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Awaken to the Fire of Love Within Aug 24, 2017

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What is that call to awaken to the fire of love within us? How do we respond to that call? Join guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo and Anne Hillman, author of Awakening the Energies of Love: Discovering Fire for the Second Time, as they discuss how following this calling is an exhilarating, daring journey of adventure—a journey that is our soul’s destiny to take.

Freedom From Fear: Using Yoga Meditation to Heal Trauma Aug 17, 2017

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How can we heal from trauma and free ourselves from fear? Integrative Restoration, or iRest, is a form of Yoga Nidra Meditation that has been proven effective in helping people overcome post-traumatic stress disorder; reduce anxiety, insomnia, and depression; and maintain a lasting emotional and mental balance. Richard Miller, Ph.D., author of The iRest Program for Healing PTSD, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo for a conversation about the power of yoga meditation to help us heal from trauma and live a life of freedom. Tune in and find out how!

Getting in the Driver’s Seat: Manage Your Mood With Yoga Aug 10, 2017

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How can yoga help us manage our mood? What is the natural path to emotional well-being? The timeless mind-body teachings of yoga provide many practices that have been shown to improve our mood and emotions. On today's show, join Amy Weintraub, author of Yoga for Depression: A Compassionate Guide to Relieve Suffering Through Yoga, and regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they discuss how yoga puts us in the driver’s seat and shows us how to heal ourselves. Listen in and learn tools that support us in living a life that is free from the suffering of anxiety and depression.

Put Out the Fire With Ayurveda and Yoga Jul 27, 2017

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How do the practices of Yoga and Ayurveda support our health and wellness? One answer can be found in scientific studies on inflammation. Inflammation plays a role in the development of many diseases, and studies show that Yoga and Ayurveda both have anti-inflammatory effects. Diana Lurie, Ph.D, Professor of Neuropharmacology at the University of Montana and editor in chief of The Ayurveda Journal of Health, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discuss the healing mechanisms of Yoga and Ayurveda. Tune in and find out how these two ancient sciences can prevent and heal disease in our modern world.

Awakening to Our Inner Stillness: The Healing Power of Music Jul 20, 2017

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How does music heal the wounds of our hearts? Listening to music can touch us at a deep level and reveal the peace within us. Join award-winning composer Gary Malkin and regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo to discover what music might bring to your contemplative practice. Tune in and learn how the power of sound can heal your heart’s weariness from the stresses of our world.

Find Inner Peace and Share It Jul 13, 2017

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How do we bring the inner peace we find in meditation into the wider world? What actions can we take that make a difference? Join Philip Hellmich, director of peace at the Shift Network, and regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo, as they discuss the balance between cultivating our inner life and activating a path of service in the world. Tune in and be inspired to act for peace in your everyday life.

Live Your Authentic Life Jun 22, 2017

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What are the truly essential aspects of living? How do we recognize and invest in them? How can we expand our self-definition to include both being and doing? Join Toinette Lippe, author of Caught in the Act: Reflections on Being, Knowing, and Doing, and regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo as they discuss the search for an authentic life. Tune in for a discussion of the humility and courage that allows us to live fully and not get “caught in the act”!

Vedic Counseling: Universal Wisdom for Health and Happiness Jun 15, 2017

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How can the wisdom of the Vedas help us bring greater consciousness, creativity, and happiness to our lives today? Yoga, Ayurveda, and Jyotish (Vedic astrology) are all sciences that arise from the Vedas. Vedic counseling brings together these approaches to help us live a life of health, happiness, and spiritual growth. Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, Ayurvedic physician, author of The Hot Belly Diet, and coauthor of The Art and Science of Vedic Counseling, joins regular guest host Dr. Laurel Trujillo for a conversation about discovering the universal truths within the Vedas. Tune in to find out how the wisdom of the Vedas can support us in our modern world.

Removing the Obstacles: Unclutter Your Mind and Your Life Jun 01, 2017

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How much impact does our environment have on our spiritual practice? Do you find it difficult to let go of the things that clutter your space, impede your efficiency, and bog down your joy? Find out how easy it can be to clear a space in your life for more peace, more love, and joy. Start by joining Yogacharya O’Brian and Andrew Mellen, organizational expert, public speaker, and No. 1 best-selling author of Unstuff Your Life! as they explore these questions and shine a light on a simple way to get and stay organized.

Awakening Shakti: The Flow of Divine Grace May 18, 2017

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How can we enliven the transformational power within us to energize our life and help us progress on our spiritual path? Shakti, the energy of the Mother Goddess, is the force that manifests the universe and drives our spiritual awakening. Yogini Shambhavi, codirector of the American Institute of Vedic Sudies and author of two books on the Mother Goddess, joins Yogacharya Ellen Grace O’Brian for a conversation about awakening the universal Shakti power within us. Tune in to kindle the grace of the Goddess within your own heart.

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