The Yoga Heart Mind Podcast

In so much of modern wellness culture, it’s easy to rush toward the practices.The yoga class.The meditation.The gym.The breathing technique.The cold plunge.And while these practices can absolutely support us, sometimes we forget something simple:The body itself is the ground.The terrain matters.In this short episode, I explore some of the foundational rhythms that help prepare the body for deeper practice — not through optimisation, force, or endlessly trying to improve ourselves……but through relationship.Relationship to light.Relationship to water.Relationship to the earth beneath our feet.Relationship to the subtle electrical intelligence of the body itself.We explore themes that many of you have heard woven through recent conversations:Light.Water.Magnetism.Voltage.Grounding.Circadian rhythm.Nervous system regulation.And why simple foundations can profoundly influence how we feel, move, perceive, and practice.Prāṇāyāma begins long before we consciously sit to breathe.The body prepares.The nervous system prepares.The rhythms of daily life prepare.When the instrument has been gently tuned, practice lands differently.Breath lands differently.Life lands differently.This is not about perfection.Not about chasing some ideal version of health.But perhaps remembering a few simple things modern life can sometimes pull us away from.For those tuning in through the podcast feed — deep gratitude.Thank you for listening.Thank you for supporting these conversations.This is a shorter check-in.If you’re enjoying these explorations and would like to continue further, the full extended discussion and accompanying 45-minute practice are available over on Substack.Deep gratitude as well to everyone supporting the deeper work there.Continue the JourneySubstack (writings and videos):https://yogaheartmind.substack.comUpcoming retreats, including Sri Lanka 2026:https://www.stuartwatkins.org/sri-lanka-retreat-2026This Episode Is Supported ByThese are brands I genuinely use and value in my own life:Ajjaya — ceremonial clothing and sacred wearUse code STUARTWATKINSInfraredi — red light therapyhttps://infraredi.com.auUse code STUARTWATKINSSTEEP Ayurveda — ayurvedic bathing ritualsOne Golden Thread — conscious clothingUse code STUART181 for 18% offhttps://onegoldenthread.com/Sole Mechanics — barefoot and grounding footwearUse code WATKINS6162 for 15% offhttps://www.solemechanics.com.au/Aum Rudraksha — handcrafted mala beads from BaliUse code WATKINS10 for 10% offhttps://www.aumrudraksha.com/Deep gratitude for listening.StuartSupport the show

In this episode I explore what it means to clarify the natural state — not as something to attain or construct, but as something already here, quietly present beneath the noise, the striving, and the constant movement of mind.This is a conversation around direct recognition — the simple, often overlooked capacity to notice what is aware, rather than getting endlessly caught in what we are aware of.We explore how easily the system gets pulled into patterns of seeking, fixing, improving… and how this, in itself, can obscure the very clarity we’re looking for.There’s a gentle but honest look at the habits of mind that keep us looping — and how through awareness, breath, and embodied presence, something begins to soften.Not through force.Not through more effort.But through seeing clearly.This episode also touches on embodied living — what it means to bring this recognition into the body, into relationship, into daily life. Not as a concept, but as a felt, lived experience.A return to simplicity.A return to what’s real.If you’ve been feeling caught in the “more, more, more” — more practice, more knowledge, more optimisation — this is an invitation to pause……and notice what’s already here.If you’d like to listen to the full episode, come and join me over on Substack.Continue the JourneySubstack (writings and videos):https://yogaheartmind.substack.comUpcoming immersive — May 2:https://app.punchpass.com/org/6670/classes/19796254?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioUpcoming retreats, including Sri Lanka 2026:https://www.stuartwatkins.org/sri-lanka-retreat-2026This Episode Is Supported ByThese are brands I genuinely use and value in my own life:Ajjaya — ceremonial clothing and sacred wearUse code STUARTWATKINSInfraredi — red light therapyhttps://infraredi.com.auUse code STUARTWATKINSSTEEP Ayurveda — ayurvedic bathing ritualsOne Golden Thread — conscious clothingUse code STUART181 for 18% offhttps://onegoldenthread.com/Sole Mechanics — barefoot and grounding footwearUse code WATKINS6162 for 15% offhttps://www.solemechanics.com.au/Aum Rudraksha — handcrafted mala beads from BaliUse code WATKINS10 for 10% offhttps://www.aumrudraksha.com/Thank you for listening and for supporting the work.StuartSupport the show

There’s a version of yoga that has become familiar in the modern world—shaped by performance, aesthetics, and commercialisation.And then there is Yoga as it has always been.In this conversation, I sit down with Amy Landry—teacher, educator, and author of Ocean of Yoga—to explore what it means to return to the depth, integrity, and living essence of the tradition.Amy’s work is rooted in a deep respect for the classical teachings of Yoga. Through her book Ocean of Yoga, she offers a comprehensive and grounded guide to yoga as a complete path—one that includes philosophy, subtle anatomy, mantra, meditation, and the deeper streams of Hatha and Tantra.We speak to the difference between doing yoga and living Yoga…between surface-level practice and a path that reshapes how we relate to body, mind, and reality itself.This isn’t about rejecting modern yoga.It’s about re-rooting it.Not about adding more—but remembering what was always there.If you’ve felt the quiet pull toward something deeper in your practice,this conversation will meet you there.Explore Amy’s book→ Ocean of Yoga — Amy LandrySupport the PodcastAs always, I’m grateful you’re here—supporting the work that keeps all of this flowing.Below are a few of the brands I genuinely use and trust. Each one adds something meaningful to my daily rhythm.Go deeperJoin us on Substack for longer-form writings and deeper dives:→ yogaheartmind.substack.comAjjayaCeremonial clothing and sacred wear.Use code STUARTWATKINSInfrarediRed light therapy I use and recommend:→ infraredi.com.auUse code STUARTWATKINSSTEEP AyurvedaAyurvedic bathing rituals. Simple, potent, restorative.One Golden ThreadComfortable, consciously made clothing.Use code STUART181 for 18% offSole MechanicsBarefoot footwear for strength and grounding.Use code WATKINS6162 for 15% offAum RudrakshaHandcrafted mala beads from Bali.Use code WATKINS10 for 10% offThank you for listening, for supporting conscious creation,and for walking this path together.With love,StuartSupport the show

In this episode I sit down with Dr Harsh Agrawal, CMD of Vardan Ayurveda Nilayam in Rishikesh, for a grounded and insightful conversation exploring Ayurveda as a living science — one that bridges tradition, nervous system regulation, and the deeper intelligence of healing.Dr Harsh comes from a lineage of doctors, carrying forward the legacy of his grandfather, a renowned Ayurvedacharya in the 1970s. With over a decade of experience treating chronic disorders through Ayurveda, he brings both clinical depth and lived wisdom to the conversation.Together we explore Ayurveda 101 — what Ayurveda really is, how it understands health and imbalance, and the foundational principles that shape this ancient system. We talk about the doshas, the gunas, and how these frameworks help us understand body, mind, energy, and behaviour in a practical and embodied way.This conversation bridges traditional Ayurvedic wisdom with modern life — offering simple insights into lifestyle rhythms, daily practices, and the subtle intelligence of healing that arises when awareness and right relationship return to the body.And some exciting news — we will be bringing Dr Harsh to Perth for a series of workshops and consultations.So stay tuned, Perth.If you’ve been curious about Ayurveda beyond surface-level wellness trends — or are seeking a deeper, grounded approach to health — this episode offers a thoughtful and accessible introduction.About Dr Harsh AgrawalDr Harsh Agrawal is the CMD of Vardan Ayurveda Nilayam (VAN) in Rishikesh, one of the region’s leading Ayurveda and Panchkarma centres.He comes from a respected lineage of Ayurvedic doctors and carries over 10 years of experience treating chronic disorders through Ayurveda. More than 20,000 patients from India and abroad have benefitted from his work.“It is not the pathy (stream of medicine system), which a doctor or healer adopts, but the feeling of empathy, which connects him with his patients and cures them finally.”— Dr Harsh AgrawalContinue the JourneySubstack (writings and videos):https://yogaheartmind.substack.comUpcoming retreats, including Sri Lanka 2026:https://www.stuartwatkins.org/sri-lanka-retreat-2026This Episode Is Supported ByThese are brands I genuinely use and value in my own life:Ajjaya — ceremonial clothing and sacred wearUse code STUARTWATKINSInfraredi — red light therapyhttps://infraredi.com.auUse code STUARTWATKINSSTEEP Ayurveda — ayurvedic bathing ritualsOne Golden Thread — conscious clothingUse code STUART181 for 18% offhttps://onegoldenthread.com/Sole Mechanics — barefoot and grounding footwearUse code WATKINS6162 for 15% offhttps://www.solemechanics.com.au/Aum Rudraksha — handcrafted mala beads from BaliUse code WATKINS10 for 10% offhttps://www.aumrudraksha.com/Thank you for listening and for supporting the work.StuartSupport the show

In this episode I explore the living field between the heart, the mind, and the body — what I’ve come to call Heart–Mind Electric.It’s a conversation about coherence, voltage, and the subtle intelligence of the nervous system. When the heart, mind, and body begin to align, something quietly powerful happens: energy stabilises, perception sharpens, and life starts to feel more fluid and alive.We touch on simple lifestyle rhythms and embodied practices that help bring the system into a more coherent state — not through force or discipline, but through listening, breath, movement, nature, and a steady return to what is real.This episode isn’t about optimisation as performance.It’s about remembering how to live in tune with your own current.If you’ve been feeling scattered, depleted, overstimulated, or disconnected from your deeper signal, this conversation offers a grounded recalibration.If you’d like to explore this work in person, you’re welcome to join me at CNTRE Space on February 7.Bookings here:https://www.cntrespace.com.au/timetableIn This EpisodeWhat Heart–Mind Electric really meansWhy coherence is the foundation of wellbeingHow the nervous system sets the tone for daily lifeSimple shifts that support natural voltage and clarityThe relationship between presence, energy, and perceptionHow to live in alignment without forcing or fixing yourselfContinue the JourneySubstack (writings and videos):https://yogaheartmind.substack.comUpcoming retreats, including Sri Lanka 2026:https://www.stuartwatkins.org/sri-lanka-retreat-2026This Episode Is Supported ByThese are brands I genuinely use and value in my own life:Ajjaya — ceremonial clothing and sacred wearUse code STUARTWATKINSInfraredi — red light therapyhttps://infraredi.com.auUse code STUARTWATKINSSTEEP Ayurveda — ayurvedic bathing ritualsOne Golden Thread — conscious clothingUse code STUART181 for 18% offhttps://onegoldenthread.com/Sole Mechanics — barefoot and grounding footwearUse code WATKINS6162 for 15% offhttps://www.solemechanics.com.au/Aum Rudraksha — handcrafted mala beads from BaliUse code WATKINS10 for 10% offhttps://www.aumrudraksha.com/Thank you for listening and for supporting the work.StuartSupport the show

In this episode, I dive into a story I’ve never fully shared in this way — the long, winding, unlikely path that led me to becoming a marriage celebrant.For most of my life, I was firmly against marriage.Not dramatically, but with that subtle, arrogant, anti-establishment streak that shaped so much of my youth — skateboarding, grunge, drum-and-bass raves, and later, the tantric-yogic path of walking the edges.Marriage felt like a construct, a box, an outdated script.Freedom was the religion.But then came the turning points — the plant medicine ceremony in 2012 that revealed a future I could never have imagined, the awakening of dharma, the clarity of union with Jo, and finally, Ram Dass marrying us and naming our path as “a tandem journey to God.”This episode explores:the roots of my anti-marriage mindsethow skate culture, rebellion, and tantric yogic life shaped my worldviewthe December 21st, 2012 ceremony that cracked everything openwhat marriage revealed about freedom, devotion and purposehow I discovered relationship as one of the deepest forms of yogawhy I now feel called to support couples entering marriage consciouslyThis is a conversation about love, dharma, initiation, and the profoundly sacred terrain of relationship.It’s honest, raw, cheeky, and tender — and if you’ve ever walked the path of partnership (or avoided it), I think it will land in your heart.SPONSORS & CONSCIOUS PARTNERSAs always, I’m grateful you’re here and supporting the work that keeps all of this flowing.These are the conscious brands I genuinely use and love — each adds something beautiful to my daily rhythm.✨ Substack — our deeper communityJoin us for the long-form teachings, sādhanā, and heart shares:yogaheartmind.substack.com✨ Ceremonial Clothing — AjjayaHigh-vibe, intentional clothing for practice, ceremony, and life.Use code STUARTWATKINS for a discount.✨ Red Light Therapy — InfrarediThe best red-light technology in Australia.Use STUARTWATKINS for a discount at infraredi.com.au✨ Ayurvedic Bath Rituals — STEEP AyurvedaPure, intentional, deeply restorative blends to elevate your bathing and self-care.✨ Conscious Clothing — One Golden ThreadThe comfiest, healthiest clothing on the planet.Use STUART181 for 18% off.✨ Barefoot Freedom — Sole MechanicsFor grounding, strength, alignment, and connection to the Earth.Use WATKINS6162 for 15% off.✨ Sacred Adornment — Aum RudrakshaHandmade mala beads from Bali, crafted with devotion.Use WATKINS10 for 10% off.CLOSINGThank you for listening, for supporting conscious creation, and for walking this path together.With love,StuartSupport the show

Hey beautiful friends,Just a quick little check-in in this episode — a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect.As always, I’m grateful you’re here and supporting the work that keeps all of this flowing. Below are some of the conscious brands I genuinely use and love — each of them adds something beautiful to my daily rhythm.Come join us over on Substack — that’s where we’re sharing the deeper dives:yogaheartmind.substack.comCeremonial ClothingAjjayaUse StuartWatkins for a discount on their beautiful, high-vibe clothing and sacred wear.Red Light TherapyFor the best red light technology:infraredi.com.auUse STUARTWATKINS for a discount.Ayurvedic Bathing RitualsTake your baths to the next level with STEEP Ayurveda — pure, intentional, and deeply restorative.Conscious ClothingThe comfiest, healthiest clothes on the planet:One Golden ThreadUse STUART181 for 18% off.Barefoot FreedomFor grounding, strength, and connection to the Earth:Sole MechanicsUse WATKINS6162 for 15% off.Sacred AdornmentFor the finest mala beads handcrafted in Bali:Aum RudrakshaUse WATKINS10 for 10% off.Thank you for listening, for supporting conscious creation, and for walking this path together.With love,StuartSupport the show

We live in a time when AI can write essays, summarize books, and even sound like a guru. But here’s the truth: wisdom can’t be outsourced. You can Google, scroll, or ChatGPT your way into concepts, but wisdom comes from living—from thresholds, heartbreaks, dragons, and the grace that grows in the cracks.In this conversation, Stuart candidly unpacks the difference between collecting information and embodying wisdom. Because while data can inform, only life can transform.Come and join us over at Substack for more in depth conversations and practices.🙏 So much gratitude to the sponsors of this show:Sole Mechanics – solemechanics.com.auUse discount code WATKINS6162 for 15% off.Aum Rudraksha – aumrudraksha.comEnter promo code WATKINS10 for 10% off.Stone Kin – stonekin.co/stuartwatkinsThe best organic underwear I’ve found.Infraredi – infraredi.com.auUse promo code STUARTWATKINS for a discount on the best red light technology.One Golden Thread – onegoldenthread.comUse promo code STUART181 for 18% off.Or go directly: onegoldenthread.com/STUART18Support the show

At one point, my kitchen bench looked more like a pharmacy than a place to prepare food.Bottles lined up like soldiers—capsules for energy, powders for gut health, tinctures for sleep, sprays for focus. You name it, I probably had it.Most of it was practitioner-prescribed.Well-researched. Well-intentioned.I wasn’t just guessing—I was responding to real challenges.Years of chronic fatigue. Adrenal burnout. An ongoing eye condition that no one seemed able to fully crack.I worked with skilled naturopaths, medical doctor’s, ran tests, followed protocols.And I truly believed each new supplement might be the missing piece.But somewhere in the process, something else got lost: intuitive alignment with nature.The more I added, the more inflamed and foggy I felt.My nervous system buzzed beneath the surface, even on the “calming” herbs.The list of inputs got longer, but the feeling of wellness never quite arrived.I wasn’t sick—but I wasn’t well either.Not effortlessly well. Not flowing. Not thriving.⸻So I’ve Been SimplifyingNot out of defeat—but out of curiosity.What would happen if I stopped trying so hard? What if, instead of treating my body like a complex equation to solve……I just lived in it?Listened to it?These days, my “protocol” is very simple compared to what it used to be.Sometimes, less is more. I feel myself going deeper into the Yoga.⸻The Mitochondria WhisperI’ve been exploring the work of people like Dr. Jack Kruze and Justine Stenger—voices who speak about mitochondrial health, circadian biology, and cellular coherence not just in biochemical terms, but in rhythmic, living, cosmic ones.They point to something so profoundly simple, it’s almost easy to miss:• Your cells speak in light.• Your mitochondria thrive on rhythm and simplicity.• Your body heals not just through what you ingest, but through how you live.And when that rhythm is constantly interrupted—by artificial light, by stress, by synthetic supplements flown in from around the world, by mismatched inputs—your body can’t keep up.It gets confused.Health isn’t a matter of stacking more on.It’s about clearing the interference and aligning with the light.⸻Less Biohacking. More Bioharmony.I used to track everything.Now I trust more.Read the rest of this write up at Substack.So much gratitude to the sponsors of this show:https://www.solemechanics.com.au?sca_ref=2745696.Gb110u1TEiYour discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% offTo get the best mala beads out there visit:https://www.aumrudraksha.com/ & enter promo code WATKINS10 for 10% off.For the best organic underwear I’ve found:https://stonekin.co/stuartwatkinsPlease use the following link to get the best red light technology available:https://infraredi.com.au?sca_ref=7963432.mB3nkmhNaH Use promo code STUARTWATKINS for a nice discount.https://onegoldenthread.com/Promo code STUART181 for 18% off.https://www.onegoldenthread.com/STUART18With love,Stu and JoSupport the show

In this episode, we delve into the transformative framework introduced by philosopher Ken Wilber, encapsulated in the principles: Wake Up, Grow Up, Clean Up, and Show Up. These concepts offer a comprehensive approach to personal and spiritual development, guiding individuals toward a more integrated and awakened life.​Wake Up refers to the process of spiritual awakening, recognizing our true nature beyond the ego and experiencing a deeper connection with the universe. This awakening aligns with the enlightenment experiences described in various spiritual traditions. ​Grow Up involves advancing through stages of psychological and emotional maturity. It emphasizes the importance of developing empathy, ethical understanding, and cognitive complexity, enabling us to navigate life's challenges with greater wisdom and compassion. ​Clean Up addresses the necessity of confronting and integrating our personal shadows—the unconscious aspects of our psyche that influence behavior and perceptions. Engaging in this inner work leads to greater self-awareness and authenticity. ​Show Up is about actively embodying our insights and growth in the world. It calls us to participate fully in life, contributing our unique gifts in service to humanity and the planet. ​These interconnected dimensions form a holistic path to self-realization and societal contribution. By embracing them, we can cultivate a more conscious, mature, and engaged presence in the world.​For a deeper exploration of these concepts, you might find Ken Wilber's audio program, Kosmic Consciousness, insightful.Additionally, Ken Wilber's talk titled "Wake Up, Grow Up: Enlightenment in the 21st Century" offers further perspectives on these transformative principles-Come and join us on Substack! Yoga Heart Mind has made the move!BIG GRATITUDE TO THE SPONSORS OF OUR SHOW!Please use the following link to get the best red light technology available:https://infraredi.com.au?sca_ref=7963432.mB3nkmhNaH Use promo code STUARTWATKINS for a nice discount.Take your baths to the next level with STEEP AYURVEDA.https://onegoldenthread.com/Promo code STUART181 for 18% off for the comfiest, healthiest clothes possible!https://www.solemechanics.com.au?sca_ref=2745696.Gb110u1TEiYour discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% off for the best barefoot shoes available!To get the best mala beads out there visit:https://www.aumrudraksha.com/ & enter promo code WATKINS10 for 10% off.With love,Stu & JoSupport the show

Join me as I chat about live, heath and spirit.As mentioned, here are some links:Please use the following link to get the best red light technology available:https://infraredi.com.au?sca_ref=7963432.mB3nkmhNaH Use promo code STUARTWATKINS for a nice discount.Take your baths to the next level with STEEP AYURVEDA.METHYLENE BLUEhttps://onegoldenthread.com/Promo code STUART181 for 18% off for the comfiest, healthiest clothes possible!https://www.solemechanics.com.au?sca_ref=2745696.Gb110u1TEiYour discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% off for the best barefoot shoes available!To get the best mala beads out there visit:https://www.aumrudraksha.com/ & enter promo code WATKINS10 for 10% off.With love,StuSupport the show

A cntrespace weekend retreat with Stuart and Cam Watkins featuring live soundscape by Matthew Hatch.January 11-12, 2025Join us for this powerful immersive weekend of authentic Yoga and connection, blissful soundscapes and intelligent movement exploration, specifically focused on providing a potent platform to explore the Self, in a safe and supportive environment. To find calm and clarity. To release that which no longer serves us. And to cultivate energy and momentum as we head into this new year!This weekend retreat will be a multi-dimensional and integrative approach to spirituality and the path of Yoga, creating the optimum environment to embody the riches of Yoga.This retreat will bring together the powerful combination of Yoga & Tantra with cutting edge mind/body/consciousness practices.This is a life practice, not just a fleeting high.Collaborating with Stuart will be Cameron Watkins providing the scientific depth and knowledge to compliment and amplify the Yoga practice. Matthew Hatch will also offer a delicious musical soundscape to deepen the transformative potential of the practice.To book in please click here.https://app.punchpass.com/org/6670/series/38385Support the show

After an unexpected hiatus filled with home renovations and globe-trotting adventures with my daughter, I'm excited to reconnect with you all. Much love as we journey onward together.So much gratitude to the sponsors of this show:https://www.solemechanics.com.au?sca_ref=2745696.Gb110u1TEiYour discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% offhttps://onegoldenthread.com/Promo code STUART18 for 18% off.https://www.onegoldenthread.com/STUART18To get the best mala beads out there visit:https://www.aumrudraksha.com/ & enter promo code WATKINS10 for 10% off.Please use the following link to get some fresh yoga clothes from ALOhttps://share.aloyoga.com/x/GVKwtNClick the link below for $30 off at Outerknown! They’re the first brand founded on a total commitment to sustainability. I think you’ll love them too!https://refer.outerknown.com/stuartwatkins Support the show

Please join us for a practice to help wake us up to who we Truly are. Join us November 1st in Perth City for the next Quiet Mind, Open Heart.So much gratitude to the sponsors of this show:https://www.solemechanics.com.au?sca_ref=2745696.Gb110u1TEiYour discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% offTo get the best mala beads out there visit:https://www.aumrudraksha.com/ & enter promo code WATKINS10 for 10% off.Click the link below for $30 off at Outerknown! They’re the first brand founded on a total commitment to sustainability. I think you’ll love them too!https://refer.outerknown.com/stuartwatkins https://onegoldenthread.com/Promo code STUART11 for 11% offWith love,Stu and JoSupport the show

We're back, baby!So much gratitude to the sponsors of this show:https://www.solemechanics.com.au?sca_ref=2745696.Gb110u1TEiYour discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% offTo get the best mala beads out there visit:https://www.aumrudraksha.com/ & enter promo code WATKINS10 for 10% off.Click the link below for $30 off at Outerknown! They’re the first brand founded on a total commitment to sustainability. I think you’ll love them too!https://refer.outerknown.com/stuartwatkins https://onegoldenthread.com/Promo code STUART11 for 11% offWith love,Stu and JoSupport the show

We're so proud of the graduates of our teacher trainer course! Well done Yoga Heart Mind crew! Many of you have been asking if we'll be doing the YTT again next year. We won't be, but we're very excited about this advanced studies programme. Check it out here and have a listen to this podcast episode to hear our vision for this programme.So much gratitude to the sponsors of this show:https://www.solemechanics.com.au?sca_ref=2745696.Gb110u1TEiYour discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% offPlease use the following link to get some fresh yoga clothes from ALOhttps://share.aloyoga.com/x/GVKwtNClick the link below for $30 off at Outerknown! They’re the first brand founded on a total commitment to sustainability. I think you’ll love them too!https://refer.outerknown.com/stuartwatkins https://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% offhttps://onegoldenthread.com/Promo code STUART11 for 11% offMuch love!Stu and JoSupport the show

Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena Brower has taught yoga and meditation since 1999.After graduating Cornell University in 1992, she designed textiles and apparel for almost a decade shifting her focus to yoga, meditation, art and writing. Her first book, Art of Attention, has been translated into seven languages; her second, Practice You, is a bestseller. Elena's first collection of poetry, Softening Time, was released in May 2023.Her yoga classes and meditations are featured on Glo. Her virtual Engaged Mentorship is renowned for inviting analog creativity into online coursework, and her Perceptive Parenting audio course is a key resource for parents. She works to elevate bright futures for girls, women and children through her support for Girls on Fire Leaders, On The Inside and Free Food Kitchen. Her spoken word poetry can be heard on Above & Beyond's Flow State albums, and she's commencing Buddhist Chaplaincy training in 2024.So much gratitude to the sponsors of this show:ww.solemechanics.com.au Your discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% offClick the link below for $30 off at Outerknown! They’re the first brand founded on a total commitment to sustainability. I think you’ll love them too!https://refer.outerknown.com/stuartwatkins https://www.zephyrsupplements.comPromo code YOGAHEARTMIND for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% offhttps://onegoldenthread.com/Promo code STUART11 for 11% offMuch love!!Support the show

Tully is a committed father and husband who has a deep passion for supporting people to access their full creative potential in life, love and leadership.Known for his down-to-earth approach, Tully speaks about complex intimate issues with ease, clarity, and humour. He has a gift for helping people drop out of their busy overwhelmed heads and reconnect with the intuition of their gut and their heart. His unique ability to hold a deeply present and safe space allows him to facilitate powerful and meaningful transformation in both a 1-1 and group setting.Check out Tully’s latest course and get yourself a nice little discount with code STUWATKINShttps://www.tullyoconnor.com/liberatingloveAlso check out his free course, "4 Pillars of Thriving Relationships" Training: https://www.tullyoconnor.com/4pillarsSo much gratitude to the sponsors of this show:ww.solemechanics.com.au Your discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% offClick the link below for $30 off at Outerknown! They’re the first brand founded on a total commitment to sustainability. I think you’ll love them too!https://refer.outerknown.com/stuartwatkins https://www.zephyrsupplements.comPromo code YOGAHEARTMIND for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% offhttps://onegoldenthread.com/Promo code STUART11 for 11% offMuch love!Support the show

Benjy and Heather Wertheimer have been leading kirtan (sacred chanting) worldwide since 2001 as the duo Shantala. They are known for their special gift of bringing the audience into a vast and loving experience through their unique blend of exquisite voices with instruments of India and the West. Together they create music with beauty, passion, and reverence. Shantala has performed and recorded internationally with such sacred music luminaries as Krishna Das, Deva Premal & Miten, and Jai Uttal. Heather and Benjy have released six beautiful and well-loved albums of sacred chant music since 2003, including LIVE2love, Living Waters, Jaya, LIVE in love, Sri, and The Love Window.They have a new album that has just been release, titled FIVE. FIVE, Shantala’s fifth studio album of sacred world chants, began as a labor of hope and love during the peak of the pandemic. It is offered with the intention of contributing to a more peaceful and harmonious world.Please tune into this album and their other work via the following links:https://shantalamusic.com/SPOTIFYSo much gratitude to the sponsors of this show:ww.solemechanics.com.au Your discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% offhttps://www.zephyrsupplements.comPromo code YOGAHEARTMIND for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% offhttps://onegoldenthread.com/Promo code STUART11 for 11% offMuch love!Support the show

After sell out shows at Perth and Adelaide Fringe, the other boy from Bassendean Corey White returns for one night only in Fremantle. I'll be going. If you want to join us and the WA community click here for tickets. Corey White went from criminal lawyer to Australia's most controversial comedian. Since then he's appeared at Sydney Writers Festival, on Triple M, SBS and OnlyFans. He's mic dropped the soap on the SAS, police, "journalists", the legal profession and government approved comedians. An incisive and incorrigible non-binary thinker, this year he makes his eagerly awaited Melbourne International Comedy Festival debut with a swag of agenda fluid gags that are rigorously tested, hilarious, safe and effective for all. A raucous tale of moral courage, resilience and humour in the face of adversity. Follow Corey here:https://www.instagram.com/nateflogg/Much gratitude to the sponsors of this show:ww.solemechanics.com.au Your discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% offhttps://www.themilkcleanse.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% offSupport the show

Ryan Rowlands and Jaime Duff are the founders of of @holistika_au and @brotherhoodawakeningJoin these two beautiful men, myself and the incredible community. To book your ticket please click here.Much gratitude to the sponsors of this show:ww.solemechanics.com.au Your discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% offhttps://www.themilkcleanse.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% offMuch love!Support the show

Eric Schwarz is a Yoga Teacher and a life coach. His teaching style is engaging, empowering and creative, embracing the full potential of body, mind and spirit. Eric was voted best yoga instructor in Washington, DC in 2016 and his students across the globe are a testimony of this honour.Eric is an E-RYT 500 and leads state of the art yoga teacher trainings.His personal journey and transcendent life teachings light up his classes, shining hope, unwavering faith and transformation. Eric’s teachings inspire students from all walks of life to offer their best to themselves and the world. His classes are fluid, breath-focused and purposely sequenced in the most rewarding way, helping students discover inner peace, serenity and joy.Eric incorporates embodied wisdom from his work as a life coach and his teachings serve as a backdrop for the real transformation that happens when a student learns to quiet the mind and open the heart.His classes range from peaceful, introspective flows to energetic mind and heart expanding power vinyasa.Eric’s passion for yoga as a spiritual practice is felt in each posture, guiding from a place of long life learning, faith and trust in the sacred mysteries of life.Eric’s kind and loving presence are well suited to leading students of all levels. He offers deep gratitude to his teachers Natasha Rizopoulos and Chanda Creasey.“In a culture that discourages introspection, it takes a certain sensitivity to practice yoga in the first place. It also takes courage to reconcile what it means to stay sensitive in this world without losing a sense of self. Through my practice, I’ve come to understand that learning goes well beyond the intellectual, and through trust and faith in this spiritual realm, I walk this Earth knowing there is always potential to learn and grow, no matter what arises.” – Eric SchwarzCheck out Eric's work here:https://www.nakedyogaaustralia.com.au/instructorhttp://www.ericschwarzyoga.com/home-pagehttps://www.instagram.com/nakedyogaaustralia/https://www.instagram.com/ericschwarzyoga/Much gratitude to the sponsors of this show:ww.solemechanics.com.au Your discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% offhttps://www.themilkcleanse.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% offSupport the show

We're back!And we're inviting you on our upcoming online retreat.Here are the details:https://courses.yogaheartmind.com/courses/heart-of-the-middle-pathMuch love!Support the show

Harshada David Wagner is a master meditation instructor, author, artist, dad, and wisdom teacher with more than 25 years of teaching experience. Classically trained in the wisdom traditions of Yoga, Bhakti, Vedanta, and Tantra, his teachings come from his decades of working with people helping them learn to live more fulfilling, soul-centered, purpose driven lives. The Sanskrit name Harshada was given to him by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda in 1996,  meaning "the bringer of joy, laughter, and delight". He's known as a down-to-earth, lighthearted teacher who is able to help people get to the "deep stuff" fast. He offers a balance of grounded, approachable style of teaching with the most profound ancient wisdom and classical mystic practices. He is a dynamic speaker and storyteller and is considered one of the best meditation teachers of his generation. He is the author of the men's book Backbone (Penguin 2015), and On the Field of Dharma (about the Bhagavad Gita), and is currently working on a modern translation of and commentary on the 10 century Tantric text known as the Shiva Sutra. He is the proud father of two and lives with his family in Ojai, California when he is not traveling to offer retreats and seminars.Below are some links to Harshada's work:https://www.instagram.com/harshadawagner/  Spiritual Leadership TrainingPrivate Mentorship--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Much gratitude to the sponsors of this show:ww.solemechanics.com.au Your discount code is: WATKINS6162 for 15% offhttps://www.themilkcleanse.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% offSupport the show

Daniel Simpson is a former foreign correspondent turned yogi who worked for such publications as Reuters and the New York Times.  He first encountered yoga on a trip to India in the 1990’s.   That experience left many unanswered questions so he went back to university, earning a master’s degree from SOAS in Traditions of Yoga and Meditation.  He has since taught courses at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies on yoga history and philosophy, the Vedas and Upanishads and various yoga teacher trainings.He is the author of the book The Truth of Yoga.More info regarding Daniel’s book can be found on: https://www.truthofyoga.com/p/bookMore info on Daniel can be found on: https://www.danielsimpson.infoInfo on our upcoming yoga teacher training commencing Sept 22, 2022 can be found on: https://courses.jotastula.com/courses/yoga-heart-mind-teacher-trainingSupport the show

FROM LEARNT KNOWLEDGE TO EMBODIED WISDOMSolar Return Teacher Training 500HrsA year long journey into the heart and mind of YogaThis 500 hour advanced online program has been designed by Jo, Stuart and incredible guest teachers to guide students through a deep and integral journey into the heart of Yoga. The Yoga Heart Mind advanced yoga training offers a comprehensive combination of asana, meditation, science, experiential anatomy, contemplative practices, advanced teaching skills, intelligent movement practices, philosophy, and integrative wisdom.This training welcomes in students that are ready to dive in deep into your Sadhana and refine new skills to live an empowered life and to teach from a place confidence and authenticity.This integral approach honours that everybody is different and has unique needs. As we each grown and develop through this training and beyond we will refine the tools and skills to work intelligently with a diverse array of people.To teach Yoga Heart Mind is to support the natural unfoldment of your students wisdom and empowerment, so that they can integrate the powerful tools of Yoga into every aspect of life.As a student and practitioner of Yoga Heart Mind you must be willing to do the inner work, to examine old conditioned patterns of the mind, and be ready to wake up to your empowered, embodied potential. To practice Yoga Heart Mind is to remember who you really are and live from that place.You will dive into weekly classes with Jo, Stuart and incredible guest teachers. Weekly Q & A sessions will help to go deeper and integrate the teachings each week. There will be 3 immersive retreats included in the training.This year long training begins on September 22, 2022To enquire please email [email protected] the show

Cameron Norsworthy is a coach, keynote and TEDx speaker, author, and founder and CEO of The Flow Centre.Cameron has been a junior British tennis player and awarded the Outstanding Academic Achievement Prize for reports surrounding flow and performance. Cameron has coached numerous World Champions, leaders, entrepreneurs, and high profile military personnel. Fascinated by experience, optimal performance, and innovation, Cameron gives immersive talks that help others understand how they too can integrate optimal experiences into their life. Through personal experience, client case studies, and a synthesis of cutting edge research (largest review on flow science), Cameron’s talks are compelling and fascinating. Cameron has given talks at governing bodies, corporations, schools, TEDx, and graduation ceremonies.Follow Cam's work here:https://www.flowcentre.org/cameron-norsworthyMuch gratitude to the sponsors of Yoga Heart Mind!ww.solemechanics.com.au 15% off with promo code WATKINS6162 https://www.themilkcleanse.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://sacredtaste.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% offMuch love!Support the show

Jo talks with filmmakers, Erin Granat and Machete Bang Bang, about their upcoming film Moon Manor. They get deep and real into the raw topics, such as the right to choose assisted dying, suicide and the death of a parent. MOON MANOR - A Comedy About Death (Inspired By A True-ish Story)Sometimes learning how to live, is learning how to die. With advancing Alzheimer’s and a determination to do things his way, 80 year-old Jimmy has decided to throw himself a fabulous FUNeral before his intentional death. MOON MANOR takes place in one day - Jimmy’s last day alive - throughout which he’s visited by a cosmic being only he can see, a novice obituary writer, his sharp-witted death doula, estranged brother, salt-of-the-earth caretaker, and various FUNeral guests, showing them that sometimes the art of living just may be the art of dying. Touching on topical issues like the positive death movement, living with HIV, dying with Alzheimer's, and celebrating a queer love story for the ages, MOON MANOR’s cast represents diverse backgrounds and depicts death as something to be embraced rather than feared.MOON MANOR is co-written and co-directed by the female filmmaking duo and lifelong friends KnifeRock, comprised of Erin Granat & Machete Bang Bang.MOON MANOR features a multi-award winning cast including Lou Taylor Pucci (YOU, American Horror Story), Debra Wilson (Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, MAD TV), Richard Riehle (Casino, Office Space), Reshma Gajjar (La La Land, (500) Days of Summer, American Beauty), featuring Gayle Rankin (GLOW, Her Smell), Ricki Lake (Hairspray), and Heather Morris (Glee), and introduces the world to JamesJimmy” Carrozo (HAIR (original cast), music videos for Kanye West, Vince Staples). The score marks the first original score by Coldplay producers Rik Simpson and Dan Green of “The Dream Team.” Additional music by M83's Joe Berry and featuring (for the first time on film) original songs written by James “Jimmy” Carrozo and his longtime partner Ricky Granat, who passed away in 1986. Ricky Granat was the uncle of filmmaker Erin Granat, Erin grew up knowing Carrozo as her “honorary” uncle. Inspired by the real life stories of Carrozo, MOON MANOR won a grant from end-of-life non-profit Reimagine, was the recipient of the Spring 2020 ScreenCraft Film Fund and have been screened at various film festivals.https://linktr.ee/moonmanormovie@moon_manor_movie@justeringranat@machetebangbangLive Stream Event Tuesday May 24th "Death as Art - Portraying End of Life on Screen."Erin, Machete along with producer Clara Hendon and writer David Seidler.https://letsreimagine.org/spring2022/scheduleSupport the show

Join Jo and Stu for this overdue musing on their current happenings.Much gratitude to the sponsors of Yoga Heart Mind!ww.solemechanics.com.au 15% off with promo code WATKINS6162 https://www.themilkcleanse.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://sacredtaste.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% offMuch love!Support the show

Lisbeth Scott is a composer/ singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist and producer based in Los Angeles, California.  She has recently completed scores for Universal's feature All My Life and their stunning silent film restoration of Stella Maris. Additionally, she has scored the gorgeous 2021 documentary “Gratitude Revealed “ by Moving Art/Netflix film creator Louie Schwartzberg.  Lisbeth was twice nominated for an Annie Award for her score to Amazon’s top children’s show Tumble Leaf and also received critical acclaim for her score to Netflix’s American Son. Scott has written music for over 50 films and television shows including compositions featured in Narnia, Concussion, and True Blood.Lisbeth has just released the first song off a new album she has created. It's so beautiful. Have a listen to it here and follow her work to stay up to date for when the rest of the album is released in May. Here's the link.   After raising goosebumps on the skin of all who have heard her sing in the 150 plus films that feature her voice and songs, Scott began scoring films several years ago.  Working for many years as a vocalist and collaborating closely with some of Hollywood’s top-tier composers including John Williams, Hans Zimmer, John Debney, Nathan Barr, and Harry Gregson Williams, it was a natural progression to focus her talents on scoring films.  Her inherent musicality and passion for the medium, along with years of classical training and performance experience are what make Lisbeth Scott such a revered film composer. Classically trained in piano, Lisbeth is fascinated with the textures of every instrument she lays her hands on. She began her keyboard studies at the age of 6 at the New England Conservatory and later added guitar, ukulele, harmonium, harp, dulcimer, and percussion. She has even been known to ‘saw” the strings of cello and violin now and then …(yes literally saw).​Among her many instruments, Lisbeth has an extensive collection of Kalimbas, 15 guitars both acoustic and electric, a traditional Koto, an Array Mbira (an electric 4-octave version of an African thumb piano), a Mongolian mouth harp, traditional Didgeridoo (a beautiful gift from a tour in Australia!) and chests full of oddly shaped percussion instruments from around the world. The most treasured part of her collection is her 6 foot 1911 Steinway O grand piano. These cherished instruments are often woven textures in Lisbeth’s scores. She also loves bringing the lyricism and emotional depth of her singing voice into her compositions.​Lisbeth has studied string arrangement and orchestration and was also a participant in the BMI conducting workshop under the direction of Lucas Richman. Much gratitude to the sponsors of Yoga Heart Mind!ww.solemechanics.com.au 15% off with promo code WATKINS6162 https://www.themilkcleanse.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://sacredtaste.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% offSupport the show

Registration for our upcoming Teacher Training will be available soon! We can’t wait to share this with you all!Support the show

Join Stuart Watkins and Ava Irani in this candid and humble conversation.Yogi/ philosopher inspiring an intentional life.📍 W.A.🔮 Studio @SpandaSchool🍃 Silent Retreats in the Forest🤍 Podcast @FunctionalSpiritualityAva’s yoga journey started in 2008 when she tasted her first savasana at the end of a 90 minute hot yoga class in Sydney, Australia. She was hooked, and became part of the furniture at the local studio while studying communications and philosophy at the University of Sydney.In 2011 she completed her first 500hour yoga teacher training, along with her very first 10 day silent meditation retreat. From there, her spiritual journey became a full-time career as she lived and studied abroad at the Hridaya yoga centre in Mexico and Agama in Thailand. After over 2000 hours of yoga teacher training, retreats and study programs, she opened her studio Spanda School, Fremantle, Australia in 2016. Spanda School is the home of an open-hearted community of 100’s of yogis across W.A. who call the urban sanctuary a second home.Much gratitude to the sponsors of Yoga Heart Mind!ww.solemechanics.com.au 15% off with promo code WATKINS6162 https://www.themilkcleanse.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://sacredtaste.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% offMuch love!Support the show

Join Lama Surya Das and Jo Tastula in this beautiful Dharma conversation.Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him “The Western Lama.”Surya has spent over forty-five years studying Zen, vipassana, yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with the great masters of Asia, including the Dalai Lama’s own teachers, and has twice completed the traditional three-year meditation cloistered retreat at his teacher’s Tibetan monastery. He is an authorized lama and lineage holder in the Nyingmapa School of Tibetan Buddhism, and a close personal disciple of the leading grand lamas of that tradition. He is the founder of the Dzogchen Center and Foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and its branch centers around the country. Over the years, Surya has brought many Tibetan lamas to this country to teach and start centers and retreats. As founder of the Western Buddhist Teachers Network with the Dalai Lama, he regularly helps organize its international Buddhist Teachers Conferences. He is also active in interfaith dialogue and charitable projects in the Third World. In recent years, Lama Surya has turned his efforts and focus towards youth and contemplative education initiatives, what he calls “True higher education and wisdom for life training.”Lama Surya Das is a sought after speaker and lecturer, teaching and conducting meditation retreats and workshops around the world. He is a published author, translator, chant master (see Chants to Awaken the Buddhist Heart CD, with Stephen Halpern), and a regular blog contributor at The Huffington Post and Elephant Journal, as well as his own AskTheLama.com blog where he shares his thoughts and answers questions from the public.Much gratitude to the sponsors of Yoga Heart Mind!ww.solemechanics.com.au 15% off with promo code WATKINS6162 https://www.themilkcleanse.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://sacredtaste.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% offSupport the show

Genevieve Walker is a violinist and composer who draws from a deep reservoir of experience and inspiration collected from years of traveling the world and gracing international stages with Grammy nominated artist Krishna Das and the Juno nominated band Stars.Genevieve, is a Toronto native, mother, wife, and artist. This year, she completed her first solo album and brought her son into the world.Genevieve is offering a pre-sale of my her new album Home Songs on Kickstarter!The music is recorded and complete. We are now concluding the mastering process. With your help in these final stages, the CDs and LPs will be on their way to being manufactured. Eventually I will add this new music to all the popular platforms. By backing this project, you will get an advance copy of your choosing (digital download, cd, or vinyl) along with some reward items. There are a few levels to choose from.Click here to support Genevieve on Kickstarter.Follow Genevieve here.Much gratitude to the sponsors of Yoga Heart Mind!ww.solemechanics.com.au 15% off with promo code WATKINS6162 https://www.themilkcleanse.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://sacredtaste.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% offSupport the show

Join Jo and Stuart for this conversation from their Yoga Heart Mind app. If you'd like to listen/watch the rest of the conversation please download the Yoga Heart Mind app and have a look under the 'Dharma & Lifestyle' section of the app.Click here for iPhones.Click here for Android.Much gratitude to the sponsors of Yoga Heart Mind!ww.solemechanics.com.au 15% off with promo code WATKINS6162 https://www.themilkcleanse.comPromo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://sacredtaste.com Promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Promo code STUART for 10% off Support the show

My wife Jo will now be joining forces with me on the podcast! Stay tuned for more from The Yoga Heart Mind Podcast.With love,Stu and JoSupport the show

Returning back to the podcast for the 3rd time is Amanda Noga. Amanda is the founder of Yoga Alchemy, Karma Kolab and co-creator of FLOW.Amanda will be launching the 'Paths to You' mentorship program on September 1st in which you can work with Amanda 1.1 for 40 days OR in a group learning program for 3 months. For every registration Amanda will donate to either a Mother in India, supporting her through childbrith OR sponsor a girl by taking care of her education for a year. Its bringing together Yoga, Ayurveda and sacred Activism!All the details :1.1:  www.yogaalchemy.com.au/reasonSEASON: www.yogaalchemy.com.au/seasonHuge gratitude to the sponsors of this show:ww.solemechanics.com.au Enter promo code WATKINS6162 for 15% offhttps://www.themilkcleanse.comEnter promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://sacredtaste.comEnter promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Enter promo code STUART for 10% offMuch love and gratitude!StuSupport the show

January is a recognised healer for people with chronic illness and multi-instrumental frequency musician. She has healed herself from debilitating illness that modern medicine couldn’t support, using healing foods and sound therapies and continues to support people around the world with 'mystery' illness to bring them back to health. She has a deep love for world cultures creating her unique blend of her earthly sounds driven from the roots of her island home and has performed on the world stages with highly regarded artists.Follow January here:@januarykulturaMassive gratitude to the sponsors of this podcast:ww.solemechanics.com.au Enter discount code WATKINS6162 for 15% offThe Milk Cleanse - Promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://www.themilkcleanse.comSacred Taste Cacao- Promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://sacredtaste.comBless It Bee - promo code STUART for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Support the show

Leah Song  is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumental musician, storyteller, poet, Yogini and activist. She is very well known for her role as front woman in Rising Appalachia, with her sister Chloe Smith, incorporating sultry vocals, rhythm, banjo, guitar, ballads, dance, spoken-word and storytelling into her work. Her music is based in the traditions of Southern soul and international roots music.Follow Leah Song and here work here:https://www.wildabundance.net/bios/leah-song/https://www.risingappalachia.com/aboutIntro and outro music credit to Rising Appalachia.Big thanks to the sponsors of this episode:ww.solemechanics.com.au or instore. Enter the promo code WATKINS6162 for 15% off.The Milk Cleanse - Promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://www.themilkcleanse.comSacred Taste Cacao- Promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://sacredtaste.comBless It Bee- promo code STUART for 10% offhttps://blessitbee.com.au/r?id=af1ac8Please don't forget to check out our app Yoga Heart Mind.With love,StuSupport the show

Brian Muraresku is the author of the best-selling book, The Immortality Key, a groundbreaking book that looks deeply  into the psychedelic origins of the world's great spiritual practices and what those might mean for how we view ourselves and the world around us.Attorney and scholar Brian C. Muraresku graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Brown University with a degree in Latin, Greek and Sanskrit. As an alumnus of Georgetown Law and a member of the New York Bar, he has been practicing law internationally for fifteen years. In 2016, Muraresku became the founding executive director of Doctors for Cannabis Regulation. Their work has been featured on CNN and ESPN. In arbitration with the NFL in 2018, Muraresku represented the first professional athlete in the United States to seek a therapeutic use exemption for cannabis.I highly recommend you read this incredible book and listen to the audiobook. Here are the links:https://www.brianmuraresku.comWith love,StuSupport the show

Jetpack Brandon is an artist from Fayetteville, NC. Creativity is flowing through his music with colorful sounds and witty lyrics that give the listener a smile while streaming. His goal for his music is to make others happy and let them know that they are not alone in this journey called life.Check out all of Jetpack Brandon's platforms here:https://fanlink.to/neon-burger-streaming-servicesTo book in for the Ram Dass Soul Land Music series click here.Click here to book in for our next immersion on April 23.Click here to book in for our August retreat.Much love!Support the show

Dassi Ma was the primary carer and assistant for Ram Dass.Dassi Ma still resides at the Ram Dass' house on Maui, now called Hanuman Maui. Hanuman Maui is the living continuation of Ram Dass’s presence on Maui. We seek to uphold his teachings of love, service and devotion.When Ram Dass moved into the house in Haiku over 14 years ago, his presence transformed it into a sacred space, a place to share unconditional love and devotion.  During his years in the house, Ram Dass continued to teach, hold retreats, offer podcasts and have weekly Skype calls with his followers.  There was regular kirtan, meditation and special events at his home with the local satsang and visitors from throughout the world.When Ram Dass dropped his body in December 2019, the energy of the sanctuary and the heart space of Maharaji and Ram Dass remained. Ram Dass’s caregivers and satsang gathered to cultivate a vision for the space. Hanuman Maui – Ram Dass Loving Awareness Sanctuary was born out of this vision to preserve his home as a spiritual sanctuary. Hanuman Maui plans to continue to share this energy and offer kirtan, meditation, education programs, retreats and special events.  Please subscribe to their newsletter and follow them on social media to stay informed.Click here for all of the links:https://www.hanumanmaui.org/hanuman-mauiSupport the show

Raghu Markus has been involved in music and transformational media since the early 1970s when he was program director of CKGM-FM in Montreal. In 1974 he collaborated with Ram Dass on the box set Love Serve Remember. In 1990 he launched Triloka Records and Karuna Music in Los Angeles, California. Triloka established itself as a critical leader in the development of world music and for 17 years was home to such artists as Krishna Das, Hugh Masekela, Walela, Jai Uttal and transformational media projects that featured Ram Dass, Deepak Chopra, and Les Nubians. He is currently the Executive Director of the Love Serve Remember Foundation and has been an associate producer for on-line and television events for Ram Dass and Oprah Winfrey as well as Eckhart Tolle.Check out Raghu's platforms here:https://www.ramdass.orghttps://beherenownetwork.com/category/raghu-markus/Support the show

Samantha is a mother, doula, mentor, yoga and meditation teacher. She is the creator of Birthing in New Earth, an online gathering and collective of amazing souls with a common vision to awaken the divine feminine in birth, business and spiritually. She is also the founder of Zara and Co, where she helps women and families, who have experienced stillbirthShe truly believes that the time is now to create the future of our dreams. The Birthing in New Earth Gathering is an inspiring and empowering celebration of togetherness, taking place on the Spring and Autumn equinox. As we move into the Age of Aquarius, there is a huge planetary shift happening. The old paradigms/structures are crumbling and it is time to create new paths and reconnect to the ancient ways that have been lost over the years. When we come together collectively and hold this COMMON VISION, there is immense power and potency. We stay steady on our own paths, as we birth in this New Earth together.Gathering: https://birthing-in-new-earth-gathering.heysummit.com/Website:https://www.birthinginnewearth.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birthing_in_new_earth/Support the show

Shaun is a spiritual warrior whose ultimate purpose is to raise the vibration of our planet by connecting humans to their infinite potential. He does this through his core gifts of teaching, speaking, and healing. He is the founder of the transformational retreat brand Uplift Retreats and also the school-based mindfulness + emotional intelligence powerhouse that is Smile Teachers. @uplift_retreats @smile_teachersShaun experienced a journey of radical life transformation at the age of 26, where he was called to learn, heal, love, and grow after years (even generations) of suffering and pain for him and his lineage who had battled with trauma and mental illness. This was the great battle of his life and with every great battle there must be a victor, fortunately, it was Shaun, and ever since he transcended this old toxic masculine paradigm, his mission is to shine his light with total integrity and authenticity to truly connect and empower others to do the same and to ultimately, love themselves unconditionally first by creating happiness from within.Shaun’s story is about going from breakdown to breakthrough, he cracks open his community and enables them to embrace their highest potential. 4 years ago, he was down on the canvas, almost defeated by anxiety and depression, barely able to leave his house and on a long stint of mental health leave from teaching. Today he is fast becoming a high-level keynote speaker and a life-changing facilitator who passionately shares his gifts with the world, doing what he loves, teaching people how to find happiness from within. He was also recently awarded the 7News Young Achiever Regional Service Award, after impacting over 3500 teachers, 6500 students and many more globally with his programs.He has studied human behavior, NLP, meditation, breathwork, reiki, exercise physiology, suicide prevention, hypnosis, nutrition, and subconscious aspecting.His mentors and influences include:-Ram Dass-Dr. Joe Dispenza-Dr. Bruce Lipton-Michael Bernard Beckwith-Gabrielle Bernstein-Esther-Abraham Hicks-Paul Dunn-SadhguruAnd many more...Support the show

Sitaram Dass spent several years serving his beloved teacher Ram Dass on Maui, where he was shown the path of Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of service and devotion to God. Through writings, music, teachings, workshops, and one-on-one counseling, he works to strengthen our sense of the Timeless Sacred in today’s modern and fast-paced world. His new book, From and for God, will be released March 20th and is available for pre-order now.He is a member of Kripa, a purpose-driven kirtan group committed to the wide accessibility of kirtan and Bhakti Yoga. Kripa works to lower the barriers of access to contemplative and devotional practices through affordable, free, and donation-based offerings and prison outreach. Learn more about their work and contact Sitaram at: https://kripa.guruTheir newest album is a collaboration with Krishna Das, Nina Rao, and Shantala among others, and it is a fundraiser for Hanuman Maui: Ram Dass Loving Awareness Sanctuary. https://hanumanmaui.org Follow Sitaram Dass here:https://sitaramdass.comSupport the show

East Forest is a unique bird in the Wild West aviary of electronic-chamber music, bridging the digital and natural realms. While his electro-acoustic ‘soulgaze’ can be contextualized along with Aphex Twin, Philip Glass and Sigur Ros, the fundamental mission of his project is to create sonic architecture for listeners to explore their inner space. As a leader in the field of wellness, he offers a spiritual yet non-religious pathway aimed squarely at the challenges of our contemporary lives. It is a process of opening doorways through myriad offerings, including his music, talks, writings, podcast, and retreats. East Forest invites patience. Patience, while typically thought of as kryptonite in the instant gratification, hyper-speed world of music and modern life, might just be the medicine we need.Nature indelibly made a huge impression on East Forest, who grew up in the Pacific Northwest. Making his way to NYC, he discovered indigenous traditions and their relationship to both sound and ceremony. Eventually he started leading underground shamanic ceremonies across the country as he began curating his own source recordings from guiding sound-meditations and therapeutic psychoactive psilocybin-mushroom ceremonies. Playing in the shadows allowed the patient sound of East Forest to emerge: an emotional and spacious lexicon born out of a practical need to play solo for six hours, and a goal of developing a protocol and musical landscape to guide a room of listeners in deep inner meditation.Word organically spread as a devoted community shared his early albums, leading to glowing nods of approval from the likes of NPR and Wired. He completed multiple tours across the U.S. and Europe and shared his mission on the stage of TEDx while performing in a wide range of settings, from SXSW and Summit, to Grace Cathedral and the Esalen Institute. As his diverse catalogue emerged (30 releases total), the music evolved from extended, ambient soundscapes to more concise, structured material occasionally with vocals. “I’ve always been inspired by the natural world and the shamanic experience as curative tools” East Forest asserts, which he has often implemented in his live recording process. “I prefer to operate where my intuitive musical mind can speak and something larger can come through.”As a teacher and facilitator, East Forest has trail-blazed a path in the wellness movement building connections between the digital and natural worlds.  As a leader in the burgeoning field of “organic tech”, he regularly cross pollinates his work to bring together the intersection between technology, nature and the human experience — with a brain-body approach aimed towards non-religious yet deeply spiritual personal development; a methodology grounded as much in science as in ritual and ceremony. His collaborations include Google and John Hopkins neuroaesthetics program, Consciousness Hacking, Science And Nonduality (SAND), in addition to his weekly podcast series that offers discussions with thought leaders alongside musically guided original meditations. He also joined the London based Wavepaths as a composer alongside Brian Eno, Jon Hopkins, and Imogen Heap. As a consistent pillar of his public offerings, East Forest offers in person retreats for deeper immersive experiences both at the Esalen Institute where he is a faculty member as well as in his adopted home of the high desert in Southern Utah. His albums and collaborations have three times charted #1 on iTunes as well as several Billboard top ten releases.Follow East Forest here:http://eastforest.org/about/Support the show

Lysa Cooper is a powerful embodiment of the Divine Feminine and what it means to live with courage, creativity and an open heart. Lysa is a true visionary and has always been on the cutting edge of creativity in many industries. I deeply appreciate her authenticity and heart felt wisdom.For more than three decades, native New Yorker Lysa Cooper has helped shape the cultural landscape of fashion, hospitality, nightclubs and events on both the East and West coasts. She speaks openly about her reasons for leaving the world of styling and fashion after so many years of such a successful career and becoming the healer that she is today.Lysa Cooper’s styling career spanned from Mary J Blige to Mos Def, all the way to her revolutionary relationship with Rihanna. Cooper was responsible for transforming the Bajan pop star into a fashion Icon. Other noteworthy stylist clients have included Beyonce, Aerosmith, Common, Kanye West, and Christina Aguilera. Cooper has also worked often with Directors Anthony Mandler, Mark Romanek, Little X, Hype Williams, and of course her collaborator Ellen Von Unwerth.And throughout the eighties and nineties until today, Cooper has been honored to sit for several respected artists and photographers as muse. Keith Haring, Francesco Clemente,  Alex Katz, Kenny Scharf, Robert Mapplethorpe, Ellen Von Unwerth, Bruce Weber, and Marc Baptiste have all invited her into their worlds, and she’s continued to glean inspiration for her own work to this day.Follow Lysa Cooper here:https://www.instagram.com/lysacooper/?hl=enSupport the show

A former elite-level gymnast and platform diver, Cristi trained with the US Olympic diving team as a young adult. After an injury cut her Olympic dreams short, Cristi shifted her focus to helping others improve their level of fitness through personal training, Pilates, Core Fusion, and yoga. After earning her degree in Kinesiology, Cristi studied extensively for over 10 years with world-renowned teachers including Saul David Raye, Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, Elisabeth Halfpapp, and Fred DeVito.Taking a class with Cristi involves the perfect melange of inspiration with athleticism. Your body and soul will respond to her unique and holistic approach to teaching yoga. All levels of your being will be transformed and awakened — physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Cristi’s bright energy permeates her teaching, creating a dynamic and unique practice that imbues her students with potent vitality. She spreads this energy across the globe leading workshops and retreats and has been faculty on numerous international yoga festivals, teacher training programs, and conferences. Currently, Cristi is shaking up the yoga world by integrating yoga and dance with live DJ’d house music during her invigorating “Deep Exhale” events.From 2005-2014, Cristi served as the Director of the internationally renowned Exhale Center for Sacred Movement in Venice, CA. Cristi’s leadership corresponded with the studio rising to fame – Exhale was the epicenter of yoga, setting the foundation for yoga in the western world. Cristi spearheaded the studio and worked closely with many internationally acclaimed teachers.Cristi has been the face for yoga & lifestyles brands such as Exhale Spa, Loewes Hotel Hollywood, Satya Yoga Wear, and Ananda Soul Creations, and has graced the covers of Yoga Journal, Om Yoga, Self, and LA Yoga. When she isn’t teaching, globe-trotting, and empowering others, you’ll likely find Cristi dancing and doing back flips on Venice Beach!Follow Cristi here:https://www.instagram.com/cristi_christensen/Much gratitude to the sponsors of this podcast:https://blessitbee.com.auEnter promo code STUART for 10% offhttps://www.themilkcleanse.comEnter promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://sacredtaste.comEnter promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offWith love,StuSupport the show

Joy Stone is a bestselling author, anxiety coach, mindset expert, and spiritual teacher. She helps women end their struggles with anxiety and self-doubt so that they can get back in the driver's seat of their lives and make their dreams a reality.Joy received her positive psychology education at the Whole-Being Institute under Harvard Professor Tal Ben-Shahar, and her yoga teaching certification under the Anusara style – a therapeutic application of yoga philosophy and practice.Get a copy of her book here:https://www.joystonecoaching.com/free-bookFollow Joy Stone here:https://www.joystonecoaching.comhttps://www.instagram.com/joystonecoaching/Much gratitude to the sponsors of this podcast:https://blessitbee.com.auEnter promo code STUART for 10% offhttps://www.themilkcleanse.comEnter promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offhttps://sacredtaste.comEnter promo code STUARTWATKINS for 10% offWith love,StuSupport the show