Podcast – Meditation and Enlightenment

A short podcast looking at the relationship between meditation and enlightenment, and at the process of awakening. Subtitles are available by clicking on "CC".  Language Translation For translation of subtitles into languages other than English, view the podcast on YouTube here. Turn on Closed Captions (CC) and use the settings button to select the preferred language for the subtitles.  Podcast Transcript Another thing that is often asked by people when they begin a meditation practice is: “What happens to people who meditate on a regular basis over the long term?” Are the things that we hear in the stories about saints and sages true? Do people become…

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Podcast – Yoga as the Essence of Religion

Part of a talk on religion given on a yoga teacher training course in Andalusia, Spain, during the Spring of 2019. Subtitles are available by clicking "CC" below the video. Language Translation For translation of subtitles into languages other than English, view the podcast on YouTube here. On YouTube, turn on Closed Captions (CC) and use the settings button to select the preferred language for the subtitles.  Podcast Transcript I’m going to talk a bit about religion first because, I mean it’s a fascinating subject. It’s something I’ve been interested in for, for years you know; years and years. And actually, the more you understand, the more…

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Podcast – How to Deal with a Painful Kundalini Awakening

Podcast - How to Deal with a Painful Kundalini Awakening A short podcast looking at how to deal with a painful kundalini awakening. I also talk a bit towards the end about the global spiritual awakening and the need for more education on kundalini. Subtitles are available by clicking "CC". Language Translation For translation of subtitles into languages other than English, view the podcast on YouTube here. On YouTube, turn on Closed Captions (CC) and use the settings button to select the preferred language for the subtitles.  Podcast Transcript To read the podcast transcript click here.

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Podcast – Why Practise Asana as Part of Yoga?

I made this short podcast to answer the question: "Do we need to include an asana sequence as part of our yoga practice, or can we simply practice meditation? If we can only practice meditation, then what is the body missing out on by not including an asana sequence?". Subtitles are available on the video by clicking "CC".  Language Translation For translation of subtitles into languages other than English, view the podcast on YouTube here. Turn on Closed Captions (CC) and use the settings button to select the preferred language for the subtitles.  Podcast Transcript The text from this video can be found on this page.

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