Sujantra McKeever - Why Meditate?

In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my longtime friend and mentor, Sujantra McKeever, to talk all things meditation, spirituality, and personal growth. Sujantra has been a guiding light for me when it comes to understanding the deeper aspects of meditation, and we go deep into how these practices fit into our modern lives.

Sujantra shared his own journey into meditation, including the challenges he faced as a beginner and how community and support play a vital role in spiritual growth. We also explored some fascinating topics, like reincarnation, the nature of consciousness, and how our desires and longings connect our past and future lives. Throughout the conversation, Sujantra emphasized the importance of making meditation techniques personal—there's no one-size-fits-all approach—and staying patient as you practice.

Some key takeaways from our conversation:

• Meditation is a powerful tool to calm and quiet the mind.
• Spirituality is about connecting with your deeper self.
• Community support is essential for spiritual growth.
• Our personal experiences deeply shape our understanding of spirituality.
• Visualization and living in the moment can enhance your meditation practice.

Sujantra also talked about how understanding consciousness can be the key to deeper spiritual exploration. We get into some pretty thought-provoking stuff here, and I can’t wait for you to listen.

Resources Mentioned:

• Check out Sujantra’s 5 books on meditation and spirituality on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sujantra-McKeever/author/B00QQVZS9K?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1728871428&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
• Join Sujantra for his free weekly meditation classes at Pilgrimage Yoga: https://pilgrimageyoga.com/
• And if you haven’t already, sign up for my weekly letter where I share more insights and resources on meditation, movement, and mindfulness: https://www.yogainyourlivingroom.com/weekly-letter

Thanks for tuning in—I’m so excited for you to dive into this episode!