How do you stay balanced when things go wrong?

Sebastian's unexpected stranding in Canada, and how he managed to get out of Montreal (Mantra-eal)!

Mantras

1,. Om Shri Nilyayah Vidmahi Venkatesaya Dhimahi Dhyoyona Prakchodoyat

To tune to the subtle forces that govern matter, and allowing the magic to flow through and guide you.

Alternate ending

2. Om Shri Nilyayah Vidmahi Venkatesaya Dhimahi Tanohari Prakchodoyat

Focusing the energy into a specific purpose or circumstance.

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 22 - Stuck in Canada 

Īśvarapraṇidhāna, the final niyama, is typically regarded as the act of surrender. In this episode we discuss the ISHTA approach of finding balance between effort and surrender, so that you can most gracefully move through your karma."

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 21 - Īśvarapraṇidhāna ”Surrender"

This episode is about the fourth Niyama, Svadhyaya, which means "self-study", We look at how to best understand yourself and what your karmic role is in the Universe

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 20 - Svadhyaya "self-study"

Happy New Year everyone! We are here to discuss what it means to set an intention for the months ahead, and how the yogic San Kalpa - aligning with your soul's purpose - differs from a New Year's resolution.

https://ishtayoga.com/workshops/fallsankalpa2024-seetr-xcbzd

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 19 - Sankalpa

Today's episode is on Tapas - focus, heat, discipline - and the Tantric approach to it, which requires love and balance. We talk about how to direct the energy of this niyama for individual transformation.

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 18 - Tapas - focus, heat, discipline THE GENIUS OF NOTHING

In this episode, we discuss the niyama Santosha, which means contentment.

Alan offers the mantra: Aham Brahmasmi Namaha

Aham Brahmasmi - Come into the moment and tune to the greater intelligence that governs the Universe.

Namaha - Bring light out of darkness. Feel that you are that intelligence and let that bring you out of darkness to light.

Thanks for listening.

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 17  - Santosha (contentment)

In this episode we discuss the first niyama, Saucha, and how it relates to physical well being, and also mental and energetic clarity. We discuss which yogic physical purifications are the most relevant today, and how to integrate them into life.

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 16 - Saucha (purity" or "cleanliness)

Aparigraha, or non-hoarding, is about much more than not amassing possessions. It also has to do with your thoughts and emotions, and everything that you hold on to.                                          Join us for this interesting discussion! 

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 15,  Aparigraha,

Buckle up people! In this episode we discuss sex, love, and a little bit of rock'n'roll. This is the practice of brahmacharya, the yama of channeling your sexual energy. 

If you have any questions  please contact us at : sebastian@ishtayoga.com

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 14 - Brahmacharya (channeling your sexual energy)

This episode's guest is Katie Swift, an ISHTA teacher who trained in London and New York. We discuss the challenges of maintaining a daily practice, and how meditation is better than orgasm! 

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 13 - Interview with Katie Swift

Welcome to the genius of nothing podcast with Alan Finger,  Sebastian Forsman, and Katrina Repka. 

This is a podcast about how to live freely in the world. Based on the teachings of ISHTA yoga (the Integrated Sciences of Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda) these conversations with Alan Finger, Katrina Repka, and Sebastian Forsman will surprise and enlighten, giving a fresh perspective on ancient sciences, with a large dose of humour.

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If you have any questions or would like to be on the podcast, please contact us at : sebastian@ishtayoga.com

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