Podcasts about samskaras

In this soul-stirring mini-episode of The Skeptic Metaphysicians, Will takes us on a journey through Chapter 27 of Living Untethered by Michael Singer, the profound follow-up to the best-selling The Untethered Soul. Titled “The Paradigm Shift,” this short but mighty chapter challenges everything we think we want in life — and reveals what we actually seek beneath it all: unconditional love, joy, and inner freedom. Will breaks down the elusive concept of samskaras — the thought patterns and emotional imprints that shape our reactions, expectations, and attachments — and explores how releasing them is the true path to lasting fulfillment. This is consciousness expansion at its finest, served with Will's authentic reflections, real-life applications, and a relatable story about getting cut off in traffic that'll have you rethinking your next road rage moment.If you've ever felt trapped by your own reactions, desires, or emotional loops, this episode will absolutely resonate.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why what you want might not be what you really want• The true meaning of spiritual freedom and how to attain it• How samskaras shape your reality (and how to release them)• The real “paradigm shift” that leads to a joyful, untethered life• Will's candid reflections on applying these insights in daily lifeLiving Untethered is a game-changer — but it's not light reading. As Will explains, it's dense, deep, and transformational… if you're ready to let it in.Have you read Living Untethered? What did YOU think of this chapter?We'd love to hear from you!• Leave a voicemail or message at SkepticMetaphysician.com• Email Will directly: will@skepticmetaphysician.comAbout the Show: The Skeptic Metaphysicians explores the path between science and spirituality, offering insights on spiritual awakening, energy healing, mind-body connection, and so much more — all through the eyes of curious skeptics who've seen just enough to keep digging. Keyword Highlights: Spiritual Awakening, Consciousness Expansion, Mind-Body Connection, Letting Go, Samskaras, Energy Healing, Skeptical SpiritualityThanks for tuning in. If this chapter moved you even half as much as it did Will, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the show with someone else on the path. Until next time… stay curious, stay open, and take care of yourself.

Have you ever felt like your personal triggers or limiting patterns have restricted the growth of your business? Or maybe you've noticed they've kept you stuck, halting progress on your personal goals? Perhaps you're doing all the "right" things in your business, yet you remain blocked by some invisible barrier that you can't decipher and haven't been able to overcome. Today, I'm bringing my favorite yoga teaching into the world of business and goal achievement to help you understand how to finally melt away those barriers that seem to block you at every turn. Join me to learn how you can achieve your goals with confidence and freedom. Mentioned in the episode:  Get on the waitlist for The A.L.I.G.N. Method Course here Check out Maria Brito's Wellness Retreats

Samskaras are thought of as patterns, mental impressions, recollections, or physiological imprints. In yoga philosophy, it is believed that every action or intent creates a samskara in a person's mind. These samskaras then live in a person and manifest as tendencies, karmic impulses, or dispositions throughout their life.Namaste

Title: Buddhi Yoga: Art of Working Intelligently18th Chapter: verses 57, 58, 59, 60, 6157th verse: “Mentally offer all actions to Me. Buddhi Yoga is the tool with which you should live and work in this world.”Buddhi Yoga refers to purified intellect. It is the higher faculty of the human mind that enables us to perform our actions without obsessive attachment to the outcome. Our actions sometimes yield favorable results and sometimes unfavorable results. When the mind reacts to unfavorable results, we become anxious. Buddhi Yoga enables us to remain calm even if results are not favorable.The 1st and 2nd verses of the 4th chapter refer to Rajarshi. Rajarshi is a person who has the dual qualities of a king (Rajatvam) and a saint (Rishitvam). As a king, he has great prosperity, dynamism and efficiency. As a saint, he has a calm attitude, can see far into things, and understands the limitations and impermanence of his wealth and powers. Buddhi Yoga means working with the refined intelligence of a Rajarshi.From an advaitic sense, Buddhi Yoga means living and working in this world with the understanding of the transient  nature of the empirical world.The 25th verse of the 3rd chapter contrasts two types of people. (1) Those who work hard with motive and are ignorant of the higher philosophy of Karma-Yoga. For them, every small problem becomes a big headache (2) Those who work equally hard, but who are grounded in Karma-Yoga, and see their work as Swadharma. They are not worried and are called Vidwan.58th verse: “Anyone who practices karma yoga or buddhi yoga can cross the barrier of samsara (transmigratory cycle).”The 59th and 60th verses take us back to the original narrative of Gita, where Arjuna was facing conflicts as he did not want to do an unpleasant duty. Lord Krishna says: “If instead of practicing karma yoga, you think you can run away from your duty, that is your fantasy. Your own swabhava will compel you to do the duty.”Swabhava is our inherent nature that determines our outlook to life and our actions. Every action leaves a residual effect (vritti) in our mental system. Many identical vrittis – from similar, repeated actions – solidify a distinct memory block called Samskara. Samskaras express through our determination to act in a certain manner, called Sankalpa. Sankalpa leads to further actions. This wheel continues, and it shapes our Swabhava.We can change our swabhava by consciously doing good actions and increasing the storehouse of positive samskaras.In the 61st verse, Lord Krishna puts forward a new idea. He compared God to an engineer and says: “He is running this huge machinery of creation. He is present in everyone as one immanent reality. He regulates and activates every being just like an engineer regulates and activates a machine.”God is omnipresent through immanence. Creator is present in creation. Neither is outside of the other.Spiritually, the entire existence is one. one who is truly spiritual cannot hurt any being. There is no otherness for him.Happiness is only the temporary absence of unhappiness. When we reach a state of mind, where we have santosha (contentment), we stop looking for happiness. We go beyond the happiness and unhappiness equation. That is true happiness.

In this episode we talk to Eva Müller about her spiritual journey, her meditation techniques, and her healing transmissions. • Includes a guided meditation from Eva, focused on clearing energies and allowing more light and higher vibrations, while emphasizing relaxation, joy, and the understanding that everything is perfect as it is. To learn more about Eva Müller, please visit her websites at  EM-Healing.com and  NextElevations.com 14 day-free trial:  https://www.nextelevations.com/plans-pricing In addition, Eva offers a free Healing Group Meditation on Zoom:   https://www.em-healing.com/zoom-meditation Also mentioned in this episode: Transcendence Technique: Partha Srinivasan is a spiritual teacher who teaches the Transcendence Technique (“TT“), channeled by Swamiji Sri Atmananda. This technique helps to clear the human system from Samskaras (karma) and helps to raise the vibration of the collective consciousness: https://www.yogictransformation.org/transformation-and-manifestation https://www.yogictransformation.org/learning-the-technique Don't forget to subscribe for more ingenious ways to tap into the ever-present stillness and joy of our true nature. NEWS: Awareness Explorers has made the following top listener charts on Goodpods:   #3 in the Top 100 Awakening All time chart  #5 in the Top 100 Joy All time chart  #5 in the Top 100 Awareness All time chart  #6 in the Top 100 Consciousness All time chart  #36 in the Top 100 Meditation All time chart To learn more about Awareness Explorers, and to listen to all of our podcast episodes, please visit:  https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/ If you want to listen to the meditations alone, you can find all of our meditations excerpted either in this playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAVvivvVVGNfQgJxbWB6dF6Z Or on our Awareness Explorers website: https://www.awarenessexplorers.com/meditations To Support Awareness Explorers, please consider clicking the "Donate" button on any AwarenessExplorers.com page, or becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/awarenessexplorers NOTE: If you are a Patreon supporter and have not been receiving our bonus material, please check to make sure that the email address you have on Patreon is an active one. To learn more about Jonathan Robinson and Brian Tom O'Connor, please visit https://findinghappiness.com/ and https://www.playawarenessgames.com/ You can listen to all of our episodes on this YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLThffcko0gAXyaArC4OyY0y84CZ8uSb_n Enjoy,  Jonathan and Brian  

Past life Impressions called samskAras may dictate our life choices, likes, dislikes and especially our irrational fears. They may have an underlying trauma, related to how we left our body. A short and informative conversational podcast on an important Vedic and Yogic topic of our past lives. By Pandit Atul Krishna Das and Manjulali Dasi. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/narayana-ayurveda/support

Nidhi Pandya is an Ayurvedic Doctor, teacher, coach and speaker based in NYC. Immersed in Vedic wisdom from birth, she draws inspiration from her grandfather, a respected Ayurvedic healer. Her journey led her to formal education in holistic health, culminating in her becoming an Ayurvedic Doctor. However, Nidhi soon realized the limitations of a strictly prescriptive approach to health. This insight spurred her to reinterpret Ayurveda through a transformative lens, making ancient knowledge accessible and relevant in today's world. Today Nidhi's passion lies in empowering women to become self-aware and live intuitively, achieving Mind-Body Balance. Her Inner Climate Method, taught globally, focuses on realigning the mind and body, fostering radical transformation. She contributes to various publications and serves as a faculty member at the Shakti School. Today, Nidhi and Sasha explore what it means to Undo Oneself and our energetic debris (or Samsakaras), becoming a hollow vessel to abide in clarity and truth, generational wisdom, and why creating and maintaining a warm and moist inner climate through our dinacharya, ahara and vihara is essential for preserving fuel and fertility for women. We reflect on the opportunities we have to study, practice, and teach Ayurveda; knowledge that our mothers and grandmothers did not have. We abide in the shared truth that when women heal, families heal, communities heal, the world heals. And we are so excited to bring this to millions and billions of women around the world. Send us a textSupport the showTo learn more about us, please visit www.OjasOasis.com Connect with us @ojasoasis on Instagram

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Spiritual Growth - Two Principles For Changing Our Samskaras Gita 6.35 London Soho by Exploring mindfulness, yoga and spirituality

18th Chapter: verse 45, 46, 47, 48, 4945th verse: “By engaging in one's own swadharma, man attains perfection and the highest inner fulfillment.”Swadharma, is work that naturally comes to us “unasked”, by virtue of our samskaras and natural traits. We feel such work is our calling/duty. When we do our Swadharma, we find contentment and a sense of fulfillment.Sometimes the work that we are trained for is the same as our swadharma. But sometimes it is not. It is important to engage our mind in some activity that gives us a sense of fulfillment – by doing so, we engage in our swadharma, which helps cultivate a friendly mind.Mind is our friend when it instinctively guides us on the spiritual path and gives us warning signals when undesirable thoughts emerge. The mind which has moved us away from our natural tendency to do what is good for us, and which creates stumbling blocks when we want to implement a change for the good – such a mind is our enemy.Whatever we do, if we do with total dedication and with a sense of sanctity and sacredness, we get a sense of fulfillment. This way we can spiritualize all secular activities.A verse in Mahabharata says: “Our body, mind, intellect – all can be used to attain something immortal. These are non-eternal, but they can be used as resources to attain spiritually everlasting fulfillment.”The 46th verse refers to the highest concept of Truth and how we can attain that highest Truth by doing our Swadharma. This highest concept is a spiritual reality that is all-pervading, immanent and transcendental.As we evolve in spiritual life, our idea of God evolves. In the beginning, we think of a creator God, confined to a place of worship and a book. At the highest level, we see it as the spiritual reality that is all-pervading, immanent and transcendental.In the beginning, there is a line of demarcation between the secular and spiritual. At the highest level, every secular activity is given a spiritual orientation – the line of demarcation between secular and spiritual disappears. We look upon every act as an act of worship. We look upon every living being and the whole phenomenal world as an expression of the divine. Such a person attains the highest inner fulfillment.47th verse: “There are certain types of work that are determined by our samskaras, that we want to do and that gives us contentment. That alone is our chosen role (swadharma). Even if doing one's own chosen role is filled with difficulties or imperfection, one should stick to that. One should avoid the temptation to do other people's duty.”Vedanta believes in the law of karma and the doctrine of reincarnation. Every action that we do is determined by our swabhava and samskaras.Swabhava is our inherent nature that determines our outlook to life and our actions. Swabhava is based on our samskaras.  Every action leaves a residual effect (vritti) in our mental system. Many identical vrittis – from similar, repeated actions – solidify a distinct memory block called Samskara. Samskaras express through our determination to act in a certain manner, called Sankalpa. Sankalpa leads to further actions. This wheel continues, and it shapes our Swabhava.In spiritual life, we are all individual travelers gathering samskaras in each life and shaping our Swabhava. Our journey comes to an end when we experience and realize our true identity as the Atman.48th verse: “Fire is invariably mixed with smoke. Similarly, every kind of work is invariably mixed with some imperfection and inconvenience. Sometimes the results of the activity are favorable and sometimes not. Therefore, one should never give up one's swadharma despite the challenges.”Rajarshi is a person who has the dual qualities of a king (Rajatvam) and a saint (Rishitvam). As a king, he has great prosperity, dynamism and efficiency. As a saint, he has a calm attitude, can see far into things, and understands the limitations and impermanence of his wealth and powers.In a rajarshi, the philosophical aspect comes from sattva guna and the kingly aspect comes from rajo guna. His rajo guna is dominated and regulated by sattva guna. One has to understand where he stands and start climbing the ladder from tamo guna to rajo guna to sattva guna.49th verse: “One should do his actions without obsessive attachment to material things. One should practice self-restraint through control of the mind and the five senses. One should keep in mind the impermanence of the empirical world. Once this impermanence is kept in mind, it helps us develop a unique spiritual common sense which is the most important characteristic of a Rajarshi. This spiritual common sense ultimately helps us get freedom from desires for undesirable things.”Advaita is not an intellectual concept – it is a matter of experience. One has to travel a long distance from concept to experience. We evolve from life to life. When we do our work without attachment, our mind becomes pure, and advaitic experience will ultimately be the result. Anyone can start the journey at any moment by beginning to do their secular activities with a spiritual attitude.

00:00 Intro06:23 Travis' Journey12:20 Travis attacked by Dogs in a Monastery in Thailand!17:00 Travis and Drew's humbly start their YouTube channel in a 350sq ft studio apartment!21:00 Travis shares about surprises and insights about his Sound Healing Journey25:00 Michael's Yoga Nidra, Samskaras and release of emotions in Sound Healing and Meditation32:00 Travis' suggestions to how to experience an online Sound Healing36:00 Sleep Vibrations and Chakra Vibrations launched40:00 Existential Corrective to the spiritual journey47:00 Finding Your own Inner Peace 50:00 What's on the Horizon?54:40 Each Moment is a Note in the Song of Today 55:20 Moving from our Head to our Hearts57:00 How to connect with Travis and Drew59:00 Importance of Soulversations1:00:00 People of the TwilightIf you've googled Sound Healing you're sure to have come across these two gifted artists. In front of the camera is sound healer Travis  Schumacher and behind the camera is filmic wizard Drew Griffin. The two of them, childhood friends, took different paths until a fateful meeting led to the creation of Healing Vibrations, Sleep Vibrations and their newest channel Chakra Vibrations.  I was honored that when I reached out to Travis it turns out he had been listening to my music on Pandora for years.  So it too felt like a fateful meeting! Since then we've become friends and I was over joyed to have him to agree to be on Musitations™.  We had a great far-ranging conversation and I'm sure we will be having many more.  I hope you enjoy our soulversation as much as we did!A bit more about Travis here:In his own words:"At 22 years old, I had already lost 3 years of my life to heroin. I would have never imagined myself as an addict. I felt unworthy. Unworthy of love, unworthy of joy, unworthy of life. At that point, all that I wanted was to leave this world.At the peak of my addiction, I suffered my first, true heartbreak. I felt betrayed. I felt like my world was crumbling around me. I realized I needed to make a change. I was terrified. The indescribable pain of withdrawals laced with heartbreak was almost too much to take. For days, all I was thinking was that this is not who I am or who I want to be. I had to stick it out. I had to get clean.Coming out of addiction, I was faced with the hard reality that I had lost my way in life. I'd wasted years and had nothing to show for it. I didn't know where I was going in life or if I had any purpose. That's when I found meditation. I went on a quest for knowledge. Chants, mantras, reiki, sound healing, etc… All leading up to a profound out-of-body experience that changed the course of my life forever. In that experience, learned that I was eternal, I was complete, and I was connected to all things. After going through my addiction and breakup, I didn't know if I could ever feel whole again but this experience showed me that I could if I was willing to seek the truth.  During this phase of my life, I developed a newfound desire to help others. I became a certified massage therapist and sought further learning in Thailand. There, I spent 3 months learning about meditation practices and sound healing. I also observed that my life had meaning and purpose; to heal others from their traumas as I had now been healed.Since then, I have dedicated my life to helping others find the light within. I now live my life promoting and performing sound bath in hopes of reaching those who feel lost or unworthy; striving to guide them to the path of hope and healing."Travis and Drew's website: https://healingvibrationsmedia.com/Healing Vibrations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCFHaYFxWu4zvM6-_O54A7cw Sleep Vibrations: https://www.youtube.com/@UChXHr9AfAQClutnpeqR8QVQ Chakra Vibrations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCRhDeFzIg4mDL7NG-T3Tppw https://michaeldemaria.com/

Join me as I dive deep into the intricate weave of the mind's tapestry, exploring yogic concept of Samskara. In this episode, we unravel the threads of these mental impressions, those subtle imprints that shape our thoughts, emotions, and actions. And also the stories we weave around all these impressions.   We'll delve into the layers of conditioning that compose our unique life experiences and patterns.We'll illuminate how Samskaras influence our perceptions, relationships, and spiritual growth. Drawing from timeless wisdom and contemporary insights, we'll navigate the ways in which awareness of these impressions empowers us to rewrite our narratives and cultivate greater freedom and authenticity.Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the journey of self-discovery, "Mind's Tapestry: Delving into Samskara" offers a transformative exploration into the depths of the human psyche and the limitless potential for conscious evolution.Tune in to discover the keys to unlocking the hidden realms of your mind and embracing the path of inner liberation.Info about our amazing courses:Meditation Teacher Training:https://the-wellnessbusiness.com/product/meditation-teacher-training/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"  zoom session 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-Support the Show.Become 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/

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On today's episode of the Social Collectives podcast, Jerome Schlafer shares his journey to becoming a yogi and the creation of Samskara Yoga and Wellness. He discusses the misconceptions of meditation and the importance of being present and aware in daily life. Jerome also talks about the various practices and events offered at Samskara, including yoga classes, sound baths, and Reiki shares. He emphasizes the inclusivity of the space and the focus on individual range of motion and self-acceptance. Jerome encourages entrepreneurs to view their business as a service and to find mentors and a supportive community.TakeawaysBecoming a yogi is a journey and a path of self-discovery and growth.Meditation is not just sitting in a specific posture, but rather being present and aware of your breath and thoughts.Samskara Yoga and Wellness offers a variety of practices and events, including yoga classes, sound baths, and Reiki shares.The space is inclusive and welcomes individuals of all body types and abilities.Entrepreneurs should view their business as a service and seek support from mentors and a supportive community.Sound Bites"Meditation is sitting and focusing on how I'm breathing.""Samskaras are habit patterns that we get stuck in.""Flexibility is not a thing, it's your range of motion."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Journey to Becoming a Yogi06:21 Demystifying Meditation25:34 Inclusivity and Self-Acceptance37:22 Entrepreneurship as a Servicehttps://samskarayogava.com/https://thesocialcollectives.com/

  Samskaras are impressions or imprints left on the mind by past experiences and actions, which can influence future thoughts, behaviors, and tendencies. Eliminating samskaras is a complex process that requires self-awareness, mindfulness, and dedicated practice. While completely eradicating all samskaras may be challenging. Remember that the process of eliminating samskaras is gradual and requires patience, persistence, and self-compassion. Celebrate your progress along the way and trust in the transformative power of self-awareness and spiritual practice.   About  Maetreyii Ma Nolan, Ph.D.   In addition to writing eight books, doing lecture tours, and maintaining an ashram in Northern California, Maetreyii Ma is a licensed Transpersonal Psychologist and an Acharya, or ordained yogic minister. Maetreyii Ma refers to herself as an “everyday mystic,” for good reason. Her talks are as practical as they are esoteric. She's spent her adult life helping people understand, heal, and grow through love.   Since 1969, Maetreyii Ma has been a student of Shrii Shrii Anandamurti, affectionately known as Baba, In 1970, she began to have profound mystical experiences of the Divine and experience the inner presence of her Guru. Baba's inner presence brought a deep experience of the endless love and compassion of the Divine, perfect beauty and wisdom, and the unconditional love and overflowing grace of the Sadguru.   You can visit her website here: https://www.maetreyiima.org/.   About Maetreyii Ma's Works Over the past decades, Maetreyii Ma has delivered over 1,000 presentations to various audiences. Her latest project is to make those presentations available to the widest possible audience.   Maetreyii Ma talks fall into six main categories:   1.  The Power and Nature of Love 2.  Self Realization, Spirituality, and Awakening 3.  Dharma, Society & Karma 4.  Working with the Mind & Emotions 5.  Relationships & Samgha 6.  Science & Cosmology   The Baba Flow   Maetreyii Ma's talks are based on a spiritual process called Baba Flow. The Baba flow is an intuitive flow of spiritual guidance and teachings from the deep inner essence, the one essential Source known by many names. In the Baba Talks, Maetreyii Ma, in a deep state of Bhava, or devotional absorption, opens to this Source and allows the teachings to flow through.   About Ananda Gurukula   Maetreyii Ma is President of Ananda Gurukula, a non-profit organization dedicated to awakening the human spirit and sharing the ancient mystic wisdom of yoga. Through Ananda Gurukula, Maetreyii Ma is able to offer meditation practices, mentoring, meditation and yoga wisdom retreats, webinars and workshops on the ancient knowledge of yogic teachings.  In addition to local weekly meditation evenings, called Dharmachakra, there is a third Friday Kirtan, and a first Friday Satsanga. Readers in the Santa Rosa area are invited to attend our events at the Ashram. Simply go to http://www.yogama.info and look under events.   For those who do not live in the local Santa Rosa area, Maetreyii Ma offers talks and workshops as webinars. You can find out more about these at http://www.maetreyiima.org/webinars.html.    In addition, Ananda Gurukula publishes books and the Baba inspirational writings on many subjects. See more about Maetreyii Ma's books at https://www.maetreyiima.org/shop.html.   spiritual awakening, dharma, dharma and purpose, your purpose, life's purpose, spirituality, awakening, self awareness, love, self-awareness, spirit,  

Imposter syndrome, public speaking, getting fired, making a mistake—nearly 9 in 10 employees suffer from fears related to their work, and business owners aren't immune to these fears either. This week, we delve into these various fears and triggers in the workplace, uncovering their links to deeply-rooted Samskaras. While confronting and releasing these energy blockages might result in temporary discomfort or pain, doing so will ultimately lead to a more fulfilled life and better handling of work-related stress and fears.ReferencesArticle: Fear factor: Employees reveal deepest workplace phobiasThe Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Desmond TutuHercules' Fifth Labor: The Augean StablesRam DassProject | U UnboundMentioned in this episode:Get The 200% Life on AudibleWithout inner peace, no level of success matters. With it, every level of success becomes possible! The 200% Life offers a fresh perspective on challenges faced by entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals: such as overcoming fear, burnout, lack of clarity, poor communication, limiting mindset beliefs, and more. It blends your personal development and professional growth journeys, teaching you how to surrender to life and take clear action. Your path to incredible business success and self-realization is simpler than you think—and it starts today.The 200% Life on Audible

Our temperaments are determined by a combination of the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna. Sattva guna is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. Rajo guna manifests itself as dynamism and ambition. Tamo guna manifests itself as laziness and delusion.These three temperaments are based on our samskaras. Every action leaves a residual effect (vritti) in our mental system. Many identical vrittis – from similar, repeated actions – solidify a distinct memory block called Samskara. Samskaras express through our determination to act in a certain manner, called Sankalpa. Sankalpa leads to further actions. This wheel continues, and it shapes our temperament.The food that we eat is linked to the three gunas. The way we practice rituals, austerity and charity is also linked to the three gunas.Food has both a gross and subtle dimension. At a gross level, the food needs to be hygienically pure. At a subtle level, it means food that is prepared and served by people withgood temperament and with affection.10th verse: “The food that was cooked several hours earlier and whose original taste is gone, food that has foul smell, food that has been partly eaten by someone else, and food that is not conducive to the development of higher qualities in the mind and intellect, is liked by those endowed with tamo guna.”Gita as a text belongs to 3,300 BC when there was no refrigerator. The staleness of food implied in the 10th verse should be interpreted in the context of modern times.If a person eats food that was partly eaten by someone else, the emotional state of the other person can be transferred to him.The next few verses describe the three levels of yajna – sattvika, rajasika and tamasika. In Gita, yajna means any unselfish, noble activity. However, in the next three verses it means rituals.11th verse: “Yajna that is performed with great reverence, with no showmanship, with great concentration, with a sense of sanctity, sacredness and self-restraint, with no selfish motive, with the sense that it is a sacred act and duty – such yajna is sattvika.”12th verse: “Yajna that is performed with a desire for material benefit or with a desire for fame or with great pomp and show – such yajna is Rajasika.”When the yajna is performed with showmanship, it is less spiritually beneficial. However, it is better to do yajna with publicity than to not do it at all.13th verse: “Yajna that is performed in an unconventional manner, without a sense of sanctity and sacredness, without the proper utterance of mantras, without giving dakshina to the priests – such yajna is tamasika.”If a priest performs rituals on our behalf and we do not give them dakshina, then the benefit of the ritual only goes to the priest. If we donate to the construction of a shelter, then some spiritual benefit from the construction of that shelter comes to us. In whatever charity we do, we should consider the fitness of the recipient.The 14th, 15th and 16th verses discuss tapah (austerity) - physical austerity, austerity of speech and mental austerity.When we fast, or after a pilgrimage we give up eating a certain food, it is an example of physical austerity. When we speak with good words, it is an example of austerity in speech. When we think good thoughts, it is an example of mental austerity.Upavasa is normally interpreted as fasting. However, its true meaning is “staying near God.” If someone fasts and at the same time fights with neighbors, that is not upavasa. Upavasa also does not mean self-torture. If someone does not fast but decides to read scriptures instead, he is closer to the real intent of upavasa.Austerity is about directing our mind and senses towards higher ideas. Great artists, musicians and scientists gave up worldly enjoyments to direct their mind exclusively on their activity. That is a symbol of austerity. Tyagaraja was a great Indian musician who denied treasures offered by kings – he wanted to compose music only for God.14th verse: “Those who practice reverence towards gods/goddesses, ancient sages, wise men and tradition, who do so with mental and physical purity, who do so with chastity and non-violence, whose body, mind and intellect operate in harmony and in one direction – their austerity is of the physical type.”Brahmacharya is mentioned in this verse. It is important for householders also. After having children, householders should practice chastity and contemplate on higher values. Many ancient sages were retired householders. To reach the experience of oneness with Brahman, one has to go through long spiritual practices which include Brahmacharya. To reach the highest state, one has to transcend tamo and rajo guna, be established in sattva guna and ultimately transcend all three gunas.15th verse: “Speech that does not cause vexation or anguish or disturbance in the minds of the listener, which is truthful, which is agreeable to the listener, which is beneficial to the listener, as well as recitation of the vedas, are austerities of speech.”When Hanuman meets Rama for the first time as Sugriva's messenger, Rama was charmed by Hanuman's art of speaking and his austerity in speech. Rama says to Lakshmana: “See how excellently Hanuman has spoken. He did not utter a single word without relevance. Nor did he omit an appropriate word. Such a voice promotes general welfare and remains forever in the hearts and minds of generations to come. His expression is not too elaborate, not confusing, not dragging, and not very fast. The language he spoke is richly endowed with grammatical purity. It is wonderful and auspicious. It is neither too fast nor too slow. It is captivating the heart. Whose mind will not be pleased by such words. He is a knower of all the vedas.”There is a verse in Mahabharata which says: “There are people who are ready to talk to you about what you want to hear. There are very few people who tell you what you need to hear and what is eventually beneficial to you.”Some people say that they are straightforward and say things as-is. However, if such speech causes anxiety to the listener, it is not sattvik. It should be beneficial to the listener.16th verse: “Serenity of mind, sympathy, kindliness, silence, self-control, sincerity and honesty in dealings – these are austerities of the mind.”Silence is sometimes more powerful than verbosity. Silence is also a language which is inaudible, where mind is involved, and where the sense of hearing is not involved.

The last few week of practices focusing on the Elements and the Doshas has brought us to take a closer look at our vital energy called Prana. Like a candle in a pot, we can draw on the Gheranda Samhita for a deeper understanding of how we practice. Using the object as a representation of our embodiment, the vessel is our body that holds the flame, wax and light.Prana – FlameTejas – Light emanating Ojas – resource that fuels the flamePrana is linked to Vata Dosha as it is the life force that stimulates and moves the other two Doshas. Ojas is linked to Kapha Dosha as it fuels the life force with its nutrient rich wax through our diet, rest and care. Tejas is linked to Pitta Dosha which shows our radiance, our energetic expression, our charisma.In the Gheranda Samhita it states the 5 Stages of Prana.ActivationChurnConsolidateIgniteDirectInspired by a Buddhist teaching on the embodiment of our life force, they see issues with the human condition as four vessels that we are consistently working on like potters; Closed Vessel, Dirty Vessel, Tilted Vessel, Leaky Vessel. We become the Yogi potter as we practice to mend, re-shape, clean out and repair as we put ourselves in the kiln of our Yoga practice. The desired heat in practice is Tapas, the heat for positive change. As we understand ourselves more, Svadhyaya, which vessel we identify with and bespoke our practice to promote healing, to inspire ourselves and transform. So our practice is one to first activate, then churn the Prana around unblocking and dissolving obstructions. With a stronger body and control of the Bandhas, we can consolidate the Prana, then ignite the Prana to burn brighter and direct it to either higher states of consciousness or our duties and responsibilities in our day as a result of practice.Closed/Upside Down VesselUnable to hold content or receive.Closed mind and heart. Can't communicate. Not open to hearing or looking at source of problem.Ignorant of themselves and how they affect others.Dirty VesselDisturbed by physical, emotional and energetic toxicity.Symbolic of prior conditioning of past experiences – Samskaras – which interferes with one's ability to see, think and act clearly.Whatever is put into vessel it gets contaminated. Tilted VesselCan't fill to capacity. Distorted or tilted view of themselves and others.Blame themselves or others for current situation.Decreased ability to take in the teaching that might help them. Leaky VesselLet's valuable content escape. They can hear the teachings, understand their importance, but get distracted not being able to hold attention to move in a positive way.Choices dissipates the energy and is wasted on unhelpful thoughts, speech, behaviour and actions.TV, Social Media, News, Emails, etc contribute to this leakage.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shraddha cannot be properly translated in English. Shraddha refers to a sense of sanctity and sacredness that helps us preserve higher values. It can also mean faith in scriptures, God, teacher, and a sense of integrity. One of the verses says: “A man is only as much as the shraddha he has.”2nd verse: “The shraddha of human beings is three-fold – Sattvika, Rajasika and Tamasika. It is born out of their own swabhava – their own natural tendencies. “Our temperaments are determined by a combination of the three gunas – sattva guna, rajo guna and tamo guna. Sattva guna is the highest and most sublime. It manifests itself as wisdom and serenity. Rajo guna manifests itself as dynamism and ambition. Tamo gunamanifests itself as laziness and delusion.Gunas are not visible and cannot be physically verified. We can infer which guna is predominant in a person by observing his external temperament.If a person has wealth and power, but he is humble, has self-control and does not make a show of it – he is endowed with sattva guna. Sattva guna indicates higher transcendental wisdom in a person. If a person is very active and makes a show of his wealth and power, he is endowed with rajo guna. If a person is lazy, ignorant, confused and does not want to earn higher qualities, he is endowed with tamo guna.Shraddha is based on our inherent natural tendencies, our swabhava, which is based on our samskaras. Every action leaves a residual effect (vritti) in our mental system. Many identical vrittis – from similar, repeated actions – solidify a distinct memory block called Samskara. Samskaras express through our determination to act in a certain manner, called Sankalpa. Sankalpa leads to further actions. This wheel continues, and it shapes our Swabhava.In Patanajali Yoga Sutra, Vyasa says: “The river of the human mind flows in two directions. One takes us towards higher spiritual fulfillment. The other is of a negative nature and takes us away from our cherished aspirations.” The mind may not act as our friend when it is not ready. For example, when we want to meditate (positive flow of the river), the mind may procrastinate (negative flow of the river).Vyasa also says: “We can never refine samskaras and turn the mind into a friend without a refining process. The refining process starts with doing some noble, unselfish deeds. Such deeds increase the store house of positive samskaras and negate the negative samskaras.The mind then begins to evolve.”The 1st sutra of sadhana pada in Patanjali Yoga Sutra says: “tap ah-svadhyaya-isvara-pranidhanani kriya-yoga” Kriya yoga refers to any kind of noble, unselfish activity. Such actions help us climb the ladder of three types of shraddhas – from tamasika, to rajasika to sattvika.One of the commentators on this verse says: “This shraddha is inherent but not inflexible. If inflexible, everything will degenerate into blind fatalism. We have the freedom to ascend to higher levels of shraddha by applying our own resources. This will strengthen the river of mind and help it flow in the positive direction.”3rd verse: “The shraddha of every individual is according to his/her natural disposition. Every individual and his level of shraddha are identified as one.”Brahma Sutras discuss the dynamics of leaving the world and the dynamics of returning to the world. We are born with the baggage of past samskaras (tendencies) – we cannot disown them. We collect these tendencies in our Antahkarana (mind, intellect, memory system, ego sense) through actions involving the senses and the mind. When the body is cremated, the physical senses are gone, but the Antahkarana is retained. It accompanies the soul when it takes a new body.These samskaras in the Antahkarana decide what level of shraddha each person possesses.In the next few verses, Lord Krishna describes how we can infer the level of shraddha by analyzing a person's actions and behaviors, such as whom he worships and what kind of food he eats.4th verse: “Those endowed with sattvika shraddha worship divine, angelic deities. Those with rajasika shraddha worship a god idea that gives them material comforts such as wealth and power. Those with tamasika shraddha worship supernatural and black magic concepts of god.”The God idea that we worship is dependent on our level of spiritual evolution. As we evolve, our idea of God also evolves.In spiritual life, we are never late and nothing is lost. Every moment can be used as the beginning of a new journey.

Joining us on the podcast is Tracee Stanley, who was the guest on Episode 43, Radiant Rest with Tracee Stanley. Drawing inspiration from 28 years of dedicated practice and study in yoga and tantra, she offers practices aimed at rekindling the awareness of one's true self, enabling access to the eternal, powerful, wise, and deserving aspects within.She crafts sacred environments that foster clarity, self-devotion, and the momentum required for steering away from detrimental patterns, guiding individuals towards living harmoniously with the inner guidance of their souls.  During our conversation, we delve deeply into the philosophies and ideologies of sacred yogic practices and rituals that aid in rediscovering one's true self, as detailed in her latest book, The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices and Rituals to Remember Who You Are.We explore the concept that your authentic self is revealed rather than defined, the parallel between self-forgetting and collective amnesia to a virus, and Tracee provides valuable guidance on navigating the diverse array of existing practices.Our discussion also encompasses Samskaras and Vāsanās, the role of therapists in activating your true self, and the significance of self-inquiry. Tune in to discover more about psychic knots, the wisdom of the Dagara Tribe of West Africa, The Luminous Self training, and so much more!

Cheryl and I talk about how she came to the practice and philosophy of yoga, and what it has done to transform her life and help her become the best version of herself. We discuss what it means to be free in our lives and how we can discern the difference between internal work we need to do, and what is not ours to carry. Cheryl mentions the 8 limb path of yoga, Samskaras and the book The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. I provided links to all of them below if you want to take a deeper dive into some of these concepts. Lots of Love! Katie https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/balance/stuck-rut/ https://chopra.com/articles/what-are-the-8-limbs-of-yoga https://www.miguelruiz.com/the-four-agreements

I have always been fascinated with the subconscious mind, and how our early experiences and programming impact our beliefs about ourselves, others, and how we relate to the world at large. And so today, I have the honor to sit down with Echo Giesel Widmer, Founder of Our Echo Yoga School, DJ, Facilitator, and writer, to discuss how these stories are formed from our cultural conditioning and early experiences, how they live within our bodies and minds, and impact how we connect with the world. We also discuss how we can liberate ourselves from them and deepen into truth, acceptance, and love.Echo powerfully shares about her own painful early experiences, and how she's alchemized them for personal empowerment and in deeper service to love, and she provides many insights and tools for how you can do the same.This is a deep episode, with many nuggets of wisdom, so be sure to listen and take time to reflect on how this applies to your own life.0:00 Intro5:02 Samskaras and Where Our Stories Originate10:14 The Role of Compassion In Our Stories14:55 How To Identify Your Stories17:47 How To Detach From Your Stories29:34 Tension, Grief, and Accountability For Change42:45 Divine Communing With LifeLearn More About Echo: echoflowyoga.comYouTube: @_ourecho_Instagram: _ourecho_Facebook: @echoflowyogaInsight Timer: @echoflowyogaMy Website: nicolanavon.comSubscribe to my NewsletterInstagram: @nicolanavonTo receive a free gift, email a screenshot of your review of Divine Union to info@nicolanavon.com. To submit a question for the podcast, email info@nicolanavon.com and put "Divine Union Question" in the subject line. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Nicole Navon, or used by Nicole Navon with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational purposes. No other use of this Podcast may be made, including, without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing.This podcast is for educational purposes only. The host claims no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or interpretation of the information presented herein.

This week, we discuss what samskaras are and how stored energy can prevent you from having the purest and most unadulterated experience of life. Hallie and I talk about what exactly samskaras are and why we store them. We discuss the difference between samskaras and memories and how to release energy in a way that allows you to open up to the present moment. See full show notes.Mentioned in this episode:Project | U Unbound is here!Project | U Unbound is the next iteration of the Project | U full-immersion leadership coaching program designed by Adam Hergenrother after over 15 years of deep work and learning, hundreds of hours of classroom preparation, and thousands of individuals coached and led to become a more peaceful, fulfilled, and true version of themselves. Project | U Unbound was created for business leaders and spiritual seekers who have reached success on the outside and still feel like something is missing in their life. We're going to dig into the tough questions about our inner worlds, the ego, the mind, energy and emotions, our spiritual lives, and much more. While never forgetting that we want to learn, work, and play in the external world too! Find out more and apply today! Sessions start in June 2023.Project U Unbound

Have you ever tried to incorporate a new healthier or better habit in your life-whether for fitness, mind, or diet. I want to not have sodas, or I will excercise more, I will not get drunk--or not smoke. The list is endless. From philosophical perspective, habits are samskaras. Samskaras are deep impressions in our mind, that have been imprinted in our mind, consciousness. This is a class discussion with Ayurveda Counselor Students. We talk about how we tried to form new habits, what worked and what didnt.

This book is told through the voice of a dancer in ancient Dwarka, a city on the western coast of India. It was on a pilgrimage to Dwarka a few years ago that Dena experienced her life. But even though this book recounts events in her life and follows her through three incarnations, this story is not truly about her but about Rukmini, the one who was working behind the scenes, as Rukmini and Shri Krishna set the framework for the era that was beginning to unfold. This narrative shows how Rukmini Mata enabled those around her to fulfil samskaras from past births―the karma one has accrued in the cycle of life, death, and rebirth―bringing closure to unfinished relationships and desires. Dena include many stories told by women to other women, recounted by those living in Dwarka in close association with Rukmini, in the hope of showing how an incarnation of the Universal Mother comes to guide an evolving humanity. Dena Merriam began work in the inter-faith movement in 1990s as Vice Chair of the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious Leaders held at the UN in 2000. She is the founder of the Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW). For over 40 years, she has been a student of Paramahansa Yogananda and a meditation practitioner. She received her MA from Columbia Univ. In 2014 she received the Niwano Peace Prize for her interfaith peace efforts. She is the author of the book My Journey Through Time - A Spiritual Memoir of Life, Death and Rebirth, The Untold Story of Sita, & When the Bright Moon Rises. https://amzn.to/3ZuSNLw Sponsored 

This book is told through the voice of a dancer in ancient Dwarka, a city on the western coast of India. It was on a pilgrimage to Dwarka a few years ago that Dena experienced her life. But even though this book recounts events in her life and follows her through three incarnations, this story is not truly about her but about Rukmini, the one who was working behind the scenes, as Rukmini and Shri Krishna set the framework for the era that was beginning to unfold. This narrative shows how Rukmini Mata enabled those around her to fulfil samskaras from past births―the karma one has accrued in the cycle of life, death, and rebirth―bringing closure to unfinished relationships and desires. Dena include many stories told by women to other women, recounted by those living in Dwarka in close association with Rukmini, in the hope of showing how an incarnation of the Universal Mother comes to guide an evolving humanity.Dena Merriam began work in the inter-faith movement in 1990s as Vice Chair of the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious Leaders held at the UN in 2000. She is the founder of the Global Peace Initiative of Women (GPIW). For over 40 years, she has been a student of Paramahansa Yogananda and a meditation practitioner. She received her MA from Columbia Univ. In 2014 she received the Niwano Peace Prize for her interfaith peace efforts. She is the author of the book My Journey Through Time - A Spiritual Memoir of Life, Death and Rebirth, The Untold Story of Sita, & When the Bright Moon Rises.https://amzn.to/3X1gMQG

In this episode "How to become friend with our mind" I am discussing yoga's understanding of the mind, according to the wisdom of yoga all our conscious and unconscious activities are originated in the mind, and all our thoughts, feeling, and emotions come from the mind. We store the latent impressions also known as Samskaras which influence our behavior. The wisdom of yoga also tells us that our body, mind & breath are connected. With this understanding, we can become friends of our mind. I am giving some tips to start this friendship because when we connect with our mind we can be free of many mental health issues. You can start your journey of becoming friend with your mind by heading to my website where you will have access to four free 7 to 10 mins audio meditations and a 1 hour gentle yoga session. Enjoy!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://www.patreon.com/user?u=80115479

In today's episode, we are sharing clips from a live Q&A that Brandt facilitated with students inside the Breathing Deeply meditation program. Topics covered in this Q&A include the power of simple daily practices, how to read spiritual texts properly, getting to the root of our desire for humanity for change and how we can do the work to contribute to global enlightenment by working through our samskaras. Use the timestamps below to navigate through this Q&A to a particular topic. We'd love to know how you found this conversation! Share your thoughts with us in the comments or over on our Instagram or Facebook page (linked below)! Brandt facilitates weekly live Q&A sessions for all members of our meditation program. Our meditation program offers a direct pathway to help you implement a regular meditation practice to find more tranquility and expanded states of awareness in your everyday life with the guidance of Brandt as your teacher. To learn more and to start your free 30-day trial, click here: https://bit.ly/3yllE71 Om Shanthi This episode covers: The Simplicity of Spiritual Practice The art of reading spiritual texts Getting to the root of our desire for a change in humanity Doing the ‘work' to contribute to global enlightenment What are samskaras? Breathing Deeply is a Yoga Therapy and Meditation School, founded by lead teacher Brand Passalacqua in 2014. We hold online and in-person Yoga Therapy Foundations and IAYT accredited Advanced Programs and retreats along with Meditation Programs, mentor certifications and holistic weight loss with Being At Peace with Food. Breathing Deeply is made up of an active and thriving community of yogis, caregivers, therapists, teachers, medical professionals, parents & children with the same intention—to serve others, lessen suffering, and co-create a new paradigm in wellness. Join us! Website: https://bit.ly/37tGSnr Insight Timer: https://bit.ly/3ifkrs2 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3xnBaxz Facebook: https://bit.ly/3xlSCmh Blog: https://bit.ly/3rMo77T Breathing Deeply Courses: https://bit.ly/3ykU3CS Meditation Program 30 day free trial: https://bit.ly/3jbO6lo 6 Week Free Course - Radically Balanced Yogi: https://bit.ly/2WX1HGc

Hey there, this is the part two on mantras. Trauma is a complex experience but my metaphysical understanding of samskaras guides my thinking alot. In today's episode, I share a little about samskaras and I teach two more trauma specific mantras to interrupt the cognitive or emotional storms of our living and our hurting. Enjoy.As always, thanks for listening and be sure to connect with me. Hop over to my website and subscribe!http://www.amyscottmindbody.com

In today's Q&A, Breathing Deeply founder and lead teacher, Brandt Passalacqua, sits down with his students to ask their yoga therapy questions. The floor is open for all kinds of questions! They can relate to their personal practice, the yoga therapy foundations program, their course practicum, clients and more. In this Q&A Brandt offers advice for overcoming anxiety after practicing a specific meditation designed to help release Samskaras, using yoga therapy workshops as a marketing strategy and dealing with imposter syndrome. Brandt finishes up the Q&A with a discussion on enlightenment from the Yoga Sutras and why there isn't that much neuroscience in the Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy curriculum. This episode has been taken from a live Q&A session with Brandt and his yoga therapy students. We hope you enjoy this Q&A. Let us know in the comments any key takeaways you had and share it with someone you think it may benefit! If you're interested in our meditation course mentioned during the Q&A and learning more about the Samskara Release Meditation, start your 30-day free trial here: https://breathingdeeply.com/courses/meditation/ Om Shanthi, Om Peace This episode covers: Advice for overcoming anxiety with the Samskara Release Meditation Marketing strategy tips for running mental health yoga therapy workshops Advice for dealing with imposter syndrome as a yoga therapist Is a habit change workshop a good idea? The yoga sutras on enlightenment Why isn't there more neuroscience in the yoga therapy course? Breathing Deeply is a Yoga Therapy and Meditation School, founded by lead teacher Brand Passalacqua in 2014. We hold online and in-person Yoga Therapy Foundations and IAYT accredited Advanced Programs and retreats along with Meditation Programs, mentor certifications and holistic weight loss with Being At Peace with Food. Breathing Deeply is made up of an active and thriving community of yogis, caregivers, therapists, teachers, medical professionals, parents & children with the same intention—to serve others, lessen suffering, and co-create a new paradigm in wellness. Join us! Website: https://bit.ly/37tGSnr Insight Timer: https://bit.ly/3ifkrs2 Instagram: https://bit.ly/3xnBaxz Facebook: https://bit.ly/3xlSCmh Blog: https://bit.ly/3rMo77T Breathing Deeply Courses: https://bit.ly/3ykU3CS Meditation Program 30 day free trial: https://bit.ly/3jbO6lo 6 Week Free Course - Radically Balanced Yogi: https://bit.ly/2WX1HGc

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In this episode I explain how the ancient yogic principle of samskaras, modern neuroscience's discovery of neural pathways and hamster wheels all have something in common; your habits! We dive into the science behind habits and simple steps to begin to unravel unconscious and conscious habitual actions and reactions. Get 5 free downloadable guided meditations:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e5a1c35866c3b0026e5d528 Shop my favorite toxin-free, sustainable makeup, and beauty products here:https://www.beautycounter.com/sabrinajoy?goto=/ Get your free diffuser recipe e-book:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e725dcb5af0de0026de30fbVisit us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stylishandsustainable

Today's episode is exceptionally long and was recorded in a cemetery. I talk about my latest awareness development and the insights I'm gaining as well as how my moment-to-moment existence is changing in texture. I also play the bongos!*****On "Marie, Myself, & I", Marie LePage discusses their personal intersections and nerdom surrounding: construct awareness, ethical non-monogamy, spiritual/religious abuse, neurodiversity, ADHD, and existence! Marie also coaches along those themes and more. To book a free intro coaching call with Marie, click this link: https://calendly.com/marielepageYour financial support can make a huge impact on my ability to continue in secular activism. You can become a Patreon supporter or make a one-time donation via PayPal. Links are on MMI's website: marielepage.com*** Links*** www.marielepage.comwww.tiktok.com/@marielepage82https://www.facebook.com/marielepage82https://twitter.com/MarieLePage82https://www.instagram.com/marielepage82/

Are you aware of the impressiones accumulated in you and of their effects? Are your ways of being related to your beliefs and opinions? Might it be possible that this collection of impressions, when unresolved, remains in your individual space of awareness offering you ways to overcome your identification with these experiences? Would it be possible for the impressions of previous actions to be stored in our organs through some mechanism that we do not understand yet? Is it possible then that your unique configuration of memories, impressions and tendencies continues from one life to the next? https://simple-yoga.org This is an excerpt from the book Unravel the Thread available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez /book/50532904?matches=5 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755 Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208 Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/#edition=60132974&idiq=52585765

Subconscious impressions manifest under appropriate conditions.  Samskaras influence personality and tendencies. Are your intentions and actions generating new impressions? Are some of your actions and interactions the result of unconscious impressions? To what extent is your personality a form of conditioning? https://simple-yoga.org This is an excerpt from the book Unravel the Thread available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez/book/50532904?matches=5 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/1139928755 Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208 Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/#edition=60132974&idiq=52585765  

Free from the ways of being, conscious and balanced actions Meditation is sustainable and makes it easy to act without leaving subconscious impressions that generate an endless chain of reactions and afflictions. Are you freer of expectations and attachments to the results of your actions? How do you know if your actions are the result of your deep emotional balance? https://simple-yoga.org This is an excerpt from the book Unravel the Thread available at:  Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737648202/ Alibris https://www.alibris.com/Unravel-the-Thread-Applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life-Rub-n-V%C3%9Fsquez/book/50532904?matches=5 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unravel-the-thread-rub-n-v-squez/113992875 5 Indiebound https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781737648208 Thriftbooks https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/unravel-the-thread-applying-the-ancient-wisdom-of-yoga-to-live-a-happy-life_rubn-vsquez/29003752/#edition=60132974&idiq=52585765  

“sukhaduḥkhayorbahirmananam // “The Yogi experiences their joy and their sadness just like an object, with “this-consciousness” separate from their being.” There was an experiment done at the University of California at Los Angeles that asked four groups of people who are afraid of spiders to see how close they could let themselves get to a tarantula. The study postulated that normally the goal is to make people think differently about the spider so that it appears less threatening, so one group was instructed to say to itself, “The spider is in a cage and can't hurt me, so I don't need to be afraid.” Another group was instructed to say something that was irrelevant to the spider, the third group was simply exposed, not instructed to say anything at all, and the last group was told to say how they were feeling out loud to themselves as they approached the spider, such as “I'm scared of that huge, hairy tarantula.” The study concluded that the group that labeled their fear of the spider performed far better than the other groups. They got closer, were less emotionally aroused, and their hands were sweating significantly less, concluding that recognizing and naming of emotions seemed to defang the fearful emotions. I found the practice of this Sutra to be similar to the practice of naming emotions in this experiment, at least in the beginning stages. In this Sutra we see the teaching that instead of identifying directly with our pains and pleasures, such as feeling “I am Joyful” or “I am Sad”, we can learn to recognize our experience as “I am experiencing Joy or sadness”. “Such a yogī experiences the state of pleasure (sukha) and pain (duḥkha) with “this-consciousness,” not “I-consciousness.” For example, he does not experience joy thinking “I am joyous” and sadness thinking “I am sad.” Rather, he“experiences “this is sadness” and “this is joy,” just as an ordinary person experiences external objects in his daily life. He experiences “this-consciousness” not “I-consciousness,” thinking “this is a pot” or “this is a bottle.” So, this yogī experiences his joy and sadness just like an object, separate from his being.” Emotions are powerful because they arise from samskaras. This practice can help us release our attachment or aversion to the pleasure or pain in order that we are not lead around by them in the circle of samsara. As Patanjali says in his Yoga Sutras, “The seed of attachment is pleasure. The seed of aversion is pain…The enlightened practitioner realizes that the endless cycle of avoiding pain and seeking pleasure is a self-propagating result of our past impressions, and so both pain and pleasure must be subjected to the process of introspection and detachment.” (2.7,2.8,2.15). When we are hooked by pain or pleasure, our energy keeps leading us back to those pains and pleasures. Later in that article about the tarantula study, the author noted that research has shown that “When we are afraid or stressed, our brain can only respond based off of previously stored patterns of behavior. But that is rarely the best possible reaction, unless you really are reacting in a life or death situation.” Meaning that it's good to react on previously stored patterns when an emergency strikes, you hear a tree limb breaking and you run away from the sound without interpreting the situation. Reacting to Samskaras only strengthens them. The problem arises, though, when we respond to our daily life in such a patterned way. This is the nature of samsara, when actions are not based on awareness, but are merely based on previous actions, creating a loop of eventual suffering. One simple example is when you hear your favorite song on your playlist, and you really enjoy it, but imagine if that song played a second time, and then a third time, and then a fourth time— it would eventually make you feel aggravated. Or, on the other hand, if there's something you're worried about, and you just keep running the worry through your mind endlessly, it wears you out deeply. So as yogis we can learn to observe our pains and pleasures with detachment and surrender in order to choose them, or not choose them, based on our growth. This is not a matter of stoicism, as this actual practice leads to immense joy. How can that be? I thought we were surrendering our joy? We are surrendering the temporary manifestations of joy as a means of accessing a deeper ‘supreme bliss' which resides within us. As the Sutra reads, the yogi who uses their practice during the experience of pleasure and pain actually experiences Bliss. “although in their daily lives they experience pleasure and pain, these experiences do not affect them at all. There is no apprehension that pain and pleasure will rise in them because the cause of the rise of pain and pleasure is individuality and they have destroyed individuality. They are apart from that and so, in the experience of pleasure and pain, they experience the real state of supreme beatitude, supreme bliss (ānanda), which is actually more than bliss. (Pratyabhijñā)” Just as Babaji often recalls of his teacher Swami Rudrananda, when he bit into an ice cream cone, he used that experience to open his heart, and would enjoy his ice cream more than anyone. He literally tasted Bliss in that mildly joyful experience. Babaji also recently taught the practice froth Vijnana Bhairava which tells us ‘when encountering a long lost friend, and your heart bursts open, breathe into the source of that joy', meaning, enjoy the embrace of a friend, but don't stop there, keep going to its source in your heart. It's good to do this in the moment of joy, because, as Babaji said later, that joy might eventually fade when you realize why the two of you parted ways so long ago. I have found that the practice of naming emotions is a great way to get this practice started, but you can't end there. By all means, name your emotion, that takes surrender and awareness in itself. I have been doing it and it helps you detach and feel the present. But as a yogi, you can breathe into that space you have created and keep that door open to the heart without much more interaction with your mind. Name the emotion again, see it objectively, and then breathe into that space. Use all of your tools to stay present, and to keep the wheels of your practice turning.

¡Hola hola AmaneSer! En este episodio te cuento qué son los samskaras y te acompaño en el proceso de disolverlos a través de la observación. Si este episodio te gustó ayúdame calificando este podcast y compartiéndolo para llegar a más personas. Te dejo por aquí mi página web https://conamorsofi.com/ y mi instagram https://www.instagram.com/conamor.sofi/ para que puedas seguirme y conocer todo lo que tengo para ti. ¡Te deseo un día maravilloso! Con Amor. Sofi

In this next mini episode from our series of Freedom Talks, we ask the questions: Is taking care of oneself selfish? How does a baby shower support the third samskara? How can we create an environment for our spouse that cultivates and nurtures responsibility?FREEDOM TALKS are our bite-sized episodes with Vivekji featuring questions from seekers across the world.  Want to join Meaningful Mornings? Learn more.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

Probably one of the hardest parts about leaving religion is telling your family, am I right? Is that one of the reasons you still stay is because you don't know how your loved ones will react?Today I am diving into tips and tools with how to navigate this part of your journey. Remember that fear is just excitement without the breath. Come join my speakers symposium! Grab your seat today: https://www.amandajoyloveland.com/leanin

We spend a lot of our lives thinking about what has happened in the past and what we plan to have happen, or worry will happen in the future. I find myself caught in this spiral frequently. As a yogi and a yoga instructor I try hard to be patient with my thoughts and understand the patterns that develop from my past and ultimately influence my present and my future. In yoga, these thought blocks are commonly called Samskaras.I first found out about Teddy Droseros in 2018. Teddy has created an unbelievable project to help adults and children have an outlet to express what they are grateful for in the present. In 2018 Teddy along with a few local business A'Pizza Regionale, Original Grain and O Yoga (now Sky Yoga Studios) came up with an idea to raise money through various promotions to donate gratitude journals to all the students at a local elementary school here in Syracuse. I would encourage you to go back and listen to episode 12 with the principal of that school LaJuan White to hear more about the ultimate impact these journals had on the children.As a result of this we had journals at the front desks of both of our yoga studios for students attending classes to take a moment and put into the world what they are grateful for. It is becoming more and more well known the positive effects that taking a few moments a day to journal or express gratitude for what we have in our lives can have a transformative effect on our over all well-being.Teddy has continued to follow his dream of getting Gratitude Journals in as many places as possible and recently came out with a new book that is a collection of peoples entries. Teddy says about the book “I was curious what would happen if I left a communal copy of the Grateful Peoples Gratitude Journal in my neighborhood coffee shop. This is the story of what happened next…”I am extremely excited to finally have Teddy on the podcast. Make sure to check him out in Instagram @gratefulpeoples and visit his website https://gratefulpeoples.com/ to get your own gratitude journal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mandala of the Five Dakini's Meditation Full Practice This is a recording of a complete 5 Dakini Meditation Practice Session at the end of a 6 week study (recorded by Melissa Abbott during a zoom call at my friend Jo Haight Sarling's home in Cocoa Beach, FL.), from a book study and meditation practice group studying the book “ Wisdom Rising” The Mandala of the Empowered Feminine, by Lama Tsultrim Allione. In the first 5 weeks we have studied the individual practices, attributes and states of each of the 5 Dakini's. Sounding their Seed Syllables and embodying their attributes in meditation as a way of transformation burning through encumbered states of being, resulting in a more expanded unencumbered wisdom consciousness of each Dakini, week by week.  This is a Tibetan Buddhist Tantric Practice brought from India to Tibet about 800ad by Guru Rinpoche or Padma Sambhava.  the Mandala as a cosmological system, and through the Mandala we experience the encumbered and transformed unencumbered states of the Dakinis (which are aspects of the sacred feminine). The Mandala being the one ground and the practice is an uncovering of our own enlightened awareness and transformation into enlightened presence. Its been a beautiful journey learning the 5 Dakini Practices with all of the participants around the world including UK, Switzerland, and Argentina. Thank you for your involvements, synergy, focus, love, and interest. Special Thanks to Jo Haight Surling for having the practice at her home in Cocoa Beach and helping me coordinate the process. There really is something special about practicing in a group. The Five Dakini's practices work with transforming encumbered energies ( Samskaras) such as  procrastination, neediness, envy, jealousy, anger, fear etc into “The Wisdom Energies of the Dakinis evolved/transformed/manifersted to an unencumbered view”. The mandala/circle, elemental energies, directional energies, visualization, seed syllables, Uccara, etc are used in the Dakini practices. Ultimately, the absolute level is beyond gender, how on a relative level men and women get to the ultimate level may be very different paths. Women have long thought they have to act like men to attain anything in this world. The cultural messages truly effect and disempower women on so many levels. The Dakini is a messenger of spasciousness, a force of truth, a transitional primal power, a fierce compassion for change and upliftment.  I believe the recognition of feminine empowerment holds a key to cultural evolution and that awareness of practices line the Five Dakini's . I highly recommend you get the book and read it, until you get the book, tho, it is all right to come and practice and get a taste of it and see if it is for you. It is exciting work I ask that we practice not only for ourselves but for the benefit of all. 

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast is an interview with, Kriya Yoga teacher,  David McGrath from Ireland.  David quizzes me on the definitions of Yoga, Samadhi, Samskaras, Vasanas, Ishvara, and Karma.  These are important topics to consider and understand as one progresses on the path of Kriya Yoga. David  McGrath is a Kriya Yoga Meditation Coach, living in Ireland. He has  spent a considerable amount of time at Centre for Spiritual Awareness,  where he received instruction and initiation from Roy Eugene Davis.  During this time, Mr Davis ordained and authorised David to teach Kriya  Yoga. CONTACT: Email: kriyayogameditationcoach@gmail.com Events: https://www.meetup.com/kriya-yoga-meditation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kriyayogameditationcoach Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrrrnY0JdxnzQ-kyNj9JGg   Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.

This podcast episode is about Samskaras or Sanskaras. The Sanskrit word Samskara can be translated as " mental impressions, recollections, or psychological imprints".The world we see is from the vail of these mental impressions. Many times we react before even we realize that we are reacting. This is because of our Samskaras. Wisdom of yoga tells us, awareness is the first key. Once we realize our reactions, we can act on them. Visit  http://www.sunitayoga.com/ to download 4 audio meditations,Gentle yoga sessions, and Ayurveda dosha or constitution quiz. If you like what I am offering please support meFollow 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)

This episode of The Kriya Yoga Podcast is an excerpt from the 2021 Kriya Yoga Solstice Online Retreat. For more information on future in-person and online retreats and webinars, please visit: https://kriyayogaonline.com/blog/. Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on Kriya Yoga offerings. Our topics of discussion include: What is eternal? What is Karma? Do we need an astrologer to understand our karma? What are Samskaras? What is Reincarnation? Is Karma Black or White? What can we do about Karma? Do you believe in rebirth? How do we reverse karma? What are the three levels of karma? How long is it going to take to become Self-realized? How do gemstones affect our karma? Your host, Ryan Kurczak, is a Kriya Yoga meditation teacher and author. He was authorized to teach Kriya Yoga in 2005, by Roy Eugene Davis, a direct student of Paramahansa Yogananda. For more information about this work please visit: https://www.patreon.com/KriyaYoga A community of Kriya Yoga practitioners engaged in supporting this work. https://kriyayogaonline.com/ Blog posts, books and information on the Kriya Yoga Apprenticeship Course. https://www.youtube.com/user/KriyaYogaOnline Hundreds of hours of videos related to Kriya Yoga and spiritual growth.

Ever felt like you keep changing things around you without feeling much different? You continue to find yourself feeling the same intense emotions that seem to keep holding you back? Today I share an intro to the concept that has become my greatest tool in self-transformation: samskaras. Working with samskaras has helped me release old, painful emotional patterns, gained new clarity, deepened my relationships, ultimately helping me feel better. Take a listen today to start diving into this life-changing work. 

Amara Prabhu Dasan is an expert in vaisnava rituals, samskaras, and a great devotee of Lord Nrsimhadev. Join us as he details his spiritual journey as well the significance of rituals in the life of a Vaisnava. Do not miss this!

Derik Mills speaks with scientist, writer, and expert in the “Psychology of Technology” Dr. Larry Rosen. They discuss the psychological consequences of social media and our addiction to our devices. He shares his 30+ years of research in the field and the correlation between our cognitive functions, increased technology consumption, and our rising cortisol levels. Dr. Rosen shares the truth about digital detoxes, why multitasking isn't actually as efficient as you might think, as well as the strategies and device settings that can help you change your relationship and reliance on technology. He also examines his personal experience with Parkinson's and how he's building awareness for other sufferers.Links to Glo Classes:Yoga: Boost Brain Function & Refresh Your MindReboot Your BrainMental Reset FlowMeditation: Choose Joy  Nidra: Yoga Nidra for BurnoutLecture: A Brief Study of Samskaras 

You may think that I am going to talk about becoming a swami, but I'm not. If you want to know that story, then look back through previous podcast to “What it means to be a swami and the journey I took to become one.” Today I'm going to talk about who I am as a person, approaching 70 years of age, and share some of my life challenges that shaped my life. When we have life challenges, especially as a child, they form what we call “samskaras” in yoga. Samskaras are patterns of thinking and behaving that become quite automatic, because they are buried in the subconscious and unconscious mind. We may not realize how these samskaras continue to exert their influence over the years. We may remember the challenge we faced, but we often think, “well this thing happened, but it happened when I was a child and now I'm grown and I've put it behind me.” It's not that simple. It has actually created a neurological pathway where the mental energy flows without awareness when presented with any similar situation. Depending on its strength, the subconscious mind might even be looking for the opportunity to release that flow of mental energy because it is conditioning and familiarity. It reinforces who we are. When I was eight years old, I had several changes in my home and school life. My only brother went away to college and my only sister got married. Because my brother was going to a private college, my mother took on a fulltime job to help pay his tuition. I suddenly became somewhat of an only child who walked home from school to find an empty house with a list of chores to do until my parents came home. At a very early age, I learned how to make dinner, iron clothing and clean the house. I lived in a rural area in an extremely small village of less than a hundred people. Doing the chores didn't really bother me so much because there really weren't very many other kids to play with anyway. Besides my cousin, a boy, there was another girl that would sometimes agree to play with me if I didn't tell anyone. You see I was the subject of bullying at school and this girl didn't want others to think she was my friend. How this happened was that when I was in second grade, it was decided that I should skip ahead and finish the year in third grade. I was big for my age and quite smart. I was not consulted about this decision that I recall. So, I ended up doing two grades in one academic year. The problem was, in this rural school, each grade had about 20 kids with all 12 grades in one building. There was no chance for anonymity. It seemed like I was suddenly an outcast. The kids who were in the lower grade didn't want to be my friends anymore, and the kids in the new grade began to ridicule me calling me a baby. This got worse as I continued to excel in my academic performance. I remember the one girl whose mother was a schoolteacher in the same building decided to lead the campaign against me. And because her mother was a teacher at the school, kids were eager to follow her lead because she was what we called, the teacher's pet. Now it's important to remember this was around 1959. Bullying was up close and personal, not through social media. I remember being taunted on the playground nearly every day during recess. One day it was so bad that I went to the restroom and locked the door to the stall and pulled my feet up and hid rather than go back to class where others would see that I had been crying. Over then next several years, I continued to be subjected to bullying. I remember decorating brown lunch bags to hang on the chalk tray for other students to put in those silly little valentines on Valentine's Day. I don't remember getting a single one. I was rarely invited to anyone's birthday party. I didn't know how to deal with my feelings. When I would try to talk to my mom, she would say, “oh don't worry they are just jealous of you.” What was wrong with me? Why wasn't I liked? Then in seventh grade we moved to another state and I entered a new school. No one knew me or my history. I started to make some friends. And I worked hard at it. I learned how to subjugate a lot of my feelings to be able to please others. I even learned to make fun of myself before anyone else could even think of doing so. I learned how to put on a really good front and never let anyone see my pain. I held at bay all of the resentment that had been building for years and tried to convince others that I was like them! And that I was worth liking! But deep inside was this nasty old samskara of doubt, of resentment, of envy. And again, and again it played out. I was always amazed when someone liked me and wanted to spend time with me. I didn't really like me, so why did they? Over the next several decades, I became driven. If I accomplished enough I would feel good about myself. Right? I graduated from nursing school at the age of 20, got accepted into anesthesia training at 21, and became an instructor in the anesthesia program at 25. I got married and divorced by 23. I did open heart anesthesia and started pre-med, working and studying, living on 5 hours sleep. Then at age 29, I burned out. On a whim, I signed up for an adventure travel expedition in India and Nepal even though I'd never slept in a tent in my life! The trip was five weeks. First, we rode camels through the desert of India, then bicycled from the Taj Mahal to Delhi. We flew to Nepal and went trekking in the mountains, river rafting, and then rode elephants through the Chitwan National Park. It was amazing! And I did it all! It was on about the third day riding a camel in the desert that I suddenly had an insight. I realized that I was indeed riding a camel in the desert of India and that all of those people back home were still there doing what they do, being who they are, and they would never change. I realized that I was riding a camel in the desert of India and that I had made that choice and that I could make the choice to be whoever I wanted to be. All of those years of trying to be what I thought others wanted me to be. All those years when I felt like I didn't fit in. I was riding a camel through the desert of India and I realized I could be different. Now because patterns of behavior are hard to change, it took more than that one insight to do so. I spent the next decade alternating between “trying to be normal” and then canning that idea and going off to travel, at one point living in Nepal for nearly 2 years. Patterns of behavior are hard to change, like I said, and eventually I threw away the idea of “being normal” for the last time. I left the well-paid profession of anesthesia and opened the no pay profession of owning a yoga center! And it was through my study and practice and teaching of yoga that I began to see that my patterns of behavior were not only hard to change, but they would continue to hold there grip on my psyche until I did enough studying and practicing and teaching of yoga to see them for what they are. They are me. They are my personality. These samskaras, these patterns of trying to please everyone, or working endlessly to feel worthy, to push my feelings down so as not to appear vulnerable – they were still there even though the work, the setting and the names had been changed. Because people are people, regardless of place or age. What I have learned, just these last few years is that my samskaras are me and I have to accept them and even embrace them, forgive them and then gradually release them by replacing them with more positive ones. What I have learned, just these last few years is that I am a good human being, worthy of love, worthy of friends, worthy of taking time away from work for self-care. I'm freely admit I'm not perfect, but I am trying to be my more authentic self, and that person is okay. If someone doesn't like me, or if they act against me, that doesn't say anything about me or who I am. It's about who they are. They are being held captive by their own patterns of behavior. I forgive them and move forward. In two months, I will be 70. It's taken my whole life to feel truly comfortable in my skin. Oh, don't get me wrong. I still have my moments! There are still flashes of those samskaras that rear their ugly heads, but now I am aware of then and see them for what they are. Old patterns. Not the patterns that will determine my path going forward. I'm so grateful for all of the good and bad experiences in my life and that I have reached this point of being who I am. I hope you will reach out to me if you have felt moved by this story. I would be honored to help you identify and overcome your patterns through yoga.