Ten Laws with East Forest

His insights arose out of escaping from his own 15-year ordeal of suffering from severe chronic pain. As he began to share his approaches with his patients, a predictable sequence of learning evolved. It is reflected in his most recent effort, The DOC (Direct your Own Care) Journey. It is the self-directed action plan of his book, Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain. backincon...

Her podcast, The Thought Room is a combination of edge-of-your-seat storytelling and groundbreaking interviews with celebrated thought-leaders from around the world. Recorded remotely everywhere from hotel rooms in New York City, to a camper van in Maine; from the coastal forests of Costa Rica, to a picnic blanket amongst grapes in a vineyard in Sedona—host Hallie Rose captures rich, face-to-face...

Jai has been featured in Psychology Today, The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Huffington Post, and on The Today Show. He also created and starred in the cable TV show Yoga Sutra Now, which aired 65 episodes in over 20 different countries including the U.S, Russia, Poland, Egypt, Australia, and Morocco. During 2014 & 2015, Jai’s awareness of the power of mindfulness to impact lives was expanded...

Originally from La Crosse, Wisconsin this former factory worker skipped college to become a comedian. His stand up has been on Comedy Central, Conan, Kimmel, Showtime, and Epix.  In the age of podcasting, more people might be familiar with him as a guest on Trussell, Holmes, Kreischer, Von, Maron, or Rogan. Compelled to talk about bigger ideas, he now travels to universities around the world (when...

Lorin is a pioneer in developing personalized meditation practices, designing the techniques around an individual’s inner nature. He is the founder of two related meditation systems: The Radiance Sutras , which utilizes the richness of the Sanskrit language and is oriented toward the yoga community, and Instinctive Meditation , an approach that uses common sense language and is designed to match o...

Over a decade ago the world got to know Justin Wren through his successful mixed martial arts career in the UFC – from starring in the Spike reality show “The Ultimate Fighter,” to becoming a dominating force in the heavyweight division, to his MMA record of 15-2. Today, the world knows this 6-foot-3-inch, 265-pound fighter for the size of his heart. Following a six-year struggle with addiction an...

Her first book,  Art of Attention , has been translated into seven languages, her  Essential Mentorship  is beloved for bringing analog creativity to online coursework, and her third book, Being You, will be released in early 2021.  Listen to her renowned Practice You Podcast at  practiceyou.com , and experience yoga with Elena on  Glo.com .   elenabrower.com   Join the newsletter and be part of t...

David Bronner is an American corporate executive and activist. As the top executive at Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps, he has become known for his activism around a range of issues, especially fair trade, sustainable agriculture, animal rights, and drug policy reform. Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps has supported causes related to drug policy reform, animal rights, organic labeling, sustainable agriculture,...

Marisa Radha Weppner is an author, DJ, teacher, minister, community organizer, life coach, podcaster, and entrepreneur. She has  taught yoga since 2002. She has a Master's Degree in Transpersonal Psychology and life coaching to bring a real-world mix of eastern spirituality and western psychology to her students for remembering empowerment, and transformation.  She recently offered her first medit...

Sergio Magaña is a Practitioner and Teacher of a spiritual lineage that began 5,000 years ago in Mesoamerica with the chichimecas and was passed on to the Aztecs, the last great culture. This knowledge is still preserved today by the nahua speaking communities and is now experiencing a worldwide rebirth, transcending the borders of Mexico. The part of this knowledge in which he has specialized, is...

Kyle is a big guy with a big heart.  We discuss making our way through this time period of intense change. Listen to Kyle Kingsbury Podcast: https://www.kingsbu.com/podcast   ****Join us for the 1/16/20 East Forest Ceremony Concert in Salt Lake City, UT.   More info and tickets at eastforest.org/tour   Join the newsletter and be part of the East Forest Council Community.   Listen to East Forest gu...

***Learn more about their meditation teacher training:   meditationtt.com   CAMILLE MAURINE is the author of the groundbreaking book, Meditation Secrets for Women : Discovering Your Passion, Pleasure, and Inner Peace, as well as Meditation 24/7 : Practices to Enlighten Every Moment of the Day, both written with her husband, Dr. Lorin Roche. She gives global teleseminars and teacher trainings, with...

W. Keith Campbell, Ph. D., is a professor of psychology at the University of Georgia. He studies narcissism and lectures on personality. He holds a BA from the University of California at Berkeley, an MA from San Diego State University, a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and did his postdoctoral work at Case Western Reserve University. He lives in Athens, Georgia, with his...

Londrelle's works, words, and poetry are deeply inspired by eastern philosophy and ancient spiritual text.  His popular Instagram community meets twice weekly for meditations, creativity, and questions and answers with Londrelle.  He lives in Atlanta GA and continues to emanate his Sadhana outward with his sundry public offerings. @Londrelle on IG Londrelle's Books Londrelle's Music   *****Pledge...

David has worked (and continues to with some organizations) with many of the wilderness survival programs in the country, including Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS), Rabbit Stick and Winter Count (bi-annual primitive skills training events), Reevis Mountain, California Survival School, Pollen Circles, and Preppercon. He teaches on Native paints, ground stone tools, water procurement, desert...

David has worked (and continues to with some organizations) with many of the wilderness survival programs in the country, including Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS), Rabbit Stick and Winter Count (bi-annual primitive skills training events), Reevis Mountain, California Survival School, Pollen Circles, and Preppercon. He teaches on Native paints, ground stone tools, water procurement, desert...

She maintains a private practice as a psychotherapist specializing in trauma and non-ordinary states of consciousness. Sara believes that developing a comprehensive understanding of psychedelic medicines through research and education is essential for the health and well being of individuals, communities, and the planet. re-membering.com   Join the newsletter and be part of the East Forest Council...

Artist Statement "Music can allow us to feel and become more present with ourselves and others. It can catalyze inner change, and those changes within ourselves can influence changes in the world. At a young age, I realized that my life’s path was to make immersive music that helps people listen to themselves, listen with others, and listen to the world around them. I am continuously learning and...

This episode also features excerpts from the very first East Forest Ceremony in 2009 as a means of a musical history to help connect the dots from the birth of the EF sound until now. Spores is now available on all digital music platforms as well as a limited edition vinyl pressing.   Get the vinyl exclusively at http://music.eastforest.org . Join the newsletter and be part of the East Forest Coun...

His plays have been premiered by the Royal Court Theatre, Lincoln Center Theater, Manhattan Theatre Club, Playwrights Horizons, the Vineyard Theatre, South Coast Rep, and Soho Theatre, and later seen regionally in the United States and around the world. In 2009, his adaptation of Hedda Gabler premiered on Broadway at the Roundabout (American Airlines Theatre) and he has also written short plays fo...

Dr. Ted Achacoso earned his college degree in Biology at the age of 18 and his Doctor of Medicine degree at the age of 22. At 25, he was a fellow of interventional neuroradiology, a research professor of pharmacology and toxicology, and a clinical professor of neurology in Manila. At 28, he became a professor of medical informatics and of interventional neuroradiology in Washington, DC, where he a...

William Meyer has taught history, economics, and humanities in urban and suburban high schools. He is the author of two middle reader novels published by Sleeping Bear Press, as well as Big Breath, a guided meditation children's book and Three Breaths, a manual for meditation in the classroom.  He is currently completing a PhD from NYU. http://billpmeyer.com/   Get your copy of Spores vinyl - http...

Marisa Radha Weppner is an author, DJ, teacher, ketamine therapist, minister, community organizer, life coach, podcaster, and entrepreneur. She has been teaching yoga and meditation for 18 years. With her Master’s Degree in Transpersonal Psychology and life coaching she brings a real-world mix of eastern spirituality and western psychology to  students for remembering, empowerment and transformati...

" A psychiatrist and psychedelic researcher explores the science of connection — why we need it, how we’ve lost it, and how we might find it again. We are suffering from an epidemic of disconnection that antidepressants and social media can’t fix. This state of isolation puts us in “fight or flight mode,” deranging sleep, metabolism and libido. What’s worse, we’re paranoid of others. This kill-or-...

While many skateboarders have enjoyed the skateboard graphics of VC Johnson over the last 40 years, his other work has largely been tucked away in private reserve, unseen, even by most of his friends and family. This collection of his works in black and white is now offered in gratitude to those who have supported, inspired and, of course, have bought his work, which has afforded him a comfortable...