Aging & Spirituality

Have you ever wondered if having a competitive nature benefits you, or does it doom you to a lifetime of struggle? If that question resonates with you, listen now to my story of a life-long journey as a competition advocate. So what does this have to do with practicing yoga or being a successful person? We talk about two critical things you learn from Yoga that will help you be successful in life,...

When a health problem arises in your life, are you shocked that it has happened to you? There is both a kind of freedom and power that you can have instead of worry or fear when you learn to be vulnerable and stay humble. Often our ego feels like it is in charge of everything in our lives, and we often get overwhelmed. Listen in now to learn a breathing technique for opening the heart that will as...

Meditation makes the ego dissolve. Meditation aims to introduce you to your inner self, who you indeed are. Are you ready to experience your inner self or take your knowing even farther? Listen now to learn how to be the observer of your own life and how that will help you dissolve the ego's influence. Remember that knowing your observer takes you closer to knowing your soul. Hosted on Acast. See...

Why do some people meet their goals and others don’t? Are you meeting your personal goals or are you frustrated in some areas? Maybe there is that one critical goal you keep trying to complete, but it never quite happens. So frustrating! This week we look at some of the things we do to sabotage ourselves and how we can use yoga to get us back on the track to success. We will also give you practica...

In these challenging times when so many things are vying for our attention, how can we shift into a presence of power in a way that allows us to be centered in spirit and helps us be more successful in our daily activities? Maybe you want to be a better creator in your own life. Or are you constantly facing challenges you want to meet head-on with love instead of resistance? If these ideas interes...

Are you a caregiver for a child or parent? Want to know how you can stay, centered, energized, and healthy? We’re going to talk about the main challenges we all face when helping family or friends. What’s more, we’ll be sharing some simple ways and yoga practices that have helped us not only overcome these challenges but be more centered and energized than ever. We'll cover the challenges many of...

Listening to the messages coming from our inner self can be tricky at times. Sometimes understanding these communications requires deep listening and the ability to be open and receptive.  Today we talk about how we can connect to our inner selves quickly and effectively to take that wisdom into our lives and out into the world. We will give you a breathing practice (pranayam) that calms the...

Are you happy every day? Would you like to get up in the morning with greater joy? As we get older and experience hormonal changes, it’s easy to get into a funk or feel depressed. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Instead, with a little spiritual practice, we can live each day with greater joy and happiness in our hearts and minds. Today we discuss practices including how to: *Live like a yogi i...

What do you find matters most to you in these challenging times that are going on around the world? If you feel called to be of service to a higher good, this podcast is for you. Our current world challenges call for people who feel a need to express a higher level of consciousness. The spiritual practitioner can answer that call by practicing spiritual principles daily and elevating their awarene...

When we’re trying to do good and are faced with negativity and betrayals, even from our closest friends, the first instinct for most of us is to shut down our hearts from expressing love. But that only makes the situation worse for everyone.   What if you could stay open and keep feeling the love instead? If we can remain open, we make better decisions and experience greater peace r...

Many of us struggle with the idea of how to earn a living wage while staying true to our spiritual practices. But what if your choice of job or career has nothing to do with how you express spirit in the present moment? Listen now as we discuss how to center in your true nature and allow your essence to guide you into the right form of work or vocation. Listen to my story of how I moved from worki...

No matter what age we are, we want to know the meaning and purpose of our lives. Is there something we’re here to do besides just live daily life?  As we get older, this calling becomes increasingly more urgent. Are we doing what we came here to do? Will we be able to accomplish our desires in the years we have left? If these questions have ever troubled you, then this podcast will be im...

In the chaotic world we are living in, especially right now, it is even more critical that we practice calming the mind and all of its racing thoughts. Listen now to discover what the wise yoga Patanjali called Vritti means, and even more about the different parts of your mind and how to work with them to calm them down at will. What is right and wrong knowledge and how can you use this informatio...

We all tend to get caught up in daily activities. Our families, co-workers, jobs, healthcare. In fact, much of the time we get lost in these daily activities which cause us stress and angst. Just the activity itself or the pressure to get things done is what’s dominant. Would you like to learn how to stay centered in your inner power and wisdom, letting love and light come through your daily...

As long as your ego is in control of your responses to life, there will be drama and no authenticity. But when you learn to tune into the unlimited power that is great than your own will, you get access to create whatever your soul wants for us faster and easier and usually in a much bigger way than our own dreams can imagine. Listen in for the wisdom of these 3 Secrets that can help you grow on t...

If you find it difficult to be creative in your own life in times of chaos, you are not alone. Remember that in times of chaos like what we are experiencing now, it is even more critical to see events as opportunities for us to make changes in our lives and in the world. Chaos disrupts our current patterns, and by responding with new ideas and solutions, we ensure our survival while learning to ad...

Did you know ageism starts as early as 40? Have you been impacted by it? Has it affected your confidence and sense of worthiness?    We explore different aspects of ageism: *In the workplace – the most common and blatant form of ageism. *In a public setting - the perception of consumers who are aging. *In our families - who assume we don't know how to change. *At the Doctor's o...

Your emotions can be used as a guidance system to let you know when you have veered off course from spirit, and you feel disconnected from your inner guidance. These are 4 common ways that indicate you have fallen off the spiritual path. You Feel: Often overwhelmed A lack of purpose Disconnected from others Unable to stop the battle with your monkey mind When you become aware of these obstacles an...

It seems like life can be a series of crisis points where the decisions we make have a significant impact on the trajectory of our lives. A crisis is often like a crossroads where one is forced to make critical decisions. Today we talk about how to see the doors that open in a crisis rather than just the doors that are shutting. We examine the kinds of reactions that keep us stuck in a difficult s...

Research shows us that highly successful people are divided by the idea that if a person were to find and follow their passion, that success is almost ultimately guaranteed. The problem is many people spend a lot of years trying to find or define their passion only to be disappointed that it didn't take them where they wanted to go. Ultimately when you try to solve a complex, universal question by...

Science has proven that giving back to others and helping them makes you feel happier. But what is the most effective way of giving to another? How do we make our giving an act of selfless service? Understanding the concept behind karma yoga shows us that it's all about the generosity of spirit. Giving of your time, attention, and knowledge without expectation of return. Sending goodwill to others...

At age 35 I had a near-death experience that transformed my life forever. My heart stopped multiple times, and while in the emergency room, I crossed over to the other side and experienced Divine Love. For many years that journey was confusing and caused me to renegotiate how I actually lived my life on a daily basis. I developed more trust and faith in my creator. I learned to deepen my rela...

Welcoming change in your life is one of the quickest ways to inspire yourself. Are you in the habit of eating the same thing for breakfast every day? While you are driving to work, do you tell yourself someday you will take an alternate route, but you never do?  This may sound like a small issue in someone's life, but it can provide life-changing opportunities. Listen in while Chris talks abo...

When you're anxious about a personal situation in your life, and then someone tells you to just "let it go," can you easily do that? Or is the art of letting go something you could benefit from truly understanding? Truth is letting go is a process you can learn and practice until it becomes a valuable tool on your spiritual path. Join us now to hear the steps to learn the art of letting go and tak...

The spiritual path can feel like a slippery slope at times. It seems like you are growing and moving forward, but then suddenly you fall back. Old feelings like fear emerge, or you might feel like you failed, but those states of being can't help us. So, what do you do when you fall off the spiritual path and you want to get back on? First of all, everyone is different, and their spiritual practice...