Sivana Podcast: Eastern Spirituality, Yoga Philosophy, And Conscious Living

The Human Design system is a synthesis of several ancient systems, integrating aspects of Astrology, the I Ching, the Chakras, and the Kabbalah. In this episode we chat with experts Chetan Parykyn and Carola Eastwood, about the Human Design system and how it can help you navigate your daily life. How we can use it to get to know ourselves and others? Will it help with our relationships? We'll explore these ideas and more in this mind expanding episode! Chetan Parkyn and Carola Eastwood recently published their latest book, Book of Destinies: Discover the Life You Were Born to Live, through New World Library, which can be found at all major outlets. Having been involved with Human Design since the early 90s, Chetan and Carola give one-on-one and partnership readings, counseling sessions and teach workshops and seminars worldwide. Special Guests: Chetan Parkyn and Carola Eastwood www.humandesignforusall.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivan

Most people are familiar with the seven chakra system, but is it the only one? Is the oldest? Where does the seven chakra system come from and does Patanjali's Yoga Sutra ever mention the word chakra? If you have been wanting to know more about the chakra system, this episode will answer many of your questions! Join us with scholar and yogi, Chris Tompkins, as we discuss the origins of the chakra system and how understanding its context and history can empower us to utilize this amazing system more effectively in our practice and lives.  Special Guest: Chris Tompkins www.shaivayoga.com www.yogavidhi.org www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-ancient-roots-of-sun-saluation-yoga-vinyasa-india#/ Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com Enter to win our weekly contests at: www.sivanaspirit.com/contest/

It's easy to get stuck thinking that in order to help people you need more time, more money, more help yourself... But being kind doesn't need to cost anything that you don't already have. Perhaps you've heard the phrase: think globally, act locally. Well, we don't need to save the entire world or create a coalition of compassion; we can start with simple acts of kindness with the people we encounter in our daily lives. Kindness itself can be a spiritual practice. Join us with Suzie Abels, author of Kindness on a Budget, as we discuss simple ways to practice kindness and compassion with everyone around you, no matter where you find yourself in life.  Special Guest: Suzie Abels www.suzieabelsauthor.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com Enter to win our weekly contests at: www.sivanaspirit.com/contest/

The Heart of Recognition is a sublime 11th Century Tantric text that beautifully synthesizes many threads within the Tantric traditions. Join us with Scholar, Teacher, Yogi and Author, Christopher "Hareesh" Wallis as we dive into this incredible text and explain its importance within the context of both the ancient and modern practices and understandings of yoga. We discuss why these understandings are important today, how these teachings can apply to our modern lives, and much more! Special Guest: Christopher "Hareesh" Wallis www.tantrikstudies.org www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-recognition-sutras-meditation#/ Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com Enter to win our weekly contests at: www.sivanaspirit.com/contest/  

No, this episode is not about nudity, but rather begs the question of what it means to be brave in the face of vulnerability and fear. Fear is a human trait known to us all, but the real question is what do we do with fear? Do we let it consume us? Stifle us? Or use it as the very fuel to propel us further. Join us with Emily Ann Peterson, musician, teacher, author, and host of the Bare Naked Bravery podcast, as we discuss what it means to be brave in the world today.   Special Guest: Emily Ann Peterson www.emilyannpeterson.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com Enter to win our weekly contests at: www.sivanaspirit.com/contest/  

Many cultures across time have understood and valued breathing and meditation. Taoism and Yoga also pay particular attention to saliva. But why? Did you know there is a connection between stress and dry mouth? Between your parasympathetic nervous system and saliva? A Scientist at the Medical University of South Carolina has been researching what's in our saliva, and what changes happen during meditation and breathing exercises. Join us with Sundara Balasubramanian as he shares his research and helpful tips on how to take advantage of his amazing findings that validate what yogis have known for centuries!   Special Guest: Sundara Balasubramanian www.pranascience.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com Enter to win our weekly contests at: www.sivanaspirit.com/contest/  

With yoga's gaining popularity in the West, how do we approach some of the lofty claims about yoga? How do we know what's actually true versus what's a false or unproven claim? Join us as we chat with Ariana Rabinovitch, yoga teacher and co-author of Exposing Yoga Myths: Vol 1., as we discuss some of the more prevalent myths within modern postural yoga as it's practiced in the West. We also discuss an exciting new project that Ariana is creating to help make the hordes of current scientific research about yoga more accessible to the public and easier for everyone to understand. Enter to win our weekly contests at: www.sivanaspirit.com/contest/ Special Guest: Ariana Rabinovitch www.arianayoga.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com        

Do you struggle with money? While a lot of people talk about abundance, before you can change your relationship to money, you have to explore why you struggle with money in the first place. Do you have a basic financial literacy? How organized are you with your finances and what sorts of healthy financial habits do you have in place? Join us with Lindsay Sacks, as we discuss financial freedom and talk about multi-layered approaches to healing your relationship with money. Lindsay Sacks left her corporate accounting job years ago to follow her passions and help people change their relationship to money and success, organize their finances, and gain financial freedom.  Special Guest: Lindsay Sacks www.liveblissmarketing.com www.facebook.com/groups/thefreelanceschool Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com  

For many, our inner critic can routinely sabotage our life and relationships, constantly telling us that we are never good enough... Can we quiet this inner critic? Is it a voice worth integrating? And how do mindfulness and compassion impact our relationship with both the inner and outer critic? Join us as we chat with meditation teacher and therapist, Mark Coleman, about ways to work with our inner critic to help us live more joyous and prosperous lives. Mark Coleman is the author of Make Peace with Your Mind and Awake in the Wild.  He is the founder of the Mindfulness Institute and has guided students on five continents as a corporate consultant, counselor, meditation teacher, and wilderness guide. Special Guest: Mark Coleman www.awakeinthewild.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com  

Greek Philosophers are often praised for their intellect and logic, but what if there was a deeper, more spiritual side to these great thinkers that's not often taught in schools? Greek Philosophers not only had contact with, but sought out yogis, sages, and teachers from Indian, Egyptian, and Persian cultures. They practiced meditation, vegetarianism, and often believed in concepts of karma and reincarnation. Join us on this exciting conversation with Linda Johnsen about the links between ancient Greek and Roman philosophers and the mystical traditions of the near and far east.  Linda Johnsen, author of Lost Masters: Rediscovering the Mysticism of the Ancient Greek Philosophers, is a long time student of religious philosophy. She holds degrees in Eastern and Western Psychology, and has post-graduate training in theology and Sanskrit. She is the award winning author of eight books on spirituality, including Daughters of the Goddess: The Women Saints of India, and has hundreds of articles that have appeared in

Are you a procrastinator or perfectionist? What happens when you feel stuck and unable to move forward? The truth is, we all feel stuck from time to time, but what can we do to move past it? Join us with Sam Bennett, as she describes tools to help us when we feel overwhelmed, stagnant, or frustrated. We also discuss the importance of self care, goal setting, boundaries, and more. Sam Bennett is the author of Start Right Where You Are and Get It Done. She created The Organized Artist Company to help creative people get unstuck and achieve their goals. She is a writer, actor, teacher, and creativity/productivity specialist who has counseled thousands of artists and entrepreneurs on their way to success.   Special Guest: Sam Bennett www.startrightwhereyouare.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com  

What is actually happening when we breathe? Chances are, that if you've been to a yoga class, you've heard that we don't breath enough. But what if that's not entirely accurate? What if taking a deep breath isn't what you think it is or what you actually need? Doesa breath through the nose effect us differently than a breath through the mouth? Join us with author and teacher, Patrick McKeown, as we discuss these questions and more. We'll learn how can changing the way we breath can reduce stress and increasing performance, as well as even change the look of your face! If you've been wanting to know more about the breath, this is the episode for you! Special Guest: Patrick McKeown www.buteykoclinic.com   Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com  

Singing and chanting have the power to affect us physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually, but where does one begin? Do you have to sing in Sanskrit or in another ancient language in order to receive the benefits of chanting? Join us in this episode as we talk with Girish, a world famous musician and teacher, about the power of chanting and how it can radically improve our lives.  Girish is a musician, author and teacher. He has created multiple solo albums, and has played regularly with other well known artists like Krishna Das, Dave Stringer, Snatam Kaur, Wah! and more. He recently came out with his first book, Music and Mantra: The Yoga of Mindful Singing for Health, Happiness, Peace, and Prosperity, which provides a wonderful opportunity for readers to dive more deeply into the profound practices of mantra and music! Special Guest: Girish www.girishmusic.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com  

What if animals, plants and trees could talk? What if we could listen? In a time where the rise of technology and our modern lifestyles may threaten our connection to the natural world, it's important that we find ways to stay connected to nature.  Join us with Amelia Kinkade, animal "whisperer", author and one of the leading psychics in America, as we discuss how to get more in touch with nature and the animals around us. She offers a hopeful message about how we can all connect more deeply to the natural world and its inhabitants, and how we can be part of a growing solution, instead of a continued problem. Special Guest: Amelia Kinkade www.ameliakinkade.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com    

Yoga has meant a lot of things to a lot of people throughout Indian history. What it means to people has changed even more since yoga has spread across the world. How do we define yoga today? Do we need to define yoga? What is happening to yoga in the West?  Join us with author, teacher, ayurvedic consultant and cultural critic, Matthew Remski, as we dive into this important topic. Matthew has been doing great work within the yoga community with the WAWADIA Project (What Are We Actually Doing In Asana) and other projects he's involved with. His keen insights and thoughtful reflections are a welcome addition to yoga in the modern age. Special Guest: Matthew Remski www.matthewremski.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com  

The practice of yoga postures (asana) within Hatha Yoga is by far the most widely practiced type of yoga in the Western World today. What is its purpose? Does all yoga need to be therapeutic? Why do people get injured? Is there a difference in how different styles of yoga (Iyengar and Ashtanga as an example) view the practice of postures? Join us with Steven Weiss, a holistic chiropractor, nutritionist, yoga therapist and teacher, as well as author of the book The Injury Free Yoga Practice, as we dive into a conversation about the postural practices of yoga and it's implications in our lives. Special Guest: Steven Weiss www.yogainjuryanatomyalignment.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com  

Presence, mindfulness, these are words we hear a lot, but what does it really mean to be present and mindful? Are there ways to cultivate a more active engaged presence in life? Join us with Thomas. M. Sterner, author, musician and athlete, as we explore what it means to be fully engaged in every aspect of your life. Thomas M. Sterner is the author of multiple books, including The Practicing Mind and Fully Engaged., and speaks around the world on developing focus and discipline. Special Guest: Thomas M. Sterner www.tomsterner.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com  

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda have both been around since antiquity. While the two grew in their own separate ways, their nearby cultural connections meant that they likely influenced each another. What similarities are there between these two holistic sciences? What are their big differences? Join us with Dr. Prana Gogia, Acupuncturist and Ayurvedic Practitioner, as we discuss these two fascinating forms of medicine and learn more about how they can benefit us in our daily lives. Special Guest: Dr. Prana Gogia www.pranajiacupuncture.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanapodcast.com  

Join us with Katie Brauer, as we dive into how yoga can empower people in their lives and explore what it's like being a yoga teacher today. Most yoga classes are being taught by newer teachers with limited education. When do we start to expect a higher standard in how yoga teachers are trained? What might that look like for teachers and students? How is the scenery of how yoga is taught in the West already changing? We'll explore these topics and more! Originally from Sydney Australia, a former Professional Snowboarder, International Yoga Teacher, Inspirational Speaker and Creative Leader, Katie Brauer is a trail blazer with a modern and empowering approach to self inquiry, personal development and transformation. Combining two decades of experience, Katie is known as a teacher of teachers and is a featured teacher on Gaiam TV as well as a regular speaker and teacher at large festivals. In her classes, workshops and trainings, she works with Olympians, professional athletes, celebrities and everyone in betwe

Join us with our guest, Russill Paul, spiritual teacher, musician, and author of The Yoga of Sound, as we discuss the power of sound, vibration and mantra to affect every aspect of our lives. If you are interested in incorporating mantra into your life, you'll enjoy Russill's insights and understandings of this incredible and ancient practice. In this episode, we'll also explore the four streams of sonic mysticism, explain what a sonic community is, and much more!    Special Guest: Russill Paul www.russillpaul.com Host: Ashton Szabo www.anatomyofliving.com Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper Producer: Benn Mendelson www.sivanaspirit.com