Spirit Led - A Monthly Kriya Yoga Podcast

Center for Spiritual Awareness
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Spirit Led - A Monthly Kriya Yoga Podcast Podcast

Grounded in the Kriya Yoga tradition and the teachings of Roy Eugene Davis, we delve into spiritual wisdom, life’s purpose, and the profound impact of our daily choices. Join us as we explore the path to individual and planetary enlightenment, seeking Self-realization, a personal connection with the divine, and a harmonious life in alignment with the laws of nature. Uncover your true potential and create a positive impact on your growth and the world. Connect with the Center for Spiritual Awareness at www.csa-davis.org. Roy Eugene Davis, direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, dedicated 68 years of selfless service as instructed by his guru; to teach and initiate sincere seekers into the Kriya Yoga tradition.

  1. 30 JUN

    Consciously Exhale with Lillah Schwartz

    Lillah Schwartz isn't your average yoga instructor. With over four decades of experience, she's honed her craft to blend expertise with compassion, guiding students and fellow instructors toward physical vitality, emotional healing, and spiritual awakening. Her journey, marked by personal injury and profound self-discovery, fuels her dedication to sharing the profound wisdom of yoga. Certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists and recognized by the National Yoga Alliance, Lillah's credentials speak volumes.  Author of the book, Healing Our Backs with Yoga, Lillah has recently embarked on a deeper study of the science of breath for physical health, mental stillness and spiritual connection. Lillah's mission remains clear: to enrich lives and foster transformation through the practice of yoga. We invited Lillah to share her knowledge and experience of how breathing contributes to health and spiritual awareness.   Here are just some of the things we covered: --How breath can change body chemistry and health conditions --Basic practices anyone can do to assess and improve wellness --Ways breathing can enhance meditation --Her personal journey addressing heart issue and sleep apnea   Call to Action Please like, follow, comment, and SHARE this podcast to help others find us.   Contact Lillah Schwartz https://yogawithlillah.com https://yogawithlillah.com/free-resource-library-signup/ https://yogawithlillah.com/private-instruction/ https://yogawithlillah.com/yoga-wisdom-membership/ https://www.facebook.com/yogawithlillah/   Connect with Us - Center for Spiritual Awareness Follow Spirit Led Podbean Apple Podcasts Center for Spiritual Awareness YouTube Channel  Spotify   #pranayama #breathing #Functionalbreathing #oxygenadvantage #lillahschwartz #yogawithlillah #RoyEugeneDavis #yogabreathing #ParamahansaYogananda #KriyaYoga #SpiritualGrowth #Consciousness #Spirituality, #SpiritLedPodcast #SpiritualityBooks #CSA #CenterforSpiritualAwareness #Yoga #Meditation

    55 min

  2. 1 JUN

    Nonviolent Communication (NVC) with Phillip Wilder

    Dr. Phillip M. Wilder is an associate professor of literacy at Clemson University, where his research explores how youth and educators practice nonviolent communication. With over two decades of experience leading international educational partnerships, Phillip creates educational programs which emphasize conscious communication and cultivate peace and connection within people and communities. He currently leads nonviolent communication initiatives in the Philippines, Tanzania and the United States believing all peace begins within first. When not guiding international Nonviolent Communication trainings or advising Mwangaza Education for Partnership in Tanzania, Phillip can be found backpacking or teaching yoga and meditation. We invited Phillip to share how Nonviolent Communication is a tool for awakening and a spiritual practice in itself. Here are just some of the things we covered: Four components of NVC - observations, feelings, needs, and requests Dealing with challenging situations with others and/or self-talk NVC as spiritual practice and discipline that also allows for deep gladness and joy Moving from interactions/transactions to connection to others and to Spirit Getting started with NVC Share about your work and mission Call to Action Please like, follow, comment, and SHARE this podcast to help others find us. Episode Links - Center for Spiritual Awareness - Center for Nonviolent Communication- www.nonviolentcommunication.com- Mwangaza Partnership   Contact Phillip Wilder [email protected] Instagram: @phillipwilder   Connect with Us - Follow Spirit Led on:Podbean - https://kriya.podbean.com/Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/spirit-led-a-monthly-kriya-yoga-podcast/id1510733516Center for Spiritual Awareness YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/@nliten108?si=lF5IcD4u9Vbn6qGsSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6H44UqiMdUnBkSWFKSA5r2?si=82be979bfc464ab0 #NonviolentCommunication #NVC #MarshallRosenberg #PhillipWilder #RoyEugeneDavis #ParamahansaYogananda #KriyaYoga #SpiritualGrowth #Consciousness #Spirituality, #SpiritLedPodcast #SpiritualityBooks #CSA #CenterforSpiritualAwareness #Yoga #Meditation

    57 min

  3. 1 MAY

    Seeing the Light in Everyone with Richard Burdick

    Reverend Richard Burdick is the Senior Minister at Unity North Atlanta Church. He has many years of experience with growing and nurturing spiritual communities, with a special focus on unity between faiths and denominations. Richard is an ordained and licensed Unity and Interfaith Minister, who completed extensive study in Religious Science, and participated in the New Thought movement. He’s a teacher, a musician, a husband, a father of 7, and grandfather of 17. He’s kind, funny, and real. We invited Richard to share with us about his life, ministry, and especially about being Spirit-Led! Here are just some of the things we covered: How to live life with more ease and with less resistance Managing anxiety  Inner critic - “Most of the time we’re comparing our insides to other people’s outsides.” Core teachings of Unity  How going through a big challenge transformed him and the congregation Habits and practices to stay centered Music, creativity, and children Building bridges by listening and sharing with others Call to Action Please like, follow, comment, and SHARE this podcast to help others find us. Episode Links Center for Spiritual Awareness Unity North Atlanta ChurchUnity North Atlanta YouTube page  Connect with Us - Follow Spirit Led on:Podbean Apple Podcasts Center for Spiritual Awareness YouTube Channel Spotify #RichardBurdick #Unity #unitynorthatlanta #RoyEugeneDavis #ParamahansaYogananda #KriyaYoga #SpiritualGrowth #Consciousness #Spirituality, #SpiritLedPodcast #SpiritualityBooks #CSA #CenterforSpiritualAwareness #Yoga

    52 min

  4. 1 APR

    Ayurveda for Health and Awakening with Daniel Bledsoe

    In this episode of the Spirit Led podcast, Ayurvedic practitioner Daniel Bledsoe, shares practical ways to apply Ayurveda for optimal health, meditation practice, and spiritual awakening. Key Takeaways - Ayurveda means the “science/knowledge of life” and is a holistic system that addresses physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.Healing modalities include herbal medicine, dietary changes, yoga postures (asana), breathing practices (pranayama), and meditation, among others. - The 3 key doshas (mind-body constitutions) and how to balance them using common sense and Ayurvedic wisdom. About Daniel Bledsoe Daniel Bledsoe is an Ayurvedic practitioner who has studied extensively in the United States and India. He is an ordained minister in the Kriya Yoga tradition. He’s been practicing Kriya Yoga since 2013 when he met his teacher Roy Eugene Davis. Calls to Action Please like, follow, comment, and SHARE this podcast to help others find us. Visit Center for Spiritual Awareness. Sign up for Center for Spiritual Awareness retreats. Connect with Us - Follow Spirit Led on Podbean - https://kriya.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts Center for Spiritual Awareness YouTube Channel Spotify Keywords Ayurveda, doshas, Daniel Bledsoe, Center for Spiritual Awareness, Spirit Led podcast, Kriya, Kriya yoga, Paramahanasa Yogananada, Roy Eugene Davis

    43 min

  5. 1 MAR

    Agni Hotra - Vedic Fire Ceremony with Ellie Hadsall

    In this episode of the Spirit Led podcast, Ellie Hadsall shares about AgniHotra, a Vedic Fire Ceremony and its healing benefits.   Key Takeaways AgniHotra is an ancient Vedic fire ceremony that contributes to healing for people, animals, plants, and the planet. Learn what it is and why it works. In the area near AgniHotra, “All life forms return to their originally intended purpose.” Hear what Ellie observed when she practiced: 14’ tall sunflower forests, revitalized plants, saved marriages and enhanced meditation and life experience.   About Ellie Hadsall Ellie Hadsall is an author, intuitive, spiritual mentor, meditator, Vedic fire keeper, and ordained Kriya minister. She has practiced daily meditation since 1973, was ordained by Roy Eugene Davis, and has taught Vedic fire ceremonies to students from the US and the world. Call to Action Please like, follow, comment, and SHARE this podcast to help others find us. Episode Links Center for Spiritual Awareness Center for Spiritual Awareness online bookstore Ellie Hadsall’s website Book: AgniHotra: Havan on Earth   Connect with Us -Follow Spirit Led:PodbeanApple PodcastsCenter for Spiritual Awareness YouTube ChannelSpotify

    55 min

  6. 1 FEB

    You're with Me Now - guest Michael C. Gadway

    In this insightful episode of the Spirit Led podcast, Reverend Michael C. Gadway, also known as Swami Kaivalyananda, shares captivating stories and profound lessons from his upcoming book, You're with Me Now. Key Takeaways Michael portrays his guru Roy Eugene Davis as a patient father figure, countering common perceptions of him as a disciplinarian. Discussion on radical acceptance, surrender, and their role in spiritual growth. Insights on recognizing consciousness expansion and warning signs when heading in the wrong direction. Exploration of the heart's role in spiritual growth and achieving the state of 'wise mind' by combining intuition and intellect.  Enlightening Moments: “We spend so much time trying to figure out where we're supposed to go that we forget to live in the moment we have.'" Story behind the podcast title - Spirit Led Closing prayer adapted from Paramahansa Yogananda. About Reverend Michael C. Gadway (Swami Kaivalyananda) Director of Ministry and Education at the Center for Spiritual Awareness in Lakemont, GA. Initiated into Kriya Yoga by Roy Eugene Davis in 1988, ordained to initiate others in Kriya Pranayama in 2003. Extensive spiritual journey includes profound studies in Vedic sciences, Ayurveda, Vedic Astrology, and key philosophical texts. Calls to Action Please like, follow, comment, and SHARE this podcast to help others find us. See below for links to purchase You’re with Me Now. Episode Links Center for Spiritual AwarenessCenter for Spiritual Awareness online bookstore Michael Gadway’s author page on Amazon.com  Follow Spirit Led: Podbean - https://kriya.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts Center for Spiritual Awareness YouTube Channel Spotify  #RoyEugeneDavis #ParamahansaYogananda #KriyaYoga #SpiritualGrowth #Wise Mind #Consciousness #RadicalAcceptance #Surrender #VedicSciences #Spirituality, #SpiritLedPodcast #SpiritualityBooks #CSA #CenterforSpiritualAwareness #MichaelGadway #SwamiKaivalyananda

    50 min

  7. 1 JAN

    From Near-Death to Universal Truth with Zackary David Price

    In this episode of the Spirit Led podcast, our guest Zackary Price shares lessons learned from his near-death experience and subsequent searching for understanding in world religions.  Listen for these Enlightening Moments: “The longer I meditate, the more time I have.” “The reason we love people is they give us permission to experience the Truth of our being.” Zackary’s recitation of The Lord’s Prayer in the original Aramaic and his insightful translation. Key Takeaways Zackary’s transformative near-death experience at age 12 sparked a lifelong journey to comprehend and share the profound insights he gained during that pivotal moment. Unveiling the core truth that unites all religions and spiritual traditions, Zackary emphasizes the principle of non-duality. This truth, accessible through meditation and daily living, forms the essence of our spiritual existence. Discover how Kriya Yoga and Meditation emerge as a powerful Science of Self-Realization, welcoming truth seekers from diverse cultures and faiths to embark on a journey of inner awakening. About Zackary Price Zackary Price, an ordained minister affiliated with the Center for Spiritual Awareness, resides in Valdosta, Georgia. As a Clinical Chaplain, he aids individuals and families in navigating the complexities of suffering and finding transformative meaning. Completing a Master’s in Theology of Chaplaincy, Zackary extends his spiritual support through local and online meditation and Kriya Yoga classes. Connect with Zackary at [email protected]. Episode Links Center for Spiritual Awareness Zackary Price’s Ted Talk “I am” Presence  Connect with Us Follow Spirit Led on: Podbean Apple Podcasts  Center for Spiritual Awareness YouTube Channel Spotify   Kriya Yoga, Meditation, Spiritual Truth, Non-Duality, Self-Realization, Center for Spiritual Awareness, Universal Spirituality, Inner Peace, Near-Death Experience, The Lord’s Prayer, Ted Talk, Zackary Price, Science of Spirituality, Chaplaincy, Inner Awakening.

    53 min

  8. 30/11/2023

    Empty Your Cup - A Step to Freedom with Arianna Ceroni

    In this episode of the Spirit Led podcast, Arianna Ceroni took us on a rich exploration of being conscious in daily life and how to: live in the world both fully present and with detachment create space and quiet in our minds and lives by “emptying the cup” follow the steps of yoga (It’s more than postures) start the day fully awake and ease into sleep by meditating on death. Stay tuned until the very end for a special gift from Arianna, her chanting of the Pavamana Mantra. About Arianna Ceroni Arianna is an Excellence-certified yoga teacher and an ordained Kriya Yoga Minister with a degree in the Science of Language. Specializing in Indovedic philosophy, pranayama, and harmonizing yoga and meditation with a scientific approach, Arianna's passion lies in creating a holistic approach to wellbeing. Her classes, held in Italy and the United States, seamlessly weave together diverse disciplines spanning physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions.   From the Bṛhadāraṇyaka Upaniṣad, Arianna gifts us the profound Pavamana Mantra:   असतो मा सद्गमय । तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय । मृत्योर्माऽमृतं गमय ॥ asato mā sadgamaya, tamaso mā jyotirgamaya, mṛtyormā'mṛtaṃ gamaya. From falsehood lead me to truth, From darkness lead me to light, From death lead me to immortality.   Episode Links Center for Spiritual Awareness - https://www.csa-davis.org Connect with Arianna Ceroni on Instagram @ariannaceronishankari  @self.awarenessacademy

    51 min
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Grounded in the Kriya Yoga tradition and the teachings of Roy Eugene Davis, we delve into spiritual wisdom, life’s purpose, and the profound impact of our daily choices. Join us as we explore the path to individual and planetary enlightenment, seeking Self-realization, a personal connection with the divine, and a harmonious life in alignment with the laws of nature. Uncover your true potential and create a positive impact on your growth and the world. Connect with the Center for Spiritual Awareness at www.csa-davis.org. Roy Eugene Davis, direct disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda, dedicated 68 years of selfless service as instructed by his guru; to teach and initiate sincere seekers into the Kriya Yoga tradition.

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