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In this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke invites you into the energy of the Amavasya, the dark moon, a time of reflection and healing. This particular Amavasya is especially unique, connected to a rare 144-year shift during the Kumbh Mela, making it a powerful moment for transformation. With the intensity of the news and social media, many of us feel overwhelmed or stuck in cycles of over-engagement or disengagement. Brooke shares practices to help us reconnect with our inner light and empower our calm, centered selves in the midst of the noise.

Brooke also takes a closer look at the science of dopamine, explaining how our brain’s “reward chemical” is constantly triggered by the overstimulation of modern life, leaving us feeling anxious, restless, and burnt out. Drawing on the Yogic concept of Rajas—our restless desire for constant activity and stimulation—she connects the dots between this modern dilemma and how we can find a way back to balance.

In addition, Brooke shares a personal story from her time at the Kumbh Mela, where the disempowerment of the feminine was healed through the powerful presence of the Divine Feminine and the sacredness of the land. Finally, she offers simple, grounded practices from Yoga Therapy and Tanmatra Chikitsa (sense therapies) to reduce Rajas and balance our dopamine systems, helping us reset and restore our inner calm. Tune in for an episode full of practical tools to bring you back to your center and reconnect with your truest self.

This fall, we enter our 20th year of The Sage Apprenticeship. This is Tantra Yoga and Dharmic Living in practice—and the professional certification you receive, with training registered with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level.

The Wild Temple is a school of sacred technologies, rooted in tantric lineage. Visit www.thewildtemple.com/sage-apprenticeship

Discover Your Elemental Archetype Within the Wheel of Tantric Time

Take the quiz at https://www.thewildtemple.com/ 

For this Moon’s episode, recorded in Tasmania, I talk with Brenna Quinlan and Charlie Mgee about permaculture. We delve into the origins of the permaculture movement, its principles, and its evolution from gardening to broader cultural practices. Brenna shares her journey from fine art to permaculture illustration, while Charlie discusses combining music with permaculture education. Listen in as we explore how permaculture fosters regenerative solutions, supports diverse passions, and builds meaningful connections to nature and community. 

You may be wondering why I am in Tasmania. I believe this moment- or really string of moments- are necessary beads for my own Dharmic journey, here with The Wild Temple. I am on a very unique tour, in one way, learning about and helping to promote the Permaculture movement, and in another, supporting Australia’s beloved Gardener (from ABC Australia) Costa, with the launch of his book for children on FLOWERS.

But what I am learning the most about, which I am such a fan of, is community, connection and relationships. How valuable it is to be ‘in the present moment’ with a touch of humor.. and if you happen to have some pocket jokes or stories to share, they go a long way.

The music you hear in the intro and outro is by Formidable Vegetable. Check them out at https://formidablevegetable.com.au/ 

Connect with our guests: 

• Brenna Quinlan on Instagram: @brenna_quinlan  https://www.instagram.com/brenna_quinlan/ 
• Formidable Vegetable on Instagram: @formidableveg  https://www.instagram.com/formidableveg/ 

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The Wild Temple offers professional healing courses on Flower Essence Therapy, Foundational + Advanced Yoga Teacher Trainings, as well as an in-depth apprenticeship to midwife you into becoming a revolutionary force of healing + inspiration with time tested tools of Tantric alchemy, yoga + herbal wisdom.

Learn more about Brooke and The Wild Temple on our website, by subscribing to our newsletter, or by following along on Instagram or Facebook. 

This fall, we enter our 20th year of The Sage Apprenticeship. This is Tantra Yoga and Dharmic Living in practice—and the professional certification you receive, with training registered with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level.

The Wild Temple is a school of sacred technologies, rooted in tantric lineage. Visit www.thewildtemple.com/sage-apprenticeship

Discover Your Elemental Archetype Within the Wheel of Tantric Time

Take the quiz at https://www.thewildtemple.com/ 

Welcome to your Tantric Guide to 2025. Amidst the pressures of constant activity and societal expectations, the power of rest and the sacred pause, especially during the new moon phase is crucial. This time as we transition into the new year is a prime time to examine our habits and beliefs around rest, to take time for self-reflection, and to nurture our connection to nature. 

Enjoy the  talk with René Quenell, an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner, Tantric and yoga instructor, and Jyotish astrologer, to discuss how astrology can guide us through the New Year. The conversation covers various astrological events such as Mars retrograde, lunar and solar eclipses, and the Rahu-Saturn conjunction, explaining their potential impacts on our lives. Also discussed are practical remedies, including yoga, meditation, herbs, and specific strategies to navigate these celestial influences. 

*Special offer for podcast listeners!  Use code GOODKARMA50 for $50 off Jyotish reading with René - For more info visit https://www.renequenell.com/ 

Connect with René Quenell: 

• Website: https://www.renequenell.com/ 
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064290423908 
• Instagram @renequenell https://www.instagram.com/renequenell/ 

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The Wild Temple offers professional healing courses on Flower Essence Therapy, Foundational + Advanced Yoga Teacher Trainings, as well as an in-depth apprenticeship to midwife you into becoming a revolutionary force of healing + inspiration with time tested tools of Tantric alchemy, yoga + herbal wisdom.

Learn more about Brooke and The Wild Temple on our website, by subscribing to our newsletter, or by following along on Instagram or Facebook. 

This fall, we enter our 20th year of The Sage Apprenticeship. This is Tantra Yoga and Dharmic Living in practice—and the professional certification you receive, with training registered with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level.

The Wild Temple is a school of sacred technologies, rooted in tantric lineage. Visit www.thewildtemple.com/sage-apprenticeship

Discover Your Elemental Archetype Within the Wheel of Tantric Time

Take the quiz at https://www.thewildtemple.com/ 

In this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke welcomes Kat Maier, a renowned practitioner of energetic herbalism, founder and director of Sacred Plant Traditions in Charlottesville, Virginia and author of 'Energetic Herbalism.

They discuss their shared love for plants, vitalism, and the profound experiences that shape our connection to the earth. Fascinating  key concepts are explored, such as aesthesis, homeodynamism, adharmic living, and best practices for deepening one's relationship with nature through simple yet powerful rituals and ceremonies. 

Kat touches on her background, her teachers, and the influence of diverse healing traditions. 

Together, they explore the nuances of herbalism, the significance of seasonal cycles, of listening to the land. solstice rituals, and how mindfulness and presence can bridge the gap between trauma and healing.

Connect with Kat Maier: 

• Website: https://sacredplanttraditions.com/ 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sacredplanttraditions/ 
• Instagram: @katmaier7 https://www.instagram.com/katmaier7/ 
• Book “Energetic Herbalism” https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/energetic-herbalism/ 

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The Wild Temple offers professional healing courses on Flower Essence Therapy, Foundational + Advanced Yoga Teacher Trainings, as well as an in-depth apprenticeship to midwife you into becoming a revolutionary force of healing + inspiration with time tested tools of Tantric alchemy, yoga + herbal wisdom.

Learn more about Brooke and The Wild Temple on our website, by subscribing to our newsletter, or by following along on Instagram or Facebook.

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This fall, we enter our 20th year of The Sage Apprenticeship. This is Tantra Yoga and Dharmic Living in practice—and the professional certification you receive, with training registered with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level.

The Wild Temple is a school of sacred technologies, rooted in tantric lineage. Visit www.thewildtemple.com/sage-apprenticeship

Discover Your Elemental Archetype Within the Wheel of Tantric Time

Take the quiz at https://www.thewildtemple.com/ 

In this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke invites listeners to embrace the introspective and nourishing qualities of winter as she kicks off the Winter Wisdom Series. She introduces sacred technologies like yoga therapy, Ayurveda, and Jyotish, offering practical self-care practices tailored for the season, such as creating nourishing herbal oil blends, chanting mantra, and crafting aromatic remedies to support well-being during the colder months.

Brooke is then joined by yoga therapist and educator Kaoverii Weber for a profound discussion on the transformative power of yoga and Ayurveda for mental, emotional, and physical health. Together, they explore yoga’s deeper purpose as a system for building resilience, fostering interoceptive awareness, and reconnecting with one’s true identity. Kaoeverri shares insights from her extensive experience, including her work with the Integrative Health Policy Consortium, and highlights the vital role of slowing down, addressing trauma, and cultivating spiritual and emotional wellness.

The conversation also delves into the challenges and possibilities of integrating yoga therapy into modern healthcare systems, offering actionable advice for bringing these ancient practices into everyday life. With personal reflections, professional expertise, and seasonal wisdom, this episode provides rich insights for embracing winter’s introspective energy through yoga and sacred technologies.

Connect with: Kristine Kaoverii Weber, MA, C-IAYT, ERYT500, YACEP

• Website: https://subtleyoga.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/subtleyoga/ 
• Instagram: @subtleyoga

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The Wild Temple offers professional healing courses on Flower Essence Therapy, Foundational + Advanced Yoga Teacher Trainings, as well as an in-depth apprenticeship to midwife you into becoming a revolutionary force of healing + inspiration with time tested tools of Tantric alchemy, yoga + herbal wisdom.

Learn more about Brooke and The Wild Temple on our website, by subscribing to our newsletter, or by following along on Instagram or Facebook.

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This fall, we enter our 20th year of The Sage Apprenticeship. This is Tantra Yoga and Dharmic Living in practice—and the professional certification you receive, with training registered with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level.

The Wild Temple is a school of sacred technologies, rooted in tantric lineage. Visit www.thewildtemple.com/sage-apprenticeship

Discover Your Elemental Archetype Within the Wheel of Tantric Time

Take the quiz at https://www.thewildtemple.com/ 

As we approach the final month of the year, unlock the power of ancient wisdom practices to navigate the potent cosmic shifts of December. In this special episode, Brooke Sullivan guides us on a deep dive into the transformative system of Jyotish - the sacred art of lunar astrology from India.
Key Takeaways:

• Explore the yogic philosophy behind Jyotish and how it can help you align with the natural rhythms of this transitional time.
• Discover the significance of the recent new moon and practical rituals to harness its energies of endings and new beginnings.
• Learn how to balance the influential planetary transits through specialized yoga practices, meditations and Ayurvedic self-care.
• Uncover the hidden messages of the stars, moon and sun, and awaken your intuition to the cycles of the cosmos.
• Ignite your inner fire through the practice of tapas (yogic austerities) to shed old patterns and birth the new.
• Embody the wild, sacred energies of this pivotal moment and cultivate more dharmic living as you step into the new year.

This is a must-listen for anyone drawn to the mystical realms of astrology, Ayurveda, and the transformative power of ancient spiritual practices. The temple doors are open - let's dive in together and align with the rhythms of this transformative time.

This fall, we enter our 20th year of The Sage Apprenticeship. This is Tantra Yoga and Dharmic Living in practice—and the professional certification you receive, with training registered with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level.

The Wild Temple is a school of sacred technologies, rooted in tantric lineage. Visit www.thewildtemple.com/sage-apprenticeship

Discover Your Elemental Archetype Within the Wheel of Tantric Time

Take the quiz at https://www.thewildtemple.com/ 

In this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke Sullivan shares her profound journey and insights on blending ancient wisdom with modern crises through personal anecdotes and community efforts. From working with frankincense in meditation to organizing extensive community support during a climate disaster (Hurricane Helene 2024) in Asheville, North Carolina, Brooke discusses the importance of grounding practices and plant allies in building resilience. She details how communities can come together, leveraging individual strengths and collective resources, to navigate and rise above crises. The episode closes with a beautful conversation with Amy Cantrell from BeLoved Asheville and song that was written by Asheville area musicians as part of a benefit album for BeLoved Asheville. 

Learn More About BeLoved Asheville: https://www.belovedasheville.com/ 

Wild Temple Sage Apprenticeship: https://www.thewildtemple.com/sageapprenticeship 

Included In This Episode: 

• Personal Journey with Plant Allies
• Lessons from Climate Disasters
• The Power of Community and Connection
• Tantra and Dharmic Revolution
• Navigating Crisis with Ancient Wisdom
• Navigating Safety in Crisis
• Organizing Relief Efforts
• Recognizing Community Heroes
• The Importance of Mental Health

Podcast host Brooke Sullivan BA, c-IAYT, e-RYT 500 is the founder and director of The Wild Temple, as well as an educator, dharma igniter, and rebellious paradigm shifter who rests on the shoulders of tradition.

Brooke’s dedication to yoga and the healing arts has been cultivated with over 23 years of experience in tantra, yoga, ayurveda, herbalism, vitalism, vibrational healing, and holistic woman care as well as cultivating the art of self-care while traveling internationally.

The Wild Temple mystery school offers professional healing courses on Flower Essence Therapy, Advanced Yoga Teacher Trainings, as well as an in-depth apprenticeship to midwife you into becoming a revolutionary force of healing + inspiration with time tested tools of Tantric alchemy, yoga + herbal wisdom.

Learn more about Brooke and The Wild Temple mystery school on our website, by subscribing to our newsletter, or by following along on Instagram or Facebook.

If this podcast episode taught you something, we kindly ask that you offer your support in return by:

1. Subscribing to our channel, by clicking the + or subscribe button.
2. Sharing this episode with a friend.
3. Leaving us a 5-star review.

Your love and feedback is highly appreciated!

This fall, we enter our 20th year of The Sage Apprenticeship. This is Tantra Yoga and Dharmic Living in practice—and the professional certification you receive, with training registered with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level.

The Wild Temple is a school of sacred technologies, rooted in tantric lineage. Visit www.thewildtemple.com/sage-apprenticeship

Discover Your Elemental Archetype Within the Wheel of Tantric Time

Take the quiz at https://www.thewildtemple.com/ 

Today marks a rare convergence—both All Hallows’ Eve and Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated in the East. As we honor Halloween, a tradition rooted in my own ancestral ties to Scotland and Ireland, I’m reminded of the shared theme between these days: a reverence for what lies beyond, whether in the shadows or in the warmth of light. It’s a powerful reminder of memory, the cycles of release and renewal, and how time itself can be a gift—a current that both flows from the past and guides us forward.​

This episode explores these themes further, reflecting on memory, resilience, and the ways we’re called to tend to the deep waters of our past through a recent Natural disaster called "Helene." I’ll share thoughts on honoring our ancestors, navigating emotional currents, and the strength we find in community care during times of crisis.

Hurricane Helene:

Hurricane Helene, large, catastrophic tropical cyclone notable for its rapid intensification that ultimately produced a wide swath of damage and loss of life that extended from northwestern Florida, where the storm made landfall on September 26, 2024, in the mountain ranges of Western North Carolina.

Helene’s high winds and flooding killed more than 230 people, making it the deadliest hurricane to strike the U.S.

Some estimates put the economic impact of the storm, including property and infrastructure damage, as high as $200 billion, which would make Helene the costliest storm in U.S. history.

Helene’s metamorphosis from an area of scattered thunderstorms and rain to a category 4 hurricane in the span of a little more than two days was fueled by abnormally warm waters in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, which meteorologists have attributed to global warming.

The occult side of Helene:

• My dreams, most nights for 11 years (after I had my daughter): Were of floods, devastating flooding waters tearing through our towns, people trying to get away with roads crumbling all around them, landslides, tsunamis, etc.. As soon as we moved to California- I stopped dreaming.
• Ardra: Ardra Nakshatra is in the Gemini zodiac sign and is characterized by a Teardrop. Ardra Nakshatra means moist or wet and stands for transformation and destruction! The nakshatra also depicts unmet desires of the past life being carried forward to the present life embodied in our subconscious. The female gender Ardra nakshatra is governed by Rahu, whereas Rudra- the lord of storms is the Hindu deity of the nakshatra. 
• The 1,000 year or 30,000 year (depending on who you talk to) storm that is unprecedented in our modern history books, came during a time in the Vedic calendar known as Pitru Paksha. This is the time devoted to the ancestors, and what we were focusing on in ritual practices and research with our Wild Temple School. As I, alongside the thousands that emerged from being “in the dark” in SOS mode, cut off from civilization 3 days later, I noted that we were in the final days of this worship, heightened by the new moon also being in the constellation dedicated to the ancestros. This event, known as Magha Shraddha is powerfully auspicious.. as it amplifies the benefits of ancestor worship, resolving unfinished karma, fostering familial bonds, and inviting ancestral blessings. By honouring their heritage, devotees seek guidance, protection, and prosperity, making Magha Shradh a vital ritual for those seeking to reverence their ancestors. 

This fall, we enter our 20th year of The Sage Apprenticeship. This is Tantra Yoga and Dharmic Living in practice—and the professional certification you receive, with training registered with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level.

The Wild Temple is a school of sacred technologies, rooted in tantric lineage. Visit www.thewildtemple.com/sage-apprenticeship

Discover Your Elemental Archetype Within the Wheel of Tantric Time

Take the quiz at https://www.thewildtemple.com/ 

In this episode of the Wild Temple podcast, Brooke Sullivan and guest Kennea Miller explore the profound connections between ancestry, land, and healing through yogic practices. Listen in as they share personal journeys of reconnecting with their heritage, including Kennea’s ties to the Gullah Geechee people and her decolonial healing work. Their deep and insightful conversation covers the impacts of colonialism and slavery, and highlights the importance of rituals and nature in reclaiming cultural heritage. The episode also discusses the Wild Temple’s 'Bone Deep' course, which integrates dharma and ancestral healing through practical methods. 

*** Bone Deep: Land & Lineage Healing

Course https://www.thewildtemple.com/ancestral-land-lineage-healing 

Topics Include: 

• Kennea Miller's Background and Ancestral Connection
• Discovering Ancestral Practices and Yoga
• Family Rituals and Cultural Practices
• Blessings and Burdens of Ancestral Inheritance
• Embracing the Power of Ancestral Lineage
• The Importance of Land and Ancestral Healing
• The Disconnect and Healing Through Elements
• Facing Ancestral Inheritance and Personal Healing
• Confronting Historical Trauma and Racism
• Navigating Entitlement and Healing
• Introducing the Bone Deep Course

Connect with Kennae Miller: 

• Website https://kennae.com/ 
• Instagram @kenneamiller https://www.instagram.com/kennaemiller 

Podcast host Brooke Sullivan BA, c-IAYT, e-RYT 500 is the founder and director of The Wild Temple, as well as an educator, dharma igniter, and rebellious paradigm shifter who rests on the shoulders of tradition.

Brooke’s dedication to yoga and the healing arts has been cultivated with over 23 years of experience in tantra, yoga, ayurveda, herbalism, vitalism, vibrational healing, and holistic woman care as well as cultivating the art of self-care while traveling internationally.

The Wild Temple mystery school offers professional healing courses on Flower Essence Therapy, Advanced Yoga Teacher Trainings, as well as an in-depth apprenticeship to midwife you into becoming a revolutionary force of healing + inspiration with time tested tools of Tantric alchemy, yoga + herbal wisdom.

Learn more about Brooke and The Wild Temple mystery school on our website, by subscribing to our newsletter, or by following along on Instagram or Facebook.

If this podcast episode taught you something, we kindly ask that you offer your support in return by:

1. Subscribing to our channel, by clicking the + or subscribe button.
2. Sharing this episode with a friend.
3. Leaving us a 5-star review.

Your love and feedback is highly appreciated!

This fall, we enter our 20th year of The Sage Apprenticeship. This is Tantra Yoga and Dharmic Living in practice—and the professional certification you receive, with training registered with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level.

The Wild Temple is a school of sacred technologies, rooted in tantric lineage. Visit www.thewildtemple.com/sage-apprenticeship

Discover Your Elemental Archetype Within the Wheel of Tantric Time

Take the quiz at https://www.thewildtemple.com/ 

In this extraordinary episode, Brooke shares story upon story of both the blissful and pathological states of kundalini awakening necessary for yoga teachers and mental professionals to understand.

Topics include: 

• Spiritual crisis that cause pyschotic episodes
• The spiritual phenomenon that leads to bliss
• The profound positive effects of kundalini awakening from systematic practices
• How tantra yoga traditions show a higher level of prevalence of heightened, blissful states 
• How when our yoga practices are held by its sister science of ayurveda, we have grounded, fertile and healthy lives that can support a gentle and yet thorough awakening of your highest potential. 
• How Kundalini practices can be healing! when there is proper guidance and preparation, kundalini experiences can have profound healing and transformational shifts that are benefical and extremely positive
• How when we align our practices to the seasons and understand the alchemy of Tantra Yoga (as in the year long programs offered in The Wild Temple School) this awakening to our Divinity and potential is easy, graceful and powerful. (This is the Dharmic Revolution)

Science Articles Referred to:

1. Kundalini-like experience as psychopathology: A case series and brief review LINK
2. Investigation of the phenomenology, physiology and impact of spiritually transformative experiences – kundalini awakening LINK
3. Characteristics of Kundalini-Related Sensory, Motor, and Affective Experiences During Tantric Yoga Meditation LINK

Brooke Sullivan, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, Shakta Tantra Teacher runs 3 Year Apprenticeships called The Sage Apprenticeship: A Dharmic Revolution out of The Wild Temple School in Asheville, NC. Her programs are both in person and hybrid, running since 2007. Her student body and Wild Temple Community is International. www.thewildtemple.com and on IG @thewildtemple.

This fall, we enter our 20th year of The Sage Apprenticeship. This is Tantra Yoga and Dharmic Living in practice—and the professional certification you receive, with training registered with Yoga Alliance at the 500-hour level.

The Wild Temple is a school of sacred technologies, rooted in tantric lineage. Visit www.thewildtemple.com/sage-apprenticeship

Discover Your Elemental Archetype Within the Wheel of Tantric Time

Take the quiz at https://www.thewildtemple.com/