Peter's Podcast

Yoking Experience and Understanding with Wendy Newton

In today's episode, join us for our morning discussion of yoga. We discuss Shiva-Shakti, the conceptual underpinnings of Nature and its expression as our experience. Coming into resonance with either one or both is a way to grow in understanding and appreciation of this wondrous up-and-down life we work and play in. Please support Peter's Podcast at patron.com/peterspodcast [https://patreon.com/peterspodcast]. It's how I support the activities of this pod. You can take classes and trainings live or online with Peter and Wendy at ishtayoga.com [https://ishtayoga.com]. Namaste!

Should a Yogi Be Concerned with Politics?

Today's episode answers the question, "In our contentious times, should a yogi be somehow above it all?" I received a comment that my discussion of politics in social media was disappointing. I respond with some thoughts based on the Bhagavad Gita, the Ramayana, and my own contemplation of the issue. I tried to make it general and not defensive. I hope you find it helpful. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon [https://patreon.com/peterspodcast]. You can take classes and training with Peter at ISHTA Yoga [https://ishtayoga.com]. Namaste

Tuning Your Instrument Using the Chakras

A discussion and meditation using the elemental model Tantra Yoga uses to describe experience. Explaining experience as an interaction of  earth, water, fire, air, and space allows us to adjust our energy quickly — we can see the elements at work in life, rather than having to analyze everything as having unique qualities. As a meditation tool, we can reset ourselves, much like rebooting our computer, to have the natural ability to change perspective from transcendent to engaging with our manifest world.  Enjoy the intro talk or stay for the whole meditation. Namaste Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon [https://patreon.com/peterspodcast]. You can also take classes or study deeper with Peter at ISHTA Yoga [https://ishtayoga.com].

Tips Yoga offers for Peace in Political Chaos

In today's episode, Wendy Newton and I talk about the playbook the administration is using to promote falsehoods. We then discuss the ways we can both stay concerned and stay healthy.  Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon.com [https://patreon.com/peterspodcast]. It's easy to send me a small token if you find these offerings valuable. 🙏🏻 Catch Peter and Wendy live or online at ISHTA Yoga [https://ishtayoga.com]. Namaste! p.s. regarding our reference to Three Dog Night's version of the lyrics to Dave Mason's song "Feelin' Alright": I gotta stop believin' in all your lies / 'Cause there's so much to do before I die

Joy in Every Experience w/Wendy Newton

Wendy Newton and I discuss a description of the "play of life" that yoga describes. By cultivating the right attitude, through practice, we can have a deep appreciation for whatever happens, whether your mind wants to call it happy or painful. We base our discussion on a quote from Tantra Illuminated, by Christopher Wallis [https://www.amazon.com/Tantra-Illuminated-Philosophy-Practice-Tradition/dp/0989761304/]. This episode of Peter's Podcast is also available as a video on YouTube. Check it out! Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon [https://patreon.com/peterspodcast], and thank you to those who already do! Find Peter in person or streaming at ISHTA Yoga [https://ishtayoga.com]. Namaste🙏🏻