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She boarded a flight to India to learn how to die—and found the wisdom to live. Laurel’s journey—from childhood loss and addiction to a stage-4 cancer diagnosis—collides with Bhakti-yoga, kīrtan, and the Bhagavad-gītā at the Govardhan Ecovillage, reframing suffering through devot ... Show More

What happens when the Stoic emperor of self-control meets the divine cowherd of boundless love? From Brahmā’s cosmic prank to the gopīs’ fearless devotion, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the art of giving without keeping score—through Stoic insight, Bhakti wisdom, and the moonli ... Show More

It took 40, then 25, then 30 miles before the mind finally stopped screaming and started praying. Fresh off a solo bike ride through the Adirondacks, Raghunath and Kaustubha dive into practical bhakti: how movement can quiet the mental “algorithm,” how to use Kārtika (Damodara Mo ... 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