If you enjoy Thom's podcast, then we know you'd love spending quality time with Thom on his retreats in Sedona, Arizona, Gerringong, Australia, and Rishikesh, India. We wanted to give you a sample of what the retreat experience was like, so in this episode, we are sharing just a small portion of Thom's recent retreat in India. 

As you'll hear, the atmosphere is intimate yet jovial and the Q&A sessions are engaging and interactive. On retreats, you get to explore subjects that might not normally be covered on the podcast, and you certainly get to hear stories from Thom that you wouldn't hear anywhere else.

Subjects covered in this snippet include, how to mend a broken heart, whether or not it’s ok to be “guru resistant,” the significance of the moon from the Vedic perspective, and the phenomena of “lunacy.”

We'd love to have you join us at one of Thom's upcoming retreats, so please sit back and enjoy this taste test of the retreat experience, then find out how you can join us in person at thomknoles.com/retreats. That's thomknoles.com/retreats.

PS: If you’d like to watch this episode on video, you can do so on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/nZhFM1UgFIc

Episode Highlights
[00:45] A Retreat Taste Test

[01:35] Q - How Can We Mend a Broken Heart?

[04:21] Something Good is Happening

[07:59] What’s the Vedic Worldview on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)?

[08:14] Ayurveda Has the Answers

[10:34] Q - Is it OK to be Guru Resistant?

[10:56] Scepticism vs Cynicism

[13:19] Beyond Reasonable Doubt

[16:11] Q - What is the Significance of the Moon in the Vedic Worldview?

[16:42] The Role of Mythos

[18:37] A Big Asteroid with Remarkable Qualities

[21:39] Surya Deva

[24:32] A Tremendous Amount of Prestige

[26:22] The Floodgates of Soma Are Open

[29:55] Soma Chandrah Namah

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Registration is now open for Thom’s only rounding retreat for 2026, in Sedona from May 21-25.

This is your one and only opportunity this year for deep rest, stress release and consciousness expansion through industrial-strength meditation, along with twice-daily knowledge sessions with Thom.

You’ll enjoy delicious retreat-friendly meals and the beauty and healing powers of the Red Rocks of Sedona. 

Register before February 28th and you’ll save $500 on your retreat fee. 

You can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona.