We head to meditation class for the eponymous ISHTA practice: ISHTA Diksha. This practice, based on a kriya from Paramahansa Yogananda and refined by Alan Finger moves you efficiently into and out of  meditation. Diksha means "initiation" and refers to this practice as a bedrock practice at ISHTA Yoga. Have a listen to the intro, and join in the meditation if you like.

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In this episode (which is also available on video at YouTube), Stephen Mark and I discuss tantra and several other topics in preparation for my workshop this weekend. You can attend the workshop in person or online by going to ISHTAYoga.com.

What Is Yoga and Why Do We Do It? A deep dive for practitioners and teachers.
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In this episode, I talk to Wendy Newton about "sacred listening," a phrase she's using to describe how to learn more about how we relate to self and other. Check out Wendy's deep understanding of the Yoga Sutras and somatic energy work here and at her upcoming workshop at ISHTA Yoga. The workshops is a multi-part learning and practice experience offered in-person and online beginning Friday March 24.

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Namaste!

In this episode, we go to meditation class. By the way, you can join my classes at ISHTA Yoga in person or online. I got a couple requests for a recording of this Sat Yam meditation from people who were there, so here is the whole practice for you. Enjoy!

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Namaste.

In this episode, Wendy Newton and I show up on video to discuss happiness, "santosha" and practice. We tackle the difference between wanting something and getting it, about accepting reality versus settling for something inadequate. 

See what we look like on YouTube or check the audio only version here. 

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Wendy Newton and I discuss the Kleshas, or "obstacles" that challenge our practice, but make our life what it is!

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Namaste.

In this episode, ISHTA teacher, actor, and software engineer Stephen Mark and I discuss "sankalpa," or intention, that aligns with your purpose. We touch on a lot of topics around the nature of goals, career hopes, and the unique attitude tantra yoga brings to the mix.

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Wendy and I discuss a quote from one of our early teachers, Mark Whitwell. It's about the relationship between our actual experience and all our thoughts about it. We also share thoughts about finding the right practice for yourself, and about the thing to keep in mind when marketing yoga.

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In this episode, we go to class at ISHTA Yoga for a New Year's meditation. Enjoy the talk at the beginning and stay for the granthi meditation practice.

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Happy New Year!

In this episode, Stephen Mark and I discuss antar karana, or learning to sense inwardly. We recorded this just before I headed to Australia and Bali to teach, as the season in New York covers the last month before the winter solstice. We touch on how yoga relates to acting, as Stephen trained as an actor, and on how work and other activities and relationships benefit from yoga practice.

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