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What really makes us happy? In this episode, we draw from Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos’ research — featured on the Rich Roll Podcast — to uncover four surprising truths about happiness: the arrival fallacy, the bronze medal effect, how comfort can backfire, and why giving bea ... Show More

The genius of the bhakti tradition’s sacred texts is how they reveal the loftiest yogic and theological truths through the sweetest intimacy. The Cosmic Source described in the Vedas and the Absolute Truth of the Vedānta Sūtra is revealed in the Bhagavatam as Krishna, a mischievo ... Show More

Rumi spoke of a field beyond right and wrong — and in Krishna’s playful pastimes we discover how breaking the rules can reveal the highest good. How can Krishna, the Supreme Good, also be a thief, a liar, a womanizer, and even a killer? Drawing on Rumi’s mystical poetry and the U ... Show More

In this episode, we delve into the profound aspects of yoga philosophy, exploring the interplay between Prakriti, Purusha, and the three gunas: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Discover how these fundamental energies shape our perceptions and actions, influencing our journey towards enl ... Show More

Recently, Moojibaba has introduced a potent exercise for all earnest seekers of truth: A Commitment to Self-Discovery. This exercise grants the clarity and strength to begin observing the realm of thoughts, feelings, and sensations with detachment. It reveals the true presence of ... Show More

Discover the essence of Tawakkul – balancing effort and faith in the Divine plan. Join us to explore how this principle guides us to proactively strive while entrusting the outcome to The Almighty. Learn real-life examples, practical tips, and the profound harmony between action ... Show More

You are listening to the free version of J. Brown Yoga Talks. To hear the rest of our conversation, please subscribe to podcast premium at: https://www.jbrownyoga.com/premium.   Swami Saradananda, author of Sitting Comfortably: Preparing the Mind and Body for Peaceful Meditation, ... Show More

Moojibaba offers this core pointing for learning to observe our thoughts, feelings and sense of self with detachment. “Honour your capacity to observe with detachment. Learn to observe your mind, the person and it’s world by sitting inside your own awareness.” 25 February 2023 Po ... Show More

Delve into the depths of spirituality as we unravel the nature of the Soul (Ruh) and the complexities of the Self (Nafs). Discover the interplay between these two essential elements and gain insights into their roles in shaping our beliefs, actions, and inner journey. Join us for ... Show More

You are listening to the free version of J. Brown Yoga Talks. To hear the rest of our conversation, please subscribe to podcast premium at: https://www.jbrownyoga.com/premium.   Kamini Desai, founder of I AM Education and Yogeshwari of the Lakulish Lineage, talks with J about her ... Show More

In this episode, we dive deep into the interconnected realms of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being with guest, Aesha Tahir—an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and movement specialist. Aesha, who is both an exercise physiologist and a yoga teacher, shares her unique ... Show More

Pastor Fouad Kahwagi shares from Nehemiah 12 on the importance of purifying ourselves and everything in our lives for worshiping the Lord and worshiping him with joy and gladness. يشارك القس فؤاد قهوجي من نحميا ١٢ عن اهمية تطهير انفسنا وكل ما في حياتنا لعبادة الرب وعبادته بفرح وا ... Show More

‘We must inquire into the question of emptiness. It is an amazingly important question because if there is no emptiness, no new thing can be.’ This week’s episode on Emptiness has five sections. The first extract (2:23) is from Krishnamurti’s third talk in Paris 1965, and is titl ... Show More