Shadow to Self by Acharya Shunya

In this enlightening conversation, Tracee Stanley, the author of the bestselling book "Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity," joins podcast host Acharya Shunya, a three-time bestselling author and esteemed Vedic teacher. Together, these two influential feminine leaders delve into the profound wisdom of yoga nidra, meditation, and self-inquiry, sharing insights and teac...

Join Acharya Shunya in conversation with David Nichtern is a senior Buddhist teacher who has practiced meditation for over 40 years. He was an early student of Tibetan master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and teaches Buddhist principles through his Dharma Moon platform. David mentors students  and leads meditation teacher trainings worldwide. As an author, Nichtern has authored many books including Awa...

Ayurveda, the ancient Vedic system of health and healing is often able to deliver results despite a poor prognosis. How does that happen? How can you intellectually align with classic wisdom to benefit from the deepest promise of Ayurveda? What are some of Ayurveda's deep tenets and how can you come into alignment with your own deepest state of health? Listen to this informative and inspiring epis...

 Vedic mythology which is timeless and teaches us about ourselves, from beyond  culture, religion and gender. These myths are tales of characters who never existed, and yet the characters who variously embody shades of light and darkness, are eternal . They existed before we existed. They will survive us.  Learn from Vedic scholar and bestselling author Acharya Shunya, the ways you can glean deep...

In this episode, Vedic Scholar and author of best selling book Sovereign Self clarifies how in each one of us we have a dimension that lives inside space and time constructs and occupies a story and a dimension that is beyond space and time and any kind of story. If we learn to connect more with the latter than the former,  we can have a human story but not be bound by it or suffer because of it;...

Shree or Shri represents Goddess Lakshmi herself and her grace, splendour, beauty, wealth, affluence, prosperity, good luck.  Did you know that each embodied soul has a karmic quota of "Shree' to unpack in a given lifetime. Sadly, many of us are not in alignment with Shree and harbor wrong beliefs that prevent Shree from manifesting  good fortune for us. In this episode, show host Acharya Shunya,...

If you’re willing to believe that  your shadow isn’t just the scary, fearful, uncomfortable part of you, but your inner friend, you can start to feel comfortable sitting it down, asking some questions, and seeing it as your teacher. Whether the shadow becomes your friend or enemy depends largely upon your relationship with the Self.

Learn how to free yourself from your own negative, self-doubting and betraying mind. This timely episode is a soothing balm for our times. Discover how to embrace authenticity, self-love and rewrtie a life script of peace, clarity and purpose. This episode highlights Acharya Shunya's journey to freedom. Tune in, to transform your life and the world we live in. Be inspired and invest in yourself. G...

Acharya Shunya talks about being whole and coming into a relationship with the Shadow and the Self. Being human means accepting the co-existence of the appearance and the truth – this phenomenon she calls “Enlightened Vulnerability.” She instructs us not to blame our Shadow, and that the Shadow tends to perpetuate itself – till we infuse it with the Truth. She re-stresses the importance of discern...

There is a deposit within all humans to be noble, considerate and above all, kind, because of who we truly are – the dharmic Self – and not what our ego thinks we are. Yet, we need reminders, because many times, we forget our deepest spiritual imperatives. In this episode of Shadow to Self, Acharya Shunya, shall delve deep into the concept of ahimsa (non-violence) and why and how you can practice...

In this podcast, Vedic Scholar and bestselling author of Roar Like A Goddess, Acharya Shunya invites listeners on a quest for personal excellence in everything they do, for greater success and satisfaction in life. She explains how excellence is different from perfectionism and how the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi is all about excellence. By adopting this one dharma value of excellence, you will become e...

In the episode, Achara Shunya muses on the spiritual significance of Diwali - the Hindu Festival of Lights and delves deep into Ramayana, the epic story behind Diwali with Michael Sternfeld, MA, who is a distinguished scholar of Ramayana and also a producer/director with over 400 productions in theater, music, dance, audio and video to his credit. In addition to publishing the complete audio Ramay...

Respecting yourself is a critical prerequisite to everything else such as self-esteem, self-love, self-consideration and even feeling worthy of fulfilling your needs and availing opportunities like everyone else. For many people, especially women, self-respect is blocked. Acharya Shunya discusses 4 ways to unblock the flow of this divine self-validating emotion within you that shall make you more...

The Vedic festival of Navratri celebrates the Divine Mother as Goddess Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati, who are said to descend to the earth plane through moon rays, to destroy negativity and instill dharma and power in the hearts of all humans who revere HER. Join Acharya Shunya, Vedic Scholar and Author of Roar Like A Goddess,  as she unpacks her festival memories along with rituals and practices...

Embracing the Inner Druga represents confidently riding the lion of colonialism, patriarchy and misogyny in the modern context, and becoming, not only defiant but invincible in your divine, goddess blessed life. In this power filled episode, Vedic scholar and lineage holder Acharya Shunya shares about her progressive Vedic roots, her first feminine lineage - ancestor and what will happen when all...

Goddess Lakshmi can be experienced in a myriad of ways but does it include material goodies like mangoes and handbags too? Acharya Shunya says an unapologetic yes and shares the importance of aligning our human spiritual goals with our material desires to not only be celebrated and holy but truly passionately whole.

In this episode, Vedic scholar, author and teacher Acharya Shunya unpacks what it means to roar like a goddess and why learning to roar is important for anyone who wants to lead a more empowered life. She talks about her newest book on this episode and discusses its sixteen pointed wisdom, applicable for all modern seekers of power, prosperity and peace.  

Vedic scholar and bestselling author Acharya Shunya has interpreted the ancient Vedic tradition to create her unique teaching on the five pillars of awakening. In this podcast, she provides step by step insight on the five pillars that help counteract existential suffering, from the root. Listening to her wisdom shall awaken new spiritual perspectives and activate the abiding light of wisdom withi...

In this episode Acharya Shunya interviews Simran , a soul friend and a professional colleague who is publisher of 11:11 Magazine and host of 11:11 Talk Radio, who is releasing the first of her trilogy of powerful books on self-realization - LIVING: The 7 Blessings of Human Experience. Enjoy this fascinating  conversation as Acharya Shunya and Simran  discuss  light  found by descending into the he...

In this hope inspiring episode, Vedic Master Acharya Shunya explains "Samsara", literally, a never-ending ocean of repeated births and deaths in a realm of impermanence, transience and loss. Samsara imposes a chronic sense of sorrow, apprehension, disappointment and anxiety. However, each of the three chief Vedic goddesses Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati, support, stabilize and liberate us from Samsa...

In this beautiful episode, Acharya Shunya takes listeners on a journey of her name 'Shunya' which means 'zero' as well as 'infinity' and why it is important to connect to  inner emptiness for infinite spiritual fullness in our daily life roles. She chants a highly regarded Vedic mantra celebrating our True Being as Light Divine (Atma Jyoti) and shares about the Paradigm that is making people sover...

Have you ever been surprised by your spiritual intuition and sudden emergence of soulful inner knowingness that when allowed to direct your choices, changes the direction of your entire life? In this episode, master spiritual teacher, lineage holder and bestselling author Acharya Shunya explores this phenomenon and shares the four different episodes of her own life,when Spirit Took Over and change...

In this episode Acharya Shunya explains the nature of intentional truth bearing communication and how it is connected to an ancient five-part definition of Yoga from the 4th century. She explains the role of a truth enabling Guru in any seekers life, and celebrates the birth of her Guru, Baba Ayodhya Nath, 122 years ago.

Vedic wisdom awakens the sovereign self and our capacity to heal. Guest student Mara Cummings shares her story of transformation from chronic digestive issues, anxiety, and depression to wellness of mind, body, and spirit. Acharya Shunya gifts us alchemical teachings on vāsanā, addiction to sense desires, and the path toward freedom through empowered imagination. She inspires listeners to exercise...

Listen for an episode of powerful, heartfelt exchange with guest student, Heather Davis. This second episode of the Sacred Transformation Series reorients the spirit from trauma victim to the real Self. Acharya Shunya invites the soul into radical wholeness and contentment from within - our inner sanctuary in a world of suffering.