Integral Yoga Podcasts
Hosted by Avi Gordon, the Integral Yoga Podcast features exclusive interviews with leaders in Yoga, Spirituality, and Mindfulness.
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What is Integral Yoga?
Integral Yoga, as developed by Swami Satchidananda, is comprise of the six classical branches of Yoga (physical practices, meditation and mantra practices, heart-opening practices, selfless service, and self-inquiry) integrated into a holistic system to awaken us to our true nature of peace and joy. The entire system rests upon a foundation of respect for all faiths, for diversities, and for the unity in our diversities.
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A Preview of Enlightenment: Conversation with Shankar Fern
Avi Gordon and Shankar Fern discuss the long term changes as a result of Yoga practice, faith and trust, enlightenment, the key to healthy relationships, and working with troubled young people.
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Truth is Like a Magnet: A Conversation with Pamela Seelig
Pamela Seelig began practicing yoga more than 25 years ago when an illness interrupted her Wall Street career. She started meditating as a complementary therapy which led to a lifelong pursuit of perceiving yogic wisdom.
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Working Without Tension: A Conversation with Swami Divyananda
Avi and Swami Divyananda discuss prioritizing inner peace, the role of meditation, nurturing personal relationships, letting go of the need to be "right", and they reflect on Swami Satchidananda's teachings and legacy.
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Yoga and Wholeness: A Conversation with Kelly Nicole Palmer
This conversation between Kelley and Avi addresses a multitude of social issues and how they relate to the world of yoga. Is there a place for shame and guilt within the human experience? Why does it seem so challenging sometimes for people to take the right action? Should every human have their ...
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Holy Curiosity: A Conversation with Jaganath Carrera
Jaganath Carrera and Avi Gordon discuss the importance of wonder and attention, the nature of the mind, and the power of acceptance.
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My Attention is My Currency: A Conversation with Marisa Radha Weppner
Marisa Radha Weppner and Avi Gordon discuss accepting every moment, the path of bhakti yoga (love/devotion), and how "we're all going to graduate".
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The Ripple Effect: A Conversation with Michael O'Brien
Michael begins by telling his story of a near death experience changing the trajectory of his life. Is an intense crisis necessary for an awakening, or is it possible to redirect your life by listening to your intuition and learning from the experiences of others? Avi and Michael discuss this as ...
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God in a Dragonfruit: A Conversation with Victoria Moran
Avi Gordon and Victoria Moran discuss veganism, yoga, ahimsa and being a good example. Featured twice on Oprah and listed by VegNews magazine among the Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors, Victoria Moran has written thirteen books including Creating a Charmed Life and Main Street Vegan.
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Exhilarating Comfort in the Unknown with Greta Rose Pharr
Avi and Greta Rose discuss optimism, finding comfort in the unknown, living a simple life, gratitude, and more.
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Music as a Path of Transformation: A Conversation with Sean Johnson
Kirtan artist Seán Johnson, of Seán Johson and the Wild Lotus Band, discusses:
- the importance of preparation for presenting and his personal singing practice as a means of connecting to the universe
- the balance between planning and staying present in the moment - using templates as a framewo... -
Growing Up with Integral Yoga: A Conversation with Radha Metro-Midkiff
How many of us can say that we grew up in a yogic household, going to a yogic school, living at an ashram, surrounded by the grace of the Guru? Radha Metro-Midkiff can. Radha shares about her childhood, her current service, and her special relationship with Swami Satchidananda.
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To Be a Blessing to All the Families of the Earth with Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Host Avi Gordon and his guest Rev. Rabbi Rami Shapiro discuss Shabbos, play, freedom of belief, tribalism, silence, gratitude practice, changing the world without antagonism and the divine feminine.
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In the Vastness of Everything: A Conversation with Gaura Vani
Gaura Vani was raised from birth in temples in India and the US by his Hare Krishna parents. He plays ancient Indian drums and sings in archaic languages like Sanskrit for the blue-skinned Lord Krishna. And now he's teaching his three children this same timeless art called kirtan. Links: Patreon:...
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When did you get so into Yoga?: Integral Yoga Podcast with Tom Callahan
Tom Callahan and Avi Gordon discuss what jobs "help people", how we relate to our egos in daily life, and gratitude. Quotes from the interview: * In a more lighthearted way I would say [Yogaville] was started by some hippies following their guru, who was the swami that gave the invocation to open...
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Purposefully Purposeless: A Conversation with Robert Moses
Robert Sankara Moses has 50 years’ experience as a teacher of yoga and advaita vedanta. Born in South Africa, Robert studied architecture, travelled abroad and, in 1972, discovered yoga in the tradition of Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, India. He served in the International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta ...
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Living yoga: A Conversation with Marc Mukunda Morozumi
Mukunda and Avi unfold the importance of acceptance on the path to better health, and the obstacles that often get in the way. Mukunda shares about his story of transformation, the importance of connecting to your passions, and his love for the city of San Francisco. A rich and heart opening conv...
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A Sovereignty Emerges: Conversation with Nataraj Langdon
Nataraj has been living at the Satchidananda Yogaville ashram for the past year and a half after spending the previous year at the Sivananda ashram in the Bahamas. He was formerly a run of the mill business executive who traded the world for an ashram.
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Gentle Somatic Yoga: A Conversation with James Knight
James is one of the early pioneers to bridge yoga and Somatics. Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) is the culmination of his life’s work as an experienced yoga teacher, certified Hanna Somatic Educator, body-oriented psychotherapist, movement educator, and author. James trains and certifies yoga teachers...
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Decision-making, Fun and the Younger Generation: A Conversation with Hamsa Cho
Hamsa Cho and Avi Gordon discuss yoga in leadership and decision-making, and how to grow without "beating ourselves up". Hamsa currently serves as the executive director for Integral Yoga Institute New York. She has 20 years of business and consulting experience. Bringing yoga to all adds excitem...
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Transforming Our Own Hearts: A Conversation with Swami Ramananda
Swami Ramananda of the Integral Yoga Institute of San Francisco talks with Avi Gordon about adapting to conditions, how compassion follows naturally from meditation, and about what really makes us happy.
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Seriousness is a Crime in the Court of God: A Conversation with Jonathan Foust
Jonathan Foust, MA, CSA, is a guiding teacher with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington and a founder of the Meditation Teacher Training Institute in Washington. A senior teacher and former president of Kripalu Center, he leads retreats, trainings and classes in the Washington DC area a...
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Feel the Pain, Turn It Into Love: A Conversation with Oyamie Kali Ma'at
Oyámie Kali Ma'at and Avi Gordon discuss the practice of silence, the relationship between money and service, how to start practicing meditation, and the love that comes from facing pain.
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Twenty Years of "Now What?": A Conversation with Hersha Chellaram
Hersha Chellaram talks about finding meaning in life, how to know the right outlet for our energy, and the importance of accepting our capacity. Quotes from the Interview: * "[The pursuit of excellence] requires some balancing: I think it's really important to still pursue excellence, but then be...
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If I Don't Love Myself I Don't Love God: A Conversation with Heike Farkas
Interview with Heike Farkas, where she and Avi Gordon discuss how to shift our attitude towards challenges, the practice of humility, and the importance of having fun.
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