Sometimes we get fancy with meditation techniques, but today we keep it simple with a practice of breath awareness. Give a listen, and then take the practice for a spin when you feel the need to shift gears, calm down, or get focused before doing something important. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon. Namaste!…

A quick thought on pausing the news cycle for our own mental well-being...By Peter Ferko

In today's episode, you can join Peter at ISHTA Yoga for an introductory talk about mantra, or stay tuned for the full meditation practice. You can join Peter in person or online at ISHTA Yoga. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon! NamasteBy Peter Ferko

In today's episode, Wendy Newton and I trade ideas for overcoming overwhelm! See this episode on video on YouTube/@peterspodcast. You can take classes, workshops and trainings with Peter and Wendy. See https://linktr.ee/peterferko for links to ISHTA Yoga and other events. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon. Thank you! Namaste.…

ISHTA Yogiraj Wendy Newton talks about her upcoming course and shares some insights on the Yoga Sutras. More info on the course at ISHTAYoga.com Namaste!By Peter Ferko

I share a few tips on how to approach asana, and how to do a powerful, simple vinyasa: the Sun Breath. This episode of Peter's Podcast is also a video. Check it out on YouTube/@peterspodcast Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon. Thank you! NamasteBy Peter Ferko

Today we head to meditation class for Shakti Chalani, a beautiful practice that traditionally uses the image of a snake to represent kundalini shakti — the movement from the earthbound to the transcendent perspective. Alan Finger taught us a form of this alternative, which uses a sprouting flower. I think it's a perfect image for Spring. Enjoy the …

Join me in class for a meditation on the cycles of life.By Peter Ferko

We're off to class for a talk and a meditation on the granthis, with a nod to Tay Tay.By Peter Ferko

Wendy and I share some insights from our New Year's special class on drishti and perspective. I mention a podcast episode and quote Dr. Mark Leary. The podcast is Finding Mastery 12/27/2023 . Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon. Thank you! You can take class and workshops with Peter. Find the full list of links here. You can find Wendy at ISH…

Peter talks Ayurveda, the Indian science of health, with Naomi Edwards. Naomi is a Holistic Health Practitioner who specializes in Ayurveda, Yoga and Plant Medicine. Her passion is to share the knowledge of these ancient practices and give people the education of preventative health in a joyful way. She is the founder of Hillabrant Holistics, an Ay…

Today we go to ISHTA Meditation class for a fusion meditation of kriya yoga and gratitude practice. Enjoy! There is 18 minutes of silence in the middle, followed by a practice of mantra and mudra to bring inspiration from your meditation back into living. Enjoy, and happy Thanksgiving. Namaste Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon. Take the upc…

Wendy Newton and I discuss the practical importance of subtle body, spiritual practices in addition to taking care of business out in the physical world. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon. You can take class online and in-person with Peter (and Wendy!) at ISHTA Yoga. Know a video gamer you wish would take care of their wellness, including y…

Today, we go to meditation class at ISHTA Yoga for a meditation that helps make sense of our turbulent world. You can listen to the intro or join in the meditation. There are 20 minutes of silence in the meditation itself. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon. May there be peace on earth. Namaste…

Greetings from Romania! In today's episode, I talk about the why, how, and tips about our favorite topic of real yoga: meditation. I'm talking to gamers who are competing 150 miles from the Ukrainian border. With 120 countries represented here, the only war they are focused on is happening onscreen, and it's wonderful to watch so many nationalities…

In this episode, I interview Mona Sobhani, PhD, the author of Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist's Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe. (available at https://monasobhaniphd.com/book/) We discuss Dr. Sobhani's survey of the abundant research on divination, reincarnation, and other topics typically called "spiritual." We …

In this episode, I parse the notion of equanimity in a world where we all experience emotion. Please join me and Wendy Newton at our day retreat Fresh Air Friday on July 7. Details here. Thank you for supporting Peter's Podcast on Patreon. Namaste!By Peter Ferko

In this episode, Wendy and I are getting excited about you joining us for a day of yoga, meditation, and nature on the first Fridays of summer. Hosted by Ascend Center + Collective on Main Street in the Village of Cold Spring. Details and a link to each date are at https://linktr.ee/peterferko. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon.…

In this episode, I indulge my love of music to share a mixed-genre playlist. The full songs are available at the links below or wherever you get music. The podcast episode includes my critiques/comments on the songs. This episode is also available on YouTube as a video. Check it out! Listen on Tidal. Tidal was created by Jay-Z and a dozen musicians…

In this episode, I speak with Katrina Repka. Katrina is an ISHTA Yogiraj (master) who has led classes, workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings in her home in London and beyond. She is the co-author with Alan Finger of Breathing Space: Twelve Lessons for the Modern Woman and Chakra Yoga: Balancing Energy for Physical, Spiritual, and Mental Well-b…

We head to meditation class for the eponymous ISHTA practice: ISHTA Diksha. This practice, based on a kriya from Paramahansa Yogananda and refined by Alan Finger moves you efficiently into and out of meditation. Diksha means "initiation" and refers to this practice as a bedrock practice at ISHTA Yoga. Have a listen to the intro, and join in the med…

In this episode (which is also available on video at YouTube), Stephen Mark and I discuss tantra and several other topics in preparation for my workshop this weekend. You can attend the workshop in person or online by going to ISHTAYoga.com. What Is Yoga and Why Do We Do It? A deep dive for practitioners and teachers. Sunday, April 2, 12:15–5:00 On…

In this episode, I talk to Wendy Newton about "sacred listening," a phrase she's using to describe how to learn more about how we relate to self and other. Check out Wendy's deep understanding of the Yoga Sutras and somatic energy work here and at her upcoming workshop at ISHTA Yoga. The workshops is a multi-part learning and practice experience of…

In this episode, we go to meditation class. By the way, you can join my classes at ISHTA Yoga in person or online. I got a couple requests for a recording of this Sat Yam meditation from people who were there, so here is the whole practice for you. Enjoy! Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon. Namaste.…

In this episode, Wendy Newton and I show up on video to discuss happiness, "santosha" and practice. We tackle the difference between wanting something and getting it, about accepting reality versus settling for something inadequate. See what we look like on YouTube or check the audio only version here. Please consider supporting Peter's Podcast on …