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 ...
Nov 28, 2023•41 min•Season 6Ep. 181
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 Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon . Take the upcoming meditation training with Alan Finger, Sarah Finger, and Peter; or take a class online or in person at ISHTA Yoga....
Nov 22, 2023•59 min•Season 6Ep. 180
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. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon . You can take class online and in-person with Peter (and Wendy!) at ISHTA Yoga . Know a video gamer you wish would take care of their wellness, including yoga and meditation? Check out FITGMR . Namaste....
Oct 29, 2023•44 min•Season 6Ep. 179
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. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon . May there be peace on earth. Namaste
Oct 13, 2023•48 min•Season 6Ep. 178
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. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon ! Talk to you soon. Namaste.
Aug 28, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 177
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 f...
Jun 29, 2023•47 min•Season 6Ep. 176
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 . Thank you for supporting Peter's Podcast on Patreon . Namaste!
Jun 05, 2023•25 min•Season 6Ep. 175
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 . Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon .
May 10, 2023•18 min•Season 6Ep. 174
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 resolutio...
Apr 30, 2023•27 min•Season 6Ep. 173
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 fo...
Apr 24, 2023•55 min•Season 6Ep. 172
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 Peter's Podcas...
Apr 10, 2023•58 min•Season 6Ep. 171
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 Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon...
Mar 28, 2023•35 min•Season 6Ep. 170
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. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon Namaste!...
Mar 22, 2023•15 min•Season 6Ep. 169
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! Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon . Namaste.
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 168
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. Please consider supporting Peter's Podcast on Patreon . You can take class with Wendy or Peter online or in person at ISHTA Yoga ....
Feb 26, 2023•24 min•Season 6Ep. 167
Wendy Newton and I discuss the Kleshas, or "obstacles" that challenge our practice, but make our life what it is! Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon . Take class, workshops or training with me (and Wendy!) at ISHTA Yoga , online or in person. Namaste.
Feb 02, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 166
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. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon . You can see some episodes of Peter's Podcast on YouTube @peterspodcast . Join me for class online or in person at ISHTA Yoga....
Jan 16, 2023•49 min•Season 6Ep. 165
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 . Please support Peter's Podcast at Patre...
Jan 08, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 164
In this episode, we go to class at ISHTA Yoga for a New Year's meditation. Enjoy the talk at the beginning and stay for the granthi meditation practice. By the way, you can attend regular classes with me live or via Zoom at ISHTAYoga.com . Happy New Year!
Jan 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 163
In this episode, Stephen Mark and I discuss antar karana, or learning to sense inwardly. We recorded this just before I headed to Australia and Bali to teach, as the season in New York covers the last month before the winter solstice. We touch on how yoga relates to acting, as Stephen trained as an actor, and on how work and other activities and relationships benefit from yoga practice. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon . And please check out video versions of Peter's Podcast on YouTube ...
Dec 18, 2022•48 min•Season 6Ep. 162
Wendy Newton and I compare thoughts on meditation, including mindfulness practice and yoga meditation. We touch on neuroscience, religion, samadhi, and more! This podcast episode is also a video on YouTube. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon .
Nov 20, 2022•35 min•Season 6Ep. 161
It's a new media world (again) and Peter's Podcast is going video! Episodes will still appear here as podcasts, but if you want to see what Wendy Newton and I look like when we're talking, you have that option, too! Watch Peter's Podcast on Youtube . In this episode, we elaborate on the practice of the Yamas and Niyamas described in Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Drawing on Tantra of the Yoga Sutras by Alan Finger and Wendy Newton and Wendy's Unbound Yoga Sutras trainings at ISHTA Yoga , we help clari...
Nov 09, 2022•32 min•Season 6Ep. 160
Today I talk about mantra with delightful yogi/actor/tech pro Stephen Mark. We talk about how mantras work, how to use them, and how they fit into a yoga practice. During the episode, I mention an ecologist. His name is David Abram and I heard him here: https://emergencemagazine.org/interview/the-ecology-of-perception/ I also mention a book by a neuroscientist. You can find out more about Dr. Mona Sobhani at https://monasobhaniphd.com Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon . Namaste...
Oct 26, 2022•48 min•Season 5Ep. 159
Yoga asks us to trust its philosophy enough to practice. Then practice provides its own understanding. Join meditation class at ISHTA for this podcast episode. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon . Check out class at ISHTA . Got a gamer in the family? Turn them on to FITGMR .
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 158
I talk with Wendy Newton about the Yoga Sutras guidance for maintaining equilibrium in all our relationships. Whether it's your personal challenges or jealousy, or your anger with the Supreme Court, it's possible to gain perspective that lets you move gracefully through challenges toward your best actions. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon.
Jul 10, 2022•55 min•Season 5Ep. 157
Today we head to meditation class. There I share some guidance on staying calm through the kinds of upheavals we're facing in the news these days. Listen to the talk, from my Saturday morning class at ISHTA Yoga, and join in the short meditation when you have the time. Please support Peter's Podcast on Patreon , and join me in person at ISHTA in Manhattan. Gamers can join me on the FITGMR app. Peace and Love....
Jun 30, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 156
Today, I talk about the granthis — the cycles of nature that keep us moving through life. Recognizing them is the first step to being able to gracefully move through life. Thanks for listening! Please rate the podcast, and support Peter's Podcast on Patreon.com Check out classes, workshops, and trainings at ISHTA Yoga Got a video gamer in the house? Check out FITGMR , where we teach gamers wellness, including yoga and meditation!...
May 14, 2022•22 min•Season 5Ep. 155
In this episode, Wendy Newton describes the training she's teaching on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali starting May 3. It's for teachers and interested students and yogis. Details are at ishtayoga.com Wendy is happy to take questions via email as well. Write her here . You can find Peter in person again at ISHTA Yoga in Manhattan, and find classes online at ishtayoga.com Peter is helping gamers increase their wellness and performance through an innovative app called FITGMR . Check it out! Please su...
Mar 29, 2022•18 min•Season 5Ep. 154
I talk about our response to the war in Ukraine, and about what ayurveda has to do with our responses. I am Ukrainian on my mother's side and Slovak on my fathers. It's tempting to see this current situation as a that-could-be-us situation, but it's important to remember that our world is full of war, terror, and refugees, all of whom are suffering in similar ways, but who receive a variety of welcomes based on racial and ethnic factors. As yogis, we are trying to realize that we are all one. Pl...
Mar 16, 2022•34 min•Season 5Ep. 153
Guess what? We're live and in person this week. Plus an online Gita workshop!
Feb 03, 2022•2 min•Season 5Ep. 152
