Podmasana: Global Spirituality & Timeless Wisdom for Modern Seekers

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Podmasana is a Spiritual awakening, timeless wisdom, meditation & mindfulness podcast for modern seekers. Host Brendon Orr explores enlightenment, yoga philosophy, and sacred wisdom from Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Taoism, mysticism, and indigenous traditions. Authentic interviews with spiritual teachers, authors & contemplative guides make timeless teachings accessible for daily life. Discover: • Practical meditation & breathwork practices • Sacred texts simplified: Bhagavad Gita, Buddhist sutras, Christian mysticism, Taoist classics • Yoga philosophy, pranayama & energy work for spiritual growth • Finding inner peace through grief, trauma, aging & modern stress • Interfaith wisdom for inclusive spiritual communities • and more New episodes every other Wednesday. Short previews in between. Podmasana+ partners get episodes 5 days early, ad-free listening, bonus content & a private global community. Deepen your practice: https://podmasana.com/plus

  1. Recognizing Basic Goodness in Society with Lodro Rinzler | Podmasana Preview

    6D AGO

    Recognizing Basic Goodness in Society with Lodro Rinzler | Podmasana Preview

    Lodro Rinzler, bestselling author and meditation teacher, challenges the fundamental lie that we're broken and need fixing. Drawing from 25 years teaching Tibetan Buddhist meditation, he explores basic goodness—the radical premise that you are already whole in his new book You Are Good You Are Enough. Topics include working with the inner critic, Incredible Hulk Syndrome, imposter syndrome, extending compassion to difficult people, the Five A's of relationships, and why self-recognition—not self-improvement—is the real revolution. Key Takeaways Basic goodness is ingrained from a young age. We are often told we are broken, but this is false. Meditation helps us recognize our inherent goodness. Self-doubt is a common struggle across various backgrounds. Recognizing our goodness can lead to societal healing. Mindfulness practices can help us stay present. Emotions are impermanent and can be managed. We must see goodness in those we disagree with. Healthy relationships require attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection, and allowing. Public figures also face self-doubt despite their success. Some sound and music in this episode was provided by Lodro Rinzler or by Artninja -- https://freesound.org/s/841960/ -- License: Attribution 4.0, by JavierZumer -- https://freesound.org/s/156942/ -- License: Attribution 4.0, by Yap_Audio_Production -- https://freesound.org/s/218464/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 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 Chapters (00:00:00) - The Buddha Walks Into a Bar

    4 min
  2. The Art of Spaciousness, Motherhood, Teaching, & Pause with Maria Murphy | Podmasana | Ep. 10

    MAR 18

    The Art of Spaciousness, Motherhood, Teaching, & Pause with Maria Murphy | Podmasana | Ep. 10

    Maria Murphy, owner of The Yoga Patch in Kansas City, shares her 17-year journey from mother of five navigating chaos to studio owner creating sanctuary. After a dream revealed her calling to teach, Maria discovered yoga extends far beyond asana—it's about the spaces between movement, finding stillness amid noise, and honoring what each body needs. From teaching while standing in closets to designing a welcoming warehouse space, Maria explores how practice evolves through life's seasons, why Shavasana deserves 10 minutes, and how meditation can happen while washing dishes. A gentle conversation about accessible yoga, motherhood's wisdom, and permission to pause. Topics: yoga teaching, studio ownership, accessible yoga, motherhood and yoga, Iyengar yoga, restorative yoga, meditation, Shavasana, stillness practice, work-life balance, self-care, community wellness, Kansas City yoga, props in yoga, mindfulness 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 Petal episodes every other Sunday and a monthly Q&A (Wis...

    32 min
  3. Motherhood & Yoga: A Teacher's Journey with Maria Murphy | Podmasana Preview

    MAR 11

    Motherhood & Yoga: A Teacher's Journey with Maria Murphy | Podmasana Preview

    Maria Murphy, owner of The Yoga Patch in Kansas City, shares her 17-year journey from mother of five navigating chaos to studio owner creating sanctuary. After a dream revealed her calling to teach, Maria discovered yoga extends far beyond asana—it's about the spaces between movement, finding stillness amid noise, and honoring what each body needs. From teaching while standing in closets to designing a welcoming warehouse space, Maria explores how practice evolves through life's seasons, why Shavasana deserves 10 minutes, and how meditation can happen while washing dishes. A gentle conversation about accessible yoga, motherhood's wisdom, and permission to pause. Full episode releases March 18th. Topics: yoga teaching, studio ownership, accessible yoga, motherhood and yoga, Iyengar yoga, restorative yoga, meditation, Shavasana, stillness practice, work-life balance, self-care, community wellness, Kansas City yoga, props in yoga, mindfulness 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 Petal episodes every other... Chapters (00:00:00) - Maria On Yoga's Motherhood(00:02:26) - How to Care for Yourself in a Full Life

    5 min
  4. Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Education with Dinesh Singh | Podmasana | Ep. 9

    MAR 4

    Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Education with Dinesh Singh | Podmasana | Ep. 9

    Mathematician-mystic Professor Dinesh Singh shares how ancient spiritual wisdom shapes modern education reform in India. From witnessing miracles at the Kumbh Mela to architecting the National Education Policy 2020, Singh bridges mathematics and mysticism, Gandhian philosophy and innovation. Discover how finding your soul's "drumbeat" transforms learning, why Gandhi's spinning wheel became meditation for students battling depression, and how American Transcendentalists connect to Hindu philosophy. Singh reveals the educational revolution happening in Jammu & Kashmir and explains why combining knowledge with action—not just classroom learning—unlocks true education. A profound conversation about learning as spiritual practice. Check out Dinesh's book 101 Twisted Tales. Topics: education reform, Indian education policy, Kumbh Mela, Gandhian philosophy, mathematics, spirituality, higher education innovation, holistic learning, contemplative education, Design Your Degree, vocational learning 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...

    1h 12m
  5. Math & Spirituality: One Truth, Many Paths with Dinesh Singh | Podmasana Preview

    FEB 25

    Math & Spirituality: One Truth, Many Paths with Dinesh Singh | Podmasana Preview

    Mathematician-mystic Professor Dinesh Singh shares how ancient spiritual wisdom shapes modern education reform in India. From witnessing miracles at the Kumbh Mela to architecting the National Education Policy 2020, Singh bridges mathematics and mysticism, Gandhian philosophy and innovation. Discover how finding your soul's "drumbeat" transforms learning, why Gandhi's spinning wheel became meditation for students battling depression, and how American Transcendentalists connect to Hindu philosophy. Singh reveals the educational revolution happening in Jammu & Kashmir and explains why combining knowledge with action—not just classroom learning—unlocks true education. A profound conversation about learning as spiritual practice. Full episode releases March 4, 2026. Topics: education reform, Indian education policy, Kumbh Mela, Gandhian philosophy, mathematics, spirituality, higher education innovation, holistic learning, contemplative education, Design Your Degree, vocational learning 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 ever... Chapters (00:00:00) - Mathematics and Spiritual Inquiry

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

    FEB 18

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

    FEB 17 ·  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
  8. 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...

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Podmasana is a Spiritual awakening, timeless wisdom, meditation & mindfulness podcast for modern seekers. Host Brendon Orr explores enlightenment, yoga philosophy, and sacred wisdom from Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Taoism, mysticism, and indigenous traditions. Authentic interviews with spiritual teachers, authors & contemplative guides make timeless teachings accessible for daily life. Discover: • Practical meditation & breathwork practices • Sacred texts simplified: Bhagavad Gita, Buddhist sutras, Christian mysticism, Taoist classics • Yoga philosophy, pranayama & energy work for spiritual growth • Finding inner peace through grief, trauma, aging & modern stress • Interfaith wisdom for inclusive spiritual communities • and more New episodes every other Wednesday. Short previews in between. Podmasana+ partners get episodes 5 days early, ad-free listening, bonus content & a private global community. Deepen your practice: https://podmasana.com/plus

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