The Sivana Podcast

Goddess traditions have been suppressed by the patriarchy for hundreds, if not thousands of years. What treasures were lost with the Goddess? Thanks in large part to living Goddess traditions from India, the sacred feminine is making a huge comeback in the world. What can the Goddess traditions teach us about life and the beyond? How can these radically life affirming traditions alter our experience of every day life?

The search for a spiritual teacher is a timeless quest for the spiritual seeker. What is the importance of having a spiritual teacher, and how does one go about finding one? How can you differentiate charlatans from true masters? What are some of the intricacies of the teacher-student relationship? Join us with psychotherapist, author and teacher, Greg Bogart, as we discuss the dynamics of the student-teacher relationship and its relevancy on the spiritual path, especially in our modern day and age.

The Human Design system is a synthesis of several ancient systems, integrating aspects of Astrology, the I Ching, the Chakras, and the Kabbalah. In this episode we chat with experts Chetan Parykyn and Carola Eastwood, about the Human Design system and how it can help you navigate your daily life. How we can use it to get to know ourselves and others? Will it help with our relationships? We'll explore these ideas and more in this mind expanding episode!

Most people are familiar with the seven chakra system, but is it the only one? Is the oldest? Where does the seven chakra system come from and does Patanjali's Yoga Sutra ever mention the word chakra? If you have been wanting to know more about the chakra system, this episode will answer many of your questions!

It's easy to get stuck thinking that in order to help people you need more time, more money, more help yourself... But being kind doesn't need to cost anything that you don't already have. Perhaps you've heard the phrase: think globally, act locally. Well, we don't need to save the entire world or create a coalition of compassion; we can start with simple acts of kindness with the people we encounter in our daily lives. Kindness itself can be a spiritual practice.

The Heart of Recognition is a sublime 11th Century Tantric text that beautifully synthesizes many threads within the Tantric traditions. Join us with Scholar, Teacher, Yogi and Author, Christopher "Hareesh" Wallis as we dive into this incredible text and explain its importance within the context of both the ancient and modern practices and understandings of yoga. We discuss why these understandings are important today, how these teachings can apply to our modern lives, and much more!

No, this episode is not about nudity, but rather begs the question of what it means to be brave in the face of vulnerability and fear. Fear is a human trait known to us all, but the real question is what do we do with fear? Do we let it consume us? Stifle us? Or use it as the very fuel to propel us further. Join us with Emily Ann Peterson, musician, teacher, author, and host of the Bare Naked Bravery podcast, as we discuss what it means to be brave in the world today.

Many cultures across time have understood and valued breathing and meditation. Taoism and Yoga also pay particular attention to saliva. But why? Did you know there is a connection between stress and dry mouth? Between your parasympathetic nervous system and saliva? A Scientist at the Medical University of South Carolina has been researching what's in our saliva, and what changes happen during meditation and breathing exercises.

With yoga's gaining popularity in the West, how do we approach some of the lofty claims about yoga? How do we know what's actually true versus what's a false or unproven claim? Join us as we chat with Ariana Rabinovitch, yoga teacher and co-author of Exposing Yoga Myths: Vol 1., as we discuss some of the more prevalent myths within modern postural yoga as it's practiced in the West.

Do you struggle with money? While a lot of people talk about abundance, before you can change your relationship to money, you have to explore why you struggle with money in the first place. Do you have a basic financial literacy? How organized are you with your finances and what sorts of healthy financial habits do you have in place? Join us with Lindsay Sacks, as we discuss financial freedom and talk about multi-layered approaches to healing your relationship with money.

For many, our inner critic can routinely sabotage our life and relationships, constantly telling us that we are never good enough... Can we quiet this inner critic? Is it a voice worth integrating? And how do mindfulness and compassion impact our relationship with both the inner and outer critic? Join us as we chat with meditation teacher and therapist, Mark Coleman, about ways to work with our inner critic to help us live more joyous and prosperous lives.

Greek Philosophers are often praised for their intellect and logic, but what if there was a deeper, more spiritual side to these great thinkers that's not often taught in schools? Greek Philosophers not only had contact with, but sought out yogis, sages, and teachers from Indian, Egyptian, and Persian cultures. They practiced meditation, vegetarianism, and often believed in concepts of karma and reincarnation.

Are you a procrastinator or perfectionist? What happens when you feel stuck and unable to move forward? The truth is, we all feel stuck from time to time, but what can we do to move past it? Join us with Sam Bennett, as she describes tools to help us when we feel overwhelmed, stagnant, or frustrated. We also discuss the importance of self care, goal setting, boundaries, and more.

What is actually happening when we breathe? Chances are, that if you've been to a yoga class, you've heard that we don't breath enough. But what if that's not entirely accurate? What if taking a deep breath isn't what you think it is or what you actually need? Doesa breath through the nose effect us differently than a breath through the mouth? Join us with author and teacher, Patrick McKeown, as we discuss these questions and more.

Singing and chanting have the power to affect us physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually, but where does one begin? Do you have to sing in Sanskrit or in another ancient language in order to receive the benefits of chanting? Join us in this episode as we talk with Girish, a world famous musician and teacher, about the power of chanting and how it can radically improve our lives.