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Life As We See It with A and AWhy many African marriages fail after relocating abroad | What couples need to doIn this episodes we discuss reasons why African marriages fail abroad (in the diaspora). As we all know, marriage takes a lot of work and when couples migrate to a new country, (example relocating from Nigeria to America, UK, Canada, Germany, etc) it can take a toll on the marriage dynamics/relationship. We delved into the key factors that affect marriages in the diaspora and one of the major factor we identified was "cultural differences". Africa being a patriarchal society, places a lot of power, authority and dominance on the husband, and when the couples relocate to western society...2024-05-2029 min
Japa PodcastThe Scholar EpisodeWithin 10 years of arriving in Germany, Dr Niyi Olarewaju earned himself an MSc, a PhD and an MBA. This was achieved even after graduating with a second-class lower back in Nigeria. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, Dr Olarewaju and I discuss:
His journey to Germany
Starting an MSc with a 2.2
Getting a PhD
Dispelling a myth about PhDs
The secret to his success in Germany
And several other things
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Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here2023-10-151h 09Japa PodcastThe What Kept Me Up EpisodeFounded by Ikeade Oriade, What Kept Me Up is a Nigerian digital media publication that focuses on film and television. In this episode of the Japa Podcast, Ikeade and I discuss:
His journey to Germany
Adapting to Germany
How What Kept Me Up came about
How he manages to run a Nigerian-based digital media publication from Germany
And several other things
Visit What Kept Me Up for up-to-date information on anything film or TV.
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Website: www.japapodcast.com
Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast...2023-08-061h 06Japa PodcastThe Early Japa EpisodeOlumide is one of the hosts of the Big Empty Purse podcast. He moved to the US as a teenager. He moved to reconnect with his family.
In this episode, Olumida and I discuss:
Olumide's journey to Germany
His first impression of the United States
Adapting to the US school system
Assimilating to the US environment
Seeing shege in Nigeria during his visit
And several other things
Follow on IG: @victorugoonjoku/@japapodcast
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Website: www.japapodcast.com
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Japa PodcastThe Dating in Germany EpisodeThis is the first episode of the Japa Podcast. On this episode, Victor discusses dating in Germany with Mitchelle.
In this episode, we discuss:
Mitchelle's journey to Germany
Finding men to date
Going on dates in Germany
Compared the experience of dating in Germany and in Nigeria
Mitchelle is a Master's student from Nigeria. She works in a corporate communication team part-time. To get in touch, check out her @da_elle22
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Cary Harrison FilesDiscovery of 21 Buried Nukes in GermanyAmidst heightened nuclear tension between NATO and Russia in Europe, an American (John LaForge) is the first to be jailed in Germany for revealing at least 21 U.S. B61 thermonuclear gravity bombs stationed there. KPFK’s Cary Harrison’s guest: Jack Cohen-Joppa, co-coordinator at NuclearResister.orgThe Cary Harrison Files is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Cary Harrison: Cary Harrison, show Cary Harrison and it is 34 minutes past the hour. We're gonna talk about what's going on in Germ...2023-01-1121 min
Let's Act: Sustainably Developing Africa and BeyondEP 22: Japa Syndrome: Loss to Africa and Gift to the Diaspora?Send us a textHello Sustainable Friends and welcome to this episode titled: Japa Syndrome: Loss to Africa and Gift to the Diaspora? I had a wonderful interview session with Funmilola Ajayi of Industrial Training Fund – Head of Finance and Accounting and Assistant Director with over 21 years of experience working in the Human Resource space. Outside of work, Funmilola is passionate about making a difference and gives back to her community as a volunteer in different capacities. Funmilola is an alumnus of Ondo State University where she studied Economics.Li...2022-12-3125 min.jpg)
Mantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit ChantsTumi Bhaja Re Mana with Shankari Susanne HillTumi Bhaja Re Mana chanted by Shankari Susanne Hill during a mantra concert at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany.
Here is the text to sing along:
Tumi Bhaja Re Mana,
Tumi Japa Re Mana
Om Shri Ram Jaya Ram,
Japa Re Mana
If you are interested in seminars with music, you can find here seminars on mantra and music. For more kirtan and Mantra vocal recordings click here. For more information on Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.
2022-12-1607 minMantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit ChantsTumi Bhaja Re Mana with Shankari Susanne HillTumi Bhaja Re Mana chanted by Shankari Susanne Hill during a mantra concert at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany.
Here is the text to sing along:
Tumi Bhaja Re Mana,
Tumi Japa Re Mana
Om Shri Ram Jaya Ram,
Japa Re Mana
If you are interested in seminars with music, you can find here seminars on mantra and music. For more kirtan and Mantra vocal recordings click here. For more information on Yoga, meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the internet pages of Yoga Vidya.
2022-12-1607 min
What We Made of ChaosTrailer - Love Letters (A japa story)A year ago, I got two fully funded prestigious scholarships to study abroad (a MasterCard scholarship to study at the University of Edinburgh and an Erasmus Mundus scholarship to study in France, Germany, and Portugal) with a CGPA of 3.95, no IELTS and no scientific publications. I’ve had people contact me to tell me they applied for the same scholarships. That they have first class, IELTS, and publications. I’ve also reviewed many applications seeking scholarships and heard stories of frustrations and people wanting to give up at a few trials. I know we tell many s...2022-09-2902 min
The Yellow Pill PodcastS8E7 - The Canadian JapaOur podcast is no stranger to the exploration of pre- and post-migration life stories. A while ago, we touched on this with a friend that migrated to Germany.
On this episode, however, we turned our attention to a #migration destination that’s very common among us Nigerians, that is Canada.
The common view that we often get of immigration to countries like Canada is as a comparison of two fixed points: the harsh and undesirable point pre-migration, and the joyful and successful post-migration one.
Often forgotten and neglected in social media ‘japa’ feeds, and pe...2022-08-222h 03
Inspire Nation Show with Michael SandlerWhat Are We Not Understanding About Spirituality & God? Teachings of Mother Meering | Mark MatousekIf you’ve ever wondered if God is real, or really a part of each one of us, then do we have the Mother of the Unseen World show for you! Today I’ll be talking with Mark Matousek on the mystery of Mother Meera, and what it means for us! Mark Matousek is the author of two acclaimed memoirs, former editor at Interview magazine, featured blogger for PsychologtToday.com and HuffPost, and the author of a mesmerizing new book, Mother of the Unseen World. Topics we'll talk ab...2022-08-121h 08.jpg)
Mantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit ChantsTumi Bhaja Re Mana with IshwaraListen to the singing and harmonium playing of Ishwara as he sings the mantra Tumi Bhaja Re Mana on a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Here is the text to sing along:
Tumi Bhaja Re Mana,
Tumi Japa Re Mana
Om Shri Ram Jaya Ram,
Japa Re Mana
Tumi Bhaja Re Mana - Oh spirit, praise Rama, praise Rama, connect with Rama, this is how this kirtan begins. The lyrics of the Tumi Bhaja Re Mana Kirtan most likely come from Tulsidas, probably also the melody.
Further explanations of this Kirtan can be found online...2021-06-1804 minMantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit ChantsTumi Bhaja Re Mana with IshwaraListen to the singing and harmonium playing of Ishwara as he sings the mantra Tumi Bhaja Re Mana on a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany. Here is the text to sing along:
Tumi Bhaja Re Mana,
Tumi Japa Re Mana
Om Shri Ram Jaya Ram,
Japa Re Mana
Tumi Bhaja Re Mana - Oh spirit, praise Rama, praise Rama, connect with Rama, this is how this kirtan begins. The lyrics of the Tumi Bhaja Re Mana Kirtan most likely come from Tulsidas, probably also the melody.
Further explanations of this Kirtan can be found online...2021-06-1804 minMantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit ChantsTumi Bhaja with Julia, Franziska and BernardoJulia, Franziska and Bernardo sing in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany, the Kirtan Tumi Bhaja. Here is the text to sing along to:
Tumi Bhaja Re Mana,
Tumi Japa Re Mana
Om Shri Ram Jaya Ram,
Japa Re Mana
Further information on this kirtan can be found at Tumi Bhaja.
For more Kirtan- and Mantra Singing recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the webpages of Yoga Vidya.
Are you interested in a seminar on mantra and music? Then you will find here further information about a...2020-04-0305 minMantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit ChantsTumi Bhaja with Julia, Franziska and BernardoJulia, Franziska and Bernardo sing in a Saturday evening Satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany, the Kirtan Tumi Bhaja. Here is the text to sing along to:
Tumi Bhaja Re Mana,
Tumi Japa Re Mana
Om Shri Ram Jaya Ram,
Japa Re Mana
Further information on this kirtan can be found at Tumi Bhaja.
For more Kirtan- and Mantra Singing recordings click here. Further information about Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda can be found on the webpages of Yoga Vidya.
Are you interested in a seminar on mantra and music? Then you will find here further information about a...2020-04-0305 minMantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit ChantsTumi Bhaja Re Mana with Satyadevi and BernardoSatyadevi and Bernardo perform together the Mantra Tumi Bhaja Re Mana from the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook - number 208. This recording was taken during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany.
Satyadevi sings Tumi Bhaja Re Mana, a chant to praise Rama. Bernado accompanies Satyadevi with the djembe. The Chanting starts in a very meditative mood - then it becomes very enthusiastic and dynamic. More about Tumi Bhaja Re Mana Kirtan on http://mein.yoga-vidya.de/profiles/blogs/tumi-bhaja Tumi Bhaja Re Mana. Here are the lyrics to sing along:
Tumi Bhaja Re Mana,
Tumi Japa...2017-05-2610 minMantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit ChantsTumi Bhaja Re Mana with Satyadevi and BernardoSatyadevi and Bernardo perform together the Mantra Tumi Bhaja Re Mana from the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook - number 208. This recording was taken during a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya in Bad Meinberg, Germany.
Satyadevi sings Tumi Bhaja Re Mana, a chant to praise Rama. Bernado accompanies Satyadevi with the djembe. The Chanting starts in a very meditative mood - then it becomes very enthusiastic and dynamic. More about Tumi Bhaja Re Mana Kirtan on http://mein.yoga-vidya.de/profiles/blogs/tumi-bhaja Tumi Bhaja Re Mana. Here are the lyrics to sing along:
Tumi Bhaja Re Mana,
Tumi Japa...2017-05-2610 minMantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit ChantsTumi Bhaja Re Mana chanted by ShaktiShakti sings in a Saturday night Satsang Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg, Germany, the kirtan Tumi Bhaja Re Mana. You can find this mantra in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook as number 208 or here is the text to sing along:
Tumi Bhaja Re Mana
Tumi Japa Re Mana
Om Shri Ram Jaya Rām
Japa Re Mana
\"Tumi Bhaja Re Mana\" is to be understood as an invitation to all, to sing together. Or you can understand this kirtan also as an invitation to your own mind. He says, \"Tumi Bhaja Re Mana\", this means: Tumi - \"you\". Bhaja - \"give d...2016-09-0207 minMantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit ChantsTumi Bhaja Re Mana chanted by ShaktiShakti sings in a Saturday night Satsang Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg, Germany, the kirtan Tumi Bhaja Re Mana. You can find this mantra in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook as number 208 or here is the text to sing along:
Tumi Bhaja Re Mana
Tumi Japa Re Mana
Om Shri Ram Jaya Rām
Japa Re Mana
\"Tumi Bhaja Re Mana\" is to be understood as an invitation to all, to sing together. Or you can understand this kirtan also as an invitation to your own mind. He says, \"Tumi Bhaja Re Mana\", this means: Tumi - \"you\". Bhaja - \"give d...2016-09-0207 min
Mantra Blog Om ShivaTumi Bhaja Re Mana chanted by ShaktiShakti sings in a Saturday night Satsang Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg, Germany, the kirtan Tumi Bhaja Re Mana. You can find this mantra in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook as number 208 or here is the text to sing along: Tumi Bhaja Re Mana Tumi Japa Re Mana Om Shri Ram Jaya Rām Japa Re […]2016-09-0200 min
Music FridayLive!Kat McDowell brings her stardom to the US. Eurostar Ben Jaimen debuts in LAKat MCdowell was born in Japan and raised in New Zealand, allowing her mixed heritage to become a source of inspiration for the emotional connection she builds into every song she writes. After years of success in Japan with numerous EP's and full length albums, she hit the road, performing in over 1000 shows around the world, building a global fan base. She's performed on high profile television ads in Japa, and toured Tsunami ravaged towns armed with music, hope and understanding. With inspirations like the Foo Fighters and Jason Maraz, her, newest single, "Human," is demonstrates her effortless exploration and song...2014-10-1000 minMantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit ChantsTumi Bhaja chanted by RamashaktiRamashakti sings in a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg, Germany, the mantra Tumi Bhaja, which you find in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook under number 208:
Tumi Bhaja Re Mana
Tumi Japa Re Mana
Om Shrī Rām Jaya Rām
Japa Re Mana2014-09-2606 minMantra, Kirtan and Stotra: Sanskrit ChantsTumi Bhaja chanted by RamashaktiRamashakti sings in a saturday evening satsang at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg, Germany, the mantra Tumi Bhaja, which you find in the Yoga Vidya Kirtan Songbook under number 208:
Tumi Bhaja Re Mana
Tumi Japa Re Mana
Om Shrī Rām Jaya Rām
Japa Re Mana2014-09-2606 min.jpg)
Yoga Practice Video - Yoga VidyaAjapa-Japa-Meditation with SohamMeditation practice with Nalini Sahay, diciple of Paramahamsa Satyananda Saraswati. Paramahamsa Satyananda was a diciple of Swmai Sivananda. Let yourself guide through the technique of Ajapa-Japa-Meditation with the mantra Soham. Ajapa-Japa means chanting in the mind. This meditation was part of a satsang ceremony at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg, Germany. It is guided in English with German translation. http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english2012-08-2517 min
Yoga Practice Video - Yoga VidyaAjapa-Japa-Meditation with SohamMeditation practice with Nalini Sahay, diciple of Paramahamsa Satyananda Saraswati. Paramahamsa Satyananda was a diciple of Swmai Sivananda. Let yourself guide through the technique of Ajapa-Japa-Meditation with the mantra Soham. Ajapa-Japa means chanting in the mind. This meditation was part of a satsang ceremony at Yoga Vidya Bad Meinberg, Germany. It is guided in English with German translation. http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english2012-08-2517 minYoga Practice Video - Yoga VidyaAjapa Japa - Tantra Meditation TechniqueAjapa Japa is a Tantra Meditation Technique for opening the Chakras, activating the energies and bringing the mind to a state of silence. You work with Ujjayi, Khechari, Soham Mantra and circulation of Awareness. This variation of Ajapa Japa was developed by by Paramahamsa Satyananda. Nalini, one of his direct disciples, guides you through different steps of this meditation technique. Nalini teaches Tantra Meditation Seminars and Training courses regularly in Yoga Vidya Ashram Germany http://www.yoga-vidya.de/english.html2011-05-2115 min