Drishti Point Yoga And Spirituality

Prayer is our most universal and individual way of communicating with the Divine, of connecting with the infinite dimension of our being. As this collection so beautifully illustrates, we each have our own way of prayer and praise. Let these words speak and remind you of this sacred mystery. —llewellyn vaughan-lee, ph.d., sufi teacher and author Listen to a Drishti Point podcast that explores the practice of prayer from all spiritual (and atheist) traditions. Celeste Yacoboni, author of How Do You Pray? speaks about the inspiration in putting together this book and the universal practice of prayer. This book includes writings from spiritual, shamanic, scientific teachers and leaders as well as activists and guides. How Do You Pray? also includes writing from various yogis, including Sri Prem Baba, Deva Premal and Miten, Sharon Gannon, as well as many Sufi, Buddhist, Islamic, Buddhist, Jewish, and Christian teachers. If you connect to the practice of prayer, you will love this book!

Listen to a Drishti Point Interview with Atum O’Kane is a spiritual teacher, Founder of Spiritual Guidance Training programs, and a Senior Teacher of the Sufi Order International. With a Ph.D. in transpersonal psychology, and many years of study with various spiritual teachers of many traditions, Atum weaves together insights from Jungian psychology and spiritual wisdom. In this fascinating interview, Atum speaks about Spiritual Archetypes, dreams, and the role of a teacher. Archetypes are universal mythic characters that reside deep in the human psyche and understanding archetypes and their qualities can help us access wisdom about our life and purpose.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Dr. Anne Little a Transpersonal Psychologist. Anne speaks about her fascinating journey with holotropic breathwork, shamanism, and Buddhist studies. She describes non-ordinary states of consciousness and what it means to have a ‘spiritual emergency’ in the all encompassing context of transpersonal psychology.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Kirtan duo Heather and Benjy Wertheimer of Shantala Music. Heather and Benjy of Shantala and and Bansuri Flutist Steve Gorn speak about the yoga of sound, music, and devotion. Heather, Benjy, and Steve share their favorite mantras, stories from their personal lives, and the immense gratitude they have for the kindness, generosity and love of their gurus and teachers.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcasts with Kirtan duo Heather and Benjy Wertheimer of Shantala Music. Heather and Benjy speak about the joy and beauty of Kirtan (singing and chanting devotional songs) and the practice of Bhakti Yoga.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Norman Fisher, author of Taking Our Places: The Buddhist Path to Truly Growing Up, an accessible and engaging book about maturity and what it means to skillfully navigate the demands of adults life. Norman speaks about the practices that support maturity, listening, commitment, open-heartedness, forgiveness, meditation, and what it means to meet life on its own terms and live deeply. Thanks to Mark Varellas for being a Guest Drishti Point host.

Ahimsa is the fundamental ethic and principal of yoga. The asanas awaken the faculty of ‘chit’ and allow the natural luminosity of our being to shine light on all the unconscious patterns of our lives, giving us the freedom to choose thoughts, speech, and actions that are based in love and wisdom. When ‘chit’ begins to illuminate our lives, we become more naturally inclined to living in a state of ahimsa- recognizing the dignity and beauty of all living beings. Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga podcast with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, international peace advocate, global humanitarian, and tireless advocate for a Violence, Stress-Free world. Sri Sri speaks about yoga, non-violence, and the goal of a more peaceful world.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Vishwaguru Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. In this interview, Swami Maheshwarananda speaks about Patanjali’s Yamas and Niyamas and what it means to integrate these principles into our daily lives. This is a beautiful interview about the ethical and practical foundations for practicing yoga.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Dr. Christiane Northrup. Internationally known for her empowering approach to women’s health and wellness, Dr. Northrup is a leading proponent of medicine and healing that acknowledges the unity of the mind and body, as well as the powerful role of the human spirit in creating health. She is the author of Women’s Bodies Women’s Wisdom, The Wisdom of Menopause, and several other best-selling books.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Douglas Veenhof, former mountain guide, an award-winning journalist, and the author of White Lama. Douglas speaks about the Four Applications of Mindfulness, a comprehensive methodology to probe four misunderstandings that are the root of all human problems. This innovative system of practice was developed by the Buddha and investigates our conceptual wisdom with the empirical method of single-pointed meditative focus. The Buddha called this “the direct path” to liberation, and it is the fusion of Shamatha and Vipashyana.

Listen to a Drishti Point interview with Gurpreet, Enlightened Master and author of Wake Up. In this interview, true to her nature as radiant and luminous, Gurpreet’s wisdom shines light on love, living in the heart, using emotions and suffering as gateways to awaken and the importance of being in the presence of a teacher.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Douglas Veenhof, an award-winning journalist, and author of White Lama, the acclaimed biography of yoga pioneer and Tibetan explorer- Theos Bernard. This podcast is about shamata, a step-by-step progression of meditative techniques for training our unruly and drowsy minds to be perfectly attentive to the present moment of experience. In this podcast, Douglas Veenhof gives us the lineage for this practice, the benefits, and useful instruction.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Venerable Sumati Marut on the Ashtavraka Gita, an advanced text that describes jivamukti, liberation in this lifetime. This radical text describes the mind, actions, and behaviours of a JivanMukti (liberated soul) and the Ultimate Truth that there is nothing to do, nothing to strive for, nothing to meditate on, nothing to achieve, and that all we have to do is stop doing the things that prevent us from seeing our natural perfection that has always

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Vishwaguru Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. In this beautiful interview that flows like nectar, Swami Maheshwarananda speaks about Divine Incarnations, fully enlightened beings who bring the Cosmic Light and the wisdom of Sat Sanatam Dharma to sincere seekers of the truth. This interview is FREE! Visit SwamijiTV for live webcasts and Satsangs.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Vishwaguru Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda. In this interview, Swami Maheshwarananda speaks about Kundalini and Guru-student relationship. This is a beautiful interview about what kundalini is, how it awakens, and the ever lasting relationship between Guru and disciple. Visit SwamijiTV for live webcasts and Satsangs.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with brain scientist, researcher, and author, Daniel Siegel. Daniel is author of The Mindful Brain and Executive Director of the Mindsight Institute. In this interview, Daniel speaks not only of the intersection between science and spirituality, but also of his personal experiences with mindfulness practices.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Rick Hanson, author of The Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom. Science now reveals how the flow of thoughts sculpts the brain, and that it’s possible to strengthen positive brain states. Weaving together the classical teachings of Buddhism, and the revolutionary findings of neuroscience, Hansen’s book is about how to use your mind to shape your brain for greater happiness, love, and wisdom. The Buddha’s Brain presents an unprecedented intersection of psychology, neurology, and contemplative practice, to inspire the read to tap the unused potential of your brain and rewire your brain for greater well-being and peace of mind. This is an inspiring and insightful interview about the profound intersection of science and spirituality, and the power of spiritual practices in shaping our brain for greater happiness.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with John Scott on Ashtanga Yoga and opening the doors to a transformative pracitce. John is a world-renouned practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, he was certified to teach by Shri K Pattabhi Jois in 1994 and is the author of best-selling book Ashtanga Yoga.

Listen to a Drishti Point Yoga Podcast with Osho Devotees- Deva Premal and Miten. Deva and Miten talk about their dedication to the path, their lives as devotional singers, and the power of singing mantras from various wisdom traditions.

Listen to a podcast with international Chant Master Krishna Das. In this interview, Krishna Das speaks about how chanting helps him to calm the mind, untie the knots in his heart, and bring him into the presence of God.