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In this episode, we explore the profound teaching of the phrase "die before you die". We look to philosophy and nature to understand the life-death-life cycle and how the concept of little deaths - ego deaths - allows us to let go of old patterns and beliefs that might be holding us back. Embracing the life-death-life cycle requires us to be present with the full spectrum of our experiences and to...

In this guided meditation, we are just be-ing . "There’s nowhere to go, there’s nothing to accomplish... It’s just this, just this," as Ram Dass once said. With this practice, we'll tap into the vastness of our own awareness and bring a spacious presence into our day. Get your weekly dose of Shanti with the Shanti Newsletter : designed to help you apply timeless wisdom to your modern life.

In this episode, we explore the curious relationship between you and your thoughts during meditation. What is it that you seek to accomplish when you meditate? Are you trying to escape from your thoughts? Are you feeding them? Or, are you seeking to understand them? As we focus our minds during meditation, we can't help but be interrupted by thoughts - this is just the nature of the mind. The mind...

This episode delves into the common feeling of being 'too busy' to meditate. In a world that values productivity, it's easy to overlook activities that don't directly contribute to tangible outcomes. However, meditation is an activity that can positively impact our well-being, and it's important to make time for it. There's a cheeky Zen proverb that goes like this: “ If you don’t have time to medi...

Learn about cultivating equanimity, practicing non-judgment, and trusting life's flow with this Sufi parable. The story emphasizes the importance of responding to events with wisdom instead of reacting impulsively and the benefits of cultivating equanimity through practices like meditation, mindfulness and self-reflection. Through acceptance of the unknown and detachment from expectations , we can...

In this episode, we explore Don Juan's wisdom and how it can help you open up a channel of communication with your heart. We discuss the pressure to live life the "right" way and how societal norms can limit our potential for personal happiness and success. A path with heart is not a fixed destination, specific outcome, or a prescribed set of steps to follow. Rather, it is a way of living. It is a...

When you chant Om (Aum), you are tapping into the very pulse of the universe, the vibration of energy that creates universes. Explore the power of sound, the meaning of Om, and the basics for beginning your own chanting practice. Recreate your relationship with Om, beyond just a symbol, but as a meaningful sound, readily available to you.

Relax and connect with nature through this guided visualization focused on interconnectedness. The intention with this meditation, or visualization, is to cultivate the awareness that you’re part of this big, awesome system that makes up the universe. Your existence is not isolated, it’s not separate. Just as Albert Einstein once said, “The greatest illusion in this world is the illusion of separa...

This meditation is designed to help you find peace and centeredness in the present moment. In this practice, we will move through a series of gentle breathwork, visualization, and mindfulness techniques, inviting you to let go of any mental clutter and simply be with yourself.

Interconnectedness is the recognition that all things are connected and interdependent. You are not separate from the world around you. This is an idea embraced by Buddhism, and Taoism, - it’s even recognized by Einstein himself. Out here in the West, we’re raised with very individualistic ideals. This can create the illusion that we’re more separate from each other, more separate from the world a...

Pranayama has been a core pillar in the practice of yoga for thousands of years. Our breath is the connecting link between our body, mind, and Self - pranayama helps us control and regulate the flow of energy in the body to achieve harmony. In this episode, we will be focusing on a specific technique called Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing. This technique helps purify and balance ener...

What is the role of adversity in our lives? This episode explores the idea that adversity is a collaborator in our journey of personal evolution. Teachers like Eckhart Tolle, Viktor Frankl and Marcus Aurelius all point to the same truth: adversity is a catalyst that can shape us into stronger and more resilient versions of ourselves. From understanding the perspective of evolution to exploring the...

Through relaxation techniques and contemplation points, take this time to practice letting go of control and trusting in the natural flow of life. Whether you're looking to reduce stress and find balance, or simply want to learn more about the wisdom of wu wei, this meditation is for you. Take about ten minutes to unwind and allow the concept of wu wei to become a personal experience.

The Taoist principle wu wei teaches us the importance of letting go of the desire to control everything and living in a state of alignment with what arises. Stop forcing, start trusting.

Stop running away from your fears and face them with love and compassion. Rewire your relationship with uncomfortable emotions with this cheeky advice from the Buddha.

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