Tantra & Yoga with Anuttara
by Anuttara Ashram
"Tantra and Yoga" takes you right to our Yoga Hall nestled in the northern mountains of British Columbia. Your hosts are Artemis and Bhairav, practitioners and teachers in the Shivoham Tantra Lineage with 35+ years of combined experience. Speaking to contemplations and questions from spiritual seekers like yourself, this podcast answers fundamental questions along the path to truth. Pour yourself a tea, light an incense, and join us in the Yoga Hall.Learn more about Anuttara Ashram and School here: https://www.anuttara.org/
Episodes
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The Tantric Path of Awakening
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: The tantric path of awakening The three phases of awakening...
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The Tantric Approach to Desire
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: Why renunciation of sexuality isn’t for everyone The Tantric...
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Below the Surface of the Spiritual Mask
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: How much Sadhana is required Spiritual masks Unlocking your own...
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Two Wings of the Bird of Awakening
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: Bhakti and Jnana Yoga and how they complement each other on the...
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The Individual Within The Infinite
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss personality: How to detach from personality yet know yourself...
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Is Suffering Part of Spirituality?
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: Attachment to suffering Dealing with physical suffering Advaita...
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Mantra Matters
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: The importance of Mantra in the tantric path Relationship…
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The Art of Honoring Emotions
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: Moving through emotions The power of Shakti What is resonance…
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The Purpose of Prayer
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: The purpose of prayer The role of Bhakti Yoga Connecting to the...
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Befriending the Ego
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: The role of the ego Egotism vs egoism The dangers of spiritual...
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Does Practising Yoga Make You a "Good" Person?
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: Your unique role in the world Outwardly following spiritual...
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The Truth Behind Surrendering to the Heart
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: How to lead from the heart, whilst also navigating the...
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The Key to Making Lasting Changes
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: The Non-Dual Tantric approach of creating lasting internal…
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Life and Death: Where does it End?
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: Life and death from the perspective of Non-Dual Tantra Brahma,...
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The Role of The Guru
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: The role of a Guru Defining a teacher Is a Guru necessary on…
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Witness Consciousness vs. Trauma Response
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: Cultivating the Witness Consciousness The difference between...
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Triggers and Navigating the Shadow
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss: Guidance on how to embody kindness when triggers arise…
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Is true Selflessness possible? Exploring Karma Yoga and the idea of Self.
Welcome to Season 2 of the Anuttara Tantra and Yoga Podcast. The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions received by those who joined us for the 2022 season at the Ashram. In this episode Artemis and Bhairav discuss: The episodes for this season were inspired by the questions...
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34: What is Tantra?
In this episode, Bhairav answers the big question “What is Tantra?” This topic simply cannot be covered in a single podcast, though this episode gives you a solid introduction into the misinterpretations, philosophy, history, goal, and application of this thousand-year-old sacred tradition.…
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33: Sadness as a Gateway to the Infinite
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “When emotions arise, say sadness, is it recommended to just be with the emotion and not allow the physical expression, like tears?” This episode was recorded during a 5-day silent retreat which is part of our 300HR Tantra Yoga Teacher...
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32: How to Cultivate Longing on the Spiritual Path?
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “How do I cultivate genuine longing on the spiritual path?” This episode was recorded during a 5-day silent retreat which is part of our 300HR Tantra Yoga Teacher Training. They also reference a story of the inspiring Sahajananda which was...
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31: How to Discern Mind from Heart?
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “Everything must come out of awareness. So when we get ideas, what’s that process? And is there a difference between ideas that filter through the mind and through the heart?” This episode was recorded during a 5-day silent retreat which is...
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30: Silence, Awareness, & the Void
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “Is enlightenment just a continuous silence? A pure awareness of the void?” This episode was recorded during a 5-day silent retreat which was part of our 300HR Tantra Yoga Teacher Training. They speak about the space we might refer to as…
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29: What is Yoga?
In this episode, Artemis takes on the big question “What is Yoga?” And not just the physical practice, but what Yoga truly is in the deepest and most authentic sense. She speaks about the many ways to practice, what you don’t need to be a yogi, and the true benefits of a yoga practice which…
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28: Who Am I?
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “As we bring awareness to these aspects of ourselves that we have been identified with, and so much is dissolving so quickly of the understanding of who we are, everything I thought I knew about myself is kind of irrelevant now. And so now…
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27: Ashram Living Programs & Life in Off-Grid Spiritual Community
In this special episode, we are hearing from four of our community members about their experience in Anuttara's Ashram Living Program. Kayla, Ishvari, Ross, and Bhavani speak about how they first came to Anuttara Ashram, advice for making the most of your time in spiritual community, the pros and...
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26: Spiritual Ego (Pt. 2)
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “How to navigate withholding gifts from the world as I don’t want to feed the spiritual ego?” In part one of our discussion on the spiritual ego, we spoke about some ways you can sniff it out. Some common signs that the spiritual ego is at...
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25: Nataraj Chaitanya Interview
This episode is part of a series where we interview guest teachers and musicians who are featured on our SANGHA membership. Your host for this series is Ishvari Olivia Belanger. Ishvari values play, curiosity and devotion. She is an Anuttara Yoga & Meditation Teacher and a 200-hr YTT Facilitator....
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24: Spiritual Ego (Pt. 1)
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “Can you speak about the spiritual ego and how to distinguish it from truth?” The spiritual ego is so close to truth it can be very difficult to sniff out the difference. Here, they address common signs we may be acting from a spiritual…
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23: Spiritual Marriage
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “Can you speak about your spiritual union as partners? How does it help your practice?" They speak about being married by a living tantric master, Guruji Maharaj and the many blessings this spiritual union brings, some of which you might…
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22: Where Did our Paths Begin?
In this more casual and intimate episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “Where did your path begin?" From early experiences of God to first altars. From unintentionally living in India to buying the ashram property and meeting important teachers. This episode will have you feeling like...
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21: Avoid Getting Caught in the Spiritual Marketplace
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav discuss the analogy of the Spiritual Marketplace and answer the question “How to not get caught up in it?”. They address spirituality vs. occult, spiritual tourism, and go over 6 important questions to ask yourself when dabbling in different teachings…
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20: When Things Click
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “Do you come to a point when things just click? And do these moments come in meditation?”. They address True happiness, the blessings of spiritual practice, putting Spirit first, spontaneity, and more. “All of these things that I could have...
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19: Laura Carrotti: Tantra Soma
In this episode, Ishvari interviews SAṄGHA guest teacher Laura Carrotti about the mini-course she is offering on our membership: Tantra Soma. Laura Carrotti is a seeker of meaning. She brings a Punk Rock heart to her twenty years of experience and deep practice in Tantra, Yoga Philosophy,...
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18: Benefits and Dangers of Plant Medicine
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “What is the role of plant medicine?”. They address the benefits and dangers of working with plant medicine and the importance of finding a reliable shaman. A must-listen when considering working with medicinal plants. Do you have a…
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17: The Path of Awakening
In this special episode, Artemis and Bhairav talk about the essence of Shiva and Shakti and how we can traverse the path of awakening in non-dual Tantra through their essence. Shiva the witness. Shakti the witnessed. A union that when embodied leads us to find peace and stabilization in the...
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16: Why Do We Experience Duality?
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “Why do we experience duality? Why go through the pain of the illusion of separation only to come back to what always was?”. They address the concept of Lila (divine play) and the joys in experiencing a sense of separation as it guides us...
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15: Writing 'The Power of Tantra Meditation'"
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “What did you learn while writing ’The Power of Tantra Meditation’? And what was it like working with publishers?”. When trying to find a book on Tantra, we are often faced with 2 challenges: The book is on neo-Tantra (new Tantra) which is...
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14: What is the Role of Fear
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “What is the Role of Fear?”. In this short and potent episode, we talk about how fear can be supportive, the difference between the state of a baby and an enlightened master, criminals who became Christian saints, and the struggles of…
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13: How is our Ego Beneficial?
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “How is our ego beneficial?”. In many spiritual traditions, the ego is made out to be this ‘bad thing’ which we must overcome. However, the ego is essential in order for us to function in the world. There is an important difference between...
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12: What is a Guru? Do I Need One?
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the questions “What is a Guru, and do I need one?”. They address how we can understand Guru from the perspective of Shaivism, Tantra, and its basic etymology. They bring awareness to common beginner mistakes surrounding a Guru-Disciple relationship to...
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11: Consciousness: Psychology vs. Spirituality?
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “What is Consciousness and how does it differ in psychology vs. spirituality?". They address how science and psychology view consciousness in the wrong way, provide examples to help us understand our consciousness and ultimately bring great...
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10: Spiritual Significance of Dreams?
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “Do dreams have spiritual significance? How can they help us?". They address how to use dreams as a tool for awakening to your true being, why we dream and provide useful examples of how dreams can be an insightful point of inquiry. Do you...
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09: Thoughts in Meditation: Helpful or Trick?
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “When seemingly relevant thoughts come in meditation, should I pay attention to them, or is this a trick?". They address what is actually happening with the movement of energy in meditation and how placing the attention of your mind on an...
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08: Tantra as Magic Sex: Myth Origin?
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question “Where does the myth of tantra being magic sex come from?” They speak to where sex fits into traditional tantra, how it was brought to the west and misconstrued, what to look out for when studying neo-tantra, and more. Do you have a…
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07: Fear of Lost Understanding?
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question "I sometimes feel the need to write understandings down or I fear I will lose them. Can you speak to what is happening when an understanding takes place?". They speak to the integration process of true understanding, when it might be…
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06: How to Navigate Doubt and Resistance?
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question "Have you experienced doubt or resistance? How do you navigate these feelings?". They provide personal examples of times they have felt doubt and resistance along the spiritual path and how they were able to move through such challenges.…
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05: "Colours, Sides, and Balancing Chakras?"
In this special episode, you get a sneak peek into a Q&A session from our online Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training course. Artemis and Bhairav answer two questions around the chakra-s: "Can you speak to the colours and sides of the charka-s?" and "How can I balance these sides of the chakra-s?"....
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04: How to be Authentic?
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question "How to be Authentic?". They address self-knowledge and authenticity. What does it mean to be authentic? How do I act authentically? Do I have to know myself to be authentic? The conversation later expands into the paradox of emptiness and...
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03: What do you wish you knew earlier?
In this episode, Artemis and Bhairav answer the question "What do you wish you knew earlier along your spiritual path?". They each provide insightful answers bringing awareness to common misconceptions about the spiritual path such as the idealized self and external seeking. The conversation also...
About this show
"Tantra and Yoga" takes you right to our Yoga Hall nestled in the northern mountains of British Columbia. Your hosts are Artemis and Bhairav, practitioners and teachers in the Shivoham Tantra Lineage with 35+ years of combined experience. Speaking to contemplations and questions from spiritual seekers like yourself, this podcast answers fundamental questions along the path to truth. Pour yourself a tea, light an incense, and join us in the Yoga Hall.Learn more about Anuttara Ashram and School here: https://www.anuttara.org/
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