUTY, PODCASTING, CONTENT CREATION TOOLS, AND BOOKS https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson LEARN A NEW SKILL Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q SAVE 10% ON MENTED COSMETICS (I'M SHADE D10) Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase  Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: https://www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Jeffery (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/ivebeenfancy Jeffery (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/jlens_makeup Friends in Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - https://bit.ly/FIBTube Akua Robinson (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/akuarobinson Akua Robinson (Website) - https://www.akuarobinson.com NOTE: I am a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved.

Susan Harper is a heart-soul-counselor, creative instigator, and inspired teacher of perceptual and movement inquiry. Susan joined Emilie Conrad, founder, in 1975 to study, and eventually became a partner in developing the organization and work of Continuum.Susan has the ability through personal demonstration of sounds, breaths and movement to transmit a primal and spiritual fluidity that inspires participation resulting in embodied innovative discoveries. Her students call her a moving storyteller, a dream weaver, one who opens portals into the vast space of creativity, which is available in all human beings.  Emilie and Susan developed teacher training programs, and co-founded Continuum Teacher Organization in 2000. She continues to mentor many of the authorized Continuum teachers. In the early 90's Susan brought Continuum for the first time to Japan, Finland, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland. In 1992, as a part of the 18th Street Arts Complex, Susan designed and built Continuum Studio, providing a creative gathering place for community.Susan teaches a wide range of skills, and inquiry in the fields of movement, emotions, dreams, perception, meditation and relationship. In addition to Emilie Conrad, Susan Harper has taught Hubert Godard, Pilar Martin, Kevin Frank, Caryn McHose; Perceptual/Movement, Chris Price; Gestalt Awareness Practice, Wendy Palmer; Intuitive Body, Gary David; Epistemics, Reggie Ray; Meditating With the Body, Peter Levine; Somatic Experiencing, Steven Harper; Wilderness Awareness, and currently teaches with Lama Drimed - Dzogchen, and Michael Molin Skelton.https://continuummontage.com/about-su...https://www.continuumteachers.com/tea...https://www.watermarkarts.org/susan-h...

We kick off Black History Month with our interview with Reggie Ray from the infamous Alabama Brawl with the Shaderoom. Check out the latest Black Lawyers news, our free Black Lawyers Directory, Black Law and Medical student scholarship and Merchandise all year around at TheBlackLawyers.com.

Linda Calvey, also known as the Black Widow, is one of Britain's most notorious female gangsters. Known for committing armed robberies and accused of the murder of her partner.Linda shares her story of police conspiracy, gangland murder and talks Myra Hindley, Reggie Ray & Charles Bronson.This is The Eventful Life of Miss Linda Calvey.YouTube: Dodge WoodallInstagram: @Dodge.WoodallWebsite: DodgeWoodall.comTikTok: @DodgeWoodallLinkedIn: Dodge Woodall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey, Y'all  We're back with episode 69 joined by a special guest, Keisha Felix, better known as @KeishaCharmaine on social media. She is a prominent loc influencer who has created some amazing products. We also discuss the hottest topics of the week and end the show praising Davon and Tavon Woods for raising awareness for children in foster care in our Do It For The Culture segment. Shout out to the Howard football team for playing FAMU in the Celebration Bowl!   How do you feel about Reggie Ray's punishment for participating in the Alabama Boat Brawl?   What are your thoughts on the crimes Barbara Furlow-Smiles committed?   Were you shocked to hear about Draymond Green's indefinite suspension?   Shout out to Davon and Tavon Woods!  Follow and support @keishacharmaine!  Join the conversation below!   Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share! Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. Link in our bio!

This week I want to share a story about my mom… and the joy of lifting a burden that was not mine. Recently, I attended a daylong council held by one of my teachers on the Big Island. It also happened to be my mom's birthday (she died in 2017), so while I was there with an intention of gaining clarity of what the last 50 years of my life have been about (and what the next chapter would be), it was also a day of remembering her. My teacher had us all pick a card from a deck of dharma tarot cards she had created, and I chose my card, admired the artwork, read the quote, and began to cry. The weight of the recent past, as well as the heaviness of my immigrant mother's wishes and dreams of me, became apparent. It was a quote from Reggie Ray, a Tibetan Buddhist Vajrayana practitioner: Dharma is not about credentials. It's not about how many practices you've done, or how peaceful you can make your mind. It's not about being in a community where you feel safe or enjoying the cachet of being a “Buddhist.” It's not even about accumulating teachings, empowerments, or “spiritual accomplishments.” It's about how naked you're willing to be with your own life, and how much you're willing to let go of your masks and your armor and live as a completely exposed, undefended, and open human person. This teaching came after my recent conversation with teachers I've had about the burden I was feeling to do all these “teacher trainings” so I could receive “approval” to share the dharma in a deeper way. The prospect of taking 3 months out of my life to do a 3-month retreat and pay for it and additional trainings seemed… daunting. I felt angry that it seemed set up for the privileged…and it is. Finally, one of my BIPOC teachers said, “Ana, why do you feel the need to do that? You can keep doing what you're already doing. Living the dharma and sharing it with others.” She told me I'd done enough, I was doing enough still. And I didn't need that “colonizer thinking” that I had to get even more approval and pay more money to be enough (I'm already certified in teaching meditation and mindfulness etc).. Then I pull this card. And the quote touched beyond my insecurity around sharing the dharma. It reminded me of all my credentials that took time, money, and energy, as well as leaving my family for big chunks of time: 4 graduate degrees, 6 coaching certifications, 5 specialist certifications…it goes on. And while some of this was from a love of learning, it was also me not feeling like I was…enough. I was afraid that if I didn't have that degree or certification, that people would prefer someone else. But the reality is I didn't need ALL the things I've paid to do to be as good at what I do. The degrees from fancy schools may be why some people first check me out, but they decide to work with me because of how I show up with them (at least this is what they tell me;). Yet, I usually don't remember that I'm not my degrees. This makes sense. The capitalist society most of us live in based on instilling a fear that we're not enough as we are. That it's who we're associated with that will keep us safe and employed and secure. That we can earn more and pay more and everything will be okay. What I didn't know was that I had spent many years thinking I was just playing the game, but not getting sucked in. I mean, I grew up poor. I knew better than to buy into that BS, right? I had been happy to live out of my car and just make 14k a year. After reading that dharma tarot quote, I realized I had succumbed to the fears I had growing up. I had lots of fear about being poor again. Because it did suck to wait in line for government food. It was embarrassing to pay with stamps and shitty when we had to euthanize my pets because we couldn't afford their treatments. Or to not be able to afford rent in a safe neighborhood or even own a house so that we weren't always at risk of being asked to move out. I made it a goal to make big money not for my happiness… but for safety. So I express my fear to the group out loud, and - most of them white - they tell me there's so much evidence that money doesn't make you happy, and why would I believe that. Not helpful. Rashani sees that I am in a mind loop and comes at me with a rattle, and the sound and vibration dissolves the walls around me. I surrender and collapse, inside and outside. She asks me what's present, and I say that I feel a bunch of white people are telling me that how I feel isn't valid.” Then I sob, and say, “I don't feel safe in this society.” “I don't either,” she tells me. I curl up in a snotty, sobbing, ball on the floor. And slowly, just from grieving this, I start to feel lighter. Rashani takes my hands as I slowly sit up. And I realize that I did exactly what my mom didn't want me to do. To work as much as she did. To not have financial freedom by going into so much educational debt. I forgot that all my parents ever wanted for me was to be happy. I cry out, “I'm so sorry!” to my mother.” I feel her presence. “I misunderstood. I see now what you wanted for me. I'm so sorry…” And I feel my mother's forgiveness for all the ways my busy-ness and stress came out in harmful ways towards her. It was cathartic. My teacher says, “You've been sucked into that capitalist story. But this is the last day.” “You're decolonizing your mind.” YES. She asked me if I still felt fear, and I searched my mind and body and heart and was surprised to find that I didn't. I didn't have the ongoing story that I was unsafe. That the world was unsafe. I could see the multiple paths of confusion I've been having - about where to live, how to raise Maia, how to free myself from debt - become clear. I know from my own experience that you are safe too. Even if you don't believe me and you feel unsafe right now, know that I've been there. The realities of living in a capitalist consumerist modern industrialized world exist. And we can choose how deeply we participate in it. We can choose how deeply that impacts how we show up in the world, how authentically we live our lives, how we choose to use our valuable time. I will flash my degrees when I need to to open some doors -  but I will see them for what they are - and what they are not. They are NOT who I am, and they are not what validate my worthiness. And I have my eye on the prize: true freedom. And that starts from within. What is one small choice we can make today to help feel more safe in a society that instills fear in so many ways? This is a call to decolonize your mind from the bullshit story that we aren't enough as we are. That we aren't worthy of safety, love, and protection just for being alive. Because we are. We all are. Yes, YOU. This is revolutionary. This is rebellious. This knowing is the biggest step towards freedom that we can take. You will learn:// What insight helped me take steps to further decolonizing my mind// Why the capitalist consumerist society we live in encourages the idea that we are not innately enough// How I secretly fed into my fears and forgot my parents' ultimate dream for me… and the moment I broke free// How to change your mindset from one of “unsafe” to one of safety, worthiness, and FREEDOM Resources:// You can continue to donate to the Hawai'i Community Foundation that spreads out the funds to different organizations: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/ // If you want to dive into this level of healing with a small group of self-identified womyn, having plant medicine retreats in Alaska and Hawaii, adventures in nature and learning more about your mind and your deeper Soul Purpose, visit AdventureMastermind.com to get on the waitlist to be the first to hear about the next dates and locations. (P.S. 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On Tonight's episode of Im Tellllin Ya dying wish, Yung Nudy Rico, Em vs Melly Mel , AL Brawl, Yo girl/wife lays down new rules after he was caught cheating ,BM don't want BD to press charges , MO3 tied to Spence, Reggie Ray out of jail, Creator of IPhone wants to destroy it, baby head severed , Housing market crash?, Do you was your legs? and more tune in! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/imtellllinya/message

Trump and 18 others charged in Georgia election inquiry; Chair-wielding man, Reggie Ray, posts bail as GoFundMe surpasses $250k; Suspect in Maryland trampoline park shooting killed ex-wife's boyfriend; Hot water tank blamed for deadly house explosion; What's Next in Hunter Biden Investigation; Woman Assaults 11-Year-Old Black Boy For Using Pool; Tiffany Haddish Producing Homeless Dating Series: “Everyone Deserves To Be Loved”; Florida mom helped son plan deadly shooting; Tracy Morgan admits to using Ozempic for weight loss.

Timecodes: 0:00 Start 00:15 We have less time than we think 05:25 KFC's first play date at his new house 12:02 KFC's outdoor movie theatre 15:01 Johnny Boy's Birthday 17:51 The Cross 21:37 life expectancy 23:47 Feits could have a high school aged kid by now 28:19 Calling Mr. Feitelberg 39:37 People are saying the N word a lot less 41:21 Obama fantasizes about men 47:31 Feits embarrassed himself infront of Shane Gillis 50:36 Crazy Plane Lady Finally Speaks Out 51:22 https://www.tiffanygomas.com/ 56:11 Girl who found THIS under her bed 01:11:32 Hot Dog Guy 01:12:38 Door Dash guy 01:16:41 Reggie Ray 01:21:13 Video Voicemails 01:42:35 Cipha Sounds Interview ++++++++++++++++++++++++ Gametime: Download the Gametime app or go to https://gametime.co, enter your email, and redeem code KFC for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Pirate Water: Go to https://drinkpiratewater.com to find Pirate Water in a location near you or order on gopuff ++++++++++++++++++++++++You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/kfcr

Reggie Ray turned himself in.  He was part of the Rumble @ The Dock and now he got a $250K raised on his behalf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Montgomery Brawl is still a hot topic and this week Reggie Ray has been arrested. Reggie is the man that used a white folding chair to ward off the people attacking Dameion Pickett. We will also discussing more about Lizzo, Below Deck Down Under and Big Brother get rid of their Lukes. Help Maui here: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong KEMPIRE MERCH: http://hausofkempire.com NEW WEBSITE: http://thekempire.com KEMPIRE SHORTS: http://youtube.com/@kempireshorts Watch the video version here: http://youtube.com/kempireradio | Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! E-mail Your Questions: kempireradionetwork@gmail.com Affiliate Link: WaterPik: https://amzn.to/3Lyadj4 Get Quip: getquip.com/rf?referral_code=wj47h2q8 [PAID SPONSOR] Get a special message for a birthday, anniversary or special occasion. Request me on CAMEO: v.cameo.com/6yVuuzJxqgb Join Our Mailing List: mailchi.mp/bc73f659c01a/thekempireclub ***Be sure to Rate & Review Kempire Radio on your favorite podcast platform.*** Subscribe to the Kempire Daily YouTube channel for a daily dose of THE KEMPIRE: youtube.com/kempiredaily ADs: Purchase your Kempire Radio Merchandise here: http://hausofkempire.com Support our network to keep this quality entertainment going. Become a patron: www.patreon.com/kempireradio Follow our host on his social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheKempire Twitter: twitter.com/thekempire IG: instagram.com/thekempire TikTok: tiktok.com/@thekempire Follow Kempire Radio: Facebook: www.facebook.com/KempireRadioNetwork Twitter: twitter.com/kempireradio IG: instagram.com/kempireradio TikTok: tiktok.com/@kempireradio

#montgomerybrawl #nypost #arrested Spotify Link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realblackforum/episodes/Montgomery-Brawl---The-5th-Person-Just-been-Arrested--Jobs-And-Jail-Is-The-Devils-Retaliation-e282mg6 Article: https://nypost.com/2023/08/12/alabama-riverfront-fight-chair-wielding-man-reggie-ray-turns-himself-in-over-to-police/ Join us as we have a conversation about the 5th person have just been arrested for the Montgomery Brawl. According to the NY Post: The man spotted wielding a folding chair as a weapon during the wild WWE-style attack on the black co-captain of a riverboat trying to dock in Alabama turned himself in to police Friday. Reggie Ray, 42, was charged with disorderly conduct and locked up in municipal jail, according to Montgomery police. He became the fifth person charged in the violent melee, though police previously stated more arrests could be handed down in the next few days. Mary Todd, 21; Richard Roberts, 48, Allen Todd, 23, and Zachary Shipman, 25, were arrested earlier this week and all charged with assault. Authorities had been on the hunt for Ray since identifying him as the man who used the chair to whack at least two white boaters after they launched an unprovoked attack on black riverboat co-captain Damien Pickett on the Montgomery Riverfront. The group was retaliating after catching Pickett trying to move their pontoon boat, which they had illegally parked in a designated docking spot for the city-owned Harriott II riverboat, which was trying to offload its 200 passengers, police said. Nuff said, tap into the conversation, like, share, and comment! #RBCF Hashtags: #MontgomeryAlabama #NoOneDied #Riverboat #MontgomeryBrawl #detroitrapnews #Montgomery #battleofmontgomery #battlefield #Montgomerybrawl #africa #detroit #united #battleofthecentury #battle #trendalert #trending #trendingvideos #viralvideos #riverboat #Alabama #southernliving #northernlights --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realblackforum/message

Guided Somatic Meditation Practice: 12 Fold Lower Belly Breathing with Dr. Reggie Ray   To listen to our full conversation visit here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-liberation-with-olivia-clementine/id1393858607   Links   Reggie Ray: https://www.dharmaocean.org/dr-regina... Podcast/Olivia: https://oliviaclementine.com/podcasts   Enjoy these episodes? Please leave a review here. Scroll down to Review & Ratings. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-liberation/id1393858607

Neil McKinlay's sources of support and inspiration in this work have been many. The writings of Shunryu Suzuki and Chogyam Trungpa. The City Retreat teachings of Pema Chodron. A long apprenticeship with Reggie Ray. The manipulative dynamics of this last relationship have also been impactful, impressing on me the need for humility, integrity, and respect in sharing these practices, and motivating this video update.As a teacher, Neil has had the privilege of leading both short- and long-term events online and in-person. He has been able to explore the teachings and practices of embodied meditation with small groups near his home in the Pacific Northwest and larger groups around the globe. In doing so, he is certain he's learned much more than he's taught.He has also been a parent and partner, author and competitive swim coach. Each of these roles has, in their own way, shown him that meditation specifically and spirituality more generally, is not something to be left on the cushion or stored in the shrine room. This work lives and breathes and thrives when it is brought into the world, allowed to touch and be touched by the stuff of everyday life.Website: https://neilmckinlay.com/

In this week's episode of The Relationship School Podcast, we speak with my former spiritual teacher Dr. Reginald "Reggie" Ray. I was also his TA in an undergraduate course on Tibetan Buddhism. This guy completely changed my life.  Reggie is the @DharmaOceanFoundation's co-founder and spiritual director, a university professor (retired) at Naropa University, and a highly respected meditation/dharma teacher.  Our conversation covers a lot of ground, including how being spiritually minded is not necessarily synonymous with being relationally developed or particularly skillful, and the importance of treating every human with respect, despite any issue or conflict.  Listen to the full episode to hear more about Reggie and his powerful journey.   Useful Links: https://www.dharmaocean.org/ https://relationshipschool.com/dpir/ https://relationshipschool.com/repair/ https://relationshipschool.com/getcoachingnow/ https://www.gettingtozerobook.com

Why prostrate yourself, when Buddhism doesn't include belief in God or a higher power? With insights from Eihei Dogen, Judy Lief, and Reggie Ray, Zuisei looks at the power of the sacred and of bowing, as well as the importance of prostration in the cultivation of devotion—an attitude of respect and reverence so needed in this world today.

Christopher Sunyata facilitates tuning into and trusting your somatic awareness, reclaiming passion and life energy, and creating intimate relationships that deepen in love and chemistry over the years. Christopher's specialty is teaching practices focused on listening to the wisdom of the body, learning how to masterfully navigate intimate relationships, bypassing unconscious and unwanted behaviors to make room for explosive, limitless physical and spiritual connection. He reveals how the practice of conscious intimacy and sex can be a profound sacred practice that awakens, revives, and deepens relationships, empowering individual purpose and integrity. He draws upon decades of practice and study under masters of tantric yoga and Buddhist meditation including David Deida, Sofia Diaz, Reggie Ray, and Will Johnson. Prior to coaching, he was an international project manager responsible for over a billion dollars in revenue, a medical device engineer with seven patents, and a ceramic artist. He lives in Boulder, Colorado, and on the island of Molokai with his wife Karlene. You can find Christopher on his website at: https://sunyata.info During our our conversation we cover lots of ground including: What women are really seeking from a man Intro for men to begin the work towards meeting women at deeper levels Polarity and attraction in relationship, why attraction dies and how to rekindle it Understanding feminine and masculine energy regardless of biological gender Are you a macho man or a nice guy? Find out + Learn how to integrate both of these energies Taking sex beyond what you believe is possible The effects of ejaculation, how often to do it, and how to circulate the energy rather than ejaculate every time The difference between ejaculation and orgasm Using ejaculation to consciously reprogram your mind and habits How women can work with their male partner to develop their depth, controlling ejaculation and regulate their nervous system + lots more We hope you find the conversation valuable and ask that you please share it with anyone you believe might resonate with it! As always, free to reach out to us directly to share any of your thoughts, comments or questions after listening. Now go on, go listen and get on your way to Becoming Unlimited! Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.If you found this training valuable, be sure to subscribe for weekly trainings and conversations on topics related to personal transformation and empowerment, conscious leadership, neuroscience, spirituality, and peak performance.Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanperezlife/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jonathanperezlifeWebsite: https://www.jonathanperez.me

In this episode of Waking Up Bipolar, Chris Cole shares a small talk on gratitude. He speaks from the heart to pray and inspire the sacred ritual of giving thanks.Giving thanks. Expressing Gratitude. These are the most ancient, pure forms of spirituality. When I was a kid, whenever we would play a pickup game, my best friend Brandon would call me the “black hole,” because I would forget to pass the rock in favor of brick after brick. So let me offer my most sincere appreciation for my Teachers, who are many, and yet there are all-stars. Let’s do it chronologically…First and foremost, I want to thank my parents, who taught me that Love was something unconditional and immeasurable. Infinite in fact. They taught me the math equation: Love equals Infinity. They taught me spiritual laws, which transcended particularities of denomination. One time I asked my father, do you love God or your Family more? He said something like, “Family is a Gift from God.”Second, I want to thank my friends. I grew up in public schools, where lunch tables were all the rage. Who you sat with, and why you sat with them, was a whole universe of complexity. My Black peers let me sit at their table, when I felt like such an outcast. They taught me about how to do the tootsie roll and what the best R&B stations were. I was introduced to Boys II Men, and I began learning what it meant to grow up. When I transitioned to private school, I experienced a lot of bullying. It made me sad, but it made me strong. I have complicated feelings about this time. I learned theology and philosophy. I learned languages. I’ll always appreciate learning. And I vow to always be learning.Third, I want to thank my confirmation process. I became Catholic and took on the Patron Saint Christopher, which happens to also be my namesake. Bearer of Christ. There’s the story of Christopher, who carried the young Jesus across the river. He was a giant. He felt that he was carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. He became the saint of travel and safe passage. When I feel lost, I still call on Christopher. I will always call on him.Fourth, I want to thank mental health recovery communities. I was a profound addict. Sometimes, I still am quite addicted to my own juice. Addiction is a mighty thing that conquers many people. I had to learn what it meant to let go of resentment as a practice in addition to a prayer. I had to learn forgiveness as a discipline more than an aspiration. I was humbled to continuously return to the earth. I remain humbled by the earth.Fifth, I need to thank Dharma Teachers. Dharma essentially means “Truth.” What I learned in Dharma circles is that God and Dharma are not in conflict. I learned that very little is truly in conflict. I learned to deepen my appreciation for non-violence. I learned to deepen my appreciation for individual and collective liberation. Many of my misunderstandings of Christ were resolved in the scientific inquiry of mind. I could see how Judaism and Christianity were not in conflict. I could see how every faith tradition had Love woven throughout. Specifically, though there are many teachers with whom I’ve crossed paths, I want to thank the following Buddhist teachers by name: Kyodoshi, Lama Rod Owens, Acharya Dale Asrael, Reggie Ray and Caroline Pfohl, Frank Berliner, and Bill Scheffel. I have loved every lineage I have come into contact with, but these teacher specifically have saved my life and led me out of confusion.Sixth, and this is where time bends a little. I need to thank my children, who are my greatest teachers. My first son was born on Leap Day 2012. I was caught up in the Mayan Calendar, and I honestly thought that while the world wasn’t ending, my world was. Becoming a father utterly and completely changed my life. I began to envision a world where they could thrive, not in competition, but in unity. I began to recall my own childhood and how things could be different for them. I imagined one big lunch room, where everyone had a seat at the table. I imagined clean water. I imagined gentle breezes. I imagined a joyous earth. I imagined campfires. I imagined intergalactic alliances. I continue to imagine.Seventh, I need to thank the profession of chiropractic. I nearly became a chiropractor. I was chopping up cadavers and labeling nerves. I was learning biochemistry and how to operate a microscope. Life University taught me about Innate Intelligence — that the power that made the body heals the body. That interference—be it emotional, physical, or chemical—is the root of all pathology. I could see how my own physical trauma, emotional pain, and chemical injections led me down a path of illness. I continue to live with this illness today.Eighth, I have to take the time to appreciate my previous marriage and the struggle through divorce. Due to my upbringing, I had a really hard time accepting divorce. I took my vows so seriously, that I would have died over them. That’s how seriously I take vows. To the death. But it wasn’t working, and so we had to find a way to take new vows. I had to create my own vows to save my life. That’s how vows work sometimes. New vows for new life.Ninth, I have to thank Democracy. I was born into an ever-growing approach toward a more-perfect union. But my appreciation for this movement has been wavy over time. I would think, maybe there’s a better way. Then I would think, there’s definitely not a better way. Then I would come to acceptance of things that I could and could not change: That Democracy is a principle, and She is only as effective as her Practice.Tenth and lastly for now, I have to thank my consort Grace, my Melody of Golden Light. She pushes me to be a stronger man. She pushes me to be a more complete human. She makes me bend when I want to straighten. She makes me yield when I want to go. She presses start when I’m holding pause. She is the wind beneath my wings. She holds anti-oppression like a soft blanket, and she forces my hardened mind to flow like a mighty river stream. When I am with her, I know God. When we are together, nothing is impossible.Well my Loves, that’s the end of my little tribute. Honorable mentions go out to my undying Love for all Artists throughout Space and Time. Art is the language of the soul. The muses speak to me, and I obey. I pray for artists to be free. I pray for them to be wild. I pray for them to be steady. I pray for them to teach our children and to know unqualified liberation.All of my teachers are my family. That’s how Love works.JOIN THE DISCUSSION at https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakingupbipolarChris Cole hosts the Waking Up Bipolar podcast, focused on the intersection of bipolar disorder and spiritual awakening. He is the author of The Body of Chris: A Memoir of Obsession, Addiction, and Madness, inspired by his own journey of spiritual unfolding and mental health challenges. Chris Cole offers life coaching for any number of mental health conditions, specializing in bipolar disorder and spiritual emergence. Chris’s experience with addiction, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, psychosis, and spiritual emergency allows him to relate to a wide range of clients. He utilizes a holistic approach to mental health which views wellness in physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual domains. Learn more about Chris and his work at colecoaching.com. Or for Colorado, visit mindthecenter.org.The Waking Up Bipolar podcast in now available on the following platforms:Apple Podcasts | apple.wakingupbipolar.comGoogle Play | google.wakingupbipolar.comStitcher | stitcher.wakingupbipolar.comTuneIn | tunein.wakingupbipolar.comwakingupbipolar.com

Description In this interview, Sarah Richardson sits down with Dr. Ellen Katz, who has a unique lens as both a practising Social worker and a practising Buddhist, and a professor who marries these two experiences in and for her students. She discusses how she teaches her students about experiential and embodied learning, and meditation practices, in an undergraduate course on mindfulness and mental health interventions, and in graduate courses on mindfulness for social work students who may apply this one day in the field. For Ellen though, it is important that mindfulness is not a tool, but instead a practice that all must experience to understand. Quotes  "I tell them that mindfulness is something like present moment awareness that welcomes all experience without preconception or judgment. It accepts what is with curiosity and compassion." Ellen Katz  "Mindfulness isn't a technique—it's a process and you are the tool." Ellen Katz  "Social work is still focused on identity: duality and division. Buddhism can take social work further, looking at what we share as human beings." Ellen Katz   "I find they are so engaged and again so hungry for this knowledge, theory, and practice." Ellen Katz  Links and References   Dr. Ellen Katz, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto  https://socialwork.utoronto.ca/profiles/ellen-katz/ Dr. Diane R. Gehart, Mindfulness and Acceptance in Couple and Family Therapy   https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9781461430322 Rodger Kamenetz, The Jew in the Lotus  https://www.amazon.ca/Jew-Lotus-Rediscovery-Identity-Buddhist/dp/0061367397  Toronto Zen Centre  https://torontozen.org  Reggie Ray, Dharma Ocean  https://www.dharmaocean.org  Gregory Kramer, Insight Dialogue: The Interpersonal Path to Freedom https://www.amazon.ca/Insight-Dialogue-Interpersonal-Path-Freedom/dp/1590304853   Discusses relational mindfulness  Gillian Straker, The Talking Cure: Normal People, their Hidden Struggles and the Life-Changing Power of Therapy  https://www.amazon.ca/Talking-Cure-Struggles-Life-Changing-Therapy/dp/1760781169/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Yuk-Lin Renita Wong, "Knowing through Discomfort: A Mindfulness-based Critical Social Work Pedagogy," Critical Social Work 5.1 (2004).  https://ojs.uwindsor.ca/index.php/csw/article/view/5636/4606 

Please contribute to my PATREON by visiting the URL: https://www.patreon.com/ericnorcrossAnd learn more about me at: http://www.EricNorcross.com Eric Norcross is a filmmaker, writer, and artist. Reach out, ask questions, and let's create! https://www.ericnorcross.com/contact In this episode of CineLife, Eric talks about the character Reggie Ray from NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE, some books he's currently reading, why 'Cancel Culture' needs to go the way of the Dodo, and his 2012 short film "Lipstick Lies" (including an audio extract from the movie). Copyright © 2020 Eric Norcross - All Rights Reserved --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eric-norcross/support

kn literary arts is the creation of 15-year publishing veteran Kelly Notaras.  After starting her career in New York City—working as an editor for HarperCollins, Penguin USA and Hyperion Books—she relocated several years ago to Boulder, Colorado where she served for four years as the VP and Editorial Director at Sounds True, a multi-media spirituality publishing company. There she oversaw an impressive list of spiritual luminaries including Adyashanti, Reggie Ray, Krishna Das, Sharon Salzberg, Pema Chodron, Caroline Myss, and many more.   In 2010 she left Sounds True to ghostwrite her first book, but her love of editing was never far away. Since starting kn literary arts, she has been honored to edit a wide variety of personal growth books including the forthcoming Intimate Conversations with the Divine by Caroline Myss and New York Times Bestsellers The Tapping Solution by Nick Ortner and Pussy: A Reclamation by Regena “Mama Gena” Thomashauer. kn literary's amazing client list also includes Nancy Levin, Michael Morelli, Agapi Stassinopoulos, Miranda Macpherson, Bruce Tift, Drew Canole, Danette May and many more.    Kelly is the author of The Book You Were Born to Write: Everything You Need to (Finally) Get Your Wisdom Onto the Page and Into the World, published by Hay House. She lives in Colorado. Visit her at www.knliterary.com.   Kelly shared so much wisdom about how and why you must write the book that is in your heart.  If you're struggling with the question "Who am I to write a book?" (like many of us authors), look at it from a different angle. Focus on being of service and the 'how to' that will help others. Life wants you to share your experience, not hold on to it! 2.The reader is everything! You'll want to pick a specific person whom you're writing to that could use your wisdom. You don't have to go much farther along the path...all you need are a few steps ahead to be able to shine the light and help your reader. Get out of your ego, and into your intuition. If you're an author and not a writer, Kelly's company is filled with amazing writers who can help you. A great way to write your book is take a course you're already teaching and break it up into chapters and sections. Mama Gena did this with her bestselling book, Pussy: A Reclamation.    Connect with Kelly Notaras Website: https://knliterary.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knliterary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knliteraryarts/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/kn-literary-arts Twitter: https://twitter.com/knliterary   Enjoying the show? For iTunes listeners, get automatic downloads and share the love by subscribing, rating & reviewing here!   *Share what you are struggling with or looking to transform with Julie at podcast@juliereisler.com. Julie would love to start covering topics of highest interest to YOU. Please also let us know if you are interested to be a guest on her show to discuss where you are stuck, and do live coaching with Julie on her podcast.   Join host Julie Reisler, author and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how you can tap into your best self and become your You-est You® to achieve inner peace, happiness and success at a deeper level! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, industry thought leaders, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life. Julie also shares a-ha moments that have shaped her life and career, and discusses key concepts from her book Get a PhD in YOU Here's to your being your you-est you!    You-est You Links: Subscribe to the Podcast  Learn more at JulieReisler.com Become a Sacred Member at The School of Sacredology Join The You-est You® Community for Soul Seekers on Facebook Book Julie as a speaker at your upcoming event Amazon #1 Best selling book Get a PhD in YOU Download free guided-meditations from Insight Timer Julie's Hungry For More Online Program (10 Module Interactive Course)

This Friday, join us for Elephant’s (Free) Community Retreat: elephantjournal.com/retreat ⁠ One hour of community connection, Q&A, and a little meditation. ⁠We're talking: The Root of Overwhelm & How to Befriend it. Bring your own ideas. Bring a friend. Let's show up for each other. You have to register, but it's free: elephantjournal.com/retreat to join Waylon Lewis for an hour of live community and conversation. ⁠⁠ Some of the mindful articles referenced in this podcast: Fear to Fearlessness: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/04/fear-fearlessness/ Pema Chodron: How to do Tonglen, a meditation practice for difficult times: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2008/09/pema-chodron-tonglen-a-meditation-practice-for-difficult-times/ How to Meditate: The Dathun Letter via Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2008/05/elebuddhadharma-the-dathun-letter-via-chogyam-trungpa-rinpoche/ Busyness is Laziness. ~ Dr. Reggie Ray: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2008/09/dr-reggie-ray-busy-ness-is-laziness/ The Most Important Article on Elephant, Ever: Maitri: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/04/maitri/ 10 Great Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/03/10-great-eleanor-roosevelt-quotes/ Roald Dahl: the key to being Beautiful: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/01/roald-dahl-the-key-to-being-beautiful/ 10 Salves for a Broken Heart: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/08/to-love-is-to-hurt-10-salves-for-a-broken-heart/ Pema Chodron: a Buddhist teaching on Loneliness, Rejection & a Broken Heart: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2010/02/pema-chodron-the-love-that-will-not-die 21 “Non-Spiritual” Things that make us Happy: https://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/11/21-non-spiritual-things-that-make-us-happy/

This week's guests are Reggie Ray and Chadd Black. Reggie is known for his skits and remakes of pop culture clips. He recreates scenes from shows like Love & Hip Hop and The B.E.T Awards. He connected with our former guest, Chadd Black, owner and founder of the 713 Agency, Together the two have started Race 2 Review, a digital talk show which focuses on the discussions around pop culture. We speak with Reggie about his start on apps like vine, branching away from the app when it shut down, gaining popularity on instagram, connecting with Chadd, and more.

Bhakti Yoga Bhakti Yoga is said to be the fast track to enlightenment. In this video I will explain what bhakti yoga is and how my practice of it has evolved over time. Bhakti yoga is a yoga of the Hindu tradition that offers a total surrender and faith to God and develops our capacity to love. It is said when realization is reached on this path of devotion that you will love all and hate none. It is not about generating love for personal gain. Bhakti is said to be the easiest way to reach the Divine. I would agree with that statement and I will explain why that has been true in my own experience in a little bit. As with any teaching, there is no right or wrong or better, best. There is only the way that resonates with you the most and allows you to awaken to express your own Highest Self for the benefit of all beings in the world. That will be unique for each one of us. Hi I´m Melissa from Yoga with Melissa, I teach yin yoga, restorative yoga, hatha yoga and yoga nidra. I am a student of Tibetan Buddhism in the lineage of Dharma Ocean. If you are new here, welcome. I put out a video every Monday and Wednesday morning at 9:30 am PT and Friday at 9:30 am PT on my main channel I release a one hour yoga video. What Bhakti Yoga has meant to me has changed over time. I have been teaching on YouTube since 2009, so we have a rather public record to look back on and explore how my attitude of devotion, surrender and cultivation of love has evolved. If you go back to the Vishnu series in 2011, Ganesh Series in 2012, Shiva series in 2012 Lakshmi series in 2013, Durga series in 2013, I saw bhakti yoga as surrendering my devotion to an object outside of myself. At this stage of my spiritual development it was useful to have an archetypal representation of the divine. I think perhaps because it wasn't possible for me to see these attributes within myself at this time. Vishnu video Ganesh video Lakshi video Durga video Shiva video What stands out to me is that these classes do not extend past 2013, definitely not past 2014. This was a time of great transition for me. I was dealing with a lot of personal ongoing illness with chronic migraines. Our family also made the decision to make a huge move across the country. The move allowed me to access new ways of practicing yoga, specifically yin yoga and meditation that focused much more on Taoism, Buddhism and the philosophies of chinese medicine. You will see that change slowly came into my teachings more and more. When I moved to Victoria BC I was introduced to new teachers and teachings. Yin yoga was completely different from other kinds of yoga and my yin yoga teacher here, Carly Forest, taught me the importance of relaxing, yielding, letting go and resting as ways of nourishing and nurturing myself through a yin practice. In 2016 when I was introduced to the teachings of Reggie Ray and my meditation teacher here in Victoria BC, Neil McKinlay, I was introduced to a whole new way of meditating called somatic meditation. Suddenly meditation was no longer a disciplined and punishing practice. There was a lot of softness and compassion that came into the practice over the next few years. Through yin yoga and somatic meditation, what bhakti yoga means to me has evolved. While what bhakti yoga means to me in still lines up with the definition in the traditional definition, it has definitely changed. It still means surrendering to the Divine and it probably means that in a deeper way than before. However, I do not see the Divine as a theistic deity external to my being. For me, now, after taking refuge vows and bodhisattva vows, it has evolved into being about surrendering my aggression, my agenda, my life planning, and letting go of my small ego-self. It is about opening to the awareness, clarity, wisdom, love, and vastness of my higher Self as well as following its guidance in right action and right relationship in my life.

Bhakti Yoga Bhakti Yoga is said to be the fast track to enlightenment. In this video I will explain what bhakti yoga is and how my practice of it has evolved over time. Bhakti yoga is a yoga of the Hindu tradition that offers a total surrender and faith to God and develops our capacity to love. It is said when realization is reached on this path of devotion that you will love all and hate none. It is not about generating love for personal gain. Bhakti is said to be the easiest way to reach the Divine. I would agree with that statement and I will explain why that has been true in my own experience in a little bit. As with any teaching, there is no right or wrong or better, best. There is only the way that resonates with you the most and allows you to awaken to express your own Highest Self for the benefit of all beings in the world. That will be unique for each one of us. Hi I´m Melissa from Yoga with Melissa, I teach yin yoga, restorative yoga, hatha yoga and yoga nidra. I am a student of Tibetan Buddhism in the lineage of Dharma Ocean. If you are new here, welcome. I put out a video every Monday and Wednesday morning at 9:30 am PT and Friday at 9:30 am PT on my main channel I release a one hour yoga video. What Bhakti Yoga has meant to me has changed over time. I have been teaching on YouTube since 2009, so we have a rather public record to look back on and explore how my attitude of devotion, surrender and cultivation of love has evolved. If you go back to the Vishnu series in 2011, Ganesh Series in 2012, Shiva series in 2012 Lakshmi series in 2013, Durga series in 2013, I saw bhakti yoga as surrendering my devotion to an object outside of myself. At this stage of my spiritual development it was useful to have an archetypal representation of the divine. I think perhaps because it wasn’t possible for me to see these attributes within myself at this time. Vishnu video Ganesh video Lakshi video Durga video Shiva video What stands out to me is that these classes do not extend past 2013, definitely not past 2014. This was a time of great transition for me. I was dealing with a lot of personal ongoing illness with chronic migraines. Our family also made the decision to make a huge move across the country. The move allowed me to access new ways of practicing yoga, specifically yin yoga and meditation that focused much more on Taoism, Buddhism and the philosophies of chinese medicine. You will see that change slowly came into my teachings more and more. When I moved to Victoria BC I was introduced to new teachers and teachings. Yin yoga was completely different from other kinds of yoga and my yin yoga teacher here, Carly Forest, taught me the importance of relaxing, yielding, letting go and resting as ways of nourishing and nurturing myself through a yin practice. In 2016 when I was introduced to the teachings of Reggie Ray and my meditation teacher here in Victoria BC, Neil McKinlay, I was introduced to a whole new way of meditating called somatic meditation. Suddenly meditation was no longer a disciplined and punishing practice. There was a lot of softness and compassion that came into the practice over the next few years. Through yin yoga and somatic meditation, what bhakti yoga means to me has evolved. While what bhakti yoga means to me in still lines up with the definition in the traditional definition, it has definitely changed. It still means surrendering to the Divine and it probably means that in a deeper way than before. However, I do not see the Divine as a theistic deity external to my being. For me, now, after taking refuge vows and bodhisattva vows, it has evolved into being about surrendering my aggression, my agenda, my life planning, and letting go of my small ego-self. It is about opening to the awareness, clarity, wisdom, love, and vastness of my higher Self as well as following its guidance in right action and right relationship in my life.

5 of 5: In the last extract from Alistair's 2019 talk in Edinburgh, he talks about the here-and-now possibilities opened up by the teachings of Reggie Ray, his teacher. The somatic path allows us to love our bodies and find freedom.

This is a 35 minute guided meditation by Alistair Appleton exploring the Earth Descent practice taught by Reggie Ray.

This week yoga teacher Samuel Fong Brooks talks us through how he went from personal trainer to co-owner of Leeds Yoga Studio. Sam's open and honest account describes his personal journey and how yoga supported him. Sam references some people and sources who have helped him; Reggie Ray https://www.dharmaocean.org/ Ram Dass https://www.ramdass.org/ Vajrayana Buddhism Krishna Das http://krishnadas.com/ Yogaglo https://www.yogaglo.com/ Leeds Yoga hosted the recent STV get together, check out the FB page to see the video  http://www.facebook.com/sharingthevibepodcast Sam's website is: http://leedsyoga.com Instagram: samuelfongyoga STV view: Paul has been to yoga on and off for three years. He has to spend a lot of time driving and over the years this took its toll on his lower back. "I'd get out of the car after a two hour drive it was taking me 10 minutes to stand up straight. The first time I went to yoga it felt like my back was just really pleased to be stretched in all the right places. I've predominantly done Ashtanga yoga and am usually one of only two guys in the class out of twenty. I think it's kind of funny really that guys are usually less flexible than girls, yet it is the girls who have figured out that yoga is the way to develop better core strength and be more supple. I do one class every week now, but would like to do two. The relaxation section of the class is also really cool. Different teachers have different approaches. Some do full guided meditations, others just leave you there quietly at the end of a class to relax and de-stress. "I think most guys think that yoga isn't a workout, but they are wrong. After a 75 minute class I'm usually drenched in sweat. The poses often have different options so often when you master one, there is a modification that intensifies it.  It is also a great way to become a bit more mindful about your body, and tune in a bit more to what is going on. In fact yoga, mindfulness and meditation all feel linked to me." Sam Fong Brooks

Vast physical pleasure, deep love, and even union with divine source can be experienced through sex. Sexual energy is the source of all life in this world. Christopher Sunyata teaches people how to embrace their sexual power and artfully conduct it through their body and intimate relationships, integrating this power into their whole life. Drawing upon decades of practice and study under masters of sexual yoga, Taoist exercises, and Buddhist meditation, he teaches ancient body-centered practices without dogma or esoteric language that lead people to discover the secret wisdom already present within their own body. By learning to trust this wisdom within their body, people can reclaim passion and life energy that is their birthright, and create intimate relationships that deepen in love and chemistry over the years. Prior to teaching he was a successful international project manager responsible for over a billion dollars in revenue, a medical device engineer with seven patents, and a ceramic artist.  He has raised four children, two of his own, including one who has significant disabilities. He lives in Boulder, Colorado with his beloved wife Karlene. Favorite Success Quote   “He knows himself, and all that's in him, who knows adversity. To scale great heights, we must come out of lowermost depths. The way to heaven is through hell. We need fiery baptisms in the fiercest flames of our own bosoms. We must feel our hearts hot – hissing in us. And ere their fire is revealed, it must burn its way out of us, though it consume us and itself.”~Herman Melville   Key Points 1. You Need to Take Time to Acknowledge Your Present Mind and Body Every man needs to take time out of his day to simply acknowledge how he feels in the present moment, but more than merely acknowledging, he needs to ask what his body is telling him. Your mind and body are telling you a story, and when you are fully present and connected to your body you may realize that there are things that are happening in your life; stressors, lack of exercise, tension, etc. that need to be dealt with for you to live life fully. 2.You Will Die Someday  One of the most uncomfortable truths of life is our own mortality. No matter who you are, what you do, how much money you make, how many women you sleep with, or how big of an impact you make, you will still die. This is an inescapable truth, and although it is unpleasant can also be incredibly freeing. People tend to ruminate on shit that really doesn't matter, they worry about the car they drive, what clothes they are going to wear, and a number of other things that will make no difference in the long run. If you want to be living a life of joy and freedom, learn to accept your death and live in accordance with the reality of your own fate. Love openly and fully, connect with people, get away from your damn phone and just be present. take care of your body, never hold back anything, go on adventures. We are all dead men walking, better make the most of it. 3. Learn to Accept and Enjoy Your Various Emotional States Our life is like a river, flowing between the banks of pleasure and pain. The only time we get into trouble is when we try to get out of the river and onto the bank, either of pleasure or pain, and we try to stay there. But as long as we realize that our life is a river and pleasure and pain are the boundaries, we're going to do fine. We're right in the middle between the two of them. We can't really catch hold on either side. A lot of things go by.” ~Reggie Ray 4. Perfection is About Constant Improvement  So many people are overly critical of themselves because they are not perfect. They fuss over every little mishap and screwed up event in their life without realizing that perfection is an unattainable goal, a carrot on a string. True perfection is constantly improving who you are. It's about being better than the man you were yesterday, learning new things, improving your character, your mind, your body, and your spirit. Don't worry about being better than everyone else or never messing up, simply work to be better day by day and you will experience joy and fulfillment.

This week Chris Austin, and Bryce are joined by Daren, and JG discussing Donald trump, racism, Kanye West, poop da scoop, and of course Rick and Morty. Siskel, Ebert and their less known 3rd member, Reggie Ray, said about this episode “I don’t know you sir, and no I am not reviewing your stupid fucking podcast” Please make sure to like/subscribe and rate us on iTunes and soundcloud, and follow us on twitter and instagram! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hanging-from-the-rafters/id1363364432?mt=2 http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=183094&refid=stpr https://tunein.com/podcasts/Comedy-Podcasts/Hanging-from-the-Rafters-p1122053/ https://twitter.com/HangingRafters https://www.instagram.com/hangingfromtherafterspodcast/

Author, therapist, yoga teacher Mariana Caplan joins the show to discuss psychological healing, spiritual longing, bypassing, why yoga needs therapy and therapy needs yoga, guru scandals, premature enlightenment fantasies, doing the personal work as a teacher, trauma, transpersonal psychology, integrating East and West, Reggie Ray, the reasons for lack of integration of therapy and yoga, being discerning, open brain/heart surgery, making sure you're qualified and knowing your scope, cultural integration, USA vs. the world, the dangers of California, gratitude, how asana and therapy actually combine, Peter Levine, titration and palpitation. A deep integrative dive.  Website: http://www.realspirituality.com Book: http://yogaandpsyche.com/ http://a.co/fdg4DRw

It seems undisputable that Stephen Curry is the greatest 3-point shooter of all time, but just for fun, we go through the stats and compare his output that of Ray Allen, Reggie Miller, Larry Bird, Steve Nash, Steve Kerr, Kyle Korver, Dirk, Klay Thompson and many more sharpshooters!

Taken from the September 2017 weekend retreat on "I see you, Mara", Alistair talks about how this problematic notion of the "ego" can be understood as an excess of thinking, a slipknot round your own throat or as Reggie Ray describes it, an lethal addiction to painkillers...

In this week's Episode of Bliss and Grit we're talking about Self-Love. Is it really a part of the spiritual path? What does it actually mean to love yourself, is it the same as self esteem? And how can one experience more self love in their life? From our personal experiences to wisdom from some of our favorite teachers (Reggie Ray and Judith Blackstone- what what?!) we're opening the door to the big and beautiful topic of Self Love.

American Buddhist scholar Reggie Ray on how trauma can be an opportunity for spiritual growth.

Today’s guest is Tami Simon. Tami is Publisher, CEO, and Founder of Sounds True. In 1985, at the age of 22, Tami founded Sounds True, a multimedia publishing company dedicated to disseminating spiritual wisdom. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Sounds True has published more than 800 audio, video, music, and book titles along with online courses and events. A two-time winner of the Inc 500 award as one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America, Sounds True is widely recognized as a pioneer in providing life-changing, practical tools that accelerate spiritual awakening and personal transformation. In addition to being the publisher and CEO of Sounds True, Tami hosts a free weekly podcast series called Insights at the Edge, in which she interviews Sounds True authors about the growing edge of their life and work. Additionally, Tami is a senior meditation instructor under the guidance of Reggie Ray, who teaches in the practicing lineage of the great siddha and Tibetan Buddhist meditation teacher Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. You can learn more about Tami at Sounds True, and please check out the Self-Acceptance Project we discuss in the show. This episode is brought to you by Audible.com, where your favorite books come to life. Get your FREE book along with your 30-day FREE trial by clicking on the Audible link at the upper right of this page, or  simply click HERE! Register here for The Conscious Life Summit 2016! To learn more about Sponsorship Opportunities, send an email to Admin@MichaelNeeley.com.  Thanks! And don’t forget to subscribe to Consciously Speaking so that you don’t miss a single episode. While you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated! To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to www.MichaelNeeley.com and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Raghu has a deep chat with Reggie Ray, one of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s first American students. Reggie shares some very personal moments with Trungpa Rinpoche that illuminate some of the unique qualities of this amazing being: “In the beginning, naive me would go down to the picnic tables and see Rinpoche sitting alone and I’d sit down next to him and it was like I had just sat down next to the noon-day sun, and I was terrified of what he might do because in his space somehow whatever your little trip was it was going to be exposed.” Reggie talks about one of his most basic teachings on Somatic Meditation (interrelatedness of mind, body and spirit) and then leads a meditation.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Tami Simon, founder of Sounds True, a multi-media publisher of spiritual wisdom. Tami is a long-time meditation practitioner, and received intensive training under the guidance of Dr. Reggie Ray, Spiritual Director of Dharma Ocean. Tami speaks about the spiritual path, and her own personal journey.

Reggie Ray is a lineage holder of the great Tibetan Buddhist meditation teacher Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, a faculty member of Naropa University, and spiritual director of the Dharma Ocean Foundation based in Crestone, Colorado. He is the author of several books, including Touching Enlightenment and Secret of the Vajra World. With Sounds True, Reggie has released audio learning programs such as Meditating with the Body and Meditation in Seven Steps. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Tami Simon—who is a student of Reggie—poses a series of challenging and difficult questions to her instructor. (52 minutes)

Dr. Reggie Ray is an author, teacher, and the Spiritual Director for the Dharma Ocean Community. In the conclusion to a recent conversation with host Vincent Horn, Reggie shares his thoughts on technology and human development, transhumanism, and the danger of not being human enough. This is part two of a two part series. Listen to part one BG 357: Shikantaza Practice. Episode Links: Dharma Ocean ( http://www.dharmaocean.org )

Dr. Reggie Ray is an author, teacher, and the Spiritual Director for the Dharma Ocean Community. In this conversation with host Vincent Horn, Reggie discusses the Shikantaza practice he has developed. He describes the basic instructions and experience of Shikantaza, the Tibetan practice elements he has incorporated, and the powerful effects of this hybrid practice on the spiritual life. This is part one of a two part series. Listen to part two: Befriending the Human Experience. Episode Links: Dharma Ocean ( http://www.dharmaocean.org )

Dr. Reggie Ray is an author, teacher, and the Spiritual Director for the Dharma Ocean Community in Crestone, Colorado. In this episode Reggie and host Vincent Horn conclude their conversation by discussing the recurring cycle of conflict between “authentic lineages” and “institutional lineages” in the world’s religions. Reggie describes the personal toll this conflict had on his teacher, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and how many unorthodox teachers have found themselves threatened and restricted by religious institutions. He then describes how the techniques of Mahamudra can lead us to identify all the places where we hold back as people so that we may find freedom from all forms of restriction. This is part two of a two part series. Listen to part one – BG 281: Mahamudra in the Modern World Episode Links: Buddhist Saints in India: A Study in Buddhist Values and Orientations ( http://amzn.to/1MRDXm5 ) Dharma Ocean ( http://www.dharmaocean.org )

Dr. Reggie Ray is an author, teacher, and the Spiritual Director for the Dharma Ocean Community in Crestone, Colorado. He has forty years of study and intensive meditation practice within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Recently, Dr. Ray published an audio training series through Sounds True titled Mahamudra in the Modern World. In this episode Dr. Reggie Ray and host Vincent Horn discuss the basics of the Mahamudra tradition and Reggie’s approach to teaching it. He shares his insight into how his personal practice has changed and deepened through teaching, and he answers questions such as: Is a personal relationship with a teacher necessary? And, how does one know when it’s time to start teaching? This is part one of a two part series. Listen to part two – BG 282: Specializing in Letting Go Episode Links: The Forest Dwelling Yogi ( http://bit.ly/1MRDNuI ) Dharma Ocean ( http://www.dharmaocean.org )

David Chapman–writer and computer scientist–joins us again to finish our conversation about “consensus Buddhism” and the alternatives that he sees to the consensus. David speaks about some of the innovations that occurred in the last few decades within the world of Buddhist tantra, including such teachers as Chogyam Trunpa Rinpoche, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, and Reggie Ray. He also speaks about the challenges facing modern Buddhism, including fragmentation and atomization, and how these challenges are leading to a new approach, that might best be described as post-modern. This is part 2 of a two-part series. Listen to part 1, Consensus Buddhism and Mindful Mayo. Episode Links: Meaningness ( http://meaningness.wordpress.com ) The Making of Buddhist Modernism ( http://amzn.to/tpoDE9 ) Buddhism for Vampires ( http://buddhism-for-vampires.com )

In this episode we speak with Tami Simon–founder of the spiritual media company Sounds True and senior student of Vajrayana teacher Reggie Ray. Tami shares us with us the intimate details of her initial meeting with Reggie, and the amazing results that followed. She also describes what she has learned from beginning to teach the dharma to others, while also making a vow to only teach that which she truly knows. This is part 1 of a two-part series. Listen to part 2, Insights at the Edge. Episode Links: Dharma Ocean ( http://www.dharmaocean.org ) Meditating with the Body ( http://bit.ly/1TOFIV5 ) Insights at the Edge Podcast ( http://apple.co/1TOFNrL ) Sounds True ( http://www.soundstrue.com )

We’re joined again by Tami Simon–founder of the spiritual media company Sounds True and senior student of Vajrayana teacher Reggie Ray. This week we ask her about her new podcast series, Insights at the Edge, where she has been interviewing many of the best spiritual teachers in the world. Jokingly, Tami said that she wanted to name the show, “Grill the Guru.” Even though that was a joke, there is some truth in it, and she uses her opportunity with these different teachers to ask them tough questions about their lives. We also ask her about some of the people that have impacted her the most during her decades of being around, and working with some of the brightest spiritual teachers of our time. She shares stories from some of her favorite luminaries, including Quaker teacher and activist Parker Palmer, Julia Butterfly Hill, Adyashanti, and finally “the living now gate,” Eckhart Tolle. This is part 2 of a two-part series. Listen to part 1, You Will Get the Dharma You Need. Episode Links: Eckhart Tolle TV ( http://www.eckharttolletv.com ) Geneen Roth: No Situation is Unworkable ( http://bit.ly/1TOG2TT ) Insights at the Edge Podcast ( apple.co/1TOFNrL ) Sounds True ( www.soundstrue.com )

The second episode of the IMPERFECT BUDDHA PODCAST has been released from its cage. This episode is split into two parts. 2.1 explores experimentation within Tibetan Buddhism in the West and discusses the work of Reggie Ray, Chogyam Trunpa's American student who is doing good work and opening Tantric Buddhism to the LGBT community. We look at the Wales based Tantric Buddhists known as the Aro-Ter, whose monks and nuns are married couples and wear long hair. We also explore Unfettered Mind and Ken McLeod's project of westernising Mahayana and Tantric Buddhism. Enjoy!

The second episode of the IMPERFECT BUDDHA PODCAST has been released from its cage. This episode is split into two parts. 2.1 explores experimentation within Tibetan Buddhism in the West and discusses the work of Reggie Ray, Chogyam Trunpa's American student who is doing good work and opening Tantric Buddhism to the LGBT community. We look at the Wales based Tantric Buddhists known as the Aro-Ter, whose monks and nuns are married couples and wear long hair. We also explore Unfettered Mind and Ken McLeod's project of westernising Mahayana and Tantric Buddhism. Enjoy! Matthew O'Connell is a life coach and the host of the The Imperfect Buddha podcast. You can find The Imperfect Buddha on Facebook and Twitter (@imperfectbuddha). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To be awake, to be enlightened, is to be fully and completely embodied. To be fully at one with who we are, in every respect, including our physical being, our emotions, and the totality of our karmic situation. Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Director of Dharma Ocean, Dr. Reggie Ray. Reggie speaks about the modern alienation of the body, the importance of connecting to the Earth as a way of grounding and finding inner calm, and developing sensitivity to and connection with the Earth as a living being as a part of our spiritual evolution.

Tami Simon is the founder and publisher of Sounds True, an independent multimedia company dedicated to disseminating spiritual wisdom. Tami began studying with Reggie Ray in 2001 and began teaching "Meditating with the Body" introductory workshops in 2007. Her areas of special interest include authentic leadership and applying spiritual principles to organizational life. Tami lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her partner Julie Kramer. http://www.soundstrue.com/shop/welcome http://www.soundstrue.com/weeklywisdom/ http://live.soundstrue.com/selfacceptance/ Tami Simon's Teaching & Speaking Engagements  

Krista Tippett interviewed entrepreneur Tami Simon on April 4, 2013 via ISDN. Ms. Simon is publisher, CEO, and founder of Sounds True. This interview is included in the show “Inner Life at Work: Tami Simon on Business, Meditation, and Technology.” Download the mp3 of the produced show at onbeing.org.

You might call Tami Simon a spiritual entrepreneur. She’s built a successful multimedia publishing company with a mission to disseminate “spiritual wisdom” by diverse teachers and thinkers like Pema Chödrön and Eckhart Tolle, Daniel Goleman and Brené Brown. She offers compelling lessons on joining inner life with life in the workplace — and advice on spiritual practice with a mobile device.

Tami Simon speaks with Reggie Ray, a teacher and scholar in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition with four decades of experience with the practice of meditation. He's the founder and spiritual director of Dharma Ocean and an author whose writings include Touching Enlightenment, Indestructible Truth, and Secret of the Vajra World, as well as several audio programs including Your Breathing Body and Meditating with the Body. Reggie is also a teacher with whom Tami has studied closely for the past eight years. Reggie discusses his recent experiences in dark retreat as well as the true goal of meditation and Reggie's view of the meaning of spiritual practice. (51 minutes)