Peter's Podcast

We're off to class for a talk and a meditation on the granthis, with a nod to Tay Tay.

Wendy and I share some insights from our New Year's special class on drishti and perspective.

I mention a podcast episode and quote Dr. Mark Leary. The podcast is Finding Mastery 12/27/2023 .

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You can take class and workshops with Peter. Find the full list of links here.

You can find Wendy at ISHTA Yoga and Ascend Center in Cold Spring.

Peter talks Ayurveda, the Indian science of health, with Naomi Edwards. 

Naomi is a Holistic Health Practitioner who specializes in Ayurveda, Yoga and Plant Medicine. Her passion is to share the knowledge of these ancient practices and give people the education of preventative health in a joyful way. She is the founder of Hillabrant Holistics, an Ayurvedic wellness studio and apothecary. It is a place to heal and to be empowered to take ownership of your health and well being. Naomi Edwards is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, a 500 hour RYT Yoga and Meditation Teacher with many specialties, and a Certified Aromatherapist. Learn more at www.hillabrantholistics.com or on socials @hillabrantholistics

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Today we go to ISHTA Meditation class for a fusion meditation of kriya yoga and gratitude practice. Enjoy! There is 18 minutes of silence in the middle, followed by a practice of mantra and mudra to bring inspiration from your meditation back into living.

Enjoy, and happy Thanksgiving.

Namaste

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Take the upcoming meditation training with Alan Finger, Sarah Finger, and Peter; or take a class online or in person at ISHTA Yoga.

Wendy Newton and I discuss the practical importance of subtle body, spiritual practices in addition to taking care of business out in the physical world.

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Know a video gamer you wish would take care of their wellness, including yoga and meditation? Check out FITGMR.

Namaste.

Today, we go to meditation class at ISHTA Yoga for a meditation that helps make sense of our turbulent world. You can listen to the intro or join in the meditation. There are 20 minutes of silence in the meditation itself.

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May there be peace on earth.

Namaste

Greetings from Romania! In today's episode, I talk about the why, how, and tips about our favorite topic of real yoga: meditation. I'm talking to gamers who are competing 150 miles from the Ukrainian border. With 120 countries represented here, the only war they are focused on is happening onscreen, and it's wonderful to watch so many nationalities together.

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Talk to you soon. Namaste.

In this episode, I interview Mona Sobhani, PhD, the author of Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist's Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe. (available at https://monasobhaniphd.com/book/) We discuss Dr. Sobhani's survey of the abundant research on divination, reincarnation, and other topics typically called "spiritual." We also talk about the capabilities and limitations of neuroscience to describe and explain mental phenomena. Dr. Sobhani speaks about her own journey from a mainstream science background to a wider framework while still holding to her scientific skepticism. The video version of this episode of Peter's Podcast is on YouTube/@peterspodcast. Please support Peter's Podcast at https://patreon.com/peterspodcast You can take class with Peter at https://ishtayoga.com #yoga #meditation #neuroscience

In this episode, I parse the notion of equanimity in a world where we all experience emotion.

Please join me and Wendy Newton at our day retreat Fresh Air Friday on July 7. Details here. 

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Namaste!

In this episode, Wendy and I are getting excited about you joining us for a day of yoga, meditation, and nature on the first Fridays of summer. Hosted by Ascend Center + Collective on Main Street in the Village of Cold Spring. Details and a link to each date are at https://linktr.ee/peterferko.

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In this episode, I indulge my love of music to share a mixed-genre playlist. The full songs are available at the links below or wherever you get music. The podcast episode includes my critiques/comments on the songs. This episode is also available on YouTube as a video. Check it out!

Listen on Tidal. Tidal was created by Jay-Z and a dozen musicians as an alternative to other platforms to help musicians and to provide CD+ quality. There is a free version, or you can upgrade for higher resolution versions of songs.

Listen on Spotify. There is a free version or you can upgrade.

I spend lots of time making Peter's Podcast, and my only funding is your generous support on Patreon. Please contribute if you can. 

I mention in this episode how much I gain from public radio stations like WFUV in New York and KCRW in Santa Monica. Please support your local public radio stations. They are one strong source of independent, non-market based culture in America.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Please come join me and Wendy in Cold Spring this season for Fresh Air Fridays. Details here.

In this episode, I speak with Katrina Repka. Katrina is an ISHTA Yogiraj (master) who has led classes, workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings in her home in London and beyond. She is the co-author with Alan Finger of Breathing Space: Twelve Lessons for the Modern Woman and Chakra Yoga: Balancing Energy for Physical, Spiritual, and Mental Well-being.You can take class with Katrina online at ISHTAYoga.com.

Wendy Newton and I are hosting 4 day-long retreats this Spring and Summer. Join us for Fresh Air Fridays, the first friday of May-August at Ascend Center in Cold Spring, New York. Links to info and registration at https://linktr.ee/peterferko

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We head to meditation class for the eponymous ISHTA practice: ISHTA Diksha. This practice, based on a kriya from Paramahansa Yogananda and refined by Alan Finger moves you efficiently into and out of  meditation. Diksha means "initiation" and refers to this practice as a bedrock practice at ISHTA Yoga. Have a listen to the intro, and join in the meditation if you like.

You can join Peter for meditation classes or look into training at ISHTA Yoga in person or online at ISHTAYoga.com

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In this episode (which is also available on video at YouTube), Stephen Mark and I discuss tantra and several other topics in preparation for my workshop this weekend. You can attend the workshop in person or online by going to ISHTAYoga.com.

What Is Yoga and Why Do We Do It? A deep dive for practitioners and teachers.
Sunday, April 2, 12:15–5:00
Online and in-person 
info at ISHTAYoga.com

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In this episode, I talk to Wendy Newton about "sacred listening," a phrase she's using to describe how to learn more about how we relate to self and other. Check out Wendy's deep understanding of the Yoga Sutras and somatic energy work here and at her upcoming workshop at ISHTA Yoga. The workshops is a multi-part learning and practice experience offered in-person and online beginning Friday March 24.

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Namaste!

In this episode, we go to meditation class. By the way, you can join my classes at ISHTA Yoga in person or online. I got a couple requests for a recording of this Sat Yam meditation from people who were there, so here is the whole practice for you. Enjoy!

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Namaste.

In this episode, Wendy Newton and I show up on video to discuss happiness, "santosha" and practice. We tackle the difference between wanting something and getting it, about accepting reality versus settling for something inadequate. 

See what we look like on YouTube or check the audio only version here. 

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Wendy Newton and I discuss the Kleshas, or "obstacles" that challenge our practice, but make our life what it is!

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Take class, workshops or training with me (and Wendy!) at ISHTA Yoga, online or in person.

Namaste.

In this episode, ISHTA teacher, actor, and software engineer Stephen Mark and I discuss "sankalpa," or intention, that aligns with your purpose. We touch on a lot of topics around the nature of goals, career hopes, and the unique attitude tantra yoga brings to the mix.

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Wendy and I discuss a quote from one of our early teachers, Mark Whitwell. It's about the relationship between our actual experience and all our thoughts about it. We also share thoughts about finding the right practice for yourself, and about the thing to keep in mind when marketing yoga.

NEW: You can view this episode as a video: https://www.youtube.com/@peterspodcast

You can catch Wendy's new class and my classes, too online or in person at ISHTA Yoga.

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