Best of Awake in the World: Moment To Moment Non-Stop Flow
In this Best of Awake in the World episode Michael speaks about bowing, forms of practice, gratitude, extending meditation beyond the cushion, and appreciating the practice of others during silent ret...
31 Loka 202455min
Best of Awake in the World: Letting Go of Expectations & Having the Last Word
In this Best of Awake in the World episode, Michael begins his teaching on concentration techniques by connecting attention with the body. He emphasizes understanding the expectations we place on ours...
22 Loka 202436min
Best of Awake in the World: From Fear to Sympathy
In this Best of Awake in the World episode, Michael examines how to meet others who are in fear or anxiety, how to help anxious kids, how to validate the feelings of other people without exacerbating ...
18 Loka 202447min
Best of Awake in the World: You Can’t Make A Person Into a Buddha
In this Best of Awake in the World episode, Michael explores practicing without an idea of gain, the Universal Self, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, the Buddha and Shunryu Suzuki. How can you blend your bre...
11 Loka 202453min
Ego & Essence: Cultivating Connection
Michael examines the fragile nature of the self while questioning how our egos—rooted in fear and craving—can create barriers to true togetherness. Through mindful attention to the present moment, we ...
2 Loka 202433min
The Paradoxes of Commitment and the Human Experience
In this episode, Michael examines the struggle between our intentions and the distractions that often arise when we seek to make meaningful changes in our lives. Drawing on thought-provoking examples—...
26 Syys 202457min
25 Minute Guided Ashtanga Meditation
Michael leads a 25-minute guided meditation class that begins with the beautiful chanting of the Ashtanga Yoga Prayer. This practice encourages you to bring your awareness inward, grounding your gaze ...
18 Syys 202427min
Exploring Samadhi (part 2)
In the second half of our exploration into Chapter 4 of the Yoga Sutra, Michael illuminates the distinction between our transient experiences and the underlying pure awareness that observes them. By r...
15 Syys 20241h 1min
