S4: Episode 2 - The Devotional Heart

Internationally acclaimed musician, speaker, and teacher Ananda Das joins us as we explore devotion, Sri, true prosperity and the devotional heart.  Ananda Das shares his personal experiences on the path of devotion and Bhakti, and how chanting can support living a beautiful life deeply connected to the Divine.

You can connect with Ananda Das at Modern Bhakti Yoga Academy, an online platform with courses to educate and support people in their devotional journey. Since 2021, he has also mentored people one on one to help them open their voices, learn to lead kirtan and deepen in the yoga practices.

To view his upcoming events, music, offerings, or work one on one with him, please visit AnandaDas.info

To listen to Ananda's entire catalogue of music - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7jXqn8AzGBeDQsPQ6E39hW?si=dT_Oi99AQsydkwDUK8xN3Q&pi=Gely_n76RFeqj

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In Vedic Astrology, the North node of the Moon is known as Rahu. This shadow planet cannot be observed in the sky with a naked eye. Yet, it is always a calculable location and can be precisely known. This potent space holder is where the eclipse occurs. Thus, through exploring Rahu, we may discover unknown aspects of our own life. As we approach the upcoming eclipses, may this episode be a supportive tool on your evolutionary path.

This wisdom talk was first shared at the 2023 Sattva Summitt in Rishikesh, India.

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Himalayan Master Anand Mehrotra joins us for the third time in this evolutionary episode as we discuss the fundamentals of time in the relative reality.  Time is change and change happens in time.  How we relate to time is fundamental to how we live our life.  We explore the pressure and challenges that one can feel with time as well as the cyclical patterns of time.  Anand reminds us that we need to refine our perception of time.  As we connect with spirit, we can open to our eternal and timelessness nature. The way to thrive in time is to progress and then time becomes our great ally.  

To explore further, Anand previously shared with us in Aspects of Consciousness in Season 1, Episode 6 and Discover your Greatness in Season 2, Episode 7.  You can connect with Anand on Instagram at @theanandmehrotra.

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*This episode feels relevant to release despite some audio issues with the recording.*  Jyotishi, Nurse, and Healer Pennie Nichols joins us as we explore the foundational elements of Vedic Astrology.  Vedic Astrology (Jyotish) is the cosmology of BEING coming from the Vedic tradition that means the Science of Light and can be used to guide one on the soul's journey.  It supports us to understand our individual expression of this Self as we move through time and space in this material reality.  It is an incredibly powerful tool to gain greater understanding of your personal experiences through time, to see that everything that you have experienced has purpose and has been divinely guided.  Pennie shares her personal experiences and insight with how Vedic Astrology can support living an enlightened life.  We explore the foundational elements of Vedic Astrology through discussion of the planets, nakshatras, dashas, and more.  The beautiful reminder of the cosmic reality is that nothing is ever wrong.  When embodying the highest aspects of our Self, we can experience more divine alignment in our life with greater purpose.  You can connect with Pennie Nichols at Enlightened Living. www.enlightenedliving.yoga

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Science has shown that our brains give more weight and heightened sensitivity to negative experiences, thoughts, and emotions.  This is an inherent mechanism of the human psyche to protect oneself.  The Negativity Bias impacts one often and can cause unnecessary suffering, struggle, and keep one feeling stuck.  Once we see the bias and acknowledge it, we create space for a shift.  Practical and simple techniques are shared to transcend this bias.  Through awareness and conscious practices, you may open to experiencing more flow, ease, and grace in all areas of life.  

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Claire shares the deeply restorative and powerful practice of Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep). Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation that takes one on a journey through the five layers of being.  You will be guided to the state of consciousness in between the waking and sleeping state.  In this state of conscious relaxation, you can truly rest, restore, and remember your true nature.  Yoga Nidra is an easily accessible meditation tool that can be used daily or whenever needed. Give yourself the gift of rest and relaxation.  Lay down, get comfortable, and receive the healing benefits of this subtle practice. 

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We all have inner guidance within guiding us.  The question is, are we listening to it?  Through a recent experience in Sedona, the beauty of listening to the whisper was brought to the forefront.  Life does not have to take as much effort if we open and surrender.  The whisper is always there when we slow down and pause to give space for silence.  Practical and simple techniques are shared to honor the whisper that is always guiding you.  Through this subtle awareness, you may open to experiencing your hearts deepest longing in the present moment.

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Spiritual Guide, Transformation Specialist, and Activational Speaker Kevin Walton joins us as we explore the energy of the divine masculine and living life in embodied harmony.  To cultivate inner unity, we must look at the foundational principles of energy - divine feminine and divine masculine.  These powerful energies can be harnessed by letting yourself be right where you are (the divine feminine) and then use the energy with purpose (the divine masculine).  Kevin shares his personal experiences and insight to invite us to all to honor our own wholeness and let ourselves feel freely.  We explore the rise of the divine feminine, how to celebrate the divine masculine and divine feminine energy, being an empath, and much more.  The reminder of the divine masculine is to let go of force, control, and struggle.  When embodying being in harmony, the life force energy within all of us is conducive to effortless action, clarity, and flow.  You can connect with Kevin Walton on Instagram at @sourceradiance, @thelightbeings, www.unlimitedcreativepotential.com, or www.sourceradiance.com.      

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How do values influence our everyday choices?  We reflect back on the year 2020 to see what has been learned and valued.  We dig into how our chosen actions dictate what we value.  Practical and simple techniques are shared on ways to be clear on what you value as you head into 2021.  Through this awareness and practice, you may open to a deep embodiment of what you seek. 

Like all things in time, this is an evolving, living thing as we discover our wholeness and light together.  I am excited you are along for the journey! 

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This is a powerful time to go inward and no longer avoid what is.  We explore the objective and subjective reality through inquiry.  We dig into the lens of subjective reality and its impact on the present moment experience.  Your joy does not have to be postponed any longer due to external circumstances.  Practical and simple techniques are shared on ways to explore your own consciousness state.  Through this awareness, you may open to receive the clarity and peace within you right now. 

Like all things in time, this is an evolving, living thing as we discover our wholeness and light together.  I am excited you are along for the journey! 

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Spiritual Guide and End of Life Doula Gaia Balbi joins us as we dig into grief and the process of conscious grieving. We explore suffering, pain, attachment, grief, and Divine love. When you feel like you are losing something and experiencing pain and suffering, how can one move through the experience into loving deeper and living life fully? Gaia shares personal experience on consciously moving through grief into healing and Divine love. The power of breathwork is shared to support transcending suffering while grieving. 

You can connect with Gaia on Instagram at @gaia.balbi or www.barbarabalbi.com. 

Like all things in time, this is an evolving, living thing as we discover our wholeness and light together.  I am excited you are along for the journey!   

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