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 Sep 20241h 1min
Exploring Samadhi (Part 1)
In this episode, Michael investigates Chapter 4 of the Yoga Sutra, focusing on the concept of Samadhi, a state of meditative consciousness. Discover how Patanjali presents samadhi as both a process an...
8 Sep 202441min
Illness & Strength
Michael teaches the distinction between pain and suffering and how everything is about healing. He explores the psychology behind these often intertwined experiences through the lens of one of the Bud...
1 Sep 202458min
8 Limbs: Unveiling Our True Selves
In the second part of our dharma talk series, Michael builds upon our previous discussion on the Eight Limbs of Yoga and the Bhagavad Gita. Reflecting on how our actions and relationships influence ou...
25 Aug 202457min
The 8 Limbs: Suggestions for Living Wisely
In this episode, Michael explores how the 8 limbs of yoga and their connections to everyday life form a continuous circle rather than a straight line. He explains that the Yamas are not commandments, ...
18 Aug 202446min
Commitment: Embodied Perception
In this episode, Michael explores how our identities—shaped by body, gender, and culture—inform our worldview. He engages with experts and everyday thinkers to deepen our understanding of these comple...
11 Aug 20241h 18min
The Human Parts Of Our Life
In this episode, Michael explores the intersection of personal experience and spiritual practice. He discusses the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on Chapter 10, where Arjuna faces an inner conflict as he see...
4 Aug 20241h 9min
Best of Awake in the World: Free to be Nobody
In this Best of Awake in the World episode on freedom and discipline, Michael explores how genuine freedom is achieved by peeling away the deeply ingrained habits of self-creation, such as striving, i...
29 Jul 20241h 12min
