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Awakening Through the Present Moment: Reflections on Eckhart Tolle, Jon Kabat-Zinn, and Sally KemptonIn this episode we reflect on three foundational spiritual books—The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle, Meditation for the Love of It by Sally Kempton, and Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat-Zinn. These works have played a significant role in shaping contemporary approaches to mindfulness, meditation, and spiritual awakening.We explore how each book met us at different points on the path and how their teachings continue to inform a life of presence and inner clarity. With a focus on daily practice, self-inquiry, and emotional resilience, this conversation offers insight into how spiritual texts can become living guides over time.Intended as a resource for those seeking practical tools for personal growth and spiritual evolution, this episode invites listeners to return to the present moment—not as an idea, but as an ongoing experience.

When the world gets chaotic and uncertain, we need spiritual practice more than ever—not just to sustain our souls and restore our inner peace, but to recharge and prepare ourselves to take on challenges with effective action. A few years ago, Philip Goldberg, the author of “Spiritual Practice in Crazy Times” and host of the Spirit Matters podcast. interviewed twelve spiritual leaders to help us get through the pandemic. We're now re-releasing the interviews as an encore series, because the messages are as relevant today as when they first aired. The late Sally Kempton was a renowned spiritual teacher and author of books such as Meditation for the Love of It and Awakening Shakti: The Transformative Power of the Goddesses of Yoga. As Swami Durgananda, she was a monastic in the Siddha Yoga tradition for 20 years, teaching, editing, and leading workshops.  After setting aside monastic life in 2002 she taught students around the world until her passing in 2023. In this interview, she shared yogic wisdom for building resilience, finding meaning in upsets, developing the inner witness, and integrating the energy centers of the mind, heart, and belly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It helps make it stand out and will support booking of upcoming guests.'Episode NotesKnown in the yoga world as THE teachers' teacher, Annie Carpenter (@anniecarpentersmartflow) shares her story with Anne, who has been an avid student, first via online platform Glo.com, before attending live Zoom classes and IRL workshops with her in 2022. Annie's journey starts in Virginia, but she tells Anne how she found her path early on with dance, leading her to the Martha Graham company and New York City. From getting a scholarship to working at the junior company and briefly joining the main company, Annie found a calling in what she refers to as authentic self-movement and in teaching at the Martha Graham Center. An introvert, she shares with Anne how yoga became an essential part of her life, thanks to Integral yoga (Swami Satchidananda's school) which felt like a refuge from the competitiveness of the dance world.Annie explains how after a trip to LA and a conversation with her teacher Maty Ezraty, she impulsively relocated to the West Coast and turned to teaching yoga full time, training at Yoga Works under Maty and Lisa Walford. They go on to talk about teaching, about Annie's movement principles and energy, how to create inspiration for students, and why Annie founded her own yoga school, Smart Flow Yoga. Annie also shares why continuing to evolve is essential, as well as learning to let go of preconceived notions. She explains how she has learnt to tap into her students' expectations rather than relying on her own. Now based in Northern California, the teacher, who turned 65 this year, also talks about the stages of life, or ashrams, and she is learning to ‘retire' whatever is not supportive in her practice. Quoting Noam Chomsky, she says: "If you are teaching today what you were teaching five years ago, either your field is dead, or you are.” Annie also reveals  her passion for bird-watching, her mindfulness and pranayama practices, and how learning to be still was the doorway to her meditation practice. Finally, she answers the most delicate and profound question of all, one that Annie regularly asks her students: who is Annie? A joyous, profoundly thoughtful and inspiring interview. Enjoy!TakeawaysAnnie Carpenter's journey from dance to yoga and the influence of Martha Graham on her practiceThe importance of finding one's truth and balance in yoga practiceAnnie's development of Smart Flow Yoga and the principles behind itAnnie's role as a teacher's teacher and her experience teaching on Glow Glow Yoga offers a variety of teachers and practices that are both entertaining and beneficial.Teaching yoga via Zoom has its challenges, but it also allows for a more global community.Traveling for yoga teacher trainings can be both rewarding and guilt-inducing due to carbon emissions.Tapping into energy and using inquiry are important aspects of teaching yoga.Somatic movement and meditation can enhance the yoga practice and bring about self-discovery.Yoga philosophy, such as the Yuga Sutras, offers insights into time, space, and the human experience.There is a need for more accessible yoga classes that cater to beginners and focus on functional movement.Birdwatching is a passion of Anne's that connects her with nature and brings her joy. Birdwatching can be a meditative and calming hobby that allows for a deeper connection with nature.Daily rituals and practices, such as breathing exercises and yoga, can support well-being and balance.Continuous learning and evolution are essential in teaching and personal growth.Exploring the question of 'Who am I?' can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and a sense of constancy.Connection, empathy, and self-discovery are key to finding happiness.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Annie Carpenter03:01 Annie's Journey from Dance to Yoga11:19 Annie's Early Yoga Experiences and Integral Yoga22:38 Creating Her Own School and Curriculum27:07 Movement Principles in Smart Flow Yoga31:45 Annie Carpenter: A Teacher's Teacher34:36 Teaching on Glow and the Future36:02 The Exciting and Beneficial World of Glow Yoga37:28 Teaching Yoga via Zoom: Challenges and Opportunities38:55 The Dilemma of Travel and Carbon Emissions42:17 Tapping into Energy and the Power of Inquiry in Teaching44:43 Exploring Somatic Movement and Meditation in Yoga57:31 Insights from Yoga Philosophy: The Yuga Sutras01:09:10 The Need for Accessible Yoga Classes01:12:04 Finding Joy in Birdwatching01:13:29 Birding: A Meditative and Calming Practice01:20:22 Daily Rituals for Well-being and Balance01:25:22 Continuous Learning and Evolution in Teaching01:32:40 Exploring the Question of 'Who am I?'01:43:29 The Significance of Connection, Empathy, and Self-Discovery in Happiness***Selected links from episodeYou can find Annie at https://www.smartflowyoga.com/about-annie-carpenter/on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anniecarpentersmartflow/and on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/annie.carpenter1And all details for her upcoming class schedule and teacher trainings are available here  - https://www.smartflowyoga.com/or find Annie's classes on Glo - https://www.glo.com/Selected links from episodeMartha Graham on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_GrahamAnd https://marthagraham.org/The classic piece Appalachian Spring - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM5-CsI713gIntegral Yoga - https://integralyoga.org/Savasana pose - https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/6582/savasanaAli McGraw Yoga, Mind & Body - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmW5Og4VBg8Eric Schiffman - https://erichschiffmann.com/Sally Kempton - https://www.sallykempton.com/Swami Satchidananda - https://integralyoga.org/founder/Maty Ezrati - https://matyezraty.com/Kia Miller - https://www.kiamiller.com/Triyoga London - https://triyoga.co.uk/Diana Rilov - https://www.dianarilov.com/Feldenkreis - https://feldenkrais.com/Alexander Technique - https://alexandertechnique.com/Bonnie Bainbridgecohen - https://bonniebainbridgecohen.com/The Glo Podcast - https://podcast.glo.com/The yoga sutras of Patanjali - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga_Sutras_of_PatanjaliSiddhis - https://www.thecontemplativelife.org/blog/yoga-sutras-patanjali-siddhis-mystic-powersThe prothonotary warbler - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prothonotary_warblerSlow birding, the book by Joan E. Strassmann - https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Birding-Science-Enjoying-Backyard/dp/B09SN7L7WMScrub jays - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_scrub_jayThe four ashrams of life - https://yogasvi.com/the-four-ashrams-of-life/Abhinivesha - https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/5533/abhiniveshaAnnie's favourite word 'molt' - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moltOut of the Clouds' playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Viqm1uiiHtM5Y0FwTCtFR?si=9c1d46979d784abaAnnie's choice for what song best represents her is I'll Take You There by the Staple Singers - https://open.spotify.com/track/5xHfZxFBcMA2akGVMM1bdk?si=fb01ff20b53c42b7An Immense world by Ed Yong https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59575939-an-immense-world***If you enjoyed this episode, click subscribe for more, and consider writing a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, we really appreciate your support and feedback. 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In this special episode we pay heartfelt homage to the remarkable soul and profound wisdom of Sally Kempton, who graced our lives with her presence until July 10, 2023. In this episode Sally shares her wisdom of yoga, meditation, and spirituality.Sally Kempton was not just a teacher; she was a beacon of light whose words resonated deeply with countless seekers on their spiritual journeys. In this episode, we revisit an insightful interview with Sally, where she shared her profound insights, timeless wisdom, and unwavering compassion.As we listen to Sally's words once again, her essence comes alive, reminding us of the transformative power of mindfulness, compassion, and self-discovery. Through her teachings, Sally encouraged us to embrace our true selves, navigate the complexities of life with grace, and cultivate inner peace amidst chaos.Join us in honoring Sally Kempton's extraordinary life and teachings, as we reflect on the impact she has had on our hearts, minds, and souls. Though she may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the hearts of all who were touched by her wisdom and grace.Tune in to this special episode as we remember, celebrate, and continue to be inspired by the timeless wisdom of Sally Kempton.Info about our amazing courses:Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant Certification: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/ayurveda-lifestyle-consultant-certification/ Link for “Ayurveda for Yoga”  30 hours certification for yoga teachers: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/ayurveda-for-yoga/Link for "Sankalpa, Embody Heartfelt Intention" https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/sankalpa-embody-your-heartfelt-intention/ Link for "The Wellness Tribe", a vibrant wellness mastermind community, join us https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/enhance-your-wellbeing/ Book free 15-minute "Wellness Clarity" sessions to find out how we can help your wellness journey "https://app.10to8.com/book/rhxlvkwypahspuqdln/  For On-demand Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra Teacher Training click here: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/restorative-yoga-and-yoganidra-teacher-training/For Yoga and Ayurveda Sadhana click here:  https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/yoga-ayurveda-sadhana-8-weeks/   For “Secrets of Sanskrit Mantra” click here: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/secrets-of-sanskrit-mantra-online-course-level-2-can-be-done-standalone/ For “Sanskrit, Language of yoga” click here: https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/sanskrit-language-of-yoga-online-course-level-1-can-be-done-standalone/Support the showBecome a Patreon & receive 4 gentle asana sessions, 2 Meditation sessions, Ayurveda tips/recipes, a Daily Meditation Integration planner & more bonus stuff, Monthly new content https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/monthly-membership/

How can we uncover the unseen guiding force of Grace in our lives?  Join us as we delve into the mysteries of grace, sharing personal stories and insights that illuminate how these powerful moments shape our lives. #Awakening101 #Grace #SpiritualInsights" In this episode, we delve deeper into the concept of grace, exploring its presence in both significant life events and everyday moments. We share personal experiences, like Pernilla's journey to sobriety and meeting her spiritual teacher Sally Kempton, highlighting how these moments marked significant turning points. We discuss grace as an uncontrollable, guiding force, emphasizing the importance of being present and aware to recognize it in both monumental and mundane aspects of life. Louise reflects on finding grace in nature and swimming, illustrating how being fully present transforms ordinary experiences. We also discuss finding grace in challenging times, suggesting that the right attitude and presence can reveal grace in adversity. Overall, our conversation underlines that recognizing grace is a key aspect of personal growth and spiritual practice, urging openness and awareness in daily life. Our stories and insights aim to provide a deeper understanding of grace's subtle yet powerful influence. “Grace is the energy that connects us to the ultimate truth to the source of our being to what a friend of mine likes to call the “Godfield.” The masters of Kashmir Shaivism, an Indian Tradition that sees all of life as an expression of divine energy point out that Grace is an ever present force in the universe, more pervasive than GRAVITY.” “Meditation for the Love of It” by Sally Kempton 00:00) Introduction and Background: Introduction of Louise and Pernilla and their backgrounds. (02:31) Introduction to the Topic of Grace: Initial discussion and personal interpretations of Grace. (06:46)Personal Experiences with Grace: Sharing personal stories and defining moments related to Grace. (15:21) Defining Grace and Its Uncontrollability: Attempting to define Grace and exploring its uncontrollable nature. (22:36) Grace in Daily Life and Spirituality: Discussion on how Grace manifests in daily life and spiritual practices. (30:51) Meditation and Its Connection to Grace: The role of meditation in understanding and connecting with Grace. (38:11) Practical Tips for Meditation and Recognizing Grace: Practical advice for incorporating meditation and recognizing Grace in daily life. (45:01) Concluding Thoughts on Grace and Gratitude: Summarizing the discussion on Grace and its connection to gratitude.

Ett samtal om tillit och mod och att få kontakt med en hinduisk gudinna med Nadia Wallin.  Vill du komma i kontakt med Nadia?  Web: https://awakemember.mykajabi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awake.rich/ https://www.instagram.com/nadiawallin/ Boken Nadia nämner i avsnittet heter Awakening Shakti och är skriven av Sally Kempton. Den finns på Bokus och Adlibris.  Inspelningarna av Esther & Jerry Hicks om hur deras arbete började finns på Spotify.    Tillit och mod. En plats att reflektera över djupet och vidderna inom oss. En plats för nya tankar, nya perspektiv, nya vägar och ett helt nytt liv.  Producent: Alva Arnetz Casserberg Annas instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaarnetz.se/ Facebookgruppen Tillit & mod: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tillitochmod Annas websida: https://www.annaarnetz.se/

This session recorded during The Embodiment Conference (TEC) 2020.   Sally Kempton - author of “Meditation for the Love of It” and “Awakening Shakti“. http://sallykempton.com   To join our courses and our community go to www.embodimentunlimited.com Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/ The Embodiment Conference https://theembodimentconference.org/

Tara Judelle has taught yoga around the world for over 20 years. With asana as a gateway, Tara steeped herself in the non-dual philosophy of Kashmir Shaivism or Tantra.  In 2014 she co-created the school of Embodied Flow with Dr. Scott Lyons; an integrative blend of hatha yoga, somatics, meditation, and transpersonal psychology that elicits the experience of meditation in action. In this reflective episode we discuss how asana can be used skilfully to support our awakening process. Tara shares the philosophy of tantra and how it informs her practice as well as the influence of her own teachers Sally Kempton and Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen. She explains the concept of 'embodied anatomy' and what it really means to have freedom. Tara shares how in order to fully inhabit the body, healing must first take place, and how tapping into healing energy happens naturally when coming into a place of stillness within or by touching the "ground of being". We discuss the importance of getting in touch with the memory and resonance of early embryological aspects of our bodies, and how macrocosmic, universal energy flows are reflected in the movements of our physical body. Tara's classes focus on the discovery of embodied anatomy, bringing to the yogic tradition a scientific yet playful study of the movement vocabulary of the body and the ever-expanding perceptual awareness of the human mind. Following an initial move from Los Angeles to direct a yoga program and retreat center in Bali for several years, Tara now teaches workshops, retreats and teacher trainings worldwide; her dynamic style bringing ease and authenticity into a new yoga culture.www.tarajudelle.comwww.embodiedflow.comLiked what you heard? Help us reach more people! Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts Start Energy Healing Today!Unlock your healing potential with our informative and fun introductory 10 hour LIVE online class in energy healing Our Flagship Training is Setting the Standard in Energy HealingThe next 100 hour EHT-100 Energy Healing Training is open for enrollment! LIVE & online - 10th February - 21st July 2024. Join us in Bali in 2024 - Our Retreat AND first in-person EHT-100 Training are now booking! Contact Field Dynamics Email us at info@fielddynamicshealing.com fielddynamicshealing.com Thanks for listening!

Sally Kempton (January 15, 1943 – July 10, 2023) was an American swami, author, and spiritual teacher. This interview with Michael Gungor from the final year of Sally's time on this planet covers a range of topics from the divine feminine to kundalini to trans-rational perspective. You can check out more of Sally's work at sallykempton.com

As many of yoga know, Sally Kempton was hugely influential to me. She was an expert guide, a loving presence, and a creative inspiration. She passed away on July 10th and has been on my mind constantly since then. I put together this episode to honor and remember her with my friend, the former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal, Kaitlin Quistgaard. We had a lot of fun sharing stories and memories of Sally.The second part of this episode features my favorite episode that I did with Sally a few years ago: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly of the Ego.I hope you enjoy it. If you have any stories about Sally that you'd like to share, send me a voice note! You can DM it to me on Instagram (@andreaferretti) or email it to me at support@jasonyoga.com.I put links to other past episodes with Sally and other useful resources from her on the shownotes page: yogalandpodcast.com/episode305 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I come to you today in a state of grief. I've recently lost a teacher and soul friend, Sally Kempton. With this recent loss, I've been reflecting on my teachings around love being the fundamental nature of life. Our current society has often glorified moving on and snapping out of grief as quickly as possible. But I invite you today to welcome this beautiful emotion into your heart and allow it… to help you explore the deepness of your ability to feel and get in touch with what makes you human. Tune in to this episode: Allowing Grief To Open You Key points covered in this episode: ✔️ Grief is a portal into the depth of love beyond the physical.  Although your deceased loved one is no longer in this world, grief is the connecting thread that binds you. As long as you keep kindling the fire, you'll never be apart. ✔️ Avoiding our emotions blocks us from accessing who we really are. Skating along the surface of our feelings leaves us with unfulfilling relationships. Don't be afraid of getting in touch with the raw love in your heart. ✔️ Let yourself grieve. Let it crack you open. Embrace its presence. Isn't it amazing that this beautiful feeling you have is the foundation of all life? ✔️ Use grief to teach you to discover the beauty of your heart. It shouldn't be anything to be ashamed of. Emotions connect us with other living beings. Find how grief feels in your body, and bring it back out into the world as love. ———————————————————————————————— ★★★ About Marie-Elizabeth Mali ★★★ Marie-Elizabeth is the founder of Relationship Alchemy, where she helps growth-oriented women develop clarity and alignment with themselves and their vision, so they can attract or deepen their relationship with their ideal partner and create a fulfilling life without compromising who they are.  ★ TAKE THE “YOUR GROWN-ASS POWER” QUIZ ★ For passionate women having a “Now what?” moment who are ready to turn on their unapologetic power. http://relationshipalchemy.com/power-quiz As a Relationship Alchemist, two-time TEDx Speaker, and host of the Relationship Alchemy podcast, Marie-Elizabeth Mali helps women communicate more effectively and transform patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way of love, connection, and success in relationships and business. Drawing on her Master's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of working with clients, she teaches women how to show up as authentic leaders in their relationships and work instead of twisting themselves to fit in. Marie-Elizabeth's work has been featured in Thrive Global, SWAAY, and Forbes. She is also a published author with an MFA in Poetry from Sarah Lawrence College and an underwater photographer who has a thing for sharks. Learn more at https://relationshipalchemy.com.

In episode #8, we discuss the journey of awakening through personal experiences that can offer us all meaningful lessons. Emphasizing key transformative moments in our lives, we explore the awakening process. Pernilla recounts how a single minute of morning meditation served as her profound journey's entry point. Her encounter with spiritual teacher Sally Kempton was a defining moment in her spiritual development. Pernilla introduces us to the Awakening Mandala - along with the tools and elements - and offers insights on utilizing it effectively. We underline that we already possess all the resources we need for this journey within us. We describe how meditation can help open our hearts to the fundamental message that love is our purpose, guiding us to discover our authentic selves. We end our conversation with a discussion about Sally Kempton's first book written when she was still Swami Durgananda, 'The Heart of Meditation: Pathways to a Deeper Experience', which significantly influenced Pernilla's journey. https://awakening-101.com/awakening-process/ https://abdiassadi.com/shadows-on-the-path https://www.sallykempton.com/ (00:00) Introduction and Awakening Process Discussion: The hosts, Pernilla and Louise, welcome listeners to the podcast, emphasizing the theme that all necessary tools for spiritual growth are inherently within us.  (02:30)  The conversation shifts to personal stories of awakening. Pernilla recounts a pivotal moment in her life when she realized the power of meditation in her spiritual journey. She describes how a simple morning meditation practice opened her heart to deeper self-awareness and connection with the universe. (10:45) Pernilla shares more about her personal journey, highlighting how meditation became a key transformative tool for her. She discusses the initial challenges and how persisting with meditation led to significant shifts in her consciousness and life perspective. (15:20) The impact of meeting her spiritual teacher, Sally Kempton, is discussed. Pernilla talks about how Sally's teachings and guidance deepened her meditation practice and understanding of love and connection. This segment emphasizes the transformative power of spiritual mentorship and community. (22:00) Introduction to the Awakening Mandala, a conceptual tool created by Pernilla to aid in the spiritual journey. They discuss its design, purpose, and how it serves as a visual guide for integrating spiritual practices into daily life. (27:35) The hosts delve into the specific tools and elements of the Awakening Mandala, sharing personal anecdotes to illustrate how each component has played a role in their spiritual development. They discuss practices such as yoga, nature immersion, and conscious living, explaining how these activities support presence, love, and forgiveness. (35:00) The conversation goes deeper into the benefits and experiences of meditation. The hosts share insights on how meditation fosters a deep sense of presence and connection, not just with oneself but with the greater energy of the universe. (40:50) The importance of being present in everyday life is highlighted. They discuss how awakening influences personal relationships, self-awareness, and the ability to find joy and peace in the mundane aspects of life. (45:00) Reflections on the journey of awakening, emphasizing that it is a deeply personal and unique experience for everyone. The hosts encourage listeners to embrace their own paths and to find the practices that resonate with them.

About the Guest Sally Kempton was a master of meditation, yoga philosophy, and practical tantric philosophy. Her retreats and workshops were known for creating breakthroughs, born of her ability to help people turn sublime truths into lived, and life-shifting, experience. Sally spent 20 years as a swami in a Vedic order and studied and taught spiritual wisdom for more than 40 years. She is the author of Awakening Shakti: The Transformative Power of the Goddesses of Yoga and Meditation for the Love of It, a seminal book on basic meditation practice, and wrote the popular Yoga Journal column, Wisdom.  Website: sallykempton.com Instagram: @sallykemptonofficial   In this episode, we discuss: The difference between “presencing reality as feminine” and “presencing as masculine.” The incarnations of Shakti. Deity yoga. A pragmatic approach to spirituality. The essence and spirit of tantra.   Note: This episode was originally published in 2016 and is being republished as a tribute to Sally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode we pay tribute to the beautiful soul Sally Kempton, one of today's most authentic spiritual teachers. Sally left her body on Monday 10th July 2023, in her eightieth year. She was a profound voice of this time contributing to our global community with her teachings and wisdom in life-changing ways. She loved sharing with us, and she treasured the learnings and hope we spread with this podcast. As a spiritual teacher she touched the lives of thousands of people through her books, retreats and courses, and of course her meditations and transmissions.  In this loving tribute we share deep insights into Sally's life path, her teachings and how she has personally touched many in our midst. You hear from Amisha, our podcast host, who was a student of Sally's for almost a decade, and how this has guided and impacted her and her life's work. One of the most powerful aspects of being in Sally's orbit was the community of incredible teachers who loved to be with her. In this tribute we share the tributes of Sianna Sherman and Tara Judelle, who you will know from the podcast as well as many other beautiful yoga teachers, students and friends of Sally who share their heartfelt memories. We hear some of Sally's teachings, part of 'Leading from Soul', her masterclass from our ‘Beautiful Leadership Immersion'. We offer this episode up in reverence to the deep love that Sally brought to this world. Links from this episode and more at allthatweare.org  

In this riveting interview episode with meditation master, intellectual powerhouse & former non-dual tantric monk, Sally Kempton, discussed are the following: Awakening Kundalini Energy  The Power of Initiations Meditation vs. Mindfulness  The Differences Between Religion & Spirituality  What is Tantra & Is It Associated with Sex? How to Work with Goddess & God Energies to Awaken Ourselves  A 9 Minute Tantric Meditation  sallykempton.com Sally's Books: “Meditation for the Love of It” “Awakening Shakti” *My monthly mystic members are getting 2 FREE Meditations from Sally! Become a Monthly Mystic Member Today!   ✨HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!:  The doors for the Modern Mystic Membership are now open! Monthly Mystic Members get access to a library of over 100 tantric yoga, meditation & breathwork classes as well as short “Mystic Hack” videos which have topics including astrology, tarot cards, developing psychic abilities, grounding/protecting/growing your energy and more! Sampling of FREE videos on the elegant Mystic Membership platform:  modernmystic.love ✨I offer profound psychic medium readings modernmystic.love ✨I offer one-on-one  Soul Psyche Mapping Astrology Readings. Book via (*This includes a copy of your birth chart and an audio recording of the session) modernmystic.love ✨Give it a 5 star, 1 line review on Apple Music (takes literally 2 min either from an iPhone or via the Apple Music store on all other devices) or on Spotify. This is HUGE as it helps get it heard more which supports the podcast. ✨Join conscious conversation & community in the Modern Mystic Podcast Private F-book Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/959629444823656/ ✨Get inspiring insights on IG: @modernmysticlove @mystickilkenny

On the day this podcast was published, Sally Kempton left her body. This episode is dedicated to Sally, her teachings, and her indelible imprint on my life and the lives of so many. In this episode we discuss: The Goddess Kali, her teachings, lessons, and shadow aspects The transformational aspects of birth as Kali-esque Female rage and its transmission through generational trauma How to understand Goddesses and deities through myth and mantra

We start by discussing our relationship with our parents and the expression of love and emotions in their generation. We explore the concept of love and how it can be demonstrated through simple acts like planning a family dinner. Pernilla shares a personal anecdote about realizing that love is life's purpose during a retreat with Sally Kempton. We talk about methods for cultivating unconditional love through practices such as simple pranayama and visualization. We emphasize that love transcends verbal communication and the limitations of the mind, residing in a realm of energy and connection beyond words. We end with a discussion of the value of mantra.  Sally Kempton (00:00) Introduction to Unconditional Love: Episode #6 opens with an introduction to the concept of unconditional love and a discussion about the nature of unconditional love, especially towards children and pets. (02:30) Challenges in Family Relationships: Exploring the complexities and challenges of maintaining unconditional love in family relationships. (07:15) Practical Love in Daily Life: Suggestions for expressing love through everyday actions, like meal planning and understanding family members' needs. (12:45) Personal Journey to Understanding Love: Sharing personal experiences that led to a deeper understanding of love. (17:30) Meditation as a Tool for Love: Discussing how meditation can facilitate a deeper connection with love. (22:30) Breathing Techniques for Love Meditation: Instructions on specific breathing techniques to enhance the meditation experience focused on love. (27:00) Role of Mantras in Meditation: The importance and power of mantras in meditation practices. (32:40) Concluding Thoughts on Love and Life: Final reflections on the role of love in personal growth and life.

Stefanie Syman author of The Subtle Body: The Story of Yoga in America The stages of evolution | In 1898 it was crazy and scandalous for whites | Theos Bernard | Vivekananda | Indra Devi makes it more normal | Staying away from metaphysics | Making yoga palatable for the West | Differences in UK | Yoga in the 60s | Psychedelics | The Beatles | Gurus & ashrams | 1970s | Therapeutic yoga | Marshmallow yoga | Transition to Ashtanga & Bikram | Asana as a Trojan horse | What is next for yoga? (more about Stefanie below) Support Us  Subscribe, like, comment and share with your friends Donate: https://keenonyoga.com/donate/ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf Become a Patron:  https://keenonyoga.com/membership/  Exclusive content, yoga & lifestyle tips, live Zoom meet-ups & more.  €10 per month, cancel at any time. Connect With Keen On Yoga Instagram Keen on Yoga: https://www.instagram.com/keen_on_yoga/ Instagram Adam Keen: https://www.instagram.com/adam_keen_ashtanga/ Website: https://keenonyoga.com/ Stefanie is an author and company builder. She's practised (mostly) Ashtanga Yoga for 25+ years. She is the author of The Subtle Body, The Story of Yoga in America Yoga's history in America is longer and richer than even its most devoted practitioners realize. It was present in Emerson's New England, and by the turn of the twentieth century, it was fashionable among the leisure class. And yet when Americans first learned about yoga, what they learned was that it was a dangerous, alien practice that would corrupt body and soul. A century later, you can find yoga in gyms, malls, and even hospitals, and the arrival of a yoga studio in a neighbourhood is a signal of cosmopolitanism. How did it happen? It did so, Stefanie Syman explains, through a succession of charismatic yoga teachers, who risked charges of charlatanism as they promoted yoga in America, and through generations of yoga students, who were deemed unbalanced or even insane for their efforts. "The Subtle Body," tells the stories of these people, including Henry David Thoreau, Pierre A. Bernard, Margaret Woodrow Wilson, Christopher Isherwood, Sally Kempton, and Indra Devi. From New England, the book moves to New York City and its new suburbs between the wars, to colonial India, to postwar Los Angeles, to Haight-Ashbury in its heyday, and back to New York City post-9/11. In vivid chapters, it takes in celebrities from Gloria Swanson and George Harrison to Christy Turlington and Madonna. And it offers a fresh view of American society, showing how a seemingly arcane and foreign practice is as deeply rooted here as baseball or ballet. This epic account of yoga's rise is absorbing and often inspiring - a major contribution to our understanding of our society.

In this video, we explore the path of visionary thinker Sally Kempton. We talk about her life's journey that lead her to being an iconic teacher and author. If you're looking for a way to connect with your inner spirituality, then you'll want to hear this podcast. Sally Kempton is a visionary and her work as a Zen and Tantra teacher is filled with wisdom and insight. Sally helps us explore her approach and how her teachings can be applied to everyday life. Connect with us: Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBpageWF Instagram: https://bit.ly/RealWisdomFeed WisdomFeed Website: https://bit.ly/WisdomFeedHome BetterListen Website: https://bit.ly/BetterListenWebsite Free Resources: https://bit.ly/FreeResourcesFromWisdomFeed 

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

Staying present and mindful in business can be hard for even the most dedicated yoga professional.   In this episode, Anne Muhlethaler joins us to share insight and tips for how she keeps herself tuned into her inner voice in a noisy world.   Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or find it at www.theyogapropodcast.com   Anne is a 250 RYT yoga teacher and a certified mindfulness and meditation teacher who has studied with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield as well as taken many workshops with world-renowned teachers such as Sally Kempton, Pema Chödrön, and Annie Carpenter. She teaches on Zoom and through guided meditations on her website, YouTube, Instagram and via her podcast, Out of the Clouds.     Topics: -Anne's yoga introduction -Letting go of perfection in your business -Mindfulness in the midst of turmoil -Getting clear on who what kind of experience you want to provide -Digging deeply into your intention to find your purpose -Mindful communication in your business -How to stay present when running your business -Listening to your inner voice -Why journaling can help you be more mindful in your business -Where yoga philosophy and ethical principles fit in to running a business -Finding trust in yourself through the Yamas and NIyamas -Reclaiming passion and leaning in to all of your interests -Finding gratitude in troubling situations -How she found her passion -Intergenerational downloads -Non-attachment and finding your authentic self by releasing judgements     Please fill out our survey and receive a FREE I'm a Yoga Pro sticker! https://lynxshort.com/podcastsurvey   Would you or someone you know make a great guest?   Apply with this podcast guest form and waiver https://forms.gle/wGDiv3i1ZSDAzu8o6     Connect with Anne: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-v-muhlethaler/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/annvi/ https://www.instagram.com/_outoftheclouds/   Website: https://annevmuhlethaler.com/   Podcast Out of the Clouds: https://annevmuhlethaler.com/out-of-the-clouds/the-podcast/   Guided meditations: https://insighttimer.com/annevmuhlethaler https://annevmuhlethaler.com/mindfulness-meditation/   Podcast Waking Heart https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/out-of-the-clouds-waking-heart/id1659286036   For one on one meditation sessions: https://calendly.com/out-of-the-clouds   Coaching and consulting practice: https://avm.consulting/   Stephen Colbert and Anderson Cooper interview https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/all-there-is-with-anderson-cooper/episodes/ae2f9ebb-1bc6-4d47-b0f0-af17008dcd0c   Connect with Pamela: www.theyogapropodcast.com www.instagram.com/gratefullypamela   Email: info@interoceptiveperformance.com   Music:  The State of Things (The Bouncy Song) by Rena Wren is used with permission.   www.renawrenmusic.com

This episode of Chitheads is a talk from Sally Kempton republished from Embodied Philosophy's 2017 Radical Body Conference.  In this episode, Sally talks about Goddess practice as a spiritual technology and provides guided practices experiencing the divine feminine through the breath, through being seen by the divine, and through a formal meditation on the goddess Lalita. About the Guest Sally Kempton is a master of meditation, yoga philosophy, and practical tantric philosophy. Her retreats and workshops are known for creating breakthroughs, born of her ability to help people turn sublime truths into lived, and life-shifting, experience. Sally spent 20 years as a swami in a Vedic order and has been studying and teaching spiritual wisdom for 40 years. She is the author of Awakening Shakti: The Transformative Power of the Goddesses of Yoga and Meditation for the Love of It, a seminal book on basic meditation practice, and writes the popular Yoga Journal column, Wisdom. Learn more at sallykempton.com. In this episode, we discuss: Goddess practice as a spiritual technology. Sacred Feminine practice in tantric practice. Experiencing Archetypal Goddess energies. Fast-tracking awakening through the empowerment that Goddess gives us. Three core practices for invoking Goddess. The breath as a vehicle through which Goddess flows into your body. Lalita energy as a model for the feminine, as self-empowered blissfulness, and the force behind genuine creativity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this deep conversation with renowned spiritual teacher Sally Kempton, author of Awakening Shakti: The Transformative Power of the Goddesses of Yoga and Meditation for the Love of It, we dive deeply into a variety of valuable topics, such as the practical implications of nonduality, the relational aspect of spirituality, working with personifications of the Divine, and meditation as play. And Sally leads us in a guided meditation.  Find books from Philip Goldberg and other MindBodySpirit.fm podcast hosts in our online store Connect with Philip Goldberg - Author, Spiritual Teacher, Speaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Known in the yoga world as THE teachers' teacher, Annie Carpenter (@anniecarpentersmartflow) shares her story with Anne, who has been an avid student, first via online platform Glo.com, before attending live Zoom classes and IRL workshops with her in 2022. Annie's journey starts in Virginia, but she tells Anne how she found her path early on with dance, leading her to the Martha Graham company and New York City. From getting a scholarship to working at the junior company and briefly joining the main company, Annie found a calling in what she refers to as authentic self-movement and in teaching at the Martha Graham Center. An introvert, she shares with Anne how yoga became an essential part of her life, thanks to Integral yoga (Swami Satchidananda's school) which felt like a refuge from the competitiveness of the dance world.Annie explains how after a trip to LA and a conversation with her teacher Maty Ezraty, she impulsively relocated to the West Coast and turned to teaching yoga full time, training at Yoga Works under Maty and Lisa Walford. They go on to talk about teaching, about Annie's movement principles and energy, how to create inspiration for students, and why Annie founded her own yoga school, Smart Flow Yoga. Annie also shares why continuing to evolve is essential, as well as learning to let go of preconceived notions. She explains how she has learnt to tap into her students' expectations rather than relying on her own. Now based in Northern California, the teacher, who turned 65 this year, also talks about the stages of life, or ashrams, and she is learning to ‘retire' whatever is not supportive in her practice. Quoting Noam Chomsky, she says: "If you are teaching today what you were teaching five years ago, either your field is dead, or you are.” Annie also reveals  her passion for bird-watching, her mindfulness and pranayama practices, and how learning to be still was the doorway to her meditation practice. Finally, she answers the most delicate and profound question of all, one that Annie regularly asks her students: who is Annie? A joyous, profoundly thoughtful and inspiring interview. Enjoy! ***You can find Annie at https://www.smartflowyoga.com/about-annie-carpenter/on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anniecarpentersmartflow/and on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/annie.carpenter1And all details for her upcoming class schedule and teacher trainings are available here  - https://www.smartflowyoga.com/or find Annie's classes on Glo - https://www.glo.com/Selected links from episodeMartha Graham on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_GrahamAnd https://marthagraham.org/The classic piece Appalachian Spring - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM5-CsI713gIntegral Yoga - https://integralyoga.org/Savasana pose - https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/6582/savasanaAli McGraw Yoga, Mind & Body - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmW5Og4VBg8Eric Schiffman - https://erichschiffmann.com/Sally Kempton - https://www.sallykempton.com/Swami Satchidananda - https://integralyoga.org/founder/Maty Ezrati - https://matyezraty.com/Kia Miller - https://www.kiamiller.com/Triyoga London - https://triyoga.co.uk/Diana Rilov - https://www.dianarilov.com/Feldenkreis - https://feldenkrais.com/Alexander Technique - https://alexandertechnique.com/Bonnie Bainbridgecohen - https://bonniebainbridgecohen.com/The Glo Podcast - https://podcast.glo.com/The yoga sutras of Patanjali - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga_Sutras_of_PatanjaliSiddhis - https://www.thecontemplativelife.org/blog/yoga-sutras-patanjali-siddhis-mystic-powersThe prothonotary warbler - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prothonotary_warblerSlow birding, the book by Joan E. Strassmann - https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Birding-Science-Enjoying-Backyard/dp/B09SN7L7WMScrub jays - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_scrub_jayThe four ashrams of life - https://yogasvi.com/the-four-ashrams-of-life/Abhinivesha - https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/5533/abhiniveshaAnnie's favourite word 'molt' - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moltOut of the Clouds' playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Viqm1uiiHtM5Y0FwTCtFR?si=9c1d46979d784abaAnnie's choice for what song best represents her is I'll Take You There by the Staple Singers - https://open.spotify.com/track/5xHfZxFBcMA2akGVMM1bdk?si=fb01ff20b53c42b7An Immense world by Ed Yong https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59575939-an-immense-world***If you enjoyed this episode, click subscribe for more, and consider writing a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, we really appreciate your support and feedback. And thank you  so much for listening! For all notes and transcripts, please visit Out Of The Clouds on Simplecast - https://out-of-the-clouds.simplecast.com/  Sign up for Anne's email newsletter for more from Out of the Clouds at https://annevmuhlethaler.com. Follow Anne: IG: @_outoftheclouds or  @annvi   

Nada Ghazal (@NadaGhazalJewelry) is a jewellery designer and entrepreneur based in Beirut, Lebanon. In this episode of Out of the Clouds,  she shares the story of her relationship with design and creativity with host Anne Muhlethaler. Growing up, Nada shares that she was always fascinated by adorning herself, and while she spent a lot of time painting, she was also making her own jewellery and shoes with the help of local artisans. Even back then, she remembers that her desire was to create objects that would connect her to other people. Nada tells how she landed in graphic design since there weren't any jewellery or fashion courses in Beirut at the time, and which tilted her career towards advertising, giving her resources to start her own brand. Nada recalls how she quit her fancy agency job in Dubai on her 30th birthday, in order not to start her company ‘too late.'The talented creative explains how her vision was to develop an individualistic line, that would be timeless but with jewellery that can be worn day to night — not be left in a safe. And from the start, Nada wanted to have the atelier under the same roof as the rest of the team. Having lived through war and, more recently, survived the terrifying blast that destroyed part of the Lebanese capital, Nada movingly recounts how she strives to translate her experiences into her pieces, even turning a painful feeling into something beautiful. She also talks eloquently about her deep connection to her city, her muse, which she feels has a soul or a spirit all of its own and what inspires her and gives her the courage to get back on her feet, rebuild and start again. The two finish by discussing Nada's wellness and grounding rituals, which include a regular breathing practice in the morning, and her favorite guided meditations. A moving and inspiring interview. Happy listening! ***You can find Nada Ghazal on her website : https://www.nadaghazal.com/en/homeOn Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nadaghazaljewelry/On TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nadaghazaljewelryOn Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NadaGhazalJewelryOn Pinterest -  https://www.pinterest.ch/NadaGhazalJewelry/On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/NadaGJewelryAnd finally on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nadaghazaljewelry/The meditation teacher Sally Kempton - https://www.sallykempton.com/Imagine by John Lennon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOgFZfRVawwThe book 'Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian L Weiss - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34452.Many_Lives_Many_Masters*** If you enjoyed this episode, click subscribe for more, and consider writing a review of the show on Apple Podcasts, we really appreciate your support and feedback. And thank you  so much for listening! For all notes and transcripts, please visit Out Of The Clouds on Simplecast - https://out-of-the-clouds.simplecast.com/  Sign up for Anne's email newsletter for more from Out of the Clouds at https://annevmuhlethaler.com. Follow Anne: Twitter: @annvi  IG: @_outoftheclouds  

Spirit Matters continues its brief hiatus. Meanwhile, here is another offering from the special series of interviews Phil did for Unity Online Radio in the spring of 2021, under the title of his book Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times. In this episode, "Living in the Heart with Sally Kempton," the longtime spiritual teacher and author of "Meditation for the Love of It" shares yogic wisdom for building resilience; finding meaning in upsets; developing the inner witness; and integrating the energy centers of the mind, heart, and belly.

Sally Kempton is a former Swami who Elizabeth Gilbert calls "one of the best meditation teachers in the world" who "manages to fearlessly explore the outer reaches of the universe without ever losing the voice of your dear friend from just around the block." We'll be exploring meditation with the Vijnana Bhairava - but don't let the name intimidate you! Sally makes this mystical tantric practice incredibly approachable and engaging. Listen in and learn how every human experience can become a portal to the infinite as we explore this approach which uses body, breath, and even emotions and sensory pleasure to take us into meditation.

Sally Kempton is a former Swami who Elizabeth Gilbert calls "one of the best meditation teachers in the world" who "manages to fearlessly explore the outer reaches of the universe without ever losing the voice of your dear friend from just around the block." We'll be exploring meditation with the Vijnana Bhairava - but don't let the name intimidate you! Sally makes this mystical tantric practice incredibly approachable and engaging. Listen in and learn how every human experience can become a portal to the infinite as we explore this approach which uses body, breath, and even emotions and sensory pleasure to take us into meditation.

Practicing yoga since the early 1970s, internationally respected teacher Sally Durgananda Kempton is a master at transmitting meditation and at applying spiritual, yogic and tantric teachings to daily life situations. Sally spent 20 years as a swami in a Vedic tradition. A deep practitioner with profound knowledge of both the traditional and the contemporary aspects of inner life, she is the author of The Heart of Meditation, Awakening Shakti, and Doorways to the Infinite, and she wrote Yoga Journal's monthly Wisdom column for many years.Tune in here for a conversation between Sally and Mark about what living a spiritual life with yoga and tantra can mean in the modern world. Episode highlights: Tuning into spirituality as the graceful, loving, omnipresent awareness of deeply benign energy one can tap into amid all of life's circumstances;Bringing spirit, shakti, eros, into everything;Tantra as a diverse array of practices;Having a daily yoga practice that pertains directly to daily life;Cultivating complete awareness of being fully and brightly alive;Receiving teachings from an inspiring source;Being a feminist while living the life of an initiated swami;Tantric initiation and matters of caste and gender;Opening to all of what we feel and experience in ways we can face with abiding love.Links Mentioned: Sally Kempton's WebsiteBeYogi Insurance - $15 off your new policy (click link or use discount code: YOGAROOM at checkout) OfferingTree + 50% monthly or 15% annual subscription to your all-in-one business tool (click link or use discount code: YOGAROOM at checkout) Complete list of the Show Notes Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sally Kempton Is a meditation teacher and author. As a young successful journalist and feminist living in New York in the early 70s Sally had an awakening experience after dropping acid for the first time. This got her interested in meditation and yoga and led her to become a monastic under the guidance of the Indian yogi Swami Muktananda For the next twenty years, she studied and practiced Hindu Vedanta and the north Indian tantric tradition of Kashmiri Shaivism, traveling and teaching with Muktananda and living in an ashram In 2002 she disrobed and took to creating new teaching paths which she considered more suitable for the 21st century, integrating neurobiology and psychology and working with likes of integrative philosopher Ken Wilbur Her teachings are based on Tantra, in particular deity practices involving deep and transformative visualizations, invoking and embodying the qualities of Hindu goddesses like Lakshmi and Saraswathi This style of visualization is common to most traditions but often involves male figures. Sally transformed this by focusing on the feminine energies instead She is the author of the books Awakening Shakti and Meditation for the Love of it and leads workshops worldwide I met sally at one her workshops in London which I signed up for after reading her book Awakening Shakti and she kindly agreed to a podcast interview You can find out more about Sally, her teachings and books, and so on at her website sallykempton.com Enjoy

Sally Kempton is a former Swami who Elizabeth Gilbert calls "one of the best meditation teachers in the world" who "manages to fearlessly explore the outer reaches of the universe without ever losing the voice of your dear friend from just around the block." We'll be exploring meditation with the Vijnana Bhairava - but don't let the name intimidate you! Sally makes this mystical tantric practice incredibly approachable and engaging. Listen in and learn how every human experience can become a portal to the infinite as we explore this approach which uses body, breath, and even emotions and sensory pleasure to take us into meditation.

Sally Kempton is a former Swami who Elizabeth Gilbert calls "one of the best meditation teachers in the world" who "manages to fearlessly explore the outer reaches of the universe without ever losing the voice of your dear friend from just around the block." We'll be exploring meditation with the Vijnana Bhairava - but don't let the name intimidate you! Sally makes this mystical tantric practice incredibly approachable and engaging. Listen in and learn how every human experience can become a portal to the infinite as we explore this approach which uses body, breath, and even emotions and sensory pleasure to take us into meditation.

This week's guest is Sally Kempton. One evening in the early 1970s, while sitting in her Manhattan living room, Sally Kempton experienced kundalini awakening. The experience lasted for 24 hours and turned her life around.At the time, Kempton had a flourishing career as a New York journalist, writing on popular culture, the arts, and feminist issues for Esquire, the New York Times, New York magazine, and The Village Voice. An early voice in the second-wave feminist movement, spirituality was the last thing on her agenda. But her experience that night affected her so powerfully that within a year she had given up her career to immerse herself fully as a student and teacher of spiritual awareness.Two years later, she encountered her Guru, the enlightened Siddha master, Swami Muktananda, and became his full-time student. Kempton studied and traveled with Muktananda from 1974 until his passing in 1982. She edited many of his books, received intensive training in the texts of Vedanta, yoga, and the north Indian tantric tradition of Kashmir Shaivism, and taught courses around the world. In 1982, Muktananda initiated her into the traditional Saraswati order of Indian swamis, or monks, and gave her the name Swami Durgananda. For the next twenty years, she served as a teacher in the Siddha Yoga meditation community. She created and taught workshops, courses and trainings in meditation and spiritual wisdom, served for a time as editor of the spiritual magazine Darshan, and wrote extensively on all aspects of spiritual life.Sally is also the author of the hugely popular books “Meditation for the Love of It” and “Awakening Shakti“. You can connect with Sally via her website https://www.sallykempton.com/Follow Sunita on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sunita_patil/ for up to date Support the show Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sunitayoga)

If you want to support this show, leave us a review on apple podcasts, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram. We also have the patreon over at patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism where you can help ensure our forward momentum! This new year and special 50th episode of 21CV launches with a bang as we sit down in person with the owners of From the Heart Yoga, Rick Powell and Behjne Mason. Practitioners and teachers for well over 25 years, they join us on the show to talk about what exactly yoga is, how we can find a discipline with it, and how it has transformed over the past thirty years. Behnje is an E-RYT 500 Certified Hatha Yoga teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience. She began her study of Yoga in 1989 and dedicated many years. She received her certification in Anusara Yoga from John Friend in 2004 and served on the National Certification Board for Anusara Yoga for 8+ years. In 2013, Behnje completed Desiree Rumbaugh's Wisdom Warriors training. Behnje continues her studies with Dr. Douglas Brooks, Jamie Allison, Sianna Sherman, Sonam Targee, Sally Kempton, and Manoj Chalam. Behnje is inspired by Yoga's ability to connect people to the wisdom of the heart. It is from this enthusiasm that she is honored to be representing such a rich and elegant method of Hatha Yoga. Rick has studied Tai-Chi Jeung and Tai Chi Praying Mantis Kung Fu with Sifu Lee, Hoa Yen since 1984. In 1987 Rick was accepted as an "In door" Disciple of Sifu Lee Hoa Yen. In 1990 Sifu Lee granted him 1 of the 5 teaching certifications he has given out since moving to America. In 1990 Rick began practicing yoga and in 2008 received his certification in Anusara Yoga. He is currently an E-RYT 500 Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher who has studied with John Friend, Behnje Masson and many other great Teachers. Rick is dedicated to preserving these beautiful health&martial art forms and passing them on with patience, integrity, and accuracy. SHOW TOPICS:  - What is yoga - How is it possible to be disconnected from ourselves? - Their 30 year journey - Yogas evolution into what it is today - Studentship and appropriation - Importance of the long view - Yana Yoga - Mudras - Spiritual Bypassing LINKS:  fromtheheartyoga.com

In this week's episode, Stacy and Sam talk with Sally Kempton about the importance of cultivating a Mantra practice. Sally is a widely respected teacher of meditation and spiritual wisdom, known for her capacity to kindle meditative states in others, and to help students work with meditative experience as a framework for practical life-change. A former journalist who wrote for Esquire, New York, and the Village Voice, she has spent over four decades practicing, teaching, and writing on meditation and spiritual philosophy.  Sally spent 20 years as a swami in a traditional Vedic order of monks. She is deeply trained in the teachings of Kashmir Shaivism, Vedanta and other aspects of yoga philosophy.  Sally is the author of the best-selling book, Awakening Shakti: The Transformative Power of the Goddesses of Yoga, and of Meditation for the Love of It,” which Spirituality and Health magazine called “the meditation book your heart wants you to read”. Her audio program, Doorways to the Infinite: The Art and Practice of Tantric Meditation, was released by Sounds True in 2014.  She is on the faculty at Esalen, Kripalu, and 1440 Multiversity, teaches meditation on the websites http://glo.com/ (Glo.com), http://gaia.com/ (Gaia.com), and http://yogajournal.com/ (Yogajournal.com), and is a former contributing editor at Yoga Journal. Sally teaches regular online courses and seminars on meditation and spiritual philosophy, and leads retreats and workshops in the U.S., Canada and Europe.  Sally's Links: Website: https://www.sallykempton.com/ (https://www.sallykempton.com/) **Sally is providing a $50 discount to her course, "Cultivating Shakti" exclusively for Be the Love Podcast listeners!! Use the code, BETHELOVE at checkout to get the discount.** Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sallykemptonawakenedheart (https://www.facebook.com/sallykemptonawakenedheart) Be the Love Links: Website: https://www.bethelovepodcast.com/ (https://www.bethelovepodcast.com/) Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/bethelovepodcast (https://www.facebook.com/bethelovepodcast) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be_the_love_podcast/ (@bethelovepodcast) YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6GvpAkucjPbLvv-S492NQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6GvpAkucjPbLvv-S492NQ) Patreon Website: https://www.patreon.com/bethelovepodcast (https://www.patreon.com/bethelovepodcast) To donate to the Kimote Foundation: https://gofund.me/969a4863 (https://gofund.me/969a4863) If you would like to learn more about becoming a Donor, Mentor, Volunteer or Sponsor, please email Kimote Foundation Director, Eric Kifampa at: kicouganda@gmail.com or go to the foundations Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Kimote-Foundation-412600252444953/ (https://www.facebook.com/Kimote-Foundation-412600252444953/) Heatherlyn's website: https://www.heatherlynmusic.com/ (https://www.heatherlynmusic.com/)

Obsessed with peak performance in the body, Lisa Witter then progressed into human potential for the mind, and finally moved into the psycho-spiritual realms to maximize evolutionary growth. She worked alongside luminaries like Barbara Max Hubbard and served on the board of directors for the Foundation for Conscious Evolution and the Center for Integral Wisdom. Now Lisa helps people break free of the anxiety, stress, worry and overwhelm caused by repeating the same mistakes over and over with her Karma Clearing Process™. Watch this interview for keen insights into karma and how to clear it. FREE GIFT: Reshape Your Destiny Masterclass https://www.karmic-warrior.com/ More About Lisa Witter As a psycho-spiritual counselor and coach, I've spent over 20 years working with spiritually-minded, high performing, professional women (and men) who want to break free of the anxiety, stress, worry and overwhelm caused by repeating the same mistakes over and over. Most of my clients have already invested in therapy, coaching, personal and spiritual growth programs but have hit a plateau and can't seem to break through to the ‘next level' no matter what they try. Using my Karma Clearing Process™ I help my clients to manage all the responsibilities of their personal and professional lives with inner-calm, focus and emotional resilience and to live a life of meaning, purpose and deep gratification. I have been privileged to work side-by-side with some of today's most influential luminaries and thought leaders in evolutionary spirituality, most notably the late Barbara Marx Hubbard. I have also served on the board of directors for the Foundation for Conscious Evolution and the Center for Integral Wisdom along with people like Ken Wilbur, Sally Kempton, John Gray and Warren Farrell. I am currently a member of the Conscious Leadership Guild, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing conscious leadership into organizations, communities and the world at large, and a member of the Association for Spiritual Integrity dedicated to ethical practice and transforming the paradigm of spiritual leadership. On the personal side of things… I'm a seriously devoted meditation and yoga practitioner, an initiate in the linage of Kriya Yoga and a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. I'm blessed to have a wonderful and loving husband and a beautiful daughter who is in college. Connect with Lisa: Website: https://www.karmic-warrior.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lengles3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaengles/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisaengles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaengles/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LisaEngles   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR – KERRI HUMMINGBIRD SAMI I love mentoring women to rewrite the story of their lives through inner transformation, connection to essence, remembrance of purpose, and realignment to authenticity and truth. If you don't want to settle for anything less than a life of passion and purpose, book a Discovery Call and let's talk! Schedule today! http://bit.ly/2CpFHFZ FREE GIFT: The Love Mastery Game, an oracle for revealing your soul's curriculum in every day challenges. http://www.kerrihummingbird.com/play Do you lack the confidence to trust yourself and go for what you want? When you take actions towards your dreams, does self-doubt infect your certainty? Do you find yourself distracting and numbing while also feeling something is missing inside? Do you feel disrespected and like your wisdom is being dismissed? Do you have a hard time asking for what you need? You may benefit from healing the Mother Wound and reconnecting with the Divine Mother for love. Find out more at www.motherwoundbook.com You may be a member of The Second Wave, here to uplift human consciousness from the inside out by healing patterns of suffering that run through your ancestry. Find out about “The Second Wave: Transcending the Huma...

Spiritual teacher and author of Meditation for the Love of It, Sally Kempton shares yogic wisdom for building resilience, finding meaning in upsets, developing the inner witness, and integrating the energy centers of the mind, heart, and belly.

A short and sweet powerful guided meditation by Bryre, to awaken Kali's fierce transformative energy, this guided meditation is from Sally Kempton's book Awakening Shakti.  Invoke Kali for: Transformative strength  Burning limitations and karmic veils  Purifying the inner body and the chakras  Awakening the kundalini energy and inspiring her to rise  Discovering the truth in a confusing situation  Letting go of outmoded structures or egoic tendencies   Seeing into the mysteries of life and death All forms of enlightenment Purifying and strengthening the heart Transcendent ecstasy in meditation, lovemaking, or in the midst of trouble

This week on The Practice, Sally Kempton, a former swami in a Vedic tradition and the best-selling author of mediation and Tantra books, teaches a 16-minute Central Channel breathing practice will help you cultivate awareness of subtle energy. For more practices like this and to study Tantra with Sally Kempton, visit yogajournal.com/courses.

In this 16-minute practice, Sally Kempton, a former swami in a Vedic tradition and the best-selling author of mediation and Tantra books, teaches a breathing practice may begin to reveal that the vastness of the universe can be experienced as a part of your own awareness. To study with Sally, take her six-week online education course with Yoga Journal: Tantra 101.

This week on the Practice, Sally Kempton, a former swami in a Vedic tradition and the best-selling author of mediation and Tantra books, teaches a 6-minute mantra practice. Hamsa, meaning I Am That, is a fundamental mantra that flows into your heart and helps you invoke your true self. To study more with Sally, take her Tantra 101 class with Yoga Journal.

Today's mini meditation is an invitation to give our hearts over to our meditation practice. Not to hold back or to judge, but to say yes to each and every inner experience. YES to the daydream YES to the repetitive thoughts YES to falling asleep YES to the blah and YES to majesty. As we trust what unfolds, the unfolding becomes more meaningful. Join me for today's mini episode of The Mindful Minute. Within this meditation, you will hear a few beautiful phrases inviting our bodies, minds and hearts deeper into the practice. These phrases were originally written by meditation teacher Sally Kempton and are discussed in more detail in the 10/15/20 episode of The Mindful Minute “Giving It Up to Grace {part 2}”. Enjoy! These mini meditations are meant to support a daily home practice. Tune in every Monday to find your practice for the week! Full episodes are released every Thursday for a longer, deeper practice. You can practice with me live each Monday as I record this podcast. My virtual meditation class includes time for Q&A and a chance to connect with me personally! https://www.union.fit/orgs/meryl-arnett **Use code: Mindful5 to get your first class for $5!** Even better, if you enjoyed today's episode, leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts, screenshot it and send it to meryl@merylarnett.com to get your first live class with me FOR FREE! ***Did you know I have a FREE Meditation Starter Kit on my website merylarnett.com? It is full of my favorite tips, stories and ideas for starting and maintaining a daily meditation practice. Grab your copy today! --> http://bit.ly/meditationstarterkit *** Connect with me on Instagram {@merylarnett} to get bonus meditation tips, mini-meditations, and the occasional baby spam: https://www.instagram.com/merylarnett/ #meditatewithmeryl

In this riveting conversation I have with meditation master, intellectual powerhouse & former non-dual tantric monk, Sally Kempton, we discuss: the power of initiations; tapping into the invisible as well as the visible; the awakening of Kundalini Energy (one's spiritual energy) & why meditate? Is there a difference between Mindfulness & Meditation and also what's the difference between Religion & Spirituality? So many juicy topics are covered including how meditation opens up one's intuition.    Sally's Books: “Meditation for the Love of It” “Awakening Shakti” sallykempton.com

What is Tantra? Why is it such a potent path for opening doorways of awareness and upleveling our lives in this modern day age? How can we apply its wisdom from working with both our pleasant & more challenging emotions and embrace all moments as doorways to the Divine? Why is Tantra often associated with sex? In this sumptuous conversation that I have with meditation master, intellectual powerhouse & former non-dual tantric monk, Sally Kempton, we also delve into the practices of working with Indian goddess & god energies to awaken qualities within ourselves and within our lives & relationships that we wish to engender. Also covered are strategies for starting, enlivening and/or continuing a meditation practice.  *Bonus: the conversation concludes with a 9 minute tantric meditation that can be done separately as well and can become a daily support to your practice. Sally's Books: “Meditation for the Love of It” “Awakening Shakti” sallykempton.com

Super Soul Sunday! Today I read a quote from Sally Kempton on Loneliness and read the stunningly gorgeous and timely poem The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer. I read it years ago but it has never meant more than it means to me right now when we're co-creating a new paradigm through which we see each other and connect. And of course, our daily koshas sit where we commit to the power of awareness and recognizing our wholeness. May it be of benefit! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoopsits/support

Join me in for an in-depth interview with world renowned master yoga and meditation teacher, Sally Kempton. In this episode we discuss how conscious is everything, from a Tantrc perspective. We also talk about the difference between Tantric Shaivism and the Shankacharya lineages and how these are both yogic practices.

Sally Kempton, meditation teacher, author of Meditation for the Love of It and Awakening Shakti talks about the opportunity we have to know our interconnectedness by connecting to the divine substratum of all of life. She offers insights about the divine feminine and the gender revolution we are currently experiencing. sallykempton.org. First broadcast on KPFK on June 13, 2018.

Eighth Container of Love: The Invisible   After a few millennia of patriarchy, the goddess, at last, is being heard and seen and felt in the land. Where do we find her? In our hearts, our bodies, our minds, our very cells. And who better to help us hear Her wisdom and feel her presence than Sally Kempton, author of Awakening Shakti. Enter the circle, as Sally intones the living presence of Mother Matangi, Durga. Kali, and more. Be with us as the goddess moves out of the Invisible and into our lives.  

Sally Kempton's new book, shows everyone, both men and women - how to participate in, and benefit from, the healing power of goddess energy. Sally gives us a mythic manual for a new kind of feminism - feminism of the soul. This is a good thing because humanity needs feminine power now as both a healing tonic and a source of reinvention. In this podcast Kelly Howell and Sally Kempton discuss how to invoke the transformative power of the Hindu goddesses through meditation, mantra, visualization and active engagement. At the end of this podcast is an introductory guided meditation to embody the energy of Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance and good fortune. For more information on Sally, visit www.SallyKempton.com http://loaradionetwork.com/theatre-of-the-mind

The Call to Awaken Sally Kempton has studied and taught the wisdom of yoga for 45 years. A highly regarded teacher of meditation and spiritual philosophy, Sally writes the popular Yoga Journal column, “Wisdom.” In Awakening Shakti, she introduces the pantheon of Hindu goddesses not as beings out there, but as qualities in here. She opens the book explaining Tantra and the Tantric philosophies—and at last I understand! It's a very juicy book and we'll have a very juicy conversation. (Just call me Saraswati!)