Present Moments

Allison Jurgens of Ascending Spirit
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When you need a 5-10 minute break from the grind, join host Allison Jurgens for short-form audio explorations that will help you reclaim, balance and protect your energy. These easy-to-consume guided experiences provide simple practices for cultivating present moment awareness. Each episode offers thought-provoking self-discovery questions to encourage growth through mindfulness. Present Moments has four separate series: Season 1 - Mindfulness; Season 2 - Core Value Explorations; Season 3 - Affirmations & Intentions with Oracle Cards; and Season 4 - Bite-sized Yoga.

  1. 3d ago

    Bite-sized Yoga Philosophy - Yamas Overview (Part 1)

    Season 4 of Present Moments uses excerpts from the book, The Eight Limbs of Yoga: A Handbook for Living Yoga Philosophy, by Stuart Ray Sarbacker and Kevin Kimple to dissect yoga beyond the mat. In each episode, I read a short selection from the book and offer an interpretation followed by some practical ways in which you can incorporate the concept in your daily life. Yoga is a spiritual practice that offers a framework for people who have the desire to walk the path of enlightenment. We are now on page 19 of the book and unpacking the concept of Yamas or restraints. Yoga philosophy encourages a life of balance, contemplation and moderation. How do you know when you've gone too far or when you've allowed the act of doing to override your state of being? The Yamas are guidelines or principles that can be used as a moral compass. There are five core elements that are recommended for governance and a way of living life toward enlightenment. In today's episode we'll discuss this concept in detail and give practical applications so you have tools be which to implement. In future episodes we unpack each Yama in greater detail. For more episodes of Present Moments and to access the entire library of great content from 4 seasons-worth of reflections and mindfulness practices, subscribe for $5.99/month. Start your free 3-day trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ascendingspiritwp.com/present-moments⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribers also have access to 2 bonus seasons (Plant Medicine & Food as Medicine) and early access to Season 7, Bite-sized Ayurveda.

    Bite-sized Yoga Philosophy - Yamas Overview (Part 1)

  2. 4d ago

    Affirmations & Intentions - Primal Power (Dinosaur)

    In Season 3 of Present Moments, we use a variety of oracle card decks as prompts for self-discovery. Each episode takes an affirmation, intention and/or message from the card to assist with exploration and evaluation. Oracle cards have been used to reveal blind spots and/or to bring awareness to thoughts, experiences, relationships, and behaviors that may or may not serve us. Additionally, they can be a powerful tool to remind us of what is truly important and activating energetic motion in the direction that supports our divine purpose. Do you ever feel dumbfounded when standing in front of a dinosaur skeleton? I usually stare in awe, and then wonder what it would have been like to live among this massive creatures in the Jurassic period. I inevitably feel small in comparison, and think about how fragile our species actually is. The card I've drawn today asks us to step into our primal power and has a dinosaur as the symbol. Join me in exploring the instinctual urges that call us to act. For more episodes of Present Moments and to access the entire library of great content from 4 seasons-worth of reflections and mindfulness practices, subscribe for $5.99/month. Start your free 3-day trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ascendingspiritwp.com/present-moments⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribers also have access to 2 bonus seasons (Plant Medicine & Food as Medicine) and early access to Season 7, Bite-sized Ayurveda.

    Affirmations & Intentions - Primal Power (Dinosaur)

  3. Jul 10

    Mindfulness - Breathing

    In this Present Moment, we'll slow things down and simply breathe. Take a few minutes to notice your breath and heart beat. Relax and clear your thoughts by inhaling in vitality and resourcefulness. Exhale out worries and any thoughts or ailments that no longer serve you. Consciously breathing slow and deliberate is medicine that doesn't cost you a thing, and yet can be exactly what you need to regulate your nervous system and release stress. For more episodes of Present Moments and to access the entire library of great content from 4 seasons-worth of reflections and mindfulness practices, subscribe for $5.99/month. Start your free 3-day trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ascendingspiritwp.com/present-moments⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribers also have access to 2 bonus seasons (Plant Medicine & Food as Medicine) and early access to Season 7, Bite-sized Ayurveda.

  4. Jul 9

    Core Value - Happiness

    Grab your journal and drop into a moment of reflection and self-discovery. In Season 2 of Present Moments, we're using the 'What Really Matters' deck of cards created by MetaFox to explore a variety of core values. Each episode is a 5-7 minute guided process that reviews the card and it's meaning, before mindfully evaluating what the value means to you and how it is represented. You'll also be given examples of how you can create opportunities to embrace the value in your daily practices and routine. Let's explore happiness today. Many people think the goal of life is to be happy, but personally, I believe learning to be content is more important. In yoga philosophy the sutras provide a path toward enlightenment with acceptance as a core tenet - acceptance of what is and discovering how to enjoy the present circumstances as a gift. It teaches us how to find happiness in all situations as you become the witness to the experience and detach from outcome orientations. Notice what makes you feel happy, how often it occurs and how long you can sustain the mood. Is there variability? Do you notice any patterns of dependency whereby your happiness is only achieved if certain parameters are met? How can you prolong your feelings of happiness? For more episodes of Present Moments and to access the entire library of great content from 4 seasons-worth of reflections and mindfulness practices, subscribe for $5.99/month. Start your free 3-day trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ascendingspiritwp.com/present-moments⁠⁠⁠. Subscribers also have access to 2 bonus seasons (Plant Medicine & Food as Medicine) and early access to Season 7, Bite-sized Ayurveda.

    Core Value - Happiness

  5. Jul 1

    Mindfulness - Body Gratitude

    Our bodies are a wonderful gift to house the soul. Without it, we wouldn't have this epic experience called life. How many times have we complained about our weight, appearance, aches & pains? When was the last time you took a moment to appreciate all that your body does for you? In this episode, we'll slowly and deliberately celebrate the body. We'll honor and witness the various systems, organs and cells that give us the opportunity to share our gifts with others. For more episodes of Present Moments and to access the entire library of great content from 4 seasons-worth of reflections and mindfulness practices, subscribe for $5.99/month. Start your free 3-day trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ascendingspiritwp.com/present-moments⁠⁠. Subscribers also have access to 2 bonus seasons (Plant Medicine & Food as Medicine) and early access to Season 7, Bite-sized Ayurveda.

  6. Jun 26

    Affirmations & Intentions - Vision (Falcon)

    In Season 3 of Present Moments, we use a variety of oracle card decks as prompts for self-discovery. Each episode takes an affirmation, intention and/or message from the card to assist with exploration and evaluation. Oracle cards have been used to reveal blind spots and/or to bring awareness to thoughts, experiences, relationships, and behaviors that may or may not serve us. Additionally, they can be a powerful tool to remind us of what is truly important and activating energetic motion in the direction that supports our divine purpose. Today's moment is about Vision and having purpose, goals and a heading. When we can see from a birds-eye view, we elevate ourselves out of the minutia and can see clearly the various paths ahead. The Falcon is the oracle card that represents vision and in this episode we reveal the message this majestic bird has for you. For more episodes of Present Moments and to access the entire library of great content from 4 seasons-worth of reflections and mindfulness practices, subscribe for $5.99/month. Start your free 3-day trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ascendingspiritwp.com/present-moments⁠. Subscribers also have access to 2 bonus seasons (Plant Medicine & Food as Medicine) and early access to Season 7, Bite-sized Ayurveda.

    Affirmations & Intentions - Vision (Falcon)

  7. Jun 24

    Mindfulness - Intentions

    Today we explore intentions and how to use them to create a life by design. If you're stuck in a rut or going through the motions, this episode will help you break up the monotony and support your desires for a different outcome. Becoming aware and mindful of your behaviors, patterns, thoughts, actions, emotions, etc are prerequisites for intention setting. Once you are conscious of where your energy is going, you can interrupt the cycle by setting a different intention and becoming mindful of your alignment to that goal. For more episodes of Present Moments and to access the entire library of great content from 4 seasons-worth of reflections and mindfulness practices, subscribe for $5.99/month. Start your free 3-day trial at ⁠⁠⁠www.ascendingspiritwp.com/present-moments. Subscribers also have access to 2 bonus seasons (Plant Medicine & Food as Medicine) and early access to Season 7, Bite-sized Ayurveda.

  8. Jun 21

    Bite-Sized Yoga - Competition

    Season 4 of Present Moments uses excerpts from the book, The Eight Limbs of Yoga: A Handbook for Living Yoga Philosophy, by Stuart Ray Sarbacker and Kevin Kimple to dissect yoga beyond the mat. In each episode, I read a short selection from the book and offer an interpretation followed by some practical ways in which you can incorporate the concept in your daily life. Yoga is a spiritual practice that offers a framework for people who have the desire to walk the path of enlightenment. This episode takes a break from reading the book and offers a little glimpse into my personal experience with yoga. We'll travel back to my 20s and 30s to see what yoga meant to me back then, and we'll explore the concept of competition. If you are someone who finds yourself pushing hard during a yoga class, may this be an invitation for you to do the opposite. You'll achieve better results by allowing and relaxing vs. pushing, pulling or overexerting. Who are you competing with and why? If you'd like access to all the content for Season 4, Bite-sized Yoga, head over to the website and become a subscriber to the full podcast with access to a complete library of content and unpublished seasons at ⁠www.ascendingspiritwp.com/present-moments

    Bite-Sized Yoga - Competition
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When you need a 5-10 minute break from the grind, join host Allison Jurgens for short-form audio explorations that will help you reclaim, balance and protect your energy. These easy-to-consume guided experiences provide simple practices for cultivating present moment awareness. Each episode offers thought-provoking self-discovery questions to encourage growth through mindfulness. Present Moments has four separate series: Season 1 - Mindfulness; Season 2 - Core Value Explorations; Season 3 - Affirmations & Intentions with Oracle Cards; and Season 4 - Bite-sized Yoga.

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  • Creator
    Allison Jurgens of Ascending Spirit
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Allison Jurgens of Ascending Spirit
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    Present Moments