Podmasana - Global Spirituality & Timeless Wisdom Podcast
Podmasana Media
10 episodes
13 hours ago
Podmasana is a spirituality and meditation podcast exploring the world's wisdom traditions—from Buddhism and Hinduism to Sufism, Christian mysticism, Indigenous teachings, and beyond. Host Brendon Orr brings you in-depth conversations with spiritual teachers, scholars, monks, yogis, meditation guides, and wisdom keepers about ancient practices, sacred texts, and contemplative paths.
Each episode examines topics ranging from the Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta philosophy, Buddhist meditation and mindfulness practices, yoga's spiritual roots, Kumbh Mela and sacred pilgrimages, the eight limbs of yoga, breathwork and pranayama, mantra and chanting, energy healing traditions, mystical poetry, consciousness studies, and how timeless spiritual wisdom applies to modern life.
Whether you're a dedicated practitioner, spiritual seeker, comparative religion student, or simply curious about meditation and contemplative living, discover authentic voices bridging academic rigor with transformative personal insight.
Featured guests include mathematicians exploring Gandhian philosophy, doctors awakening amidst life's challenges, therapists integrating somatic healing with energy work, yoga teachers navigating tradition and innovation, and educators reimagining learning as spiritual practice.
Join us in exploring consciousness, personal transformation, and the universal threads of human spirituality.
New full episodes currently release every other Wednesday for the public and 3 days in advance for Podmasana+ members. Previews for each upcoming episode release a week in advance. Follow and subscribe in your preferred podcast player for the best listening experience and weekly wisdom.
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Podmasana is a spirituality and meditation podcast exploring the world's wisdom traditions—from Buddhism and Hinduism to Sufism, Christian mysticism, Indigenous teachings, and beyond. Host Brendon Orr brings you in-depth conversations with spiritual teachers, scholars, monks, yogis, meditation guides, and wisdom keepers about ancient practices, sacred texts, and contemplative paths.
Each episode examines topics ranging from the Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta philosophy, Buddhist meditation and mindfulness practices, yoga's spiritual roots, Kumbh Mela and sacred pilgrimages, the eight limbs of yoga, breathwork and pranayama, mantra and chanting, energy healing traditions, mystical poetry, consciousness studies, and how timeless spiritual wisdom applies to modern life.
Whether you're a dedicated practitioner, spiritual seeker, comparative religion student, or simply curious about meditation and contemplative living, discover authentic voices bridging academic rigor with transformative personal insight.
Featured guests include mathematicians exploring Gandhian philosophy, doctors awakening amidst life's challenges, therapists integrating somatic healing with energy work, yoga teachers navigating tradition and innovation, and educators reimagining learning as spiritual practice.
Join us in exploring consciousness, personal transformation, and the universal threads of human spirituality.
New full episodes currently release every other Wednesday for the public and 3 days in advance for Podmasana+ members. Previews for each upcoming episode release a week in advance. Follow and subscribe in your preferred podcast player for the best listening experience and weekly wisdom.
Thoughts, The Power of Your Mind ft. Pete Allman | Podmasana | Ep. 2
Podmasana - Global Spirituality & Timeless Wisdom Podcast
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Thoughts, The Power of Your Mind ft. Pete Allman | Podmasana | Ep. 2
Everything starts with a thought. But what if those thoughts are the architects of your reality, the silent sculptors of your destiny?
Pete Allman, psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, joins us to explore his book "Thoughts: The Power of Your Mind"—a unique alphabetical journey through wisdom from Aristotle to Gary Zukav. Each chapter pairs a provocative quote with practical insights drawn from Pete's work guiding clients through anxiety, depression, personal growth, and relationship challenges.
We explore powerful ideas: Aristotle's wisdom about entertaining thoughts without accepting them, Buddha's teaching that we become what we think, Einstein's insight that we can't solve problems with the thinking that created them. Through quotes from Gandhi, Jesus, Maya Angelou, Tina Turner, Oprah Winfrey, and even Yoda, Pete illuminates how belief shapes capacity and reality.
Pete's message is both empowering and challenging: like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, we possess the power to transform our lives, but first we must understand that the mind is "a wonderful servant, but a dangerous master if left unexamined." Drawing from Eastern philosophy that has informed his spiritual journey and therapeutic practice, Pete invites us to become our own gurus—to consciously connect our intentions with our experiences.
From understanding the two sources of thoughts, to processing fear's path to suffering, to applying ancient wisdom to contemporary global conflicts, this conversation offers practical tools for creating the life you want by mastering the most powerful force you possess: your mind.
Topics: Thought patterns, belief systems, consciousness, psychotherapy, Eastern philosophy, personal transformation, anxiety, depression, mindfulness, authentic power, intentional living
About Podmasana: Podmasana explores the evolution and history of ancient mindfulness, spiritual practices, and wisdom traditions, fostering learning, self-discovery, and collective growth through researched history, expert interviews, and personal narratives. Our vision is to create a global community of spiritually aware and mindful individuals inspired by those leading the way to a more connected and enlightened world.
Upcoming Episodes:
Making the Gita Accessible
From Grief to Grace: A Doctor's Spiritual Awakening
The Refuge of Practice and Teaching: Yoga, Trauma, and Self-Compassion
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Podmasana - Global Spirituality & Timeless Wisdom Podcast
Podmasana is a spirituality and meditation podcast exploring the world's wisdom traditions—from Buddhism and Hinduism to Sufism, Christian mysticism, Indigenous teachings, and beyond. Host Brendon Orr brings you in-depth conversations with spiritual teachers, scholars, monks, yogis, meditation guides, and wisdom keepers about ancient practices, sacred texts, and contemplative paths.
Each episode examines topics ranging from the Bhagavad Gita and Vedanta philosophy, Buddhist meditation and mindfulness practices, yoga's spiritual roots, Kumbh Mela and sacred pilgrimages, the eight limbs of yoga, breathwork and pranayama, mantra and chanting, energy healing traditions, mystical poetry, consciousness studies, and how timeless spiritual wisdom applies to modern life.
Whether you're a dedicated practitioner, spiritual seeker, comparative religion student, or simply curious about meditation and contemplative living, discover authentic voices bridging academic rigor with transformative personal insight.
Featured guests include mathematicians exploring Gandhian philosophy, doctors awakening amidst life's challenges, therapists integrating somatic healing with energy work, yoga teachers navigating tradition and innovation, and educators reimagining learning as spiritual practice.
Join us in exploring consciousness, personal transformation, and the universal threads of human spirituality.
New full episodes currently release every other Wednesday for the public and 3 days in advance for Podmasana+ members. Previews for each upcoming episode release a week in advance. Follow and subscribe in your preferred podcast player for the best listening experience and weekly wisdom.
