The Sivana Podcast Sivana

Many of us crave the stability of daily, at-home yoga practice – but life gets in the way! In this episode, I share my top three tips on how to make it to your mat daily. These have worked for me personally and for thousands of my Uplifted members. Turn your daily practice fantasy into a reality with concrete action steps. Can’t wait to share these with you!

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Let’s dive deeper into Rumi! Today, award-winning translator and scholar of Rumi, Shahram Shiva, teaches us about the chemistry of sound, quatrains, and the art of translating Rumi from Persian. We also talk about ‘transformative whirling’ as a path to enlightenment, and how Rumi whirled when composing. We also read aloud Rumi poetry and discuss how to allow Rumi’s teaching deepen your spiritual life. Don’t miss this special episode.

Let’s travel back to the 13th century and learn about Rumi! Award-winning translator and scholar of Rumi, Shahram Shiva, takes us on a journey of Rumi’s early life. How did Rumi transition from a conservative scholar to the poet we love and know today? Why was his teaching so radical? What about his teaching is still so relevant today? Listen to learn more!

What are the natural hormonal shifts that women experience each month in unison with the lunar phases? Naturopathic doctor, Cassandra Wilder, guides us step-by-step through the New, Waxing, Waning and Full moon. She also provides dietary guidelines and advice for those looking to regulate their cycle or sync their cycle with the moon.

Related Episodes 183 and 184: Lunar Abundance: Cultivating Joy Using the Phases of the Moon

Reclaim your menstrual cycle as a time to slow down and make space for healing. Today’s guest, naturopathic doctor Cassandra Wilder, invites us to remember the sacred significance of menstruation. Get ready to shift your perspective around your period and learn many practical tips. Cassandra offers us 4 natural ways we can alleviate common symptoms like PMS, bloating, cramping and fatigue.

Related Episodes 173 and 174: Secrets of Ayurveda: Bliss & Spiritual Revelation through Your Menstrual Period

Helen Chin Lui, author of “Know Your Chakras – Introduction to Energy Medicine,” comes on the show today to talk with me about the Chakras!!! Expect lots of AHA moments in this episode as Helen and I dive into less commonly discussed aspects of these energy centers. Helen covers: the front and the back of the Chakras, the concept of “emotion” versus “will,” and why prioritize recharging our energy. We talk about how the Chakras are never truly in balance, but fluctuating throughout your day.