In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Cirak.

Cirak a renowned spiritual teacher, author, public speaker, and host of worldwide retreats. Cirak has written four influential books on meditation, spirituality, God, and mindfulness, with more on the way, and his teachings have inspired thousands around the world.

✨ In Part 1, we explore:

2:30 - What are thoughts?

4:30 - Where thoughts come from?

7:40 - What does it mean to identify with thought

10:06 - How to disentangle self from thought

11:45 Law of Impermanence (Aniche)

12:40 Thought Balloons

13:05 Rationality of spirituality

13:45 - The futility of trying to predict life

15:03 - What is the mind?

16:25 - Creating harmony within your mind

18:10 - The difference be manifesting and controlling

21:05 - What is meditation

23:40 - Life’s design

24:05 - How acceptance moves you forward

25:00 - The power of acceptance

This conversation is both profound and practical — touching on timeless wisdom from yoga and meditation while offering insights you can apply to daily life.

If you’ve ever wondered how to quiet the mind, connect with your intuition, or understand the deeper journey of consciousness, this episode with Cirak will leave you inspired.

Connect with Cirak:

📲 Instagram: @cirakteachings

🌐 Website: cirak.com

📖 Book: The Five Levels of Awareness: A Manual for Finding Purpose

🌊 Retreat: Ocean Retreat, Bali — Dec 7–14, 2025

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Amazing Day by Iris Young https://uppbeat.io/track/iros-young/amazing-day

Join Ash in this Easy-to-Follow-Along Guided Meditation Practise!

Perfect if you are new to meditation or just looking for a soft inward place to land.

In this practice, Ash shares one of the easiest techniques to begin your meditation journey, no experience needed.

All you need is a quiet space, a comfortable seat or cushion, and 15 minutes just for yourself.

So with that being said… get comfy, settle in and enjoy this moment of calm.

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In this episode I sit down with Jana Johnson.

Jana is a psycho-spiritual therapist and founder of her own healing centre, Jana began her path in foundational psychology before feeling an undeniable pull toward something greater than the mind.

Her exploration led her into the deep study of metaphysical study, South American earth-based practices, Buddhism, Universal Science of Mind, Gestalt Therapy, Jungian Dreamwork, Master-level Reiki, and intuitive energy work.

In this episode we cover:

5:03 – What is spirituality?

6:11 – How Tantra guides the right use of energy

11:02 – The practice of devotion

12:09 – Understanding cosmic intelligence

14:25 – How loss of connection to spirit impacts meaning, belonging, and inner connection

17:30 – The root cause of suffering in the world

20:50 – The nature of oneness

23:30 – The mind and how it shapes perception of self and world

25:19 – How expression becomes clouded through the chakras

29:30 – Unlearning as the path to wisdom

30:55 – The body’s role in awakening

31:55 – Living with “one foot on earth, one foot in the spiritual realm”

33:08 – Balancing worldly life with spiritual life

35:35 – Awareness vs. consciousness

35:55 – What it means to be in a higher state of consciousness

44:40 – A practical way to experience your energy body

46:49 – Jana’s personal experiences with her two teachers: an Indian Baba and a Dzogchen Lama

57:29 – The most powerful meditation techniques she recommends

• This is a deep and expansive conversation for anyone curious about the intersection of mind, body, and spirit, and how these realms shape our path to wholeness.

🙏 Stay Connected & Explore More:

📸 Instagram: @ashleybrown412

📺 YouTube: Ash Brown Meditation

🎙 Spotify: Ash Brown Meditation Show

🌐 Website: ashbrownmeditation.com

📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com