What if the final stages of yoga aren’t about flexibility—but inner mastery?
In this episode, I dive deep into Book 3 of the Yoga Sutras, where Patanjali explores the advanced limbs of yoga—Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi—and how their fusion, called Samyama, unlocks not just insight, but mystical abilities (siddhis).
We explore:
🔹 What Samyama really means and why it matters
🔹 The role of concentration, meditation, and absorption in spiritual growth
🔹 Patanjali’s teachings on psychic powers, past lives, and invisibility
🔹 Why the heart (not just the mind) is key to liberation
🔹 The deeper purpose of the siddhis—and how they can distract us from truth
If you’ve been craving a more mystical, nuanced understanding of meditation, consciousness, and freedom, this episode brings Book 3 of the Sutras to life.
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Translations Mentioned:
Reverend Jaganath Carrera: Inside the Yoga Sutras: A Comprehensive Sourcebook for the Study & Practice of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras
BKS Iyengar: Light on the Yoga Sutras
Alan Finger: Tantra of the Yoga Sutras: Essential Wisdom for Living with Awareness and Grace
Edwin F Bryant: The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali: A New Edition, Translation, and Commentary
Sri Swami Satchidananda: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
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What if the digital chaos around us is actually clearing the path for something better?
In this episode, I break down five major trends shaping the future of the internet—through a yogic, heart-centered lens. From the collapse of social media as we know it to the rise of trust-based business models, this is your roadmap to staying aligned, ethical, and empowered in an online world that’s shifting fast.
You’ll learn:
🔹 Why Google, search, and content marketing are being split by AI
🔹 How social media is declining—and why that’s a blessing in disguise
🔹 The rise of digital minimalism and paid, intentional platforms
🔹 How conscious creators are building trust-based businesses (without the algorithm grind)
🔹 What yogis and healers need to know about the future of AI and tech
If you’ve felt overwhelmed by tech or disconnected from your digital presence, this episode will help you reimagine your online life—from a place of clarity, values, and genuine connection.
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What does it mean to take action without attachment—especially when your Dharma feels messy, uncomfortable, or misunderstood?
In this episode, I dive deep into Chapter 3 of the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna teaches Karma Yoga—the path of selfless action—to a conflicted Arjuna. We explore how to navigate the tension between duty and desire, and why authentic action is essential for both spiritual growth and collective harmony.
I break down:
🔹 Why desire and anger are the real inner enemies
🔹 How to pursue your Dharma without copying someone else’s
🔹 The Gita’s message for modern leaders, seekers, and spiritual doers
🔹 How to align your actions with truth—not ego
If you’ve ever struggled with taking action when the path isn’t clear or popular, this episode will bring you back to your inner compass.
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📖 Different translations mentioned:
Barbara Stoler Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-Krishnas-Counsel-Bantam-Classics/dp/0553213652
Godsong by Amit Majmudar: https://www.amazon.com/Godsong-Verse-Translation-Bhagavad-Gita-Commentary/dp/1524733474
Eknath Easwaran: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-2nd-Eknath-Easwaran/dp/1586380192
Bhagavad-Gita As It Is by Swami Prabhupada: https://www.amazon.com/Bhagavad-Gita-As-Bhaktivedanta-Swami-Prabhupada/dp/0892131233
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I did not see this coming... but yes, I made an AI course—and in this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes.
If you're skeptical about AI (like I was), or curious about how technology can actually support your intuition, creativity, and nervous system regulation, this conversation is for you. I’m sharing the full backstory of how this course was born, what makes it radically different from other AI trainings, and why I believe heart-led entrepreneurs need a feminine, ethical, and relational approach to tech right now.
You’ll hear about:
🔹 How I went from “AI is gross” to “AI is my co-creator”
🔹 Why a feminine, relational approach to tech matters more than ever
🔹 Real examples of how AI can save you time and amplify your creativity
🔹 What’s inside the course and how it supports nervous system-friendly business building
This episode is part confession, part invitation—and if you’re even a little bit curious about AI, I think you’re going to love it.
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