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Balancing Humility and Self-Worth | Episode 120 with Līlā Śakti Mayī
In this episode Līlā Śakti Mayī and Avi dive into the profound connection between humility, self-care, and the power of Sanskrit. The discussion focuses on how language can embody intention and emotion, highlighting that every language carries sacredness. They...
Cultivating Compassion & Creativity | Episode 116 with Siva Fiske
Siva shares his unique insights on how peace is a profound state of consciousness connected with the awe and beauty of creation, and how this state...
Beyond Borders: Exploring the Ancient Sounds | Episode 115 with Daniel Scruggs
Daniel Scruggs shares his mission with Peace Culture Music, focusing on educating and inspiring through rare musical instruments and artifacts. He...
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Episode 89 | Genevieve Georget | Wrestling with God
Genevieve Georget and Avi Gordon discuss "wrestling with God", what it means to be ok, acknowledging the smallness of the mind, surrender, community building and other topics. Genevieve is a full-time writer, photographer, and storyteller whose work has been seen on...
Episode 87 | Lucy Cannon | The Joy of Authenticity
Avi and Lucy Cannon discuss the balance between service and self care, overcoming the need for approval, rigidity and growth into authenticity. Lucy Cannon was born in London, and moved to Portugal as a young child. Following her studies, she moved to London where she...
Episode 86 | Rev. Laksmi Scalise | The Magic Spot of Equanimity
Laksmi Scalise talks with Avi Gordon about "mind science", the joy of not knowing, getting to "that magic spot" of total acceptance, gurus and more. Reverend Laksmi Scalise, IYM, RYT 500, is an Integral Yoga minister and teaches Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced...
Episode 85 | Chandra Sgammato | Shifting the Way We Approach Life
Chandra discusses her introduction to Integral Yoga, balancing priorities in life, letting go of "being right" and recognizing what's important, and introducing others to Yoga. Chandra/Jo Sgammato is a certified Integral Yoga instructor who served for twenty years at...
Episode 84 | Meenakshi Angel Honig | Ahimsa and Our Diet
Avi and vegan author Meenakshi Angel Honig discuss Swami Satchidananda, the idea of ahimsa (non-violence) as applied to our diet, talking to people about veganism, the connection between ahimsa and happiness, and her new book "The Solution: 10 Compelling Reasons to...
Episode 83 | Rabbi Rami Shapiro | To Be a Blessing to All the Families of the Earth
Avi and Rabbi Rami discuss Shabbos, play, freedom of belief, tribalism, silence, gratitude practice, changing the world without antagonism and the divine feminine. Rabbi Rami Shapiro is an award–winning author of over thirty-six books on religion and spirituality. He...
Episode 82 | Victoria Moran | God in a Dragonfruit
Avi Gordon and Victoria Moran discuss veganism, yoga, ahimsa and being a good example. Featured twice on Oprah and listed by VegNews magazine among the Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors, Victoria Moran has written thirteen books including Creating a Charmed Life and...
Episode 81 | Rev. Kumari de Sachy | A Vision of the Whole
Avi Gordon in conversation with Rev. Kumari de Sachy. Rev. Kumari has been a devotee of Sri Swami Satchidananda since 1981 and has lived and served in many capacities at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville since 1986, including as editor of the Integral Yoga Magazine,...
Episode 80 | James Knight | Gentle Somatic Yoga
Avi Gordon in conversation with James Knight, the creator of Gentle Somatic Yoga. James is one of the early pioneers to bridge yoga and Somatics. Gentle Somatic Yoga® (GSY) is the culmination of his life’s work as an experienced yoga teacher, certified Hanna Somatic...
Episode 79 | Radha Metro-Midkiff | Growing Up with Integral Yoga
How many of us can say that we grew up in a yogic household, going to a yogic school, living at an ashram, surrounded by the grace of the Guru? Radha Metro-Midkiff can. Radha shares about her childhood, her current service, and her special relationship with Swami...
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