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CHITHEADS with Jacob Kyle (Embodied Philosophy)

Chitheads is a smorgasbord of contemplative education. Each episode is like a mini masterclass, exploring the diverse landscapes of spiritual practice, philosophy, and the transformative power of embodied knowledge. Each episode is crafted with the curious and open heart in mind, aiming to illuminate the path of self-inquiry and empowerment for yoga teachers, scholar-practitioners, meditators and other spiritual seekers and contemplative folks from around the world. From the profound teachings of Yoga and Buddhism to the sometimes complex theories of contemplative psychology and the vibrant tapestry of indigenous wisdom, our guests share insights that awaken, challenge, and inspire. With every episode, we dive into discussions that matter, exploring questions that guide us closer to our true selves and to a deeper understanding of the world around us. Our mission is to create a space where wisdom (and not fame, power, or money) is the center of gravity and what we are most concerned about cultivating in this lifetime.  Join us on Chitheads as we explore the liminal spaces of consciousness, embrace the complexities of the human experience without dogma or self-righteousness, and discover the beauty again and again of the interconnectedness of all things. Subscribe to Chitheads on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform, and please consider leaving us a positive review on one iTunes, or your favorite podcast player. Come dive into these in-depth conversations that illuminate our path of contemplative discovery. If you’ve felt like you’re the only one full of chit – full of consciousness or awareness ˀ– welcome home. This community of listeners, seekers, and scholar-practitioners is for you.

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Average duration
68 minutes
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179
Years Active
2015 - 2025
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Philipp Maas on the Pātañjala Yogaśāstra (#80)

Philipp Maas on the Pātañjala Yogaśāstra (#80)

In this episode, Philipp and Jacob discuss his research on classical Indian literature and the historiography of yoga.  You will learn about:
  1. The role of British colonization and yoga history
  2. The P…
00:50:26  |   Mon 12 Nov 2018
Pranada Comtois on Culturing Wise-Love (#79)

Pranada Comtois on Culturing Wise-Love (#79)

In this episode, Pranada and Jacob discuss Bhakti philosophy and theology.  You will learn:
  • The connection of Vedanta teachings with Bhakti teachings.
  • What is Wise Love (Bhakti Vedanta) and the diff…
01:00:28  |   Sat 03 Nov 2018
Amy Matthews on Embodied Learning & Developmental Anatomy   (#78)

Amy Matthews on Embodied Learning & Developmental Anatomy (#78)

Amy Matthews, CMA, IDME, BMC Teacher, RSMT/RSME has been teaching movement since 1994. She is a Certified Laban Movement Analyst, a Body-Mind Centering® Teacher, an Infant Developmental Movement Educ…
01:03:41  |   Mon 01 Oct 2018
Mauro Zappaterra on the Cerebrospinal Fluid (#77)

Mauro Zappaterra on the Cerebrospinal Fluid (#77)

Mauro Zappaterra graduated from Harvard Medical School with an MD and PhD and now specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a particular focus on regenerative medicine, neuro-rehabilit…
01:02:28  |   Tue 28 Aug 2018
Phil Hine on the Chakras & Western Esotericism (#76)

Phil Hine on the Chakras & Western Esotericism (#76)

Phil Hine is an independent researcher and occult practitioner of over 40 years. Initiated into both Western and Indian Spiritual traditions, he has practiced a hybridised form of Tantra for over twe…
01:15:03  |   Wed 08 Aug 2018
Lama Tsultrim on the Mandala & the Empowered Feminine (#75)

Lama Tsultrim on the Mandala & the Empowered Feminine (#75)

Lama Tsultrim Allione is founder and resident lama of Tara Mandala, located  in Colorado.  She traveled to India in her late teens and at the age of twenty-two, was the first western woman to be orda…
01:06:58  |   Tue 24 Jul 2018
Swami Brahmananda Saraswati on the Yogi Code & Deep Mindfulness (#74)

Swami Brahmananda Saraswati on the Yogi Code & Deep Mindfulness (#74)

Swami is an atypical monk. He trained as a monk in Himalayas for 20 years then came to USA and studied physiology & health then went on to medical school and is currently a graduate student at Johns …
01:39:12  |   Fri 22 Jun 2018
Kavitha Chinnaiyan on Shakti, Mahavidyas & the Direct Path (#73)

Kavitha Chinnaiyan on Shakti, Mahavidyas & the Direct Path (#73)

Kavitha M. Chinnaiyan, MD, is the author of Shakti Rising: Embracing Shadow and Light on the Goddess Path to Wholeness. She became drawn to the Direct Path through the teachings of Greg Goode and Sri…
00:52:05  |   Fri 25 May 2018
Wlliam K. Mahony on the Vedic Imagination (#72)

Wlliam K. Mahony on the Vedic Imagination (#72)

William K. Mahony is the Charles A. Dana Professor of Religion and Chairman of the Religion Department at Davidson College, where he teaches courses on the religions of India. He also teaches worksho…
01:00:05  |   Fri 18 May 2018
Andrea Jain on Cultural Appropriation and Essentializing Yoga (#71)

Andrea Jain on Cultural Appropriation and Essentializing Yoga (#71)

Andrea R. Jain, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, editor of the Journal of American Academy of Religion, and author of Selling Yo…
00:54:22  |   Thu 03 May 2018
Ian Whicher on the Integrity of the Yoga Sutras (#70)

Ian Whicher on the Integrity of the Yoga Sutras (#70)

Ian Whicher is a Professor and Head of the Department of Religion at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. He specializes in Hinduism and the Yoga tradition and is the author of scholarly b…
01:10:48  |   Fri 27 Apr 2018
Swami Umesh Yogi on Jyotish & the Vedic Worldview (#69)

Swami Umesh Yogi on Jyotish & the Vedic Worldview (#69)

Swami Umesh Yogi is a personal disciple of Shri Baba Ji Maharaj and Maharashi Mahesh Yogi. He was born in a Brahman family in Central India. He began his pursuit from a young age and started his Sadh…
00:59:32  |   Fri 13 Apr 2018
Deborah L. Johnson on Polarization and LGBT Spirituality (#68)

Deborah L. Johnson on Polarization and LGBT Spirituality (#68)

Rev. Deborah L. Johnson is the founding minister and president of Inner Light Ministries, an Omnifaith outreach ministry dedicated to teaching the practical application of Universal Spiritual Princip…
00:50:33  |   Mon 19 Feb 2018
Tias Little on the Subtle Body (#67)

Tias Little on the Subtle Body (#67)

Tias’s unique and skillful approach enables students to find greater depth of understanding and awareness in their practice, both on and off the mat. His approach to the practice is inter-disciplinar…
01:00:15  |   Mon 12 Feb 2018
Mark Singleton on Yoga Body (#66)

Mark Singleton on Yoga Body (#66)

Mark Singleton gained his Ph.D in Divinity from the University of Cambridge. He has published extensively on the history of yoga, including the books Yoga in the Modern World, Contemporary Perspectiv…
00:52:21  |   Fri 02 Feb 2018
Andrew Harvey on Sacred Activism (#65)

Andrew Harvey on Sacred Activism (#65)

Andrew Harvey is an internationally renowned religious scholar, writer, and teacher, and the author of over 30 books, including the critically acclaimed Way of Passion: A Celebration of Rumi, as well…
00:54:22  |   Thu 18 Jan 2018
Riccardo Manzotti on the Spread Mind & Modern Physics (#64)

Riccardo Manzotti on the Spread Mind & Modern Physics (#64)

Riccardo Manzotti has a PhD in Robotics and degrees in The Philosophy of Mind and Computer Science. He teaches Psychology of Perception at IULM University, Milan (Italy), and has been a Fulbright Vis…
00:44:50  |   Sat 23 Dec 2017
Jude Currivan on the Cosmic Hologram (#62)

Jude Currivan on the Cosmic Hologram (#62)

Dr Jude Currivan is a cosmologist, planetary healer, futurist, author and previously one of the most senior business women in the UK. Having grown up as the daughter of a coal miner in the north of E…
00:57:37  |   Sat 25 Nov 2017
Bob Thurman & Isa Gucciardi on Peace & the Dalai Lama (#61)

Bob Thurman & Isa Gucciardi on Peace & the Dalai Lama (#61)

Jacob Kyle sat down with Bob Thurman and Isa Gucciardi at the 2017 Science and Nonduality Conference in San Jose, California, after attending their workshop, "Shamans and Siddhas". Scroll down to lis…
01:22:45  |   Sat 11 Nov 2017
Richard C. Miller on Yoga Nidra (#60)

Richard C. Miller on Yoga Nidra (#60)

Founder, Executive Director and President of the Board of Directors Integrative Restoration Institute Richard Miller, PhD is a clinical psychologist, author, researcher, yogic scholar and spiritual t…
00:57:18  |   Sun 29 Oct 2017
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