From Addiction to True Inner Peace - The Way of the Yogi

The SoberAwakening Podcast

In this episode of the Sober Awakening Podcast, Tim Lyons interviews Zach Sanders, a spiritual coach and expert in yoga. They discuss Zach's journey through addiction, hitting rock bottom, and his subsequent spiritual awakening. Zach shares insights on the importance of breathwork, meditation, and understanding energy and chakras in the healing process. The conversation emphasizes the significance of living in the present, surrendering to life, and the power of intuition and spiritual gifts. Zach also provides practical steps for beginners looking to start their spiritual journey.

takeaways

• Zach experienced addiction as a way to escape pain.
• Hitting rock bottom led to a spiritual awakening.
• Breathwork is essential for calming the mind.
• Meditation helps in observing thoughts without attachment.
• Understanding chakras is key to energy healing.
• Spiritual psychosis can occur when escaping reality through spirituality.
• Surrendering to life brings peace and clarity.
• Practical steps can help beginners in their spiritual journey.
• Intuition and spiritual gifts develop through inner work.
• Everything is vibration, and we are all connected.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sober Awakening and Guest Introduction

03:16 Zach's Journey Through Addiction

08:44 The Turning Point: Loss and Realization

13:40 The Decision to Seek Inner Peace

16:10 Exploring Spirituality and Its Challenges

21:20 The Search for Enlightenment and Guidance

24:58 Encountering Spiritual Psychosis

30:52 Finding a True Guru and Healing

35:38 Understanding Energy and Kundalini

39:38 Living in Alignment with the Divine

44:30 The Power of Acceptance

45:55 Meditation for Beginners

50:14 Breathwork and Energy Regulation

50:39 Understanding Chakras

54:42 Healing Through Sensation Awareness

57:58 Reprogramming the Mind

01:00:10 Spiritual Gifts and Intuition

01:07:10 Connecting with the Divine