Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I introduce the second part of the first limb of ashtanga yoga, niyama, and dive into sauca, "cleanliness".

Check out my social media and website links below:

Website: Zorananda
Instagram (Yoga): Instagram
Instagram (Music): Instagram

Spotify (Music): Zorananda | Spotify

Intro and Outro Music: Plant a See by John Atonic

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the last yama, brahmacharya.

I mentioned a documentary in the episode called, 'Buddha Boy' the YouTube link is below:

Buddha Boy Documentary: https://youtu.be/eDho1Y8MekE?si=AkKOr6MYfyCE8sPP

You can find me at:

Website: Zorananda
Instagram (Yoga): Instagram
Instagram (Music): Instagram

Spotify (Music): Zorananda | Spotify

Intro and Outro Music: Plant a See by John Atonic

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. In this episode I chat with Deanna Slusar who is a local photographer and poet here in Edmonton. We met at an art show in November where she was showcasing her poetry book called 'Speaking Honey Tongue'. We get into her life as a photographer and poet and her life experiences shape her view of the people she photographs. 

You can find her work at: 

Website: M & M Photography
Instagram: Instagram

You can find my work at:

Website: Zorananda
Instagram (Yoga): Instagram
Instagram (Music): Instagram

Spotify (Music): Zorananda | Spotify
YouTube (Music): The Dream

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I have Zarnoosh join me, and as always chatting with him did not disappoint! We dive into the state of the world and more specifically into the topic of sonoluminescence - the concept of a bubble of air in water collapsing on itself and producing light.

You can find Zarnoosh at:

Instagram: Instagram
Spotify: Revenant Of Time • Zarnoosh

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the fourth yama of Ashtanga Yoga, aparigraha "non-attachment". As always check out the links below to find my socials and website

Intro and outro song: Plant a Seed by  John Atonic

Website: Zorananda
Instagram (Music): Instagram
Instagram (Yoga): Instagram

Check out my new single GHOST WALKER at the links below:
Spotify: Ghost Walker - song and lyrics by Zorananda | Spotify
YouTube: Ghost Walker

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the third yama, asteya - 'non-stealing'. I discuss the three main aspects of stealing physical objects, time, and energy.

You can find me and my work at the links below:

Website: Zorananda
Instagram (Music): Instagram
Instagram (Yoga): Instagram

Check out my new single GHOST WALKER at the links below:
Spotify: Ghost Walker - song and lyrics by Zorananda | Spotify
YouTube: Ghost Walker

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I sit down with my music producer and mentor John Atonic as we discuss the three step process of music production. This episode is a bit of a divergence from yoga. We dive right into the process to take an idea of a song from it's initial form and transform it into a professionally mixed and mastered radio ready song.

There's a special surprise half way through the episode as well!

Check out my links below to find my website, social media, and new song CARELESS.

Website: Zorananda
Instagram (Music): Instagram
Instagram (Yoga): Instagram
Spotify: Careless - song and lyrics by Zorananda | Spotify
YouTube: Careless

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the second yama, Satya (Truth). In this episode I'm more so unscripted and go into more real life examples of how truthfulness shows up. I do reference Yogananda and his version of the Bhagavad Gita.

I have revamped my website to focus on my music.

Check it out in the link below!

Website: Zorananda
Instagram: Instagram
Music: Favors - Single by Zorananda | Spotify

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into the first Yama, Ahimsa (non-harm). This episode is all about the practice, philosophy, and moral value of upholding non-harm as a regular practice. I bring up quotes from the Autobiography of Gandhi, as well as quotes from a version of the Bhagavad Gita by Paramahansa Yogananda. 

Check out the links below for my music, book, and social media. 

Website: Zorananda
Instagram: Instagram
Music: Favors - Single by Zorananda | Spotify

Welcome to the Yoga Connection with Zorananda. Today I dive into a new topic that I'll be covering for 16 episodes. That new topic is Ashtanga Yoga. It is THE staple of yogic tradition and forms the foundation of the rich history of yogic practices. Check out the links below that I mention in this episode:

Gheranda Samhita: hathajoga.lt/gheranda-samhita-swami-niranjanananda-saraswati.pdf
Origin of Meditation: Meditation - Wikipedia

For more information on myself check out the links below:

Website: Zorananda
Instagram: Instagram

Intro and Outro Music by: John Atonic
Website: ATONIC MUSIC