MahaShivrati Pt. 2

Enlightenment

Enlightenment can seem like a far-off mystical concept in the modern world. Today, we'll hear Sadhguru bring the lofty ideas of enlightenment down to earth. Based on where you are right now, he points out a surprisingly simple method that, if relentlessly applied, can lead you to enlightenment. Later, Alison Murry - one of Sadhguru's full-time teachers and one of the initial residents of the Isha Institute of Inner-sciences in Tennessee - joins us to share her experiences teaching Sadhguru's programs, and what it's like for people to go from not meditating to meditating. In this episode, you'll explore: • Why Sadhguru says you shouldn't pursue enlightenment • Sadhguru's guidance on 1 simple method which can lead directly to enlightenment • What kind of shift happens to people when they start meditating • How Sadhguru's flagship 21-minute yoga practice can drastically move people forward in their lives in a short period of time

The Power of the Divine Feminine

Each of us have masculine and feminine dimensions within us, which are fundamental to our life. Did you know that Sadhguru has built energized spaces which can help both men & women harness the power of feminine energy for their own benefit? Today, we'll hear Sadhguru speak with Shekhar Kapur, globally recognized filmmaker, about the nature and power of feminine energy, and how it functions on a fundamental level in all of our lives. Later, Maa Shalini - a monk with Sadhguru's Isha Foundation who serves as a caretaker of Linga Bhairavi at the Isha Yoga Center, a very powerful, fierce and compassionate feminine form which supports all aspects of one's wellbeing – physical, material, and spiritual. In this episode, you'll explore: • The nature of sense perception, and why we see things the way we do • The significance of feminine energy in our lives and in the universe, from a scientific and logical perspective • How Maa Shalini went from a fundraising director in Chicago to a monk in India • What happens to people when they sit in the Linga Bhairavi abode, and what benefits it can bring in one's life

MahaShivrati Pt. 2

Many Indian festivals are thought of as religious in nature. Did you know that MahaShivRatri is designed based on a scientific understanding of the planet's effect on the human system? Today, we'll hear Sadhguru answer a question about why today's youth should care about an ancient, seemingly ritualistic festival like MahaShivRatri. Later, we are joined by 3 dedicated volunteers, including 2 monks, from the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, India, who have been involved in various aspects of the annual MahaShivRatri celebrations there, which has surpassed the Super Bowl in viewership. In this episode, you'll explore: • Why MahaShivRatriis not a religious festival, but one about gaining from the planetary position • Why millenials should care about MahaShivRatri • How monks prepare for MahaShivRatri • A preview of what it's like to be a full-time volunteer at Isha Yoga Center This episode includes AI-generated content.

MahaShivrati Pt.1

Many Indian festivals are thought of as religious in nature. Did you know that MahaShivRatri is designed based on a scientific understanding of the planet's effect on the human system? Today, we'll hear Sadhguru speak scientific significance of MahaShivRatri, including the benefits of keeping one's spine vertical throughout the night. Later, we are joined by 3 dedicated volunteers, including 2 monks, from the Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore, India, who have been involved in various aspects of the annual MahaShivRatri celebrations there, which has surpassed the Super Bowl in viewership. In this episode, you'll explore: • How Indian festivals and rituals are scientific in nature, and relevant to the youth • The benefits of staying awake on MahaShivRatri • Stories from people who went from corporate jobs to becoming full-time volunteers, supporting "the biggest celebration on the planet without alcohol and drugs" • What happens behind-the-scences at Isha Yoga Center

Save Soil

Did you know over half of the world's agricultural soil is already degraded? Today, we'll hear Sadhguru speak with Trevor Noah, on The Daily Show, about the soil crisis and his latest environmental movement, Save Soil. The movement has reached over 4 billion people, largely thanks to Sadhguru's 100-day, 30,000km motorcycle journey from London to India in 2022, where he held hundred's of rallies and meetings with policymakers in 27 countries. Later, Jyoti Jankowski - a volunteer with Sadhguru's Isha Foundation who serves as the Strategy & Operations Lead in North America for Conscious Planet, which encompasses Save Soil - joins the show to share the journey behind this volunteer-driven movement. In this episode, you'll explore: • If Trevor Noah knew about the soil crisis, and what questions he had for Sadhguru • Why Sadhguru, a yogi and mystic, is involved in environmental intiatives • How many fewer nutrients are in your food today compared to 100 years ago • How the Governor of California responded upon learning about Save Soil