The Art of Aging Mindfully

Episode 71 of The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast, dials in a brilliant, classical teaching on Non-Attachment.  The koan "When you meet the Buddha on the road, kill him" is attributed to the 9th-century Chinese Zen master Linji.  Linji was a prominent figure in the Zen tradition, known for his unconventional and direct teaching methods. This particular koan exemplifies his approach, which...

On Episode 70 of TAAM I speak with the brilliant yoga educator, Leslie Kaminoff. Leslie is steeped in a tremendous amount of practice ( he started yoga at age 20, in 1978) and professional teaching experience. He was there before the first YTT's formed and has stayed the course to watch the West make it's own yoga, as we eclipse the role of Guru Devotion on the path to personal insight....

With our cultural focus on constant self improvement and limitless growth, it can be difficult to accept "where we are today."  This opposite side of the coin can cause inner conflict and lead to self sabotage. On Episode 69 of TAAM podcast I discuss a model of the chakras, which represent a Hierarchy of associated psychologies which are linked to ever deepening levels of self acceptance...

Have you ever wondered what makes a good man? Many of us do. On episode 68 of TAAM, Yogi and fellow podcaster Will Schneider and I discuss The Seven Masculine Virtues: Strength  Honor Courage Mastery Positive Aggression Balance  Kindness Will and I discuss each trait, and how they are connected to one another.  Our work evolves what it means to be a man in 2024, and gives men more ways of being, s...

The spiritual path is like walking the razor's edge. When we veer from our practice and our attention wanes, it is easy to come off center. Episode 67 of The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast is all about returning home, to the core of our own Self, without judgement.

Welcome to the Pod everyone! On Episode 66 I talk about being a good man and take a shot at defining a solid man. The key to mature masculinity is to come into balance, instead of extreme expression of the masculine virtues of: strength, honor, courage, mastery and positive aggression. This episode is 16 minutes long, and gives a concise update to an evolving masculinity that fits the times. All m...

Welcome to the Pod everyone! Episode 65 is all about the groundbreaking yoga tv show I made in 2012 called Yoga Sutra Now.  This story reflects my intentions in sharing the practice, the adventurous path of following the cosmic flow, and the good fortune that comes from total alignment with one's purpose. To support The Art of Aging Mindfully  Podcast go to patreon : The Art of Aging Mindfull...

On Episode 64 of The Art of Aging Mindfully, I share a valuable lesson I learned in my late 20's from the legendary acting teacher Thurman E. Scott. Thurman taught me that it was natural, when integrating new knowledge into our daily lives, to make two steps forward (progress, deeper awareness) but to be aware that one step backwards (regression) can be a normal part of the personal growth ex...

On Episode 63 of The Art of Aging Mindfully, I reflect on turning 49 years old and share 7 lessons that have been gleaned from my life experiences. 1.  Practice is the most important thing 2.  Perception vs. Perspective is to be dreaming vs. awake 3.  Mula Bandha is about the root of our being 4.  Make friends with the ego before you try to transcend it 5.  We are all heading to the same place, ru...

On episode 62 of the podcast I share the mechanics of my seasonal mind-body cleanse, which I do four times per year, at the turn of each season.   Feeling the Spring Vibes of March, (I wore a t-shirt yesterday while hiking in the forest), I decided to clean house . I rode the wave of the season turning and purged my body and mind with psychedelics and a three-day fast Listeners can peer into my pe...

Episode 61 of The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast is all about the importance of having spiritual teachers who light our path. The show is a personal share where I discuss the main characters who have influenced me on my spiritual journey, to  help me evolve into the teacher I am today.    I start from childhood onwards, and discuss the role of my parents, my church pastor, my high school cross cou...

In Episode 60 of "The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast," we delve into how different durations of yoga practice can cater to personal goals while respecting the body's natural protective mechanisms, such as the stretch reflex and the Golgi tendon organ reflex. This episode offers insights into selecting the optimal practice length and cadence to progress safely in yoga. It emphasizes...

Welcome to the Podcast Everyone! On episode 59 I share one of my favorite verses from all of the ancient wisdom texts. The Tao Te Ching is loaded with great thoughts to ponder.  The ideas and concepts of the Tao Te Ching can easily be correlated back to the yogic tradition, and mirror key concepts like "non - attachment." It's always brilliant to look for universalities in spiritual...

In episode 58 of "The Art of Aging Mindfully," we dive deep into the ancient wisdom of Yoga Sutra 1.12, exploring the dual means of attaining yoga through practice (abhyasa) and non-attachment (vairagya). This episode unpacks the essence of these powerful concepts and how they can illuminate the path toward a more centered and mindful aging process. Non-attachment, in particular, is a pr...

Welcome to The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast Everyone! On Episode 57 I share four empowering quotes and provide commentary on each, through the lens of my personal journey. These quotes are meant to stimulate your thinking and open us up to a deeper psychology! 1.  " To know someone with whom you can feel there is understanding in spite of distances or thoughts unexpressed.. That can make th...

Welcome to the Pod Folks! This week I spoke with long time yoga teacher Michael Stein. It's a beautiful conversation between two yoga dudes that love and respect the practice of yoga. Michael shares his valuable experience with adapting the yoga and conditioning practices to fit life's second half.  At 55, Michael still maintains a rigorous and beautiful practice, while training differen...

Episode 55 of The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast is all about moving beyond dogmatic approaches to health. On This show I share my personal evolution in my approach to yoga practice and nutrition.  I was challenged and inspired by Master Iyengar who said “5 breaths is not enough for me to explore the asana and learn about it’s full expression.”  "Dogma" refers to a set of principles or b...

Hello Everyone! Episode 54 is all about finding your mojo, if you've lost it in life's second half. I define mojo like this: "Mojo" is an informal term that refers to an individual's personal power, confidence, or charisma. It represents a person's unique ability to attract success, create positive energy, and confidently navigate life's challenges. Mojo is often...

Welcome to The Art of Aging Mindfully Folks!  On Episode 53 of The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast I share 12 concepts that wove into our shared experience called 2023. It has been one big giant adventure with amazing and memorable punctuations to our journey.       1.We become what we do, and we do what we think.  It's great to reflect on what our actions are adding up towards, and to be mind...

Welcome to the pod folks! On Episode 52 of The Art of Aging Mindfully I ask you, the members of our community, a few deep questions about the vibe you're channeling on 12/31/23 into 1/1/24.  Who will you be spending time with? Will you drink alcohol?  How will you wake up? What will your first few actions of 2024 be? Will you feel energized or lethargic Will you have momentum on Day One? I al...

Welcome to the podcast everyone! I finished the Philadelphia Marathon two days ago and I share the final stages of the 13 week process. This show focuses on tapering, race day prep, and the final showdown, racing against your own self. I also talk about a handful of lessons learned along the way.  Enjoy the episode everyone!!! To support The Art of Aging Mindfully  Podcast go to patreon : The Art...

Hey Everyone welcome to The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast. I'm your host Jai Sugrim. On episode 50, I allow you the listener to peer right into my training logs for weeks 7,8, and 9 (out of 13 weeks) as I prepare for the Philadelphia Marathon, on November 19th, 2023. This three week block was a massive success, because I made my mileage goal of 50 miles per week for every week. I also realiz...

Welcome to The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast, Episode 49 In this deeply introspective episode, I dive into the transformative world of Vipassana Meditation. As one of the oldest forms of meditation, Vipassana has offered me a unique pathway to self-discovery and inner peace. I share my personal and profound journey into its depths with you. From the initial challenges to the revelations and heigh...

Welcome to The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast Everyone! On Episode 48 I share data from my training logs for weeks 4, 5, and 6 /13 - on the way to The Philadelphia Marathon. Week 4 represents a steady climb and positive vibes, Week 5 was a disaster, as I overtrained and got derailed. Week 6 was a classical realignment, where I got back on track. This is a healing story with a big adventure at it&a...

On episode 47 of The Art of Aging Mindfully Podcast,  I delve into the profound yogic principle of svadhyaya, which translates to self-study. Svadhyaya isn't merely a theoretical concept; for me, it's been a cornerstone emphasizing the deep significance of self-reflection, introspection, and personal study throughout my spiritual journey. I share six practices/techniques for self study,...