Today's episode takes us to ISHTA meditation class for a talk about how Tantra offers us not just an escape, but a way to bring our wisdom into life to help both ourselves and the world. Listen to the talk, or stay on for the meditation practice, too. Please come to our retreat! Calling on Your Practice Now:A Hamptons retreat with Mona Anand, Wendy…

In today's episode, Wendy Newton, Mona Anand, and I discuss why we're hosting a retreat in the Hamptons May 27-30. We talk about the value of sangha — intentional spiritual community, the power of satsang — speaking about our highest truths, and the importance of fun and wonder when we're facing challenge. Join us for this conversation here, and th…

Mona Anand, a co-owner of ISHTA Yoga, and I took teacher training together, but we both intended it to help us learn more about yoga. We both think of teacher training as training to be a yogi — to understand more deeply what it means to have and draw on this powerful practice. In today's episode, we discuss training in general, and highlight aspec…

Thoughts about our chaotic time, and how the philosophical symbol of the "granthis," or knots can help us move from fear and anger toward clarity and perspective. I mention the ISHTA Meditation Training that will be led by Alan Finger, Sarah Finger, and myself March 25-28. I mention a book on better communications between liberals and conservatives…

Today's episode is a meditation that begins with a talk about an aspect of sattva, the balanced action that is difficult to grasp in a world of constant motion. I share some ideas from quantum physics and from author Byron Katie to serve as analogs to what are doing we when we're not so wrapped up in our stories. You can join Peter in person or onl…

In today's episode, we go to ISHTA Yoga for meditation class. The meditation is based around three mudras and taps into what Tantra yoga calls dahar akasha, or the cave of the heart wherein Universal Consciousness abides as our whole Self. You can take class in person or online with Peter at ISHTA Yoga. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon.com…

In this episode, I talk with Brian McLaren, an old friend and well-respected spiritual voice about his new book, Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart. I was so moved by his book that I asked Brian to discuss it for listeners of Peter's Podcast. The book doesn't focus on gloom and doom, though Brian provides a clear context …

In this episode, Wendy and I talk about the Four Keys and the Yamas/Niyamas, two oft-quoted and oft-misunderstood parts of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, which Wendy worked on with Alan Finger to create a Tantric interpretation. These will be the topics of our retreat to Key Largo this February. More info about the retreat is at peterferko.com/retre…

Best wishes to you and your family. Some thoughts on Indigenous Peoples' Day and Thanksgiving. I'm grateful for the chance to talk with you about real yoga, actual happiness, and deep living. Wendy and I are planning a retreat in the Florida Keys in February. Keep posted for more details. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon! Thank you Namaste…

I share some thoughts for those with feelings of having lost the election. I refer to the book Tantra: The Path of Ecstasy by Georg Feuerstein. More on the Stages of Grief at https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief Namaste.By Peter Ferko

Today's podcast is a yoga nidra practice, which is a meditation done lying down. Yoga nidra is very helpful at helping you relax or fall asleep. The meditation is about 20 minutes long and can be done on a yoga mat, on a couch or in bed. If you need to get up after the practice, you might want to set an alarm so you don't fall asleep for too long! …

In this episode, I chat a bit about how the Bhagavad Gita, which I consider a kind of human being instruction manual, gives guidance about the qualities of someone who is more "divine" vs. someone more "demonic." Since our political situation has become one where the opposite sides are so at odds, I thought Chapter 16 of the Gita could provide a li…

Tantra Philosophy gave us a definition of reality that considers everything as a path to learning that we are just right as we are, that there is nothing better. Today's pod is a meditation class. Listen to the intro or join in the meditation practice! You can take class with Peter at ISHTA Yoga in person or online. Please support Peter's Podcast o…

Barack Obama has his music list; I have mine. Here are 21 songs that have been in heavy rotation this past Spring and summer. Hope you find something to enjoy. If you'd like to listen to the full songs, you can find the playlists on Tidal and on Spotify. Namaste!By Peter Ferko

Join Wendy Newton for a preview of her course on the Yoga Sutras. Next up Vibhutti Pada. This fascinating part of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali describes what comes from your practice, or to use one translation: the gifts of yoga! Course details at ISHTA Yoga Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon! Thank you.…

I discuss yoga training, lineage, and sound healing and meditation with teacher Lindsay Monal. Lindsay Monal is an ISHTA Yoga Graduate, Reiki Master, and Sound Meditation Facilitator. She regularly offers classes and teacher trainings in North Jersey and New York City, and hosts international yoga and meditation retreats a few times each year. Lind…

Sometimes we get fancy with meditation techniques, but today we keep it simple with a practice of breath awareness. Give a listen, and then take the practice for a spin when you feel the need to shift gears, calm down, or get focused before doing something important. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon. Namaste!…

A quick thought on pausing the news cycle for our own mental well-being...By Peter Ferko

In today's episode, you can join Peter at ISHTA Yoga for an introductory talk about mantra, or stay tuned for the full meditation practice. You can join Peter in person or online at ISHTA Yoga. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon! NamasteBy Peter Ferko

In today's episode, Wendy Newton and I trade ideas for overcoming overwhelm! See this episode on video on YouTube/@peterspodcast. You can take classes, workshops and trainings with Peter and Wendy. See https://linktr.ee/peterferko for links to ISHTA Yoga and other events. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon. Thank you! Namaste.…

ISHTA Yogiraj Wendy Newton talks about her upcoming course and shares some insights on the Yoga Sutras. More info on the course at ISHTAYoga.com Namaste!By Peter Ferko

I share a few tips on how to approach asana, and how to do a powerful, simple vinyasa: the Sun Breath. This episode of Peter's Podcast is also a video. Check it out on YouTube/@peterspodcast Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon. Thank you! NamasteBy Peter Ferko

Today we head to meditation class for Shakti Chalani, a beautiful practice that traditionally uses the image of a snake to represent kundalini shakti — the movement from the earthbound to the transcendent perspective. Alan Finger taught us a form of this alternative, which uses a sprouting flower. I think it's a perfect image for Spring. Enjoy the …

Join me in class for a meditation on the cycles of life.By Peter Ferko

We're off to class for a talk and a meditation on the granthis, with a nod to Tay Tay.By Peter Ferko