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In Verse 104, of the Vijñāna-Bhairava Tantra, we come across a profound teaching:विहाय निजदेहस्थं सर्वत्रास्मीति भावयन्।दृढेन मनसा दृष्ट्या नान्येक्षिण्या सुखी भवेत्॥ १०४॥vihāya nijadehasthaṁ sarvatrāsmīti bhāvayan |dṛḍhena manasā dṛṣṭyā nānyekṣiṇyā sukhī bhavet || 104 ||"By abandoning the sense that the self abides only in one's own body, and by contemplating with a firm mind that “I am everywhere”, without any other kind of seeing (through a-paroksha-anubhūti, direct mystic experience), one becomes happy (i.e enlightened)!"I felt that this verse captured the very essence of spiritual life and spelled out the whole journey from start to finish which is a journey from limitation to absolute freedom, from jīva (limited individuality) to śīva (all inclusive one-ness), from selfishness to selflessness. We explore this idea using the Tantrik & Hatha Yoga languaging around Kula Kundalinī, our own power of identification and how she moves from the mūlādhāra (where she identifies only with the limited mind-body complex) to the sahasrāra (where she unites with śiva in super-sensuous bliss!) through the various chakras in the sushumnā nādi. I was especially moved by emphasis on direct, immediate spiritual experience (aparokshanubhūti) as the necessary condition of realization that appears in the second half of the verse! As Swami Vivekananda defined it, "religion is realization", not frothy talk or belief!This is indeed the goal, but how do we get there?This verse not only tells us the mechanism of spiritual life, and the final outcome but also presents the means: dṛḍhena manasā , through unrelenting, firm, consistent and constant practice! We talk about what practice really means and discuss the role of grace and make a case for the importance of prayer, which Sri Ramakrishna very much emphasized. This lecture is part of our weekly Vijñāna-Bhairava Tantra class series which meets live every Thursday at 7:30pm (ish) here. You'll find our lecture directory for the course here. Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

Recently we've been giving a series of talks on some foundational Tantrik concepts starting with the concept of the "self". Is there such a thing and if so, what is its nature? We asked What is the Self in Tantra? and then we looked at the The 6 Layers of the Self in Tantra of the virūpāska-pancāśika, a foundational Tantrik model for nested embodiment. Now, we continue the discussion, recapping some of the stuff we uncovered in those previous classes and concluding with a verse from the Vijñāna-Bhairava Tantra:चिद्धर्मा सर्वदेहेषु विशेषो नास्ति कुत्रचित्।अतश्च तन्मयं सर्वम् भावयन् भवजिज् जनः॥ १००॥ciddharmā sarvadeheṣu viśeṣo nāsti kutracit|ataśca tanmayaṁ sarvam bhāvayan bhavajij janaḥ || 100 ||“There is [One Reality] whose essential nature is Consciousness and this is in every body; there is no special consciousness anywhere!” And thus, a person who contemplates that the entire world is pervaded [by that Reality, consciousness] conquers the world!"Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

This is perhaps one of my favorite lectures yet and one of the most foundational. In this talk, we track the idea of the "self", the most immediate reality through various different schools of philosophy: first we sketch out scientific materialism (physicalism) and use the ancient ideas of Sāmkhya philosophy to refute it. Then, we refute Sāmkhya before moving on to sketch out the Buddhist idea of no-self. Having refuted the Buddhists, we then sketch out the Shaiva Siddhānta (Tantrik Dualism) view on the Self which we then develop into the non-dual Tantrik view of the One Consciousness in all beings as all beings. 00:00:00 Opening Invocations00:00:47 5 Forms of the Self 00:08:24 The Buddhist Idea of "No Self" 00:10:41 The Vijñāna-Bhairava Tantra on the Self00:15:30 The Self in Sāmkhya vs the Self in Materialism00:42:00 An Argument Against Sāmkhya: There is Only One Consciousness00:52:38 The Buddhist Idea of No-Self 00:59:43 Refuting the Buddhist View of No-Self01:05:30 The Self in Shaiva Siddhanta, Tantrik Dualism01:19:45 The Non-Dual Tantrik Idea of the One SelfYou'll find a complete playlist of lectures on Tantra in both theory and practice here.Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMJai Mā!Support the show

En este podcast tenemos con nosotros a Urania, que es a la vez profesora de prácticas del Vijñana Bhairava de nuestra Escuela de Shivaismo y directora de la Escuela de Anti-Danza, donde te ayuda a romper los patrones rígidos del Ego y las fijaciones sobre tu cuerpo a través del movimiento creativo. En este podcast nos habla de la violencia del sector de la danza, la obsesión con los cuerpos y las posturas imposibles en pro de un standard absurdo que en algún momento se llegó a considerar arte.

Why yoga? Anyone who has practiced for a decade, two decades, or even a lifetime knows that the answer to this question is anything but simple—or perhaps so simple that words fail to capture it.   Some truths can only be understood through embodied knowledge, a form of wisdom that arises not from intellectual effort but from deep receptivity. Yoga is a path of insight, not just the accumulation of facts or information, though it does not reject them. It is a path of Vijñāna—a deeper knowing, an awakened consciousness, a means of direct realization.   There are realms beyond what the mind can grasp, mysteries that logic cannot solve. But what the mind cannot know, the spirit can perceive, and the soul can experience.   This is why lifelong practitioners return to their mats, day after day, year after year. All who have touched this special knowledge—not of the intellect, but of the soul—are called them back, again and again, to what was once glimpsed in moments of deep practice.   Practice LIVE with me exclusively on Omstars! Start your journey today with a 7-day free trial at omstars.com.   Limited time Offer: Sign up for an Omstars+ membership and Get my FREE course: Ashtanga Mechanics. Sign up Here!   Stay connected with us on social @omstarsofficial and @kinoyoga Practice with me in person for workshops, classes, retreats, trainings and Mysore seasons. Find out more about where I'm teaching at kinoyoga.com and sign up for our Mysore season in Miami at www.miamilifecenter.com

Este podcast y el que viene nos vamos a centrar en la práctica. Leemos el comienzo del Vijñana Bhairava y practicamos con la espacialidad, para acercarnos a nuestra verdadera naturaleza y dejar atrás las ataduras del yo. ¿Estás preparada para unirse al grupo de estudio de la Escuela? Haz el test de nuestra web: https://tantrashivaitaplicado.com/test-de-acceso/

In past week, Vij has spoken against his own govt 4 times. Last Friday, he took a direct dig at Saini, saying that ever since he had become CM he'd been flying in an ‘udan khatola'.  

We gave this lecture some time ago, in July of last year on Swami Lakshmanjoo's birthday. However it occurred to me that it would be a very good start to 2025 if we could not only review the fundamentals of spiritual life in general but also revisit the foundations, historical, philosophical and spiritual the underlie our Tantrik tradition. Note: around 14:00 I mention a lecture I did called "Texts and Lineages in Kashmir Shaivism". I never actually got around to uploading that one but if you stay tuned for the video called "Our Tantrik Lineage", I go over the same material with albeit more detail. Anyway, in this talk, we make a few points about Tantra and texts like the Vijñāna-Bhairava Tantra and then plunge into what I consider, on perhaps a more anecdotal note, to the be the essential flavor of Shaivism and how it developed throughout history. For more detailed instructions for how to perform Kālī pūjā, watch this playlist: https://www.patreon.com/collection/233799Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

Giving in to our desires (which is to say: following them into externalized action) can sometimes be just as repressive as avoiding them altogether. In either case, the energy of desire is not fully experienced:; it is instead dissipated through repression or expression. One wonders: what would it be like to simply sit with the energy of agitation or inspiration, breathing into it and following it back into its point of origin? In the Vijñāna-Bhairava Tantra, there is a very subtle technique that falls into the category of "Śambhavopaya", the Way of Śīva because it is a practice centered on icchā, the creative desire of Non-Dual Consciousness to bloom outward into expression. The source of all expression is Consciousness and it is back into Consciousness that all expressions dissolve. As such, any urge, inspiration or desire that we experience has its origin point and resting point in Awareness. By experiencing fully the blooming of any icchā, creative outpouring we can "guide it" to a still point and thereby experience enlivened Awareness! We took a first pass at this practice here but because we didn't have as much time as I would have liked to discuss it, we decided to revisit it in this short discussion before we took up a Hatha Yoga practice, which you can watch here.Our Vijñāna-Bhairava Tantra series:https://www.patreon.com/collection/143200Classes meet live every Thursday at 6:30pm PST. You can sign up to attend the zoom meetings here:https://yogaworldheart.com/schedule Also, lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

Time to ask a very important question: what does Mā really want? Last week, we started discussing themes of sensuality and desire in Ma Kali's iconography alongside the equally controversial motifs of intoxication and madness. We introduced the concept of “yamala”, the sexual union of Shiva and Shakti! You can watch that lecture here: But besides sketching out a few practices from the Vijñāna-Bhairava and reading a few sections from the Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna that address sexuality and spirituality, we didn't really a get a chance to do a theological and philosophical treatment of the concept, especially with regards to a serious question: if God has desires, can She still be God? After all, isn't God whole and complete and perfect and doesn't desire imply some kind of lack or incompleteness or imperfection? Is there a different between "desiring FROM fullness" as opposed "desiring TO fullness?" And if she does have desires, what are they? And why are they often described in erotic terms? Ah, so much to explore! May all this be an offering. PS:This is the fourth lecture in the series on Mā's bhāva following the “Why is Kali drunk?” https://youtu.be/OAOxpwtjmtA?si=CzXDMdBfpY96_kHo and “Why is Kali Crazy”https://youtu.be/zXvggDB4fLQ?si=ZDjvOu2z1oAmcEVD  lectures! For more detailed instructions for how to perform Kālī pūjā, watch this playlist: https://www.patreon.com/collection/233799Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

For the auspicious occasion of the Kāla Bhairava Jayanti which also happens to be Mā Siddheśvarī Jayanti, we offer a  rather free and somewhat loose translation of the Kāla Bhairavashtakam, the 8 Verses Praising Bhairava attributed to Sri Shankaracharya to explore some of the non-dual implications of certain phrases in the hymn. We make a few observations of Rāga Bhairava and how this hymn is connected to Mahishasura Mardini and also to Ravana, the famed antagonist of the Ramayana. We make some passing remarks about Abhinava Gupta's Bhairava Stava and also Kshemarāja's verse to Bhairava in his commentary on the Vijñāna-Bhairava Tantra. But most importantly, we talk about what it means to "pray". All prayer, all approaches to God are wonderful and valid, suiting different devotees of different temperaments who are all equally great! Having said that, I make a case for "self-less prayer" that cares for neither worldly nor even spiritual reward which I argue, can be accomplished through chanting hymns like the Kālabhairavāshtakam with fervor! Here's the hymn:कालभैरवाष्टकम्To him whose holy feet is worshipped by the king of the GodsWho wears a serpent as a sacrificial thread and who is adorned with the crescent moon, who is the giver of graceWho is praised by a retinue of yogis and sages like NāradaTo Him who is the Supreme Lord of the city of Kāshi, I offer my praise!To Him who is resplendent with the radiance of innumerable suns! Who is transcendent and who rescues us from the ocean of worldliness!Whose throat is blue and who is quick grant all wishes!Who is imperishable, the Death of Death with lotus eyes who upholds the three worlds with His trident! To Him who is the Supreme Lord of the city of Kāshi, I offer my praise!To Him who holds in His hands the trident, axe, noose and club! Who is the Primordial Cause of the Universe!Who is the imperishable void that is prior to all the Gods! Who is the Terrifying Lord who delights in the strange Tandava dance! To Him who is the Supreme Lord of the city of Kāshi, I offer my praise!To Him who gives both worldly happiness and final liberation! Whose form is most auspicious!Who loves his devotees! Who is the immovable Lord of the Worlds!Who is adorned with shining jingling golden bells around his waist!To Him who is the Supreme Lord of the city of Kāshi, I offer my praise!To Him who  protects the bridge of Dharma and destroys the path of Adharma, Who destroys the fetters of Karma! Whose limbs are adorned with circles of golden serpents! To Him who is the Supreme Lord of the city of Kāshi, I offer my praise!To Him whose two feet are adorned with sandals studded with shining gemsWho is eternal, non-dual, who is the stainless and pure essence of all divinity!Who humbles death and liberates us! Who has terrifying fangs!To Him who is the Supreme Lord of the city of Kāshi, I offer my praise!To Him whose terrible laughter destroys the universe emanation forth from Brahma!Whose terrible glance rends asunder the net of illusion! Who bestows the eight occult powers, Who is garlanded in skulls!To Him who is the Supreme Lord of the city of Kāshi, I offer my praise!To Him who is the Lord of Ghosts! Who bestows great glory! Who frees all the residents of Kāshi from karmas good and bad!Who is the Lord of the Universe, the Ancient One and in the innermost guide in every being!To Him who is the Supreme Lord of the city of Kāshi, I offer my praise!Support the show

After we did our class on how to worship Bhairava (which you can watch here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/secret-mantras-8-116490016?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link) we hopped into this inspired discussion about the deeper meaning of the word "Bhairava" in the context of the subtlest non-dual Tantrik teaching. Then, after exploring a few nuances in the name itself, we then review a profound practice that Bhairava reveals secretly in the Vijñāna-Bhairava, a practice that we are all of us quite familiar with by now but that we can hopefully take up again with fresh perspective as a result of this evening's discussion! भैरव उवाच।Bhairava Uvācaऊर्ध्वे प्राणो ह्यधो जीवो विसर्गात्मा परोच्चरेत्।उत्पत्तिद्वितयस्थाने भरणाद् भरिता स्थितिः॥ २४॥ūrdhve prāṇo hy adho jīvo visargātmā paroccaret |utpatti-dvitaya-sthāne bharaṇād bharitā sthitiḥ: || 24 ||Bhairava said:Goddess Parā (Vāk, the Transcendent-Immanent Goddess) expresses Herself in a visarga as (the transcendence) of exhaling upwards (into spacious dissolution) and (the immanence) of inhaling downwards (into embodiment). Should one fix (one's attention) at the two places of their origin (i.e where the breath emerges), and fill them (with attention), one becomes established in fullness. For more detailed instructions for how to perform Tantrik pūjā, watch this playlist: https://www.patreon.com/collection/233799Lectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and again Friday at 6pm PST.Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

Aunque dentro de la Escuela ya hemos terminado con el Vijñana Bhairava Tantra, aquí os dejamos algunos fragmento de las últimas técnicas, donde Mar expone una de las características más importantes del Shivaismo Cachemir. Haz el test de entrada que tenemos en la web, y cuando te preguntamos de dónde vienes pon "podcast" y recibirás un trato especial.

In our latest episode, we explore the intricate relationship between energy centers within our bodies and their interplay between the masculine and feminine aspects. We delve into the concept of the central channel, the Sashumna Nadi, and the Ida and Pingala that traverse the left and right sides of our being, respectively. This discussion illuminates how these energies, much like threads in a rope, weave together to create the strength and form of our existence. We take time to appreciate the thousands of muscles and neural pathways that define us, emphasizing the extraordinary nature of our bodies. The episode also features readings from the Radiance Sutras, a translation of the Vijñāna-Bhairava-tantra, capturing the spiritual dialogue between a goddess and her lover, which speaks to the mysteries of life and existence. These passages invite listeners to tune into the presence of life's power and the mysterious awareness that permeates everything. The text encourages us to explore the wholeness beyond individual parts, and the interplay of form and formlessness, urging us to rest in the embrace of wisdom and truth.Listeners are guided to take a moment to recognize their own unique existence and power, acknowledging the stories, failures, and wisdom that make up their current being. The episode reinforces the idea that each person's presence is not accidental but a unique manifestation of life's vitality. This recognition is aimed at catalyzing self-awareness and inspiring listeners to weave love into their lives and surroundings. The session concludes with a meditation centering on the affirmation of life's purpose and the essential nature of love. Listeners are encouraged to view their physical form not as a burden, but as a vessel for manifesting strength, power, and love. The meditation serves as a reminder that everyone has come to this life with significant intent and potential. The closing thoughts of the episode revisit the themes of power and vulnerability, discussing how confronting fear with presence and consciousness can lead us to embody our true nature. The episode underscores the importance of embodying love and authenticity in our daily lives, especially in a world where superficial conversations often overshadow genuine actions. Ultimately, the podcast invites listeners to play in the field of power and love, embracing their authentic selves and fostering a more aligned and vibrant existence for themselves and others.

In the latest episode of The Wealth Exchange podcast, Selena Woo is joined by Joanna Jagger and Meeru Dhalwala, two influential women making a difference in the hospitality and culinary industries. Joanna, the Founder and President of the WORTH Association, shares her passion for supporting women in the recreation, tourism, and hospitality industries. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship and leadership development. Meeru, a renowned chef, author, and co-founder of Lila and Vij's Restaurants, shares her personal journey from her early life in India to her successful career in Vancouver. She discusses the challenges she faced as a woman of colour in the culinary world and how she overcame them by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment in her kitchens. Together, Meeru and Joanna emphasize the power of resilience, the importance of self-belief, and the impact of creating spaces where everyone is welcome and valued.

Mick Jagger visits Vij's after The Stones show Guest: Vikram Vij, Chef and Owner of Vij's Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two much-lauded restaurateurs, Meeru Dhalwala of Vij's and Rangoli, and Shira Blustein of The Acorn, have come together to open Lila on Main Street. They chat with Anya about the restaurant, the menus, working together, friendship, food sustainability, the culture and politics behind plant-based, vegetarian and flexitarian eating, avoiding labels, the concept of welcome, and more.

Hacia el final del Vijñana Bhairava Tantra nos encontramos con las prácticas más profundas y místicas de todo el sutra. Son prácticas contemplativas que te ayudan a dar el paso de la consciencia contractada individual a la consciencia universal todo-inclusiva. Aquí te explicamos un par de estos dharanas.

Mar nos vuelve a desvelar los secretos de uno de los sutras no duales mas importantes del Shivaismo Cachemir, el Vijñana Bhairava. Esta vez jugamos con la oscuridad y con las tormentas. ¿Nos quieres conocer mejor? Síguenos en tu red social favorita :https://tantrashivaitaplicado.com/formacion-gratuita/

You may recognize Vikram Vij from a number of places – as a famed Canadian chef, or as the owner of Vij's in Vancouver. Maybe you watched him as a fiery entrepreneur on CBC's Dragons Den, or as a judge on Chopped Canada. Whatever the case, one thing is certain: his vibrant spirit is bound to leave a lasting impression. In this episode, we delve into Vikram's journey, tracing his path from a young, ambitious restaurant owner to an internationally acclaimed culinary icon. Join us as we uncover the untold stories behind Vikram's success, gain insights into the challenges he's overcome, and hear wisdom from his remarkable journey. Whether you're an aspiring chef, a budding entrepreneur, or simply someone with a hunger for inspiration, this conversation promises to leave you informed, inspired, and hungry for more.Host:Mark KondratPartner & CEO of Alberta Beer Festivals and ‘Let's Meet for a Beer' PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/m.kondrat?igshi...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-kondrat-aab92444/ABF Website: https://albertabeerfestivals.comLMFAB Website: https://letsmeetforabeer.comGuest:Vikram VijRestaurateur, TV Personality, Owner and Chef of Vij'sInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefvikramvij/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikram-vij-359570185/?originalSubdomain=caWebsite(s): https://vijs.ca/

In this talk on the occasion of mahashivaratri 2023, we say a few words about the Tantra in general, the Vijñāna-Bhairava Tantra in particular and Shiva puja in theory and practice. What do we do on shivaratri and why do we do it? We discuss the unique and wonderful features of Shiva Puja. May this be my offering to you, you who are Shiva embodied. OM Namah Shivayah!Lectures happen live on zoom every Monday at 7pm PST and Friday 10am PST and Friday at 6pm PST.  There's Q&A right after the lectures. It is free and open to the public. All are welcome!Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrMSupport the show

Los Cinco Agregados Según el budismo, un ser humano está compuesto de Cinco Agregados; denominados “skandhas” que enunciados en orden alfabético son: Consciencia o “Vijñana”, Forma o “Rupa”, Formaciones mentales o “Samskara”, Percepciones o “Samjña”, y Sensaciones o “Vedana”. Los Cinco Agregados contienen todo, tanto dentro como fuera de nuestro cuerpo, en la naturaleza y en la sociedad. Vijñana – la  Coniencia Vijñāna se traduce del sanscrito como "conciencia", "fuerza vital", "mente" o "discernimiento". El término vijñāna se menciona en muchos de los primeros Upanishads, donde ha sido traducido por términos como comprensión, conocimiento e inteligencia. Conciencia, aquí se refiere al almacén de consciencia, el cual está en la base de todo lo que somos, el fundamento de todas nuestras formaciones mentales. Cuando las formaciones mentales no se están manifestando, residen en nuestro almacén de consciencia en la forma de semillas. Las semillas de alegría, paz, comprensión, compasión, olvido, celos, miedo, desesperación y demás. Tal y como hay cincuenta y un categorías de formaciones mentales, hay cincuenta y un tipos de semillas sembradas en la profundidad de nuestra consciencia. Cada vez que regamos una de ellas o permitimos que sea regada por alguien más, esa semilla se manifestará y llegará a ser una formación mental.. Consideremos la reseña …

Today's episode is a conversation, and I'm speaking with the renowned teacher Rupert Spira. Rupert has been a spiritual practitioner since the age of 15. He began with Advaita Vedānta, as well as Sufi teachings, but the pivotal turning point in his spiritual life was meeting Francis Lucille, who introduced him to the Direct Path teachings of Ātmānanda Krishna Menon and the teachings of Tantric Shaivism, which Francis had received from his teacher, Jean Klein. Rupert is the author of You Are the Happiness You Seek and many other short books. He lives in Oxford, where I was fortunate to meet with him face to face, although the conversation you'll hear today was recorded remotely. Rupert holds regular meetings in the UK, US and Italy, as well as online webinars and Retreats at Home. I personally find his long-form guided meditations to be amongst the most powerful and well-crafted guided meditations available anywhere, especially those in his audio download called Transparent Body, Luminous World, which is inspired (in part) by the Vijñāna-bhairava-tantra. (During the recording of this episode we experienced some audio issues. Kindly bear with us as we learn the art of podcasting. We've already made significant improvements for subsequent episodes.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Table Talk, Rosanna Caira, editor and publisher of Foodservice and Hospitality speaks with Meeru Dhalwala, co-owner and chef of Vancouver's renowned restaurant Vij's. The chef and restaurateur talks about her love of Indian cuisine, her passion for bringing humanity into her business and cooking practices, and her work at advancing and promoting women in business.

A menudo se utilizan las visualizaciones con el fuego para disolver las densidades del cuerpo y salir de la ilusión de que somos nuestro cuerpo, nuestros pensamientos y nuestras emociones. También volvemos a hacer una introducción del Vijñana Bhairava, que nunca viene mal.

En este episodio largo vamos a integrar una técnica que se puede practicar con continuidad en vuestras vidas, es el verso 47 del Vijñana Bhairava. Es muy potente porque rompe la confusión yo = cuerpo, que general la separación con la totalidad y el Ego individual.

En este episodio vamos a practicar el verso 46 del Vijñana Bhairava Tantra, una practica directa al estado de Bhairava. ¡Agárrense!

Los Cinco Agregados Según el budismo, un ser humano está compuesto de Cinco Agregados; denominados “skandhas” que enunciados en orden alfabético son: consciencia o “Vijñana”, forma o “Rupa”, formaciones mentales o “Samskara”, percepciones o “Samjña”, y sensaciones o “Vedana”. Los Cinco Agregados contienen todo, tanto dentro como fuera de nuestro cuerpo, en la naturaleza y en la sociedad. Vijñana – la  Coniencia Vijñāna se traduce del sanscrito como "conciencia", "fuerza vital", "mente" o "discernimiento". El término vijñāna se menciona en muchos de los primeros Upanishads, donde ha sido traducido por términos como comprensión, conocimiento e inteligencia. Conciencia aquí se refiere al almacén de consciencia, el cual está en la base de todo lo que somos, el fundamento de todas nuestras formaciones mentales. Cuando las formaciones mentales no se están manifestando, residen en nuestro almacén de consciencia en la forma de semillas. Las semillas de alegría, paz, comprensión, compasión, olvido, celos, miedo, desesperación y demás. Tal y como hay cincuenta y un categorías de formaciones mentales, hay cincuenta y un tipos de semillas sembradas en la profundidad de nuestra consciencia. Cada vez que regamos una de ellas o permitimos que sea regada por alguien más, esa semilla se manifestará y llegará a ser una formación mental.. Pensemos sobre la reseña …

Summer bounties are hitting our dinner, picnic and BBQ tables, and farmers are busy gearing up for another fall harvest season. But have you ever considered how much of the food we produce in Canada never even makes it to your plate?  Or how much goes into the green bin?This year on Disruptors, an RBC Podcast, we tackled the challenge of food waste in a special series called “The Growing Challenge: How Canada Can Lead the Next Green Revolution in Agriculture.” We're showing good progress on limiting food spoilage and waste, but we can – and need to do – more.Listen in as host John Stackhouse hears from a variety of experts including Meeru Dhalwala, author, chef, and the co-owner of Vij's and Rangoli restaurants in Vancouver; Randy Huffman, the Chief Food Safety and Sustainability Officer at Maple Leaf Foods; Kevin Groh, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Loblaw Companies Limited; and Jeremy Lang, the founder and Vice-President of Sustainability at Pela Earth, the creator of a smart composting system called Lomi.

The Vijñānabhairava Tantra is a compendium of spiritual prompts to enter a state of complete absorption in the Absolute, while yet remaining with the power of creativity and fecundity. If any text could be synonymous with Methods of Contemplation, it's this one. In the text, the primordial Goddess Bhairavi asks Bhairava, who is none other than her very Self - how to untangle the myriad of paths and admonitions of the tantras. He responds by giving pointed instructions to winnow away the extroversion of the mind: complex ones, simple ones, ones you might already do. The point being - Reality itself is the door to Reality. Connect with me on instagram @methodsofcontemplation Work with me one-on-one: https://calendly.com/methodsofcontemplation/spiritual-direction --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/methods/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/methods/support

Growing up, celebrated chef and entrepreneur Vikram Vij wanted to be an actor, but his business-minded father had other ideas. At nineteen, Vij left India for Austria, where he studied hotel management, and landed his first restaurant job at the famed Michelin-starred Post-Stuben restaurant. It was there that a chance encounter with the head of CP Hotels led to a job offer at the Banff Springs Hotel. And so began Vikram Vij's life in his adopted country of Canada. “I fell in love with Canada. I fell in love with Banff. And I always tell people I come from one of the largest democracies in the world called India, but I actually live in the best democracy in the world called Canada,” Vij says. From Banff, it was on to Vancouver, where Vij would build a network of restaurants with his former wife and business partner Meeru Dhalwala, and satisfy the entertainer in his soul with appearances on shows like Dragons' Den, Top Chef Canada and Recipe to Riches. Countless Journeys is brought to you by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, located at the Halifax Seaport.

The pause between the breath gives us an anchor of stillness amidst the constant fluctuations of mind and karma. Because the breath is as ceaseless as manifestation is infinite— and flowing with our breath, like flowing with our karma, takes practice and surrender. This is why the pause between the breath is such a resource helping us find and unite with this flow. The pause between the breath isn't separate from the breath, but it is what unites the inhale and exhale into a fluid experience. The Shiva Sutras describe this as a type of “Triple Awareness”, awareness that goes beyond just the inhale and exhale, beyond duality, and encompasses the in-between space. “When you fix your awareness not only in two, but in three, you are carried to God consciousness and you become one with Svacchanda.32 (Svacchanda Tantra) What is the meaning of “triple awareness”? The verse tells us there must be triple awareness, not just awareness of two. Awareness of two is the awareness of two actions, such as inhaling and exhaling. Triple awareness includes the junction, the gap, between any two actions, between inhaling and exhaling and between exhaling and inhaling. It is the junction between one step and another step, between one thought and another thought, between one sensation and another sensation, etc. When you are aware of the three centers, then you are carried to Svacchanda, to God-consciousness.” Feeling the space between the breath is actually a means of feeling the breath itself— because triple awareness doens't mean awareness of three, it means awareness of one. Duality is awareness of two, of inhale and exhale as separate, of like and dislike, accepting and rejecting. Non-duality posits a third option, that of surrender— this is what allows us to feel the breath as a flow, instead of just separate parts. The reason it is called ‘triple awareness' is because this experience of surrender always exists within the realm of duality—duality is what we are surrendering in order to feel unity. So the pause between our breaths isn't a separate practice, but a deeper practice, of breath awareness. The pause, though, is elusive. If you think of our breath as a swinging pendulum, inhaling as it swings one way, exhaling as it swings the other way— the still point is almost mathematically impossible to calculate. This is because as the pendulum swings to one side, its distance towards that end point keeps getting exponentially smaller— Like slicing a cake in half, then fourths, then eighths, then sixteenths, then thirty-seconds, and so on— when will the cake slices become so small they disappear? When does the inhale become the exhale? Math and the mind can't tell us exactly, but of course with a little practice we can all experience it for ourself. Meditation lets us directly experience a reality that our mind simply can't comprehend. To support our path to the pause between the breath, this triple awareness that yields an experience of one-ness and unity, we are taught to watch the breath turn, to watch it taper down and taper up around this infinitely small yet existent pause. In this way we allow the pause to arrive within us, which is the only way to fully experience it. On our meditation cushion this would look like watching the exhale dissolve into stillness, and then watching the inhale spring up from that same stillness. Then watching the inhale almost levitate into a pause, and then the exhale rains down like a fine mist. When we pay attention to the tapering edges of our breath, the pause comes to us vibrantly. In our daily life this is possible too, as each experience of our day has a creation, maintenance and dissolution phase. In Sanskrit the dissolving phase is called a Nimesha, and the arising phase is called an Unmesha. When we watch the tapering edges of a situation beginning or ending, we naturally become more present during the activity, and the space between the activities. We do this for kids all the time, telling them that we'll be leaving the playground in 10 minutes, then five minutes, then another five minutes, then ‘this is the last thing', then another ‘last thing', then the playground is dissolved fully as we drive home. It's not easy for kids and its not easy for us, but its not only possible, but essential for our health, consciousness and bliss. We unconsciously relate to the space between breaths and events in our life as a void, which makes it sound empty, but when that void is described by lineage texts and teachings it is anything but, which is why the Vijnana bhairava teaches that “This [liminal] state, which is absolutely pure and filled with universal consciousness, fills the whole universe with bliss. (Vijñānabhairava Tantra 15)”Further, when we can maintain our awareness on the two ‘voids', there is an ‘upsurge' of energy in our Shushumna, which then causes 'the formation of Bhairava [to be] revealed', meaning that awareness of this liminal space causes a rise in spiritual energy and an awareness of our true nature. Paul Reps once wrote that when we pause we overflow like a well from within— which is a vivid description of this ancient process. So we see that the space between our breaths and our activities is not empty, it is actually the potential energy into which the entire universe both dissolves and from which it rises.

Sušilus orams ir saulei vis labiau lepinant žemę, Druskininkuose prasideda gėlėtas ir žalias kurorto gyvenimo etapas. Parke tarp Druskonio ežero iki pat Vijūnėlės tvenkinio jau visu grožiu skleidžiasi garsieji narcizų laukai. Pirmosios pavasario gėlės užima beveik visą laisvą parko plotą (14,4 ha) ir jų žydi beveik milijonas. Gelsvų atspalvių jūrą įspūdingai papildo japoniškų sakurų alėja abipus pėsčiųjų tako nuo ežero link tvenkinio. Savaitgalį vyksiančioje Narcizų žydėjimo šventėje laukiama daugybės svečių iš visos Lietuvos kampelių ir užsienio, tad praleisti progą pasigrožėti šiuo kvapą gniaužiančiu reginiu tiesiog nedovanotina. FM99 kalbėjome su Druskininkų savivaldybės mero patarėju Simonu Kazakevičiumi apie artėjančią šventę.

Baton Rouge may be no Silicon Valley, heck it may not not even be the "Silicon Bayou" that we were hyped in the early 2000s by the tech park and economic development folks. That said, there are nonetheless some amazingly impressive companies here that are creating tech products and performing IT services in ways that are not being done anywhere else. These are not attention-grabbing cool startups with a catchy marketing hook solving some or other issue like laundry and parking (though we have those too). They're companies dealing in real-world commodities – businesses that have grown from the ground up and proven themselves so successful that they've been acquired by larger companies or private equity firms. Mo Vij is founder and owner of 365 Labs, a tech company that builds software and processes for public safety departments, courts, prosecutors, and first responders. Mo founded the company in January of 2021, using his @Highland campus as its headquarters. The company is funded by Vij Capital, a private equity firm Vij founded in 2019 to fund technology firms. In the years since its founding, 365 Labs has revamped law enforcement systems for agencies around the country, changing the way police process records, how courts handle warrants, and how law enforcement issues tickets. Mo is no stranger to the tech world, or to this show. You may remember he was a guest several years ago, when we talked about his company General Infomatics, which he founded in 2004. In 2020 Mo sold a majority share of that company to a private equity firm based in California. General Infomatics continues to work out of  the @Highland campus next to 365 Labs, and that neighborliness is not coincidental, the companies continue to work together.  Dianna Liu is founder and CEO of Arix Technologies, an IT company that creates robotics software - which is the fancy way of saying they build robots. The robotic systems Arix creates perform inspections for the petrochemical industry. For example, they make a robot that checks for corrosion on the inside of pipes and others that monitor the safety conditions of componentry in chemical plants and refineries, which can be difficult and dangerous for humans but not so hard for robotic systems. Dianna founded the company in 2017, after spending several years with Exxon Mobil. She got her MBA from Yale after getting her bachelors in mechanical engineering from Duke University.  Out to Lunch is recorded live over lunch at Mansurs on the Boulevard. You can find photos from this show by Erik Otts at itsbatonrouge.la.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RamDev dives into the Tantra of delight, wonder, and astonishment to help us surrender with love into our sacred fundamental nature.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow"In this crazy 21st century in which we're living, for me, the most available and exciting practice is this notion of Tantra—of being able to be with anything and immediately go to its fundamental nature." – RamDev Dale BorglumIn this episode RamDev Dale Borglum explores:Wisdom from classic books Zen Flesh Zen Bones by Paul Reps, and The Yoga of Delight, Wonder, and Astonishment, translated by Jai Deva Singh, both on ancient Vijñāna Bhairava—the 112 instructions from Shiva to the Goddess on how to immediately awakenThe connection within Tantra between love, emptiness, self, devotion, and compassionMaharajji's statement that "the best form to worship God is every from" and how everything is graceTantra, the Divine Mother, and devouring and digesting emotionsYoga versus TantraEmbodied mindfulness for transmuting emotion into the sacredGuru Yoga and identifying oneself with God/Deity and mantraSurrendering into love through non-graspingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode I am once again joined by Lorin Roche PhD, meditation teacher and author of ‘The Radiance Sutras'. Lorin describes meditation as an affair with life force itself, explores the role of sleep and rest, and explains the discipline of following the cosmic impulse in one's practice. In the context of this meditative view and drawing from his experience of 40 years of marriage, Loren reflects on intimate relationship, including his own journey in understanding intimacy, meditation keys to a thriving relationship, and how to use meditation to keep love alive. Lorin also discusses tantric sex, including the difference between technique and art, common errors and misunderstandings, and the redemptive power of spiritual union. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep185-meditation-and-tantric-sex-lorin-roche-phd 
Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Meditation as an affair with life force 04:19 - How to thrive in a long term relationship 07:39 - Psychedelic origins of meditation traditions 08:55 - Childhood in 1950's Malibu 12:14 - Teenage schooling in Santa Monica and summer hunting in Kenya 15:48 - Meditating with the Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra and discovering Tantric Sex 19:57 - Seeking a romantic relationship between equals 22:46 - How to use meditation to keep love alive 25:09 - Spontaneous meditation and healing trauma 30:37 - Psychedelic intensity of reality 35:32 - Celebration of thinking in meditation 38:35 - What is tantric sex? 41:32 - Technique and the art of touch 43:53 - Errors in tantric sex 46:54 - Prerequisites to practicing tantric sex 49:40 - Patanjali's 8 Limbs and the yogic lifestyle 51:59 - Sleep and deep rest 55:52 - Following the cosmic impulse 56:46 - Beyond solo meditation into union with a partner 58:51 - Yogic science of the senses and sound 01:02:32 - The power of craving for fullness of being 01:07:39 - Redemptive power of spiritual sex 01:14:31 - Meditation in the modern world 01:18:02 - Attending to the electricity of sensation 01:20:18 - Lorin's meditation teacher training program 01:24:30 - How Lorin teaches meditation 01:26:30 - The power of deep listening … Previous episodes with Lorin here: - https://www.guruviking.com/the-guru-viking-interviews-ep1-lorin-roche-phd/ - https://www.guruviking.com/guru-viking-interviews-ep6-lorin-roche-phd/ - https://www.guruviking.com/ep30-lorin-roche-pandemic-edition-guru-viking-podcast/ - https://www.guruviking.com/ep55-lorin-roche-instinctive-meditation/ 
 To find out more about Lorin visit:
- www.lorinroche.com 
- www.radiancesutras.com 
- www.meditationtt.com For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com/ Music 'Deva Dasi' by Steve James

In deze aflevering hoor je mij in gesprek met ademcoach Peter Vermeiren. In mijn tantratrainingen werken we veel met de adem en ook doen we soms intense ademsessies met de 'verbonden ademhaling'. Met Peter praat ik over het hoe en waarom van dit soort sessies, over contra-indicaties en over de link met (klassieke) tantra. Tijdens de opname deden we een korte ademoefening die je nu aan het eind van de aflevering vindt. Uiteraard is het 'tantravoorwerp' ook weer onderdeel. Wie is Peter? Peter Vermeiren is ademcoach. Zijn spirituele training begon na een ontwaking bij zijn eerste meditatie-ervaring 24 jaar geleden. Dit bracht hem bij Yoga, Pranayama, Tibetaans Bhoeddisme, Energiewerk, Sjamanisme, psychedelica en Klassieke Tantra. Samen met zijn vrouw Nicole Rivière richtte hij www.Breathandenergy.com op. Samen begeleiden zij mensen op het innerlijke pad via adem, meditatie, psychedelica en methoden uit het Sjamanisme. Woordenlijst Omdat er in deze aflevering een aantal vaktermen voorbijkomen, lees je hier een uitleg van de belangrijkste moeilijke woorden. * Bohr effect: een fysiologisch fenomeen het lichaam dat de balans tussen CO2 en O2 reguleert. * Kumbaka: de adem stil houden (adempauze) * Polyvagaal theorie: een theorie die de toestand van iemands autonome zenuwstelsel verklaart * Boltscore: Body Oxygen Level Test, een test om te meten of je te veel ademt; het meet de tolerantie voor Co2 door te kijken hoe lang je je adem kan vasthouden * Dysautonomie: een dysregulatie van het autonome zenuwstelsel * Down regulating technieken: inspannende ademtechnieken, technieken die het sympatische deel van het autonome zenuwstelsel stimuleren. * VBT: de Vijñāna-bhairava-tantra: een tekst uit de klassieke tantra uit de 8e eeuw. Recentelijk poëtisch en vrij vertaald en uitgebracht als de Radiance Sutras maar ook door Christopher Hareesh Wallis Bliss Your Body Alles over tantra bij Bliss Your Body vind je op www.blissyourbody.nl

It's an issue that's estimated to cost Canada more than $21 billion per year -- nevermind the environmental impacts. But how much thought have you really given to the problem of food waste and spoilage, and how it could be hampering our country's effort to reduce emissions? Whenever wasted or spoiled food ends up buried in a landfill instead of decomposing while exposed to air, it generates methane — a potent greenhouse gas with 86 times the warming power of carbon dioxide. And it just so happens that Canada is one of the worst countries on the planet when it comes to wasted food. So what can be done about it?On this episode of Disruptors, an RBC podcast, co-hosts John Stackhouse and Trinh Theresa Do wrap up their special, three-part series called “The Growing Challenge”, with an in-depth examination of how both food waste and spoilage represent a huge and often overlooked obstacle to our nation's sustainability efforts. They'll also discuss new technologies and tactics helping food producers to address the issue — as well as how we as consumers all need to change our attitudes when it comes to things like best before dates, portion sizes, and so-called “rescued food.” In addition to some familiar voices from earlier episodes in the series like Sonya Hoo, Evan Fraser, and Kristjan Hebert, John and Theresa will also hear from Meeru Dhalwala, author, chef, and the co-owner of Vij's and Rangoli restaurants in Vancouver; Randy Huffman, the Chief Food Safety and Sustainability Officer at Maple Leaf Foods; Kevin Groh, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Loblaw Companies Limited; as well as Jeremy Lang, the founder and Vice-President of Sustainability at Pela Earth, which makes a smart, countertop-based composting system called Lomi.  To learn more about Meeru Dhalwala you can visit her Wikipedia page or follow her on Instagram at @meerudhalwala. Maple Leaf Foods has much more information about its sustainability goals on its website. Loblaw Companies Limited has details on its efforts to reduce waste in both the textiles and food industries. Click here to learn more about the Lomi smart composter, and here for information about Pela's compostable phone cases. For more about BCG's work on food systems and food security—follow this link. And for details on The Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph, please click here.

Linda Ness speaks to Vij from The Brass Funkeys as the band prepares to open the Cambridge Jazz Festival.

Heather Kowalski of The University of Iowa joins the show to discuss her recent JPOSNA publications on resident education through state-of-the-art simulation and her efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in our field. She “stirs the pot” on a variety of controversial topics in pediatric trauma and limb length inequality. Your hosts are Josh Holt from University of Iowa, Carter Clement from Children's Hospital of New Orleans, Craig Louer from Vanderbilt, and Julia Sanders from Children's Hospital Colorado. Music by A.A. Aalto.    Main Event Articles:   1) Holt et al. Integrating Simulation for Developing Pediatric Supracondylar Humeral Fracture Reduction and Fixation Skills into an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. JPOSNA 2022.   2) Holt et al. Integrating Simulation for Developing Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis Fixation Skills into an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program. JPOSNA 2022.   3) Thomas et al. A Vision for Using Simulation & Virtual Coaching to Improve the Community Practice of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery. Iowa Orthop J. 2020.   Lightning Round Articles:   1) Georgiadis et al. Motorized Plate Lengthening of the Femur in Children: A Preliminary Report. JPO 2022.   2) Mahan et al. Fully displaced pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures: Which ones need to go at night? JCO 2022.   3) Weinmayer et al. Angular deformities after percutaneous epiphysiodesis for leg length discrepancy. JCO 2022.   4) Miller et al. Unilateral versus bilateral reconstructive hip surgery in children with cerebral palsy: A survey of pediatric orthopedic surgery practice and decision-making. JCO 2022.   5) Vij et al. Ethnic and Sex Diversity in Academic Orthopaedic Surgery: A Cross-sectional Study. JAAOS Glob Res Rev. 2022.

Valsts ugunsdzēsības un glābšanas dienests (VUGD) plāno uz laiku slēgt mazāk noslogotos posteņus, jo trūkst darbinieku, nepietiek slodžu un esošie darbinieki strādā virsstundas. Divi no VUGD depo, kuru darbība apturēta uz laiku, Latgalē ir Tilžā un Zilupē. Tas nozīmē, ka palīdzību Tilžas pusē var nākties gaidīt ilgāk no Balviem vai Viļakas, bet Zilupē no Ludzas. Vai atsevišķu glābšanas dienestu posteņu slēgšana varētu ietekmēt iekšējo drošību un palīdzības novēlotu saņemšanu, kā VUGD var palīdzēt brīvprātīgo ugunsdzēsēju kustība, cik plaši tā attīstīta Latgalē un vai pašvaldības pierobežā kaut kā  var palīdzēt stiprināt ugunsdzēsēju un glābēju kapacitāti, par to sarunā ar VUGD Latgales reģiona brigādes komandieri Česlavu Šmukstu, Latvijas Brīvprātīgo Ugunsdzēsēju biedrību apvienības priekšsēdētāju Vijāru Griķi un  Ludzas novada domes priekšsēdētāju Edgaru Mekšu.

This week Chris is joined by Communications Rep Brianna Brugel while Greg was out last week visiting parole and probation offices to celebrate Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week. In this episode Chris and Brianna interview 2021 Corrections Officer of the Year Vikas Vij, a corrections officer at Thumb Correctional Facility. Vij discusses his career and explains why his job is important.

María Vélez es educadora y terapeuta de movimiento somático certificada por The center for BodyMindMovement y Psicoterapeuta de Desarrollo Somático certificada por Center for Relational Kinetics. Actualmente está cursando el Teacher Training en la escuela de BodyMindMovement Brasil. En el año 2019 junto con Ivana Sejenovich organizó el Primer Encuentro Somático en México. Desde el 2013 su práctica somática se ha enfocado en el desarrollo e investigación desde la metodología de BMM, como alumna, asistente y parte del cuerpo académico de la Formación en Educación Somática del Center for the BodyMindMovement México. Maestra de Vijñana Yoga por Vijnana Yoga México y la fundación Vijnana Yoga International con 600hrs. Maestra de El Movimiento Lógico® creado por Myrna de la Garza. Terapeuta de Masaje tailandés por EMTA Escuela de masaje y terapias alternativas de México. Facilitadora de Biodanza por la International Biocentric Foundation por el creador Rolando Toro. Terapeuta certificada en ThetaHealing®. Practicante y maestra de Tai Chi. Cuenta con estudios en ZeroBalancing. También tiene estudios de formación en Psicoterapia corporal y psicoenergética con Roberto Navarro Arias y estudios de psicoterapia de arquetipos Jungueanos. Diseñadora gráfica egresada de la ENAP-UNAM.

Lorin Roche, author of the Radiance Sutras and creator of the Radiance Sutras School of Meditation, talks with J about instinctive meditation and the Vijñāna-bhairava-tantra. They discuss the natural unfolding of meditative experience, formalities and spiritual cosplay, distrust and ethics in meditation teachings and groups, unpacking sanskrit texts and the language of spirit, discovering that which captures our attention and brings delight, and the awareness that a current of love energy between earth and sun flows through us.   To subscribe and support the show… GET PREMIUM.   Check out J's other podcast… J. BROWN YOGA THOUGHTS.  

Shiva Sutra 3.21: magnaḥ svacittena praviśet // “The yogī who is merged in his self must enter completely with his mind filled with great awareness.”Quick Review We learned from the last sutra that the three states of waking, dreaming and deep sleep are like a sword that we use to cut through and carve out our reality. In between our swash buckling, we place the sword in its sheath, and have the opportunity to experience a different state of being, described as the Turya State. This state, where the sword of the mind rests in the sheath of the heart, is like an oil made of nectar, that not only nourishes the sword within it, but our whole state of being. Close your eyes and allow the awareness you normally keep in your head to sink down into this ocean of nectar in the heart. Feel yourself being deeply nourished, every nook and cranny of your awareness is lubricated and refreshed in sheath of this experience. We were instructed in Sutra 3.20 to expand this nectar into the 3 states. Though this sheath naturally oil our awareness at the entries and exits of our reality— for example, your morning and evening sit nourish you, but is that nectar present in the middle of your day. Or, you might be excited to start or finish a project, but where is that excitement during the project? Our work as yogis is to find a way to hold and spread this nectar into the other three states: “The fourth state (turya), which is filled with pure knowledge, pure light and the ecstasy and joy of turya, must be sprinkled and expanded just as oil expands when it is poured on a smooth surface like a piece of cloth. For just as oil spreads on this surface, adhering to it, so in this way a yogī must expand the state of turya into the other three states.” As was said before, to spread this nectar we must “hold” the Turya state as we enter and exit the many sheathing and unsheathing moments of our day. To pull your focus inside as you are about to engage externally, and to follow your focus inside, and keep it there, when that event comes to an end. “The yogī must prolong turya in such a way that its nectar becomes established and pervades not only in the beginning and the end but also in the middle of these three states. And the means to accomplishing this in all three states is to “hold it.” Hold it at the time of entry and hold it at the time of exit. This nectar of turya (turyarasa) must be properly held with full awareness so that it is expanded in the center of these three states. ” Simply taking one conscious breath before talking can help you draw that nectar of the heart up, and then taking time to breathe while you talk can help you stay connected inside. When you're finished talking, let your awareness actually turn within, and pay attention to what the next person is saying, or to a slight pause that naturally occurs. You can also try to pay attention to the spaces between events, such as when walking from one room to another, or driving from point A to Point B— let your awareness remain sheathed in these in between moments so that when you arrive it will draw that nectar into your reality. And finally, trying to bring more awareness to the space between the waking and dreaming state itself, both by doing practice as you fall asleep, and doing a little practice before you leave bed in the morning. Just tapping into that nectar, until it starts to permeate. Sutra 3.20 sets the stage for the work, and gives us practical approaches to expand the space of Turya in our lives, but Sutra 3.21 tells us more about ‘how' we hold that nectar. “The yogī who is merged in his self must enter completely with his mind filled with great awareness.” Ie. We must ‘merge completely' in order to allow this nectar to permeate our reality. On the Hero's journey of enlightenment, we are ascending a mountain of Karma to ultimately gain the perspective of enlightenment. We use physical tools to navigate the initial aspects of the journey— like healthy living, asana practice, and seva. Those become a foundation in our practice, and guide us towards a higher elevation, where we learn to use subtler tools of awareness like pranayama, mantra and silent meditation. These tools are like a GPS system, keeping us climbing towards our enlightenment. And Just like following a real GPS system, you walk or drive through your life, then we check in with our GPS to make sure we are on track. We sit in the morning, then we live our waking state, and then sit in the evening, and live our dreaming state. We might get off track, but our GPS guides us back on the path. In a way, this also mirrors the transition that is occurring in our tradition right now. We all have the luxury of a having a living breathing GPS called Babaji. You could say, in fact, that GPS stands for Guru Positioning System, in that your Guru keeps you on track when you start to stray. We can check in with our Guru during practice sessions and energetically be lifted and placed back on the path. This also goes for times in all of our sangha programs, as they are an extension of the Guru's Shakti. You can log in, and with minimal effort be air lifted back onto the path— even if you are resistant! This is the nature of the three jewels— Teacher, Teaching and Sangha. They are jewels precisely because of the power they have to keep us on track towards our inner realization. This Sutra affirms this path from physical to subtle, but then extends our journey into the Supreme: “When he establishes and resides in the awareness of his God consciousness in the waking state (jāgrat), the dreaming state (svapna), and in the state of deep sleep (suṣupti), then the gross movement of his breath enters into the subtle movement of breath and the subtle movement of breath enters into that which is supreme, where he experiences the supreme motion (spanda) in his own nature. (Netra Tantra 8.12)” This “Supreme Experience” lies beyond the physical and subtle— and requires a unique kind of work and tool. Basically, the summit we are ascending goes beyond the reach of our GPS, and to go any further will require a level of surrender that hasn't been asked of us yet. There is a scene in every great adventure movie, where the character has to let go of the tools or map that got them there, and find the resolve within themselves to complete the journey— this is that moment for us as a sangha, and for all yogis according to the Sutras. Imagine tossing your phone on the ground because it won't help you anymore. Dropping your backpack of tools because youre beyond their elevation. You stop waiting for a chopper to fly in and save the day and you start walking up, not down, the mountain. As you can imagine, in this moment, you begin to merge with your destination— or it might be more fitting to say, your destiny. You finally begin to use your own being, your own awarenesss, as the tool to guide you. And according to the Sutra that precisely when it appears— an internal guidance system. No screens, no batteries, no softwares updates— its Shiva's GPS, and it literally exists within you, as your very being. As Babaji says, you step off the cliff and go up. “When mind (mānasaṁ), individual consciousness (cetanā), the energy of breathing (śaktiḥ), and ego (ātmā), disappear, then that formation of Bhairava is found existing there.”- (Vijñānabhairava 138)” This is to say that literally when these outer distractions disappear, the inner one illuminate. That's the tool and experience this Sutra is here to give us— one gained only by merging. There's no button for this device, though, to access it, we are taught, you have to let go of external attachments— then it appears. Or here in the Jnanagarbha Stotra: “O Mother, “when, in ordinary daily life one repels the actions of the mind and shatters dependence on the senses, by which one is enslaved, causing one to follow them according to their every wish, and instead diverts their senses towards God consciousness, then by your grace they instantly achieve that supreme state of God consciousness, which floods them with the unparalleled nectar of bliss (ānanda).” “Set aside the gross means such as the holding of breath, concentration and contemplation, and by means of the thoughtless process, maintain one-pointed thought merged in the self (svacitta). ” - Netra Tantra The timing of this Sutra could not be more fitting for our current journey as a Sangha. Babaji is still with us, but simultaneously, is encouraging us to ascend higher in our practice, to begin exploring the space beyond the reach of our minds and devices. If we get off track, we can walk back down and reconnect through our traditional means— but this is the time to apply yourself to new heights— to go after the summit you have been envisioning for your entire life. To merge with your practice in a way that scares you, to go after the it with full resolve. The energy is there to support you, both in your ability to attempt it, but also in your ability to achieve it. What does this look like for you in your life? The Sutra tells us, that's the place to start. “Keeping the activity of the mind apart, one must unite that activity in God consciousness. Then this bound limited being (paśu) will realize the state of Śiva and be liberated (muktaḥ). Thereupon, he is beyond the ocean of repeated births and deaths. (Svacchanda Tantra 4.437)” You don't have to try to ascend this mountain all at once— you just unite this resolve within the activities of your life. Merge with your mission a little throughout the day, and watch as you begin to climb past your perceived limitations, towards a summit of Samadhi.

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