Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I speak with Christian Yordanov. He's an author and health practitioner, who has extensively worked with autistic children, and educates and advocates for longevity practices and modalities that he offers. You can find his work in the links below: Website: https://christianyordanov.com/ Latest bo…

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode we dive into the final prana vayu - udan vayu. You can find my work at: Website: https://zorananda.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xIi27kHvMlw4QV4zX4sCC IG: https://www.instagram.com/yogizorananda/ Gheranda Samita PDF: https://www.hathajoga.lt/gheranda-samhita-swami-niranja…

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today's episode is all about Vyan Vayu. I look at 3 main yogic texts that detail what vyan vayu is and how to apply it's wisdom to life. You can find my work in the following links: Website: https://zorananda.com/ Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xIi27kHvMlw4QV4zX4sCC IG: https://www.instagram.c…

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I sat down with Robin George. He's an author and serial entrepreneur. His current project is Modern Myths and Monsters. You can find his work on Substack and in the link below. Substack: https://substack.com/@robingeorgeBy Yogi Zorananda

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the third Prana Vayu: Saman Vayu. Many apologies for missing the upload last week. As you'll hear in this episode, I explain why I missed uploading this episode last week. The links below correspond with a video and a couple studies that I talk about in this episode: Youtube: https://…

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the second Prana Vayu called... Pran Vayu! I'm recovering from a head cold, so please bare with my nasally voice. Check out the links below to a couple of articles I mention, along with links to my socials and website! Thanks for listening, enjoy your day! Articles: Effects of Oxygen …

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I sit down with my music producer and mentor John Atonic. We chat about his exploration of spiritual practices, and have some fun playing guitar together and improvising over weird jazz chords. You can find his music and work at: Website: https://www.atonicmusic.com/home You can find my…

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I sit down with Zarnoosh and dive into his three part project Cloak and Dagger. He released Chapter 1: Star Serpents on Halloween, and has recently released Chapter 2: Revenant of Time. With the release of chapter 2, I thought it fitting to bring Zarnoosh back onto YC and chat about wha…

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode, I sit down with Shakti Jiwan Kaur, step family counsellor, coach, and kundalini teacher. We dive into her specific work of empowering women to embrace their role as mothers, especially step mothers, and what it will take to level up not only as parents but business owners and entrepren…

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I introduce a new yogic energetic system called the Prana Vayus. I specifically dive into the first prana vayu called apana vayu. Check out these YouTube links from my yoga teacher Yogrishi Vishvketu to see how Bhastrika, Kapalabhati, and Anuloma Viloma are practiced. Bhastrika and Kapa…

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. I complete the discussion on the Koshas by exploring Anandamaya Kosha. Check out the links below to find my most recent work. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogizorananda/ Spotify: Favors - song and lyrics by Zorananda | Spotify Website: https://www.zorananda.com Amazon Book: Future Life Progress…

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I recap the first three Koshas as a refresher, and then explore with depth the Vijnanamaya Kosha. You can find my book, meditations, and music at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogizorananda/ Spotify: Favors - song and lyrics by Zorananda | Spotify Website: https://www.zorananda.…

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy in November of 1963 was one of the most significant events of the 20th century. Over the past 60 years, a slew of stories have been told about who killed the president and why - elements of the CIA and American military, the Soviets, Castro and the Cubans, the mafia, or some strange amalgamation of the…

Death is a topic that is often avoided or ignored, but it is one of the few things that is absolutely certain for living beings. In this episode of What's What, Rushi and Chris discuss Eastern and Western perspectives on death, the moral problems with suicide and medically assisted dying, and the spiritual aspects of the dying process. “When death …

For better or worse, the introduction of ChatGPT to the public was a monumental moment for the development of the human species. AI technologies will re-shape every aspect of society and they are ushering in a new era of creative expression - what will this new world look like and how will we maintain the spiritual essence of the human experience a…

On the surface, propaganda is relatively simple - it is the dissemination of information (facts, arguments, rumors, half-truths, or lies) to influence public opinion and it is often used to promote a specific political cause or point of view. But the discussion around propaganda becomes much more complex when we start to ask questions about intent.…

Taoism (or Daoism) emerged in China around 500 BCE when the philosopher Lao Tzu wrote the Tao Te Ching. The word Tao has many translations but one of the most common is "the flow of nature" or according to Alan Watts "the course of things". At the heart of Taoist philosophy is the belief that the best way to maintain order is to not try to maintain…

India the 6th-5th centuries BCE... according to legend, the Hindu prince Siddhartha Gautama renounced his position and wealth to seek enlightenment as a spiritual ascetic. It is said that he reached enlightenment while meditating under a bodhi tree, and thus became the Buddha. He began to preach his path to others and the religion of Buddhism was b…

Hinduism is thought to be the world's oldest religion, and it includes many different systems of philosophy, belief, and ritual. But to some, Hinduism is not a religion at all, but rather a lifestyle or simply a way of being. In part one of our mini-series on Eastern philosophy, Rushi and Chris dig into the history, myths, and influence of Hinduism…

Two questions are at the core of discussions about sustainable agriculture, food, and health (individual and ecosystem health): Where does our food come from and how is it grown or produced? In this episode of What's What, Rushi and Chris dig into industrial food systems and explore solutions to the challenges around producing enough food to feed t…

Lawrence Blair is an anthropologist, author, explorer, and filmmaker. He is the writer, presenter, and co-producer of "Ring of Fire: An Indonesian Odyssey" (1988) a series of five documentary films following the decade-long journey of Lawrence and his brother Lorne, and their search for the lost cultures and forgotten traditions of Indonesia. He is…

In this episode of What's What, Chris sits down with author and philosopher Martin O'Toole to discuss his upcoming book, How To Die Happy. Cherry-picking Eastern philosophies like Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism - and introducing mindfulness, psychological practices, and tales of the miraculous healing power of ayahuasca - How To Die Happy disti…

The Internet is a digital abstraction of physical life and reality, and this abstraction continues to dominate more and more of our lives. In this episode of What's What, Rushi and Chris discuss social media, the metaverse, and the effects of technology on the individual mind and society as a whole.

In this episode, Rushi and Chris dig a little deeper on Alan Watts, the Sausalito Houseboat Summit of 1967, and the vision of a tribal future as the ultimate manifestation of dropping out. They also discuss the hyper-commercialized spiritual movements in Bali and the current state of the counterculture movement.…

Alan Watts is best known for being one of the first to interpret Eastern philosophy and religion for Western audiences, and has been described as having the gift of ‘writing beautifully the unwritable’. Watts combined Taoist, Buddhist, and Hindu teachings with his own personal philosophy - forming a unique, eloquent, and inspiring perspective on hu…

In part two, Rushi and Chris discuss the legacy of Leary and Dass, the current state of the ‘revolution of consciousness’, and the next chapter in the story of psychedelic counterculture with a new generation carrying the torch.

Timothy Leary most commonly evokes images from the out of control psychedelic experimentation of the 1960s, and Ram Dass is often associated with the new age spiritual movements emerging in the west around that same time. But before they were counterculture icons, they were reputable psychologists and professors at Harvard University, and among the…

Starting in September 2022, the Greener Us podcast will be changed to the What’s What podcast - we will no longer be producing The Blend or Greener Us episodes. If you’re a fan of What’s What, please continue to join Chris and Rushi as they revive the philosophy and literature at the heart of the counterculture movement of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s -…

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I welcome back Zarnoosh. We dive into the benefits and spiritual implications of water fasting, Zarnoosh's new music project, and the state of the world. You can find Zarnoosh at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zarnoosh.fire/ You can find my book, meditations, and music at: Insta…

In this episode of The Blend: Europe experiences extreme heat and the mainstream media loves it, a New Hampshire distillery turns invasive crabs into whiskey, the world’s largest carbon capture plant was switched on in Iceland, and lab-grown meat is in the limelight.

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode, I sit down with Akhanda Yoga founder Yogrishi Vishvketu. We discuss his upbringing as a yogi, insights on ashtanga yoga, the koshas, and what it can mean to have a daily/regular yoga practice. As a listener you get access to the Akhanda Yoga Online catalog with a ONE MONTH FREE TRIAL! …

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this short episode I share the new update with the podcast and what to look forward to for content and guests! You can find me at: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogi.zorananda/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogaconnectionpodcast/ You can find my book, music, and medita…

In this episode of What's What, Rushi and Chris introduce Krishnamurti and his connection to Aldous Huxley, and discuss their philosophy around alternative education. Themes through the show - What do we think we know and why do we think we know it? What are human beings for?

In this episode of The Blend: NPR explores eco-facism and the overlap between far-right politics and environmentalism, Science News touts ‘bubble-blowing’ drones for artificial pollination, a study from Ohio State University says that plants are better than technology for reducing air pollution, and grief can now be officially labeled as a mental d…

At the core of industrialized society is an economic idea based on scarcity. But Buckminster Fuller, Terence McKenna, and others presented an alternative perspective - abundance. In this episode of What’s What, Rushi and Chris continue discussing ‘Food of the Gods’ and introduce Fuller’s ‘The Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth’.…

In this episode of The Blend: NPR complains about misinformation derailing their utopian energy vision, a cinematographer from SeaLegacy indulges himself while claiming to do conservation work, and a new dating app connects vegans and vegetarians.

In this episode of The Blend: turning human bodies into soil, the basics of hydrogen energy, and the world’s most notorious succulent thief.

Thank you for tuning into the Renegade Yogi Podcast Experience. Today I sit down with Mira Taylor to discuss the work involved in being a spiritual practitioner. Mira is an Integrative Therapy Spiritual and Wellness Practitioner. Mira helps her clients understand the work involved in being a spiritual practitioner, and applies supportive affirmatio…

In this episode of What's What: human evolution, psilocybin mushrooms, and Terrence McKenna’s book ‘Food of the Gods’.

In this episode of The Blend: Disney announces plans to build a residential community in the Palm Desert, Saudi Arabia touts an ambitious but dubious plan for a futuristic eco-city, and Coldplay’s eco-friendly tour starts this month in Costa Rica.

Thank you for tuning into the Renegade Yogi Podcast Experience. Today I sit down with Evan Dee, host of Occult 45 Podcast. Evan shares an incredible story of undergoing an intense healing journey using ibogaine to treat an opioid addiction which catapulted him into a new life of sobriety and spiritual purpose. You can find my book, meditations, and…

Thank you for tuning into the Renegade Yogi Podcast Experience. Today I discuss the nature of the Manomaya Kosha. This episode is a tricky one because now we are exploring more abstract concepts that involve the intricate and complex workings of the mind. It's a deep dive into fundamental questions like: What is the mind? When did the mind develop?…

Prescription drugs in the world’s rivers, the changing smell of snow, and the Center for Biological Diversity supports a federal plan to gun down feral cows from helicopters. Also, we’ll take a look at the documentary film, Purple Mountains, featuring professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones.

Thank you for tuning into the Renegade Yogi Podcast Experience. Today I sit down with Katherine O'Shea who is an Animal Communication Specialist. This episode was fun and light-hearted to say the least, and Katherine's happiness and passion for animals shined through wholeheartedly. Thought we didn't talk about yoga, the theme of spirituality was v…

Thank you for tuning into the Renegade Yogi Podcast Experience. Today is a solo episode on Pranamaya Kosha. I discuss the nature of the energy sheath and what it means to utilize a spiritual practice to come in contact with it's subtle presence. You can find my book, meditations, and music at: https://www.zorananda.com https://open.spotify.com/albu…

Thank you for tuning into the Renegade Yogi Podcast Experience. Today is a solo episode on Annamaya Kosha. I discuss the 3 main components that make up the Physical Sheath - Air, Food/Water, and Movement. You can find my book, meditations, and music at: https://www.zorananda.com https://open.spotify.com/album/06IrQRbqJBFw9BlSpK3rvx…

Desmond Tutu’s ‘eco-friendly’ cremation, climate scientists obsess over data, and coho salmon return to Northern California.

Looking to the work of George Orwell (‘Animal Farm’ and ‘1984’) and Aldous Huxley (‘Brave New World’ and ‘Island’) to understand how pharmaceutical companies are using tyrannical tactics to trap us in an industrialized healthcare system.

The modern world is packed with physical and digital stuff, and our endless pursuit of more has put us into a bind - the more we have, the more we seem to want. In today’s episode, Chris talks about minimalism as a lifestyle, the connection between minimalism and Earth-conscious living, and how we can all get back to the basics.…

Thank you for tuning into the Renegade Yogi Podcast Experience. Today is a solo episode on the Koshas. In this episode I discuss each kosha and how the they translate into our experience here on Earth. The song at the end is from my recent album called "Opening" which you find at the links below! You can find my book, music, and meditations at thes…