The podcast explores the concept of Soma in the Vedic texts and its association with the human brain. It discusses how Soma raises consciousness and helps rectify mistaken identity. The relationship between cosmic consciousness and Soma production is also explored, along with the role of Soma in unity consciousness and higher states. Vedic meditation is recommended to reduce stress and increase Soma production.

Explore the meaning of Thanksgiving and the importance of gratitude in everyday life. Discover how Vedic meditation can turn gratitude into a daily habit. Reflect on the process of awakening in the morning and contemplate the wonders of existence. Discuss the contrasting meteor craters on Earth and the moon, appreciating life's wonders. Embrace existence with joy and responsibility, finding bliss in every moment.

The podcast episode discusses the struggles people have in addressing problems from the past and present. It explores the concept of progressive change and the need for perspective. The topics covered include the battle between bedtime and entertainment, the importance of meditation, handling grief about climate change, adapting to the changing climate, and embracing the past and future.

The podcast discusses the concept of Sankalpa and its relationship to desire. It compares the Vedic and Buddhist worldviews on desire, highlighting the differences. The chapter explores the accumulation of unfulfilled desires over time and the role of Vedic meditation in transcending old desires. It emphasizes the importance of tapping into universality and letting go of attachments.

Thom and Barron discuss the simple science of happiness, the impact of meditation on collective consciousness, and the role of family and community in happiness. They also explore the concepts of object-referral and self-referral happiness, the importance of cultivating inner silence through meditation, and how meditation reduces stress and achieves normality. Additionally, they discuss unhappiness and high consciousness, and supporting young people in seeing meditation as a useful tool.

This special episode previews Thom's course, Awakening Abundance, which offers a fresh Vedic perspective on abundance. It explores the nature of knowledge, consciousness, and the unified field while emphasizing the concept of having everything you want when you want it. Discover how to embrace abundance consciousness, let go of delusions, and explore the meaning of abundance and self-sufficiency.

Anyone who has attended hatha yoga classes outside of India at some time has probably been invited by the teacher to begin or end the class with a group chant of the sound of Om. Or maybe they’ve experimented with the use of Om in a meditation practice.It can sound and feel beautiful, and when we hear it chanted by a group of monks it can have a deeply resonant effect on the body and the mind.But what most people don’t realize is that the sound of Om has a very specific intention, and it’s not an intention that most of us would want for ourselves.In this episode, Thom gives us reason to be more discriminate when it comes to making the sound of Om, as well as offering up a loophole, so to speak, that allows us to reference it without making the sound.  Episode Highlights:[00:45] What Is Om and Why Is It Important?[03:00] Pranava: The Secret Behind Om[05:16] Omkara: The Spiritual Layer of Om[08:05] Om and Its Impact on Daily Life[10:05] The Influence of Om[12:15] Financial Detachment and Om Chanting[14:03] Replacing Om with Shri[16:02] Strategic vs. Tactical Use of Om[17:45] Why We Don't Use Om as a Mantra in Vedic MeditationUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Spiritual seekers can often be found experimenting with different techniques to “open their third eye” in the hope that it will give them insights they might not otherwise have, or at least to tick a box on their evolutionary progress score sheet.In fact the reference to it as a third eye can often lead people down the path of mood making, where they think they are literally seeing things with their third eye rather than imagining them.In this episode, Thom clarifies just what type of insights one might get from the third eye, and the factors that allow these insights to happen. It’s a down-to-earth explanation that reinforces the need to have a technique that reliably releases stress from the body.Episode Highlights:[00:45] The Third Eye - The Eye of Wisdom[03:12] Symbolism of the Third Eye[05:26] Soma[07:55] The Vedic View of Consciousness[10:06] The Flow of Consciousness: Soma [12:40] Stress Reduction and Soma Generation[15:03] Enhancing Awareness Through Soma Flow[17:08] Transformation Through Vedic Meditation and Soma[19:07] The Third Eye's Role in Expanding ConsciousnessUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Explore the Vedic approach to problem-solving and the power of perceiving problems as not problems. Learn from the example of approaching tasks without seeing them as problems. Discover the importance of letting go and attaining a less excited state of consciousness. Experience the power of obstacles for growth and innovation. Tap into creative potential by shifting consciousness and finding solutions in a less excited state.

The podcast explores the evolutionary aspect of body-based goals and whether they hinder our progress. It discusses remarkable individuals who achieved enlightenment despite physical limitations, such as Helen Keller. The story of Tatwala Baba, with 100-year-old dreadlocks, highlights the power of Vedic meditation. Embracing change and understanding our body characteristics are emphasized, along with the benefits of Ayurveda for perfect health. The podcast encourages prioritizing enlightenment and offers access to the Raju family, masters of Ayurveda in India.