This is the second and final episode of our conversation with Ben Cox, a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a Qigong teacher in Oxford, England.

The main theme of this episode was centered around the purpose of energy-based practices like Qigong, and a discussion around the use of psychedelic plant medicine and its possible dangers if misused.

Today, On The Verge is joined by Ben Cox, an experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and a teacher of Qigong. Ben has been practicing Taichi, Qigong, and meditation for over 20 years and in this episode, he dives deep into his background, his practicing of Qigong, and traditional Chinese medicine.

This is the final episode with Shamanic Practitioner Ricardo Assis Rosa where he continues the conversation by discussing his childhood love of learning about spirituality, the teachers he has learned from including teachers from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, as well as, what Ricardo refers to as 'higher dimensional teachers/energies. Ricardo then explores how one might utilize the information which one receives from different teachers in one's life, and make decisions; emphasizing the importance of the sovereignty of the individual.

This is the second episode of the conversation (there will be a third episode next Saturday). Ricardo begins by discussing the notion of 'Principles of Consciousness' or a map of consciousness whereby consciousness is perceived like an ocean with many different kinds of waves or energies.

Riccardo then proceeds to talk about the nature of healing in the context of Shamanism; that a Shaman is a wounded healer, that healing is multifaceted and often involves healing wounds in one's past or even one's past lives.

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Today we are joined by Ricardo Assis Rosa, PhD; a healing practitioner and ceremony holder, initiated in Tibetan Buddhism, Andean Q’ero, and Amazonian Shipibo traditions, which provide a foundational framework to support his healing and integration practice.

This is the first half of the conversation with Ricardo opening the conversation by discussing his work and background as a shamanic practitioner. He then touches on the meaning of Shamanism, the role of a Shaman, and the different layers of reality a Shaman can access including the realm of spirit animals.

To find more about Ricardo please visit his website: Home - The Seventh Direction

Stay tuned next Saturday for the second episode of this conversation.

On the 24th of May, We had the wonderful opportunity to once again meet with the internationally renowned teacher of non-duality Rupert Spira. Rupert started with an introduction on the subject of Self-Inquiry or Self-Investigation which lies at the heart of all great spiritual and religious teachings. Rupert then continued with a meditation on the nature of consciousness or awareness, and conducted an elegant masterpiece, guiding us towards our Being.

Some of the questions from the audience included the following themes:

1) Encountering existential problems on the path of awakening

2) Possibility of becoming indifferent to our life's challenges as a consequence of non-duality

3) How to experience the body in a way that is consistent with non-duality

4) The possible explanatory gap between experientially realizing our subjective nature as being infinite, and concluding that Being itself is infinite.

This event was jointly organized by the Oxford Psychedelic Society and 'On The Verge' a podcast platform and an event organizer focusing on bringing consciousness-expanding topics to the forefront of public awareness.

You can find out more about Rupert on his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/rupertspira/videos

You can find Rupert's books on amazon including 'Being aware of Being Aware': https://www.amazon.co.uk/Being-Aware-Essence-Meditation/dp/1626259968/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1653579342&refinements=p_27%3ARupert+Spira&s=books&sr=1-2

Today, we continue our previous conversation on the subtle body, energy, and geometry

We combine simple practices whereby one can develop a deeper sensitivity to the subtle energies in and around the body with a metaphysical discussion on the energetic systems of the body, and of the universe. We can achieve a deeper awareness of these 'chakras' through many techniques, some simple and some more advanced.

The background figure is Metatron's Cube, so you guys can follow parts of the conversation which is around the geometries of the subtle body.

Here are also the links to the discussed geometries:

Metatron's Cube: https://www.google.com/search?q=metatron%27s+cube&rlz=1C1ONGR

The Fruit of Life: https://www.google.com/search?q=fruit+of+life&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwi82Or448P2AhWDgqQKHbotATYQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=fruit+of+life&gs

The Flower of Life:https://www.google.com/search?q=Flower+of+life&rlz=1C1ONGR&sxsrf=APq-WBu8BbDMS7PRSOnzYulKbA

I also want to give credit to Duncan Horst for his freestyle intro.

In this episode, Rupert Sheldrake, PhD, a Cambridge-educated biologist and author who is best known for his hypothesis of morphic resonance joins Ali-Reza Omidvar and the Oxford Psychedelic Society to speak on the question 'What Can We Learn About Consciousness from Psychedelic Experiences?'

Rupert is also one of the main researchers in the field of parapsychology, studying unexplained human phenomena such as telepathy and a sense of being stared at or Scopaesthesia for its scientific term. Ali-Reza Omidvar is today's host for the Oxford Psychedelic Society.

Make sure to check Rupert's website for more content, free podcasts, and amazing content on morphic resonance, consciousness & Psychedelics.

Here are the links to Rupert's website and books:

Website: https://www.sheldrake.org/

Books: The Science Delusion: https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Science-...

Science set free: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Science-Set-...

This podcast was originally recorded for the Oxford Psychedelic Society's Youtube channel. This link takes you to their channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfoUteV5TkHewU8gHNeuBtg

Today, we are excited to begin our exploration of the 'Subtle Body' through the lenses of Buddhism, Reiki, and Sacred Geometrical figures like that of Metatron's Cube and the Fruit of Life.

We combine simple practices whereby one can develop a deeper sensitivity to the subtle energies in and around the body with a metaphysical discussion on the energetic systems of the body, and of the universe. We can achieve a deeper awareness of these 'chakras' through many techniques, some simple and some more advanced.

The background figure is Metatron's Cube, so you guys can follow parts of the conversation which is around the geometries of the subtle body.

These exercises include:

1) Rubbing one's hands and feeling the sensations (simple)

2) Placing one's hands on the central axis of the body, moving up and down the axis through bringing together of breath and awareness (simple)

3) Visualizing Metatron's cube geometries that surround the body and bringing awareness to each of the 13 circles. (advanced)

The second episode of this series will also be released next Sunday, so stay tuned!

Here are the links to the discussed geometries:

Metatron's Cube: https://www.google.com/search?q=metatron%27s+cube&rlz=1C1ONGR

The Fruit of Life: https://www.google.com/search?q=fruit+of+life&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwi82Or448P2AhWDgqQKHbotATYQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=fruit+of+life&gs

The Flower of Life:https://www.google.com/search?q=Flower+of+life&rlz=1C1ONGR&sxsrf=APq-WBu8BbDMS7PRSOnzYulKbA

I also want to give credit to Duncan Horst for his freestyle intro.

A talented freestyle artist and poet Duncan Horst join On The Verge for an episode of deep insight into freestyle rapping, and its connection to flow, magic, poetry, spirituality, shamanism, mythology, and healing. An important notion that Duncan discusses is the experience of group flow, which, when achieved, brings forth an outpouring of energy, untapped creativity, and deep inner healing.

The freestyle sections in the podcast by Duncan Horst & Ali-Reza Omidvar are improvised pieces.