Happy Jack Yoga Podcast

Meet  Acyuta Mohan Das: Monk & Leadership Coach (or Monk & Cultural Engineer) A Social Leader who built several communities comprising hundreds of people coming from a varied range of backgrounds for the common purpose of uplifting society socially, culturally and spiritually  Visionary Founder behind 15+ welfare centres for youths, women uplifting & underprivileged street ki...

Bhṛgupāda Das, or Dr. Måns Broo, is a university researcher in comparative religion at Åbo Akademi University, Finland. 🇫🇮 His main research interests include yoga—both its history and contemporary forms—and the intersections between Vaiṣṇavism and Tantrism in pre-modern Bengal. He is the author of “As Good as God: The Guru in Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism.” He has published articles on a range of aspec...

Sadhviji Bhagawati Saraswati is a renunciate nun, or sanyasi, living in an ashram on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in Rishikesh, India, nestled amidst the majestic Himalayan Mountains. Originally from Los Angeles, California, and a graduate of Stanford University, she holds a Ph. D. in psychology and has devoted her life to sharing the profound wisdom of the ancient Vedic traditio...

Kishori Gopi, formally known as Kelly Skinner, is a spiritual teacher who is a conduit of divine love and a vehicle for Divine grace to heal and awaken. In this lifetime, her medicine is to help beings live radiantly and die gracefully through the practices of Bhakti Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, and End of Life Doula Work. She approaches both life and work with awareness, aliveness, and compassion. To...

Rukmini is a teacher of Bhakti Yoga, an activist in interfaith dialogue and women’s spiritual empowerment. She is the founder of the Urban Devi Collective, an online women’s group originally based out of the Bhakti Center in New York City, where she is a member of the board of directors. At the age of sixteen, she met her guru, Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and began a lifelong study of Bhakti Yo...

Brian Clement, Ph. D., L.N., has spearheaded the international progressive health movement for over five decades. He is the Director of the globally renowned Hippocrates Wellness, West Palm Beach, Florida, the world’s foremost complementary residential health center. Over the last half-century, he and his team have pioneered clinical research and training in disease prevention using hundreds of th...

Gaura Vani was given the gift of devotional song from birth, raised with the music of the temple, and taught to sing and play beautiful instruments and dance for love and for God. He shares, “I am one of a group of children called gurukulis or those raised in the village of the guru. Even as children, we were aware that though it felt like we were partying when we played music, we were in the phys...

His Holiness Sacinandana Swami In the Bhakti tradition, Sacinandana Swami is known for his profound contributions to the practice of meditation and kirtan. With over five decades of experience in mantra chanting and contemplative practice, he has inspired seekers worldwide through his deep insights, meditative kirtans, and transformative retreats. He is the founder of The Living Name Retreats, whe...

In this episode, we discuss: When a cold isn’t getting better Western medicine versus Ayurveda The Bhakti Yoga Conference starting March 1, 2025, but available indefinitely How talking to your mom can be healing and comforting The story of two monks and a woman Transformations through Bhakti yoga   Register for the Bhakti Yoga Conference (open indefinitely!) https://www.happyjackyoga.com/bhak...

In the episode, we discuss Valentine’s Day is friendship day Parts of ourselves we’re not proud of Prejudice  Practicing compassion Death Impermanence Bhakti Yoga Conference Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Libra...

In the episode, we discuss What practicing saying yes feels like Taking healthy risks with safe people Certainty What is Happy Jack Yoga all about..? Bhakti Yoga Conference lineup The blessing of having brilliant minds in our lives Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podc...

In the episode, we discuss Being emotionally available and alive Change is one of the biggest causes of the mental health crisis  Overreacting Music and emotions A collaborative relationship with divinity Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the...

In the episode, we discuss: Happy Jack is back! Harvard Yoga Conference April 11th, 2025 The cycle of wanting Karma yoga Jnana yoga Bhakti yoga Simple living high thinking Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a...

In the episode, we discuss Living in a relaxed body Loss as divorce, an era, life transitions, loss of career and financial issues, loss of health, growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional home Cycle of emotion Organic resolution of grief  To remember with love instead of pain Perceived threats cause involuntary muscle contraction Dissociation and numbness Polyvagal theory Post-traumatic g...

In this episode, we discuss: Hanna’s journey Transformation Attachment Spirituality and yoga lineages How to let go Coping mechanisms and avoidance strategies Healing is relational, we heal in relationships Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy  Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://...

In the episode, we discuss Insights from the hockey rink  Importance of laughter and fun Impact of taking some time off Contentment - santosha Who we are becoming Unconditional love Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practi...

In the episode, we discuss Line dancing Creating connection Stress, fear and anxiety management How to cultivate wisdom Finding one word or concept that guides us in our practice in the new year Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yog...

In the episode, we discuss Christmas Eve and the Scandinavian celebrations Magic moments Finding meaning in hardship Tamas, rajas, sattva How to embrace the pace of winter Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a...

In the episode, we discuss Hanna’s birthday celebrations Christmas carolling Taking a good yoga class Connection - how and why to create connection Teachers as initiators and organizers Should we share our practices? Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access...

In the episode, we discuss Navigating adversity The path of healing and navigation of it Authenticity No one religion holds a monopoly on the truth How we uncoupled What is easy, what is hard? Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga...

In the episode, we discuss  Inner Confidence Openness and vulnerability Rest Value of ritual and ceremony Our uncoupling ceremony Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re...

In the episode, we discuss Confidence Adjusting to change Happy Jack delivers a speech and sings  Autobiographical thinking  Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re...

In the episode, we discuss Getting an A at Harvard Divinity School Your truth remains Your truth. The truth remains The truth. Asking people how they want to be treated Jack’s book: How I Found God at Divinity School - A Spiritual Biography Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-suppo...

In the episode, we discuss Listening as part of our yoga practice Cycles in nature and in life Reincarnation The passing of time Leadership and vulnerability The power of humour Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Get access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Librar...

  In the episode, we discuss What is therapeutic about yoga? The winds of grace Oneness  Keeping the main thing the main thing Struggles, successes and opportunities for Happy Jack Yoga Join us and get mentored by our amazing mentor Jill Miller Want to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a...