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10% Happier with Dan HarrisHow To Learn From Your Ancestors | Spring WashamOur guest argues that looking back on those who came before us can help us understand who we are and why we do the things we do. Plus, a very special request from Dan. Spring Washam is a well-known teacher, author, and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and her newest book, The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based meditation practices to diverse communities. She is one of the founding teachers...2025-06-221h 15
Beyond Trauma77 | Awakening in Uncertain Times: Meditation for a Shifting World | Spring WashamIn times of rapid change, how do we stay grounded, heart-centered, and open to new possibilities? In this episode of Beyond Trauma, meditation teacher Spring Washam shares the deep practices needed for navigating uncertainty—not by over-processing in the mind but by dropping into the wisdom of the heart and body.
We explore how to work with anger, why truth is sharper than fire, and how ancestral wisdom can guide us through upheaval. Spring reminds us that “the heart carries the joy and the sorrow of this life”, and that true meditation isn’t an escape into the intellect but a full-b...2025-03-3156 min
Redesigning the DharmaAwakening Through Ayahuasca and Dharma with Spring WashamEpisode 19 with Redesigning The Dharma by Sahaja Soma is an enlightening conversation with Spring Washam, the founder of Lotus Vine Journeys.Adrian and Spring catch up and discuss the evolution of Lotus Vine Journeys and its 10-year-long history of ayahuasca retreats blended with a Buddhist framework.Spring shares her insights on the ever-changing nature of spiritual practices, the ethical considerations in shamanic traditions, and the deep healing she’s undertaken over the decade.The discussion touches upon the importance of preparation and integration in plant medicine journeys, et...2025-03-281h 03
The One You FeedHow to Overcome Struggle & Find Freedom : Life-Changing Lessons with Spring WashamIn this episode, Spring Washam discusses how to overcome struggle and find freedom. She explores the extraordinary life and spiritual wisdom of Harriet Tubman—not just as a historical figure, but as a guide for breaking free from our own inner prisons. Spring dives deep into the intersection of spirituality, justice, and personal transformation. Key Takeaways: How Harriet Tubman’s unshakable belief in freedom shaped her legacy Why struggles and hardships are often the gateway to growth and resilience The connection between historical abolitionism and inner liberation The role of anc...2025-03-141h 06The One You FeedHow to Overcome Struggle & Find Freedom : Life-Changing Lessons with Spring WashamIn this episode, Spring Washam discusses how to overcome struggle and find freedom. She explores the extraordinary life and spiritual wisdom of Harriet Tubman—not just as a historical figure, but as a guide for breaking free from our own inner prisons. Spring dives deep into the intersection of spirituality, justice, and personal transformation. Key Takeaways: How Harriet Tubman’s unshakable belief in freedom shaped her legacy Why struggles and hardships are often the gateway to growth and resilience The connection between historical abolitionism and inner liberation The role of anc...2025-03-141h 06
Luminous: A Podcast about Psychedelics from To The Best Of Our KnowledgeSpring Washam, the Buddhist ShamanBuddhist meditation and psychedelic journeys have a lot of shared DNA—both take you deep inside your mind and can change your life. But many Buddhists say psychedelics violate the prohibition against intoxicants. Do they? Spring Washam straddles this divide as both a Buddhist teacher and founder of an ayahuasca church. Her own story is fascinating—how she’s merged these two practices.Original Air Date: January 25, 2025Guests: Spring WashamMore from Luminous: ttbook.org/luminous2025-01-2549 min
The Science of HappinessHow to Awaken Joy, with Spring Washam | Happiness BreakScroll down for a transcription of this episodeCultivate more joy in your life with this practice led by meditation teacher and author Spring Washam.How to Do This Practice:
Reflect on an area of your life that brings you joy—whether it’s a small moment, an activity, or a connection.
Imagine experiencing that joyful moment. Feel the smiles, peace, and lightness it brings. Let yourself fully connect with the positive emotions.
As you reflect, silently say to yourself, “May my joy and my happiness increase.” Allow this intention to sink into your heart.
B...2025-01-2310 min
New - Ask Herbal Health Expert Susun WeedAsk Herbal Health Expert Susun Weed with guest Spring WashamSusun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Spring Washam.
Considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based meditation practices to diverse communities; Spring Washam is a well-known teacher, healer, and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground.
Spring is one of the founding teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, an organization that offers Buddhist teachings with attention to social action and multiculturalism. She is a member of the teacher’s c...2024-12-042h 01
Be Here Now Network Guest PodcastEp. 185 - Ram Dass Explorer's Club: Integrating Psychedelic Wisdom with Spring Washam & Jackie DobrinskaIn this episode of the Ram Dass Explorer’s Club, Buddhist teacher Spring Washam delves into the real work that comes before and after a journey with plant medicine.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This conversation was recorded as part of the Ram Dass Explorer’s club. To learn more and sign up to join a Ram Dass fellowship gathering near you, visit RamDass.org/Fellowship.In this episode, Spring Washam and Ja...2024-11-151h 23Be Here Now Network Guest PodcastEp. 183 - Demystifying Mindfulness with Sharon Salzberg & Spring WashamIn this 2022 retreat session, Spring Washam and Sharon Salzberg take a deeper look at mindfulness, the foundation of the Buddhist tradition.Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.In this episode, Sharon and Spring hold a discourse on:Working directly with our mindAn opening body scan meditation with SpringThe practice of Satipatthana and finding freedom through mindfulnessFinding the end of suffering by examining our own body internallyThe importance of posture in meditationViewing the prese...2024-10-261h 02
Rebel BuddhistPlant Medicine and the Spiritual Path - A Conversation with Spring WashamWelcome to a VERY special episode of the podcast… this week I interviewed my first ever GUEST, Spring Washam. Spring is one of my beloved Buddhist teachers, but also a real pioneer in terms of offering entheogens, along with the Buddhist spiritual path. And she’s been an inspiration for me in many ways.In this interview, Spring and I talked all about what she’s learned about plant medicine and altered state experiences in the jungles of South America and how that’s translated to her work here in the United States. We also talked about where al...2024-09-201h 01
Be Here Now NetworkThe Labor Of Liberation with Spring Washam & Lama Rod Owens – Spirit Underground Ep. 9In this episode, Spring and Lama Rod have a conversation about:
Choosing liberation versus comfort and stability
Getting to the root of suffering and the root of who we are
Moving deeper into our current predicaments instead of bypassing
The intense labor of liberation and choosing freedom in an unfree world
Transforming suffering into wisdom and clarity
Pain as our guide and teacher
Building communities that can hold the nuances of justice and freedom
Finding a teacher with experience in all paths
The tension between enlightenment and humanity
Bridging conventional reality with the ultimate
“I’m not interested in your comf...2024-08-301h 07
Ayahuasca Podcast with Sam BelievAyahuasca, buddhism, mindfulness and more. Ayahuasca Podcast with Spring WashamIn this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ has a conversation with Spring Washam. Spring Washam is a renowned healer, Buddhist teacher, and visionary leader from California. She has been practicing Buddhism since 1999 and is an experienced ayahuasca facilitator. Spring is also the founder of Lotus One, and she combines Eastern spirituality with Amazonian traditions in her work.
We touch upon topics of:
- Spring’s journey into Buddhism and ayahuasca facilitation (00:04 - 07:28)
- The intersection of ayahuasca and mindfulness practices (07:44 - 12:12)
- How ayahuasca contributes to healing and spiritual growth (20:10 - 25:25)2024-08-2748 min
The Rose WomanFinding Your Fierce Heart with Spring WashamWelcome to the Rose Woman Podcast: Embracing Love and Liberation! Join us on a transformative journey guided by visionary leader Spring Washam, known for her pioneering work in mindfulness-based meditation. As a teacher, healer, and author, Spring shares insights into the interconnectedness of spiritual paths and the power of love as a measure of spiritual maturity. From her unexpected journey into writing about the Dharma of Harriet Tubman to her reflections on practical Buddhism. Are you ready? Listen in now.In this episode, we cover the following:Realization of her spiritual callingOn...2024-03-2655 min
10% Happier with Dan HarrisEverything You Wanted To Know About Meditation Retreats But Were Afraid To Ask | Spring Washam (And Dan’s Close Friend, Zev Borow)New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Am I a bad meditator if I don’t go on a retreat? What do they entail? How do I stay silent for days on end? How do I get into one? What’s the food like? Spring Washam is the author of two books, A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground. She is also one of the founding teachers at t...2024-03-041h 07
Yoga Therapy Hour with Amy WheelerConnecting with Ancestors through Yoga, Meditation, and Plant Medicine with Spring WashamIn this captivating episode, we are joined by the insightful Spring Washam, who takes us on a transformative journey through the realms of yoga, meditation, plant medicine, and ancestral connections. Spring's path to self-realization began with profound books like "Autobiography of a Yogi" and "Man's Eternal Quest for Meaning," but her personal journey was marked by hardship, witnessing suffering, addiction, and trauma. She found solace and liberation in the practices of yoga and meditation, learning to distance herself from the stories of her own mind. A pivotal three-month meditation retreat in 2007 shattered her old self, leading to newfound freedom...2024-01-2650 min
The Science of HappinessHappiness Break: A Meditation to Find Grounding in the New Year, With Spring WashamResearch shows feeling connected with nature can lower our stress response. This visualization meditation can help you feel at ease, no matter where you are.
Link to episode transcript: http://tinyurl.com/2k6pdh7n
How to Do This Practice:
It is encouraged to try this practice outdoors
Begin the practice by focusing on your breath, and relaxing your body, noticing how it feels supported, particularly by the earth.
Allow yourself to let go of anything you are mentally or emotionally carrying, visualizing it going into the earth, letting...2024-01-1107 min
Buddhist GeeksSpring Washam on Harriet TubmanIn this Our Beloved Teachers episode Emily Horn speaks with Spring Washam about her relationship with Harriet Tubman, and the teachings she has received from her. Spring speaks about the importance of faith and courage in navigating challenging times and the connection to the unseen world, while emphasizing that Harriet Tubman is not just an ancestor for African Americans, but for everyone. She encourages people to tap into the strength and resilience that Harriet represents to better support each other in these transformative times.Episode Links:📖 The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground by...2023-12-1429 min
Dr. Lotte: Science with SoulFinding Your Inner Strength and Power with Spring WashamSpring Washam, considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based meditation practices to diverse communities, she is a well-known teacher, healer, and visionary leader. She is the author of two books; A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment & The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground. Spring is one of the founding teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center in East Bay San Francisco, an organization that offers Buddhist teachings with attention to social action and multiculturalism. She is a member of the teacher’s council at the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, off...2023-10-1438 min
Sounds True: Insights at the EdgeSpring Washam: Partnering with Ancestors for Support and LiberationOur collective human family faces unprecedented challenges—but we need not face them alone. We can call on the living spirit of our ancestors to collaborate on the creation of a more just and peaceful world. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with meditation teacher and author Spring Washam about her book The Spirit of Harriet Tubman and the opportunity at this time for us to rediscover our connection to our sacred and always supportive lineages.
Give a listen as Tami and Spring discuss: Meditation and dropping into "observation mode;" partnering with an ancestral presence; creating your ancestral shrine; fortification and...2023-09-261h 05
The Psychedelic PodcastSpring Washam - Bridging Traditions: Psychedelics, Buddhism, & Ancestral WisdomIn this Psychedelic Podcast episode, Paul F. Austin meets meditation teacher and healer Spring Washam at the MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference to discuss Buddhism, psychedelics, and ancestral wisdom. Find episode links, summary, and transcript here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-208-spring-washam Paul and Spring delve deep into the synergies and incompatibilities across healing modalities. They ask whether indoor practices can ever rival nature’s transformative power. They reflect on innate desires toward rooting on land and the consequences of disconnection. They ask whether the spirit of Harriet Tubman and other ancestral heroes can heal society’s co...2023-08-141h 09
The Science of HappinessHappiness Break: What To Do When You're Struggling, With Spring WashamTreating yourself with kindness reduces anxiety and improves coping skills. Spring Washam encourages us to be more self-compassionate through a short guided meditation.
Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/mrx8t9st
How to Do This Practice:
Find a comfortable position and begin to focus on your breath.
This is a practice to use when you are struggling in some way. Allow your attention to turn toward your suffering and notice how you feel, and where those emotions are held in your body. Close your eyes and imagine that you...2023-06-2908 min
Hello UniverseFearlessness, Integrity, & Harriet Tubman with Spring WashamThis week we're re-airing an episode with one of Eva's favorite meditation teachers, Spring Washam! Spring is an acclaimed meditation teacher, medicine woman, and author of The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground.We discuss:The role of integrity in our spiritual lives as a way to plant seeds of happiness for ourselves and othersSpring’s experiences blending a dedicated Buddhist practice with shamanic workSpring’s time spent living in the jungle of Peru, learning from indigenous people, working with plant medicine, and the mystical nature of her...2023-05-171h 17
Your Story MedicineThe Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Ayahuasca, Buddhism, and the Inner Underground with Spring WashamIn this episode of Your Story Medicine, I welcome Spring Washam. Considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based meditation practices to diverse communities; Spring Washam is a well-known teacher, healer, and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground. Spring is one of the founding teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, an organization that offers Buddhist teachings with attention to social action and multiculturalism. She is a member of the teacher’s council at Spirit Ro...2023-03-231h 16
The Conscious Diva#49 The Spirit of Harriet Tubman with Spring WashamWhen we live a mystical life anything is possible, especially being able to receive communication from spirits regardless of when they were in a living human form. In this episode of The Conscious Diva, I am talking to Spring Washam. Spring is a well-known spiritual teacher who was spontaneously contacted by Harriet Tubman to share her wisdom of living from the heart. I asked Spring who Harriet Tubman the mystic is, and why she is relevant today?
This conversation with acclaimed Buddhist teacher Spring Washam was profound. I am so thankful to Spring for her beautiful new...2023-03-1046 min
High Energy Health PodcastA Fierce Heart: Spring Washam and Mirjam Paninski in ConversationConsidered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based meditation practices to diverse communities; Spring Washam is a well-known teacher, healer, and visionary leader based in Oakland, California.
She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground.
Spring is one of the founding teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, an organization that offers Buddhist teachings with attention to social action and multiculturalism. She is a member of the teacher’s council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center, offering teachings on Buddhist ph...2023-03-0746 min
The Science of HappinessHappiness Break: Being Present from Head to Toe, Spring WashamTry this body-scan meditation to ground your mind in the present moment and in your body, guided by Spring Washam.
Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/3ahsvry6
How to do this practice:
Find a comfortable seat where you can relax your body.
Beginning with the top of your head, relax any sense of tension, one body part at a time.
Slowly scan down to your face, neck, upper arms, hands, feeling their presence.
You might want to place your hands on your belly to feel your...2023-02-2310 min
High Vibin’ It: Manifesting & Self Love for Spiritual Women186. Invoking the Support of Your Ancestors to Heal Humanity with Spring WashamToday we're discussing how to overcome the challenges we face as a society with a compassionate heart. Our guest, Spring Washam, has channeled many messages from the revolutionary Harriet Tubman to help humanity find its way back to love and compassion. Spring Washam is a visionary teacher in the meditation and wellness space and author of The Spirit Of Harriet Tubman.Tune in to hear Springs's story of how she started connecting with Harriet Tubman and learn how you can connect with your ancestors too! There is hope for the future of America (and beyond!) if...2023-02-1353 min.jpg)
Enlightened EmpathsThe Spirit of Harriett Tubman with Spring Washam!
We are thrilled to introduce and share time with Spring Washam! Spring Washam is a well-known teacher, author, and visionary leader based in Oakland, California. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and her newest book, The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based meditation practices to diverse communities. She is one of the founding teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, located in downtown Oakland, CA. She has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of B...2023-02-0654 min
10% Happier with Dan HarrisDeep Genealogy | Spring WashamNew episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- So many people are interested in their family tree. What kind of lives did our ancestors lead and what do their stories say about us? Today’s guest, Spring Washam, asks us to reckon with the people who have come before us in order to fully understand who we are and why we do the things we do. Washam is a well-known teacher, author, and visionary leader based in...2023-02-011h 19
Mindrolling with Raghu MarkusEp. 475 – Awakening from the Underground w/ Spring WashamThrough the lens of her new book, Spring Washam joins Raghu Markus for a discussion on collective ancestry, divine destiny, and lighting the fire of change.In this episode, Spring Washam and Raghu Markus discuss:Conductors of spiritMystical visions and messagesCollective ancestorsMystical visions and messagesThe Dharma of Harriet TubmanCrossing planes of existenceAwakening through generations“We’re talking about awakening from the underground, we’re talking about consciousness, we’re talking about this dream through the mind of freedom.” — Spring WashamSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...2023-01-2659 min
Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Social ScienceThe Spirit of Harriet Tubman by Spring WashamPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/659294 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Spirit of Harriet Tubman Author: Spring Washam Narrator: Spring Washam Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 27 minutes Release date: January 24, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Social Science Publisher's Summary: The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, who was called the Moses of her people, is rising again, and we can call forth her spirit to embody incredible strength and unwavering courage. Combining direct transmissions of Harriet's message with insightful explorations of her life and legacy, this extraordinary book gives us support and inspiration to deepen our roots of...2023-01-2403 min
Listen and Be Transported With Free AudiobookSpirit of Harriet Tubman Audiobook by Spring WashamListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 659294
Title: Spirit of Harriet Tubman
Author: Spring Washam
Narrator: Spring Washam
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:27:00
Language: English
Release date: 01-24-23
Publisher: Hay House PGRH
Genres: Non-Fiction, Health & Wellness, Social Science, Mindfulness & Meditation
Summary:
The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, who was called the Moses of her people, is rising again, and we can call forth her spirit to embody incredible strength and unwavering courage. Combining direct transmissions of Harriet's message with insightful explorations of her life and legacy, this extraordinary book gives us support and inspiration to deepen our...2023-01-246h 27
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & MeditationThe Spirit of Harriet Tubman by Spring WashamPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/659294to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Spirit of Harriet Tubman
Author: Spring Washam
Narrator: Spring Washam
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 27 minutes
Release date: January 24, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Mindfulness & Meditation
Publisher's Summary:
The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, who was called the Moses of her people, is rising again, and we can call forth her spirit to embody incredible strength and unwavering courage. Combining direct transmissions of Harriet's message with insightful explorations of her life and legacy, this extraordinary book gives us support and inspiration to deepen our roots of resilience...2023-01-246h 27
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & MeditationThe Spirit of Harriet Tubman by Spring WashamPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/659294 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Spirit of Harriet Tubman Author: Spring Washam Narrator: Spring Washam Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 27 minutes Release date: January 24, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Mindfulness & Meditation Publisher's Summary: The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, who was called the Moses of her people, is rising again, and we can call forth her spirit to embody incredible strength and unwavering courage. Combining direct transmissions of Harriet's message with insightful explorations of her life and legacy, this extraordinary book gives us support and inspiration to deepen our roots of...2023-01-2403 min
Awaken Your Inner Wisdom with Cissi WilliamsThe Dark Night of the Soul with Spring WashamMeet the amazing Spring Washam, who’s an incredibly wise teacher, healer and author.Spring shares about her recent Dark Night of the Soul experience that moved her through a shamanic death and rebirth process. Many of us move through various Dark Night of the Soul experiences on our journey through life, and of course, the whole world is in one right now. And Spring gives us hope and encouragement for how we can move through it, with more faith and awareness, and with an understanding that it's an initiation.Spring also takes us...2022-10-2452 min
The Science of HappinessHappiness Break: How to Awaken Joy, with Spring WashamCultivate more joy in your life with this practice led by meditation teacher and author Spring Washam.
Link to episode transcript: https://tinyurl.com/yckujpr3
How to Do This Practice:
Think about an area of your life that brings you joy, it could be anything.
Imagine yourself experiencing that moment of happiness. Feel the smiles, the peace and laughter.
As you reflect on the moment, say to yourself, “may my joy and my happiness increase.”
Next, practice “sympathetic joy.” To do this, think about someone you know having a...2022-10-0610 min
Mindful U at Naropa University87. Spring Washam: Ayahuasca's Accelerated Earth SchoolSpring Washam "clocks in" at a job many of us here at Naropa day-dream about: Hosting entheogenic plant ceremonies at a retreat space in Costa Rica. This episode is a colorful glimpse into her world of combining meditation, detoxifying nutrition, integrative practices, and sacred plant medicine in what she calls "accelerated earth school".
Spring is the author of two books, A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment and her newest book, The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: Awakening from the Underground. She is a a pioneer for meditation & mindfulness in diverse communities and is...2022-08-0154 minBe Here Now Network Guest PodcastEp. 106 - Ram Dass Fellowship: Wisdom, Compassion, Strength & Courage with Spring Washam & Raghu MarkusThis time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, we commune with Spring Washam in a discussion of wisdom, compassion, strength, and courage. This recording is from the 2022 live-streamed Ram Dass Fellowship. Join Spring along with a collection of BHNN dharma teachers and guests in exploring the intersection of Buddhism & Bhakti at the inaugural Love Serve Remember Summer Mountain Retreat August 25th - 29th in Boone, NC!Spring Washam is a healer, writer, facilitator, spiritual activist, and dharma teacher. Spring has studied indigenous healing practices and works with students individually from around the world. She is currently based...2022-06-111h 06Be Here Now Network Guest PodcastEp. 102 – Awakening in the Body with Spring WashamThis time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Spring Washam shares some of her insights about awakening and the mind-body connection.Join Spring and a collection of dharma teachers in exploring the intersection of Buddhism & Bhakti at the inaugural Love Serve Remember Summer Mountain Retreat August 25th - 29th in Boone, NC!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-05-1348 min
Be Here Now NetworkWise Metta with Spring Washam - BHNN Guest Podcast Ep. 97Spring Washam applies wise metta to our daily lives—offering us the potential of recognizing our innate inner radiance.
In this Dharma Talk from Spirit Rock Meditation Center’s Yucca Valley Spring Retreat on May 6th, 2009—Spring Washam explores the potential of loving ourselves and others through the practice of lovingkindness.
This talk from Spring Washam was originally published on DharmaSeed.org2022-04-0651 minBe Here Now Network Guest PodcastEp. 97 – Wise Metta with Spring WashamSpring Washam applies Wise Metta to our daily lives—offering us the potential of recognizing our innate inner radiance.This podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenowIn this Dharma Talk from Spirit Rock Meditation Center's Yucca Valley Spring Retreat on May 6th, 2009—Spring Washam explores the potential of loving ourself and others through the practice of lovingkindness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...2022-04-0551 min
Manifesting Joy : 52 Weeks of HopeFinding Compassion For Yourself and Others with Spring WashamAre you ready for self-forgiveness? And to clear your inner clutter? Listen as Spring Washam, a well-known meditation teacher, author and visionary leader explains how you can overcome stress, fear, and anxiety, and learn wisdom in any moment. Spring shares how to practice self-forgiveness, and tools to help you discover your life purpose and make your own inner calling come true. She also answers common questions about meditation helping you on your own spiritual path.
Spring spreads the message of living in the present moment as a meditation and dharma teacher at Woodacre’s Spirit Rock Meditation Ce...2022-03-1635 minBe Here Now Network Guest PodcastEp. 92 – The Way to Freedom w/ Spring WashamHelping us past our endless wanderings on the hamster wheel of samsara, Spring Washam illuminates Buddha’s way to freedom and lasting happiness.In this Dharma talk from the Insight Meditation Society’s People of Color Retreat on June 16th, 2010; Spring Washam explores the Buddha’s Second Noble Truth in an illuminating discussion on desire, craving, and clinging.This talk from Spring Washam was originally published on DharmaSeed.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-02-1855 minBe Here Now Network Guest PodcastEp. 87 – Befriending Your Body w/ Spring WashamSpring Washam offers Middle Way reflections on befriending your body through the lens of Buddha and Metta.This talk from Spring Washam was originally published on DharmaSeed.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2022-01-0649 minBe Here Now Network Guest PodcastEp. 80 – The Heart of the Bodhisattva w/ Spring WashamSpring Washam shares Buddhist wisdom on planting seeds of happiness, remembering who you are, and awakening for the benefit of all beings.In this dharma talk exploring the Buddhist quality of Bodhicitta—the awakened heart-mind—in relation to the Way of the Bodhisattva—awakening for the benefit of others—Spring Washam offers optimism and hope on the spiritual path. Sharing funny personal stories and enlightening Buddhist legends on cultivating seeds of happiness for the future by remembering who you truly are now, Spring uncovers the selfless, compassionate heart of the awakening Bodhisattva.See Privacy Policy at https...2021-06-2251 minManifesting Joy : 52 Weeks of HopeFinding Wisdom in Each Moment with Spring WashamLauren talks with Spring Washam, a well-known Buddhist meditation teacher, visionary leader, and author. In this episode, learn how you can overcome stress, fear, and anxiety, and learn wisdom in any moment. Spring shares how to practice self-forgiveness, and tools to help you discover your life purpose and make your own inner calling come true. She also answers common questions about meditation helping you on your own spiritual path.
Spring grew up in a violent neighborhood raised by an absent single parent, After being introduced to Buddhism and its message of mindfulness early on, her life unfolded. Spring n...2021-06-0238 min
Deconstructing YourselfA Conversation with Spring WashamHost Michael Taft speaks with meditation teacher and shamanic practitioner Spring Washam about the "dharma of Harriet Tubman," the inner vs. the outer journey of finding liberation, how the "meditation bubble" can actually block spiritual growth, bringing the wisdom of meditation to activism, the role of plant medicines in healing ourselves and our world, and much more.Spring Washam is a well-known meditation teacher, author, and visionary leader based in California and Peru. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage, and Wisdom in Any Moment. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based he...2021-03-1250 min
Sacred Stream RadioEpisode 70: Spring Washam: A Fierce HeartOn this episode, Spring Washam joins Laura Chandler to talk about her book, A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage, and Wisdom in Any Moment. Spring is the founder of the East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland, CA, and Lotus Vine Journeys, in Costa Rica. Spring is focused on bringing mindfulness-based healing practices to diverse communities and she is a member of the teacher’s council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Northern California. Spring has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both the Theravada and Tibetan schools of Buddhism for the last 20 years. In addition to being a...2021-02-2853 minBe Here Now Network Guest PodcastEp. 69 – Spring Washam - Compassionate Service in the WorldExploring the nature of empowered compassionate service, Spring Washam shares inspirational stories of selflessness and interconnection.What does it mean to take an open heart into the world? Spring Washam takes a clear and insightful look into how we can meet each moment with an openhearted joy of compassionate service. Sharing a handful of stories from inspirational beings that represent the discernible truths of interconnectedness and interdependence, Spring elucidates how we can more fully offer our compassionate heart to the world.For more information on her teachings, personal sessions, book, upcoming retreats, and digital offerings...2020-12-2258 min
her Self: IFS & Spiritual Entrepreneurship73 | Spring Washam on Plant Medicine & the Dharma of Harriet TubmanToday I have a really wonderful conversation to share with you. Spring Washam is a well-known meditation teacher, author, and visionary leader based in California and Peru.
I first came across Spring this past summer, just after George Floyd’s murder when the Black Lives Matter movement really burst into the collective field. At that time I saw an online course she was offering that intrigued me, called The Dharma of Harriet Tubman.
Spring and I speak about:
- Her personal visitations from Harriet Tubman
- How Harriet’s an archetype so needed for these times
- Ways that Black wome...2020-11-241h 11
Awaken Your Inner Wisdom with Cissi WilliamsDevelop a Fierce Heart with Spring WashamMeet Spring Washam, a visionary meditation and dharma teacher and healer, who blends shamanic healing practices with Buddhist wisdom. Spring shares with us how we can develop a fierce heart, so our heart can lead us through this very difficult time we are in right now, and she’ll also take us through a heart-body meditation, so you can tune into the wisdom that lives in your heart. 2020-10-1754 min
The One You FeedSpring Washam on Deep TransformationSpring Washam is a well-known meditation and dharma teacher based in Oakland, California. She is a founding member and core teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center located in downtown Oakland. She is the founder of Lotus Vine Journeys an organization that blends indigenous healing practices with Buddhist wisdom. In addition to being a teacher, she is also a healer, facilitator, spiritual activist, and writer. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based healing practices into diverse communities and is committed to enriching the lives of disenfranchised people everywhere.In this episode, Spring Washam and Eric talk a...2020-09-0251 min
The One You Feed351: Spring Washam on Deep TransformationSpring Washam is a well-known meditation and dharma teacher based in Oakland, California. She is a founding member and core teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center located in downtown Oakland. She is the founder of Lotus Vine Journeys an organization that blends indigenous healing practices with Buddhist wisdom. In addition to being a teacher, she is also a healer, facilitator, spiritual activist, and writer. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based healing practices into diverse communities and is committed to enriching the lives of disenfranchised people everywhere.
In this episode, Spring Washam and Eric talk about how we c...2020-09-0257 minThe One You FeedSpring Washam on Deep TransformationSpring Washam is a well-known meditation and dharma teacher based in Oakland, California. She is a founding member and core teacher at the East Bay Meditation Center located in downtown Oakland. She is the founder of Lotus Vine Journeys an organization that blends indigenous healing practices with Buddhist wisdom. In addition to being a teacher, she is also a healer, facilitator, spiritual activist, and writer. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based healing practices into diverse communities and is committed to enriching the lives of disenfranchised people everywhere.In this episode, Spring Washam and Eric talk a...2020-09-0251 min
The Yoga Heart Mind Podcast#103 Spring Washam - A Fierce HeartSpring Washam is a well-known meditation teacher, author and visionary leader based in California and Peru. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in Any Moment. Spring is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based healing practices to diverse communities. She is one of the founders and core teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, located in downtown Oakland, CA. She received extensive training by Jack Kornfield, is a member of the teacher’s council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in northern California, and has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both the Theravada and...2020-08-131h 21Hello UniverseFearlessness, Integrity, & Harriet Tubman with Spring WashamSpring Washam is an acclaimed meditation teacher, medicine woman, and author of A Fierce Heart, and she shared her gentle, moving wisdom with us for this episode. We discuss:The role of integrity in our spiritual lives as a way to plant seeds of happiness for ourselves and othersSpring’s experiences blending a dedicated Buddhist practice with shamanic workSpring’s time spent living in the jungle of Peru, learning from indigenous people, working with plant medicine, and the mystical nature of her life thereHarriet Tubman as an ancestor to inspire fearlessness, and the powerful way she’s showing up for...2020-08-121h 24
Chris Grosso The Indie SpiritualistEp. 111 – The Fierce Heart with Spring WashamSpring Washam joins Chris Gross for a conversation about working with the fertile grounds of suffering, cultivating the fierce heart, and how plant-based medicine can help with trauma.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2020-08-051h 01Be Here Now Network Guest PodcastEp. 61 – Spring Washam - The Yellow Brick RoadSpring Washam gives a dharma talk around the concept of Samsara and the freedom provided by the Eightfold Path, which is like the Yellow Brick Road that leads us away from suffering.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2020-07-231h 01
UntangleEncore - Spring Washam - Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in any MomentSpring Washam is the author of an amazing book called "A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in any Moment." She shares her thoughts on how we can emerge from the darkest moments in our lives--and even use our suffering as a catalyst for growth She talks about things like Divine Patience and using humour as a resource for when we’re at our worst.
Spring also shares the work she's now doing combining plant-based medicines with meditation in Peru, and how this powerful blend of ayahuasca and meditation can be so transformative. She’s a beautiful soul who shar...2020-07-1437 min
UntangleEncore - Spring Washam - Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in any MomentSpring Washam is the author of an amazing book called "A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage and Wisdom in any Moment." She shares her thoughts on how we can emerge from the darkest moments in our lives--and even use our suffering as a catalyst for growth She talks about things like Divine Patience and using humour as a resource for when we’re at our worst.
Spring also shares the work she's now doing combining plant-based medicines with meditation in Peru, and how this powerful blend of ayahuasca and meditation can be so transformative. She’s a beautiful soul who shar...2020-07-1441 min
The Learn to Love PodcastEp 15: Cultivating a Fierce Heart with Spring WashamWhat does it mean to live with a fierce heart? How can we apply compassion to systems of oppression or the suffering we feel in a worldwide pandemic? Where do we find truth and community?
Learn the answer to these questions and more in this in this week's episode of the Learn to Love Podcast, where your host Zach Beach interviews meditation teacher, author, and leader Spring Washam on Cultivating a Fierce Heart.
Learn more about your guest below:
Spring Washam is a well-known meditation teacher, author and visionary leader based in California and Peru. She is the author of...2020-07-1349 min
State of Emergence036 Spring Washam – Medicine for the Heart When the World Needs Our CourageGracious meditation teacher, author, shamanic practitioner, and community leader Spring Washam joins Terry to offers compassionate guidance and insight for how all of us can be authentic allies to people of color and the more-than-human world. She encourages everyone to be guided by our conscious heart intelligence and she effortlessly expresses a spacious generosity of heart even while firmly calling us into the urgent and challenging work of standing in the truth, however uncomfortable. Spring Washam is a meditation teacher, author, and pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based healing practices to diverse communities. She is one of the founders an...2020-07-041h 11
Otherppl with Brad Listi650. Spring WashamSpring Washam is the guest. She is the author of A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage, and Wisdom in Any Moment (Hay House).Washam is a well-known meditation teacher based in California and Peru. She is considered a pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based healing practices to diverse communities. She is one of the founders and core teachers at the East Bay Meditation Center, located in downtown Oakland, CA. She received extensive training by Jack Kornfield, is a member of the teacher’s council at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in northern California, and has practiced and studied Buddhist philosophy in both...2020-06-211h 36