https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shadow-to-self-by-acharya-shunya--4280653enSelf-ImprovementCopyright Acharya Shunyahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e8175d00107a1ae4de017e971b051153.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shadow-to-self-by-acharya-shunya--4280653Fri, 03 May 2024 01:22:31 +0000Acharya ShunyaAcharya Shunyasystems@acharyashunya.comJoin master spiritual teacher and best-selling author, Acharya Shunya on her new show, Shadow to Self. She'll help you understand the universal coexistence of light and darkness within each and every one of us, share real-life stories, and explore...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-luminous-self-a-dialogue-with-author-tracee-stanley--5738301993404554-e147-411e-8262-aa2ecad7e7e3Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:43:55 +0000Acharya ShunyaIn this enlightening conversation, Tracee Stanley, the author of the bestselling book "Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity," joins podcast host Acharya Shunya, a three-time bestselling author and esteemed Vedic teacher....3027awakeningself,divinity,enlightenment,podcast,podcasters,spiritualawakening,spirituality,vedantacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anchored-but-unstuck-in-conversation-with-teacher-author-and-musician-david-nichtern--56724775c4b32d5d-f73f-45b6-8e21-4e8b61075b0bThu, 07 Sep 2023 13:00:00 +0000Acharya ShunyaJoin Acharya Shunya in conversation with David Nichtern is a senior Buddhist teacher who has practiced meditation for over 40 years. He was an early student of Tibetan master Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche and teaches Buddhist principles through his Dharma...3735awakening,meditation,spiritualawakening,spirituality,spiritualteachercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-does-ayurveda-enables-health-despite-poor-prognosis--53462321www.AcharyaShunya.com]]>0c24c91e-48de-4fed-89bc-c758eac2aaa2Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000Acharya ShunyaAyurveda, the ancient Vedic system of health and healing is often able to deliver results despite a poor prognosis. How does that happen? How can you intellectually align with classic wisdom to benefit from the deepest promise of Ayurveda? What are...www.AcharyaShunya.com]]>2215cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vedic-mythology-metaphysical-guidance-for-your-inner-journey--531094923162d938-f867-4d6e-9a0c-d17daaa5e790Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000Acharya Shunya Vedic mythology which is timeless and teaches us about ourselves, from beyond  culture, religion and gender. These myths are tales of characters who never existed, and yet the characters who variously embody shades of light and darkness, are eternal...1509ancientindia,selfconsideration,selfdevelopment,selfesteem,spiritualawakening,spirituality,successfullife,vedas,vedicmythologycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/awaken-the-unstuck-dimension-within-you--526934849a3f220c-d82b-4bad-a75c-563eb16f609fFri, 10 Feb 2023 13:51:58 +0000Acharya ShunyaIn this episode, Vedic Scholar and author of best selling book Sovereign Self clarifies how in each one of us we have a dimension that lives inside space and time constructs and occupies a story and a dimension that is beyond space and time and any...1985anxiety,consciousness,empowerment,enlightenment,fearless,masterspiritualteacher,selfcare,selfdevelopment,sovereignself,universe,vedantacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/activate-shree-goddess-lakshmi-s-wealth-grace-abundance--52518010ec4ca295-f20a-428c-a5ce-25ef20ae5094Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000Acharya ShunyaShree or Shri represents Goddess Lakshmi herself and her grace, splendour, beauty, wealth, affluence, prosperity, good luck.  Did you know that each embodied soul has a karmic quota of "Shree' to unpack in a given lifetime. Sadly, many of us are not...1715affluence,beauty,divinefeminine,goddess,lakshmi,prosperity,selfdevelopment,spiritualawakening,spirituality,successfullife,wealthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-be-fearless-in-facing-your-shadow--5236182111372c8f-ceb6-4568-8684-86c86be43a3bThu, 05 Jan 2023 14:30:00 +0000Acharya ShunyaIf you’re willing to believe that  your shadow isn’t just the scary, fearful, uncomfortable part of you, but your inner friend, you can start to feel comfortable sitting it down, asking some questions, and seeing it as your teacher. Whether the shadow...1506anxiety,consciousness,empowerment,enlightenment,fearless,higherself,masterspiritualteacher,selfdevelopment,stresscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unbound-claim-your-freedom-today--5226793176da177f-2768-4a34-b881-e504742577cbFri, 23 Dec 2022 15:26:11 +0000Acharya ShunyaLearn how to free yourself from your own negative, self-doubting and betraying mind. This timely episode is a soothing balm for our times. Discover how to embrace authenticity, self-love and rewrtie a life script of peace, clarity and purpose. This...1734cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enlightened-vulnerability-hope-amidst-hopelessness--52066507959f2548-3b1e-4ff7-972c-a71186a04b71Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:56:48 +0000Acharya ShunyaAcharya Shunya talks about being whole and coming into a relationship with the Shadow and the Self. Being human means accepting the co-existence of the appearance and the truth – this phenomenon she calls “Enlightened Vulnerability.” She instructs us...1424advaitavedanta,consciousness,dharma,empowerment,enlightenment,higherself,masterspiritualteacher,moksha,spirituality,stress,vedanta,vediccleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-embody-ahimsa-to-be-truly-powerful--5193894293f980a3-159d-45d7-a76c-b593ad30184dFri, 18 Nov 2022 12:23:42 +0000Acharya ShunyaThere is a deposit within all humans to be noble, considerate and above all, kind, because of who we truly are – the dharmic Self – and not what our ego thinks we are. Yet, we need reminders, because many times, we forget our deepest spiritual...2210ahimsa,dharma,divine,ego,mind,nonviolence,selfdevelopment,soulawakening,spiritualawakening,spirituality,vedicwisdomcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cultivate-excellence-for-a-goddess-blessed-life-today--51775436ff7a7277-a6e7-42ce-b664-870042852ed2Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000Acharya ShunyaIn this podcast, Vedic Scholar and bestselling author of Roar Like A Goddess, Acharya Shunya invites listeners on a quest for personal excellence in everything they do, for greater success and satisfaction in life. She explains how excellence is...2482excellence,goddess,lakshmi,relaxation,selfconsideration,selfdevelopment,selfesteem,spiritualawakening,spirituality,successfullifecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/diwali-special-decoding-the-ramayana-with-michael-sternfeld--51644871ebc4b3c7-03b4-48fd-ba9e-28e0c898f13bFri, 21 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000Acharya ShunyaIn the episode, Achara Shunya muses on the spiritual significance of Diwali - the Hindu Festival of Lights and delves deep into Ramayana, the epic story behind Diwali with Michael Sternfeld, MA, who is a distinguished scholar of Ramayana and also a...4066diwali,diwalistory,epicstory,hindufestival,ramayana,spiritualawakening,spiritualitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/self-respect-and-how-to-embody-it-like-a-goddess--514884705ebf6b75-004d-4f50-b14f-86337651d2acThu, 06 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000Acharya ShunyaRespecting yourself is a critical prerequisite to everything else such as self-esteem, self-love, self-consideration and even feeling worthy of fulfilling your needs and availing opportunities like everyone else. For many people, especially women,...2066goddess,relaxation,selfconsideration,selfdevelopment,selfesteem,selflove,spiritualawakening,spirituality,womenempowermentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-goddess-is-coming-celebrating-navratri-9-nights-of-feminine-grace-and-power--51352521cf97ac90-16d6-4d34-aa4c-4e9dfc0e3361Fri, 23 Sep 2022 04:26:56 +0000Acharya ShunyaThe Vedic festival of Navratri celebrates the Divine Mother as Goddess Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati, who are said to descend to the earth plane through moon rays, to destroy negativity and instill dharma and power in the hearts of all humans who...2251durga,energy,goddess,lakshmi,meditation,navratri,navratri2022,relaxation,retreat2022,saraswati,spiritualawakening,spirituality,vedascleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/colonial-trauma-feminist-roar-and-staking-the-goddess-claim--511053817898e94a-056e-4f2f-86c5-74bc705a2d9dThu, 01 Sep 2022 14:00:00 +0000Acharya ShunyaEmbracing the Inner Druga represents confidently riding the lion of colonialism, patriarchy and misogyny in the modern context, and becoming, not only defiant but invincible in your divine, goddess blessed life. In this power filled episode, Vedic...2332energy,goddess,relaxation,selfdevelopment,spiritualawakening,spirituality,vedas,womenempowermentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-deal-with-goddesses-mangos-and-handbags--509505341dd525fb-fd9b-4075-8917-05f08d6344f3Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000Acharya ShunyaGoddess Lakshmi can be experienced in a myriad of ways but does it include material goodies like mangoes and handbags too? Acharya Shunya says an unapologetic yes and shares the importance of aligning our human spiritual goals with our material...2084body,energy,goddess,mind,relaxation,selfdevelopment,soul,spiritualawakening,spiritualitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/come-roar-like-a-goddess-with-me--50813611aa67bc75-570f-4b91-a166-e76ed55eb0b2Thu, 04 Aug 2022 14:00:00 +0000Acharya ShunyaIn this episode, Vedic scholar, author and teacher Acharya Shunya unpacks what it means to roar like a goddess and why learning to roar is important for anyone who wants to lead a more empowered life. She talks about her newest book on this episode...3190energy,goddess,relaxation,selfdevelopment,spiritualawakening,spirituality,vedas,womenempowermentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ending-suffering-through-the-five-pillars-of-vedic-awakening--5049716634498d5e-d9e8-4abb-b99e-5a68e1132a04Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:00:00 +0000Acharya ShunyaVedic scholar and bestselling author Acharya Shunya has interpreted the ancient Vedic tradition to create her unique teaching on the five pillars of awakening. In this podcast, she provides step by step insight on the five pillars that help counteract...2695ancient,awakening,ayurveda,loneliness,spiritualawakening,suffering,tradition,vedas,vedicawakening,wisdomcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-the-7-blessings-of-human-experience--500390638c1497a0-cad0-4aec-9ecf-3a0308244553Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:02:26 +0000Acharya ShunyaIn this episode Acharya Shunya interviews Simran , a soul friend and a professional colleague who is publisher of 11:11 Magazine and host of 11:11 Talk Radio, who is releasing the first of her trilogy of powerful books on self-realization - LIVING:...3058ego,living,selfdevelopment,selfrealization,soulcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suffering-in-samsara-and-accessing-the-mother-goddesses--496765492f69f514-9d05-4c4b-ae96-28b898529474Thu, 05 May 2022 14:00:00 +0000Acharya ShunyaIn this hope inspiring episode, Vedic Master Acharya Shunya explains "Samsara", literally, a never-ending ocean of repeated births and deaths in a realm of impermanence, transience and loss. Samsara imposes a chronic sense of sorrow, apprehension,...2155birthanddeath,enlightenment,goddessdivinity,goddessenergy,hinduism,samsara,spiritualawakening,spirituality,vedanta,vedascleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-divinely-empty-self-and-mantra-on-inner-light--493562630ceb850a-7949-4be6-9ced-574b30ccae7dThu, 07 Apr 2022 16:26:47 +0000Acharya ShunyaIn this beautiful episode, Acharya Shunya takes listeners on a journey of her name 'Shunya' which means 'zero' as well as 'infinity' and why it is important to connect to  inner emptiness for infinite spiritual fullness in our daily life roles. She...1627divinity,enlightenment,goddessenergy,hinduism,spiritualawakening,spirituality,vedanta,vedascleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spirit-take-over-when-your-soul-intervenes-to-change-your-destiny--489395228498a97c-2a3e-483e-99eb-703c5cf51b28Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:29:39 +0000Acharya ShunyaHave you ever been surprised by your spiritual intuition and sudden emergence of soulful inner knowingness that when allowed to direct your choices, changes the direction of your entire life? In this episode, master spiritual teacher, lineage holder...1934cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/intentional-communication-and-guru-s-grace--48931750be979d33-0e04-47c6-8de4-fa3087227a12Fri, 04 Feb 2022 07:49:17 +0000Acharya ShunyaIn this episode Acharya Shunya explains the nature of intentional truth bearing communication and how it is connected to an ancient five-part definition of Yoga from the 4th century. She explains the role of a truth enabling Guru in any seekers life,...1965guru,shadow,spirituality,spiritualteacher,vedicspiritualitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sacred-transformation-story-awaken-your-sovereign-self--465286076e98d07b-4a41-4d19-9fe7-802cf30b7533Sat, 10 Jul 2021 15:00:00 +0000Acharya ShunyaVedic wisdom awakens the sovereign self and our capacity to heal. Guest student Mara Cummings shares her story of transformation from chronic digestive issues, anxiety, and depression to wellness of mind, body, and spirit. Acharya Shunya gifts us...2288guru,india,indianspirituality,nondualwisdom,philosophy,selfhelp,shadow,spirituality,vedanta,vedas,vedicspirituality,yoga,yogastudiescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sacred-transformation-story-discover-your-inner-sanctuary--46528608e67c8bf5-52ae-43e6-9edd-8b23432ac35aSun, 23 May 2021 02:32:53 +0000Acharya ShunyaListen for an episode of powerful, heartfelt exchange with guest student, Heather Davis. This second episode of the Sacred Transformation Series reorients the spirit from trauma victim to the real Self. Acharya Shunya invites the soul into radical...2940india,indianspirituality,nondualwisdom,philosophy,selfhelp,shadow,spirituality,vedanta,vedas,vedicspirituality,yoga,yogaglo,yogastudiescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shadow-of-fear-solidarity-with-our-asian-american-sisters-and-brothers--46528609
Shadow to Self stands in solidarity with AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) individuals.]]>68f96b3f-6e8f-460f-bdb7-60485a72ea67Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:45:46 +0000Acharya ShunyaOn March 16, 2021, a series of mass shootings occurred in Atlanta, Georgia where eight people were killed, six of whom were Asian women. Hate crimes against Asian-Americans have risen dramatically since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Acharya...
Shadow to Self stands in solidarity with AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) individuals.]]>1972india,indianspirituality,nondualwisdom,philosophy,shadow,spirituality,vedanta,vedas,vedicspirituality,yoga,yogaglo,yogastudiescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sacred-transformation-story-you-are-not-your-obstacles--4396939040aff34d-e51e-4bf9-8f70-b64102a55cffFri, 19 Mar 2021 20:31:03 +0000Acharya ShunyaYou are not your obstacles! Listen to witness raw, vulnerable conversations with Acharya Shunya and her students on our new Sacred Transformation Series. Acharya Shunya shares loving wisdom to Ozlem Tokman, an author, mother and Vedic spiritual...4003india,indianspirituality,nondualwisdom,philosophy,shadow,spirituality,vedanta,vedas,vedicspirituality,yoga,yogaglo,yogastudiescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/befriend-your-shadow-homage-to-baba-ayodhya-nath--43546744deb969fb-6f46-4798-b8e5-403efe5d5da7Fri, 19 Feb 2021 15:56:31 +0000Acharya ShunyaWe honor Baba Ayodhya Nath, Acharya Shunya's guru and grandfather, in this powerful episode as homage for his 121st birthday. Listen to discover how to befriend the shadow, how to find a qualified spiritual teacher in a world often beset with the...3806acharyashunya,babaayodhyanath,guru,hinduism,meditation,nondual,shadow,spirituality,spiritualteacher,vedicspirituality,vedicwisdom,yogacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trauma-to-truth-with-special-guest-felicia-tomasko--431361094f2de8cd-f49d-49f0-b491-692c67b1e409Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:34:38 +0000Acharya ShunyaWhat is the message of the shadow? In this episode, Felicia Tomasko discusses how to navigate our emotional and worldly shadows in the human body. She shares her personal story of healing breast cancer through breath and mantra of service. Felicia is...3434india,indianspirituality,nondualwisdom,shadow,spirituality,vedanta,vedas,vedicspirituality,yoga,yogaglocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unbound-claim-your-freedom-today--42346315b30b0d10-b5ea-4826-8138-af376f2cd56fSun, 06 Dec 2020 16:52:12 +0000Acharya Shunya1759advaitavedanta,bhagvadgita,body,consciousness,mind,nondualwisdom,personalgrowth,selfdevelopment,selfmastery,selfrealization,spirit,spirituality,yogaphilosophycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/happy-divali-new-year-access-your-inner-light--420705155bcea675-bf88-43c0-b5bd-228bef63d6caTue, 10 Nov 2020 02:11:16 +0000Acharya ShunyaA special episode, for Divali. In this episode, Acharya Shunya, delves into the spiritual and mythological significance of Divali. This is a magical podcast, with a special meditation. Tune in, and be ready to taken on a inner journey to joy!   May...2398awakening,bhagvadgita,divali,hinduphilosophy,mysticism,nonduality,spirituality,vedantacleanfull