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Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaWhen the Shadow Meets Grace: Advaita and Kabbalah in DialogueIn this episode, Vedic wisdom meets the depths of Jewish mysticism as host Acharya Shunya sit sin dialogue with Rabbi Matthew Ponak. Together, they explore how the shadow is not something to be conquered but met with divine intelligence, how ancient traditions guide us when the self feels fragmented, and how grace arrives when effort alone falls short. Drawing from Advaita and embodied Kabbalah, this conversation moves beyond theory into lived experience, revealing how sacred lineages across cultures point toward the same inner rescue: remembrance, humility, and the quiet help that comes when we stop pretending we can do...
2026-01-2254 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaSita's Gems: Reclaiming Sita's Voice from the ShadowsSita, the heroine of the Hindu epic Ramayana and a divine feminine avatar of Lakshmi, is often misunderstood. She is praised for her patience, remembered for her suffering, but rarely honored for her sovereign choices, her hidden fire, her radical return to Self. In this extraordinary episode, Acharya Shunya brings together the creators of Sitayana—a groundbreaking audio retelling of the Ramayana through Sita's eyes. Together with producer Michael Sternfeld, devotional artist Nina Rao, mystic Mirabai Starr, and author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, she explores exile, dharma, silence, devotion, and the moment when Sita says no… and returns to the Earth. In...
2025-12-041h 55
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaCreativity Without Chains – From Shadow to Self with Dr. Shamini JainAcharya Shunya is joined by Dr. Shamini Jain—clinical psychologist, award-winning researcher, founder of the Consciousness and Healing Initiative, and author of Healing Ourselves. Drawing from her Jain upbringing, her work in biofield science, and her love for the goddess, music and mantra, Dr. Jain speaks with Acharya Shunya about the healing source field, the four paths of yoga, and how embracing every part of ourselves—shadow and light—frees both our creativity and our spirit.
2025-08-1456 min
Next Level Soul Podcast with Alex FerrariBONUS MONDAYS: Ancient KEPT SECRET! HUMANITY Needs To HEAR Before the GREAT SHIFT! with Acharya ShunyaAcharya Shunya is a trailblazing spiritual teacher who is breaking new ground in the world of feminist spirituality. She is a truth-teller, mystic teacher, bestselling author, and the first female head of her 2000-year-old Vedic lineage from India. Acharya Shunya is on a mission to empower women everywhere to step into their divine immensity and lead powerful, abundant, and wise lives through her revolutionary revisioning of ancient India's primary goddess archetypes.Acharya Shunya's openhearted, inclusive, and nondual teachings reinterpret and re-contextualize ancient Hindu teachings and goddess legends for modern times, always honoring her progressive Vedic roots while breaking...
2025-08-111h 10
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaWhat Melts the Shadow? A Journey Through Five Inner GlaciersBeneath your spiritual practices may live five ancient forces freezing your truth: the kleshas. In this poetic and piercing episode, Acharya Shunya reveals how real Yoga doesn't just soothe you—it thaws the false self. Journey through the inner glaciers of ignorance, ego, attachment, aversion, and fear—and rediscover the Self that's always been there. This is not lifestyle yoga. This is serious awakening.
2025-07-2417 min
Got Milk? - The Indian Dairy Context.Bharat's Dairy Farmers' Productivity TrapThis podcast discuss an excerpt from "Bharat's Dairy Farmers' Dilemma," authored by Vijay Singh, CEO & Managing Director of Shunya Agritech, explains the "Productivity Trap" as an economic phenomenon where increased effort or investment fails to yield proportional improvements in output or income. It highlights how Indian small dairy farmers exemplify this trap, struggling with high feed costs, limited veterinary access, and low livestock genetic potential, resulting in minimal profit despite their labor. The episode illustrates that simply acquiring more animals doesn't increase per-animal productivity but rather escalates costs and risks. Finally, it proposes solutions for breaking this cycle...
2025-07-1416 min
Got Milk? - The Indian Dairy Context.Doodh Darpan - a study on impact of nutrition on milk productivity in IndiaThis episode discusses the The Doodh Darpan | Impact Study by Shunya Agritech which details a controlled Pre-Post Comparative A/B field study evaluating Shunya Agritech's Nutri Ankurit Feed (NAF), a hydroponically grown, chemical-free feed, on dairy productivity. Conducted in Uttar Pradesh during May 2025, a period of peak summer heat, the study compared a test group (n=10 animals) receiving NAF to a control group (n=6 animals) on a traditional diet. Key findings indicate that NAF significantly improved milk fat percentage by 5%, helped stabilize milk quantity despite heat stress (only a 2% drop versus a 15% drop in the control group), and ultimately led to an 8% inc...
2025-07-1313 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaThe Yoga's Way to Win LifeIn this episode of Shadow to Self, Acharya Shunya flips the script: Real yogis don't chase life—they serve it. And that's when life starts giving back. Drawing from the fire of Karma Yoga, she reveals the true turning point: when your life becomes an offering, not a performance. The Yogi's Way to Win in Life Yoga isn't a chase. It's a fire. Listen now—and stop waiting. Start burning.
2025-07-0927 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaKarmic Relief & the Real Yoga of Imperfect LivesWhat if your stuckness, your suffering, even your failure to "get it right" on the spiritual path… is not a detour, but the path itself? In this compelling conversation, Vedic teacher Acharya Shunya meets with Phil Goldberg, bestselling author of American Veda and the forthcoming Karmic Relief: Harnessing the Laws of Cause and Effect for a Joyful, Meaningful Life (releasing October 2025). Together, they explore the deeper teachings of karma, yoga, imperfection, and inner transformation beyond spiritual clichés. Topics include: What karma really means (it's not a punishment system!) How modern yoga lost i...
2025-06-251h 17
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaNot a Teacher—A GuruA true Guru doesn't comfort the ego—they burn it. In this episode, Acharya Shunya contrasts the rise of yoga instructors with the sacred fire of the Guru tradition. Through lineage stories, sacred verses, and fierce love for truth, she invites us to let yoga burn again.
2025-06-1218 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaCome Home to YourselfIn this moving episode, Acharya Shunya speaks with Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati about her new book Come Home to Yourself — a heartfelt guide for anyone seeking inner peace and spiritual clarity. Sadhviji was a Stanford grad living a typical American life in California — until a trip to India and a dip in the Ganges changed everything. For the past 35+ years, she's lived as a renunciate by the Ganga, immersed in yoga, service, and awakening. This conversation is an invitation to question what we're chasing — and come home to who we really are. Listen now on Apple Pod...
2025-05-2844 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaYoga Was Never Meant to Soothe YouYoga was never meant to soothe you. It was meant to burn—to pierce illusion, dissolve ego, and awaken the Self. In this Season 2 premiere of Shadow to Self, Acharya Shunya—a Vedic scholar and fierce voice of lineage—returns to restore Yoga to its sacred fire. Not a trend. Not a performance. A path. New episodes drop on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays. Learn more: AcharyaShunya.com Google Podcasts Yoga Was Never Meant to Soothe You Season 2 begins with fire. Acharya Shunya returns to Yoga's essence—not to calm illusion, but to burn...
2025-05-1428 min
Got Milk? - The Indian Dairy Context.Assessment of Livestock Feed and Fodder An All India studyThis episode of Got Milk? discusses a government document from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying that addresses the significant national shortage of green, dry, and concentrated fodder, outlining the reasons for this deficit, such as changing land use and declining pasture productivity. The government details steps being taken to mitigate this shortage, including financial assistance for fodder seed production, promoting fodder as a cash crop, and establishing fodder-centric Farmer Producer Organizations.It also highlights Shunya Agritech as a pioneering Indian company focused on revolutionizing dairy farming through science-backed, sustainable, and precision nutrition sol...
2025-03-1518 min
Got Milk? - The Indian Dairy Context.Shunya Agritech: Revolutionizing Indian Dairy FarmingThis episode presents a scientific study on the effects of partially replacing maize in cow feed with hydroponically grown maize fodder.
The research, conducted on lactating cows, found that this substitution did not negatively impact, and may have slightly improved, milk production and nutrient digestibility.
The episode also describes Shunya Agritech, a company utilizing hydroponics to address green fodder scarcity in the Indian dairy industry. Shunya's "Fodder-as-a-Service" model offers farmers a consistent, high-quality fodder supply, aiming to increase milk yields and reduce costs through technology and a comprehensive support ecosystem.
Both sources explore...
2025-01-1712 min
Got Milk? - The Indian Dairy Context.Hydroponic Green Fodder for DairyThis episode discusses a scientific study conducted on two batches of livestock on the impact of feeding them hydroponic green fodder.
While the episode discusses advantages and increasing relevance of HGF for farmers in India, to understand real-live implementation visit www.shunya.live and understand the concept of Fodder-As-A-Service pioneered by Shunya.
2024-12-1510 min
Got Milk? - The Indian Dairy Context.GeoSmart GLCs of Shunya for hydroponic green fodder.The episode highlights the significant market opportunity for SSHF units in India and Shunya's approach with GeoSmart GLCs.
By addressing the fodder deficit and enhancing livestock productivity, these units can play a crucial role in improving the livelihoods of livestock farmers and contributing to the growth of the dairy and meat industries.
The report also emphasizes the importance of strategic planning, business model innovation, and policy support for the successful scaling up of this sector.
2024-11-0818 min
Got Milk? - The Indian Dairy Context.Possible solution to India’s livestock fodder shortage.This episode discusses the importance of livestock in Indian society and economy, the challenges faced by farmers, and the opportunities created by increased digital adoption.
The episode discusses Shunya's "Fodder-as-a-Service" (FaaS) model as a potential solution. Shunya's FaaS model utilizes hydroponic vertical farming units to produce high-quality fodder and leverages a digital platform to connect with farmers and deliver the fodder. And emphasizes the model's potential to increase farmer incomes, improve livestock health, and create a sustainable and scalable solution to the fodder crisis.
2024-10-1613 min
Got Milk? - The Indian Dairy Context.What are the key challenges facing India's livestock sector and how are they impacting the livelihoods of farmers?This podcast discusses the status and challenges of livestock extension services in India, emphasizing the need for a specialized livestock extension service. It examines various institutions involved in livestock extension service delivery, including government departments, research institutes, and non-governmental organizations, and their respective roles, challenges, and limitations.
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2024-10-1410 min
Got Milk? - The Indian Dairy Context.Is hydroponically grown green fodder India's hope?The largest producer of milk in the world is facing an ever increasing crisis of fodder and animal nutrition. We discuss how severe is the issue of deficit of fodder and how it is impacting the lives of small farmers.
In the space Shunya is offering fodder-as-a-service. Is the a possible solution?
2024-10-1407 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaThe Luminous Self: A Dialogue with Author Tracee StanleyIn this enlightening conversation, Tracee Stanley, the author of the bestselling book "Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity," joins podcast host Acharya Shunya, a three-time bestselling author and esteemed Vedic teacher. Together, these two influential feminine leaders delve into the profound wisdom of yoga nidra, meditation, and self-inquiry, sharing insights and teachings that empower individuals on their journey of self-discovery and inner transformation. Tracee also offers a glimpse into her forthcoming book, "The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are," slated for release in October 2023.
2023-10-2550 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaThe Luminous Self: A Dialogue with Author Tracee StanleyIn this enlightening conversation, Tracee Stanley, the author of the bestselling book "Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity," joins podcast host Acharya Shunya, a three-time bestselling author and esteemed Vedic teacher. Together, these two influential feminine leaders delve into the profound wisdom of yoga nidra, meditation, and self-inquiry, sharing insights and teachings that empower individuals on their journey of self-discovery and inner transformation. Tracee also offers a glimpse into her forthcoming book, "The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are," slated for release in October 2023.
2023-10-2550 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaThe Luminous Self: A Dialogue with Author Tracee StanleyIn this enlightening conversation, Tracee Stanley, the author of the bestselling book "Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity," joins podcast host Acharya Shunya, a three-time bestselling author and esteemed Vedic teacher. Together, these two influential feminine leaders delve into the profound wisdom of yoga nidra, meditation, and self-inquiry, sharing insights and teachings that empower individuals on their journey of self-discovery and inner transformation. Tracee also offers a glimpse into her forthcoming book, "The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are," slated for release in October 2023.
2023-10-2152 minShadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaThe Luminous Self: A Dialogue with Author Tracee StanleyIn this enlightening conversation, Tracee Stanley, the author of the bestselling book "Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity," joins podcast host Acharya Shunya, a three-time bestselling author and esteemed Vedic teacher. Together, these two influential feminine leaders delve into the profound wisdom of yoga nidra, meditation, and self-inquiry, sharing insights and teachings that empower individuals on their journey of self-discovery and inner transformation. Tracee also offers a glimpse into her forthcoming book, "The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are," slated for release in October 2023.
2023-10-2152 min
The Biz Bruja PodcastAcharya Shunya: Embracing Divine Feminine Power and Building a Spiritual Business
Hola mi gente! I had the great pleasure of interviewing Acharya, who is a force of nature for my Ancestrally Rooted Business Summit! For this New Moon in Virgo, I felt called to share this interview!
Acharya Shunya, a spiritual teacher and author, shares her journey of embracing her ancestral wisdom and transforming ancestral patterns to become a powerful woman and spiritual businesswoman. She emphasizes the importance of valuing oneself, setting boundaries, and integrating spirituality and business. Shunya encourages individuals to tap into their unique gifts and connect with divine consciousness to create a thriving spiritual...
2023-09-1326 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaAnchored but Unstuck: In Conversation with Teacher Author and Musician David NichternJoin Acharya Shunya in conversation with David Nichtern is a senior Buddhist teacher who has practiced meditation for over 40 years. He was an early student of Tibetan master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and teaches Buddhist principles through his Dharma Moon platform. David mentors students and leads meditation teacher trainings worldwide. As an author, Nichtern has authored many books including Awakening From the Daydream, a contemporary exploration of the Buddha's Wheel of Life. He also hosts a podcast based on his book Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck.
2023-09-071h 02
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaAnchored but Unstuck: In Conversation with Teacher Author and Musician David NichternJoin Acharya Shunya in conversation with David Nichtern is a senior Buddhist teacher who has practiced meditation for over 40 years. He was an early student of Tibetan master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and teaches Buddhist principles through his Dharma Moon platform. David mentors students and leads meditation teacher trainings worldwide. As an author, Nichtern has authored many books including Awakening From the Daydream, a contemporary exploration of the Buddha's Wheel of Life. He also hosts a podcast based on his book Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck.
2023-09-071h 02
Creativity, Spirituality & Making a Buck with David NichternEp. 41 – Infinity and Emptiness with Acharya ShunyaExploring Vedic principles in a modern era, Vedic scholar and Lineage Holder Acharya Shunya joins David Nichtern in a reflection on infinity and emptiness.Take part in a free online evening of exploration with Acharya Shunya and David Nichtern. Enjoy a presentation by Acharya Shunya titled “Awakening Goddess Saraswati with Mantra, Meditation & Sacred Visioning”, followed by a dialogue between her and David, and will conclude with an open Q&A session: LEARN MOREIn this episode David and Acharya Shunya explore:The form and formlessHindu Lineages Enlightenment and VulnerabilityRebirthing the self Yugas and addressing the era...
2023-04-111h 04
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaHow Does Ayurveda Enables Health Despite Poor PrognosisAyurveda, the ancient Vedic system of health and healing is often able to deliver results despite a poor prognosis. How does that happen? How can you intellectually align with classic wisdom to benefit from the deepest promise of Ayurveda? What are some of Ayurveda's deep tenets and how can you come into alignment with your own deepest state of health? Listen to this informative and inspiring episode by Acharya Shunya, author of 'Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom' and other books. www.AcharyaShunya.com
2023-04-0636 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaHow Does Ayurveda Enables Health Despite Poor PrognosisAyurveda, the ancient Vedic system of health and healing is often able to deliver results despite a poor prognosis. How does that happen? How can you intellectually align with classic wisdom to benefit from the deepest promise of Ayurveda? What are some of Ayurveda's deep tenets and how can you come into alignment with your own deepest state of health? Listen to this informative and inspiring episode by Acharya Shunya, author of 'Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom' and other books. www.AcharyaShunya.com
2023-04-0636 min
Indie Film Hustle Podcast: Filmmaking | Film School | Screenwriting | Film Marketing | Independent Film | Cinematography | Film Festival | Filmmaking Podcasts I MoviemakerNLS 214: This Was A KEPT SECRET By Yogis! - Stop Wasting Your Life & Unlock Your POTENTIAL with Acharya ShunyaAcharya Shunya is a trailblazing spiritual teacher who is breaking new ground in the world of feminist spirituality. She is a truth-teller, mystic teacher, bestselling author, and the first female head of her 2000-year-old Vedic lineage from India. Acharya Shunya is on a mission to empower women everywhere to step into their divine immensity and lead powerful, abundant, and wise lives through her revolutionary revisioning of ancient India's primary goddess archetypes.
Acharya Shunya's openhearted, inclusive, and nondual teachings reinterpret and re-contextualize ancient Hindu teachings and goddess legends for modern times, always honoring her progressive Vedic roots while breaking the shackles...
2023-03-141h 10Next Level Soul Podcast with Alex FerrariNLS 214: This Was A KEPT SECRET By Yogis! - Stop Wasting Your Life & Unlock Your POTENTIAL with Acharya ShunyaAcharya Shunya is a trailblazing spiritual teacher who is breaking new ground in the world of feminist spirituality. She is a truth-teller, mystic teacher, bestselling author, and the first female head of her 2000-year-old Vedic lineage from India. Acharya Shunya is on a mission to empower women everywhere to step into their divine immensity and lead powerful, abundant, and wise lives through her revolutionary revisioning of ancient India's primary goddess archetypes.Acharya Shunya's openhearted, inclusive, and nondual teachings reinterpret and re-contextualize ancient Hindu teachings and goddess legends for modern times, always honoring her progressive Vedic roots while breaking...
2023-03-141h 10
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaVedic Mythology: Metaphysical Guidance For Your Inner JourneyVedic mythology which is timeless and teaches us about ourselves, from beyond culture, religion and gender. These myths are tales of characters who never existed, and yet the characters who variously embody shades of light and darkness, are eternal . They existed before we existed. They will survive us. Learn from Vedic scholar and bestselling author Acharya Shunya, the ways you can glean deep lessons from Vedic mythology and act from light versus darkness, power over powerlessness, and discernment versus ignorance.
2023-03-0625 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaVedic Mythology: Metaphysical Guidance For Your Inner Journey Vedic mythology which is timeless and teaches us about ourselves, from beyond culture, religion and gender. These myths are tales of characters who never existed, and yet the characters who variously embody shades of light and darkness, are eternal . They existed before we existed. They will survive us. Learn from Vedic scholar and bestselling author Acharya Shunya, the ways you can glean deep lessons from Vedic mythology and act from light versus darkness, power over powerlessness, and discernment versus ignorance.
2023-03-0625 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaActivate Shree: Goddess Lakshmi's Wealth, Grace, AbundanceShree or Shri represents Goddess Lakshmi herself and her grace, splendour, beauty, wealth, affluence, prosperity, good luck. Did you know that each embodied soul has a karmic quota of "Shree' to unpack in a given lifetime. Sadly, many of us are not in alignment with Shree and harbor wrong beliefs that prevent Shree from manifesting good fortune for us. In this episode, show host Acharya Shunya, who is a respected Vedic scholar and author of bestselling book Roar Like A Goddess, unpacks ways to claim the Shree (abundance) waiting for you!
2023-01-2328 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaActivate Shree: Goddess Lakshmi's Wealth, Grace, AbundanceShree or Shri represents Goddess Lakshmi herself and her grace, splendour, beauty, wealth, affluence, prosperity, good luck. Did you know that each embodied soul has a karmic quota of "Shree' to unpack in a given lifetime. Sadly, many of us are not in alignment with Shree and harbor wrong beliefs that prevent Shree from manifesting good fortune for us. In this episode, show host Acharya Shunya, who is a respected Vedic scholar and author of bestselling book Roar Like A Goddess, unpacks ways to claim the Shree (abundance) waiting for you!
2023-01-2328 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaUNBOUND - Claim your Freedom todayLearn how to free yourself from your own negative, self-doubting and betraying mind. This timely episode is a soothing balm for our times. Discover how to embrace authenticity, self-love and rewrtie a life script of peace, clarity and purpose. This episode highlights Acharya Shunya's journey to freedom. Tune in, to transform your life and the world we live in. Be inspired and invest in yourself. Give yourself the gift of freedom today!
2022-12-2328 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaUNBOUND - Claim your Freedom todayLearn how to free yourself from your own negative, self-doubting and betraying mind. This timely episode is a soothing balm for our times. Discover how to embrace authenticity, self-love and rewrtie a life script of peace, clarity and purpose. This episode highlights Acharya Shunya's journey to freedom. Tune in, to transform your life and the world we live in. Be inspired and invest in yourself. Give yourself the gift of freedom today!
2022-12-2328 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaEnlightened Vulnerability – Hope amidst HopelessnessAcharya Shunya talks about being whole and coming into a relationship with the Shadow and the Self. Being human means accepting the co-existence of the appearance and the truth – this phenomenon she calls “Enlightened Vulnerability.” She instructs us not to blame our Shadow, and that the Shadow tends to perpetuate itself – till we infuse it with the Truth. She re-stresses the importance of discernment and detachment – and provides us with a core teaching, by which we can access Absolute Truth.
2022-12-0123 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaEnlightened Vulnerability – Hope amidst HopelessnessAcharya Shunya talks about being whole and coming into a relationship with the Shadow and the Self. Being human means accepting the co-existence of the appearance and the truth – this phenomenon she calls "Enlightened Vulnerability." She instructs us not to blame our Shadow, and that the Shadow tends to perpetuate itself – till we infuse it with the Truth. She re-stresses the importance of discernment and detachment – and provides us with a core teaching, by which we can access Absolute Truth.
2022-12-0123 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaHow To Embody Ahimsa To Be Truly PowerfulThere is a deposit within all humans to be noble, considerate and above all, kind, because of who we truly are – the dharmic Self – and not what our ego thinks we are. Yet, we need reminders, because many times, we forget our deepest spiritual imperatives. In this episode of Shadow to Self, Acharya Shunya, shall delve deep into the concept of ahimsa (non-violence) and why and how you can practice it, first and foremost towards your own learning-struggling-growing self.
2022-11-1836 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaHow to Embody Ahimsa to be Truly PowerfulThere is a deposit within all humans to be noble, considerate and above all, kind, because of who we truly are – the dharmic Self – and not what our ego thinks we are. Yet, we need reminders, because many times, we forget our deepest spiritual imperatives. In this episode of Shadow to Self, Acharya Shunya, shall delve deep into the concept of ahimsa (non-violence) and why and how you can practice it, first and foremost towards your own learning-struggling-growing self.
2022-11-1836 min
The Cosmic Business Podcast75: Roar Like A Goddess with Acharya ShunyaToday’s episode takes a close look at the goddesses, anger, empowerment, and femininity. My guest has much wisdom and expertise to share from her latest book. I’m honored to introduce her to you. Please join us!Acharya Shunya is the first female lineage-holder of her distinguished Vedic tradition and is an internationally-renowned scholar, teacher, author, speaker, and scholar of non-dual wisdom (Advaita Vedanta). She is a classically-trained master of yoga and Ayurveda and the founder of The Awakened Self Foundation. She also founded the non-profit Vedika Global, Inc., a learning, empowering, and awakening platform headquartered in n...
2022-11-0753 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaCultivate Excellence for A Goddess Blessed Life TodayIn this podcast, Vedic Scholar and bestselling author of Roar Like A Goddess, Acharya Shunya invites listeners on a quest for personal excellence in everything they do, for greater success and satisfaction in life. She explains how excellence is different from perfectionism and how the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi is all about excellence. By adopting this one dharma value of excellence, you will become exceptionally fortunate. Your life will change and everyone will see that unfold.
2022-11-0341 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaCultivate Excellence for A Goddess Blessed Life TodayIn this podcast, Vedic Scholar and bestselling author of Roar Like A Goddess, Acharya Shunya invites listeners on a quest for personal excellence in everything they do, for greater success and satisfaction in life. She explains how excellence is different from perfectionism and how the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi is all about excellence. By adopting this one dharma value of excellence, you will become exceptionally fortunate. Your life will change and everyone will see that unfold.
2022-11-0341 min
Outside The Studio with Tessa TovarHow to Apply Goddess Archetype Theory With Acharya ShunyaOn episode 71 of Outside The Studio:
What does it mean to roar like a goddess? It begins with self respect. Acharya Shunya and Tessa discuss goddess theory, the story of Shiva and Shakti, and what our divinity really consists of. Acharya Shunya is a truth-teller, awakener, motivational speaker, and spiritual coach.
She is the author of several books including Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom and Sovereign Self and Roar Like a Goddess. Timestamps (00:30) Who is Acharya Shunya? What does her name mean? (02:35) What is goddess archetype theory? (05:50)
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2022-10-2954 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaDiwali Special: Decoding The Ramayana With Michael SternfeldIn the episode, Achara Shunya muses on the spiritual significance of Diwali - the Hindu Festival of Lights and delves deep into Ramayana, the epic story behind Diwali with Michael Sternfeld, MA, who is a distinguished scholar of Ramayana and also a producer/director with over 400 productions in theater, music, dance, audio and video to his credit. In addition to publishing the complete audio Ramayana, Michael has also published numerous other audiobooks, including his latest, Hanuman's Leap of Faith with Krishna Das. Michael's path-breaking audiobooks can be downloaded @ ramayanaudio.com.
2022-10-211h 07
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaDiwali Special: Decoding The Ramayana With Michael SternfeldIn the episode, Achara Shunya muses on the spiritual significance of Diwali - the Hindu Festival of Lights and delves deep into Ramayana, the epic story behind Diwali with Michael Sternfeld, MA, who is a distinguished scholar of Ramayana and also a producer/director with over 400 productions in theater, music, dance, audio and video to his credit. In addition to publishing the complete audio Ramayana, Michael has also published numerous other audiobooks, including his latest, Hanuman’s Leap of Faith with Krishna Das. Michael's path-breaking audiobooks can be downloaded @ ramayanaudio.com.
2022-10-211h 07
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaSelf Respect and How to Embody It Like A GoddessRespecting yourself is a critical prerequisite to everything else such as self-esteem, self-love, self-consideration and even feeling worthy of fulfilling your needs and availing opportunities like everyone else. For many people, especially women, self-respect is blocked. Acharya Shunya discusses 4 ways to unblock the flow of this divine self-validating emotion within you that shall make you more whole as a person and goddess like, in essence.
2022-10-0634 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaSelf Respect and How to Embody It Like A GoddessRespecting yourself is a critical prerequisite to everything else such as self-esteem, self-love, self-consideration and even feeling worthy of fulfilling your needs and availing opportunities like everyone else. For many people, especially women, self-respect is blocked. Acharya Shunya discusses 4 ways to unblock the flow of this divine self-validating emotion within you that shall make you more whole as a person and goddess like, in essence.
2022-10-0634 min
Ignite Your SparkIGNITE and Roar Like a Goddess with Acharya ShunyaSend us a textWhy on earth would you want to roar like a Goddess? You would only if you want to be the best and most enlightened and awakened version of yourself - that's why! My guest today is Acharya Shunya who embodies all the different aspects of the Goddess Shakti. She is the first female head of her 2,000-year-old Indian spiritual lineage, Shunya reinterprets and recontextualizes ancient teachings for modern times, empowering people everywhere to lead fearless, fulfilled and enlightened lives.Shunya is the author of three bestselling books Ayurveda lifestyle Wis...
2022-09-2727 min
You-est You®: Redefining Intuition, Spirituality, Consciousness & HealingLearn How to Roar Like a Goddess with Acharya ShunyaMeet Acharya Shunya Acharya Shunya is a truth-teller who facilitates authenticity, self-remembrance, and divine feminine pathways to awakening within. The first female head of her 2,000-year-old Indian spiritual lineage, Shunya reinterprets and re-contextualizes ancient teachings for modern times, empowering people everywhere to lead fearless, fulfilled, and enlightened lives. She is president of the Awakened Self Foundation and founder of Vedika Global, Inc. in California. She is the author of the bestselling books Ayurveda Lifestyle Wisdom and Sovereign Self and her newest book, Roar Like a Goddess. She lives in Northern California. Let me...
2022-09-2648 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaThe Goddess is Coming: Celebrating 'Navratri' 9 Nights of Feminine Grace and PowerThe Vedic festival of Navratri celebrates the Divine Mother as Goddess Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati, who are said to descend to the earth plane through moon rays, to destroy negativity and instill dharma and power in the hearts of all humans who revere HER. Join Acharya Shunya, Vedic Scholar and Author of Roar Like A Goddess, as she unpacks her festival memories along with rituals and practices associated with Navratri.
2022-09-2337 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaThe Goddess is Coming: Celebrating 'Navratri' 9 Nights of Feminine Grace and PowerThe Vedic festival of Navratri celebrates the Divine Mother as Goddess Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati, who are said to descend to the earth plane through moon rays, to destroy negativity and instill dharma and power in the hearts of all humans who revere HER. Join Acharya Shunya, Vedic Scholar and Author of Roar Like A Goddess, as she unpacks her festival memories along with rituals and practices associated with Navratri.
2022-09-2337 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaColonial Trauma, Feminist Roar and Staking the Goddess ClaimEmbracing the Inner Druga represents confidently riding the lion of colonialism, patriarchy and misogyny in the modern context, and becoming, not only defiant but invincible in your divine, goddess blessed life. In this power filled episode, Vedic scholar and lineage holder Acharya Shunya shares about her progressive Vedic roots, her first feminine lineage - ancestor and what will happen when all beings on our planet shall begin roaring with self-sourced goddess power, from within.
2022-09-0138 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaColonial Trauma, Feminist Roar and Staking the Goddess ClaimEmbracing the Inner Druga represents confidently riding the lion of colonialism, patriarchy and misogyny in the modern context, and becoming, not only defiant but invincible in your divine, goddess blessed life. In this power filled episode, Vedic scholar and lineage holder Acharya Shunya shares about her progressive Vedic roots, her first feminine lineage - ancestor and what will happen when all beings on our planet shall begin roaring with self-sourced goddess power, from within.
2022-09-0138 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaWhat's the Deal with Goddesses, Mangos And Handbags!Goddess Lakshmi can be experienced in a myriad of ways but does it include material goodies like mangoes and handbags too? Acharya Shunya says an unapologetic yes and shares the importance of aligning our human spiritual goals with our material desires to not only be celebrated and holy but truly passionately whole.
2022-08-1834 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaWhat's the Deal with Goddesses, Mangos And Handbags!Goddess Lakshmi can be experienced in a myriad of ways but does it include material goodies like mangoes and handbags too? Acharya Shunya says an unapologetic yes and shares the importance of aligning our human spiritual goals with our material desires to not only be celebrated and holy but truly passionately whole.
2022-08-1834 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaCome Roar Like A Goddess With MeIn this episode, Vedic scholar, author and teacher Acharya Shunya unpacks what it means to roar like a goddess and why learning to roar is important for anyone who wants to lead a more empowered life. She talks about her newest book on this episode and discusses its sixteen pointed wisdom, applicable for all modern seekers of power, prosperity and peace.
2022-08-0453 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaCome Roar Like A Goddess With MeIn this episode, Vedic scholar, author and teacher Acharya Shunya unpacks what it means to roar like a goddess and why learning to roar is important for anyone who wants to lead a more empowered life. She talks about her newest book on this episode and discusses its sixteen pointed wisdom, applicable for all modern seekers of power, prosperity and peace.
2022-08-0453 min
Yoga Therapy Hour with Amy WheelerInterview with Acharya Shunya Becoming Unapologetically Powerful, Prosperous and PeacefulIn today’s episode, Amy chats with Acharya Shunya. Shunya is a truth-teller who facilitates authenticity, self-remembrance, and divine feminine pathways to awakening. Acharya Shunya is the author of two bestselling books Ayurveda lifestyle Wisdom (2017), Sovereign Self (2020), and her newest book is coming out in September 2022 by Sounds True, Roar Like a Goddess: Every Woman's Guide to Becoming Unapologetically Powerful, Prosperous, and Peaceful. She first female head of her spiritual lineage that traces its roots to 2,000-year-ago in India, the imparter of goddess archetype theory as a pathway to soul-ascension, Shunya reinterprets and re-contextualizes ancient Vedic wisdo...
2022-07-151h 13
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaEnding Suffering Through the Five Pillars of Vedic AwakeningVedic scholar and bestselling author Acharya Shunya has interpreted the ancient Vedic tradition to create her unique teaching on the five pillars of awakening. In this podcast, she provides step by step insight on the five pillars that help counteract existential suffering, from the root. Listening to her wisdom shall awaken new spiritual perspectives and activate the abiding light of wisdom within.
2022-07-0744 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaEnding Suffering Through the Five Pillars of Vedic AwakeningVedic scholar and bestselling author Acharya Shunya has interpreted the ancient Vedic tradition to create her unique teaching on the five pillars of awakening. In this podcast, she provides step by step insight on the five pillars that help counteract existential suffering, from the root. Listening to her wisdom shall awaken new spiritual perspectives and activate the abiding light of wisdom within.
2022-07-0744 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaLiving The 7 Blessings of Human experienceIn this episode Acharya Shunya interviews Simran , a soul friend and a professional colleague who is publisher of 11:11 Magazine and host of 11:11 Talk Radio, who is releasing the first of her trilogy of powerful books on self-realization - LIVING: The 7 Blessings of Human Experience. Enjoy this fascinating conversation as Acharya Shunya and Simran discuss light found by descending into the heart of darkness. This is more than a mere conversation
2022-06-0250 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaLiving The 7 Blessings of Human experienceIn this episode Acharya Shunya interviews Simran, a soul friend, and a professional colleague who is a publisher of 11:11 Magazine and host of 11:11 Talk Radio, who is releasing the first of her trilogy of powerful books on self-realization - LIVING: The 7 Blessings of Human Experience. Enjoy this fascinating conversation as Acharya Shunya and Simran discuss light found by descending into the heart of darkness. This is more than a mere conversation
2022-06-0250 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaSuffering in Samsara and Accessing The Mother GoddessesIn this hope inspiring episode, Vedic Master Acharya Shunya explains "Samsara", literally, a never-ending ocean of repeated births and deaths in a realm of impermanence, transience and loss. Samsara imposes a chronic sense of sorrow, apprehension, disappointment and anxiety. However, each of the three chief Vedic goddesses Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati, support, stabilize and liberate us from Samsara, especially when we understand what they represent and call upon them when in distress. Learn all about this relationship between Samsara and Divine Mothers Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.
2022-05-0535 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaSuffering in Samsara and Accessing The Mother GoddessesIn this hope inspiring episode, Vedic Master Acharya Shunya explains "Samsara", literally, a never-ending ocean of repeated births and deaths in a realm of impermanence, transience and loss. Samsara imposes a chronic sense of sorrow, apprehension, disappointment and anxiety. However, each of the three chief Vedic goddesses Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati, support, stabilize and liberate us from Samsara, especially when we understand what they represent and call upon them when in distress. Learn all about this relationship between Samsara and Divine Mothers Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.
2022-05-0535 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaThe Divinely Empty Self and Mantra on Inner LightIn this beautiful episode, Acharya Shunya takes listeners on a journey of her name 'Shunya' which means 'zero' as well as 'infinity' and why it is important to connect to inner emptiness for infinite spiritual fullness in our daily life roles. She chants a highly regarded Vedic mantra celebrating our True Being as Light Divine (Atma Jyoti) and shares about the Paradigm that is making people sovereign, internally, worldwide.
2022-04-0727 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaThe Divinely Empty Self and Mantra on Inner Light.In this beautiful episode, Acharya Shunya takes listeners on a journey of her name 'Shunya' which means 'zero' as well as 'infinity' and why it is important to connect to inner emptiness for infinite spiritual fullness in our daily life roles. She chants a highly regarded Vedic mantra celebrating our True Being as Light Divine (Atma Jyoti) and shares about the Paradigm that is making people sovereign, internally, worldwide.
2022-04-0727 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaSpirit Take Over: When Your Soul Intervenes to Change Your DestinyHave you ever been surprised by your spiritual intuition and sudden emergence of soulful inner knowingness that when allowed to direct your choices, changes the direction of your entire life? In this episode, master spiritual teacher, lineage holder and bestselling author Acharya Shunya explores this phenomenon and shares the four different episodes of her own life, when Spirit Took Over and changed her life from being an introverted householder scholar to a world teacher and bestselling author of the Vedic spiritual traditions. Have you ever experienced a Spirit Takeover? Tell us how.
2022-03-0332 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaSpirit Take Over: When Your Soul Intervenes to Change Your DestinyHave you ever been surprised by your spiritual intuition and sudden emergence of soulful inner knowingness that when allowed to direct your choices, changes the direction of your entire life? In this episode, master spiritual teacher, lineage holder and bestselling author Acharya Shunya explores this phenomenon and shares the four different episodes of her own life,when Spirit Took Over and changed her life from being an introverted householder scholar to a world teacher and bestselling author of the Vedic spiritual traditions. Have you ever experienced a Spirit Takeover? Tell us how.
2022-03-0332 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaIntentional Communication and Guru's GraceIn this episode Acharya Shunya explains the nature of intentional truth bearing communication and how it is connected to an ancient five-part definition of Yoga from the 4th century. She explains the role of a truth enabling Guru in any seekers life, and celebrates the birth of her Guru, Baba Ayodhya Nath, 122 years ago.
2022-02-0432 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaIntentional Communication and Guru's GraceIn this episode Acharya Shunya explains the nature of intentional truth bearing communication and how it is connected to an ancient five-part definition of Yoga from the 4th century. She explains the role of a truth enabling Guru in any seekers life, and celebrates the birth of her Guru, Baba Ayodhya Nath, 122 years ago.
2022-02-0432 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaSacred Transformation Story: Awaken Your Sovereign SelfVedic wisdom awakens the sovereign self and our capacity to heal. Guest student Mara Cummings shares her story of transformation from chronic digestive issues, anxiety, and depression to wellness of mind, body, and spirit. Acharya Shunya gifts us alchemical teachings on vāsanā, addiction to sense desires, and the path toward freedom through empowered imagination. She inspires listeners to exercise their free will and release stories that keep us bonded in cycles of suffering. Join us.
2021-07-1038 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaSacred Transformation Story: Awaken Your Sovereign SelfVedic wisdom awakens the sovereign self and our capacity to heal. Guest student Mara Cummings shares her story of transformation from chronic digestive issues, anxiety, and depression to wellness of mind, body, and spirit. Acharya Shunya gifts us alchemical teachings on vāsanā, addiction to sense desires, and the path toward freedom through empowered imagination. She inspires listeners to exercise their free will and release stories that keep us bonded in cycles of suffering. Join us.
2021-07-1038 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaSacred Transformation Story: Discover Your Inner SanctuaryListen for an episode of powerful, heartfelt exchange with guest student, Heather Davis. This second episode of the Sacred Transformation Series reorients the spirit from trauma victim to the real Self. Acharya Shunya invites the soul into radical wholeness and contentment from within - our inner sanctuary in a world of suffering.
2021-05-2349 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaSacred Transformation Story: Discover Your Inner SanctuaryListen for an episode of powerful, heartfelt exchange with Acharya Shunya and guest student, Heather Davis. This second episode of the Sacred Transformation Series reorients the spirit from trauma victim to the real Self. Acharya Shunya invites the soul into radical wholeness (purnam) and contentment from within - our inner sanctuary in a world of suffering.
2021-05-2348 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaShadow of Fear: Solidarity with our Asian-American Sisters and BrothersOn March 16, 2021, a series of mass shootings occurred in Atlanta, Georgia where eight people were killed, six of whom were Asian women. Hate crimes against Asian-Americans have risen dramatically since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Acharya Shunya expresses her views, discusses what is identity, and shares timeless Vedic wisdom to cope with difficult times.Shadow to Self stands in solidarity with AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) individuals.
2021-04-1332 min
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaShadow of Fear: Solidarity with our Asian-American Sisters and BrothersOn March 16, 2021, a series of mass shootings occurred in Atlanta, Georgia where eight people were killed, six of whom were Asian women. Hate crimes against Asian-Americans have risen dramatically since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Acharya Shunya expresses her views, discusses what is identity, and shares timeless Vedic wisdom to cope with difficult times. Shadow to Self stands in solidarity with AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) individuals. If you experience or witness Asian hate, please report it at stopaapihate.org.
2021-04-1332 min
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaSacred Transformation Story: You are not your obstacles!You are not your obstacles! Listen to witness raw, vulnerable conversations with Acharya Shunya and her students on our new Sacred Transformation Series. Acharya Shunya shares loving wisdom to Ozlem Tokman, an author, mother and Vedic spiritual seeker, about overcoming obstacles on the spiritual path by recalling our true divine nature - the knower within the actor. Shunya talks about how to master the Ego mind, see through its illusions, and accept obstacles and imperfection with compassion.
2021-03-191h 06
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaSacred Transformation Story: You are not your obstacles!You are not your obstacles! Listen to witness raw, vulnerable conversations with Acharya Shunya and her students on our new Sacred Transformation Series. Acharya Shunya shares loving wisdom to Ozlem Tokman, an author, mother and Vedic spiritual seeker, about overcoming obstacles on the spiritual path by recalling our true divine nature - the knower within the actor. Shunya talks about how to master the Ego mind, see through its illusions, and accept obstacles and imperfection with compassion.
2021-03-191h 06
Shadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaBefriend Your Shadow: Homage to Baba Ayodhya NathWe honor Baba Ayodhya Nath, Acharya Shunya's guru and grandfather, in this powerful episode as homage for his 121st birthday. Listen to discover how to befriend the shadow, how to find a qualified spiritual teacher in a world often beset with the shadow of teachers, and also explore Acharya Shunya's reflections on the ultimate questions: Who am I? Why am I here on Earth? What is reality?
2021-02-191h 03
Shadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaBefriend Your Shadow: Homage to Baba Ayodhya NathA true Guru opens the doorway for timeless wisdom and inner peace as a living example. We honor Baba Ayodhya Nath, Acharya Shunya's guru and grandfather, in this powerful episode as homage for his 121st birthday. Listen to discover how to befriend the shadow, how to find a qualified spiritual teacher in a world often beset with the shadow of teachers, and also explore Acharya Shunya's reflections on the ultimate questions: Who am I? Why am I here on Earth? What is reality?
2021-02-191h 032020-12-0629 minShadow to Self by Acharya ShunyaHappy Divali / New Year - Access your Inner LightA special episode, for Divali. In this episode, Acharya Shunya, delves into the spiritual and mythological significance of Divali. This is a magical podcast, with a special meditation. Tune in, and be ready to taken on a inner journey to joy! May the year usher in peace, good health & unity for all being on Earth.
2020-11-1039 minShadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaHappy Divali / New Year - Access your Inner LightA special episode, for Divali. In this episode, Acharya Shunya, delves into the spiritual and mythological significance of Divali. This is a magical podcast, with a special meditation. Tune in, and be ready to taken on a inner journey to joy! May the year usher in peace, good health & unity for all being on Earth.
2020-11-1039 minShadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaAn Intimate Interview with Philip Goldberg - Bestselling author of American Veda.In this delightful and engaging episode, Acharya Shunya introduces us to Philip Goldberg, bestselling author of American Veda & Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times. In this interview, we get an intimate glimpse into Phil's life, and his shadow integration work. The central message of his new book is "equanimity" - how to maintain and cultivate it. For more information, visit PhilipGoldberg.com.
2020-10-1659 min2020-10-0241 minShadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaPart 2: A Return to Joy! Special Guest Richard Miller's Journey to AwakeningIn this rich 2-part podcast Acharya Shunya interviews iRest founder, Richard Miller. The focus of this interview is on Richard's personal journey as a seeker, as a professional and as a soul on a journey to awakening. Richard is a world-renowned spiritual teacher, author, yogic scholar and clinical psychologist. Richard's journey is mystical and communal. His insights and gifts are innumerable. To learn more about Richard and benefit from his teachings, visit iRest.org.
2020-09-1852 minShadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaPart 1: A Return to Joy! Special Guest RIchard Miller's Journey to AwakeningIn this rich 2-part interview, Acharya Shunya interviews iRest founder, Richard Miller. The focus of this interview is on Richard's personal journey as a seeker, as a professional and as soul on a journey to awakening. Richard is a world-renowned spiritual teacher, author, yogic scholar and clinical psychologist. Richard's journey is mystical and communal. His insights and gifts are innumerable. To learn more about Richard and benefit from his teachings, visit iRest.org.
2020-09-0455 minShadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaTruth will set you freeInspired by Mahatma Gandhi, who gave the concept of Satyagraha (truth in action) to the world, MLK and John Lewis who brought Satyagraha to the American civil disobedience movement, Acharya Shunya takes Satyagraha to a new level. She shows us how Satyagraha can be applied to daily life, particularly in relationships and communication, and how Satyagraha is connected to the non-dual vision of oneness and non-violence. She states, "When we see another as an equal, we allow for enlightenment to support our actions." Read transcript.
2020-08-2133 minShadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaSpiritual Ethics & Wealth Creation - with Special Guest Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'BrianIn this episode, Acharya Shunya introduces Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian and they continue to discuss the 4 Universal Goals, as well as her latest book, The Jewel of Abundance. Listeners will takeaway how to bring in higher consciousness into their everyday lives - especially towards wealth creation - and live in peace and harmony, supporting their journey from Shadow to Self.
2020-08-0757 minShadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaThe 4 Universal Goals in LifeIn this episode, Acharya Shunya walks us through 4 universal goals that are worth pursuing. These are known as Purusharthas. With this strategic roadmap, Acharya Shunya provides the listener, on how to live a balanced and wiser life, in the realm of truth and reality. The first goal that she highlights is Dharma (the cultivation of a higher consciousness), and valuing your "true" self, which benefits yourself and the community. By valuing Dharma, you commit to truth thoughts and see through delusion. She then talks about Artha (prosperity), Kama (pleasure, love) and Moksha (liberation). Read transcript.
2020-07-2823 minShadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaPositive Thinking cannot solve all your problems (Part 2)In this episode, Acharya Shunya builds upon "truth thoughts." She advises on not labeling a situation as good or bad. She expounds upon a teaching by Sage Patanjali, from his text Yoga Sutras - "if the mind is harassed by thoughts - terribly negative or overtly positive, then one should cultivate the opposite thought, to bring the situation into balance," thereby creating an opening of acceptance, hope and a "truer" life story. She provides examples on how to apply this to your everyday. Read transcript.
2020-07-1448 minShadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaPositive Thinking cannot solve all your problems. (Part 1) In this episode, Shunya reminds us of who we are. She debunks the myth that positive thinking fixes all problems. She provides us with an alternative - Truth thoughts. She guides us towards relaxing into the "isness" of what is. In this acceptance lies reality. She spotlights the inner workings of the shadow, and how it focuses upon negative thoughts and magnification. On the other extreme, the shadow can justify and be okay with abuse, if one is showered with positive gifts. She invites us to see things as they are, as that leads us to the truth. She...
2020-06-2643 minShadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaOur Brother - George Floyd A special tribute to George Floyd. In this episode, Acharya Shunya discusses the emotion of anger and sheds light on how we as a species have failed in seeing beyond the color of our skins. She further elaborates on how far we've come in terms of science, but how limited we've been in terms of making life safe for all humans. She guides us through healthy and unhealthy anger – and provides us with a pathway on how we can constructively use our anger towards inclusivity. Read transcript.
2020-06-1154 minShadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaEnlightened Vulnerability – Hope amidst Hopelessness Acharya Shunya talks about being whole and coming into a relationship with the Shadow and the Self. Being human means accepting the co-existence of the appearance and the truth – this phenomenon she calls "Enlightened Vulnerability." She instructs us not to blame our Shadow, and that the Shadow tends to perpetuate itself – till we infuse it with the Truth. She re-stresses the importance of discernment and detachment – and provides us with a core teaching, by which we can access Absolute Truth. Read transcript.
2020-05-2926 minShadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaShadow Separates, Soul Unites. Acharya Shunya sets the stage by defining the state of our current experience – lost and caught in narratives of victimhood. The shadow, which exists in the mind, gets conditioned over time. Slowly, the mind loses connection with the true self – soul. She shares her own experience with this podcast, and how her shadow tried to take over. However, with some reflection, and utilization of her non-dual practices, she was able to clearly see through this and come back to reality. Read transcript.
2020-05-2232 minShadow to Self with Acharya ShunyaTime to Quarantine your Ego Acharya Shunya begins the episode in a human manner - she's caught up in the night, in the courtroom of her mind. Sound familiar? Yes, this is because we tend to fall into the experience of the Ahamkara (Sanskrit for Ego) - the storymaker. With Vedic wisdom embedded in her being, Shunya takes an observer stance and recognizes exactly what is going on. She is able to put an end to the posturing and return to a place of peace. Through this episode, Shunya beautifully weaves in the metaphoric reference to the River Sarayu in Northern India. She invites...
2020-05-1525 min