Think Flow Grow

Tamika R. Caston-Miller
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From the mind of an educator-yogini-historian-linguist, this weekly podcast delves into thoughts on issues that come between us and personal growth, and then concludes with a meditation to step into healing regarding that issue. It is hosted by Tamika R. Caston-Miller, creator of Ashé Yoga, an organization dedicated to the building of community and a more compassionate world. Send your topics & feedback to tamika@asheyoga.com. Check out asheyoga.com for more musings & gathering opportunities.

  1. S3 E1 Sh*t Your Teachers are Really Thinking

    10/15/2020

    S3 E1 Sh*t Your Teachers are Really Thinking

    Welcome to the Voyeur Season! This season is all about real talk and unedited, adult conversations with friends and teachers about yogic concepts and life. In this episode (S3E1), Tamika discusses how yoga teachers and studio staff felt while working in the typical studio environment with fellow teacher Shahrzad Kahkeshani and yogi & horticultural therapist in training, Kelly Lawless. Now that Covid has forced all to be who they really are without their normal coping mechanisms, some things revealed weren't really what we expected. Amongst Shahrzad's sniffles (allergies--not Covid) and the farm noises in the background, they discuss yoga as a consumed product in the West, consumerism in general, and the student-teacher relationship with a few other rants. (While this is framed within the context of yoga, having spent more than a decade as a public school teacher, the same applies!)

    51 min
  2. Racism, Rage & The Continuous Pursuit of Healing

    05/29/2020

    Racism, Rage & The Continuous Pursuit of Healing

    In Season 2, episode 5, Tamika Caston-Miller discusses issues around racism, particularly as it relates to the Black community, with conservative former talk show host and consultant, Natalie Arceneaux. Tune in to gain some perspective on how the African American community is feeling in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, and what healing is possible from here if people are intentional about seeking it. The show was recorded live and in the time of coronavirus, therefore some sound quality issues will be experienced. Tamika & Natalie also discuss difficult issues in their co-led nascent project, Coffee Conversations + Queening, a tv show that brings two Black women together who are different in many ways (politics, sexual orientation, religion), but are willing to listen to one another to find common ground in a world that seems to prefer separation. @narceneaux | www.inallwaysandalways.com @diva_transcending | www.asheyoga.com | @the_ranch_houston @coffee.convo.queening | www.facebook.com/coffee.convo.queening | Coffee Conversations + Queening on YouTube

    1h 37m
  3. Cults and Conscious Communities that Become Them

    05/16/2020

    Cults and Conscious Communities that Become Them

    When does a cult become a cult? What's the difference between a cult and a mainline religion? How do conscious communities become insidious and parasitic? In Season 2, Episode 4, Tamika discusses these questions, notorious cults and the use of that word, and possible ways of moving beyond predatory communities with co-host, Kim Pence, of the Kindness Sanctuary. Find more about Kim Pence at KimPenceLight.com and learn more about the intentional community she is building, the Kindness Sanctuary via @kimpencelight on Instagram. Let me know your thoughts by emailing me at tamika@asheyoga.com and find out more about The Ranch Houston at asheyoga.com.

    1h 52m

  4. 05/01/2020

    Anxiety, Delusion, and the Life and Times of Fear

    Have you been experiencing anxiety? Fear? Unable to sleep? Or are you actually thriving, right now? In Season 2, Episode 3, Tamika and Lenie Caston-Miller define and discuss the two global experiences the world community is having during this time of the coronavirus pandemic, and the experiences that go along with it. Addressing anxiety, delusion, fear, PTSD, and grief, Tamika guides the discussion from the perspectives of an LGBTQ, Black yogini and an Iraqi War Veteran while applying yoga philosophy and history into a relatable context for anyone experiencing trauma, grief, and the healing journey to growth.  Discourse includes: gaslighting, especially within the LGBTQ community, but also amongst those who fall outside of the mores of their family culture; the road to healing from PTSD; and vikalpa -- imagination vs. delusion and viparyaya -- incorrect fact creation. The episode wraps with tools to use to move beyond current states of fear, anxiety, or insecurity.   Think Flow Grow Live is recorded with a livestream audience. Please join us next time live, Thursdays at 3PM CT.

    1h 20m
  5. Compassion and Awareness in the time of Coronavirus

    04/01/2020

    Compassion and Awareness in the time of Coronavirus

    Have you ever wondered how we got to this place of being with ourselves and without life’s distractions has become difficult, and even painful? In Season 2, Episode 2, Kim Pence and I discuss creating compassion and awareness in a Covid-19 world and beyond. Kim Pence is a transformational energy healer midwifing the soul from shadow into light. Listen to or share this discourse on shadow work, compassion, healing, ancestral trauma, re-connecting, and self care. This episode was recorded live in an effort to bring you into the conversation.   Be a part of the show through your real time comments or call in to share your perspective every Wednesday at 2:30PM. Find and connect with Kim Pence on kimpencelight.com and join the Kindness Sanctuary on the website of the same name. The Kindness Sanctuary hosts a weekly Zoom meeting Tuesdays at 6PM CDT/CST. Become a patron of Ashé Yoga on Patreon! Get weekly meditations, compassionate yoga asana classes, education, special events and more at Patreon.com/tamikacastonmiller.

    1h 19m

  6. 03/27/2020

    The 5 Outcomes of a Pandemic

    The question has been asked: What does life look like when this is all over? Live Recordings are what's in store for Season 2. Episode 1 was recorded live during the coronavirus pandemic, discusses the 5 likely outcomes of a pandemic with war veteran (and Tamika's wife), Lenie Caston-Miller, as well as listeners. This real and raw episode includes various perspectives thanks to the listeners and our cohost. If you'd like to share more than bad news about this global trauma, please listen, download, and share. Co-host: Lenie Caston-Miller, Iraqi war veteran & sculptor www.leniecastonmiller.com

    1h 41m

  7. 02/20/2020

    Decolonizing Your Mindset

    In episode 22, Tamika discusses the pervasive nature of colonial hangover in every aspect of our life—from how we view ourselves to our wellness practices. How we tell our stories and how we see ourselves matters and forms facts about our world. Have we forgotten our true nature and our own heritage in the pursuit of mindfulness practices and in spite of the possibility of connectedness that the 21st century offers? How can we cut through the unspoken and oft oppressive societal rules to come back to the truth of who we are? Consider this and more in this episode of Think Flow Grow. A meditation to encourage contemplation follows at 43:30.

    1h 2m

  8. 02/06/2020

    Intersectionality & Cultural Appropriation, with Davina Davidson & Shahrzad Kahkeshani

    In episode 21, Tamika has a REAL and unfiltered conversation with her cohosts Shahrzad Kahkeshani and Davina Davidson about intersectionality as it relates to race, ethnicity, nationality, immigration, gender, and sexuality, and cultural appropriation from a yoga teacher of color’s perspective. Pour some tea and press play as you work and drive, this is a long one you won't want to miss. Oh, and you might need earbuds if you're listening at work or are around kids because adult language is used.   Connect with us at: Davina Davidson @iamdavinadavidson | yogawithdavina.com Shahrzad Kahkeshani @shahrzadk_ Tamika R. Caston-Miller @diva_transcending | asheyoga.com

    1h 53m
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From the mind of an educator-yogini-historian-linguist, this weekly podcast delves into thoughts on issues that come between us and personal growth, and then concludes with a meditation to step into healing regarding that issue. It is hosted by Tamika R. Caston-Miller, creator of Ashé Yoga, an organization dedicated to the building of community and a more compassionate world. Send your topics & feedback to tamika@asheyoga.com. Check out asheyoga.com for more musings & gathering opportunities.

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  • Creator
    Tamika R. Caston-Miller
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Think Flow Grow