Modern Mystics Podcast with Alanna Kaivalya, Ph.D.

Rituals may feel like a thing of the past, but they are absolutely essential tools for modern day people...especially the modern mystic! Learn why ritual is so critical for every human being, the elements of ritual, and how to put together powerful (relevant) rituals for yourself or others.

As a spiritual leader, by default, you are also an entrepreneur. Essential to your business tool kit is your smart use of social media. Alanna shares with you potent tips on how to make your social media shine so you can attract your tribe and make more impact with your work!

Yoga teachers are deeply affected by this pandemic with yoga studios closures. On the flip side, yoga students are now bereft of a primary source of comfort and camaraderie during this crisis…which is so needed. Yoga teachers need to step up into their roles as spiritual leaders and support their communities through this crisis. Alanna discusses ways to maintain spiritual and emotional well-being while continuing to responsibly connect to your community, even while practicing social distancing.

Have you heard that yoga is a 5,000 year old tradition? Well, that's partly true! However, asana (posture practice) is a really modern invention in the yoga repertoire. Bust through some theories on this podcast and learn the true history (and relevance) of yoga postures as a (very) modern day practice.

We often find ourselves in front of groups of people as spiritual leaders, and sometimes that means being with negative energy that we can't control. What can we do about it? This podcast covers techniques to maintain a high vibe and elevated energy, because it is so important for your success as a spiritual leader. Some of the tools Alanna shares with you on this podcast may surprise you! But, all will help to keep you in the highest vibration possible for the important work you do.

Modern Mystic and Alchemical Astrologer, Shellie Crow, joins us on the podcast to talk about bringing forth the feminine in astrology and modern life. Through her deep dive into women and gender studies, as well as all things mystical, Shellie has developed a unique niche and perspective in the way she utilizes astrology as a tool of empowerment and change for today's practitioner.

As yoga teachers and spiritual leaders, we are small business owners...whether we like it or not! At the heart of building our spiritual businesses is successful branding, which starts with getting super clear about who you are, who you serve, and what problem you solve. In this podcast, we explore the power of niching down, and telling your story through your brand so you can reach your unique audience and make a big impact with your business!

The month of February is all about love! Let's talk self-love, compassion, and forgiveness in terms of Metta (or, Maitri), the practice of loving-kindness. This practice elevates our mind, and keeps our hearts clear so that we may absorb all the powerful benefits of our practice. Learn the background of the loving-kindness practice, as well as it's roots in the yoga tradition. Plus, you learn how to do a Metta meditation practice you can start right away!

Astrology continues to gain popularity, and for good reason! As a modern mystic and spiritual leader, it is an essential tool and powerful way to look at yourself and your clients. This podcast drills down on the importance of astrology and shares the inner workings of your own psyche through the lens of astrology. Find out how astrology works, and why it works for you!

Money is often a dirty word in the spiritual community, and the idea that we make money as spiritual entrepreneurs is often ridiculed, shunned, and shamed. This is outdated, and that belief system keeps us small and impoverished. Listen to Alanna share her insights of two decades of wading through this particular challenge, and coming out the other side with a multi-six figure business. She offers specific tips and tricks to elevate your spiritual entrepreneurship and embrace your inherent value.

Hear Alanna talk about why spiritual leadership is such a critical role to fill in our modern day culture by mystics such as yourself. Learn what lead us to this gaping God-sized hole in our collective psyches...and how as spiritual leaders, we assist our students, clients, and community in navigating this treacherous landscape. Learn the pitfalls of not addressing this void, and the best ways to step up into your role as a spiritual leader. You are being called to do this...the time is now!

At the beginning of any year, we look for ways to optimize our lives in the coming months. Mystics of old have long had methods of divination to assist in positive planning, and looking forward to create opportunities. This is a way to commune with the subtler aspects of the psyche to bring forth what is already within us. In this podcast, Alanna introduces you to the concept of modern divination, and gives a brief overview of the tarot deck and how you can add it to your practice of spiritual leadership.

January is the perfect time to recommit to your spiritual practice. But, is your practice really working for you? In this podcast, Alanna goes through why your practice may not actually be working, what it means for it "to work," and the ultimate goal of spiritual practice. Starting on Jan 9, she leads the 28 day Total Transformation challenge, giving you the opportunity to commit to a practice that works for you and fits into your life! Join her here: https://alannak.securechkout.com/ttchallenge

At the beginning of the year, it is tempting to make new years resolutions. But, why would you do that when they only lead to heartache and disappointment! The mystic has another way, a way of greater hope and positive change. Let Alanna illuminate for you the path of least resistance, and help you set 2020 up for the most successful (and happy) year (and decade) possible!

The end of 2019 and beginning of 2020 highlight a couple of major astrological events...things that should not go unnoticed by the mystic! This podcast previews what to look for, and arms you with knowledge you need to understand the purpose and place of the planets in the mystic's everyday life. Astrology is one of the great tools in the mystic's repertoire, and this podcast illustrates how the planets make us unique, while embodying archetypal human realities.