Happy Spring! In this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, host Brooke Shannon Sullivan explores how Tantra, Yoga Therapy, Prana Vidya, Ayurveda, herbalism, and Kundalini come together as a holistic science to support desire as a generative force, dharmic living, and self‑mastery. Recorded on a Full Moon in Hasta Nakshatra, Brooke weaves in the symbolism of the hands (Anjali, food measurement, relationship with nourishment) as she turns toward a more practical, embodied question: How do we actually start the day in a way that aligns us with life force instead of resistance? Brooke speaks candidly about the “first battle of resistance” in the morning—waking up and not doing the things we know would help us feel good. From there, Brooke opens the lens to Tantra as the overarching science that helped her integrate years of work in yoga, midwifery, and herbalism. A major theme is the integration of many passions into a coherent, prana‑led life. Speaking to listeners who feel “too multi‑passionate” or scattered, Brooke describes how working with prana helps highlight which callings are most alive and shows how they are meant to be woven together into a personal wheelhouse or niche. She underscores the need for proper nervous system preparation, incremental doses of energy work, and safe containers, and explains how Tantra Yoga Therapy uses mantra, specific pranayamas, sequencing (vinyasa krama), and a trauma‑aware lens to guide, channel, and assimilate big energies like Kundalini awakenings, strong pranayama, birth, accidents, and even entheogenic journeys. Finally, Brooke introduces the two certification tracks within the Sage Apprenticeship: Tantra Yoga & Dharmic Living – for personal mastery, health, mental calm, and empowered, spiritually aligned living (ideal for seekers and professionals who want to bring depth and integrity into their existing fields).Tantra Yoga Therapy Teacher – a 500hr Yoga Alliance–registered path for those who want the skills and credentials to safely teach, guide, and hold others through prana‑centered, trauma‑aware yoga and Tantra.Throughout the episode, Brooke emphasizes integrity, safety, and devotion to nature’s intelligence. She invites listeners who feel called—especially multi‑passionate, heart‑led seekers and wellness professionals—to explore the Sage Apprenticeship, stay connected via thewildtemple.com and on Instagram @thewildtemple, and to begin, even today, by claiming a pleasure‑filled, pranic anchor practice that lets them become “a little sun,” radiating their unique light into the world. Get certified as a Tantra Yoga & Dharmic Living Mentor or Tantra Yoga Therapy Teacher (500hr RYT) through Yoga Alliance. Pranavidyā is our main subject this spring, and the key to yogic depth and self mastery. Join us *Now* for a deep dive study of prana, yoga, and tantra that bring you into the wisdom of Tantra Yoga Therapy. In this season we include Yoga Psychology, the Spirit of Nature and more! Visit www.thewildtemple.com/sage-apprenticeship We begin April 9, 2026 ✨ Meet with Brooke and Guests 1x/month to ask questions and discuss the topics that we cover on our podcast! It is also a place for us to share the visual aspects of this podcast- PDFs, recipes, mantras, yantras and more! This community will offer a space to connect with other seekers and wellness practioners in a manner that will inspire your practice and education in all things Tantra! visit www.thewildtemple.com/community and/or download the Circle.so App & find us there.
