Podmasana: Spirituality, Awareness & Enlightenment

In this episode of Podmasana, explore  Marcus Aurelius Meditations and Stoic philosophy with translator Aaron Poochigian . Discover ancient wisdom for modern living, cognitive reframing roots, and mindfulness practice through literary translation. This Podmasana conversation reveals how Marcus wrote in multiple voices during war and plague, offering timeless guidance on kindness, justice, mortalit...

In the next episode of Podmasana, explore Marcus Aurelius Meditations and Stoic philosophy with translator Aaron Poochigian . Discover ancient wisdom for modern living, cognitive reframing roots, and mindfulness practice through literary translation. This Podmasana conversation reveals how Marcus wrote in multiple voices during war and plague, offering timeless guidance on kindness, justice, morta...

In this episode of Podmasana, discover how burnout recovery connects to nervous system regulation with Inner Design founder Rubina Chadha . This Podmasana conversation reveals stress as a nervous system state. Learn breath awareness without fixing, interoception practices for emotional regulation, and somatic awareness as gateway to embodied mindfulness. Understand creativity as perceptual functio...

In recognition of International Yoga Day, we are sharing this first episode of Podmasana Media’s other show YogaScussion in case any Podmasana listeners are not already aware of the show and may also be interested in conversations specifically dedicated to yoga. In this first episode of YogaScussion, Gina and Brendon participate in the first YogaScussion where they touch on how they met, what brou...

In the next episode of Podmasana, discover how burnout recovery connects to nervous system regulation with Inner Design founder Rubina Chadha . This Podmasana conversation reveals stress as a nervous system state. Learn breath awareness without fixing, interoception practices for emotional regulation, and somatic awareness as gateway to embodied mindfulness. Understand creativity as perceptual fun...

In this episode of Podmasana, author and educator Rob Dorgan explores the profound intersection of ancient wisdom and modern healing. Drawing from his novel Awakening the Mystic , Rob reveals how yoga sutras, consciousness expansion, and spiritual astrology can guide seekers toward radical self-discovery. We discuss how mystical experiences are not supernatural events, but natural expressions of f...

In the next episode of Podmasana, author Rob Dorgan explores how yoga philosophy and astrology illuminate the path to mystical awakening and spiritual transformation. Rob discusses Awakening the Mystic , his novel blending memoir, mysticism, astrology, and cosmic love, offering practical wisdom for navigating ego, attachment, and fear. Discover siddhis yoga sutras explained as supernatural abiliti...

In this episode of Podmasana, Dr. Edi Bilimoria , author of Consciousness Came First explores how consciousness is primary rather than emerging from matter, challenging the materialistic paradigm that dominates modern science. Drawing on his unique background as both a distinguished engineer and devoted student of perennial philosophy, Edi presents evidence from quantum physics, neurocardiology, a...

In the next episode of Podmasana, Dr. Edi Bilimoria , author of Consciousness Came First explores how consciousness is primary rather than emerging from matter, challenging the materialistic paradigm that dominates modern science. Drawing on his unique background as both a distinguished engineer and devoted student of perennial philosophy, Edi presents evidence from quantum physics, neurocardiolog...

In this episode of Podmasana, spiritual counselor and author Stephen Paul Edwards shares the untold story behind his memoir, The Venus Flytrap. From Blackpool to Beverly Hills, Stephen explores how a tumultuous relationship became his greatest spiritual teacher. Discover the power of soul contracts, why "nothing happens to you, it happens for you," and how ego death opens the doorway to freedom. A...

In the next episode of Podmasana, spiritual counselor and author Stephen Paul Edwards shares the untold story behind his memoir, The Venus Flytrap. From Blackpool to Beverly Hills, Stephen explores how a tumultuous relationship became his greatest spiritual teacher. Discover the power of soul contracts, why "nothing happens to you, it happens for you," and how ego death opens the doorway to freedo...

In this episode of Podmasana, Indra Rinzler shares wisdom from 50+ years on the spiritual path and his award-winning book Indra's Net: A Seeker's Guide to the Human Experience , an Amazon #1 bestseller structured around 78 tarot cards. Discover how the ancient concept of interconnectedness—like jewels reflecting in an infinite cosmic web—transforms our understanding of life's challenges. Indra exp...

In the next episode of Podmasana, Indra Rinzler shares wisdom from 50+ years on the spiritual path and his award-winning book Indra's Net: A Seeker's Guide to the Human Experience , an Amazon #1 bestseller structured around 78 tarot cards. Discover how the ancient concept of interconnectedness—like jewels reflecting in an infinite cosmic web—transforms our understanding of life's challenges. Indra...

In this episode of Podmasana, at 82, Dr. L.S. Vishwanath wrestles with spiritual inheritance versus realization. Born in sacred Kashi into a Brahmin family, he shares miraculous encounters with Shirdi Sai Baba, surviving near-death experiences, and the lifelong challenge of aligning a wandering mind with the Atma. An honest exploration of seeking the higher truth. Topics : Shirdi Sai Baba, spiritu...

In the next episode of Podmasana, L.S. Vishwanath wrestles with spiritual inheritance versus realization. Born in sacred Kashi into a Brahmin family, he shares miraculous encounters with Shirdi Sai Baba, surviving near-death experiences, and the lifelong challenge of aligning a wandering mind with the Atma. An honest exploration of seeking the higher truth. Full episode releases April 15th. Topics...

Lodro Rinzler , bestselling author and meditation teacher, challenges the fundamental lie that we're broken and need fixing. Drawing from 25 years teaching Tibetan Buddhist meditation, he explores basic goodness—the radical premise that you are already whole in his new book You Are Good You Are Enough . Topics include working with the inner critic, Incredible Hulk Syndrome, imposter syndrome, exte...

Lodro Rinzler , bestselling author and meditation teacher, challenges the fundamental lie that we're broken and need fixing. Drawing from 25 years teaching Tibetan Buddhist meditation, he explores basic goodness—the radical premise that you are already whole in his new book You Are Good You Are Enough . Topics include working with the inner critic, Incredible Hulk Syndrome, imposter syndrome, exte...

Maria Murphy, owner of The Yoga Patch in Kansas City, shares her 17-year journey from mother of five navigating chaos to studio owner creating sanctuary. After a dream revealed her calling to teach, Maria discovered yoga extends far beyond asana—it's about the spaces between movement, finding stillness amid noise, and honoring what each body needs. From teaching while standing in closets to design...

Maria Murphy, owner of The Yoga Patch in Kansas City, shares her 17-year journey from mother of five navigating chaos to studio owner creating sanctuary. After a dream revealed her calling to teach, Maria discovered yoga extends far beyond asana—it's about the spaces between movement, finding stillness amid noise, and honoring what each body needs. From teaching while standing in closets to design...

Mathematician-mystic Professor Dinesh Singh shares how ancient spiritual wisdom shapes modern education reform in India. From witnessing miracles at the Kumbh Mela to architecting the National Education Policy 2020, Singh bridges mathematics and mysticism, Gandhian philosophy and innovation. Discover how finding your soul's "drumbeat" transforms learning, why Gandhi's spinning wheel became meditat...

Mathematician-mystic Professor Dinesh Singh shares how ancient spiritual wisdom shapes modern education reform in India. From witnessing miracles at the Kumbh Mela to architecting the National Education Policy 2020, Singh bridges mathematics and mysticism, Gandhian philosophy and innovation. Discover how finding your soul's "drumbeat" transforms learning, why Gandhi's spinning wheel became meditat...

Therapist and energy worker Jess Ryan bridges science and spirituality, revealing why healing isn't just personal—it's cultural, relational, and embodied. From chronic pain that Western medicine couldn't fully address to doctoral research on healing as public practice, Jess explores nervous system regulation, spiritual bypassing, and why rest should be a civic concern. Discover how talk therapy mi...

In this episode of My Mindful Moment, Jay Farias shares a powerful meditation experience when his son interrupted his Saturday morning practice. In a flash, he witnessed annoyance arise but didn't identify with it—feeling intense calm and detachment instead. This spontaneous moment validated years of practice, showing meditation working unconsciously in real life. Jay reflects on letting emotions...

Therapist and energy worker Jess Ryan bridges science and spirituality, revealing why healing isn't just personal—it's cultural, relational, and embodied. From chronic pain that Western medicine couldn't fully address to doctoral research on healing as public practice, Jess explores nervous system regulation, spiritual bypassing, and why rest should be a civic concern. Discover how talk therapy mi...

Joe McClernon walked into Yoga Patch at 49 seeking stretching tips for his osteoarthritis. He found The Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar and realized: "This is exactly what I had needed for a long time. Perhaps all my life." In 2013, he created Slow Flow with Joe for students who felt intimidated by yoga. Then June 2019: stage four prostate cancer. Gleason 10. Doctors gave him 1.5-5 years. His firs...