Fri, 4 November 2011
History has demonstrated over and over again that humanity finds ways to utterly miss the punch line in God’s cosmic joke. But every now and then an author comes along who finds humor in the divine and in doing so unveils profound truths that are easily hidden under layers of fundamentalism. In this podcast, Tosha Silver reflects on her new book Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead. Resources Purchase Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead |
Wed, 5 October 2011
Most people think of the ancient practice of yoga as a purely physical one, but anyone who has maintained a deep practice for any length of time knows that the practice is even more intense on the psychological and emotional level. In this podcast psychologist Marc Rappaport, MFT talks about the experience of becoming a yoga teacher and the profound yet intense psychological and emotional cleansing that so often occurs as a result of such rigorous training. About Marc The Yoga Tree Teacher Training |
Fri, 30 September 2011
Since the 1960's incidents of eating disorders have more than doubled as people the world over struggle with weight, diet and body image. In this interview, Sue Louiseau shares her struggles with food addiction that trace back more than sixty years to her early childhood. At her heaviest, Sue weighted over 300 pounds and suffered many health consequences as a result. While she still struggles with food, she is currently at a much more manageable 175 pounds Resources |
Wed, 21 September 2011
Since adopting my son, I have had many people approach me with questions. How did you do it? Was it hard to do? Did anyone care that you were single, gay or HIV+? Why did you choose a local adoption over a foreign adoption? Family Builders is the agency that I worked with to fulfill my longtime dream of becoming a father. In this podcast I interview Jill Jacobs, Executive Director of Family Builders about the process of adopting children who are stuck in the foster care system. In the interview Jill talks about the process of adopting a child and shares some shocking statics about just how many children are in need of a loving home right here in the United States. |
Mon, 6 June 2011
All of us have a body and a gender identity, but few of us are forced to confront the depth of personal and cultural meaning these things hold. Author Nick Krieger shares his powerful story of self-discovery, growth, and empowerment. Born Nina Krieger, Nick first identified as a lesbian only to realize that coming out sexually was only part of the journey. Nina Here Nor There is not simply a memoir about gender awakening—It is a potent metaphor for the transformation that all of us must undertake to become fully actualized human beings. In this podcast Nick shares some of his journey and talks about the powerful role yoga played in his finding the courage and body acceptance to face the twists and turns that emerged on his path.
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Wed, 25 May 2011
Amrit Desai was one of the original gurus to come to the United States from India in the 1960s. He founded the Kripalu Yoga Ashram in Massachusetts—the largest ashram in the West.
He, like most gurus, is not without controversy. Yet in spite of the controversy, he has made an invaluable contribution to modern yoga and to the massive growth of yoga here in the West and he is considered one of the leading authorities on yoga in the world. He is the author of numerous books on yoga, is a renown musician, lectures worldwide, and is featured in the documentary, Yoga Today: 100 Years of Yoga in America.
In this episode, Desai speaks about how to use the technique of yoga nidra, a yogic state of superconsciousness, to reduce stress and achieve profound changes in one’s life. Resources |
Sun, 8 May 2011
Judith Hanson Lasater has been teaching yoga since 1971. She has studied directly with B.K.S Iyengar, is a physical therapist and holds a Ph.D. in East-West psychology. She has taught and lectured the world over and is one of the original founders of Yoga Journal. In this podcast, Judith talks about the physiological difference between rest and sleep and how restorative yoga allows us to tap into the physiological process of rest. Through regular rest and relaxation, we can ultimately connect with our highest values and bring them into the world. Resources Restorative Yoga Teachers Directory |
Sun, 24 April 2011
Les Leventhal is a popular San Francisco based yoga instructor who offers retreats and workshops around the world. In this episode, Darren and Les talk about his upcoming retreat in Indonesia where he and his students will help Bumi Sehat, a natural birthing clinic which helps the poor families of the community who were being taken advantage of by the medical system. By helping those in need, Les hopes to teach that yoga is more than perfecting one’s poses and that through internal and external work yoga shows its true benefits to the world. Resources |
Sat, 16 April 2011
Eric Maisel is a former novelist and psychological counselor turned creative coach with over 30 published books. In this episode Darren and Eric discuss Mastering Creative Anxiety: 24 Lessons for Writers, Painters, Musicians, and Actors from America's Foremost Creativity Coach. Through Eric’s 22 anxiety management techniques, we can help ours open up to the creative anxiety that all creative workers will eventually face and manage it. Through practice of self-awareness we can recognize when anxiety arises, causing roadblocks for ourselves. By being in the present moment with the anxiety, and utilizing Eric’s techniques, we can expand into greater openness throughout the creative process. Resources |
Fri, 8 April 2011
Dan Millman is a former world champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. After an intensive, twenty-year spiritual quest, Dan’s teaching found its form as the Peaceful Warrior’s Way, expressed fully in his books and lectures. His work continues to evolve over time, to meet the needs of a changing world. Dan’s thirteen books, including Way of the Peaceful Warrior, have inspired and informed millions of readers in 29 languages worldwide. The feature film, “Peaceful Warrior,” starring Nick Nolte, was adapted from Dan’s first book, based upon incidents from his life.
In this episode, Dan and Darren talk about Dan’s new book The Four Purposes of Life. Dan talks about the life lessons that daily life teaches us and how immersing ourselves in the moment can bring the most fruitful lessons to those who practice this. Drawing upon many traditions, Dan believes that finding your calling in life is part of necessary experimentation that we all need to do. Beneath all of the distractions of daily life is that hidden calling. Only by attending to this arising moment can we really live life to the fullest.
Resources Books by Dan Millman The Peaceful Warrior Saga Way of the Peaceful Warrior Guidebooks The Four Purposes of Life Inspiration Bridge Between Worlds (with Doug Childers) Children’s Books Secret of the Peaeful Warrior Quest for the Crystal Castle
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