In this delightful and engaging episode, Acharya Shunya introduces us to Philip Goldberg, bestselling author of American Veda & Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times. In this interview, we get an intimate glimpse into Phil's life, and his shadow integration work. The central message of his new book is "equanimity" - how to maintain and cultivate it. For more information, visit PhilipGoldberg.com.

In this powerful and potent episode, Acharya Shunya touches on key terms - Atma, Jiva, Moksha, and Samsara. Shunya’s unpacking of these terms serves as a reinforcement that we are indeed not the Shadow, but like the Sun - we are absolute divine light! A wonderful episode for new and experienced audiences in Non-Duality.

In this rich 2-part podcast Acharya Shunya interviews iRest founder, Richard Miller. The focus of this interview is on Richard's personal journey as a seeker, as a professional and as a soul on a journey to awakening. Richard is a world-renowned spiritual teacher, author, yogic scholar and clinical psychologist. Richard's journey is mystical and communal. His insights and gifts are innumerable. To learn more about Richard and benefit from his teachings, visit iRest.org.

In this rich 2-part interview,  Acharya Shunya interviews iRest founder, Richard Miller. The focus of this interview is on Richard's personal journey as a seeker, as a professional and as soul on a journey to awakening. Richard is a world-renowned spiritual teacher, author, yogic scholar and clinical psychologist. Richard's journey is mystical and communal. His insights and gifts are innumerable. To learn more about Richard and benefit from his teachings, visit iRest.org.

Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, who gave the concept of Satyagraha (truth in action) to the world, MLK and John Lewis who brought Satyagraha to the American civil disobedience movement, Acharya Shunya takes Satyagraha to a new level. She shows us how Satyagraha can be applied to daily life, particularly in relationships and communication, and how Satyagraha is connected to the non-dual vision of oneness and non-violence. She states, "When we see another as an equal, we allow for enlightenment to support our actions.” Read transcript.

In this episode, Acharya Shunya introduces Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian and they continue to discuss the 4 Universal Goals, as well as her latest book, The Jewel of Abundance. Listeners will takeaway how to bring in higher consciousness into their everyday lives - especially towards wealth creation - and live in peace and harmony, supporting their journey from Shadow to Self.

In this episode, Acharya Shunya walks us through 4 universal goals that are worth pursuing. These are known as Purusharthas. With this strategic roadmap, Acharya Shunya provides the listener, on how to live a balanced and wiser life, in the realm of truth and reality. The first goal that she highlights is Dharma (the cultivation of a higher consciousness), and valuing your “true” self, which benefits yourself and the community. By valuing Dharma, you commit to truth thoughts and see through delusion. She then talks about Artha (prosperity), Kama (pleasure, love) and Moksha (liberation). Read transcript.

In this episode, Acharya Shunya builds upon “truth thoughts.” She advises on not labeling a situation as good or bad. She expounds upon a teaching by Sage Patanjali, from his text Yoga Sutras - “if the mind is harassed by thoughts - terribly negative or overtly positive, then one should cultivate the opposite thought, to bring the situation into balance,” thereby creating an opening of acceptance, hope and a “truer” life story. She provides examples on how to apply this to your everyday. Read transcript.

In this episode, Shunya reminds us of who we are. She debunks the myth that positive thinking fixes all problems. She provides us with an alternative - Truth thoughts. She guides us towards relaxing into the "isness" of what is. In this acceptance lies reality. She spotlights the inner workings of the shadow, and how it focuses upon negative thoughts and magnification. On the other extreme, the shadow can justify and be okay with abuse, if one is showered with positive gifts. She invites us to see things as they are, as that leads us to the truth. She advises us to meditate and investigate the nature of our thoughts to go beyond the shadow and bring forth the self. Read transcript.

A special tribute to George Floyd. In this episode, Acharya Shunya discusses the emotion of anger and sheds light on how we as a species have failed in seeing beyond the color of our skins. She further elaborates on how far we’ve come in terms of science, but how limited we’ve been in terms of making life safe for all humans. She guides us through healthy and unhealthy anger – and provides us with a pathway on how we can constructively use our anger towards inclusivity. Read transcript.