Awakening Process 101

“An Appointment with Yourself” is the second class in a five part series on the Breath hosted by Pernilla Burke and Abdi Assadi. In this class we discuss  the importance of proper breathing techniques for mindfulness and emotional regulation.  We provide practical tools to increase awareness and create moments of pause in daily life. The class emphasizes that many people breathe shallowly from the...

This meditation is an excerpt from the “Understanding the Power of Breath” Breath Class 1 of 5. It is a brief guided meditation focusing on nostril awareness. The session begins with closing the eyes and relaxing the shoulders. The viewer is then guided to focus on the breath entering and exiting the nostrils, noticing the sensation of the colder air coming in and warmer air going out. The meditat...

"Understanding the Power of Breath" is the first class in a five part series on the Breath. Please join us in exploring the breath and its power. This 20 minute Breath Class: "Understanding the Power of Breath" features Pernilla Burke, the founder of Awakening 101, and Abdi Assadi, an acupuncturist, healer, and spiritual counselor. This class is part of the "Tools of Awake...

In this episode of the "Awakening Process 101" podcast, Pernilla Burke, alongside co-host Louise Juel, continues the insightful conversation with Abdi Asadi, a healer, acupuncturist, and spiritual counselor. Titled "Running From Pain Part 2," the discussion digs deep into the human tendency to avoid pain and the profound impact it has on our emotional and physical well-being. A...

In this episode our discussion revolves around the theme Running from Pain - the process of confronting and addressing pain in the context of personal growth and spiritual awakening. Pernilla and Louise explore how individuals often avoid discomfort and emotional pain through various distractions or coping mechanisms. They discuss the importance of acknowledging and sitting with discomfort to fost...

The episode the Power of Forgiveness features hosts Louise Juel and Pernilla Burke as they discuss the theme of forgiveness in the context of personal and spiritual growth. The conversation explores the emotional and psychological benefits of forgiving, the challenges of the forgiveness process, and how it varies from person to person. They share personal anecdotes to illustrate their points, emph...

4- Minute Meditation: Accessing Awareness. This brief meditation guides you to shift your focus towards understanding the realm of consciousness. By taking a step back from the stream of our thoughts and viewing ourselves from a broader perspective, we are able to tap into a heightened state of awareness. (Clip from Awakening Process 101 Podcast- "Understanding Awareness")

5-Minute Meditation: Accessing the Present Moment. Through observing the our mind and engaging with our breath, we find a pathway to the present moment, broadening our awareness.

In this Episode, Pernilla and Louise continue their discussion of the Awakening process, specifically focusing on the theme of being present in the "now."  They humorously acknowledge forgetting the exact name of their podcast, reflecting a light-hearted approach to their theme. The conversation explores the concept of being present and the importance of humor, even during challenging ti...

In this podcast, Pernilla and Louise discuss the concepts of awareness and presence. They start by reflecting on the experience of swimming in cold water and how it forces us to be present. They explore the difference between awareness and presence, with Pernilla describing presence as a feeling of being aligned with the flow of the universe and awareness as a knowing that comes from a larger pers...

Awakening Process 101: Navigating Spiritual Growth and Self-Discovery. The episode “What is the Awakening Process? Awakening Process 101 explores the complex and nuanced journey of spiritual awakening.  Hosted by Perilla Burke and Louise Juel, the episode investigates what awakening means in the context of modern life, emphasizing its personal significance and variability among individuals. Throug...

In Episode 18 we have a guest; Abdi Assadi, an acupuncturist and spiritual counselor from New York. Abdi shares insights from his diverse training in acupuncture, shamanic practices, psychotherapy, and Jungian analysis. Abdi focuses on helping individuals reconnect with their inner selves.  Our conversation explores the crucial role of the body in healing, emphasizing physical awareness as a groun...

How can we uncover the unseen guiding force of Grace in our lives?  Join us as we delve into the mysteries of grace, sharing personal stories and insights that illuminate how these powerful moments shape our lives. #Awakening101 #Grace #SpiritualInsights" In this episode, we delve deeper into the concept of grace, exploring its presence in both significant life events and everyday moments. We...

#16 The Road to Finding Yourself The central theme of this episode is “Finding Yourself,” inspired by a blog written by Pernilla. We explore this topic with depth and clarity, sharing a mutual understanding that during our upbringing, we both experienced a profound sense of disconnection from our true selves. We agree that the inner turmoil and discomfort we felt led us to seek ways to escape from...

Exploring the path to Self-Connection: Understanding our relationships and emotions.  In Episode #15, we discuss the connection to oneself and personal growth. We explore the concept of the heart, differentiating between the physical heart and the soul, and how self-worth and self-love contribute to self-connection. We discuss tools like yoga and meditation for enhancing self-connection, consideri...

In this episode we discuss the concept of awakening and connection, underlining the idea that awakening is not a state of constant positivity, but rather a state of presence and acceptance of life's ups and downs. We specifically explore the innate human desire for connection, drawing parallels with the connection to animals and emphasizing the importance of feeling heard and belonging. We discuss...

This episode is rich with personal anecdotes, spiritual insights, and practical advice for those interested in the topics of emotional well-being, recovery, and personal growth. Specifically, we continue to discuss the concept of surrender and explore inner child work and the emotional journey of recovery. We reflect on personal experiences and emphasize the importance of acknowledging and allowin...

In this episode of "Awakening Process 101," Pernilla and Louise discuss the profound practice of surrender. Pernilla recounts her first significant experience with surrender, which marked the beginning of her sobriety. They explore the struggles with patience and control and share techniques for incorporating surrender into daily life, such as the 24-hour rule from Alcoholics Anonymous....

Surrender - A Doorway to Peace through Personal Growth and Lifelong Transformation. In this episode of "Awakening Process 101," Pernilla and Louise delve deeper into the concept of surrender and its transformative power in personal growth and emotional well-being. They explore the true essence of surrender, emphasizing that it is not about giving up but letting go of control and acceptin...

In this soul-nourishing podcast, themed around the concept of “Devotion,” Louise discusses how our conversations are having a calming effect on her nervous system. Pernilla shares her transformative experience at a Ram Dass retreat, where she met Hanuman - an embodiment of devotion and a figure whose principles are deeply relatable. Furthermore, we emphasize that Devotion is a clean energy, one th...

The episode emphasizes the significance of mindfulness, self-reflection, and meditation in various aspects of daily life. It promotes approaching everyday tasks, such as getting kids to school or dealing with traffic, with a sense of awareness rather than with stress. The importance of being present in the moment and letting go of attachments is stressed, along with the idea that self-reflection a...

In episode #8, we discuss the journey of awakening through personal experiences that can offer us all meaningful lessons. Emphasizing key transformative moments in our lives, we explore the awakening process. Pernilla recounts how a single minute of morning meditation served as her profound journey's entry point. Her encounter with spiritual teacher Sally Kempton was a defining moment in her spiri...

In this episode, we discuss how to respond to difficulties from our higher selves rather than reacting impulsively. How can we approach problems with a calmer mindset and less impulsiveness? We explore the moments in our journey when we enter a state of heightened awareness and become consciously aware of our moments of clarity. The Awakening 101 mandala and its tools are examined, providing pract...

We start by discussing our relationship with our parents and the expression of love and emotions in their generation. We explore the concept of love and how it can be demonstrated through simple acts like planning a family dinner. Pernilla shares a personal anecdote about realizing that love is life's purpose during a retreat with Sally Kempton. We talk about methods for cultivating unconditio...

In this episode, we delve into our daily challenges and approach them with a mindful attitude, particularly emphasizing the importance of letting go and surrendering.  On the third consecutive day of life challenges, Louise experiences a moment of profound realization and surrender while stumbling upon an abandoned bicycle. We explore the use of yoga and the wonders of nature as means to connect w...