The Awake Yoga Meditation Podcast

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You were born whole, perfect, and radiant—this is the truth of who you are. From the yogic tradition to the words of Jesus and the Psalms, spiritual teachings remind us a…

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"All that matters is what God wants." These words, spoken by Swami Shankarananda in his final days, hold a profound truth. Our existence—every breath, every moment—is a g…

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Worry is one of the most harmful emotions we carry. It keeps us entangled, caught in patterns that drain our energy and peace. But how do we untangle this web of thoughts…

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In this now moment, you have the power to shift your life. Let go of blame, release pain, and allow love to flow. The divine presence within you is always here—offering p…

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Karma is often misunderstood as punishment, fate, or something looming over us from past lifetimes. But Swami Shankarananda reminds us that karma simply means action—it i…

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In every moment, we have the opportunity to open our hearts and attune ourselves to the best of life. By simply turning within and saying, "I am willing to cooperate with…

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Every challenge we face is an invitation to return to divine awareness. The energy that recognizes resistance is the same energy that has the power to transform it. By st…

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When we are in touch with our soul, we have everything—peace, joy, kindness. This is the natural state of our being, always available within. Meditation and selfless serv…

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Every challenge we face is an invitation to return to divine awareness. The energy that recognizes resistance is the same energy that has the power to transform it. By st…

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When we say “I am”, we are actively shaping our reality. This teaching, rooted in both Biblical and Yogic traditions, reveals how our words and thoughts connect us to div…

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Swami Shankarananda offers a profound reminder: we hold the responsibility for how we respond to life’s experiences, and within that responsibility lies the power to tran…

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In this episode, Swami Nityananda weaves together teachings from Lahiri Mahasaya, Swami Yogananda, Swami Shankarananda, and more to help us understand how to recognize Go…

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In this episode, Swami Nityananda weaves together teachings from Krishna, Lahiri Mahasaya, the Bhagavad-Gita, Patanjali, Swami Shankarananda, and the Buddha to help us de…

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In this episode, Swami Nityananda weaves together teachings from the Lahiri Mahasaya, Patanjali, the Yoga Sutras, and the Dalai Lama to help us deepen our understanding o…

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In this episode, Swami Nityananda weaves together teachings from the Bhagavad-Gita, Swami Yogananda, the Upanishads, and Swami Shankarananda to help us deepen our underst…

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In this episode, Swami Nityananda weaves together teachings from Lahiri Mahasaya, Thich Nhat Hanh, Swami Shankarananda, Kabir, and Ramana Maharshi to deepen our understan…

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In the seventh chakra, sahasraram, we realize we are immortal beings. By sitting at “the mystic thousand-petaled lotus,” the crown chakra, we unfold bliss, bliss consciou…

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In the sixth chakra, ajna, we see the first glimpse of bliss. Clarity comes and we listen to our inner guidance. We begin to understand that there is something within us …

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The fifth chakra, visuddha, holds our power of freedom of choice. It can lead us towards awareness of our highest self and pure consciousness (pure thoughts) or it can le…

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The fourth chakra, anahata, holds our devotion. It can inspire us to recognize the sacredness of every experience or be a place that holds our delusions. Swami Shankarana…