Podmasana: Global Spirituality & Timeless Wisdom Podcast

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Spirituality, wisdom, and enlightenment conversations with spiritual authors, teachers, meditation practitioners, and seekers from all faith traditions—Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sufism, indigenous spirituality, and contemporary mindfulness movements. Host Brendon Orr explores paths to spiritual awakening through intimate interviews about meditation, contemplative practice, mysticism, consciousness, and timeless wisdom from the world's spiritual traditions—making sacred teachings accessible for modern seekers navigating life's deepest questions. Explore spirituality through: - Spiritual awakening, enlightenment, and transformation Mindfulness, meditation, and contemplative practices across traditions - Wisdom teachings: Buddhist sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta, Christian mysticism, Sufi poetry, Kabbalah, Taoism - Yoga philosophy, pranayama, breathwork, and energy healing - Sacred texts and spiritual classics made accessible - Spirituality through adversity: grief, illness, aging, trauma - Mysticism, consciousness, and understanding the nature of mind - Global sacred pilgrimages and spiritual journeys - Integrating wisdom practices into daily life - Building inclusive, interfaith spiritual communities From monastics and scholars to everyday practitioners—authentic conversations about finding meaning, cultivating mindfulness, pursuing enlightenment, and discovering timeless wisdom for contemporary life. New episodes every other Wednesday. Podmasana+ members get episodes 5 days early, ad-free listening, exclusive bonus spiritual content and guided practices, plus a private community of global seekers. Deepen your spirituality and wisdom practice at podmasana.com/plus.

  1. Big Spirits Navigating Earth: Trauma, Regulation, & Collective Care with Jess Ryan | Podmasana | Ep. 8

    18H AGO

    Big Spirits Navigating Earth: Trauma, Regulation, & Collective Care with Jess Ryan | Podmasana | Ep. 8

    Therapist and energy worker Jess Ryan bridges science and spirituality, revealing why healing isn't just personal—it's cultural, relational, and embodied. From chronic pain that Western medicine couldn't fully address to doctoral research on healing as public practice, Jess explores nervous system regulation, spiritual bypassing, and why rest should be a civic concern. Discover how talk therapy misses what the body knows, why collective fatigue signals consciousness shifts, and how co-regulation works through sympathetic resonance. A profound conversation about trauma healing, somatic wisdom, and supporting "big spirits navigating life on Earth" through liminal spaces and threshold moments. Topics: nervous system regulation, somatic healing, trauma therapy, energy work, collective healing, spiritual bypassing, polyvagal theory, embodiment, liminal space, IFS therapy, Reiki, highly sensitive people, empaths, public humanities, rest as resistance About Podmasana: More than a podcast, Podmasana is a global journey through the landscape of human spirituality. We weave together transformative personal stories with scholarly depth, exploring how ancient practices illuminate life’s challenges—from grief and illness to aging and adversity. Through carefully curated conversations and compelling narratives, we bridge timeless wisdom with contemporary understanding, offering listeners authentic pathways to consciousness, healing, and the universal threads that bind human experience across cultures and generations. Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. To access ad-free episodes five days early, bonus episodes, exclusive group chat, Q&As and more, subscribe to Podmasana+ at podmasana.com/plus. Support the show: Subscribe to Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks Donate to the show Shop the Podmasana store Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday and Podmasana Preview episodes the following Wednesday Early access for Podmasana+ members (5 days in advance) Exclusive Podmasana Portal episodes eve...

    1h 13m
  2. 'My Mindful Moment' | Finding Peace in the Interruption: Jay Farias

    1D AGO · BONUS

    'My Mindful Moment' | Finding Peace in the Interruption: Jay Farias

    In this episode of My Mindful Moment, Jay Farias shares a powerful meditation experience when his son interrupted his Saturday morning practice. In a flash, he witnessed annoyance arise but didn't identify with it—feeling intense calm and detachment instead. This spontaneous moment validated years of practice, showing meditation working unconsciously in real life. Jay reflects on letting emotions be without consuming him, and the deep gratitude for his son providing this unexpected teaching moment. About My Mindful Moment You know those moments when enlightenment, insight, and wisdom find us? When the universe speaks to us during periods of adversity, joy, or stillness and we feel more aware, mindful, and present having listened to it? What if we took the time to record those moments and share them with others? This is the inspiration behind Podmasana’s sibling podcast, My Mindful Moment, where you are invited to listen to the mindful moments of others from around the world and share your own. Share Your Mindful Moment Send your recording via email to mymindfulmoment@podmasana.com. Feel free to include a photo of yourself that you would like to include with your Mindful Moment. Further instructions are below. Instructions: Find a quiet room or space and open a recording app on your phone. Speaking in full sentences, please share your Mindful Moment. No need to write down your story and read it from paper, but feel free to do so if that makes you more comfortable. Just try to keep it natural. Please keep the submitted recording to less than three minutes. Your recording should include (but does not need to be limited to):  Your name (feel free to use an anonymous alias) A particular moment or experience that left you feeling more enlightened, inspired or wise. Share as much about the moment as you can recall: When did it happen? What was it like? How did it make you feel more mindful? Why do you want to share it with others? Again, please try to keep the submitted recording to less than three minutes. When you are finished, email the file and an optional accompanying photo to the show to appear in podcast art. Be sure to let us know whether or not you are okay with background music being added. For more detailed instructions, see the recording tips page.

    4 min
  3. Somatic & Energetic Work with Jess Ryan | Podmasana Preview

    FEB 11

    Somatic & Energetic Work with Jess Ryan | Podmasana Preview

    Therapist and energy worker Jess Ryan bridges science and spirituality, revealing why healing isn't just personal—it's cultural, relational, and embodied. From chronic pain that Western medicine couldn't fully address to doctoral research on healing as public practice, Jess explores nervous system regulation, spiritual bypassing, and why rest should be a civic concern. Discover how talk therapy misses what the body knows, why collective fatigue signals consciousness shifts, and how co-regulation works through sympathetic resonance. A profound conversation about trauma healing, somatic wisdom, and supporting "big spirits navigating life on Earth" through liminal spaces and threshold moments. Topics: nervous system regulation, somatic healing, trauma therapy, energy work, collective healing, spiritual bypassing, polyvagal theory, embodiment, liminal space, IFS therapy, Reiki, highly sensitive people, empaths, public humanities, rest as resistance About Podmasana: More than a podcast, Podmasana is a global journey through the landscape of human spirituality. We weave together transformative personal stories with scholarly depth, exploring how ancient practices illuminate life’s challenges—from grief and illness to aging and adversity. Through carefully curated conversations and compelling narratives, we bridge timeless wisdom with contemporary understanding, offering listeners authentic pathways to consciousness, healing, and the universal threads that bind human experience across cultures and generations. Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. To access ad-free episodes five days early, bonus episodes, exclusive group chat, Q&As and more, subscribe to Podmasana+ at podmasana.com/plus. Support the show: Subscribe to Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks Donate to the show Shop the Podmasana store Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday and Podmasana Preview episodes the following Wednesday Early access for Podmasana+ members (5 days in advance) Exclusive Podmasana Portal episodes eve...

    5 min
  4. Why Not Me? A Carpenter's Journey from Yoga Student to Cancer Warrior ft. Joe McClernon | Podmasana | Ep. 7

    FEB 4

    Why Not Me? A Carpenter's Journey from Yoga Student to Cancer Warrior ft. Joe McClernon | Podmasana | Ep. 7

    Joe McClernon walked into Yoga Patch at 49 seeking stretching tips for his osteoarthritis. He found The Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar and realized: "This is exactly what I had needed for a long time. Perhaps all my life." In 2013, he created Slow Flow with Joe for students who felt intimidated by yoga. Then June 2019: stage four prostate cancer. Gleason 10. Doctors gave him 1.5-5 years. His first thought: suicide. His wife saved his life. Six years later, Joe teaches yoga, volunteers at the cancer center, and embodies choosing life and love daily. Topics: Stage four cancer survival, prostate cancer, Gleason score 10, cancer and yoga, why not me, choosing life, Slow Flow with Joe, TKV Desikachar, The Heart of Yoga, yoga for osteoarthritis, trauma-informed teaching, hands-off teaching, classical music in yoga, eight limbs of yoga, yoga sutras, chemotherapy with positivity, Hawaiian shirts, cancer center volunteer, hope and healing, living with terminal illness, quality of life, positive attitude, fitness and cancer survival, cancer support, patient advocacy, why me vs why not me, facing mortality, grace under pressure, carpentry to yoga, social services background, assisted suicide decision About Podmasana: More than a podcast, Podmasana is a global journey through the landscape of human spirituality. We weave together transformative personal stories with scholarly depth, exploring how ancient practices illuminate life’s challenges—from grief and illness to aging and adversity. Through carefully curated conversations and compelling narratives, we bridge timeless wisdom with contemporary understanding, offering listeners authentic pathways to consciousness, healing, and the universal threads that bind human experience across cultures and generations. Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. To access ad-free episodes five days early, bonus episodes, exclusive group chat, Q&As and more, subscribe to Podmasana+ at podmasana.com/plus. Support the show: Subscribe to Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks Donate to the show Shop the Podmasana store Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday and Podmasana Preview episodes the following Wednesday ... Chapters (00:00:00) - This Cancer Survivor Learned Yoga Through Slow Flow(00:06:04) - Joe Became a Carpenter at 49(00:12:02) - "The Heart of Yoga"(00:15:59) - An older teacher's quest for teaching certification(00:20:56) - The slow-flow yoga(00:22:33) - Classical Music in Yoga Classes(00:28:19) - My Wife Saved My Life(00:32:18) - Hope for prostate cancer patients(00:36:33) - How Yoga Prepared Me for the Fight(00:37:33) - Joe's positive attitude during cancer treatment(00:44:02) - Volunteering at the Kansas University Cancer Center(00:50:34) - How to Choose Life with Cancer

    58 min
  5. Discovering the Heart of Yoga with Joe McClernon | Podmasana Preview

    JAN 28

    Discovering the Heart of Yoga with Joe McClernon | Podmasana Preview

    Joe McClernon walked into Yoga Patch at 49 seeking stretching tips for his osteoarthritis. He found The Heart of Yoga by TKV Desikachar and realized: "This is exactly what I had needed for a long time. Perhaps all my life." In 2013, he created Slow Flow with Joe for students who felt intimidated by yoga. Then June 2019: stage four prostate cancer. Gleason 10. Doctors gave him 1.5-5 years. His first thought: suicide. His wife saved his life. Six years later, Joe teaches yoga, volunteers at the cancer center, and embodies choosing life and love daily. Full episode releases next week. Topics: Stage four cancer survival, prostate cancer, Gleason score 10, cancer and yoga, why not me, choosing life, Slow Flow with Joe, TKV Desikachar, The Heart of Yoga, yoga for osteoarthritis, trauma-informed teaching, hands-off teaching, classical music in yoga, eight limbs of yoga, yoga sutras, chemotherapy with positivity, Hawaiian shirts, cancer center volunteer, hope and healing, living with terminal illness, quality of life, positive attitude, fitness and cancer survival, cancer support, patient advocacy, why me vs why not me, facing mortality, grace under pressure, carpentry to yoga, social services background, assisted suicide decision About Podmasana: More than a podcast, Podmasana is a global journey through the landscape of human spirituality. We weave together transformative personal stories with scholarly depth, exploring how ancient practices illuminate life’s challenges—from grief and illness to aging and adversity. Through carefully curated conversations and compelling narratives, we bridge timeless wisdom with contemporary understanding, offering listeners authentic pathways to consciousness, healing, and the universal threads that bind human experience across cultures and generations. Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. To access ad-free episodes five days early, bonus episodes, exclusive group chat, Q&As and more, subscribe to Podmasana+ at podmasana.com/plus. Support the show: Subscribe to Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks Donate to the show Shop the Podmasana store Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday and Podmasana Preview episodes the f... Chapters (00:00:00) - "The Heart of Yoga"

    4 min
  6. A Lotus in the Mud: Building Wellness Media Across Continents with Parveen Chopra | Podmasana | Ep. 6

    JAN 21

    A Lotus in the Mud: Building Wellness Media Across Continents with Parveen Chopra | Podmasana | Ep. 6

    Parveen Chopra has spent nearly three decades at the intersection of journalism and spirituality. In 1996, he founded Life Positive—India's first body-mind-spirit magazine—chronicling the nation's awakening to wellness. After immigrating to America in 2008, he edited interfaith publications and contributed to major platforms. In 2022, post-COVID, he launched A Lotus in the Mud, a nonprofit wellness magazine that's published 750+ articles featuring voices like Sadhguru and Dr. Tony Nader. His journey reveals how media can serve transformation, why the mystical core is common to all religions, and what gives him hope about humanity's spiritual evolution. Topics Wellness journalism, spirituality media, Life Positive magazine, A Lotus in the Mud, transcendental meditation, Indian spiritual awakening, 1990s India, Deepak Chopra connection, immigration story, green card journey, interfaith work, One World Under God, mystical core of religions, Brahman consciousness, religious silos, COVID-19 impact, social enterprise, nonprofit media, alternative medicine, Ayurveda, naturopathy, plant-based diet, Eric Adams interview, attention spans, TikTok vs depth, multicultural society, spiritual evolution, journalism and transformation About Podmasana: More than a podcast, Podmasana is a global journey through the landscape of human spirituality. We weave together transformative personal stories with scholarly depth, exploring how ancient practices illuminate life’s challenges—from grief and illness to aging and adversity. Through carefully curated conversations and compelling narratives, we bridge timeless wisdom with contemporary understanding, offering listeners authentic pathways to consciousness, healing, and the universal threads that bind human experience across cultures and generations. Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. To access ad-free episodes five days early, bonus episodes, exclusive group chat, Q&As and more, subscribe to Podmasana+ at podmasana.com/plus. Support the show: Subscribe to Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks Donate to the show Shop the Podmasana store Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday and Podmasana Preview episodes the... Chapters (00:00:00) - Parveen Chopra on Wellness and Spirituality(00:05:27) - Part 1 Life Positive and the Indian Awakening(00:06:11) - Life Positive(00:11:39) - Life Positive(00:15:31) - Parveen on Deepak Chopra(00:19:01) - How Meditation Changed My Journalism(00:22:59) - The Life of Gurus(00:25:13) - India Today's Wellness and spirituality editor(00:28:52) - Why I Left India for America(00:34:01) - Parveen on Interfaith Work(00:38:34) - The Common Core of All Religions(00:42:00) - Indian spiritual life in America(00:50:50) - A Lotus in the Mud(00:55:22) - A lotus in the mud(00:58:46) - Healthy Living: Alternative Systems of Medicine(01:03:22) - Wonders of the World: Can Wisdom Adapt to Short Form(01:05:45) - spirituality in the 21st century(01:09:00) - Punji Parveen On Padmasana

    1h 10m
  7. Interfaith Dialogue in America with Parveen Chopra | Podmasana Preview

    JAN 14

    Interfaith Dialogue in America with Parveen Chopra | Podmasana Preview

    Parveen Chopra has spent nearly three decades at the intersection of journalism and spirituality. In this Podmasana Preview, Chopra shares his views of interfaith dialogue in America taking into consideration current political developments and tensions. Full episode releases next Wednesday. Topics Wellness journalism, spirituality media, Life Positive magazine, A Lotus in the Mud, transcendental meditation, Indian spiritual awakening, 1990s India, Deepak Chopra connection, immigration story, green card journey, interfaith work, One World Under God, mystical core of religions, Brahman consciousness, religious silos, COVID-19 impact, social enterprise, nonprofit media, alternative medicine, Ayurveda, naturopathy, plant-based diet, Eric Adams interview, attention spans, TikTok vs depth, multicultural society, spiritual evolution, journalism and transformation About Podmasana: More than a podcast, Podmasana is a global journey through the landscape of human spirituality. We weave together transformative personal stories with scholarly depth, exploring how ancient practices illuminate life’s challenges—from grief and illness to aging and adversity. Through carefully curated conversations and compelling narratives, we bridge timeless wisdom with contemporary understanding, offering listeners authentic pathways to consciousness, healing, and the universal threads that bind human experience across cultures and generations. Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. To access ad-free episodes five days early, bonus episodes, exclusive group chat, Q&As and more, subscribe to Podmasana+ at podmasana.com/plus. Support the show: Subscribe to Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks Donate to the show Shop the Podmasana store Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday and Podmasana Preview episodes the following Wednesday Early access for Podmasana+ members (5 days in advance) Exclusive Podmasana Portal episodes every other Sunday (Wisdom Seeker & Enlightened Circle Podmasana+ members only) Chapters (00:00:00) - Interfaith work urgent in America(00:02:19) - No religion is superior than other religions

    4 min
  8. The Refuge of Practice and Teaching: Yoga, Trauma, & Self-Compassion with Gina Clingerman | Podmasana | Ep. 5

    JAN 7

    The Refuge of Practice and Teaching: Yoga, Trauma, & Self-Compassion with Gina Clingerman | Podmasana | Ep. 5

    Gina Clingerman discovered yoga through borrowed VHS tapes, never imagining it would save her life. Entering her 200-hour training while navigating profound depression, she sought steadier ground—not a teaching career. Over 12 years, she's evolved from using power flow to escape trauma to embracing slower, trauma-informed practices that invite compassion over judgment. With backgrounds in English literature, Native American studies, and anthropology, Gina brings scholarly curiosity to questions of what it means to be fully human. Her teaching philosophy: you don't have to be perfect, you just have to be good. And you already are. Topics Trauma-informed yoga, depression and yoga, PTSD and CPTSD, polyvagal theory, somatic practice, yin yoga, restorative yoga, mental health healing, yoga as refuge, nervous system regulation, compassion practice, body autonomy, consent in yoga, HPA axis dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, intergenerational trauma, cultural appropriation in yoga, gentle yoga, yoga for healing, anthropology and yoga, literature and spirituality About Podmasana: Podmasana explores the evolution and history of ancient mindfulness, spiritual practices, and wisdom traditions, fostering learning, self-discovery, and collective growth through researched history, expert interviews, and personal narratives. Our vision is to create a global community of spiritually aware and mindful individuals inspired by those leading the way to a more connected and enlightened world. Support the show: Subscribe to Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks Donate to the Show Shop the Podmasana Store Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Support the Show: podmasana.com/support Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday and Podmasana Preview episodes the following Wednesday Early access for Podmasana+ members (5 days in advance) Exclusive Podmasana Portal episodes every other Sunday (Wisdom Seeker & Enlightened Circle members) Follow and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey. Thank you for being part of the journey and thank you for your support!

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Spirituality, wisdom, and enlightenment conversations with spiritual authors, teachers, meditation practitioners, and seekers from all faith traditions—Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Sufism, indigenous spirituality, and contemporary mindfulness movements. Host Brendon Orr explores paths to spiritual awakening through intimate interviews about meditation, contemplative practice, mysticism, consciousness, and timeless wisdom from the world's spiritual traditions—making sacred teachings accessible for modern seekers navigating life's deepest questions. Explore spirituality through: - Spiritual awakening, enlightenment, and transformation Mindfulness, meditation, and contemplative practices across traditions - Wisdom teachings: Buddhist sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Vedanta, Christian mysticism, Sufi poetry, Kabbalah, Taoism - Yoga philosophy, pranayama, breathwork, and energy healing - Sacred texts and spiritual classics made accessible - Spirituality through adversity: grief, illness, aging, trauma - Mysticism, consciousness, and understanding the nature of mind - Global sacred pilgrimages and spiritual journeys - Integrating wisdom practices into daily life - Building inclusive, interfaith spiritual communities From monastics and scholars to everyday practitioners—authentic conversations about finding meaning, cultivating mindfulness, pursuing enlightenment, and discovering timeless wisdom for contemporary life. New episodes every other Wednesday. Podmasana+ members get episodes 5 days early, ad-free listening, exclusive bonus spiritual content and guided practices, plus a private community of global seekers. Deepen your spirituality and wisdom practice at podmasana.com/plus.

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