Avi Gordon speaks with Swami Sugunananda, a monastic since 2010. Sugunananda shares her journey of becoming a swami after the loss of her partner, and discusses finding clarity through faith and guidance from her guru, the role of intuition in decision-making, the importance of faith and humility, the practice of meditation and prayer, and other topics.

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Avi Gordon and Richard Sclove recently discussed some thought-provoking themes from Richard's latest book, "Escaping Maya's Palace: Decoding an Ancient Myth to Heal the Hidden Madness of Modern Civilization". The conversation touched on topics such as the impact of capitalism on psychological-spiritual development, addiction, and the spiritual growth path described in the ancient Mahabharata.

Richard brings a wealth of experience to the discussion, having been a long-time meditator and senior staff member at the Mind and Life Institute, cofounded by the Dalai Lama. He holds a PhD in political theory from MIT and has also held a postdoctoral fellowship in economics at the University of California-Berkeley. Richard founded The Loka Institute, which has worked internationally to prioritize science and technology based on democratic decisions. His book, Democracy and Technology, received recognition from the American Political Science Association as the best in its field. Additionally, he is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

To learn more about Richard's new book and his work, please visit www.EscapingMayasPalace.com and www.RichardSclove.com.

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Avi and Lindsaya talk about beauty culture, caring (or not caring) what others think of us, the value of simply being aware, how to be your own best friend, the tremendous perspective change of becoming a parent, and more.

Lindsaya VanDeusen is a Beauty + Wellness Strategist and community creator. She passionately empowers humans to amplify the Wellness Warrior Within.

Links:

• http://www.lindsaya.com/⁣

• https://www.instagram.com/lindsaya_com/

• https://facebook.com/Lindsaya.com.OFFICIAL/

• https://www.clubhouse.com/@lindsaya.com

• https://www.youtube.com/@UCCqNqcB4BK61eVr-iHcumfw

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Avi and Greta Rose discuss optimism, finding comfort in the unknown, living a simple life, gratitude, and more.

Greta Rose Pharr has been helping companies tell their stories around the world in unforgettable ways since the era of digital marketing began at the turn of the century (love being able to say that). Greta Rose Agency is best known for working with companies and projects in the organic, wellness, heart-centric, integrity space where the intention is to inspire, and the pursuit of improving the world and our personal experiences really do matter. Projects & clients include: Fantastic Fungi, The Secret, TheSkimm, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck!, Coconut Bliss, Eminence Organic Skin Care and now, Gratitude Revealed and WILD HOPE.

Links:

• Greta's website: gretarose.com
• Gratitude Revealed website: gratituderevealed.com
• The Louie Channel (Louie Schwartzberg): louiechannel.tv

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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.

Biographical Notes:

• Bruce was given the Sanskrit name Shankar directly by his Guru Sri Swami Satchidananda who is one of the great Yoga Masters and God Realized Saints of the century
• Shankar is one of Swami Satchidananda’s senior disciples and a teacher having taught all aspects of yoga to many hundreds of students in the US and Canada
• Shankar practices deep spiritualty while actively living in the world as a householder
• He will be the first to tell you anything good that comes from him comes from the Divine Force which of its own accord chooses to use him as an instrument
• Shankar is an Integral Yoga Minister who does humanistic coaching and spiritual counseling (he was trained as a psychotherapist) as well as spiritual wedding ceremonies, family and pet memorial services, birth ceremonies and house blessings
• He is also on the Board of Directors of the NY Integral Yoga Institute, the Vice Chairman of the Integral Yoga Global Ministry Board of Trustees, and a Chaplain in the NY Putnam County SPCA
• In the business world he is the president of Change-Ready Solutions which provides business with coaching and consulting to help them curate of culture which elevates people to achieve remarkable business results.
• Prior to this role, Shankar was an executive with Citibank, IBM and other consulting and business organizations.

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Mia Velez and Avi Gordon discuss Yoga and kung fu, connecting to something bigger, finding divinity within, the tao of activism, our relationship with words, inclusivity in Yoga and more.

Mia entered Integral Yoga in 2016 through the kitchen, by cooking community lunches and silent retreat meals. Even though she'd been teaching yoga since 2008, she certified as an Integral Yoga teacher in 2018 to learn more of the IYI approach and be part of the lineage. She is an IYI trainer and co-trained the BIPOC 200 YTTs in San Francisco. She's led a stress management course for new parents, teaches at a men's jail in California, and is a student of kung fu. Mia is a disciple of the Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu lineage and is highly influenced by her martial arts training. She sees an undeniable parallel in Yoga and Kung Fu, and feels they are complements to each other. Yoga and Kung Fu are integrated into her daily life as a mother, preschool teacher, and advocate for gender, race and class equality through multiple non-profits groups.

Links:

Mia's preschool: https://www.facebook.com/OMSchoolSF

10-minute Video Bio for the BIPOC YTT: https://youtu.be/Lv3hKk0a4yc

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Genevieve Georget and Avi Gordon discuss "wrestling with God", what it means to be ok, acknowledging the smallness of the mind, surrender, community building and other topics.

Genevieve is a full-time writer, photographer, and storyteller whose work has been seen on Oprah.com, “The Good Mother Project,” “Addicted 2 Success,””Real Leaders Magazine,” “Simplify Magazine,” the “Huffington Post,” and among her online community of 35,000 people. Genevieve’s first book, “Her Own Wild Winds,” was published in September 2016 and her second book, “Solace,” was released in the fall of 2019 and named Ottawa Faces Magazine’s 2020 Book of the Year. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with her husband, two children, and their golden retriever.

Links:

Instagram: @gen_georget

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genevieve.v.georget

Gray and Granite Magazine: https://gengeorget.com/storyteller

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Avi and Lucy Cannon discuss the balance between service and self care, overcoming the need for approval, rigidity and growth into authenticity.

Lucy Cannon was born in London, and moved to Portugal as a young child. Following her studies, she moved to London where she worked at the fashion house Gucci for 3 years. In 1999, she returned to Portugal to follow her love and curiosity of Yoga. In 2002 Lucy became a Certified Integral Yoga teacher and has continued her studies with Integral Yoga. Between 2012-2016, she became a teacher trainer for Integral Yoga in Basic and Intermediate courses. Over the past 20 years she has studied in; Yoga of the Heart with Nischala Joy Devi, Raja Yoga with Nalanie Chellaram, Yoga for the Special Child with Sonia and Renata Sumar, Accessible Yoga with Jivana Heyman and many other great teachers.

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Laksmi Scalise talks with Avi Gordon about "mind science", the joy of not knowing, getting to "that magic spot" of total acceptance, gurus and more.

Reverend Laksmi Scalise, IYM, RYT 500, is an Integral Yoga minister and teaches Beginners,Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga. In 1977 she began studying Yoga under Swami Bua Maharaj, whose students she taught whenever he traveled. She studies with Grand Gong Master Don Conreaux and is one of his senior teachers. She is also a Reiki master teacher, Dowser, and Astrologer. Using pendulums, crystals, and sound mantras, Laksmi performs shamanic chakra balancing, Reiki and Sound healings privately and through the Integral Yoga Wellness Spa.

Links:

Instagram: @laksmiscalise

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laksmi.scalise

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