Τα καλύτερα On Wellbeing podcast (2024)

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41.Wellbeing - The Illusion of Free Will and Karma Yoga 32:40

2d ago32:40

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What if true freedom lies not in controlling our actions, but in relinquishing the illusion of control altogether? Swamiji guides us through a profound exploration of karma, challenging our preconceived notions by contrasting the traditional understanding with the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Through Arjuna's journey, we unravel the complexities…

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12: How to get out of being stuck with Dr Heather McKee 42:45

24d ago42:45

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Feeling stuck is a common experience for many of us. We know we do not want this situation or pattern of behaviour anymore, but we can’t seem to shift it. Dr Heather Mckee helps us to reframe the feeling of stuck and to make positive mental health a habit. She uses examples from mindfulness, movement, relationships as well as examples of gratitude,…

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40.Wellbeing - Integrating the Four Yogas in Daily Life 30:41

8d ago30:41

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Swamiji uncovers the transformative potential of the four yogas—Jnana, Karma, Raja and Bhakti Yoga—when harmoniously integrated into everyday life. We draw insights from the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, illustrating how tasks such as teaching can evolve from simple transactions into meaningful spiritual engagements by embracing a holistic approa…

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39.Wellbeing - Bhakti Yoga part 2 38:58

2M ago38:58

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Swamiji joins us to reveal how understanding energy dynamics, and the practice of self-reliance, can prevent mental health spirals, using Arjuna's struggle and Sri Krishna's guidance as profound examples. Discover the spiritual mechanics behind mantras and how they act as a bridge to divine energies. With Swamiji's insights, we explore the potent c…

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11: What is psychological safety and why does it matter? 48:42

2M ago48:42

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This podcast will help you to understand either as a people manager or a colleague how we can come together to make our workplaces ‘safe spaces’. Psychological safety is critical for a workplace to thrive. Dr Nicola Stenberg explains what psychological safety is and how we can positively change it. It’s also increasingly important with the rising n…

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38.Wellbeing - Bhakti yoga part 1 29:21

2M ago29:21

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In our engaging segment on Bhakti Yoga, we turn to the teachings of Sri Ramakrishna, who emphasized devotion as the most accessible path for contemporary individuals. While the Vedic Rishis practiced intense meditation, Swamiji suggests that people balancing daily responsibilities might find brief moments of meditation more practical. Learn how to …

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37.Wellbeing - Jnana Yoga part 2 29:02

2M ago29:02

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You'll gain insights into the essential prerequisites for embarking on the path of Jnana Yoga, including the cultivation of a strong power of discrimination, or buddhi, through practices like chanting the Gayatri mantra. Discover the importance of harnessing and intensifying your internal energy for higher realization and how traditional methods of…

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36.Wellbeing - Jnana Yoga part 1 32:47

3M ago32:47

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Embark on an enlightening path through the teachings of Jnana Yoga. A poignant fable about a lion cub raised among sheep illustrates the importance of direct experience and guidance in realizing one's true self. Swamiji expands on how embracing divine consciousness fosters unity and interconnectedness, allowing us to transcend individual suffering …

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13: Why kindness leads to change with Carey Davis Munro 52:54

3M ago52:54

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There is a new science around kindness and compassion, and how transformative it is for mental health. In this podcast, Carey Davis Munro discusses the benefits of being kind and how this research around the ‘helpers high’ demonstrates the positive benefits for the self in being kind and helpful to others. Carey discusses random acts of kindness an…

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35.Wellbeing - Karma Yoga Part 2 25:34

4M ago25:34

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What if you could transform your daily tasks into profound spiritual practices? Join us as we sit down with Swamiji to unlock the secrets of converting karma into karma yoga. You'll gain invaluable insights into working without attachment to results and the essential role of detachment in maintaining life's balance. Inspired by the Bhagavad Gita, S…

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34.Wellbeing - Karma Yoga 29:28

4M ago29:28

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We visit the foundational principles of Karma Yoga, drawing wisdom from the timeless teachings of the Bhagavad Gita. Learn how the relentless cycle of actions and reactions binds us and discover the path to liberation by embracing non-attached action. Swamiji shares exemplary insights from Sri Krishna’s life, demonstrating how maintaining inner cal…

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10: The power of habits to increase health and happiness when everything feels uncertain with Dr Heather McKee 51:43

4M ago51:43

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If we want to eat more healthily, start an exercise routine that you commit to, or any other positive ‘lifestyle change, your focus should be on ‘habits’ rather than motivation or willpower. Dr Heather McKee, global behaviour change expert unpacks how building a habit is the most important thing we can do when it comes to changing our behaviour. Sh…

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33.Wellbeing - Karma 28:53

4M ago28:53

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What if your every action carried the weight of shaping your destiny? Join Swamiji and Sunil on a crisp Auckland morning as they unravel the profound concept of karma. From its Sanskrit roots meaning "to do" or "to work," to the intricate ways it impacts our lives. Listen as Swamiji shares vivid examples, like the journey of a student becoming a do…

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32.Wellbeing - Spiritual but not religious 33:32

4M ago33:32

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Ever wondered how acts of kindness, compassion, and charity can pave your spiritual journey? Join us in an enlightening conversation with Swami Tadananda from the Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre of Auckland, where we explore how you can manifest the divine within, even if you consider yourself "spiritual but not religious." We discuss the growing discon…

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31.Wellbeing - Atheism 30:39

4M ago30:39

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Swamiji provides profound insights into the rising trend of atheism in New Zealand. Discover the intriguing reasons behind why more people are identifying as atheists and how Vedanta’s perspective on God contrasts with traditional views. Our senses often deceive us into believing that happiness lies in external pleasures. This episode uncovers the …

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9: Overcomplicating food is bad for our mental health…how to keep it simple and enjoyable with Dr Lisa Gatenby 1:01:38

5M ago1:01:38

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Dr Lisa Gatenby registered nutritionist offers a real-world view on the chaos and confusion which surrounds what and how we eat. This podcast is full of scientifically backed advice and support to take the stress and guilt out of our relationship with food. Lisa discusses the way in which we over complicate food with an excessive amount of food inf…

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8: How to make friends with exercise and alter your perspective for good with Dr Paula Watson 45:31

5M ago45:31

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Paula is an experienced BPS Chartered Psychologist with 18 years’ experience of developing and delivering health behaviour change interventions. Paula’s vast experience of working with different people to build exercise as a long lasting habit has created a wealth of effective tricks, tools and techniques which she discusses in this podcast. So man…

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30.Wellbeing - The flow of energy 34:14

5M ago34:14

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We'll explore the alarming trends in depression and suicidal behavior, discussing the critical role of both self-help and external support systems. Discover how the mind's energy, which Swami Tadananda describes as a powerful vortex, can either uplift or drag us down, and learn practical tools to help those in distress. Next, grasp how the energy o…

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7: Why buying things makes us sad….materialism and mental health with Dr Louise Lambert 34:04

5M ago34:04

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Dr Louise Lambert, employee wellbeing specialist and positive psychologist explores the issue of materialism, the high valuation of material goods. Louise unpicks the way in which our focus on buying thing negatively impacts our mental health. Louise describes the consistent inverse relationship between materialism and wellbeing; such that as mater…

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6: How to Manage Fear with Carey Munro 50:09

5M ago50:09

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Listen to Carey as she explains how fear and anxiety, common emotions that overwhelm so many of us are detrimental to our health. Carey describes how these powerful emotions extract energy from us and alter our daily experiences, mood and reactions. This podcast helps us to understand how we can begin to cognitively understand, detect and manage fe…

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29. Wellbeing - Untimely death 29:25

6M ago29:25

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Swami Tadananda illuminates how our samskaras, vasanas, and karmas transcend lifetimes, shaping our existence and experiences. In our conversation, we confront the harsh reality of mental anguish and the existential question of untimely death. Swami Tadannanda dispels the myth that ending one's physical existence alleviates suffering, explaining th…

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5: How we can imagine ourselves into a better place. Visualisation and mental health with Maya Raichoora 50:04

6M ago50:04

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Maya Raichoora, expert in mental fitness and TEDx speaker describes the power of visualisation to reverse a medical condition in her own life. Maya discusses how the power of imagination led to an empowered journey to take charge of her own health. Maya illustrates the way our own thoughts and beliefs limit us and describes how we can begin to use …

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28.Wellbeing - Death 28:46

6M ago28:46

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What does it mean to truly transcend life and death? We compare life to an arrow's flight and a vehicle's journey, discussing how the energy at birth sets the course of one's life, influenced by previous karmas. We ponder the cyclical nature of existence and the soul's quest for realization amidst this repetitive cycle. Finally, we tackle the sensi…

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4: How culture, art and history can help us think differently with Dr Louise Lambert 34:04

6M ago34:04

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In this interesting conversation Dr Louise Lambert, employee wellbeing specialist and positive psychologist describes how art and history can support positive mental health. Louise discusses how art evokes emotion. This is the role of art. Within this there is room for contemplation and reflection. We can examine what we feel and why. Art and cultu…

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27.Wellbeing -The Wellness Retreat Centre 22:18

6M ago22:18

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Swami Tadananda unveils the transformative Vedanta Wellness Retreat Center project in New Zealand. Imagine a sanctuary sprawled across a serene 125-acre farm in Waikato, a place where meditation and Vedanta teachings are not just practices but a way of life. This episode gives you a glimpse into Swamiji's vision, where a global community can thrive…

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26.Wellbeing - The spiritual perspective 29:39

7M ago29:39

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This episode promises a profound shift in perspective, granting listeners an opportunity to uncover the spiritual essence that lies at the core of our being. Through tales of ancient wisdom and discussions on the Bhagavad Gita, Swami Tadananda illuminates the path to recognizing our eternal nature, a discovery that can redefine our interactions and…

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24.Wellbeing - Cleansing the Lens of Perception Through Yoga and Meditation 36:17

7M ago36:17

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This episode promises to redefine your understanding of relationships, as we examine the influence of personal conditioning on our interactions. From the boardroom to intimate connections, we reveal the transformative potential in acknowledging the diversity of individual perspectives. When we actively engage with the rainbow of viewpoints around u…

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25.Wellbeing - Journey to Inner Calm and Conflict Mastery 32:31

7M ago32:31

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Discover the transformative secrets to resolving conflicts and understanding the power of perspective. Our enlightening conversation peels back the layers of mental conditioning, illustrating why embracing multiple viewpoints can lead to more empathetic relationships and parenting approaches. We navigate through the art of spiritual intelligence an…

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3: For every back problem..... there is a back story. How our bodies and minds are interlinked with Rachel Wilkinson 51:34

7M ago51:34

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A chiropractor for over 20 years, Rachel Wilkinson has an intuitive understanding of the way the body reflects so much of our mental health and trauma. In this podcast she describes how so many problems relating to our back and body have a root in mental health. Rachel illustrates with real -life example clients who present with pain and dysfunctio…

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23.Wellbeing - Navigating the Tapestry of Human Perspectives 37:37

7M ago37:37

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Ever wondered how your background, culture, and experiences color the lens through which you view the world? This episode unveils the multifaceted nature of perspectives, inviting you to consider the ways in which our own 'location' shapes our understanding of reality. As we navigate through a conversation about the perils of narrow-mindedness, the…

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22.Wellbeing - Harnessing Willpower for Lifelong Learning 29:41

7M ago29:41

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Embark on a transformative exploration with Swami Tadananda as we uncover the profound impact of willpower in shaping our educational journey and life's purpose. This dialogue, steeped in Swami Vivekananda's wisdom, promises to reveal the subtle art of harnessing Ichcha Shakti, that indomitable will, for personal success and societal betterment. We…

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2: You are not 'broken'.....why anxiety is doing exactly what it should and how to embrace it for change, with Jonny Ward 58:27

7M ago58:27

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Why your anxiety is serving a purpose and how you can reframe it". Content descriptor: Jonny Ward aka 'The Anxious Firefighter' brings a fresh perspective on anxiety. A station manager in the Fire and Rescue Service in the North of England he describes his own raw and traumatic journey with anxiety across his career. He explains how he learnt to ma…

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21.Wellbeing - Embracing Holistic Learning 25:30

7M ago25:30

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Embark on a journey to the heart of holistic learning with Swami Tadananda, as we uncover how education shapes not just sharp intellects but also emotionally and spiritually attuned beings. Our conversation peels back the layers of traditional education systems, revealing the shortfall in nurturing emotional growth and spiritual awareness. Swami Ta…

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20. Wellbeing - Unlocking the Secrets of Advanced Meditation 36:24

8M ago36:24

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The episode offers an advanced look at meditation practices, likening them to the metamorphosis of water from ice to vapor, and invites you to experience your potential to ascend from the physical to the spiritual realm. As we traverse the landscape of human perception, Swami Tadannanda sheds light on the constraints of our physical senses and the …

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1: Welcome to the On Wellbeing podcast. 0:45

8M ago0:45

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We are talking with different people to better understand ourselves and others. Sharing tools and tips on how to live our lives with more purpose and peace. Join us from wherever you may be and indulge in the conversations we have to offer.Από τον On Wellbeing

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19.Wellbeing - Advanced Meditation 23:50

8M ago23:50

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Swami Tadananda takes us through an advanced meditation technique which helps us connect to our higher spiritual self. Support the show www.vedanta.nzΑπό τον VedantaNZ

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18. Wellbeing - Embracing the Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita 38:44

8M ago38:44

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Discover the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita as Swami Tadananda offers insights into finding balance amidst chaos, a quest as relevant today as it was on the ancient battlefield of Kurukshetra. Our conversation traverses the depths of 'sthita pragna,' the art of poised mindfulness, and its application beyond the realm of ascetics—speaking directly to t…

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17. Wellbeing - Finding Rhythm in Family, Work, and Leadership 33:22

9M ago33:22

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Swami Tadananda dissect's how shared goals and mutual support create a harmonious family unit, crucial for a robust society. From the crafting of a will to the constant give and take of marital dynamics, we examine how our choices can either fortify or disrupt this delicate balance, serving as a poignant reminder of the need for mindfulness in deci…

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16. Wellbeing - Cultivating Balance in a Chaotic World 32:17

9M ago32:17

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Have you ever felt out of step with the world around you, grappling to maintain a sense of peace amid chaos? Swami Tadananda joins me, Sunil, as we embark on a journey to explore the art of sustaining rhythm in our chaotic lives. In the dance of existence, we often overlook the subtle yet profound balance required between our physical health, menta…

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15. Wellbeing - Being in Rhythm 22:41

10M ago22:41

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Tune your spirit to the harmonious vibrations of the cosmos with the guidance of Swami Tadananda, who sheds light on the ancient art of mantra meditation. Throughout our discussion, the concept of aligning with life's higher energies emerges as a beacon for those seeking enlightenment beyond the physical world. By embracing the sage advice of discr…

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14.Wellbeing - Breathe for Mental Clarity 30:07

10M ago30:07

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Unlock the power of breath with insights from Swami Tadananda, who joins us from the Ramakrishna Vedanta Center of Auckland, to reveal how Pranayama can dramatically calm your mind. This episode promises to transform your meditation practice, as we parse through the mechanics of deep, rhythmic breathing and its profound effects on our mental state.…

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13.Wellbeing - The Ethical Foundations - Niyama 38:38

10M ago38:38

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Delve into the profound wisdom of the five niyamas — purity, contentment, austerity, self-study, and surrender to a higher power — and understand their pivotal role in reaching a sattvic state of being. Learn how these principles not only prepare the mind for meditation but also enhance our quest to connect with our higher self. Feel the power of d…

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12.Wellbeing - The Ethical Foundations - Yama 25:09

11M ago25:09

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Swami Tadananda explores the ethical foundation of Yama (Don'ts), where non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, sense control, and non-receiving of gifts aren't just actions, but a state of being that envelops our thoughts, words, and deeds. As we venture deeper, Swami Taddananda articulates the intrinsic link between ethical living and the poten…

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11. Wellbeing - Unleashing Leadership Potential 29:10

11M ago29:10

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Discover the true essence of a focused mind. Our enlightening conversation will guide you through mastering the art of achieving a one-pointed mind, and reveal how this can become your secret weapon for tranquility amidst life's chaos. Imagine the serene surface of a still lake, its calm waters mirroring the clarity that awaits when you harness the…

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10. Wellbeing - Meditation to recharge your mind 23:59

11M ago23:59

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Discover how the age-old concept of 'rhythm' isn't just a musical term but a fundamental cosmic principle that weaves through the fabric of existence, bringing order and harmony to the universe. Our latest dialogue traverses the metaphor of the spinning wheel, revealing the stillness at its heart, the 'Hridayam', and the profound inner tranquility,…

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09. Wellbeing - Meditation explained (why, how, what?) 28:35

11M ago28:35

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With Swami Tadananda we uncover the essence of meditation, focusing on the crucial elements of posture and breath. Learn how an upright position and rhythmic breathing can revolutionise your practice, channeling the mind's scattered energies into a single, potent stream. In our conversation, Swami Tadananda shares his profound insights into the sci…

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08. Wellbeing - Guided Meditation for Daily Practise (republished) 11:50

11M ago11:50

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Embark on a transformative journey with us as we weave through a meditation crafted to enhance your spiritual well-being and unearth a deep sense of inner peace. Our latest episode is a sanctuary for the soul, guiding you to a state where breath syncs with tranquility, and a radiant light purifies your very essence. Together, we'll send forth praye…

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07.Wellbeing - The Spiritual Dimension 19:52

1y ago19:52

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Having previously delved into the dimensions of physical and mental well-being, Swamiji directs his attention to the spiritual dimension in this episode. Recognizing the foundational importance of the physical and mental aspects, he now guides the audience toward a deeper exploration of the spiritual realm. In doing so, Swamiji aims to unravel the …

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06.Wellbeing - Letting go 25:28

1y ago25:28

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Swamiji employs the example of matchsticks to portray the Vedantic perspective that solutions to challenges often exist in a higher dimension. He links this insight to Spiritual Intelligence (SI), known as Buddhi in Sanskrit. This viewpoint underscores the importance of not only detaching physically, but also mentally, from lower-level thinking and…

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05.Wellbeing - Attachments and Expectations 19:36

1y ago19:36

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In this episode, Swamiji delves into the realm of emotional well-being through the lens of Vedanta philosophy. He emphasizes that the source of much human suffering lies in the attachment to high expectations, which, when unmet, can lead to profound misery. From a Vedanta perspective, understanding the transient nature of desires and learning to de…

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