In this jam packed awesome episode, Tatyanna talks to Tantric scholar Laura Amazzone about the classic Hindu text, the Chandi Path. Specifically focusing on chapter eleven to understand and apply the teachings to our modern times, particularly living through a pandemic. And we dive into the spiritual understanding of the phrase “She Who Tears Apart Thought”.  But first, in order to understand the themes presented in the Chandi Path, one must know Durga. Laura gives a wonderful explanation on the Goddess Durga, her manifestations and how one can connect with her. 

We also talk about: 

·  The differences and similarities between the Saptamatrikas, Ashtamatrikas and the Mahavidyas.

·  What and who is Chandi and the Chandi Path?

·  How Tantra is a path of paradox, and a path of understanding “things” are always Both and And.

More about Laura Amazzone: Laura is an initiated Tantric practitioner, teacher and scholar specializing in Shakta Tantra Goddesses, Mythology, History & Philosophy & Kaula & Shri Vidya Rituals, Sadhanas & Teachings. Her highly regarded book,  "Goddess Durga and Sacred Female Power" shows how Durga and Her myriad expressions in ancient myth and contemporary ritual are a living, transformative power that is completely relevant to our daily lives—and a much-needed guide in these shifting times. 

Laura's website: https://www.lauraamazzone.com 

LA based public relations powerhouse Mona Loring has guided and developed some of Hollywood’s hottest stars through her firm MLC PR, to award nominations and wins for the Emmys, Golden Globes, and Oscars, yet with all her successes she felt something was missing.

Mona tuned into her connection to Spirit, something she had rejected for a long time. Her openness to listen to this guidance resulted in launching a second PR firm called Conscious Living PR, working with clients to raise awareness for a better world. It also put her on the path as energy healer and psychic medium.

In this episode Mona shares how her connection to Spirit brought more meaning into her professional and personal life, and how she is able to run two successful firms while also working as a healer, lead workshops and host her own podcast. 

Some episode highlights include:

·  What is conscious Hollywood? 

·  Living a spiritually conscious life while running a mainstream business

·  Balancing careers - as healer and trailblazing PR powerhouse

·  Allowing Spirit to enter

Links:

http://www.consciouslivingpr.com

https://www.conscioushealingco.com

https://monaloring.com

https://mlcpragency.com 

Anne Biging is co-founder and CEO of Healing Hotels of the World. Growing up in post war Germany Anne developed a strong sense that healing can indeed happen, and that life should not be filled with fear and depression. Drawing on her past, Anne uses the current pandemic as a facilitator for the shifting of things. For in the collective turmoil lies a chance for new learnings and new beginnings. If we accept the challenge of adapting to the new circumstances instead of giving into the fear of the unknown, there is so much potential for growth and new-found strength. Strength you never knew you had.

Naturally curious and with the consciousness that there is more in this world that meets the eye, Anne learned about health and well-being through the study of yoga, meditation, ancient Indian scriptures and several healing modalities.

Healing Hotels of the World is the only global preeminent brand uniting the best and most advanced hotels and resorts in the field of holistic health under one umbrella. In 2019 Anne was been named ‘Woman of the Decade in Business & Leadership’ at the Women’s Economic Forum (WEF).

For more information: https://healinghotelsoftheworld.com and https://healingsummit.org 

Music is considered a universal language that can open the doors to personal growth. So how does music have the power to heal and help us move through our emotional suffering? In this in-depth interview, Tatyanna talks with renown composer and music pioneer, Murray Hidary about the power of music as a tool and technology for transformation.

Murray also talks about his own profound personal loss and how he was able to transform his grief into a musical practice that inspires others as an immersive music experience called MindTravel.

Through MindTravel, Murray takes audiences on an evolutionary inner journey, awakening participants to a deeper sense of themselves. His experiential performances fuse Eastern wisdom traditions with theoretical physics and nature via his signature live-to-headphones ‘Silent’ Piano, SilentHike and aquatic Floating Meditations.

Photo credit: MindTravel. 

Websites: https://www.mindtravel.com and https://www.murrayhidary.com 

From the luxury of The Ritz Hotel, Paris to an Ashram in a magical forest in India, Claudia Roth talks about her roller coaster journey to the ultimate luxury destination: The Self - revealing how human consciousness craves soulful luxury. 

At the height of her career, Claudia was a luxury hotel powerhouse.  On a business trip to India Claudia found herself unexpectedly at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry. Armed at the time with the skills to sell luxury, she was perplexed by a life changing question: What is Your Purpose? 

Claudia talks about how transformation is a slow process that deeply challenges us at the core of our existence. And shares how she transformed from ego warrior deeply gratified by her outer luxurious lifestyle, to pioneering International speaker acting as a bridge between the corporate and the spiritual spheres recognizing that inner luxury reveals the joy and beauty of life hidden beneath our conditioning. 

Through her company, Soul Luxury, Claudia works with brands dedicated to the conscious evolution of luxury, wellbeing and hospitality. She is also the Co-Founder of the Healing Summit - an International holistic forum and retreat, and a Quantum Energy Coach.

Website: https://soul-luxury.com 

Driven by the mission to expand new conscious conversations in the world Cynthia Sciberras, founder and editor-in-chief of Yoke Magazine Australia talks about the struggles and epiphanies that lead to creating her vision – YOKE® Magazine.

Cynthia explains what it means to fully live an integrated yogic life off the mat. She shares how Seva - selfless service, brings us closer together, rewards and ultimately creates social goodness and change. Her publication explores living joyfully in the small moments, conscious leadership, with stories of difference and the modern relevance of ancient ideas. Yoke is available in the US, Singapore, Japan, India and Australia in select stores.

Cynthia lives between Sydney, Australia and Bengaluru, India. She is a passionate storyteller, photographer and founding editor-in-chief of YOKE®. Her personal photography work seeks to investigate and explore themes around identity and community.

What is the nature of Oneness? In this episode conscious media producer, Mileen Patel discusses how a connection to all of life naturally opens us up to the spirit world in all its forms from ghosts to the spirits of the Earth. Mileen also shares how he honed his spiritual practice to sense what cannot be seen and the meeting of a well known deceased historical figure. 

Mileen is part of a team of film making knowledge seekers from The Sacred Science, who’s mission is to share natural healing, plant medicine, wisdom from ancient cultures and explore the invisible realms so we can live better and reconnect with our planet and ourselves. Through Mileen’s conscious media work in the world of spiritual growth and personal development he explores what we can learn from connecting to spirts and how we can use these unique spiritual tools to heal and learn more about history and ourselves and apply this wisdom to modern living. His latest work  "Exhausted" is a joint venture between The Sacred Science, Hay House and Well.org - The series will be available on streaming platforms from August 18th, 2020 

How does one yoke the fire to obtain our wishes for ourselves and humanity? This question is the basis for filmmaker and yoga adept Emma Balnaves lifelong inquiry into Hatha Yoga. In this rich interview, Emma discusses the extensive traditional Hatha Yoga teachings, the differences between the Classical Patanjali System and her lineage. She was inspired to create her award winning film, AGNIYOGANA as a way to share the essence of these teachings and bring greater understanding to all aspects of the practice. Her film takes the viewer on a journey through time and space to rediscover the inner dimensions of Hatha Yoga and the true meaning of “yuj,”(yoga). 

AGNIYOGANA offers rarely seen glimpses of traditional Hatha Yoga practices as expressed by modern day yogins. The journey inward explores the key requirements of Hatha Yoga: Firmness of mind; the importance of faith; the necessity of a qualified teacher; skillful moderation; the methods to restrain the senses; and the practice of universal equanimity.

Emma Balnaves is the producer and director of AGNIYOGANA and an internationally respected teacher of the traditional forms and philosophies of Hatha Yoga. She has been teaching yoga since 1998. She is also the author of three publications, “Nataraja – the Lord of Multiple Forms,” “Yoga for Women,” and “Seasonal Mandala”, and co-founder and director of Shadow Yoga (a form of classical Hatha Yoga) and Nṛtta Sādhanā. Emma resides in Adelaide, Australia with her husband and teaching partner, Shandor Remete. shadowyoga.com

Inner dialogue is critically important to evolve. But, how do we learn to listen? And how do we identify signs – signals from the universe, from our higher selves guiding us to change the direction of our life. Noticing her own signs, Andréa Marcucci transformed her own fast paced career in film and advertising to become a transformational life coach. In this episode, Andréa shares her personal journey of learning to listen and taking notice of the signs she was given. She also shares simple tips on how to shift a negative mindset into a positive one in times of tumoil and struggle.

Andréa spent the bulk of her career as an advertising executive and agent. After working as the Head of Sales at film production company Ridley Scott and Associates in New York and London, Andréa founded her talent management company, Agent 99, in New York. Where she represented directors, editors, and visual effects for TV and branded entertainment. She then founded Direkt Art, an experiential production company bridging the art and commercial worlds. Her desire to work in the fashion industry led her to consult with print powerhouse, Art Partner. There she helped build their global film division between New York and Paris. Her calling to help others came after a personal tragedy .. Andréa became a certified transformational life coach through CFT. She is also the host of What Do You Believe podcast.