Send us Fan Mail Vipassana, meditation, and how silence shapes creativity, filmmaking, and purpose. What happens after a 10-day silent retreat—and how it can change the way you see your mind, your work, and your life. Jeremy Frindel on Vipassana, meditation, filmmaking & The Doctor from India In this episode, we sit down with filmmaker Jeremy Frindel to explore how a 10-day Vipassana silent retreat, meditation, and yoga have shaped his creative path and storytelling. Jeremy is best known for directing The Doctor from India and One Track Heart (featuring Krishna Das). His work blends documentary filmmaking with spirituality, Eastern philosophy, and human connection. He is also the creative director of AyurPrana Plus, a streaming platform dedicated to conscious and spiritual content. We discuss meditation, mindfulness, creativity, and the impact of silence—and how a consistent spiritual practice can influence filmmaking, purpose, and personal growth. Key Topics: Vipassana meditation and silent retreatsYoga, meditation, and mindfulnessDocumentary filmmaking and storytellingThe Doctor from India and Krishna DasAyurPrana Plus and spiritual streamingCreativity, purpose, and personal growthVisit Jeremy: https://www.ayurpranaplus.com/ https://www.instagram.com/substratumfilms/ 🎧 Practice with Native Yoga: 8IN8 Ashtanga Yoga Course (FREE coupon): https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/ Daily Online Classes (Code: FIRSTMONTHFREE): https://nativeyogacenter.teachable.com/p/today-s-community-class About the Podcast: The Native Yoga Toddcast explores yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and personal growth through conversations with teachers, creators, and thought leaders. https://info.nativeyogacenter.com/8in8-ashtanga-yoga-for-beginners-8-limbs-in-8-days/ Support the show Native Yoga website: here YouTube: here Instagram: @nativeyoga Twitter: @nativeyoga Facebook: @nativeyogacenter LinkedIn: Todd McLaughlin