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A To ZephyrThe Power of Personalization in Wealth TransferWhat trends are set to transform wealth management in the next five years?
Join host Ryan Nauman, along with Chris Volpe and Randy Jones, about the future of wealth management, focusing on the profound shift towards personalization. Together, they unpack the implications of the “great wealth transfer,” the push for personalized investments, and the powerful influence of AI on client relationships.
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Wealth Transfer Readiness: The Great Wealth Transfer is set to redefine wealth management as advisors prepare to meet the unique demands of a new generation, emphasizing custo...2024-11-2134 minA To ZephyrTransform Your Financial Advisory with ZephyrWhat if you could transform your financial advising practice into an efficiency powerhouse?
Join host Ryan Nauman and co-host Randy Jones in exploring the game-changing strategies that can help financial advisors and asset managers overcome common challenges by leveraging Zephyr’s innovative technology. Discover how Zephyr not only enhances client personalization and portfolio optimization but also provides automated, scalable processes to strengthen advisor-client relationships without increasing costs.
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Streamline Your Wealth Management: Discover how integrated systems can automate daily tasks like client onboarding and reporting, freeing up your tim...2024-10-1622 minA To ZephyrHow To Stay Ahead of the Wealth Transfer with ZephyrThe ‘great wealth transfer’ is coming—will you be ready?
Join host Ryan Nauman, along with Chris Volpe and Randy Jones, as they unpack Zephyr’s latest innovations. This episode discusses how the platform is revolutionizing client personalization, portfolio optimization, and preparing advisors for the “great wealth transfer.” It’s a must-listen for those looking to enhance client relationships and drive business growth in an increasingly competitive landscape.
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Unpacking Personalization: Learn how Zephyr’s advanced tools meet the rising demand for tailored investment strategies, enabling advisors to scale personaliz...2024-08-2828 minA To ZephyrZephyr’s Approach to Efficient and Accurate Performance ReportingDiscover how Zephyr’s advanced reporting transforms client trust and transparency!
Join host Ryan Nauman, as he discusses how Zephyr simplifies the performance reporting process for wealth managers. With insights from Randy Jones and Damian Fahy, this episode explores the pivotal role of performance reporting in strengthening client relationships and optimizing investment strategies.
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Enhancing Client Experience: Discover how performance reporting elevates the client experience, leading to stronger relationships
Role of Performance Reporting in Wealth Management: Understand the importance of performance reporting in wealth management and th...2024-07-3023 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMeditation SmilingCompassion begins with the capacity to hold our own life wrapped in the arm of our loving heart. Our ability to self care is supported through the attention of our hurt and pain, the kinder words we speak to ourselves on a daily basis and how we physically get our needs met. When we care for ourselves in a tender way, compassion will naturally awaken within us, it is intrinsic to our nature. We open to unconditional willingness and reconnect to something within where we feel safe, loved, with belonging and connected to a loving presence. At the same t...2024-07-1223 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastAshtanga vs Kriya YogaThe purpose of both Ashtanga and Kriya Yoga is to manage the unmanageability of being human, the obstructions, afflictions and the struggle of desire and karmic action we all go through. Either practice subdues the body and mind to attain the state beyond it, which is said to be serene, peaceful, joyous and always free!Ashtanga is the earliest attempt to formulate a step-by-step approach to self-realisation and liberation from re-birth. To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here....2024-07-0820 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMeditation - Surya & Chandra Bhedana to abide in the Heart This practice invites you to abide in the heart. Using Kapalabhati & Antara Kumbhaka Pranayama that clears and purifies the energy channels to prepare for Surya and Chandra Bhedana, Sun and Moon piercing. Isolating our attention on the right and left nostril channels (Pingala & Ida Nadis) to connect to their unique qualities, then draw them together at our heart and bathe in that inner light abiding in the centre, meditating in the timeless light of now.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here.2024-07-0530 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast8 Limbs - Samadhi - Total AbsorptionSamadhi is the eighth and final step on the path of practicing Yoga, as defined by Patanjali’sYoga Sutras. It is the ultimate stage in the voyage of attaining the state of Yoga. In sanskrit, sam meaning “together” or “completely,” or “toward” and dhe, meaning “put.” Direct translations vary, ranging in absorption, total integration, bliss, liberation and even enlightenment. I have experienced it as a blissful form of total meditative absorption. It is described as a state in which the individual and universal consciousness unite and awaken as Pure Consciousness which is said to be the underlying layer of all creation in the univers...2024-07-0120 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastDhyana - MeditationIn this mediation practice we will be seated in Virasana, so please use a brick or prop to sit with Sthira/Stablitiy and Sukham/Comfort. We will be preforming Bhramari Pranayama, Kapalabhati Kriya, Bahya Kumbhaka, Maha Mudra and Bandha which will evolve into point to point breathing with HUM SA Kriya. The preamble will give you more meaning and purpose to the mediation practice and the practice maps out the ability to guide the mind into a deeper state of meditation, Dhyana. Dhyana, meditation is the 7th limb of the 8 Limb Path of the Yoga Sutras. Meditation i...2024-06-2828 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast8 Limbs - Dhyana - MeditationDhyana, meditation is the 7th limb of the 8 Limb Path of the Yoga Sutras. Meditation is a tool, to use the mind to go beyond the mind. It is the clarity of mind to abide in the timelessness of now, present in the here and now. An uninterrupted flow of consciousness toward that object. The goal of practice according to the Yoga Sutras is 1.2 Citta Vritti Nirodha, stilling the roaming tendencies of the mind. The point is to focus on a point.As we did in our last session focusing on 6th Limb, Dharana, one-pointed awareness on an...2024-06-2416 minA To ZephyrEmpowering Personalized Investment Strategies with ZephyrLearn how Zephyr empowers financial advisors to develop personalized investment strategies tailored to each client’s unique goals and needs.
Join host Ryan Nauman and co-hosts Chris Volpe and Randy Jones as they explore the evolving landscape of financial advisory. Discover how Zephyr’s innovative tools optimize portfolios, ensure compliance, and foster deeper client relationships. This episode highlights how personalization in investment management builds trust and offers customized financial advice.
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Evolution of Financial Advisory: Chris Volpe discusses the shift from stock picking to model portfolios, emphasizing the curr...2024-06-1925 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast8 Limbs - Dharana - Focused AttentionDharana is the sixth of the Eight Limbs of Yoga as described by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras. It refers to the concentration of the mind where it becomes one-pointed, a fixed attention on an object. It is a holding or binding your attention to the object with the intention of reducing the rajasic movement that feeds, agitating the senses and mind or the tamasic boredom and apathetic state that gets the senses and mind stuck. We are looking for the middle sattvic path that cultivates mental stability and freedom from distraction. When he mind is distracted if feeds the Klesh...2024-06-1719 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMeditation - Pratiloma, Prana Dharna and Heart abidingTo read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-06-1432 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast8 Limbs - Pratyahara - Withidrawing from the SensesThe fifth limb of Patanjali’s eightfold path of yoga, is Pratyahara. Pratyahara is an important bridge between the external focus of the previous limbs of yoga, such as asana (postures) and pranayama(breath exercises) to the more advanced practices of dharana(concentration) and dhyana (meditation). Pratyahara literally means withdrawing from the senses, to gain control over the senses to bring about calmness, peace and stillness. Prati meaning “against” or “withdraw”, and ahara meaning “food” or referring to anything we take in from the outside. Pratyahara also helps to provide an understanding of how much the mind is influenced by sensory...2024-06-1021 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast8 Limbs - Pranayama - Breathing TechniquesWe are working our way through the 8 limbs of Yoga. These are suggested steps to practice Yoga to attain the state of Yoga, according to Patanjali who wrote the Yoga Sutras. The first limb is the Yamas, 5 ethical guidelines to have more intimate relationships with the world around you and others. The second limb is the Niyamas, 5 observances to have more of an intimate relationship to yourself. The third limb is Asana, posture. As stated in our last session to practice Asana you just need to create Sthira and Sukham, steadiness and comfort in your posture so you can foc...2024-06-0332 minA To ZephyrThe Future of Wealth Management with ZephyrLearn how Zephyr can change the way you think about wealth management and client relationships.
Dive into the world of wealth management with host Ryan Nauman and his co-hosts Randy Jones and Chris Volpe in the latest ‘A to Zephyr’ episode. Discover how Zephyr’s cutting-edge tools help financial professionals create personalized investment proposals that truly resonate with clients. Learn about the strategic benefits of integrating Zephyr to streamline client engagement and elevate portfolio management.
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Efficient Proposal Generation: Uncover how Zephyr slashes proposal times, boosting responsiveness to client...2024-05-2923 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast8 Limbs - Asana - PostureAsana is the third limb to the eight limb path of Yoga according to the Yoga Sutras. Asana is associated with ascetic austerities that are practiced to result in the state of mind being stilled and awakened. In Yoga Sutra 2.46 it states, to practice Asana you just need two things, Sthira – Steadiness and Sukham – Comfort. Patanjali’s purpose of asana was to be steady and comfortable in the posture to meditate. Any posture. The next suggestion was from Yoga Sutra 2.47 which states how to master Asana. Be in a posture where there is structural integrity and a sense of...2024-05-2717 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMeditation - Breath of LifeTo read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2421 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastNiyamas - Isvara Pranidhana - Surrender5th Niyama is Isvara Pranidhana complete surrender to the God head of your understanding. To have complete faith in the guiding and protective power of absolute reality behind all life and manifestation. Whatever is omnipresent, omniscient and omnipotent. Yoga is not a religion, however a ‘Spiritual’ practice.The teachings suggests we surrender our fruits of our actions, give all of our self over to this Grace that we entrust in and we stay open to what life has to offer. Starting thinking about what you are trying to control, be powerful over? Person, place or thing? Kids, finan...2024-05-2016 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastNiyamas - Sva Dhyaya - Self StudyThis practice we will focus on the 4th Niyama, Svadhyaya: Self-study, self- inquiry, it is to observe the self, understand it and self-reflect on it. It is the study by and of oneself, along side of the study of spiritual scripture and teachings. Reading, listening and reciting mantras. Through repetition we learn, deepening the knowledge and opening to true wisdom.Sva means own or self. Dhyaya means lesson, practice, teaching. The word literally means ‘placing it within your own’ or ‘own- ing’ the lesson, the teaching own the lesson as you focus on what is arising right here and no...2024-05-1326 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastNiyamas - Tapas - Yogic AusterityThis practice is focusing on the 3rd Niyama; Tapas – Yogic Austerity. Tapas means heat of positive change. This is said to be the earliest term for the ‘austerity of Yoga’ and the endeavours of the practitioners. Tap means to burn or glow, it includes the element of fire (Agni) that is also said to be the essential element to create life, to heal, to inspire and to transform. Agni is seen to be the sacrificial fire that reintegrates what has been contaminated by being human – life experiences, judgements, bias, our opinions, our ignorance that makes us forget what we truly are and...2024-05-0615 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMeditation - Intention Be With MeTo read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-0323 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastNiyamas - Santosa - ContentmentLast session we worked with Sauca which ‘cleans’ the physical, energetic and mental bodies in practice and shines a brighter clearer light to a deeper tranquil state of being. All of this is the pursuit to the state of Yoga. In this session we are working on the second Niyama, Santosa, which points you to have a more intimate and honest relationship with the whole of you, so you can practice just being present with ‘what is’ and that ‘what is’, is enough. From that acceptance of ‘what is’ in any given moment, it states it will bring you unsurpassed joy.2024-04-2904 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastNiyamas - Sauca - CleanlinessNiyamas are the basis for a healthy relationship with ourselves. In yoga, we place ourselves in a relationship to something, focusing our mind and body to the art of ‘purification’ through Yoga practice in order to produce a positive effect the pursuit of the state of Yoga. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika text warns the student, “Graha Niyama” to not take these Niyamas to extremes as it reinforces unhealthy motivations and self-abuse. This guides the student to bespoke the practice and walk the ‘middle path’. The first Niyama is Sauca which is the caring for ourselves and our enviro...2024-04-2216 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMeditation - Stilling the Lake of the MindTo read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-1931 minA To ZephyrUnlocking the Power of Storytelling in Asset Management with ZephyrHow can Zephyr transform your asset management strategy?
Welcome to A to Zephy with host Ryan Nauman, and his co-hosts Randy Jones and Chris Volpe. Join them as they unveil the capabilities of Zephyr – the software transforming the wealth management industry. Whether you’re a financial advisor, asset manager, or an industry enthusiast, discover how Zephyr aids in portfolio optimization, risk assessment, compliance, and more. Learn how it empowers professionals to build AUM and strengthen client relationships through compelling storytelling and cutting-edge technology.
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Zephyr’s Industry Impact: Starti...2024-04-1718 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastYamas - Aparigraha - Non PossessivenessAparigraha is Sanskrit for non-clinging, not-coveting or desiring after outward possessions. It is the concept of non-possessiveness, non-greediness and non-attachment. The opposite is Parigraha, which means “the focus on material gain.” So Aparigraha in Sanskrit breaks downs as – A means “non or against”; pari, means “on all sides”; and graha, means “to take,” “to grab” or “to seize.” It is a restraint, not just to refrain from taking things, but from coveting things too. This non-attachment is to material possessions as well as other less tangible things like energy, respect, attention or love. We see how trying to control, possess and hold on...2024-04-1536 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastYamas - Brahmacharya - BoundariesBrahmacharya literally means ‘walking’ or having ethical conduct like God. Brahma means one’s own Self, ultimate unchanging reality, absolute consciousness, Divinity. Whatever is the God of your understanding. Charya – means walking, engaging, proceeding, behaving, conducting, moving or going after. So it roughly means “to stay true to one’s Self or ones own Atman” or True Self/Soul. That you are walking the path of Brahma – God. However, it is mostly referred to as sexual chastity, abstinence, pure sexual conduct. Brahmacharya essentially was meant to suppress any sexual urge and of all activities leading to it. All the information I hav...2024-04-0820 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMeditation - Cultivating Awareness to Open an Enquiry WithinTo read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-0527 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastYamas - Satya - TruthfulnessWe are working with understanding more about Satya – Truthfulness, the second Yama. This is the ability to be truthful, honest and transparent in words, thoughts and actions. Satya is a self-restraint in taking responsibility and accountability of our humanity and determining what is motivating how and what we communicate. Sometimes what is motivating us to share words with one another is the Kleshas, mental-emotional afflictions which corrupt our perception. Sometimes we may be ignorant of our dishonesty or not hold the full truth and share half truths – Avidya. This dishonesty might be because of our egoism...2024-04-0115 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastYamas - Asteya - Non StealingYamas are the essential moral principles to practice Yoga. In our western world, we might call these restraints or rules.Asteya is Non-Stealing. It is the third ethical restraint. Steya means unlawfully taking things that you are not entitled to or that don’t belong to you. Asteya is abstaining from stealing. This refers to possessions, money, materials that are not yours, but can also include stealing; time, energy, ideas, talents, relationships, achievements, successes or even stealing rights or freedoms. When we analyse what motivates us to steal we see that the act is rooted in feeling a lacki...2024-03-2516 minA To ZephyrWhy You Should Embrace Separately Managed AccountsWhat’s the big deal about Separately Managed Accounts in everyday investing?
Discover the profound power of Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) in the newest episode of “A to Zephyr”. Host Ryan Nauman, alongside Randy Jones and Nick Williams, dives into the significant role of SMAs in today’s financial landscape. Perfect for wealth managers, financial advisors, asset managers, and RIAs, this episode highlights the trend towards personalized investment strategies and how Zephyr’s state-of-the-art technology and the extensive PSN database are pivotal in this shift.
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Revolutionizing Client Experience: Uncover...2024-03-2024 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastIntention of Heart's Desire MeditationYoga is skill in action with loving awareness that awakens our embodiment to an intention set in every practice.An Intention is an aspiration or energy that draws us to love, truth and creativity.What matters to you most?An intention whether it is a New Years intention or a daily intention you set as a commitment to your care in every gesture, grace of movement, sensation, emotion and thought. A personal intention increases self-knowledge, empowerment, and self-mastery to positively affect all aspects of our lives towards fulfilment, joy, contentment and s...2024-03-1846 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastYamas - Ahimsa - Non ViolenceThis practice is inspired by the first Yama, Ahimsa, Non-Violence. Over the past few sessions we have focused on clearing the Malas to know, see and act in this world knowing the truth of who and what we are, that there is impermanence to all life and finally being responsible for what is motivating us (Kleshas) which causes suffering. To live is to create Karma and that all activities creates Karma, choices and consequences whether positive or negative on ourselves and others. It is a fundamental desire to a Yogi’s journey to know your personal Dharma – your p...2024-03-1119 minA To ZephyrHow To Standout With Enhanced PersonalizationWhat if you could read your clients’ minds?
Explore how Zephyr’s personalization tools are changing the game in wealth management in the latest edition of “A to Zephyr”. Ryan Nauman, Chris Volpe, and Randy Jones from Zephyr guide you through the pivotal role of personalization in financial services. Ideal for wealth managers, financial advisors, and asset managers, this episode delves into enhancing investor relationships with cutting-edge technology and strategic financial insights.
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Personalization in the Digital Era: Discover the secret behind crafting financial services as unique as your clie...2024-02-2121 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMaitri Meditation“The simple act of kindness is by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer” Mahatma GandhiI was inspired to teach about Maitri as a reaction to current events and the layers of what humanity face all over the world. Maitri’s Bhavana is to cultivate, produce, develop the feeling is one of friendliness, benevolence, affection, kindness, good-will, it is this unconditional friendship, acceptance and love for oneself and others.When we strip off our cultural conditioning, bias, beliefs, impressions, habitual tendencies, in the Yogic perspective we all are an expression of the One, Gr...2024-01-1952 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast3 Karmas - Yoga is Skill in Action with Loving AwarenessAction in Sanskrit is Karma. Karma carries the notion the fruit of your actions, comes back to you, you can’t escape the consequence of your actions. There is always a cause and effect, for every action has a reaction, for every choice has a consequence. The cause behind your current situation is your past Karma. This way of practice is seeing that life is not just happening to you, it is happening for you. That your’e a sum total of all your choices and actions. That your current life is a continuation of the past. Our opp...2024-01-1517 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMalas - KarmamalaKarmamala is connected to the body and how the ego identifies itself as “I am what I do”, my behaviour, my actions. This is the investment in the doership of life. This Mala is the stain over the lens of perceiving that we are the limitation to our actions as our self-worth tied to what you do and what we are not doing. This distorted view point gives rise to an inability to trust, connect and surrender as we are locked in a Karmic cycle of behaviour that is coloured by the other two Malas. As long as the other...2024-01-1214 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMayiyamala MeditaionMalas are stains and impurities over our hearts, minds and bodies that limit our lives to being defined by our feelings, thoughts and actions. Anavamala is the stain over our heart that keeps us defined by “I am my feelings” Mayiyamala – Connected to the Mind. “I know”, thoughts, mind. Like the saying “I think, therefore I am” however who are you when you’re not thinking? Do you exist? This stain or impurity over the mind distorts the perception of difference oneself and other, oneself and the Divine, oneself and Pure Consciousness. It is said to be knowledge that...2024-01-0834 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMalas - MayiyamalaMalas are stains and impurities over our hearts, minds and bodies that limit our lives to being defined by our feelings, thoughts and actions. Anavamala is the stain over our heart that keeps us defined by “I am my feelings” Mayiyamala – Connected to the Mind. “I know”, thoughts, mind. Like the saying “I think, therefore I am” however who are you when you’re not thinking? Do you exist? This stain or impurity over the mind distorts the perception of difference oneself and other, oneself and the Divine, oneself and Pure Consciousness. It is said to be knowledge that...2024-01-0518 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastAnavamala MediationMalas are stains or impurities on the lens of our perception of our heart, mind and body. They are a form of ignorance that ties us to our limited-self, insinuating that to overcome them, we become un-limited. This was described by Abinavagupta, 950-1016 CE Mystic, Poet, Philosopher wrote the Tantraloka about Kashmir Shivaism.Anavamala – Connected to the Heart, the ego identifies by relating to “I Feel”Mayiyamala – Connected to the Mind, the dog identifies by relating to “I Know”Karmamala – Connected to the Body, the ego identifies by relating to “I Do”Anavamala is an expr...2024-01-0136 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMalas - AnavamalaMalas are stains or impurities on the lens of our perception of our heart, mind and body. They are a form of ignorance that ties us to our limited-self, insinuating that to overcome them, we become un-limited. Anavamala – Connected to the Heart, the ego identifies by relating to “I Feel”Mayiyamala – Connected to the Mind, the dog identifies by relating to “I Know”Karmamala – Connected to the Body, the ego identifies by relating to “I Do”Anavamala is an expression of our moods, emotional attributes that ties us to the limited self of “I am my feel...2023-12-2914 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMeditation - Bhuta Shuddhi 5 Elements, Chakras, Senses, Hasta Mudras, Bijas and MantrasWe will be practicing in our meditation – Bhuta Shuddhi. The Vedas clearly define Bhuta Shuddhi as an ancient tantric practice.Bhuta Shuddhi, means “purification or refining the physical and energetic elements.” Bhuta referring to the ‘Pancha Bhutas’ or maha tatwas the five elements of earth, water, fire, air and space. Shuddhi means to cleanse. This practice is a fundamental process in the yogic culture which connects the physical, energetic and mental embodiment by using imagery, hand mudras, light, sound and your senses. Yogis understood the laws of Nature to attain greater health, power, knowledge, wisdom and sustaine...2023-12-2540 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMeditation - Bhuta Shuddhi 5 ElementsBhuta Shuddhi is the most essential ancient tantric practice. Bhuta Shuddhi means “purification or refining the physical and energetic elements.” Bhuta referring to the ‘Pancha Bhutas’ or maha tatwas the five elements of earth, water, fire, air and space. Shuddhi means to cleanse. This practice is a fundamental process in the yogic culture which connects the physical, energetic and mental embodiment. The idea is that we connect to the physical elements within us, awaken to the energetic centres we call Chakras and create a clear pathway for kundalini to arises from its dormant state at the base...2023-12-2243 minA To ZephyrHow To Master Asset Allocation with ZephyrIs your investment portfolio ready to weather any financial storm?
Ascend to mastery in the “A to Zephyr” podcast with Ryan Nauman, Chris Volpe, and Randy Jones from Zephyr. Together they dive into the essential art of building resilient investment portfolios, specifically for wealth managers and financial advisors. The conversation revolves around strategic asset allocation, blending diverse asset classes, and utilizing Zephyr’s innovative tools to navigate dynamic markets and meet a variety of client objectives.
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Portfolio Optimization Unveiled: Uncover how asset allocation is not just a strateg...2023-12-2027 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast5 Elements Meditation on WindThis meditation practice will use a variety of different Pranayama techniques to connect with the wind element and utilise the delivery of Prana, (life force to heal, inspire and transform our physical, energetic and mental forms) to find your way back home at your true centre, your heart. The element of Wind is Vayu in Sanskrit. The movement of Wind that carries the sacred symbolism of communication, breath and life across that planet and within us. Our life force, Prana, uses the breath as a vehicle, as we breath in and out. Preforming Pranayama in meditation practice is m...2023-12-1841 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast5 Elements Meditation on FireFire is one of the most powerful of the elements. When we tap into its energy, we bring alive transformation within ourselves. Fire has always been used in most rituals especially in Yoga traditions. Some of the oldest Deities worshiped were Agni, the God of Fire. Indra, the God of Storms. And Soma, the God of the Moon. As time passed these Gods fell in to the shadows as others became more popular. However, the basic fire, water and nourishment as a blessing is always there. In rituals they would offer seeds, flowers, gee and incense to feed the...2023-12-1539 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast5 Elements Meditation on WaterLast week the theme was on the Earth Element. With it, we transversed the inner landscape of our bodies, it’s structural integrity in the bones, muscles, tissues and organs. The result was a body left feeling stronger, more stable and calmer as a result of practice. This week we will layer our experience working with the laws of Nature and focus on the Water Element – Jal. It is a fact that our bodies are 70% water and that the Earth’s surface is covered by 71% water. Water is what sustains all life, it is the principle of cohesion an...2023-12-1128 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast5 Elements Meditation on EarthYogis understand and utilise the laws of Nature to attain greater health, power, knowledge, wisdom and sustained contentment in themselves. They use practices effectively to heal, inspire and transform – cultivating equanimity in the Body-Mind connection.We will layer this meditation for the mind, energy and body to inhabit the qualities and characteristics opening us to balance the Earth within us.Earth (Prithvi) – Solid material within us, our form, structure, the physical integrity that our bones, muscles and tissues create. That you feel your body stabile, steady and grounded. A calmness to your form as you feel...2023-12-0831 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastTonglen Meditation Practice for RefugeesTonglen Practice is a warrior practice for those who are seeking peace, tenderness and kindness within this world. Tong – giving or sending. Len – receiving or taking. It is also known as exchanging self with other. It is the aspirational precept to the path of the Bodhicitta, the seeker towards a mind that is awakened, enlightened by compassion, empathy and kindness towards all sentient beings. The practice involves breathwork which, at its most basic follows this pattern-Inhale others pain and suffering then offer them, on the exhale, peace and loving-kindness. Inhale their physical discomfort and mental a...2023-12-0435 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastYoga for the AdhikaraAccording to the Yoga Sutras there are two types of students, Adhikara – focused diligent students of Yoga. One are born to be enlightened like Buddha, Krishna, Jesus, Moses, Muhammad. Then there are the rest of us who continue to practice working on karma and refining our skills. Both however hold five attributes, virtues or essential ingredients.It is said that the Adhikara or student that follows a systematic practice rooted in faith, courageous confidence, mindfulness to ignite the Pranic energy and willpower required to maintain a steady focus of mind, knowledge and wisdom. As the last session laid ou...2023-11-2716 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastNirodha - Three Ways of StillnessThe focused diligent practice of Yoga is call Abhyasa and within that, we are practicing Vairagya, which is letting go of sensory perception and observation. It becomes a detachment to what is observed or seen arising as a result of practice. The goal of practicing Yoga is to reach a state of Nirodha. Nirodha is to stop, restrain, still, the removal and the cessation of.Kaya Nirodha – Physical StillnessPrana Nirodha – Energetic StillnessCitta Vritti Nirodha – Mental StillnessWhat happens when stillness is achieved? The self rests within itself. The “I-ness” of you recognised itself. Samadhi is a separation fro...2023-11-2414 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastThe Four VesselsThe last few week of practices focusing on the Elements and the Doshas has brought us to take a closer look at our vital energy called Prana. Like a candle in a pot, we can draw on the Gheranda Samhita for a deeper understanding of how we practice. Using the object as a representation of our embodiment, the vessel is our body that holds the flame, wax and light.Prana – FlameTejas – Light emanating Ojas – resource that fuels the flamePrana is linked to Vata Dosha as it is the life force that stimulates and moves the other two Dos...2023-11-2018 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastKapha Doshas - Reducing and RebalancingThis Kapha balancing practice will be shaped around the pose Natarajasana; Lord of the Dance pose. We will be doing this pose in different gravitational planes to connect to the playful dance in the practice and to stimulate Kapha, bringing it to focus on the joy this practice can bring.Ayurveda is based on understanding 3 thingsYour Prakruti which is the nature of an individuals personal constitution Make-UpYour Vikruti which is the nature of your imbalanceYour bespoked Medicine in the form of Yoga, Pranayama, Mediations, foods, herbs, vitimans and other life style choices to bring you into h...2023-11-1721 minA To ZephyrBehind the Award-Winning Zephyr Investment Management PlatformIn this inaugural episode of the A to Zephyr podcast, team members Ryan Nauman, Chris Volpe, and Randy Jones share insights and experiences that led them to collectively contribute to Zephyr, a comprehensive platform for financial advisors, wealth managers, financial analysts, and asset managers. The team delves into the constantly evolving state of the market … Read More Read More2023-11-1532 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastPitta Doshas - Reducing and RebalancingPitta Dosha is the combination of light and intelligence which functions through the element of fire and water giving illumination to our Prana, it is called Tejas.Pitta is paired with our physical, mental and energetic ability to digest things. Body Type of a typical Pitta is athletically built, freckles, reddish moist skin, over flowing with energy and willing to put effort in as they have greater physical, mental and emotional force. They are never cold as their inner furnace is brimming with heat and fiery by nature. Pitta sweats easily and tends to be sm...2023-11-1321 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastVata Doshas - Reducing and RebalancingAyurveda is based on understanding 3 thingsYour Prakruti which is the nature of an individuals personal constitution Make-UpYour Vikruti which is the nature of your imbalanceYour bespoked Medicine in the form of Yoga, Pranayama, Mediations, foods, herbs, vitimans and other life style choices to bring you into harmony, optimising your health and well-beingThis is ideally pointing us to the middle path of being Sattvic in Nature, however imbalance happens, we categorise it as either going too much into Rajasic or Tamasic territory. Over the next three sessions we will look at the Doshas individually, relating to the Dosha whe...2023-11-1024 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastDoshas - Overview of all DoshasOver the next few sessions we will be exploring how to create balance within ourselves by studying how we can harmonise our Doshas. This is pointing us to the sister science of Yoga called Ayurveda.Ayur- Life, Longevity Veda- Knowledge, Wisdom and Spiritual Science The link between Yoga & Ayurveda is Prana.The components of this vital energy are Prana – vital force,Ojas – vital essence of nourishment,Tejas – vital light.David Frawley states in his book Yoga & Ayurveda “Yoga is the intelligence of Prana, seeking greater evolutionary transformation. Ayurveda is the healing power of Prana, seeking to consolida...2023-11-0626 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast5 Elements - SpaceSpace in Sanskrit is Akasha, the intergalactic medium that is said to be the container of all elements. It is the original element, likened to the Mother of all elements that everything came from and everything will return back to. It suspends as matter goes through transformation, it holds that physical and energetic magnetism that creates the order and disorder. Space is the basis and essence of all things in the material world as if it is cradling all contents of the Universe like invisible hands on the macro to the micro, physical to the subtle, space is a par...2023-11-0320 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast5 Elements - WindThis Vinyasa Practice is like doing Pranayama disguised as Asana. We will be moving in a variety of standing poses using different Pranayama techniques to connect with the wind element and utilise the delivery of Prana, (life force to heal, inspire and transform our physical, energetic and mental forms) to find our way back home at our true centre, our heart.The element of Wind is Vayu in Sanskrit. The movement of Wind that carries the sacred symbolism of communication, breath and life across that planet and within us. Our life force, Prana uses the breath as a vehi...2023-10-3020 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast5 Elements - FireFire, Agni in Sanskrit, is one of the most powerful of the elements. When we tap into its energy, we bring alive a transformation within ourselves.Fire has always been used in most rituals especially in Yoga traditions. Some of the oldest Deities worshiped were Agni, the God of Fire. Indra, the God of Storms and Soma, the God of the Moon. As time passed these Gods fell in to the shadows as others became more popular, however, the basic fire, water and nourishment as a blessing is always there in rituals. During a fire ritual, called a Pu...2023-10-2718 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast5 Elements - WaterLast week the theme was on the Earth Element. With it, we transversed the inner landscape of our bodies, it’s structural integrity in the bones, muscles, tissues and organs. The result was a body left feeling stronger, more stable and calmer as a result of practice. This week we will layer our experience working with the laws of Nature and focus on the Water Element – Jal. It is a fact that our bodies are 70% water and that the Earth’s surface is covered by 71% water. Water is what sustains all life, it is the principle of cohesion...2023-10-2314 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastMaitri - Friendliness“The simple act of kindness is by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer” Mahatma GandhiI was inspired to teach about Maitri as a reaction to current events and the layers of what humanity face all over the world. Maitri’s Bhavana is to cultivate, produce, develop the feeling is one of friendliness, benevolence, affection, kindness, good-will, it is this unconditional friendship, acceptance and love for oneself and others.When we strip off our cultural conditioning, bias, beliefs, impressions, habitual tendencies, in the Yogic perspective we all are an expression of the One, Gr...2023-10-1928 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast5 Elements - EarthWith this practice, we will stay close to the ground, strengthening, stabilising and calming the body. This is a strong practice building structural integrity through repetitive core work to target the pelvis and shoulders. Working with Hasta (hand) Mudras, Bija (seed) Mantras and imagery of this weeks topic Earth, to inspire a practice that will leave you feeling like a majestic mountain.In the next five weeks, we will be using the five basic Elements of nature; Earth, Water, Fire, Wind and Space, to understand and discover more of our inner and outer ecosystem. Yogis understood and u...2023-10-0931 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastRethinking Yoga Anatomy - Bandha and the Breathing DiaphragmTo read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-0216 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastRethinking Yoga Anatomy - Core Stability and MobilityThis practice is a fundamental practice for all Yogis to ensure that you have a strong core and to understand how to stabilise your torso and create mobility through strengthening. Zephyr will guide you through the main core muscles, their function and their use in asana. This practice layers breath-centric movement to build intensity for these muscle groups, using movement to perform engaging and releasing techniques for this area and to give you a connection to a stronger and more radiant core.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. ...2023-09-2916 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastRethinking Yoga Anatomy - Piriformis stabilityAs we have seen over the past few practices (starting with Week 95) imbalance in the body causes a limitation in movement, connective tissue strain and joint instability. Muscles that get locked long, or short, are both considered weak, as they don’t have full range of motion or usage of their function. Concentric contraction is actively engaging the muscles, they shorten. Isometric contraction is actively holding the muscles engaged. Eccentric contraction is actively lengthening, stretching the muscle. The opposing muscles are balancing this action out. We sit most of the day, our hip flexors are locked short, bum muscle...2023-09-2523 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastRethinking Yoga Anatomy - Rethinking Spinal MovementIn this practice we will go through a few misunderstood instructions that have been passed down over the years that with modern information have now become redundant. Instructions like; draw your heels down to the floor in Downward dog, squeeze your legs together in backbends, bring your weight on the outer feet to stabilise. With modern anatomy and physiology, we can improve the biomechanics of preforming our Asanas to achieve the desired result of practice and have sustainable alignments to carry on practicing into ageing. The four main poses we will repeat at different gravitational plains will b...2023-09-2214 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastPrana Vayus - Udana Vayu MeditationUdana Vayu is the upward-moving, ascending and radiant life-force from the top of the heart and base of the throat. As it is active primarily in the region between the heart and the head, it is said to bring Prana from the energy centre, Anahata Chakra through Vishuddha Chakra to Ajna Chakra, which directs the flow of Prana from the lower to the higher planes of consciousness manifesting a hearts desire as it creatively expresses itself and influences awakening. This Vayu is also responsible for taking the mind from waking to sleep, from sleep to dreaming and then to...2023-09-1847 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastPrana Vayus - Udana VayuUdana Vayu is the upward-moving, ascending and radiant life-force from the top of the heart and base of the throat. As it is active primarily in the region between the heart and the head, it is said to bring Prana from the energy centre, Anahata Chakra through Vishuddha Chakra to Ajna Chakra. Udana directs the flow of Prana from the lower to the higher planes of consciousness manifesting a hearts desire as it creatively expresses itself and influences awakening. This Vayu is also responsible for taking the mind from waking to sleep, from sleep to dreaming and then to...2023-09-1512 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastPrana Vayus - Samana Vayu MeditationThis Meditation will utilise Surya Bhedi breathing which is a (Solar Ignition of Energy) breathing technique. To use this technique you will need to use Vishnu Mudhra, inhaling through both nostrils. Then, block your right nostril and exhale Bhastrika Pranayama (strong inhale and exhale but focusing on the exhale) twice. Then block your left nostril and exhale Bhastrika Pranayama twice. And repeat. Then exhale through the right nostril to finish. Then, inhale fully through both, pause, Kumbhaka, Maha Bandha, holding the breath until almost uncomfortable, then exhale and rest in meditation. (Don’t worry, sounds complicated, but Zephyr will wa...2023-09-1110 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastPrana Vayus - Samana VayuThis Yoga practice will offer you strong standing poses and abdominal strengtheners mixed with Pranayama Kriya practices. When the two opposing energies Pran and Apana Vayu are balanced it is said to awaken SamanaVayu. Samana Vayu is the direction of Prana that is a concentrating, absorbing and consolidating force that digests and assimilates incoming energy. The function is assimilation of prana in all its forms. Samana Vayu collects energy absorbed through breath, food, sensory perception, and is also said to be the gatekeeper of our mental functions absorbing all experiences and mental processes. This integrating action strengthens the bo...2023-09-0810 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastPrana Vayus - Apana Vayu MeditationThis meditation is all about expelling the energy that does not serve you and finding 4th power of the exhale. We will use Kapalabhati Kriya, Kumbhaka on the inhale and exhale and brining some focus to our meditation with Prana, Ganesh and Apana hand mudras to guide awareness. You will find this meditation very therapeutic as you focus on letting go, releasing and practicing the art of surrendering via the exhale.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Ho...2023-09-0432 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastPrana Vayus - Prana Vayu MeditationThis meditation will use different Pranayama Kriyas to heighten focus on the inhale pattern Pran Vayu, and to utilise Prana to heal, inspire and transform. We are going to focus on PRAN VAYU, which is the movement inwards (drawn in) of the fundamental energising force of our vital energy. The easiest way we can receive Prana is through the inhale, however we can receive Prana from nutrient rich foods, water, the sun, being in nature, around good stimulating people, learning and reading new things. We can have a direct sensory experience of this Vayu by inhaling, feeling pran...2023-08-2831 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastPrana Vayus - Pran VayuPrana is life forceVayu direction of windsThis class weaves dynamic asana with breath centric movement using different Pranayama Kriyas and ratios to cultivate a greater connection to Prana and a heightening focus on the inhale pattern. Building strong standing poses, with lateral relief to open pathways to effectively receive Prana and utilise it to heal, inspire and transform. Weaving Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Kriya, Mantra and Philosophy into a practice, I offer you a focus on being empowered with self-knowledge and skill in loving-awareness, to do your life well and fulfil your purpose of em...2023-08-2513 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast5 Prana Vayus MeditationThe Tantric text of practice, Gheranda Samhita, states that there are 5 Stages of Prana1. Activation 2. Churn 3. Consolidate 4. Ignite 5. DirectWhich implies that when we practice we need to make an intention, so that the Prana we cultivate can be directed to something useful. Through Yoga gaining Self-Knowledge and through Tantra we master Prana power we can effectively shape our lives to manifest what we desire. Prana Vayus are platforms for the breath to rest on for Asana, Pranayama and meditation. This gives us something for our mind to fo...2023-08-2147 min
Zephyr Yoga Podcast5 Kleshas - 5. Abinivesha - Fear of Loss, Change and DeathThe last of the Kleshas is Abinivesha, the fear of loss, change and death. The fear of change and death is a suffering deep within our instinctual subconscious, Fear is hardwired for self-preservation, reacting to avoid changing circumstances, being out of control, loosing something we are attached to and staying in denial of our unavoidable end at all cost. This deep-seated involvement with duality is imbedded within all of us, whether you are wise or naive. Step up to the cliff edge and we all will react the same to a gust of wind as we flinch, run away a...2023-08-0723 minZephyr Yoga Podcast5 Kleshas - 4. Dvesa - AversionThis session we are focusing our practice on the 4th Klesha which is Dvesa: Avoidance of previously experienced pain and suffering experienced. Just like last session focusing on Raga, we saw that not all desire is bad; desire to quench your thirst, to feed your hunger, the desire to get our fundamental needs met to feel safe, to be loved, to belong and connected to as well as the desire for a more meaningful and purposeful life, to celebrate the pleasures that the world offers us; beauty, love, joy, creativity! It is also natural to avoid things that are s...2023-08-0414 minZephyr Yoga Podcast5 Kleshas - 3. Raga - AttachmentA weird and wonderful paradox we have is the gift of a conscious mind that wants to escape itself and find itself at the same time. Yoga provides tools to skilfully manage the unmanageability of being human, yet guides us with more meaning, fulfilling a greater purpose of embodiment. In our practice of Yoga we come across obstacles that stir up negative thinking, emotional distress, instability and disturbances in the breath that mirror the mind – YS 1.31. These are the symptoms that the Kleshas are present.We have worked with the first Klesha Avidya-Ignorance and then the second Klesha...2023-07-3119 minZephyr Yoga Podcast5 Kleshas - 2. Asmita - EgotismKleshas are fear based, mental-emotional afflictions that cause persistent distress, pain and suffering. The first Klesha is Avidya, which is our blind spots, our lack of awareness or misapprehension in what we are seeing. Asmita is the second Klesha meaning egotism, the “I – AM – Ness” of the ego falsely identifying by its distorted sense of self seen through Avidya.It is said that the ego is at the centre of your personality. Without the sense of self, life would be unliveable. We need a healthy ego to live and function. It gives us perspective on experiences and coordinates...2023-07-2820 minZephyr Yoga Podcast5 Kleshas - 1. Avidya - IgnoranceGeorg Feuerstein “Yoga is an art and spiritual science of disciplining your body, mind and breath.”We practice Yoga to form an intimate relationship with the mind and body by shaping the breath. We open to sensation and cultivate the light of insight which in turn stills the mind and body to attain the state of Yoga. In the previous practice, we mapped out a simple practice for complicated people. The complication is that the mind wants to abandon the relationship all of the time. We find it chasing thoughts, avoiding emotions, fantasising about pleasure and entertaining fears...2023-07-2411 minZephyr Yoga PodcastThe Three Karmas - Yoga is Skill in ActionAction in Sanskrit is Karma. Karma carries the notion the fruit of your actions, comes back to you, you can’t escape the consequence of your actions. There is always a cause and effect, for every action has a reaction, for every choice has a consequence. The cause behind your current situation is your past Karma. This way of practice is seeing that life is not just happening to you, it is happening for you. That your’e a sum total of all your choices and actions. That your current life is a continuation of the past. Our opp...2023-07-2117 minZephyr Yoga PodcastIntention of the Heart's DesireYoga is skill in action with loving awareness that awakens our embodiment to an intention set in every practice.An Intention is an aspiration or energy that draws us to love, truth and creativity.What matters to us most?An intention, whether it is a New Year’s intention or a daily intention you set as a commitment to your care in every gesture, grace of movement, sensation, emotion and thought. This act of honouring a deep desire, listening to your soul’s longing. A personal intention increases self-knowledge, empowerment, and self-mastery to posit...2023-07-1720 minZephyr Yoga PodcastNow Begins the Instruction of the Practice of Yogaatha yoga anushasanam – The first Yoga Sutra. Now begins the instruction of the practice of Yoga.Now, Now and Now…We get to begin again. With confidence and authority Patanjali suggests, within the Yoga Sutras, a practical format to guide students into the quest to discover the nature of the mind, the nature of Self, the relationship with consciousness embodied and the path to liberation. This path of Yoga is to find your way of clearing the lens of perception so we can be fully present and engaged in the HERE and NOW. 5 Essential Ingredients to bei...2023-07-1313 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastThe Seven Stages of Yoga - 7. Self-TransformationIn our practice it is important to connect to our Prana – Vital Energy, Life Force that is intelligent, healing and inspiring. It is filled with boundless energy and power. Increasing Prana in our practice creates Agni – Fire, to burn bright and hot. This is the desired experience of creating heat for positive change called Tapas. What we put in the fire receives this Prana, the Agni transforms it opening opportunities and possibilities of manifesting your true desires, your soul’s longing.The Buddhist teaching on the 4 Vessels becomes useful as we liken it to ourselves, how we sculpt o...2023-07-0316 minZephyr Yoga PodcastThe Seven Stages of Yoga - 6. Self-TranscendenceTo be or go beyond the range or limits of, to surpass…not bypass this human experience, but embrace our humanity and reclaim our power to go beyond, to rise above our stuff, to cut across karmic ties, to excel and share our unique insight, gifts, talents and skills, to leave behind that which doesn’t serve us and outshine our core false beliefs of ourselves. This is the essence of transcendence.All of the light of our intelligence, Prajna, and the innate wisdom, Buddhi, go through the first 5 stages of Yoga (1.) Self-Awareness, (2.) Understanding, (3.) Acceptance, (4.) Discipline and (5.) Actualisa...2023-06-1928 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastThe Seven Stages of Yoga - 5. Self-ActualisationThis is where personal potential is fully realised after basic bodily and ego needs have been Self-Fulfilment. This means that there is full realisation of one’s potential and of one’s true self. Ultimately, it is said what you truly are is pure consciousness embodied.Spanda or vibration of the movement or wave of consciousness – physical essence of consciousnessOur practice is to attend to this pulse of consciousness and to the principle of Spanda expressing it’s self through you as you. Spanda is the joyful impulse to create harmony and enjoy life. We practic...2023-06-1317 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastThe Seven Stages of Yoga - 4. Self-DisciplineWe as the competent students of Yoga (Adhikaras) devote and dedicate our time to a practice regularly and honour the teachings by adhering to the suggested path essential to achieving the desired State of YOGA! According to the Yoga Sutras 2.29, to practice Yoga the student follows the 8 limbed path. 8 Limbs of Yoga1. Yamas 2. Niyamas 3. Asana 4. Pranayama 5. Pratyahara 6. Dharana 7. Dhyana 8. SamadhiThis is what is suggested as practice Self-Awareness, Understanding, Acceptance and then Discipline to become Self – Actualised, to Self-Transcend and Self-Transform as a liberated causal experience from rebirth which is called Kaivalya. Most...2023-06-1317 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastThe Seven Stages of Yoga - 3. Self-AcceptanceWe tend to fight against fear, guilt, shame, anger, sorrow. We tend to resist what we perceive as negativity or things we don’t like, situations that create a change we feel may cause dis-ease or an undesirable outcome. This consumes so much energy and brain space, ruling our lives from a place of fear base beliefs. There is a slogan that states what we resist, persists. Creating a tug-a-war with our aversion to pain we call in yoga Dvesa, one of the mental emotional afflictions called the Kleshas. Peace comes when we can accept we have no power over pe...2023-06-0813 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastThe Seven Stages of Yoga - 2. Self-UnderstandingIn last weeks practice we started the journey through the 7 stages of Yoga with Self Awareness. This is where our light of intelligence (Prajna) and our intuitive Wisdom (Buddhi) gathered insight into what is arising in practice in the form of thought, emotions and sensations. In our practice we were consciously shaping the breath to guide the mind to recognise the true self. With direct recognition now attained, the next stage is to understand what is seen, felt and experienced. We are seekers, suggesting that there is a yearning to learn more, to recall past experiences, access the intellect to figure...2023-06-0714 min
Zephyr Yoga PodcastThe Seven Stages of Yoga - 1. Self-AwarenessThe first stage of Yoga is Self Awareness. This begins the invitation to change, to be present and to be conscious. If you think about it, most of our day is spent unconscious, lost in thought and entertaining the Doer-ship of our existence. This first step engages our light of intellect (Prajna) and our innate wisdom (Buddhi) to dissolve the veil of ignorance (Avidya) and expand our perspective to what is really going on in any given moment. We use our practice as the opportunity to have an honest self-reflection on the distorted negative illusions we recycle, t...2023-06-0722 min
The OmniplexTFR 117: With Pride (w/Guest Host Zephyr)This week we declare that every month is Pride month as we celebrate Pride in August and take a look at the current state of Queer representation in film. Zephyr leads the charge this cast as we talk Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Moonlight, Rocko, and where representation has been compared to where it is and where it needs to go.
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Les Podcasts du ZéphyrSandra, femme battue, partie 1 du récitLe Zéphyr fait appel aux comédiens pour lire et interpréter les portraits de la rédaction. Marie-Séverine Cizinsky a lu le récit de Sandra, une femme battue par son ex-conjoint. Celle-ci a trouvé la force de fuir, avant de se confier au journaliste du Zéphyr (en janvier 2020).2020-05-0904 minLes Podcasts du ZéphyrSandra, femme battue, partie 3 du récitLe Zéphyr fait appel aux comédiens pour lire et interpréter les portraits de la rédaction. Marie-Séverine Cizinsky a lu le récit de Sandra, une femme battue par son ex-conjoint. Celle-ci a trouvé la force de fuir, avant de se confier au journaliste du Zéphyr (en janvier 2020).2020-05-0904 minLes Podcasts du ZéphyrSandra, femme battue, partie 2 du récitLe Zéphyr fait appel aux comédiens pour lire et interpréter les portraits de la rédaction. Marie-Séverine Cizinsky a lu le récit de Sandra, une femme battue par son ex-conjoint. Celle-ci a trouvé la force de fuir, avant de se confier au journaliste du Zéphyr (en janvier 2020).2020-05-0903 min
Style ZephyrStyle Zephyr Presents, Mogul D, LLCThis episode of Zephyr features Mr Darian Montgomery of Mogul D, a Chicago based customer clothier for men and women.
Darian and I sit and chat about his building the business, his clientele, and philosophy on how dressing affects others' perception of us. We also talk clothing functionality, suit features, and how to be respectful of a client's wants, needs, and budget.2020-02-0759 min
The OmniplexTFR 100: Tra La Laaaaaaaaa! (w/Guest Zephyr Ash)Hello friends, and welcome to EPISODE 100, here at long last!!!
This week we have with us our most frequent guest, Ms. Zephyr! Together we talk one of the best low-key animated films of last year, the kid-centric movie adaptation of the smash hit books, Captain Underpants! Join us for some low-yet-highbrow fun!
You may be asking yourself: "Why did you choose Captain Underpants as your Episode 100? Well, we ask back: Why not? ALSO it was a ton of fun and spoke to our inner 8-year-olds, and don't we need that?
Find Zephyr on...2018-07-291h 05The OmniplexTFR Special: Equestria Folks (w/Guest Zephyr Ash)Hey Bronies and Pegasisters! In honor of the theatrical My Little Pony movie that came out earlier this month, we're having returning guest Zephyr on to Brony it up with Al and Austin! This week, we discuss the first two Equestria Girls films, the human-occupied offshoot of the Friendship is Magic juggernaut. What do we think? Get the opinions of a certified Bronie, Pegasister, and a non-Brony within!
2017-10-2254 minThe OmniplexTFR 82: 2 God 2 Dead (w/Guest Zephyr Ash)Ho ho ho! Do we have a Christmas present for you!
Thanks to our wonderful patrons (you have NO idea how much fun we are having with a website at our disposal, thankyouthankyouthankyou!), we return with the long-promised sequel to God's Not Dead, aptly titled God's Not Dead 2. Though not as.. toxic as the original, this one is its own special kind of bad. This Little-Rock-shot, Melissa-Joan-Hart-starring bundle of awful makes so much mockery of the legal system, that you'll wish the characters of My Cousin Vinny would swoop in and kick their asses. Oh yeah, and...2016-12-251h 42The OmniplexTFR 55: X-ploitation w/Guest Zephyr AshWELCOME to an episode that has been over a year in the making!
Our topic this week is the state of Christian film, and how it could be MUCH better. Austin, Albert, and guest Zephyr Ash call out a few of the worst examples, including the infamous God's Not Dead. We've also found the bottom of the barrel when it comes to both Christian film AND exploitation, so don't miss that. Please enjoy.
By bottom of the barrel, we of course mean the short Christian Red Scare film If Footmen Tire You, What Will Horses Do?
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