World Yoga Federation

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Elevate your wellbeing by joining a global community of authentic yoga leaders, where your passion meets recognition through yoga training and certification.

Episodes

  1. Oct 6

    Cartels, Prison & Kundalini: From Drug Trafficking to Yoga | Timothy McKenna

    The incredible journey of Timothy McKenna. What happens when a life of drug trafficking, cartels and prison collides with an unexpected spiritual awakening? In this extraordinary conversation sharing the remarkable story of his journey from the underground drug world of 1970s California to more than three decades of yoga, spiritual practice and inner transformation. Recorded 9 January, 2026  Tim speaks openly about his involvement in large-scale marijuana and cocaine trafficking, his connections within the Guadalajara and Sinaloa cartel world, his arrests and years in prison—and the experiences that ultimately changed the direction of his life. Pasted text A chance encounter with an Indian yogi led to an intense experience of Shaktipat and what Tim describes as a profound opening of consciousness. His search eventually brought him to the teachings of Sri Aurobindo and the Mother, and to a lifelong exploration of Integral Yoga, Kundalini, the psychic being, divine grace and the transformation of consciousness. Tim and Yogiraj Utkarsh explore the difference between reading about spirituality and actually experiencing it; why spiritual awakening can sometimes be destabilizing; the role of Karma Yoga and surrender; and Tim's conviction that transformation must ultimately be lived through the body rather than remaining an intellectual philosophy. The conversation also moves through Venice Beach and Los Angeles as centers of counterculture and spirituality, and the unusual path that brought Tim from the outlaw world back to a life of spiritual service. Pasted text From drug trafficking to yoga. From prison to spiritual practice. From seeking altered states to seeking transformation. A raw conversation about crime, consciousness, Kundalini, grace, redemption and what it means to devote a life to spiritual evolution. Timothy McKenna in conversation with Yogiraj Utkarsh for the World Yoga Federation Podcast. Topics include: • Los Angeles • Drug trafficking • Prison • Kundalini • Shaktipat • Spiritual awakening • Sri Aurobindo • The Mother • Integral Yoga • Karma Yoga • Divine Grace • The Psychic Being • Consciousness • Venice Beach • Transformation

    Cartels, Prison & Kundalini: From Drug Trafficking to Yoga | Timothy McKenna

  2. 12/04/2024

    From Local Studio to Global Reach: The Inspiring Story of the American Yoga Academy

    Martha Kein shares the inspiring story of how the American Yoga Academy has evolved over the decades, from its humble beginnings teaching yoga classes at local hotels to becoming a global leader in online yoga teacher training. Through the challenges of the pandemic, Martha and her team were able to seamlessly transition their programs online, expanding their reach to serve students around the world - from remote villages in Alaska to yoga practitioners confined to wheelchairs.  Martha's own yoga journey is one of perseverance and openness. After initially being turned off by yoga, she rediscovered its transformative power and went on to become a 500-hour certified teacher. Now, she gets to witness her students develop confidence, find their calling, and bring the gift of yoga to their communities. Martha and the host discuss the importance of making yoga accessible to all, regardless of one's faith or background. They emphasize that yoga's essence is about health, wellness and personal growth - not any specific religion. This inclusive approach has allowed the American Yoga Academy to thrive and make a positive impact around the world. This episode is an inspiring testament to the power of yoga to change lives, and the incredible potential that emerges when visionary leaders like Martha adapt to serve the evolving needs of the yoga community.

  3. 09/19/2021

    TIME Meditation for World Peace

    Live recording with Swami Vidyanand on 18th September, 2021. Content: Camille Gicquel: 0 to 7:57 | Introduction to TIME Meditation and the sessionSwami Vidyanand: 7:50 to 38:00 |  World Peace, TIME Meditation, Chakras, Mooladhara and Sahasrara, traditional systems and beyond, modern interpretation of the vedas, Upanishads and other texts in the light of this new and revolutionary system + much much more....Meditation Practice with Swami Vidyanand: 38:00 to 54:00Invocation of the Divine Mother with Music: 54:00 to 59:20 | with Disha & Utkarsh

  4. 05/09/2021

    Meditation in practical everyday life

    Talks with Swami Vidyanand "What is my purpose?..... you need to be aware.... what is your source?" "..first law of meditation - Divine Consciousness/Eternal Consciousness is present inside and outside also, all the time. Both consciousness always present, but you need to be honest. Honesty with the Divine. Yes, it is needed. The first thing is to be honest with yourself - "Yes I want to learn mediation. I am a learner and I learn through the Divine. Divine you are present in my heart also, in my mind also, in my prana and in my body also. Please you guide me"..... This is the truth... Divine is present....Preparing your mind in this way, is the first step for meditation." https://www.meditationallianceinternational.com

  5. 05/09/2021

    Divine is always with you

    Talks with Swami Vidyanand. "Divine is always with you. This is a very clear truth. Don't think that the divine is not present. Divine is always helping you. If you feel  "Divine You are with me", always help is coming....always peace is coming... always guidance is coming.... always body energy is also coming. You are not alone. ".......

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Elevate your wellbeing by joining a global community of authentic yoga leaders, where your passion meets recognition through yoga training and certification.

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  • Creator
    World Yoga Federation
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 World Yoga Federation
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    World Yoga Federation