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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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.

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In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Ashton Szabo.

Ashton Szabo is the Co-Owner, Manager, and Lead Teacher at Alchemy Yoga & Meditation Center — one of the largest and most renowned yoga studios, meditation hubs, and wellness cafés in Ubud, Bali. Alchemy also has a thriving location in Uluwatu, with a brand-new studio opening soon in Canggu.

An incredibly gifted meditation teacher and yogi, Ashton blends the wisdom of Non-Dual Śaiva Tantra, mantra meditation, and a deeply embodied approach to mind, body, and spirit. His teachings bridge ancient tradition with modern insight, making them accessible to anyone seeking transformation.

In this conversation, we explore:

1:35 – Purpose & vision – Why you do what you do and what inspired your creations

7:36 – Lineage & roots – Where your teaching tradition comes from

8:30 – What is yoga? – Beyond postures, styles, or techniques

11:25 – Global suffering – How to understand and hold space for it

13:05 – Goddess traditions – What they offer us today

13:35 – The ego – Its role in growth and challenge

17:26 – Sameness & uniqueness – How yoga reveals both

19:59 – Asana as self-expression – Uncovering individuality through movement

23:31 – Understanding the mind – Its influence on perception

26:03 – Patanjali’s “Chitta Vritti Nirodhah” – Modern interpretation

27:31 – Empty mind? – Debunking the myth

28:22 – Immersion in being – Living fully in your experience

28:40 – Tradition vs. modern life – Bridging monastic styles with today’s world

31:04 – Mind as trap or liberation – Navigating fear and insight

34:45 – What is meditation? – Beyond the technique

35:34 – Pitfalls in meditation – When it becomes unhelpful

36:47 – Deeper self-connection – Tapping into your true self

37:26 – Where meditation matters most – Key moments of transformation

38:00 – The power of mantra – Why it works deeply

39:56 – When the mind resists – Working with mental obstacles

40:20 – What is divinity? – Defining and relating to the divine

42:47 – Awakening potential – Is it possible for everyone in this lifetime?

This episode is perfect for anyone curious about the deeper dimensions of yoga, meditation, spirituality, and self-realisation — and for those wanting to understand how ancient Tantric teachings can illuminate our modern search for meaning.

Connect with Ashton Instagram: @yogawithashton Website: Alchemy Yoga & Meditation Center

Upcoming 100-Hour Ether Meditation Teacher Training — Bali 📅 8th–20th September 2025 Learn more & register: Meditation Teacher Training Bali

In this episode we explore Dhyana – the 7th limb of Patanjali’s 8-limb path of yoga.

If Dharana is the practice of concentration, Dhyana is the effortless experience of meditation – a state of flow, absorption and stillness where awareness moves as one continuous stream.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Dhyana: meaning and purpose
• Dhyana vs Dharana
• Dhyana as flow state
• Hobbies vs meditation as access points
• Bhagavad Gita Wisdom
• How striving blocks Dhyana
• Practice and non-attachment in balance
• Signs of Dhyana
• Dhyana as the bridge to Samadhi

This episode helps de‑mystify Dhyana into something practical, tangible and deeply human.

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In this episode we step into the 6th limb of Patanjali’s eightfold path: Dharana – the practice of concentration.

This is where the yoga journey moves beyond preparation to the practise & experience of meditation.

Topics covered:

• A short breakdown of the eight-limb path of yoga
• Why most of us know yoga only through asana
• The mystery and misconceptions around the final 3 limbs
• Dharana – its meaning & purpose
• Dharana in today’s attention crisis
• Why “forgetting” is included in the design of meditation
• Turning forgetting into kindness and compassion
• How to choose an object for your meditation
• Practical ways to work with Dharana
• Integrating the fire of Tapas with softness and kindness
• From effort to effortless to arrive at Dhyana

Hopefully this episodes helps de-mystify the idea of dharana into something truly practical that can enhance not only your meditation practise but the way we move through life!

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In this episode, I sit down with renowned movement educator and yoga teacher Chris Fox to explore the deep connection between body, mind, and meditation.

Based in Ubud, Bali, Chris is a mobility specialist and the creator of The Fox Method. He leads trainings, immersions, workshops, and retreats around the world, guiding students into a more intelligent, embodied way of moving and living.

In our conversation, we dive into:

• The power of simplicity
• What the subtle body is and how to begin exploring your inner world
• The relationship between movement and stillness, and how they inform each other
• The mind-body connection and why movement can be a doorway to awareness
• The biggest barriers we face on the path of self-exploration
• The teachers and practices that shaped Chris’s own journey inward
• How the inner world can be as vast and expansive as the outer world
• The essence of The Fox Method

If you’re interested in yoga, meditation, embodiment, or the art of mindful movement, this conversation is full of insight and inspiration.

Connect with Chris Fox: Instagram: @thisischrisfox

Upcoming Training: The Journey Within: Yintelligence Training Dec 1 – Dec 8, 2025 Yoga Barn, Ubud, Bali

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What does it mean to live yoga—not just practice it?

In this episode, I explore how yoga can become more than a mat-based ritual but a way of life; a path of awareness that reaches far beyond postures and breath into the very heart of daily life.

Topics covered:

• • Yoga as a philosophy of love

  • Three layers of union: self, others, and the infinite

  • Balancing practising yoga with living yoga

  • Where classical Tantra expands on traditional yoga

  • Two pathways: the inward journey and the return into life

  • Yoga as both a personal and collective healing journey

  • Love as our natural state and how practice reveals it

I believe, yoga and Meditation are not invitations to bypass the challenges and struggles of worldly life but instead, invitations to lean into life, to say yes to life and step deeper into our own heart so we can learn what it means to live from a state of love.

Hope you enjoy!

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📺 YouTube: ⁠Ash Brown Meditation⁠

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📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com

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