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Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisDiscovering the Authentic Self with Kiran TraceWhat does it mean to live from the deepest truth of who we are?This episode turns toward the question of authenticity—not as a fixed identity, but as a living presence that shines through when we release the layers of conditioning and self-concept. The episode unpacks how the authentic self is discovered not by constructing a new persona, but by attuning to the spacious, luminous awareness that underlies every moment. Listeners are invited to reflect on the difference between social roles and essential being, and to consider how daily life can become a practice of re...
2025-08-151h 27
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisHeart - Lotus MeditationThis episode offers a gentle, evocative meditation that invites you to attune to the lotus of light at the center of the chest—a sacred center of feeling and awareness. Guided through breath, imagery, and felt sense, you’ll be led to experience the heart not just as a metaphor, but as a living site of inner unfolding. Whether you're lying down or sitting upright, this short meditation is an accessible and profound way to return to the ground of being.Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org.Fi...
2025-07-2516 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher Wallis“Tantric Sex vs. Tantrik Yoga” with Ashton SzaboThis episode offers a clear, grounded conversation on one of the most misunderstood aspects of Tantra: the role of sexuality. In dialogue with Ashton Szabo, we trace the origins of this confusion, distinguishing between classical Tantra and modern neo-Tantra, and examining how the term itself was co-opted in the West. Listeners are introduced to the true context of sexual practice in the original Tantric tradition—not as a means of enhancing pleasure, but as a rare and advanced form of spiritual realization. The conversation concludes with reflections from the Tantrāloka on how the most intimate experiences can, under the...
2025-07-1131 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Three Effective MethodsHow can spiritual practice truly encompass the whole of our being—body, mind, and spirit?This episode unpacks the teaching of the Three Upāyas—or “effective methods”—a foundational framework in non-dual Śaiva Tantra articulated by the great master Abhinavagupta. These methods are known as the Divine Method (śāmbhava-upāya, nonconceptual direct awareness), the Empowered Method (śākta-upāya, contemplation and working with the beliefs or thought-constructs), and the Embodied Method (āṇava-upāya, yogic practices involving breath, energy, and imagination). Far from abstract theory, this teaching helps illuminate how different kinds of spiritual practice function and why they matter. Liste...
2025-06-2756 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisAttuning to Fundamental Consciousness with Judith BlackstoneWhat if our most subtle awareness could be both deeply personal and seamlessly connected to all of life?In this rich and nuanced conversation, Judith Blackstone shares insights from her decades of teaching the Realization Process—a nonsectarian path to embodying nondual awareness. Touching on themes of individuality, resonance, psychological healing, and the tactile texture of consciousness, the dialogue gently challenges assumptions about separation and unity. Judith speaks from lived experience, offering a grounded and precise way to attune to what she calls "fundamental consciousness"—a still, luminous field that both contains and liberates the contents of our...
2025-06-131h 07
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Real Vijñāna-bhairavaThis episode offers a clear introduction to one of the most influential yet widely misunderstood texts in the nondual Shaiva Tantra tradition: The Vijñāna-bhairava-tantra. We talk about the text's historical significance, its radical approach to practice, and how it diverges from earlier yogic traditions like Patañjali’s Yoga Sūtras. Rather than rejecting the senses or the body, the Vijñāna-bhairava presents over a hundred contemplative techniques that lead the practitioner into direct awareness—through breath, sound, sensory experience, and even moments of emotional intensity. This scripture reveals a vision of spirituality grounded not in asceticism, but in intimat...
2025-05-3041 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisOn Teachers, Truth, and Tantra, interview by Christine Marie MasonThis week’s episode is an archival conversation with Christine Marie Mason, originally recorded in September 2024 for The Rose Woman podcast. Together, they explore the evolution of Christopher’s teaching path, the enduring relevance of Classical Tantra, and the deeper practices that support spiritual liberation. The episode touches on the historical roots of Neo-Tantra and its divergence from Classical Tantra, highlighting how the latter emphasizes radical freedom, embodiment, the primacy of direct experience over conceptual understanding, and the essential role of trustworthy teachers on the path. We reflect on the growth of the Tantra Illuminated community and the inspiration behi...
2025-05-1655 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisYoga Nidra: Body of JoyThis week’s episode offers a deeply restorative yoga nidra practice titled Body of Joy. Unlike other guided meditations previously shared on the podcast, this one invites you to lie in stillness - awake, aware, and fully relaxed out of the impulse to move. While yoga nidra is often used as a tool for rest, this practice is not for sleep but for remaining conscious in the liminal space of deep relaxation. It offers an exploration of the subtle body, guiding awareness through physical sensations, energetic qualities, and emotional tones to evoke a felt experience of joy and well-being....
2025-05-0238 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe End of Suffering with Artur AppazovThis week’s episode is a deep and moving conversation with Artur Appazov, returning to the podcast for a second time. Artur shares his perspective on the nature of suffering, how it arises from mistaken identity and resistance to pain, and how it can dissolve through the recognition of our true nature as openness itself. Through inquiry and reflection, he offers a powerful invitation and tools to soften into internal stories and meet experience directly. The conversation explores identity, embodiment, nonduality, and the subtle ways suffering perpetuates, often in the name of healing. With clarity, compassion, and presence, Artur poi...
2025-04-181h 40
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisShaivism in Kashmir by Alexis SandersonThis week’s episode features a reading of six foundational articles on Shaivism, originally written for the Encyclopedia of Religion in the late 1980s. These are: Kashmir Shaivism, Krama Shaivism, Trika Shaivism, and Abhinavagupta by Alexis Sanderson, Pratyabhijñā by André Padoux, and Pāśupata by David Lorenzen.Together, they offer a concise yet profound overview of several key lineages within the Shaiva tradition. These short but potent articles explore the evolution of Shaiva metaphysics, ritual practice, the dynamics of tantric initiation, goddess worship, and the philosophical doctrines of recognition and liberation.The reading also highlights the rol...
2025-04-0450 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisTantra Illuminated interview by J. BrownThis week’s episode is an archival interview by J. Brown, originally aired on the Yoga Talks Podcast in 2016. In this conversation, we explore the art and science of translating Sanskrit, the influence of Tantra on modern yoga, the legacy of Abhinavagupta, and the subtle difference between speaking about nonduality and directly experiencing it. The episode touches on key themes such as the integration of awakening, the balance between intellectual understanding and embodied realization, and the importance of cultural context in spiritual transmission. We also reflect on how removing conceptual overlay and integrating transcendence reveals the inherent wonder and aw...
2025-03-221h 06
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisBhūta-shuddhi: Five Elemental Energies MeditationThis week’s episode is the guided meditation Bhūta-shuddhi, the purification or recalibration of the five great elemental energies in the body. This ancient practice, central to classical Tantric yoga, harmonizes the five great elements—earth, water, fire, air, and space—through visualization and mantra, restoring balance to both body and mind. In this practice, you will be introduced to the esoteric bīja mantras for each element, distinct from those commonly used in mainstream tradition. To fully receive the benefits of this meditation, set aside undisturbed time and space. Discover a treasure trove of guided me...
2025-03-0728 min
Tantra aan de Keukentafel - Bliss Your Body#52: Geluiden uit India - een spirituele reis met tempelbezoeken en meer...In deze aflevering hoor je aan de hand van verschillende geluidsfragmenten van alles over mijn meest recente reis in (Zuid-West) India.
Ik vertel o.a. wat je zoal doet in een tempel als je er niet als toerist wilt rondhangen maar wilt doen wat de lokale bevolking er doet.
Opmerkingen achteraf
Al terugluisterend hoorde ik mezelf een aantal keer het woord 'blank' gebruiken in plaats van 'wit'. Die shift zit er bij mij blijkbaar nog niet in.
Verder geeft de aflevering geen antwoord op de vraag wat er nu 'tantrisch' was aan deze reis...
2025-03-0447 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisTrika Maṇḍala Prakāśa with Christian de VietriThis week’s episode is a conversation with accomplished artist and scholar-practitioner Christian de Vietri about his journey from the contemporary art world to the study and practice of Tantric sacred art. Christian, known for his large-scale public installations and fine art, shares how he came to know and practice non-dual Shaiva Tantra, how this transformed his approach to artistic expression, and how it led to the publication of his groundbreaking book, Trika Maṇḍala Prakāśa: Illuminating the Mandalas of Abhinavagupta's Tantrāloka—the first detailed and comprehensive study of all the mandalas presented and taught in Abhinavagupta’s Tantrāloka...
2025-02-211h 23
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisMandala and Āgamic Identity by Alexis Sanderson (Part Two)This week, we continue the abridged reading of Alexis Sanderson's 1986 article, Mandala and Āgamic Identity in the Trika of Kashmir. Here Sanderson unveils the role of Kāīi-based practices within the Trika tradition, exploring how Abhinavagupta infused the tradition with the transformative energy of Kāīi worship, elevating the Goddess to a central role in tantric initiation and ritual. His analysis touches on cycles of deities, the interplay of purity and impurity, and the process by which practitioners dissolve into the ‘egoless ground’ of consciousness.Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantraillum...
2025-02-0728 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisShifting Paradigms and Near Enemies: interview by J. BrownThis week’s episode features an archival conversation from about four years ago during the pandemic with J. Brown, host of the Yoga Talks podcast. J. Brown has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and is widely known as a writer and industry-leading podcaster. His signature offering is a deeply breath-centered, therapeutic yoga practice inspired by the TKV Desikachar tradition, aimed at fostering well-being and reducing pain. J. Brown's journey into yoga began as a way to process his mother’s death, seeking freedom from the grief and disillusionment that accompanied it. Starting with Ashtanga and Iyengar styles, J. even...
2025-01-241h 10
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisMandala and Āgamic Identity by Alexis Sanderson (Part One)This episode features a reading of Alexis Sanderson's second article, first published in 1986, entitled Mandala and Āgamic Identity in the Trika of Kashmir. Here Sanderson focuses on the esoteric and ritualistic dimensions of the Trika tradition in medieval Kashmir. In this article, we explore the themes of tantric initiation, the mandala as a tool for self-realization, and the concept of āgamic identity, which Sanderson describes as the aspirant's union with the deity self. These practices are shown to dissolve the boundaries of individual identity, replacing them with an all-encompassing awareness of the cosmos as Shiva consciousness.Di...
2025-01-1037 min
The Rose Woman40M on the Mat: The Evolution of Yoga in the West with ChristineYoga has come a long way. From its ancient roots in the Indus Valley to becoming a global phenomenon practiced by millions, this ancient discipline's journey is truly fascinating. In this episode, yoga teacher and author Christine Marie Mason shares her unique perspective, rooted in her transformative personal experience with yoga. She guides us through the influential figures, cultural forces, and challenges that have shaped the evolution of yoga in the West. Listen in and join us as we trace this transformative practice's past, present, and future.In this episode, we co...
2024-12-281h 05
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisSpiritual Practice and the Dimensions of Nonduality with Tina RasmussenIn this episode, we talk to Tina Rasmussen, Ph.D., meditation teacher, Buddhist practitioner, and author of Practising the Jhānas. Tina shares her remarkable path of awakening, which began at the age of 13 and unfolded through profound solo retreats, including a transformative year-long retreat in 2003. She discusses her experiences as the first Western woman to complete the detailed jhāna path in the Burmese lineage under the guidance of meditation master Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw, who later authorized her to teach. Tina also shares her journey of taking refuge with Tsoknyi Rinpoche, a Tibetan Dzogchen teacher, and her in...
2024-12-272h 00
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisPurity and Power by Alexis SandersonThis episode offers a special reading of Alexis Sanderson's groundbreaking academic article, Purity and Power among the Brāhmans of Kashmir. Professor Emeritus of Eastern Religions and Ethics at the University of Oxford and Emeritus Fellow of All Souls College, Sanderson is widely regarded as the greatest living scholar of Tantric studies in the Western world. His illustrious 40-year career began with this article, written after 14 years of meticulous research, and it remains one of the most impressive first publications by a scholar in the field. The reading explores the interplay of purity and power within Indian religious traditions, e...
2024-12-201h 05
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisBridging Scholarship and Practice: Interview by Jacob KyleThis week’s episode features an archival interview with Jacob Kyle, yoga and meditation teacher, writer, philosophy educator, and founder of Embodied Philosophy, an online educational platform for wisdom studies and contemplative practices, as well as host of the Chitheads podcast. The conversation explores the role of the scholar-practitioner in bridging the gap between rigorous academic scholarship and lived spiritual practice. The discussion delves into the distinction between awakening and liberation, emphasizing that while awakening involves recognizing one’s true nature, liberation requires the integration of that awakening into daily life. They also examine the challenges of bringing spiritual real...
2024-12-131h 20
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisListening with the Whole BodyThis week's episode is a guided meditation centered on a simple yet profound somatic inquiry: What might it feel like to listen with the whole body? We are invited to listen to the whole of experience, cultivating presence by tuning into the vibrancy of awareness. Through gentle attention, we explore what it means to listen, not just with the ears, but with the entirety of our body. The meditation concludes with a beautiful Sanskrit verse from the Upanishads, reminding us of the wholeness at the heart of all existence. Take this time to settle into stillness and embrace the...
2024-11-2924 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisUnraveling into the Infinite with Kiran TraceThis episode features a conversation with Kiran Trace, a renowned teacher, speaker, and author who has helped thousands of people worldwide on their path to awakening. Kiran has developed a powerful set of tools to support people in freeing themselves from suffering and integrating their spiritual awakening into daily life. Her own journey began with a radical, spontaneous awakening—with no prior spiritual training or context. In a transformative moment, she died and instantly became the vastness of pure presence and being, and then had to find her way back into form and normality. Through this experience, she gained in...
2024-11-151h 32
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Essence of Tantra, Chapter Five (Part Three)This episode concludes our reading of Chapter Five of Abhinavagupta's Tantrasāra. Here, we learn about The Rite of the Phonemes, or varṇa-uccāra (also known as varṇa-vidhi) in Sanskrit, exploring teachings on two of the most significant bīja mantras of the Trika lineage, the seed syllables of dissolution and creation. These mantras are uniquely powerful by virtue of their inherent vibrational potency which doesn’t require their conceptual understanding. They are divinely revealed vibrations, the innate vibrancy of awareness itself, that transcend the need for conceptual representation by the mind.You can read the t...
2024-11-0111 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisTantrik Sādhanā in the Modern World with Ben Joffe and Katherine BennettThis week’s episode features an archival conversation with Ben Joffe and Katherine Bennett, exploring what it means to practice tantrik sādhanā in today’s world. We share personal stories about our journey as scholar-practitioners, discussing how to balance academic rigor with spiritual practice, and how to integrate philosophical study with lived experience. The conversation touches on the critical role of initiation in tantrik traditions, the importance of having a guru, and how these practices have evolved in contemporary contexts. We draw parallels between the historically guarded nature of tantric teachings and the more accessible forms available today, addres...
2024-10-181h 42
That Yoga PodcastEmbodied Flow and Non-Dual Tantra with Mari Halina-ColbertOoof - this week’s episode left us tingling with enthusiasm and curiosity about life and all its wonder, and I am confident it will inspire you too.
We got to korero with the beautiful Mari Halina Colbert - yoga teacher and Embodied Flow™ teacher trainer, with trainings and specialisations in Somatics, Biomechanics, Humanistic psychology, Hakomi Psychotherapy, Body Mind Centering, and Trauma-sensitive yoga.
We explore the world of non dual tantra in a very relatable and understandable way, exploring the concept that we are all unique expressions of the oneness/the wholeness/the divine.
We discuss how the body can be used...
2024-10-0755 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe View and the Goal of PracticeIn this solo episode, we talk about one of the most fundamental aspects of tantric practice which is the alignment of view, practice, and goal in the non-dual Shaiva Tantra tradition. Our practice must be empowered by a view of reality that aligns with our ultimate goal, because without this alignment, even the most diligent practice may not lead to the desired outcome. Traditionally, the threefold goal of tantric practic is awakening (bodha), liberation (mokṣa or mukti), and enjoyment (bhōga). What we call awakening (bodha) is just really a form of clarified and intensified awareness of the nat...
2024-10-0434 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Nature of Reality with Shamil ChandariaIn this week's episode, we welcome Dr. Shamil Chandaria, a philanthropist, entrepreneur, technologist, and academic with interdisciplinary research interests spanning computational neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and the philosophy and science of human wellbeing. His PhD from the London School of Economics focused on the mathematical modeling of economic systems, and he later earned an MA in philosophy from University College London. Here, he developed an interest in the philosophy of science and explored philosophical issues in biology, neuroscience, and ethics. In 2018, Shamil contributed to founding the Global Priorities Institute at Oxford University—an interdisciplinary research center addressing humanity's most pressing is...
2024-09-201h 52
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisNear Enemies of the Truth: Interview by Ralph CreeIn this episode, I was interviewed by Ralph Cree for his "Evolving Spiritual Practice” podcast. Ralph, a seasoned traveler with extensive studies in Central Asian and ancient Indian religions as well as the world’s shamanic traditions, also has a profound interest in psychedelics and entheogens. Our conversation explores the core themes of my latest book, "Near Enemies of the Truth," addressing spiritual misconceptions in contemporary culture and the nuanced truths they often obscure. This dialogue was recorded shortly after the book’s release last year.Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tan...
2024-09-131h 35
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Essence of Tantra, Chapter Five (Part Two)In this episode, we continue with the scriptural reading from Abhinavagupta's "Tantrasāra," specifically with the second part of Chapter Five, titled "Illumination of the Individual/Embodied Method (ānava-upāya)." Here the focus is on the practice of prāṇa-uccāra, the elevation of the life-force. In this chapter, Abhinavagupta presents some esoteric teachings in the form of homologies, associations, between the five prāṇa-vāyus, the five cakras, the five (or six) stages of bliss, and the five mystical experiences that one can experience in these yogic processes. These associations are elucidated with clarity in this blogpost. Th...
2024-09-0631 min
The Rose WomanNeurotheology, and How Sexuality Sparked Religion with Dr. Andrew NewbergToday, we are honored to interview Dr. Andrew Newberg, the director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and a physician at Jefferson University Hospital. He is board-certified in internal medicine and nuclear medicine.Andrew has been asking questions about reality, truth, and God from a young age, and has long been fascinated by the human mind and its complexities. While a medical student, he met Dr. Eugene d’Aquili, who was studying religious experiences. By combining their interests with Andrew’s background in neuroscience and brain imaging, they made groundbreaking advancements in understanding the rela...
2024-09-051h 02
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisUnbounded Freedom with Ruben LaukkonenThis week's episode features Dr. Ruben Laukkonen, an accomplished researcher in meditation and altered states of consciousness. With a PhD on insight experiences from the University of Queensland and postdoctoral work on the neuroscience of meditation at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Ruben now serves as an assistant professor at Southern Cross University. His research investigates some of the rarest states of consciousness available to human beings, utilizing methods like neuroimaging and phenomenology. A recipient of multiple awards, Ruben combines an eclectic contemplative background from traditions such as Zen, Advaita, and Theravada with a deep experiential understanding of altered states of...
2024-08-301h 46
The Rose WomanWaking Up To Deeper Sensuality with Henika PatelUnlock your sensual awakening with author and tantrika Henika Patel. In this episode, dive deep into the world of Tantra, sensuality, and the divine feminine.Henika is the Founder of the School of Sensual Arts. She is a first generation Indian Woman born in England and grew up in a household abundant in the ancient Indian arts, with an ex-monk turned artist father. After studying English and French law and experiencing numbness and depression following a series of losses, she left the corporate world and returned to her roots where she spent several years living and...
2024-08-3050 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Path of Tantra: Interview by Adam KeenThis week's episode revisits a conversation with Adam Keen from the Keen on Yoga podcast. Originally recorded in mid-2023, this discussion offers a personal glimpse into my journey, complemented by rapid-fire questions about Classical Tantra, neo-tantra, and hatha yoga, among other topics. We delve into the nuances of the Yoga Sutras, reincarnation, the process of digesting experiences for resolution, and connecting to the subtle body during yoga asana practice. It’s a comprehensive chat that blends personal insights with spirituality. Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org.
2024-08-251h 09
The Rose WomanClassical Tantra and Near Enemies of the Truth with Christopher "Hareesh" WallisOur guest today is Christopher Wallis, also known as Hareesh, a renowned Sanskritist and scholar-practitioner of Classical Tantra with thirty years of experience. Initiated by a traditional Indian guru at the age of sixteen, he received education at yoga āshrams in both India and the West.Hareesh later pursued fourteen years of formal education in Sanskrit, South Asian Studies, and classical Indian religions. He is the founder of Tantra Illuminated Online, an online learning portal featuring all his courses and teachings. Additionally, he offers workshops, retreats, and classes in person in Portugal and around the world.
2024-08-221h 03
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisTantra & Animism: a Double-barrel Interview with Josh Schrei This week's episode features a conversation with Josh Schrei, a writer, teacher, and lifelong student of cosmologies and mythologies, particularly those from the Indian subcontinent. Throughout his life, Josh has explored the animate spaces of the imagination through teaching, meditation, yogic practice, wilderness immersion, art, music, and public speaking. He is the founder of The Emerald podcast, which hosts interviews with award-winning authors and luminaries, exploring human experiences through the lenses of myth, story, and imagination. The podcast challenges conventional narratives on topics ranging from politics to literature. In this double-barreled conversation, Josh first interviews me about the role...
2024-08-161h 53
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisExploring the Subtle BodyThis week's episode is a meditation practice in which we focus on fully feeling all the subtle sensations in our body, from the pelvic floor to the crown of the head. Beginning from a place of grounded awareness in the body, we are invited to explore the physical and energetic realms of our being. The practice gradually moves through our energy centers emphasizing direct experience over visualization, with the aim to be fully present with emotions and their associated sensations. This 40-minute meditation is divided into three stages. If you have 18 minutes, you can complete the f...
2024-08-1142 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Yoga of Being with What Is: Interview by Amisha GhadialiThis week’s episode features an archival interview with Amisha Ghadiali, founder of a conscious jewelry brand, speaker, author, and facilitator. Her podcast, All That We Are (formerly known as The Future is Beautiful), explores the intersections of activism, the sacred, creativity, and regeneration—spaces where our inner and outer worlds dance. From healing trauma to connecting with nature, embracing new technologies, and rediscovering ancient wisdom, the aim is to move beyond silos into an integrated way of being. Here Amisha and Christopher delve into the true meaning of being a yogi, exploring the inner dimensions of yoga and tant...
2024-07-281h 14
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Stanzas on Divine Pulsation (Spanda-kārikā)This week’s episode is a scriptural reading from the Spanda-kārikā, or the Stanzas on Divine Pulsation, by the great 9th-century tantrik master Kallaṭa from Kashmir. The Spanda-kārikā is a foundational text of Kashmir Shaivism or nondual Shaiva Tantra, and it explores the dynamic nature of consciousness and how we can access it to live an awakened and liberated life. This episode presents a straightforward translation of the scripture, allowing the teachings to simmer in you on a deeper level beyond the mental or intellectual. For further insight, commentary on the text is available across three blog pos...
2024-07-1227 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Play of Infinity with Artur AppazovThis week's episode features a conversation with Artur Appazov, a Stanford graduate international criminal lawyer who experienced a really profound shift during one of our immersion programs. The shift led to a year and a half of intensive integration practice to stabilize, ground, and fully integrate his realization. Artur shares his journey, detailing how the awakening process initially unfolded within him and his current perception of self and reality. He discusses how nondual inquiry, the continuous recognition of truth, and psychological work are interconnected, and explores the apparent paradoxes the mind must navigate to arrive at clarity. This episode...
2024-07-051h 45
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Essence of Tantra, Chapter Five (Part One)This episode features a scriptural reading from Chapter Five of Abhinavagupta's "Tantrasāra," The Essence of Tantra. In this chapter, titled “Illumination of the Individual/Embodied Method (ānava-upāya),” we receive specific practices that you can incorporate into your daily practice sessions. These practices engage the body-mind through imagination (buddhi) with powerful meditative visualization (dhyāna), movement of vital energy (prāṇa) in both subtle and less subtle forms, specific bodily poses (karaṇa), and ritual practices (pūjā). Each practice is designed to enable awakening to the true nature of reality. Notably, the first practice we share in this episode is...
2024-06-2827 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Heart of Recognition: Interview by Ashton SzaboThis week’s episode features an archival interview by Ashton Szabo, dedicated yogi and co-founder of The Alchemy Yoga Center in Bali. The interview was recorded just before the release of The Recognition Sutras. It centers around this 11th-century tantric text, the Pratyabhijñāhṛdaya, which means “The Essence of the Recognition Philosophy”—recognition, that is, of oneself as a direct expression of the universal divine Consciousness. Recognition also that this Consciousness is, in truth, all that exists, and that its five fundamental powers of awareness, enjoyment, willing, knowing, and acting are the sacred endowments of every sentient being. Our conversa...
2024-06-2146 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Energy BodyThis week's solo episode clearly and precisely explains the energy body, or subtle body (sūkṣma-śarīra), as understood in Classical Tantra—the tradition that originated these terms. I share precise definitions of terms such as nādī (energy channels), chakra (energy centers), and bindu (essence point), while addressing some of the most widely held myths and misunderstandings related to these concepts. We explore the notion that the energy body is synonymous with the psyche or mental-emotional body, highlighting how it interpenetrates the entire physical body rather than residing solely in the brain. This understanding profoundly impacts both our...
2024-06-1543 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisDeity Yoga and the 21 Tārās with Chandra EastonThis week's episode features a conversation with Chandra Easton, also known as Lopön Yeshe Dawa Zangmo, a Dharma teacher, author, and translator of Tibetan Buddhist texts. Since 2001, she has taught Buddhism and Hatha Yoga. In 2015, she was awarded the title of Vajra Teacher, Dorje Lopön (Vajrāchārya), signifying a tantric master in Vajrayana Buddhist traditions, by Lama Tsultrim Allione and H.E. Gochen Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche. She regularly leads retreats and teaches Dharma both nationally and internationally. Chandra's new book, Embodying Tara: Twenty-One Manifestations to Awaken Your Innate Wisdom, explores the 21 manifestations of Tārā in Tibeta...
2024-06-071h 43
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Essence of Tantra, Chapter Four (Part Two)This episode concludes our reading of Chapter Four of Abhinavagupta's "Tantrasāra," which we started reading in Episode 16. This part of the śākta-upāya or “Illumination of the Empowered Method” is particularly esoteric, presenting some of the most significant and traditionally secretive teachings of the non-dual Shaiva Tantra tradition. Abhinavagupta explores the various names and aspects of the ultimate principle of reality, described as both transcendent and immanent. He also introduces the three Goddesses of the Trika system, describing how all these aspects are unified under one encompassing Goddess. Listen to this episode as a direct transmission, engaging with the text...
2024-05-3128 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisExploring Nondual Shaiva Tantra: Interview by Michael TaftIn this episode, recorded in March 2023 for the Deconstructing Yourself podcast hosted by Michael Taft, we look at the similarities and differences between Tantrik Shaivism, Tantrik Buddhism, and Vedanta. Alongside Michael - spiritual teacher, bestselling author of "The Mindful Geek" and co-founder of The Alembic in Berkeley - we debunk a few myths and misconceptions about these spiritual paths. The discussion then leads us to some of the most unique and key teachings of non-dual tantra, such as the concepts of 'fullness of emptiness' and beneficial possession, comparing them to other prevalent spiritual philosophies from India. Disc...
2024-05-241h 09
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Sacred Cave of the HeartThis episode offers another guided meditation foundational to the Tantrik path, inviting us to explore the sacred cave of the heart. In this traditional meditation, we guide the center of consciousness or selfhood—often felt in the head or between the eyes—to descend to the mysterious and quiet region at the heart's base. Here, we can immerse ourselves in the stillness and silence within, experiencing a subtle, radiant presence felt as a point of pure, sparkling light deep within, our ultimate reality.Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org.
2024-05-1831 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisIn Conversation with A.H. Almaas (Hameed Ali)This episode is a conversation with Hameed Ali, who publishes under the name of A.H. Almaas. Hameed is founder of The Diamond Approach to Self-Realization, a contemporary teaching that developed within the context of both ancient spiritual teachings and modern depth psychology theories. He has authored 18 books about spirituality and realization, including the Diamond Heart series, The Pearl Beyond Price, and his new book NonDual Love. Almaas discusses his journey from physics to psychology, his discovery of his unique approach to spirituality, and the evolution of his teachings. The conversation also explores his Theory of Holes, which posits...
2024-05-101h 03
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Essence of Tantra, Chapter Four (Part One)This episode is a scriptural reading and continues our exploration of Abhinavagupta's "Tantrasāra," focusing on Chapter Four, entitled “Illumination of the Empowered Method (śākta-upāya)”. The text is a magnificent description of the śākta-upāyas, the contemplative process that can refine one’s understanding of reality, ultimately leading to the experiential realization of one's true nature. The ‘empowered’ methods through which ignorance is dissolved are discernment (sat-tarka), teachings from an authentic tradition (sad-āgama), and guidance from a teacher (sad-guru).You can read Chapter Fours (Part One) in three distinct blogposts: blogpost one, two, and three. ...
2024-05-0325 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher Wallis Classical Tantra & Abhinavagupta with Ben WilliamsIn this episode, we speak with Dr Ben Williams, an intellectual historian specializing in Indian religions and Shaiva Tantra. His academic focus has primarily been on Abhinavagupta. He holds extensive training in Indian philosophy, literature, and aesthetics, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Hinduism at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado, where he also leads the newly launched MA in Yoga Studies. His doctoral thesis is on revelation and the figure of the tantric guru in Abhinavagupta's writings. Ben discusses his journey into this field, the distinction between a scholar-practitioner and a traditional scholar, and shares incredible insights i...
2024-04-281h 40
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Three Stages of AwakeningThis week's solo episode explores the teaching of the three stages of awakening, or three samāveśas, rooted in the 7th-century Mālinīvijayottaratantra and further elaborated by Abhinavagupta in Tantrasāra. This teaching, preserved both in the scriptures and through oral transmission, clarifies the multifaceted nature of spiritual awakening. Each of three samāveśas, which literally means 'immersion,' represents an immersion into a fundamental aspect of ultimate reality. This episode unpacks these stages to provide a clearer understanding of the spiritual awakening process, which, while not always linear, shares commonalities across different traditions and ways people...
2024-04-191h 07
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Idealist View with Bernardo KastrupThis week's episode features a conversation with philosopher and scientist Dr. Bernardo Kastrup, a prominent figure in the renaissance of metaphysical idealism—the view that reality is fundamentally mental, meaning to say that everything that exists is consciousness or Mind. Bernardo Kastrup is also the Executive Director at the Essentia Foundation, a new foundation dedicated to exploring the nature of reality, and is renowned for his extensive publications, including his upcoming book 'Analytical Idealism in a Nutshell.'Our conversation reveals the deep parallels between Tantrik Shaivism and metaphysical idealism, both of which conceptualize reality as fundamentally men...
2024-04-132h 32
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Essence of Tantra, Chapter Three (abridged)This week, we continue our journey through Abhinavagupta's "Tantrasāra," focusing on Chapter Three, entitled "Illumination of The Divine Method," or śāmbhava-upāya. This chapter wonderfully explains how spiritual realization—whether referred to as enlightenment, awakening, or liberation—can unfold through intuitive, non-conceptual insights, without reliance on conceptual understanding. Presented here is an abridged version of the scripture that excludes Abhinavagupta’s detailed exploration of the fundamental structure and nature of reality through the phonemes of Sanskrit alphabet. Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org. Hosted on Acast. See...
2024-04-0535 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisTantrik Shaivism and Buddhism: Interview by Andrew HolecekThis week’s episode features a conversation with Andrew Holecek for his podcast ‘Edge of Mind’, recorded a few years ago. Andrew is an acclaimed author, spiritual teacher, and long-time practitioner of Buddhism. He's also an expert on lucid dreaming, and the author of Dream Yoga: Illuminating Your Life Through Lucid Dreaming and the Tibetan Yogas of Sleep and Reverse Meditation: How to Use Your Pain and Most Difficult Emotions as the Doorway to Inner Freedom. In this interview, we explore themes from The Recognition Sutras, and discuss the simplicity and immediacy of the awakened state, how to access it and...
2024-03-312h 07
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisWhat You Need to Know to Actualize The Goal of the Spiritual Path, in a NutshellThis week's episode is a solo episode about the understanding and practices necessary to actualize the goal of spiritual path, specifically focusing on the path that we call Nondual Shaiva Tantra. Recorded live during a satsang, this candid, off-the-cuff talk draws upon Abhinavagupta's teachings. My aim is to present the most coherent understanding of how spiritual practices function and their limitations, both universally and within the tantric tradition. Despite its raw and unrefined recording, this episode contains valuable insights. It wants to clarify the essence of the spiritual journey and address common misconceptions about its process....
2024-03-2255 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Path of Transformation with Kavithā ChinnaiyanIn this episode, Hareesh welcomes Dr. Kavithā Chinnaiyan, a practicing cardiologist, Professor of Medicine, and an international educator in cardiac imaging, preventive cardiology, and women's heart disease. She is the acclaimed author of several books, including The Heart of Wellness, Shakti Rising, and Fractals of Reality: Living the Śrīcakra, a Tantric initiate and adept. As the founder of Svatantra Institute and The Renegade Method™, Kavithā integrates spirituality with science, offering guidance in self-development, wellness, and burnout by blending modern medicine with Yoga, Tantra, Ayurveda, and Vedanta. An accomplished retreat leader, artist, and musician, she invites others into the transfo...
2024-03-151h 46
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Essence of Tantra, Chapter TwoIn this episode, we delve into Chapter Two of 'Tantrasāra' by Abhinavagupta, titled 'Illumination of Spontaneous Realization.' The chapter explores the concept of spontaneous modes of realization without methods or practices, a rare but profound occurrence. Such immediate insight into the nature of reality can lead to permanent immersion in divinity, independent of formal spiritual practices.Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-03-0811 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisNear Enemies of The Truth: Interview by Adam KeenIn this week’s episode, recorded in late 2023, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Ashtanga yoga teacher Adam Keen from the Keen on Yoga podcast. Adam and I delve into my latest book, 'Near Enemies of the Truth,' examining spiritual clichés such as 'You create your own reality,' 'Be your best self,' and 'Follow your bliss,' and unpack their deceptive nature. The conversation offers insights into navigating truths and spiritual narratives, emphasizing the role of critical thinking and effective communication in fostering genuine connections and making sense of our daily lives and rel...
2024-03-011h 12
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisReposing in the Silent GroundThis episode features one of the foundational meditations of Tantrik yoga. 'Reposing in the Silent Ground' invites you to relax into a posture of wakeful serenity, encouraging deeper, slower breaths that ease you into comfort. In this practice we allow the perceived center of consciousness to descend from the head to the heart's base, fostering a sense of self anchored in the heart space. This technique aids in cultivating a more profound connection with our innermost being.Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org. Hosted on Acast. See a...
2024-02-2332 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisStumbling Upon Awakening with Eshwar SegobindThis episode is a conversation with Eshwar Segobind. Eshwar shares his unexpected and rapid spiritual awakening journey, which unfolded over less than a year without him being steeped in any religious or spiritual background. He relates pivotal moments during his stay at a recovery house that led to a shift in perspective and deep personal insights. Eshwar's story is one of the spontaneous emergence of profound spiritual understanding and an intuitive grasp of nondual awareness. Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org. Hosted on Acast. See...
2024-02-161h 28
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisThe Essence of Tantra, Chapter OneThis episode features a scriptural reading from Abhinavagupta's "Tantrasāra" ("The Essence of the Tantras" or “The Essence of Tantra”), titled "Illumination of the Modes of Realization." It is considered one of the most impactful works of tantrik philosophy and practice. Abhinavagupta distills his insights into the nature of consciousness, the inherent divinity within all beings, and the journey toward recognizing one's fundamental nature as the light of consciousness. These passages, carefully and precisely chosen by the great master, can be listened to again and again. I offer my translation, honed over almost two decades, sharing these incredible pointers to th...
2024-02-1127 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisNear Enemies of The Truth, Tantra, and Embodied Awakening: Interview with Michael TaftThis episode is an interview recorded in late 2023 for the Deconstructing Yourself podcast, founded and hosted by Michael Taft. Michael, a seasoned meditator, meditation teacher, and author of the bestseller "The Mindful Geek," as well as co-founder of The Alembic in Berkeley, engages in an in-depth conversation about my latest book, "Near Enemies of the Truth," which addresses the complexities and misconceptions around spiritual clichés and platitudes. Together, we explore the nuances of the term 'enlightenment,' its meanings in both English and Sanskrit, the differences between awakening and liberation, and what embodied liberation truly entails, alongside the i...
2024-02-0455 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisWhat is Tantra, Really? Setting the Record StraightIn this short solo episode, we take a look at some of the common misconceptions related to the modern use of the word of ‘tantra' and explore how the teachings of Classical Tantra differ from the popularized neo-tantra or Western sexual tantra. I then offer a precise definition of nondual Shaiva Tantra, going on to discuss how classical Tantra contrasts with other forms of yoga, and how much it overlaps with Tibetan Buddhism.Discover a treasure trove of guided meditations, teachings, and courses at tantrailluminated.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
2024-01-2823 min
Tantra Illuminated with Dr. Christopher WallisA Conversation with Rupert SpiraToday’s episode is a conversation, and I’m speaking with the renowned teacher Rupert Spira. Rupert has been a spiritual practitioner since the age of 15. He began with Advaita Vedānta, as well as Sufi teachings, but the pivotal turning point in his spiritual life was meeting Francis Lucille, who introduced him to the Direct Path teachings of Ātmānanda Krishna Menon and the teachings of Tantric Shaivism, which Francis had received from his teacher, Jean Klein. Rupert is the author of You Are the Happiness You Seek and many other short books. He lives in Oxford, where I was f...
2024-01-231h 34
Evolving Spiritual PracticeNear Enemies of theTruth: Christopher Hareesh WallisIn this conversation I talk to Christopher Hareesh Wallis about his book ‘Near Enemies of the Truth: Avoid the Pitfalls of the Spiritual Life and Become Radically Free’
Have you ever been told, “You create your own reality”? Have you been encouraged to “be your best self” or “follow your bliss”? Nowadays these slogans are everywhere, but what if they’re doing more harm than good? After over thirty years as a scholar-practitioner of meditation and Tantric philosophy, acclaimed author Hareesh explores the most widespread distortions of spiritual teachings present in our world today. Rooted in the Asian wisdom tradit...
2024-01-051h 41
Yoga World Podcast#77 Praxisreihe: Tantrische Bindu-Meditation – mit Sandra von ZabienskyTanz der Energien – nähre und balanciere dein weißes und rotes Bindu
Im klassischen Tantra geht es unter anderem darum, sich mittels Meditationen, Visualisierungen, Ritualen und energetischen Übungen als Ausdruck und Teil von etwas Ganzem zu begreifen. Der tantrische Energiekörper ist ein Netzwerk von psycho-physischen Zentren, die durch Energiebahnen (Nadis) verbunden sind, damit die verschiedenen Energien und Winde (Vayus) durch den Körper fließen können. Die drei Hauptbindus – das weiße, blaue und rote Bindu – sind solche Energiezentren in unserem Körper und liegen entlang des zentralen Kanals (Sushumna Nadi). Das weiße Bindu in der Mitt...
2023-11-1224 min
Keen on Yoga PodcastChristopher Wallis - Near Enemies of The TruthChristopher Wallis – Near Enemies of The Truth (www.hareesh.org | @hareeshwallis | YouTube ) Speaking in near absolute truths | Digesting v rather than letting emotions go | Don’t take it personally | I am my own guru | When the mental filters fall away | Communion with reality | Being with what is | Is yoga stilling the fluctuations of the mind? | Finding your dharma? | Following the golden thread in your life New Book Available for Pre-order: Near Enemies of the Truth https://hareesh.org/nearenemies Support Us Subscribe, like, comment and share with your friends Buy us a coffe...
2023-10-271h 09
Keen on Yoga PodcastChristopher Wallis - Non-dual Classical TantraChristopher “Hareesh” Wallis – Non-dual Classical Tantra or The Teacher Drinks Bourbon? (www.hareesh.org | @hareeshwallis | YouTube ) First yoga for householders | True Holistic Experience | Digesting the remnants to incomplete experiences from the past | Scholar & practitioner | Eastern spirituality upbringing Siddha yoga | Powerful experience during meditation | Exploring psychedelics | Classical Tantra teachings | Seeking in various ways | Nondual tantra provided the context for everything in one | Discipline is required for meaning | Paul Muller-Ortega | Adyashanti | Unpacking transmissions | Tibetan Buddhism v Classical Tantra v modern yoga | Revivalism of the Yoga Sutras | Reincarnation and the soul | Connecting to the subtle body during asana | Feeling the pain...
2023-10-041h 07
Deconstructing YourselfTantra and Embodied Awakening with Christopher Wallis.Host Michael W. Taft speaks with Tantra scholar and teacher Christopher Wallis about the word “enlightenment” in English and the words in Sanskrit it is typically the translation for; the differences between awakening and liberation; karma, samskara, and the deep unconscious; Shiva-oriented practice and the importance of including Shakti, the teachings of Abhinavagupta, and the centrality of embodied awakening.Christopher Wallis, also known as Hareesh, is a Sanskritist and scholar-practitioner of Classical Tantra with thirty years experience. He was initiated by a traditional Indian guru at the age of sixteen, and received education at yoga āshrams, both in In...
2023-09-2953 minTantra aan de Keukentafel - Bliss Your Body#36: Een bijzondere tantrareis naar Kashmir in IndiaIn deze aflevering neem ik je mee naar Kashmir in India, de plek waar klassieke (hindoe/shaiva) tantra is ontstaan. Inclusief een paar geluidsfragmenten die ik ter plekke opnam.
De bijbehorende foto's vind je op: www.blissyourbody.nl/india.
Ik maakte de reis met Christopher Hareesh Wallis, van www.tantrailluminated.org.
2023-06-221h 18Tantra aan de Keukentafel - Bliss Your Body#36: Mijn tantrareis naar Kashmir (India)In deze aflevering neem ik je mee naar Kashmir in India, de plek waar klassieke (hindoe/shaiva) tantra is ontstaan. Inclusief een paar geluidsfragmenten die ik ter plekke opnam.
De bijbehorende foto's vind je op: www.blissyourbody.nl/india.
Ik maakte de reis met Christopher Hareesh Wallis, van www.tantrailluminated.org.
2023-06-211h 53Tantra aan de Keukentafel - Bliss Your Body#34: Tantrisch omgaan met pijn en lijden (opname van een webinar)Deze aflevering is een opname van het webinar over 'Tantrisch omgaan met pijn en lijden', dat ik op 23 mei 2023 gaf. Je hoort een teaching, we doen een 'pijnlijke' meditatie en je hoort enkele ervaringen van deelnemers.
Enkele namen die in de opname genoemd worden:
Christopher (Hareesh) Wallis - Tantrika Institute
Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra (VBT) - luister ook podcast #7 voor meer uitleg hierover
Book of Secrets van Osho
2023-05-241h 05Deconstructing YourselfExploring Nondual Shaiva Tantra with Christopher WallisJoin host Michael Taft as he talks with Tantrik scholar and practitioner Christopher Wallis about the tradition of Nondual Shaiva Tantra, the full void pregnant with possibilities, savoring the transcendent in every sensual experience, the differences between Nondual Shaiva Tantra and Advaita Vedanta, the origins of Tantra and Vajrayana, sublime beauty, aesthetic rapture, and much more.Christopher Wallis, also known as Hareesh, is a Sanskritist and scholar-practitioner of Classical Tantra with thirty years experience. He was initiated by a traditional Indian guru at the age of sixteen, and received education at yoga āshrams, both in India and t...
2023-03-201h 08Tantra aan de Keukentafel - Bliss Your Body#29: De bevrijdende kracht van de adem - in gesprek met ademcoach Peter VermeirenIn deze aflevering hoor je mij in gesprek met ademcoach Peter Vermeiren. In mijn tantratrainingen werken we veel met de adem en ook doen we soms intense ademsessies met de 'verbonden ademhaling'. Met Peter praat ik over het hoe en waarom van dit soort sessies, over contra-indicaties en over de link met (klassieke) tantra. Tijdens de opname deden we een korte ademoefening die je nu aan het eind van de aflevering vindt. Uiteraard is het 'tantravoorwerp' ook weer onderdeel.
Wie is Peter?
Peter Vermeiren is ademcoach. Zijn spirituele training begon na een ontwaking bij zijn eerste...
2023-01-021h 13
Make Yoga Magic Again#012 The REAL Story on the Chakraswww.thehouseofmages.com
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What are the Chakras?
What are they used for?
How many Chakras are there?
Where did they come from?
How are they connected to Yoga?
What is Tantra, and are the Chakras exclusively Tantric/Tantrik?
How does modern occult magick become part of this conversation and is it actually true that the 7 chakras we use today in most modern yoga and neo-tantra practices are an ancient tradition in yoga?
All of these questions...
2022-06-2154 min
Tommie and Spud Talk About...TaSTA... The Observers [Ep. 092]NOW IN HD! We finally started paying for Zoom so now we can record in (kinda) HD. It's upscaled to 4K too. Will wonders never cease?
00:20 Pints of Guinness
02:10 Spud's third week of lockdown
04:25 Leo the Leak
07:30 Good Old Texas Joe and Spotify
15:00 On the lack of the Second Father Archetype
19:05 Never believe your own Bullsh1t
21:00 Tommie realises that he's being racist by referencing a meme
23:00 Richard Dawkins "invented" Memes
24:10 St Bridgit's Day
26:00 We continue...
2022-02-021h 38
The Radiant PathsProcessing & Dissolving Triggers Yoga Nidra Dissolving Your Triggers Yoga NidraThis Yoga Nidra was recorded live at Steam House Hot Yoga steamhousenh.com 75 Railroad Ave., Epping NH USA on Oct 18, 2021 by Melissa Abbott melissaabbott.com with Heidi James on the Singing Bowls.This Yoga Nidra is a powerful technique to Process those things keeping you from being in the Flow of the UniverseA powerful foundational Tantric Yoga Meditation Practice taken from the illuminated 1000+ year old spiritual masterpiece, "The Pratyabhijna-Hrdraya" also known as The Recognition Sutras. In the Recognition Sutras or The Heart of Recognition, t...
2021-10-1919 min
Tantra aan de keukentafel - podcastserie van Wendy (Bliss Your Body)Podcast #14: Overgave als ultieme uitdaging in tantraIn deze aflevering vertel ik meer over het boeiende thema 'overgave' in relatie tot tantra. Waarom is dit thema zo tantrisch? Op welke manieren kun je - in het klein en in het groot - oefenen in overgave? En moet je je in tantra dan echt altijd aan alles overgeven, ook als een situatie bijvoorbeeld slecht voor je is?
Ik noem o.a. de '6 onmisbare stappen op het spirituele pad' zoals mijn leraar Christopher Hareesh Wallis (Tantrika Institute, Portugal) ze formuleert. Ook geef ik verschillende voorbeelden uit mijn eigen leven.
2021-10-1332 minTantra aan de Keukentafel - Bliss Your Body#14: Overgave als ultieme uitdaging in tantraIn deze podcast vertel ik meer over het boeiende thema 'overgave' in relatie tot tantra. Waarom is dit thema zo tantrisch? Op welke manieren kun je - in het klein en in het groot - oefenen in overgave? En moet je je in tantra dan echt altijd aan alles overgeven, ook als een situatie bijvoorbeeld slecht voor je is?
Ik noem o.a. de '6 onmisbare stappen op het spirituele pad' zoals mijn leraar Christopher Hareesh Wallis (Tantrika Institute, Portugal) ze formuleert. Ook geef ik verschillende voorbeelden uit mijn eigen leven.
2021-10-1332 min
The Radiant PathsInquiry into What is True Vikalpa Ksaya Yoga Nidra with Singing Bowl SoundbathInquiry into What is True - Vikalpa Ksaya Yoga Nidra with Singing Bowl SoundbathIn this Yoga Nidra Immersion and Sound Bath we investigate a 1000 year old meditation technique from Chapter 18 of the Recognition Sutras by Keshmaharaj in the Non-Dual Shaiva Tantra Tradition. In the Vikalpa Ksaya technique, the meditator cultivates conscious contact with prediscursive reality, asking the question, “What is it like to be me, Before I have a Thought about it”? In this powerful session, you can shift out of your mental model of reality and stop thinking your thoughts are so important and tune...
2021-07-2718 min
The Tantric LifeE17 Create More Connection with your PartnerThis simple couples practice is great for creating more connection and passion with your partner.
It’s all too easy for a couple to lose that passion and feeling of connection over time. We can get so wrapped up and overwhelmed by our busy day-to-day schedule, with stress and work and kids and dogs, etc. And often we don’t even realise that we are neglecting our partner, and not giving our relationship the loving sustenance it needs.
Tantra is a great way to switch our focus back to our relationship and our partner. Many of t...
2021-04-2038 min
For the Love of Yoga with Nish the FishYou Are Already Enlightened, Let Me Show YouWe discuss how "spiritual awakening" works in order to dispel the myth that there is a "progression" or "a set amount of work you have to do" to become enlightened. After all, you cannot BECOME enlightened because you already ARE that now. It is your fundamental nature. All it takes is one Insight. In an attempt to give you this insight today, that is, to prove to you in the immediacy of your own awareness that you are not your body nor are you your mind, we discuss the Duality of Patanjali Yoga and why Patanjali, Plato and Descartes...
2021-02-243h 10
The Chiro Inspired PodcastEP 137: Dr. Alandi Stec: Understanding the Life ForceDr. Alandi Stec DC is a vitalistic chiropractor and believes that within the body, movement is intelligence, sensation is information, and awareness is the vehicle between the two. In practice, her intentional and present touch guides her patients towards connecting to, and integrating, their current physical and emotional manifestations so as to better express their health and wellbeing. She uses breath, postural positioning, stretching, light and gentle tissue work, cranial sacral technique, reiki, and traditional chiropractic adjustments (within the spine and extremities) to guide the body through its integration of stored tension patterns. Her approach is gentle...
2020-11-0941 min
Edge of Mind PodcastChristopher (Hareesh) Wallis on the Role of the Wisdom Traditions in the Modern WorldJoin Andrew and Sanskrit scholar Christopher (Hareesh) Wallis on a deep dive into the heart of nondual Shaiva Tantra, the nature of mind and reality, and the role of the wisdom traditions in the modern world. Hareesh is a rare blend of scholar-practitioner, which means he practices what he preaches. Drawing on his magisterial book The Recognition Sutras, this conversation emphasizes the simplicity and immediacy of the awakened state, how to access it, and how to stabilize it. Beginning with the story of how Dr. Wallis came to his tradition, the discussion turns to Kashmir Shaivism, and the many...
2020-07-312h 04
Tantra aan de Keukentafel - Bliss Your Body#12: Begeleide meditatie 'Spelen met de energie van je verlangen'In deze podcast hoor je een begeleide meditatie uit de Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra waarbij je contact maakt met de energie van een opkomend verlangen. Ik gebruik de vertaling van Christopher Hareesh Wallis en in zijn telling is dit yukti #73.
2020-07-0200 minTantra aan de Keukentafel - Bliss Your Body#11: Begeleide meditatie 'Samensmelten in bewustzijn'In deze podcast hoor je een begeleide meditatie uit de Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra waarbij je het effect van samensmelten in bewustzijn kunt ervaren. Ik gebruik de vertaling van Christopher Hareesh Wallis en in zijn telling is dit yukti #7.
2020-07-0200 minTantra aan de keukentafel - podcastserie van Wendy (Bliss Your Body)Podcast #7: De 112 geheimen uit de Vijñāna Bhairava TantraDeze podcast-aflevering vertel ik over de Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra (VBT). Dit is een oud tantrisch geschrift met 112 bijzondere (korte) tantrameditaties waarvan er heel veel te maken hebben met handelingen uit je dagelijks leven. Denk aan: iets eten of drinken, in slaap vallen, kijken naar een voorwerp, luisteren naar een muziekstuk, kijken naar de blauwe lucht enzovoort. Zo is dit een mooie methode om tantra in je dagelijks leven te integreren en vele momenten op de dag 'tantrisch' te maken.
De VBT werd in het westen vooral bekend door The Book of Secrets van Osho, maar zelf gebruik ik liever de...
2020-06-0816 minTantra aan de Keukentafel - Bliss Your Body#7: De 112 geheimen van tantraIn deze podcast-aflevering vertel ik over de Vijñāna Bhairava Tantra (VBT). Dit is een oud tantrisch geschrift met 112 bijzondere (korte) tantrameditaties waarvan er heel veel te maken hebben met handelingen uit je dagelijks leven. Denk aan: iets eten of drinken, in slaap vallen, kijken naar een voorwerp, luisteren naar een muziekstuk, kijken naar de blauwe lucht enzovoort. Zo is dit een mooie methode om tantra in je dagelijks leven te integreren en vele momenten op de dag 'tantrisch' te maken.
De VBT werd in het westen vooral bekend door The Book of Secrets van Osho, maar zelf ge...
2020-06-0817 min
House of Grace# 18 - Ekabhumi Ellik about Kali, Spiritual Art, Loss, Devotion and DharmaIn this episode of House of Grace, I have the gre…
In this episode of House of Grace, I have the great honor to interview the devotional artist, spiritual teacher, Tantrika, award-winning poet and beautiful human Ekabhumi Ellik. You may know his drawings from the books “Shakti Awakening” by Sally Kempton or “Tantra Illuminated” by Dr. Christopher Wallis. Get to know the fascinating person behind the pictures in this honest and open interview. We talk about how Ekabhumi found spirituality, about awakening, his relationship to Kali, his devotion, losing everything, spiritual art and how he creates it, we talk about Dharma and...
2020-03-121h 12
House of Grace# 15 - Über Enttäuschung und was wir aus ihr lernen könnenIn dieser Episode geht es um: psychedelische Tepp…
In dieser Episode geht es um: psychedelische Teppiche, Überarbeitung, was mich bei einem spirituellen Retreat in den Rocky Mountains erwartete und Enttäuschung. Was mich Enttäuschung dann doch gelehrt hat und was es dabei mit der Göttin Dhumavati auf sich hat – erfahrt ihr in der neuen Episode.
Den Link zum Portugal Retreat mit Dr. Christopher Hareesh Wallis und mir gibt es hier: https://www.globalflowretreats.com/tantrik-yoga-retreat-portugal
Naturcoach Sebastian und seine Angebote findest du hier:
www.natuerlich-wild.org
2020-01-2320 min
OP ZOEKTantra als methode voor zelfonderzoek met Sjors BoelaarsIn de zestiende aflevering van de OP ZOEK podcast praten Marije en Naomi over Tantra met Sjors Boelaars van Tara Academy, school voor mindful sex & tantra. We bespreken deze spirituele discipline in het kader van zelfonderzoek. Ook verschillende stromingen en invalshoeken, wat tantra-boeken en alles wat je moet weten voordat je, je eerste workshop instapt.
Lees meer op: www.opzoekpodcast.nl; https://tara.academy/; Instagram: @opzoekpodcast
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Podcast art: Bowie Barbiers www.redderinrood.com
Muziek: Jurgen van...
2020-01-0758 min
CHITHEADS with Jacob Kyle (Embodied Philosophy)Ekabhumi Ellik on Sacred Art (#97)In this episode, we discuss: What is a deity and the spectrum of deities Different ways to approach deities (as a person with whom you have a personal relationship or an impersonal supreme that is beyond names and forms) The role of sacred art in nourishing our spiritual nature How to discern which type of sacred art to use Eka's recent work on altars and having a place of divinity in your home What a simple deity altar would include Main misrepresentations and appropriations and why this matters as a practitio Ekabhumi Charles Ellik is an award-winning poet, author, illustrator, yoga in...
2019-08-131h 06
The Radiant PathsExpanded Golden Pillar Meditation Dissolving Your TriggersExpanded Golden Pillar Meditation Dissolving Your TriggersA powerful foundational Tantric Yoga Meditation Practice taken from the illuminated 1000+ year old spiritual masterpiece, "The Pratyabhijna-Hrdraya" also known as The Recognition Sutras. In the Recognition Sutras or The Heart of Recognition, the author, Rajanaka Ksemaraja, gives us useful and practical ways to embrace the whole of our experience of the expanded center, so we can release and surrender our identification with our psychological self, our unresolved past, stories we tell ourselves, mental constructs, and samskaras. Those things that get us triggered and stuck with revolving mental, emotional, physical...
2019-08-0118 min
The Radiant PathsSettling the Prana Shakti in Your Body - Surrendering into the Experience of Now MeditationSettling the Prana Shakti in Your Body Meditation is a way to Surrender in the Experience of Now. This is a foundational Tantric Yoga Meditation Practice to get you ready for deeper states of Meditation. It is very important to be able to settle your life force energy in your body to further your practices and exploration of Tantric Yoga Meditation.This Meditation was recently taught by Christopher Wallis at a recent Shaiva Tantra for Daily Life Retreat at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies during July of 2019. He urged his students there to practice this form...
2019-07-2310 min
The Radiant PathsEnergy Circuit MeditationToday we will be practicing a short seated Energy Circuit Meditation technique. Designed to be balancing and nourishing, activating your subtle prana shakti energy body. Especially good for headaches, sleeplessness, restlessness, anxiety or whenever you need to balance your energy during the day.This meditation opens specific channels in your subtle body to direct your unfocused energy into a relaxed, uplifted, nurtured, and steadied energy body, helping you to repair your cells and restructure your Mind, Body, Spirit Balance within.Find a quiet seated position in a place you will not be disturbed...
2019-07-1714 min
The Radiant PathsBecoming Shiva Meditation - Sounding the 12 Sanskrit Vowels with the 12 Chakra SystemIn this session, we will practice working with Verse 30 from the Vijnana Bhairava Tantra, a 1000+ year old collection of Meditation Techniques from the Trika Lineage of Kashmir Shaivism. In this lineage there are 12 Main Chakras or energy centers in the body along the central energy channel known as the Sushumna Nadi, running thru the middle of the body from the perineum to above the crown of the head. We will Intone and use the 12 Sanskrit Vowels sequentially starting at the Base Chakra at the perineum and successively moving our imagination and visualization thru each energy center in this Guided...
2019-06-1318 min
Rock 'n' Roll Sutra"I Met Shiva And He Just Danced"Destroy It Up singer-songwriter and yoga teacher Joe Simek is back with a new release, a two-song indie-rock EP called Shiva Shakti. In this episode, he debuts the song "Shiva" and breaks down the philosophy behind the song, which was greatly influenced by the Five Acts of Shiva as represented in the Nataraja. He also talks about why he named his project Destroy It Up, and his Jeff Tweedy and Christopher Hareesh Wallis influences! Learn more at www.destroyitup.com.
2019-05-0400 min
all that we areChristopher Hareesh Wallis on Yoga, Tantra and Politics -E3We explore the ancient stories, modern manifestations, and internal expanses of tantra and yogic practice. In this episode entitled Entering the Subtle Depths of Tantrik Yoga, Amisha gets together with Christopher Hareesh Wallis, a scholar and practitioner of the yoga tradition and author of two books on the classical Tantra tradition. Hareesh - whose name meaning "remover of sorrows" was given to him as an "invitation to grow into" by the guru of his mother when he was just 9 years old - joins Amisha in the discussion of what it truly means to be a...
2017-11-211h 12
J. Brown Yoga TalksHareesh (Christopher) Wallis - “Tantra Illuminated”You are listening to the free version of J. Brown Yoga Talks. To hear the rest of our conversation, please subscribe to podcast premium at: https://www.jbrownyoga.com/premium. Hareesh (Christopher) Wallis has a B.A. in Religion and Classics from the University of Rochester, an M.A. in Sanskrit from U.C. Berkeley, an M.Phil. in Classical Indian Religions from Oxford, and a Ph.D. on the traditions of Śaiva Tantra from Berkeley. He talks with J about the art and science of translating Sanskrit, the influence of Tantra on modern yoga, qu...
2016-08-2241 min
Consciously SpeakingPulling Back the Curtains On Tantra and Digging Into A Deep View On ConsciousnessToday’s guest is Dr. Christopher Hareesh Wallis. Hareesh was introduced to Indian spirituality at the age of six and initiated into the practice of meditation and yoga at sixteen. He holds advanced degrees in Sanskrit and Classical Indian Religions as well as a Doctorate in the traditions Tantrik Shaivism from U.C. Berkeley. Hareesh also received traditional education at yoga āshrams in upstate New York and India in meditation, kirtan, mantra-science, asana, karma-yoga, and more. He currently teaches meditation, yoga darshana (philosophy), Sanskrit, chanting, and offers spiritual counseling. Hareesh is also the Founder and Head Fa...
2015-09-1452 min