Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we talk to Tim Angel CBE, a meditator and chairman of Angels Costumes, suppliers of costumes to the film, theatre and television industries. Founded in 1840, they have supplied costumes to 37 movies that went on to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design including Star Wars, Titanic, Lawrence Of Arabia, The Great Gatsby, The Aviator, Mem...
Sep 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode, the tables are turned and the hosts become the interviewees. The episode is taken from the an appearance Rory, Derrick and Anthony made on the Global Shift podcast with George S Peterson. https://www.georgespeterson.com/globalshiftpodcast If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers belo...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we talk with 1GiantMind founder and Vedic Meditation teacher Jonni Pollard about this journey to spirituality and how he views the relationship with 1GM and Vedic Meditation. http://www.jonnipollard.com https://www.1giantmind.com If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they'...
Sep 04, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we are joined by Rory’s teacher Tim Brown, Australia’s longest standing teacher of Vedic Meditation. https://timbrownmeditation.com If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area. Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.com Anthony Thomps...
Aug 28, 2021•57 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we are joined by international yoga teacher, author and mass meditation event organiser Michael James Wong. https://www.michaeljameswong.com If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area. Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.com Antho...
Aug 21, 2021•55 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we’re joined by Vedic Meditation teachers and friends Kristen Vandivier and Isabel Keoseyan. Kristen and Issy talk about their many projects including Meditation Without Borders, a not-for-profit that brings meditation to those in need. Dedicated to Artemis Vandivier July 11 2021. Visit Kristen’s website and fund set up for people who ...
Aug 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we’re joined by Big Quiet founder and former music executive Jesse Israel. Jesse shares his approach to community building and how he ended up sharing the stage with Oprah Winfrey. Find out more about Jesse: https://www.jesseisrael.com If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if...
Aug 07, 2021•56 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we talk to Michelle Cretella Bailey, a dance teacher and recent student of Vedic Meditation. We listen to Michelle’s experience of meditation and raising a daughter with her wife Ellen. For more on Michelle, find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teambailey2012/ Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you c...
Jul 30, 2021•52 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we talk with Théo Burkhardt about Vedic Meditation and his interest in jyotish, Vedic astrology. Find more on Theo: http://theoburkhardt.com https://www.instagram.com/btheo https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slouching-towards-enlightenment/id1542086830 Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into...
Jul 24, 2021•58 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we talk with George Peterson, a meditation teacher and recovering heroin addict about the part that meditation played in his recovery. If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area. Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.com Anthony Tho...
Jul 16, 2021•54 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode, which is the last one of season 3, we’re revisiting one of the most interesting parts of the discussion from a couple of weeks ago. This week we’re delving into the question: What is spirituality? What does the word mean? Do we consider what we do as spiritual? How do spirituality and religion relate? So sit back and enjoy the discuss...
May 16, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we're joined by James Brown (not that James Brown!) to talk about his journey with meditation and about his experience of adopting two black children. If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area. James Brown (San Francisco): https://www.vedicpathmeditation.c...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we talk ask each other some pressing questions: * What have we missed the most since COVID started? * Are sexuality and spirituality incompatible? * What are some things that meditation teachers preach but don’t practise? If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in yo...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we chat with Vedic Meditation teacher Kelli Douglas about her experience as a single mom and moving across the country to California during the pandemic. If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area. Kelli Douglas (San Diego): https://themeditationclass.com D...
Apr 24, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we open the floor and ask each other a series of questions: What’s the need of the time and how are you answering it? What are your wildest meditation experiences? What was something which you didn’t like at the time but turned out to be the best thing that could have happened? If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditati...
Apr 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we’re joined by Jameisha Prescod to talk about how meditation can help navigate chronic pain. If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area. Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.com Anthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.co R...
Apr 09, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we are joined by doctor, author and meditation teacher Jill Wener. https://www.jillwener.com/ If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area. Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditation.com Anthony Thompson (London): https://www.mindmojo.co R...
Apr 04, 2021•48 min
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode, we’re mixing things up a bit and are asking each other some burning questions that have been on our minds. So sit back and enjoy listening as Derrick asks Anthony what he considers his greatest life achievement, then see how I struggle to answer when Anthony asks me about my creative role models and I quiz Derrick about his biggest do...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we talk with Jillian Lavender, the founder of the London Meditation Centre and one of the most experienced Vedic Meditation teachers worldwide. If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area. Jillian Lavender (London): https://www.londonmeditationcentre.com Der...
Mar 19, 2021•48 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 3 of The Vedic Conversation! As always, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode, we talk about coming out of the spiritual closet with Jenny Blake, the founder of The Pivot Method, a change strategy company that helps growth-oriented individuals and forward-thinking organizations map what's next. http://www.pivotmethod.com/ If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teacher...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we're joined by master teacher, actor and photographer Jeff Kober to talk about his road to meditation and how it has benefitted him. Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life. If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're ...
Dec 11, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we talk about Suffering and how when we can separate physical pain and discomfort from psychological suffering, we are able to live happier lives. Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life. If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers belo...
Dec 01, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we’re joined by leading Vedic Meditation teacher and Ayurveda expert Tim Mitchell. Tim talks about the fundamentals of Ayurveda, a spiritual life full of experience and how to get a free meal in Prague! Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life. This episode is dedicated to the memory o...
Nov 28, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we talk about Relationships and how when we find fulfilment on the inside we're able to share it with others rather than looking for relationships to fulfil us. Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life. If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the...
Nov 19, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we talk about Resilience and how meditation can help us reinvent ourselves as the world changes around us. This week, we're joined by Rhee Gold, a pioneer in the field of dance who has led a movement that continues to improve the face of dance education. Find out more about Rhee here: https://rheegold.com/ Stick around to the end for t...
Nov 13, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we talk about limiting beliefs – where we pick them up from and how we can overcome them. Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life. If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area. Derrick Yanford (New York): ht...
Nov 09, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we are joined by Vedic Meditation teacher, author and podcast host Light Watkins to talk about a wide range of topics, including his viral breakthrough with videos about the Black Lives Matter protests this year. Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life. If you're interested in learnin...
Oct 31, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we talk about alcohol and meditation with special guest Claire Robbie. Claire is a yoga and meditation teacher from Auckland and the founder of No Beer Who Cares, a community dedicated to shifting attitudes around how and why we drink, and showing people that you can have a good time without alcohol. She is a former TV news reporter, w...
Oct 23, 2020•51 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome to this week's episode of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we talk about the influence of social media in the wake of the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma. We're joined by Digital Wellbeing Consultant and ex-Facebooker Giancarlo Pitocco for a fascinating discussion of how meditation can help us reclaim power of where our attention goes. For more on Giancarlo, please visit his website: ht...
Oct 16, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome back to season 2 of The Vedic Conversation, hosted by Vedic Meditation teachers Rory Kinsella, Derrick Yanford and Anthony Thompson. In this episode we talk about Ego and it has both its positive and negative sides. Stick around to the end for the takeaway, practical advice you can integrate into your life. If you're interested in learning more about Vedic Meditation, get in touch with the teachers below if they're in your area. Derrick Yanford (New York): https://www.yourbestselfmeditat...
Oct 11, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 1
