Sivana Podcast: Eastern Spirituality, Yoga Philosophy, And Conscious Living

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Join us as we explore the rich culture, philosophies, techniques, and stories from the East that have endured millenniums and continue to enrich the lives of billions in the modern world. Mantras, Meditation, Buddha, yoga, alternative healing, and the Hindu pantheon of gods- we cover it all. We promise you'll quickly realize why the East has been beloved throughout history. Lofty ideas and down-to-earth wisdom make our show inspiring, practical, and even life changing! For daily inspiration, be sure to check out our blog: http://www.SivanaEast.comShop our store at:http://www.sivanaspirit.com

Episodios

  • Embracing Your Symptoms to Overcome Disease - Conversation with Kelly Brogan, MD [Episode 136]

    19/09/2017 Duración: 33min

    Today we learn HOW to finally take charge of our own healing and let go of “the magic pill” solution mindset that permeates our modern culture. Learn why you might want to call into question the prescription and seemingly harmless over-the-counter drugs you may be taking. Kelly Brogan, M.D., a Manhattan-based holistic psychiatrist, shares her no nonsense, no excuses approach on how we can start truly listening to our symptoms in order to take charge of our own healing. Depression and a variety of other medical conditions can actually be viewed as a gift when we change our energetic approach. Listen to learn more!    Kelly Brogan, M.D. is a Manhattan-based holistic women’s health psychiatrist, author of the NY Times Bestselling book, A Mind of Your Own, and co-editor of the landmark textbook, Integrative Therapies for Depression. She completed her psychiatric training and fellowship at NYU Medical Center after graduating from Cornell University Medical College, and has a B.S. from MIT in Systems Neuroscience.

  • Crystals 101: Everything You Need to Know about Using Healing Stones - Conversation with Samantha Fey [Episode 135]

    12/09/2017 Duración: 53min

    Everything you ever wanted to know about crystals, broken down! Today we speak to expert Samantha Fey about what crystals are, how to pick them out, and how to “work with them” in our yoga, meditative or spiritual practice. We cover how the crystals and the chakra system are interconnected, how to cleanse your stones once you bring them home and how to “charge” them up with the phases of the moon. Did you know you might want to wear your crystals and healing jewelry on different sides of the body, pending your intention? As if the conversation couldn’t get juicer, Samantha and I wrap up by speaking about Sacred Selfishness – one of her favorite topics. We’re taught to be of service to others, but not how to take care of and love ourselves. Both of us share our tips on how to make sacred time for yourself and practice saying “no.” Samantha Fey has been working with crystals for over 20-years and is an intuitive medium and Reiki Master. She co-hosts the popular podcast the Psychic Teachers with Deb Bowen and wr

  • Getting High to do Yoga: Exploring Cannabis as a Spiritual Practice - Conversation with Dee Dussault [Episode 134]

    05/09/2017 Duración: 49min

    Should you integrate cannabis into your time on that mat? Are you already doing so and looking to go deeper? Whether you’re a massive skeptic or someone already using cannabis as part of your spiritual practice, do not miss this episode with the founder of Ganja Yoga, Dee Dussault. Together, we cover the basics: how to begin if you’ve never tried cannabis before, best practices on dosing, ingestion methods, and subsequent yoga and meditation techniques. We learn about the history, health benefits and chemical properties of cannabis, as well as how to pick the best strain for you personally. Many say cannabis is clearly mentioned in texts such as the Yoga Sutras and the Vedas. Is it true? Listen and find out in this special episode! Dee Dussault is the creator of Ganja Yoga, cannabis-enhanced yoga classes. A yoga practitioner with over twenty years of experience, Dee was the first yogi to offer public enhanced yoga classes, and she's been doing it since 2009. Her book, Ganja Yoga, was released with Harper Coll

  • Does the Bacteria in Our Gut Impact Human Consciousness? - Conversation with Dr. Zach Bush [Episode 133]

    29/08/2017 Duración: 55min

    Learn from one of the few triple board-certified physicians in our country in today’s special episode! In this fascinating conversation with Dr. Zach Bush, we learn about the impact of chemical farming on human consciousness, what a “leaky gut” really is, and how we can eat in a way that decreases our risk of cancer and other chronic illnesses. Dr. Bush covers actionable steps we can take now to reconnect to mother nature, explains why there’s no such things as “good” and “bad” bacteria, and why the gut microbiome is what’s triggering so many people to turn to yoga, meditation, and spiritual practice as part of their healing. Don’t miss the magic blend of spirit and science in this episode!   Zach Bush MD is one of the few triple board-certified physicians in the country, with expertise in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism, and Hospice/Palliative care. In 2012 he discovered a family of carbon-based redox molecules made by bacteria, and his team has subsequently demonstrated that this cellular co

  • Broke to Big on Youtube: How to Stay Grounded & Successful as a Yoga Teacher in the Digital Age - Conversation with Lesley Fightmaster [Episode 132]

    22/08/2017 Duración: 43min

    Are you considering yoga teacher training to deepen your yoga practice? Do you dream of making yoga your fulltime career? Or are you currently teaching and struggling? If any of the above describes you, this week’s episode is a must-listen. I sit down with Youtube yogini Lesley Fightmaster, who teaches to an audience of over 300K dedicated subscribers online. She shares with us her courageous story of how she went from broke, struggling to take care of her family, to finally achieving success doing what she loves. At the end of the episode, Lesley shares with us how she stays grounded as a busy, successful teacher – from what exact crystals she has on her altar to how she integrates cards and Tarot into her personal practice.    Lesley leads a breath-focused, alignment based class that combines a deep love of movement with the practice of yoga. She’s a certified instructor registered with Yoga Alliance and earned her 200-hour certificate through YogaWorks in 2006 and went on to complete her 300-hour training

  • Past Lives - Are They Real? Accessible? And Should We Dig Deeper? - Conversation with Lisa Barnett [Episode 131]

    15/08/2017 Duración: 53min

    Curious about the idea of past lives, Karma and soul contracts? In this episode, spiritual healer Lisa Barnett breaks down for us what the Akashic Records are, how we can access them, and why we might want to. She explains the difference between a physic, a channel and a medium, as well as answers common questions relevant for anyone wanting to learn more about the idea of past lives. At the end of the episode, she shares with us why time and space are an illusion, as well as simple techniques to tap into the Akashic field through our own yoga and meditation practice at home. Lisa Barnett is an internationally recognized author, teacher and healer with more than 20 years experience in the Spiritual healing forum. Lisa specializes in clearing soul contracts, karma, and vows – and helping individuals align with their soul’s path. Her unique healing technique called “Pain Body Release ” helps her clients let go of their accumulated emotional pain, from both their current and past lives. She’s the author of The I

  • Ayurvedic Daily Routine to Uplevel your Health and Increase your Energy - Conversation with Melanie Phillips [Episode 130]

    08/08/2017 Duración: 45min

    Learn easy-to-implement Ayurvedic best-practices that up-level your sense of well-being and balance on a daily basis. Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Melanie Phillips, speaks to us about how to set the ideal sankalpa (daily intention), how our psychology affects our physiology, and why we all need a tongue scraper (and where to get the best one!) This episode is full of both detailed Ayurvedic wisdom and practical tips you can implement right away. Enjoy!  Melanie is an author, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, Energy Healer and yoga teacher trainer. She created the Madhuri Method: 85 hr-Ayurvedic Yoga Training & the Inner Empowerment Mentorship program, both to assist souls in a practical and empowering way to know their own brilliance and experience freedom and self-love. She is the co-author of "Your Irresistible Life: 4 Seasons of Self-Care through Ayurveda and Yoga Practices that Work.”   Special Guest: Melanie Phillips www.madhurimethod.com   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/

  • Age Gracefully, Consciously, and Help Your Loved Ones Do the Same - Conversation with Carrie Hensley [Episode 129]

    01/08/2017 Duración: 42min

    How can we age gracefully and consciously? How can we help our loved ones (parents and grandparents) do the same? In this episode, Carrie Hensley, Director of Yoga for YMEDICA, provides us with practical insights on how we can make yoga and meditation accessible to those 60 and older - even if they’ve never practiced yoga before. Learn how to best introduce yoga and meditation to older family members and friends. Discover the latest evidence-based approach to teaching an older population. Understand how yoga can give those 60 and over (and their caretakers) new opportunities for physical and spiritual growth.  Carrie has been practicing and teaching yoga for the past 19 years. She has had training in Ayurveda, Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Healthy Backs, Forrest Yoga, Anusara, Integrative Yoga for Seniors at Duke Integrative Medicine, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction and Jyotish, Vedic Astrology. As the Director of Yoga for YMEDICA she has helped develop and teach evidence-based yoga programs and teacher trainings aro

  • Create an Edible Lawn that Heals You - Conversation with Brigitte Mars [Episode 128]

    25/07/2017 Duración: 47min

    You might want to eat dandelions rather than spray them after listening to this podcast with world-renowned herbalist Brigitte Mars. You’ll also never think of grass in the same way again! Brigitte teaches us simple first aid remedies already living in your the kitchen, easy ways you can create your own edible backyard, and why bees are your best friend in restoring your yard (and healing yourself!). If you have even the slightest interest in how to create your own garden – whether you live in high-rise apartment or a country ranch – this is a must listen. At the very end of the episode, we also get Brigitte’s perspective on psychoactive plants for spiritual use. Brigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant of Natural Health with almost fifty years of experience. She teaches Herbal Medicine at Naropa University, and The School of Health Mastery in Iceland. She has taught at Omega Institute, Esalen, Kripalu, Sivananda Yoga Ashram, Arise, Envision and Unify Festivals, and The Mayo Clinic. She blogs

  • How Self-Compassion can Radically Transform Your Life - Conversation with Dr. Kristin Neff [Episode 127]

    18/07/2017 Duración: 44min

    Learn how self-compassion can radically transform your life with the world’s leading expert on self-compassion research. Dr. Kristin Neff teaches us the three main elements of self-compassion - mindfulness, common humanity and self-kindness – and how to apply them in challenging situations. We’ll learn how to relate to moments of struggle in order to thrive and achieve more. By stepping into the role of our own “friendly coach,” Kristin shares with us how we can gain more confidence and clarity about who we are. Included are special tips for caretakers on how to best practice self-compassion while consumed in the task of caring for someone else. Don’t miss this episode full of practical, transformation tips on how to care for ourselves in the way that matters most.    Kristin Neff is currently an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion research, conducting the first empirical studies on self-compassion over a decade a

  • Awaken Your Shakti & Step into Your Courage - Conversation with Shiva Rea [Episode 126]

    11/07/2017 Duración: 41min

    Learn how to step into your courage and connect with your Shakti energy in this powerful conversation with Master Yogini, Shiva Rea. In this conversation, Shiva Rea shares with us her personal evolution from the structure of Ashtanga yoga, to listening to the call of her own “sway” to found her own style: Prana Vinyasa Yoga. She shares with us how she creates time and space for her personal practice, inspires us with the story of her own Shakti awakening, and provides practical tips on how we can tap into our own Prana and courage, whether alone at home, or at a yoga festival. Shiva Rea is the author of over 27 home-practice DVDs. She’s integrated the roots of vinyasa, yoga, ayurveda, and tantra in creative and life-transforming courses, workshops, retreats, and trainings. Join Shiva Rea along with over 200 live music performers at ARISE Music Festival in Loveland, Colorado this August.    Special Guest: Shiva Rea http://www.shivarea.com/ www.arisefestival.com    Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.br

  • Prompts to Power Your Yoga Practice - Conversation with Brian Leaf [Episode 125]

    04/07/2017 Duración: 36min

    In this episode, author Brian Leaf provides us with insight on how to power our personal practice through 108 prompts that are part of his most recent book. We learn about how he used the tools of yoga and ayurevda to overcome both ulcerative colitis and ADD, as well as a major Vata dosha imbalance. We also ask – who is the teacher? And how can we trust them to appear? Brian Leaf, M.A., is the author of thirteen books, including The Teacher Appears and Misadventures of a Garden State Yogi. Brian graduated from Georgetown University in 1993 with a BA in theology, English, and business, and in 1999 he completed a master’s degree at Lesley College, specializing in yoga and ayurveda. He lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, with his wife and two sons. Brian is a devotee of Swami Kripalvananda.   Special Guest: Brian Leaf http://www.teacherappears.net/   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper zmcmusic.tumblr.com   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.

  • Accepting & Overcoming Our Fears - Conversation with Jaimal Yogis [Episode 124]

    27/06/2017 Duración: 44min

    Who among us has not been paralyzed by fear? In this episode, award-winning journalist Jaimal Yogis explains why fear so often dominates our lives, what makes it tick, and how we can use fear to our advantage. He shares with us his experiences living in a monastery, overcoming heartbreak, and how we all can emerge triumphant from even the most paralyzing of fear, sadness and loss. Learn how fear evolved in the human brain, how to use the latest neuroscience to transform fear memories. Discover why fear spreads between us and how to counteract fearful "group think," and how to turn fear into a performance enhancer - athletically and at work. A graduate of the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, Jaimal Yogis is the author of the best-sellers Saltwater Buddha, a coming-of-age memoir about how surfing and the sea helped him transition back to the world after a year in a Zen monastery (now also a documentary film); and The Fear Project, which looks at the neuroscience of fear and courage, using science, mindfu

  • Confused About Your Dosha? Here's Why - Conversation with Sahara Rose [Episode 123]

    20/06/2017 Duración: 43min

    Did you know your mental and physical Ayurvedic dosha might not be the same? In this episode, Ayurvedic expert Sahara Rose reviews the basic principles of Ayurveda for those of you whom are new to this science. Next, she explains why your dosha may be different in your body and your mind, and why this has so many people confused about their dosha. Through this mind-body unique approach, Sahara has helped her clients overcome major health challenges and personal obstacles. Walk away from this episode with a deeper understanding of the wisdom of Ayurveda from a mental and physical perspective, and how to integrate these principles into your daily life. Sahara Rose is an expert in the mind-body connection. She is a Certified Holistic, Ayurvedic and Sports Nutritionist, as well as the author of upcoming The Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda, which will be available in bookstores this August. She is internationally known for her unique blend of ancient Eastern healing methods and modern western nutritional science. Discov

  • Yogic Breathing: What You Think You Know, Might be Wrong - Conversation with Lucas Rockwood [Episode 122]

    13/06/2017 Duración: 51min

    Think you know all there is to know about yogic breathing? Think again! In this episode, Lucas Rockwood challenges us to redefine yogic breathing into “water, whiskey or coffee.” Learn practical hacks like how to “check” your nostrils to know if it’s a good time to work, eat, or exercise. Discover how you can manipulate your breath to wake up and fall asleep. Lucas also shares with us why C02, not oxygen, is what we need to focus on and understand when analyzing our breath.  Lucas Rockwood is a yoga teacher trainer, nutritional coach, writer, and serial entrepreneur. He’s studied with teachers like Pattabhi Jois and Paul Dallaghan. He’s trained in Hot Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Gravity Yoga, and the Yoga Trapeze.  His company YOGABODY is an internationally-renowned nutrition, education, and publishing organization serving 81 countries.    Special Guest: Lucas Rockwood http://www.yogabody.com/   Creator & Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper http://zmcmusic.tumblr.com/   P

  • The Beauty Of Your Dark Side: Transform Your Emotional Suffering Into Freedom - Conversation with Kassandra Reinhardt [Episode 121]

    06/06/2017 Duración: 49min

    All of us have character traits or emotions like greed, envy or fear, that we wish we could change. In today’s episode, we embrace the beauty of the darker aspects of our personality. Instead of suppressing these emotions, learn how a technique called Shadow Work can enlighten us by focusing on these darker aspects of ourselves.  Join us for this conversation is Kassandra Reinhardt, one of the world’s leading Yin Yoga instructors online with over 4 million views on Youtube. Her videos have served as the introduction to Yin Yoga - and the motivation - for thousands of people. Her book on Yin Yoga will be published by DK Books this fall.   Special Guest: Kassandra Reinhardt http://www.yogawithkassandra.com/   Host: Brett Larkin http://www.brettlarkin.com/   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper http://zmcmusic.tumblr.com/   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com 

  • Hack More Yoga & Zen Into Your Daily Life - Conversation with New Podcast Host Brett Larkin [Episode 120]

    01/06/2017 Duración: 43min

    We all want to take our yoga practice beyond the mat, but what does that practically look like? In this conversation with Sivana’s new podcast host, Brett Larkin, you’ll learn how to personalize your practice by “dating” multiple yoga styles, how to create a daily ritual combining yoga, journaling and meditation, and simple tips to integrate yoga philosophy into the mundane moments of daily living. Learn Brett’s detailed process of “Transformation Journaling,” so you can integrate writing and self-development work into your time on the mat. Brett is the founder of Uplifted Yoga, an online yoga and meditation community empowering students to personalize their practice and ignite their best life - on and off the mat. She’s instructed at top studios, companies like Google and Pinterest, and on retreats around the world. Today, she teaches to a social media following of 100K people. Her content on Youtube is streamed for 2 million minutes each month. She’s excited to be coming on board as the next host of the Si

  • Plant Medicine: What It Is And How It Can Impact Our Modern World - Conversation with Itzhak Beery [Episode 119]

    30/05/2017 Duración: 51min

    Plant medicine is playing a larger and larger role in the west, but what does that mean? What do we see happening in the community? What are the effects on indigenous cultures that are happening? Join us as we discuss how plant medicine plays an increasingly pivotal role in the world, and all the benefits and dangers they bring. Itzhak Beery is an internationally recognized shamanic teacher, healer, speaker, community activist and author the books the Gift of Shamanism: Visionary Power, Ayahuasca Dreams, and Journeys to Other Realms and Shamanic Transformations: True Stories of the Moment of Awakening.   Special Guest: Itzhak Beery www.itzhakbeery.com   Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson   www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com   Enter to win our weekly contests at: www.sivanaspirit.com/contest/

  • Feminine And Masculine Energies: Bridging The Gap - Conversation with Wesley Parrish [Episode 118]

    25/05/2017 Duración: 47min

    What does it mean to be a man? Or a woman? And how do we bridge these feminine and masculine energies in order to find deeper levels of harmony? Wes Parrish is a clarity junkie, spiritual warrior, and meditation guide. With a long history of being a digital art director (creating cultural movements, branding, and social media marketing), he has an even longer history of blending the universal aspects of Buddhism, Toltec wisdom, warrior mindset, and A Course in Miracles into a modern art of living your essential truth. A truth that may have nothing to do with what current society holds important but has everything to do with leading humanity forward. His weekly podcast series on iTunes, The Obsidian Blade Dharmacast, reaches an ever-growing audience of mindfulness and meditation practitioners who wish to take their liberation game to the next level. You can learn more at http://theobsidianblade.com or listen on iTunes at http://apple.co/1OTAztd   Special Guest: Wes Parrish http://theobsidianblade.com/   Creato

  • Presence And The Sacred Masculine And Feminine - Conversation with Johnny Blackburn [Episode 117]

    23/05/2017 Duración: 44min

    What does it mean to fully embrace our inner sacred feminine and masculine? How do we discover our own personal strengths? Johnny Blackburn is a professional coach, speaker & facilitator who empowers clients, organizations and audiences to discover and then live from their deeper Presence. Residing in San Diego, CA, he is a highly respected authority on human embodiment and professional performance. Blackburn’s original background in Management Consulting, Master’s degree in Psychology and more than 1500 client-coaching hours as a Professionally Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation all combined with extensive professional development training make him a highly sought after guide to greater levels of presence, openness and thriving.   Special Guest: Johnny Blackburn http://www.johnnyblackburn.net/   Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com   Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper   Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com www.sivanapodcast.com   Enter to win our weekly contests

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