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Adam Keen hosts the Keen On Yoga Podcast where he engages in a deep level of discussion with Ashtanga yoga teachers as well as others involved in inquiry, wellness, diet, or simply people he finds interesting. The podcast is nonformulaic; there is no pre-list of questions, and the guests are encouraged into an open-ended chat in order to really get a feel for them and their approach to their subject. The emphasis is always on depth, with actual topics of discussion prioritised over the life- ...
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It’s challenging to learn about yoga when there is so much information conveyed in a language that often seems foreign. Join veteran yoga teacher and massage therapist, Todd McLaughlin, as he engages weekly with professionals in the field of yoga and bodywork through knowledgable and relatable conversation. If you want to deepen your understanding of yoga and bodywork practices, don’t miss an episode!
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Seventh Series | ashtanga yoga and family life

Gaynor Stanicic | ashtanga yoga teacher

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Balancing an ashtanga yoga practice with family life can be challenging. We learn as we discover relationships, fertility, pregnancy, fourth trimester, embarking on parenthood and providing a nurturing environment for our family. Seventh Series brings these stories to you, through other’s journeys, to provide insight into how others approach their daily lives.
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The Ashtanga Dispatch Yoga Podcast explores the 8-limbed path of yoga through conversations and interviews with individuals who inspire and support our practice - on and off a yoga mat. Whether you are new to the practice or someone who's been practicing by years, we hope you enjoy these thoughtful and often impassioned dialogues around topics that include the teacher/student relationship, juggling practice and family life, injury and pain, aging, and lots more. This podcast is a mother/daug ...
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Ashtanga Yoga 8-limbs

Christina O'Brien E-RYT

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This platform of audio yoga and meditation was built in honor of the students that support Christina O'Brien & Yoga of Dickson in Dickson, Tennessee. These podcasts are listed for beginners and beyond. If you can not get to the studio, there's no reason not to download a free podcast and try. Even if you do not get through the whole session, go to final relaxation anytime and be thankful you tried yoga by yourself. Please give feedback and share this site with your friends. If you would like ...
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Yoga Fire

Jeffrey Kroll

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A philosophical exploration of ashtanga yoga. Deep dives into the 8 limbs and how to best approach them, tips and tricks for developing a practice, and occasional interviews with teachers, writers, and thinkers.
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I am a Food Scientist, Nutritionist 🥗, and a Certified strength🏋🏻 and Ashtanga Yoga🧘🏻‍♀️ trainer. My goal is to make देसी 'in' 🇮🇳 again. You might know me from #PUMAtrac 👟 app I am one of the 14 #teamfaster trainers in the world. I co-own NidSun Wellness Clinics 🌏 and my #DesiMuscles Online transformation plan
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Finding Drishti Yoga Podcast is created by Terri Koen, a yoga teacher based in Austin, TX. In this podcast, you'll hear recordings from workshop sessions and live classes. Terri explores concepts within yoga philosophy and translates them into real-world situations and into the physical postures. She teaches a slow flowing style of vinyasa, pulling from her background in Ashtanga and a love for restorative. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingdrishti-podcast/ ...
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Whether it is the greatest inventions which manifested from an idea into a tangible thing or it is the birth of a physical entity from the state of consciousness, the process is almost same. We human beings are constantly manifesting consciously or unconsciously all the pains or pleasures that we are experiencing now. Only if our access to higher consciousness remains free from the blocks of our negative beliefs, we can manifest our deepest desires. Ashtanga Yoga and Reiki provide us the mos ...
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Join Kino MacGregor, one of the world’s master yoga teachers, as she shares her yoga life hacks to translate the wisdom of yoga into a happier, more peaceful, more loving life. Listen to authentic, raw conversations and talks from Kino on her own and with real students about what yoga is really all about. Ignite or rekindle your inner spark to get on your mat and keep practicing.
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Waldron Yoga Podcast is a publication of Yoga classes taught by Tucker Waldron. Tucker aims to cultivate an atmosphere of empowerment around your practice, helping you to keep in mind, "There's no right or wrong way to practice Yoga!" These are live recorded classes so the audio and the instructions are not always perfect, and you don't need to be either! There is a wide variety of classes on this podcast from very gentle (yin and restorative) to vigorous (ashtanga and power vinyasa). Find w ...
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DharmaPodcast.net - A NYC-based resource for your own unique spiritual journey. DharmaPodcast.net was created by New York City yogis and spiritual seekers to help others make sense of their own unique spiritual path. Join us as we conduct interviews with contemporary masters and explore the worlds of Yoga, Buddhism, Hinduism, Shamanism, Chinese Medicine, Martial Arts, Ayurveda, Siddha Vaidya, East-meets-West Consciousness, Human Evolution, Creativity, Spirituality in NYC and the Modern World ...
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Escaping Samsara

Nathan Thompson & Evgeny Dziatko

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Escaping Saṃsāra - Yoga and Meditation Podcast about practices that liberate us. Interviews with spiritual teachers from the yoga world and beyond. We are a group of friends dedicated to exploring the deep teachings of yoga and other spiritual traditions to see what unites them in their search for Truth and how each practitioner has danced with the Mystery. We want to learn from today’s elders about their paths and experiences. What has worked, what hasn’t and what is downright weird. From C ...
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Self Directed

Cecilie & Jesper Conrad

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Free yourself so you and your family can live a self-directed life that resonates with your beliefs and aspirations. Cecilie & Jesper Conrad, parents to 4, have been full-time traveling since 2018 & unschooling for +10 years. Every Thursday, they host insightful conversations with their expert guests, exploring topics such as Personal Freedom, Parenting, Unschooling, Traveling, Money, Personal Development, and what it means to live a self-directed life. Tune in weekly for a refreshing dose o ...
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Spiritually hip, fun, inspirational, unpredictable and All the Way LIVE! That?s a yoga class with Louisiana born, DC-based yoga teacher Faith Hunter. Her vinyasa/flow yoga classes range from beginner to advanced with each providing just enough yoga sweetness for all. Teaching includes: pranayama (breathing), asana (postures), meditation and spiritually hip philosophy which enables you to connect to your true Divine Self. The LIVE yoga experience gives you a juicy taste of Faith and the stude ...
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Zephyr Wildman offers words of inspiration to guide you through your Yoga Practice, Meditation or even your daily commute. In her own words, Zephyr blends Yogic philosophy, psychology and personal insight into the victories and struggles of daily life. Her informative introductions to the practice of Yoga provides you with more meaning, intention and focus. Stories and observations from time-to-time are a welcome bit of uplifting and encouraging motivation to continue to follow a path of bal ...
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Season 1 RADICAL SELF LOVE - AN AYURVEDIC VIEW ON BODY, MIND AND HEALTH. Embodied Vedic Philosophy offers a practical guide to understanding our Self and the world around us. It opens up channels of connection and belonging by giving us new paradigms through which we can see the world in a much more positiv light. We just have to understand it right - not through a dry, academic view but through the eyes of the feminine, in archetypes, images and stories. Ayurveda, Yoga and Jyotish can help ...
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In these dialogues I explore with my guests what an authentic Yoga and spirituality looks like and feels like in our 21st century culture. I hope to make you think deeply about who you are and how to live. Wishing you a rich and fruitful journey!
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David Garrigues is an internationally recognized yoga teacher and creator of the Asana Kitchen, an acclaimed yoga instruction channel on YouTube. The goal of the Asana Kitchen podcast is to teach yoga philosophy and hatha yoga techniques that can be applied directly to the daily practice.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youvanatheageless/subscribe ‘Youvana The Ageless’ is an experiential ancient lifestyle online studio with focus on ageless living. This space has emerged from our innate desire to impart knowledge and experience on ageless living at body, mind and consciousness level. Youvana ecosystem is all about knowledge-sharing and living a traditional lifestyle driven from medley of worldly timeless wisdom of Yoga, Ayurveda, Traditional ...
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Inspired by many currents developing in the world of spiritual awakening and cultural transformation, I began the podcast as a way to contribute to this evolving dialogue. This podcast is an expression of my own passion for the exploration and realisation of Yoga. It is a way to honor the timeless wisdom that has given me so much in my life and expand our understanding of how to embody these truths in our everyday lives. In these dialogues I want to unearth what a real, transformative Yoga l ...
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Swami Tattwamayananda’s exposition of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras was given at the Vedanta Society of Northern California, San Francisco (founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1900) from October 10, 2014 to December 21, 2018 in a series of 111 lectures. These lectures include a mixture of philosophy both Eastern and Western, history, psychology, comparative theology, mysticism, classical parables, and simple everyday examples. Patanjali was a great Indian sage who wrote major treatises on Ayurveda, Sa ...
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From the first step onto the mat to the deeper journey inward, Ashtanga offers more than just physical transformation. It introduces us to the yamas, the ethical principles that lay the foundation for a truly holistic practice. These yamas - non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, ethical conduct, and non-attachment - invite us to reflect on our …
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Tim Feldmann is the director of Miami Life Center, which he co-founded with Kino MacGregor and Matt Tashjian. He embarked on his yoga journey after a near-fatal accident in 1992 and is authorized to teach by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and R. Sharath Jois. With a professional dancer and choreographer background, Tim integrates extensive anatomy and medita…
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Send us a Text Message. Lorenza Capponi and myself are currently teaching different approaches of Ashtanga Yoga in Murnau/Germany. To dispel some myths and misunderstanding about this practice - and to present a more feminine view of it's system - we got together and spoke about some of the aspects of it: From Patanjali to Pattabhi Jois, from Ayurv…
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Michaeleen Doucleff is a science journalist and the author of the bestselling book Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans. In her book, Doucleff explores parenting practices from indigenous cultures worldwide, offering insights into raising cooperative and independent chil…
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Julia Hotz is a journalist and the author of The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging, which explores the concept of social prescribing. She joins Cleo Wade today to discuss the five key pillars that form the foundation of social prescriptions, finding okayness in difficult times, the power of flo…
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Can the question "Does unschooling work?" be inherently flawed? Join us in Episode 11 of Da Ladies Fixing the World as we challenge conventional thinking and dive deep into the philosophy of unschooling. We examine societal pressures and the need for validation that often accompany this question and provide insights from various unschooling and hom…
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The Importance of a Mature Understanding of Yoga www.paulgrilley.com | @paulandsuzeegrilley Paul Grilley, known for his work in Yin Yoga, discusses his journey in yoga and the evolution of yoga in the West along with the secularization of yoga and the rise of power yoga in LA. Paul shares his realization that no matter how much he practiced, there …
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Send us a Text Message. Dale Matzkow is a seasoned Pilates instructor based in Juno Beach, Florida. With a background spanning several decades, Dale has trained under various prestigious instructors and integrated both classical and contemporary methods into her practice. Dale began her journey with Pilates in the mid-80s and has since dedicated he…
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This series has been quite popular. In our climactic (pun intended) episode, we speak to Richard Freeman about sex and Brahmacharya. The context of Brahmacharya within Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga system Specific yoga poses and mudras that move sexual energy The use of mula bandha in using sexual energy to reinvigorate your body and mind How yoga can …
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How often do we consider the profound impact of consistency in our yoga practice? Because it’s in moments of resistance and wavering minds that we can witness the full loving force of yoga. It is here where we receive an invitation. And every time we RSVP “yes”, we open up our capacity for growth… We start to see that Ashtanga invites us to move be…
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Cleo Wade chats with the author of Fully Alive, which reframes the concept of the seven deadly sins as a framework to explore human nature, connection, and spiritual growth in modern times. They talk about Oldfield’s journey to religion, how her faith has shifted over time, why she wanted to examine sin and Christianity, and what it means to create…
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www.keenonyoga.com | @adam_keen_ashtanga Adam explores the concept of pushing in yoga and why we feel the need to push ourselves in our practice. He discusses the influence of modern capitalism and societal pressure to compete and achieve, as well as the cultural belief that suffering and pushing ourselves will lead to purification and progress. Ad…
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Send us a Text Message. In this enlightening episode, the Toddcast welcomes back Janne Kontala, an esteemed yoga scholar, to delve deeper into the profound teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Building on their previous discussion on contemporary yoga, Janne and the host engage in a thought-provoking conversation that sheds light on the intricate layers…
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Walk far enough down the yogic path and it will soon become clear that the guidance of a teacher and the support of our communities is invaluable. On Guru Purnima Day, we pause to reflect on the profound impact of our gurus and mentors who illuminate our journey. Yet, while this path is often illuminated by such wisdom, it is not without its challe…
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Golden Harper co-founded Altra Running, renowned for its innovative zero-drop shoes, promoting natural foot movement and reducing injuries. We are a barefoot family and love our barefoot sandals, but when it comes to running on manmade structures, we need some cushion, and Harper has created a great shoe for runners with natural feet. Our curiosity…
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Gwyneth catches up with her longtime friend, and they cover a lot of ground: friendship, motherhood, how Jones made her way to The Office, what is was like growing up in Los Angeles, and where to eat in Tokyo today. Plus, Jones shares a few stories from filming her new Apple TV+ show, Sunny. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practic…
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www.mrjamesnestor.com | @mrjamesnestor James Nestor, author of 'The Breath, The New Science of a Lost Art,' discusses the importance of breath and the prevalence of breathing dysfunction in society. He shares his personal journey of discovering the power of breath to improve his own health. Nestor explains the concept of bad breathing and the impac…
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We are happy to welcome back to the podcast Simon Borg-Olivier who has been practicing semen retention for over 30 years. We discuss how semen retention, loving relationships, and mindful sex can enhance health and spiritual practice. From Simon's bio: "I have been studying traditional forms of posture, movement, breathing and mental control for mo…
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Send us a Text Message. Joe Taft is a seasoned yoga instructor based in Asheville, North Carolina. With a professional background in kayaking, Joe transitioned into yoga to manage his back pain from the sport's physical strain. He initially trained under Mary Kay West and was deeply involved in Anusara Yoga, where he achieved full certification. Jo…
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Genevieve Simperingham is a leading parenting educator and founder of the Peaceful Parent Institute. With over two decades of experience, she specializes in attachment-based parenting and emotional intelligence, offering workshops and coaching to help parents build deep, trusting relationships with their children. Her work has profoundly impacted m…
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Gwyneth is joined by her longtime friend to talk about learning from the wisdom of our bodies. Vlachonis shares her holistic approach to treating physical and mental pain and why she sees pain as a powerful teacher. They also discuss the tenets from her book, The Body Doesn't Lie, and the tools and practices she regularly leans on from her Greek he…
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Words and their meanings have a wonderful way of painting an experience felt in the body, energy and mind. Certain words can spark a positive neurological effect empowering, motivating and even healing us. They tell a unique story within. This story we will tell is one of Loving Kindness. Using Buddhist slogans to be tender as the body, energy and …
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Jesper recorded this episode with Brendan Kane almost two years ago. Initially, we decided not to air it, as it didn't fit with our podcast's direction with both of us as hosts. After our recent episode with Sue Elvis, where she asked us about how we started our podcast, Jesper revisited the recording and decided to share it. It was Jesper's first …
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Adam discusses the difference between physical assistance and physical adjustments in yoga. He explains that physical assistance is essential for developing a yoga practice, while physical adjustments can be harmful and lead to injuries. Adam emphasizes the importance of endorsement, alignment, and breathing in physical assistance. Support Keen on …
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Send us a Text Message. In this enlightening episode of the Native Yoga Toddcast, host Todd McLaughlin is joined by Josh Biro, the dynamic founder of Yogapreneur Collective. Josh dives deep into the integration of yoga practices with entrepreneurial ventures, providing invaluable insights for yoga studio owners and business enthusiasts. With a back…
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Compassion begins with the capacity to hold our own life wrapped in the arm of our loving heart. Our ability to self care is supported through the attention of our hurt and pain, the kinder words we speak to ourselves on a daily basis and how we physically get our needs met. When we care for ourselves in a tender way, compassion will naturally awak…
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The truth is, we each have a library’s worth of past experiences and conditioning that can cloud our vision, trapping us in looping thoughts. And while that sounds uncomfortable, this is the instinctive reality of the human mind. Every day we face the urge to judge. Meanwhile, discernment (or Viveka) offers a different path. One of turning inward, …
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Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite podcasts? Join us for a unique twist as Sue Elvis steps in as our interviewer, flipping the script on your usual hosts, Jesper and Cecilie. Sue brings heartwarming feedback from new listeners who love our open-minded and conversational style. Together, we reminisce about the ori…
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This is the start of a three-episode exploration into one of yoga’s least understood, but possibly most important topics: Brahmacharya or as we might term it, semen retention. Through loss of semen (bindu), [his] lifespan is diminished and he becomes weak. .... Through constant retention of semen, a fine odour arises in the body of the yogin, (-) s…
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It's a special solo episode with cohost Cleo Wade. She catches up on some of your questions: what she's looking forward to this summer, how to ask a friend for space, tips on becoming more confident, advice on navigating pregnancy anxiety and stepparenting, the books that changed her life, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy…
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The purpose of both Ashtanga and Kriya Yoga is to manage the unmanageability of being human, the obstructions, afflictions and the struggle of desire and karmic action we all go through. Either practice subdues the body and mind to attain the state beyond it, which is said to be serene, peaceful, joyous and always free! Ashtanga is the earliest att…
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In this episode, we explore the balance between personal freedom and societal expectations in unschooling. We discuss the Danish homeschool union, revealing the paradox anarchists face when complying with formal requirements. We also discuss how unschoolers can maintain freedom while fulfilling the need to belong within a community. Our conversatio…
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The conversation explores the concept of movement in yoga and its relationship to daily life. Peter argues that yoga should focus on improving overall movement patterns and functionality rather than specific asanas. He emphasizes the importance of sensory feedback and learning through repetition, like how children learn to move. Peter also introduc…
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Send us a Text Message. Michael Johnson is a prominent yoga and philosophy instructor based in Asheville, North Carolina. He is the founder of Clear Light Yoga and a respected teacher at both the Asheville Yoga Center and the Ayurvedic Institute. With over 20 years of experience, Michael specializes in yoga philosophy, Sanskrit, and meditation. Thr…
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This practice invites you to abide in the heart. Using Kapalabhati & Antara Kumbhaka Pranayama that clears and purifies the energy channels to prepare for Surya and Chandra Bhedana, Sun and Moon piercing. Isolating our attention on the right and left nostril channels (Pingala & Ida Nadis) to connect to their unique qualities, then draw them togethe…
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With a background in early childhood education and experience in overcoming personal parenting struggles, Reem Raouda helps parents build authentic, cooperative relationships with their children. Reem's approach focuses on moving away from controlling behaviors to foster deeper connections and harmony within families. In this episode, we dive deep …
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Gwyneth is joined by a sought-after dating coach to talk about building a dating strategy based on core values and intentions, why first dates should be less than hour, ways for reframing rejection, what ghosting says about you, and how to know when you've found the right person. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: ht…
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Samadhi is the eighth and final step on the path of practicing Yoga, as defined by Patanjali’sYoga Sutras. It is the ultimate stage in the voyage of attaining the state of Yoga. In sanskrit, sam meaning “together” or “completely,” or “toward” and dhe, meaning “put.” Direct translations vary, ranging in absorption, total integration, bliss, liberati…
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