Only Fools Understand Yoga
In this talk Michael describes ujjayi breathing as a meditative practice, explains that the goal of yoga is not samadhi, and argues that “realization” automatically cycles back to the yamas—and demand...
16 Apr 20231h 16min
Are Stiff People Less Awake?
Michael speaks about the eight limbs of Ashtanga and how to practice them. He argues for the importance of a sitting practice as well as asana. (Unfortunately the last half of this talk failed to reco...
9 Apr 202320min
Best of Awake in the World: Not Being Possessive and the Gift of Fearlessness
This week we're revisiting a favourite Awake in the World podcast episode. Michael Stone gives a talk during the ethics course about the precept of Aparigraha, and using our imagination. Recorded at C...
2 Apr 202351min
Vande Gurunam
In this talk inspired by “bowing to reality,” Michael covers impermanence, story-telling and his view of the three most common ways we try to deal with our dukkha. Recorded on September 21, 2007.
26 Mar 20231h 28min
Let It Be
Michael talks about Patanjali, subject/object duality, and the meaning of nirodha. Recorded on September 29, 2007.
19 Mar 202332min
Focus on the Calm Part of the Breath
A twenty-minute guided meditation on breath-centered mindfulness. Recorded on October 31, 2009.
12 Mar 202322min
Peace in the Breath, Stillness in the Ground
In this guided mindfulness-of-the-body practice Michael focuses on feeling the ground, the breath, the support of the posture and a sense of buoyancy within stability. Recorded on October 30, 2009.
5 Mar 202329min
"To Swallow Myself in Ceaseless Flow"
Michael explains Patanjali’s take on subduing the causes of suffering in their gross and subtle forms (Pada 2, 10-12) and how this differs from our modern psychological viewpoint. Recorded on October ...
26 Feb 202353min
