Best Awake Yoga Meditation Podcasts (2025)

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Transcend Negative Energy 27:47

4d ago27:47

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, When we dwell on others’ harmful behavior, we unintentionally bring that same energy into our own hearts. Swami Shankarananda reminds us that true strength is choosing clarity, peace, and light—even in the face of pain or injustice. Loving ourselves means not carrying enmity, but staying connected to the light within. …

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Best of Awake in the World: Fear, Rebirth, and the 3 Insights 25:28

2d ago25:28

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In this Best of episode Michael describes how the Buddha met fear, mapping out how concentration practice unfolds, then offers a mind-opening view of rebirth and reincarnation. Recorded in Wisconsin, March 26, 2017.By Michael Stone

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70. Av Yoga Nidra for Hearing Deeply: Healing Sound Visualization & Emotional Attunement (47 mins) 47:44

8d ago47:44

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This episode is part of the Jewish Calendar Series and is created for the month of Av. This month focuses on rectifying the sense of hearing and invites you to descend into the healing darkness where you can listen deeply to connect with the resonance of your soul. Throug…

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Best of Awake in the World: Lack, Impermanence and Not Self 52:46

9d ago52:46

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During a workshop in France, Michael teaches on the 3 characteristics — a teaching found in both the Yoga and Buddhist traditions. This talk is in both French and English. Recorded in Antibes, France, on October 26, 2013.The Awake in the World podcast is brought to you by the generosity of our amazing Patreon supporters, making it possible for us t…

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You Can Create Heaven Within (Even During Chaos) 29:17

11d ago29:17

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, The yogic and Taoist traditions remind us that love is always present—and where love is, fear cannot remain.If you’re feeling reactive or anxious, take it as a gentle cue from the Divine: a reminder to return to the deeper current of peace and reconnect with the heaven within.You are never far from the flow of love. He…

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Best of Awake in the World: Blending Traditions: Yoga & Buddhism 59:16

16d ago59:16

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A community talk at Tassajara Monastery with Michael Stone & Zen teacher Paul Haller. They each share some of their biography and field Q&A about practice. Paul shares from his 40 years of Zen practice. Recorded at the Tassajara Zen Mountain Monastery, California.The Awake in the World podcast is brought to you by the generosity of our amazing Patr…

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69. Yoga & Jewish Mysticism: Conversation with Jenna Zadaka (47 mins) 47:45

16d ago47:45

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, we welcome the soulful and mystical Jenna Zadaka, a pioneer in Jewish yoga and women's embodiment and empowerment. Jenna, the creator of Breath and Soul, shares her unique practice that blends yoga, mysticism, and somatic wisdom into a sacred path tow…

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Can the Love Within You Heal Your Pain? 32:56

19d ago32:56

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, In moments of crisis, something deeper than fear often takes over—love. This meditation reminds us that the energy of love can move us beyond limits we thought we had, even when our bodies or minds say we can't.Inside each of us is a strength the mind often overlooks, but the heart knows it's there. When love leads, we…

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68. Tammuz Yoga Nidra for Seeing Within: Color Visualization & Memory (35 mins) 35:53

29d ago35:53

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This Nidra journey is rooted in the mystical energy of the Hebrew month of Tammuz, a time traditionally associated with the rectification of sight—not just physical seeing, but the sacred act of inner vision. In this practice, you’ll be gently guided through the inner lan…

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Best of Awake in the World: 20 min. Guided Meditation: Feeling the Sensations of the Body 25:49

1M ago25:49

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Nothing needs to be refused. Let the breath travel the body without picking up speed. The clouds of thought haul across the sky. Let them come and go. Let the breath move the way blood moves: let it find its own rhythm. Recorded 2017.The Awake in the World podcast is brought to you by the generosity of our amazing Patreon supporters, making it poss…

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66. Yoga Nidra Survival Mode Medicine: Navigating Uncertainty (31 mins) 31:42

1M ago31:42

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... It's a chaotic time in many regions of the world and for many lives. If you've been going through survival mode, feeling overwhelmed, anxious, worried, scared, stressed, or tired, this soothing practice is for you. This Yoga Nidra journey is designed to support you in tim…

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Yogis, Jesus, and The Buddha on How to Feel Happy 26:20

1M ago26:20

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, If you’ve been chasing peace but still feel unsettled, this teaching offers a gentle reminder: true happiness begins within.Spiritual masters from many traditions agree—when we’re fully present and willing to purify our heart and mind, peace naturally arises.It’s not about fixing everything outside us, but about return…

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Best of Awake in the World: Mindfulness & Social Action: Towards a Secular Spirituality 46:31

1M ago46:31

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In this thoughtful and powerful talk, Michael unpacks the transformative act of sharing the untold stories—the ones that challenge the status quo. He weaves together pressing global issues like climate change, economic disparity, and the erosion of human connection, offering 12 actionable steps toward crafting a new narrative of what it means to li…

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67. Unearthing Your Light in the Dark: Conversation with Diana Esther (64 mins) 1:09:23

1M ago1:09:23

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this enlightening episode we chat with the extraordinary Diana Esther Berschader. Diana shares her compelling life story from her upbringing in Soviet Russia to her miraculous spiritual awakening. She dives deep into the transformative experiences that shaped her p…

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Find More Meaning, Purpose, and Fulfillment In Your Life 30:10

1M ago30:10

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, When you ask, “How may I be of service?” the Divine begins to move through you. Swami Shankarananda teaches that true happiness arises when we live in service to others—what yogis call Karma Yoga. Modern science now confirms what the ancient teachings have long known: service brings meaning, connection, and fulfillment…

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Best of Awake in the World: Betrayal, Awakening, and Living in a Burning House 1:05:33

1M ago1:05:33

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Roshi Pat Enkyo O’Hara talks about the Lotus Sutra and the parable of the burning house. Even in the world of the dharma we can get caught up with playthings and forget that we're living in a burning house. It looks like we’re living in a comfortable place, but half the world is starving. It can be hard to see the suffering that is all around us.Re…

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How to Navigate Significant Change 40:16

2M ago40:16

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, When life is shifting your body, emotions, relationships, or even the world itself—it can feel overwhelming. This dialogue between Swami Nityananda and Acharya Kashi reminds us that deep within all change is something unchanging, steady, and wise. When we stay connected to that inner stillness, we can meet life’s waves…

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Best of Awake in the World: Introduction to Meditation: Sometimes Awake, Sometimes Asleep 58:23

2M ago58:23

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Michael teaches a one-day introduction to meditation workshop on how you can turn anything into a practice, even a bike lock. Sometimes awake, sometimes asleep; sometimes sun, sometimes moon. Recorded on May 14, 2011.The Awake in the World podcast is brought to you by the generosity of our amazing Patreon supporters, making it possible for us to ke…

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65. Healing Ancestral Trauma & Karmic Debts: A Conversation with Edit B. Kiss(64 mins) 1:04:12

2M ago1:04:12

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, I sit down with Edit B Kiss, an energy healer and transformational coach, to explore deep trauma healing, karmic patterns, and spiritual growth. We dive into the power of Reiki, Karma Yoga, and 8th Chakra meditation to release ancestral trauma and bre…

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How to Break Your Negative Thinking 24:23

2M ago24:23

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, Heaven and hell aren’t far-off places—they’re inner states we step into through our thoughts, choices, and awareness. Swami Shankarananda reminds us that when we choose love, clarity, and kindness, we step into heaven.When we cling to self-judgment or fear, we reinforce limitation. The power to shift your experience is…

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Are You Creating Your Own Hell? 25:01

2M ago25:01

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, Feeling stuck or mentally cluttered? This teaching reminds us that our inner world shapes our experience far more than outer circumstances.Every thought is an invitation—am I creating flow or friction? Peace or pressure? When we choose love, clarity, and goodwill, we align with the energy of heaven—right here, right no…

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64. Yoga Nidra to Integrate 10 Sefirot: Kabbalistic Meditation #8 (52 mins) 52:13

2M ago52:13

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, you will be guided through a deep rest practice that integrates the pathways of the Kabbalistic energy centers (the sefirot). These mystical elements reveal how divine energy flows into and through you, facilitating a deeper connection with your soul's au…

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Best of Awake in the World: Aim & Allow: How Mindfulness of Breathing Helps Us Manage Expectations 38:29

2M ago38:29

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In this Best of episode, Michael explains how the meditation we need is the “initial application of attention,” then “sustained application” so that we cultivate a spacious field in which thoughts and sensations can come and go. Sometimes blessings are all over the place and we miss them. Toronto, Ontario. Recorded May 3, 2017.The Awake in the Worl…

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How to Heal from Trauma 38:42

2M ago38:42

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, Pain is part of being human, but suffering doesn’t have to be. The yogic and Buddhist teachings remind us that while we may not avoid the first arrow of pain, we can choose not to shoot the second arrow of self-blame, judgment, or regret. Noticing what we feel is the first step to transformation.With awareness, we can …

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Best of Awake in the World: Mindfulness, Memory, and Fantasy 58:03

2M ago58:03

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Looking at early Pali texts, Michael tries to recover the original and fuller meaning of mindfulness from its current usage in the west. "Mindfulness establishes the presence of the object and thereby makes it available to scrutiny and discernment."Recorded at Centre of Gravity, Toronto. October 29, 2013.The Awake in the World podcast is brought to…

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63. Yoga Nidra for Embodied Manifestation (Malkhut): Kabbalistic Meditation #7 (35 mins) 35:34

2M ago35:34

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this soothing episode, we explore the final emanation on the Tree of Life, Malkchut, associated with the Divine Feminine/Shekhina and the concept of embodied manifestation of sacred sovereignty. In this episode of Na'aleh Yoga, you’re invited into the sacred stillness …

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Trouble Getting Rid of Your Thoughts While Meditating? Try This. 21:14

3M ago21:14

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, Many of us have been taught that a quiet mind is the goal of meditation. But the mind’s movement isn’t a mistake. Thoughts are part of being human. Instead of fearing them, what if we welcomed them with playfulness and curiosity, like a child jumping joyfully into a pile of leaves?Meditation isn’t about stopping the mi…

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62. Yoga Nidra for Grounding & Stability (Yesod): Kabbalistic Meditation #6 (32 mins) 32:45

3M ago32:45

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This yoga nidra explores the Kabbalistic emanation of Yesod, a spiritual bridge connecting the seen and unseen. Yesod serves as a meeting place where the energies of higher sefirot (emanations) of lovingkindness, inner strength, balance, endurance, and gratitude converge …

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Best of Awake in the World: Raw Fear is a Dot in Space 34:18

3M ago34:18

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In this Best of episode, Michael reflects on how more people seem to be afraid of uncertainty than they are of physical pain. If we do something about our own pain, we can connect with the pain of others. 50% of our practice should be inward and 50% in our environment. Recorded March 28, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.The Awake in the World podcast i…

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How Being a Student of Love Prepares You for Life 31:01

3M ago31:01

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, When we feel distant from the Divine, scripture can become a mirror. Each character reflecting something within us. Swami Shankarananda taught that the magi represent the part of us that longs to offer what is most precious, while Herod reveals the ego’s fear of the light we carry. And yet, within each of us is also th…

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61. Yoga Nidra for Soft Glow & Gratitude (Hod): Kabbalistic Meditation #5 (31 mins) 31:12

3M ago31:12

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This illuminating Yoga Nidra practice, guides you through the Kabbalistic Sefirah of Hod, inviting you into the heart of divine humility, receptivity, and splendor. As you let go of efforts and enter into the fluid state between sleep and wakefulness, experience the gentl…

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Best of Awake in the World: Love, Death, And Oak Trees In The Garden 53:43

3M ago53:43

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In this episode of Best of Awake in the World, While on silent retreat, Michael Stone reflects on the Zen koan "Oak Tree in the Garden," exploring meditation as a politics of love. He also shares a moving account of the Buddha’s final moments. Recorded at True North Insight, Ontario — April 19, 2014.The Awake in the World podcast is brought to you …

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Justice & Mercy: The Yogi's Guide 36:02

3M ago36:02

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, What we put into the world comes back to us. Not as punishment, but as reflection. Just like a canyon echoes our voice without judgment, the universe mirrors our consciousness with the same neutrality. If we want peace, we must send out peace. True transformation asks us to let the fire of awareness melt away the inner…

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60. Yoga Nidra for Confidence & Purpose (Netzach): Kabbalistic Meditation #4 (31 mins) 31:33

3M ago31:33

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, you are guided on a transformative journey into the Kabbalistic sefira of Netzach, the emanation of endurance, confidence, and eternity. As the fourth of the seven lower divine emanations, Netzach represents the soul's relentless progression towards reali…

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Best of Awake in the World : Making Friends with Your Mind 49:05

3M ago49:05

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In this insightful Best of Awake in the World episode, Michael delves into how the mind works, the benefits—and limitations—of meditation, and why it’s not always the right fit for everyone. He explores karma, the psychology of delayed gratification, and touches on topics like borderline personality. You’ll also learn the difference between meditat…

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Why Intentions Matter 16:58

3M ago16:58

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, Every time you choose to align with your heartfelt intention, you’re strengthening it, not just for yourself, but for the whole world. Peace isn’t something you have to find outside of you; it’s something you reconnect with by choosing it, moment by moment. Your sincere presence matters. True belonging and peace begins…

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Best of Awake in the World: How We Rescue Each Other 44:08

3M ago44:08

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Michael begins with talking about finding simplicity in meditation practice; stepping back from the details of thinking to notice the subjective experience of awareness; and then he launches into a discussion about grieving and loss and how we can never get satisfaction when we make war on ourselves or others. He ends by talking about how loss is p…

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59. Yoga Nidra for Balance & Harmonious Healing (Tiferet): Kabbalistic Meditation #3 (35 mins) 35:18

3M ago35:18

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This practice focuses on the third sefirah-- emanation based on Kabbalistic teachings-- Tiferet. Radiating from the heart center, Tiferet described as the heart of the tree of life and offers a space where compassion thrives within boundaries, creating harmony instead of …

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How to Heal When you Feel Cut Off 29:40

3M ago29:40

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, "All that matters is what God wants." These words, spoken by Swami Shankarananda in his final days, hold a profound truth. Our existence—every breath, every moment—is a gift from the Divine. To recognize this is to let go of fear and surrender fully to love. How can we open our hearts so completely that the Divine flow…

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58. Yoga Nidra for Inner Strength & Boundaries (Gevurah): Kabbalistic Sefirot Meditation #2 (31 mins) 31:52

4M ago31:52

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this episode, delve into a Yoga Nidra practice dedicated to the exploration of Gevurah, second of the lower seven sefirot, energetic emanations from Kabbalistic teachings. This practice is created to explore your inner strength, boundaries, and give direction to the en…

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Transforming Negativity into Positivity 14:55

4M ago14:55

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, The feeling of negativity can feel overwhelming, but it’s important to remember that emotions are just energy, they can shift and transform. In this short talk, Swami Nityananda explore how to release the grip of inner criticism or negativity by allowing our emotions to move through us. Instead of holding onto judgment…

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If You’re Struggling with Low Self-Worth - Watch This 38:10

4M ago38:10

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, You were born whole, perfect, and radiant—this is the truth of who you are. From the yogic tradition to the words of Jesus and the Psalms, spiritual teachings remind us again and again: You are divine. You are a child of immortal bliss. You don’t need to earn your worth—it’s your very nature. Let this reflection guide …

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Best of Awake in the World: Strain in the Heart 1:05:43

4M ago1:05:43

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Do you have a mind that can meet what’s unpleasant?In this deeply reflective talk from October 30, 2012, Michael Stone explores the inner tension that draws us to the path of practice. He weaves together insights from Carl Jung, the experience of boredom, the discipline of meditation and even a story from his Bar Mitzvah. With characteristic warmth…

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57. Yoga Nidra for Lovingkindness-Chesed: Kabbalistic Sefirot Meditation #1 (30 mins) 30:00

4M ago30:00

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest+ Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... This transformative Yoga Nidra journey activates the Kabbalistic emanation of Lovingkindness--the Sefirah of Chesed--to nurture your mind, body, and soul, exploring the depths of inner peace and emotional resilience. As you connect with the Kabbalistic teachings on the ab…

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56. Embodied Kabbalah & Yoga Nidra: A Conversation with Rav Benji Elson (70 mins) 1:10:49

4M ago1:10:49

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Rav Benji Elson, whose work bridges Kabbalistic wisdom, nature-based spirituality, psychological healing, and personal transformation. Rav Benji is the author of Dance of the Omer, a book exploring the mystical journey of…

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How to Overcome Fear 25:02

4M ago25:02

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, "All that matters is what God wants." These words, spoken by Swami Shankarananda in his final days, hold a profound truth. Our existence—every breath, every moment—is a gift from the Divine. To recognize this is to let go of fear and surrender fully to love. How can we open our hearts so completely that the Divine flow…

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Best of Awake in the World : Pranayama 1:24:10

4M ago1:24:10

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In this Best of Awake in the World episode, Michael Stone and Grant Hutchinson teach the ways yogic breathing returns the nervous system to "factory settings." Topics include ujjayii pranayama, the palette, the spine and viola pranayama. Pranayama is a practice of settling your attention on your breath. As attention becomes balanced, so too does th…

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What to Do If You Feel Worried 27:50

4M ago27:50

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Dear Feel Love Now Community, Worry is one of the most harmful emotions we carry. It keeps us entangled, caught in patterns that drain our energy and peace. But how do we untangle this web of thoughts? The Buddha’s timeless wisdom in the Jata Sutta reminds us that integrity, mindfulness, and discernment dissolve these inner knots. When we turn with…

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Best of Awake in the World : Relax Your Mind 50:20

4M ago50:20

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Michael Stone talks on the importance of relaxing your mind and how patience and relaxation give rise to enthusiasm. The talk is based on chapter 8 of Shantideva's Guide to a Bodhisattva's Way of Life. Ways of seeing your parents, how deep concentration arises through relaxation, and how to glide with breathing. Recorded at Centre of Gravity, Toron…

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55. Ancient Yoga + Modern Science: Conversation with Sulappagari Suman (68 mins) 1:08:00

4M ago1:08:00

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NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake... In this jam-packed enlightening episode, Ruthie welcomes Sulappagari Suman, founder of Aadyantha Academy, an internationally recognized yoga teacher and therapist from India, to explore the profound depths of yoga. Together, they unravel yoga not only as a spiritual p…

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