The SoberAwakening Podcast

From Addiction to True Inner Peace - The Way of the Yogi


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In this episode of the Sober Awakening Podcast, Tim Lyons interviews Zach Sanders, a spiritual coach and expert in yoga. They discuss Zach's journey through addiction, hitting rock bottom, and his subsequent spiritual awakening. Zach shares insights on the importance of breathwork, meditation, and understanding energy and chakras in the healing process. The conversation emphasizes the significance of living in the present, surrendering to life, and the power of intuition and spiritual gifts. Zach also provides practical steps for beginners looking to start their spiritual journey.
takeaways
  • Zach experienced addiction as a way to escape pain.
  • Hitting rock bottom led to a spiritual awakening.
  • Breathwork is essential for calming the mind.
  • Meditation helps in observing thoughts without attachment.
  • Understanding chakras is key to energy healing.
  • Spiritual psychosis can occur when escaping reality through spirituality.
  • Surrendering to life brings peace and clarity.
  • Practical steps can help beginners in their spiritual journey.
  • Intuition and spiritual gifts develop through inner work.
  • Everything is vibration, and we are all connected.
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    Chapters
     
    00:00 Introduction to Sober Awakening and Guest Introduction
    03:16 Zach's Journey Through Addiction
    08:44 The Turning Point: Loss and Realization
    13:40 The Decision to Seek Inner Peace
    16:10 Exploring Spirituality and Its Challenges
    21:20 The Search for Enlightenment and Guidance
    24:58 Encountering Spiritual Psychosis
    30:52 Finding a True Guru and Healing
    35:38 Understanding Energy and Kundalini
    39:38 Living in Alignment with the Divine
    44:30 The Power of Acceptance
    45:55 Meditation for Beginners
    50:14 Breathwork and Energy Regulation
    50:39 Understanding Chakras
    54:42 Healing Through Sensation Awareness
    57:58 Reprogramming the Mind
    01:00:10 Spiritual Gifts and Intuition
    01:07:10 Connecting with the Divine
     
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    The SoberAwakening PodcastBy Tim Lyons