The podcast discusses the Vedic perspective on postpartum depression, highlighting its prevalence and the need for compassion. It explores strategies for coping with postpartum depression, including Ayurveda and meditation practices during pregnancy. The importance of honoring and supporting mothers is emphasized, along with the benefits of Vedic meditation and Ayurveda for their well-being.

Explore the mechanics of stress, including adaptation energy, stress response, and its effects on the body. Learn about the accumulation of stress memories, the impact of stress on the digestive system and skin, and the benefits of Vedic meditation in reducing stress. Discover the significance of stress reactivity in survival and adaptation, and the importance of releasing stress through practices like Turia and meditation.

In this podcast, they discuss the importance of personal inspiration in learning Vedic meditation. They explore using role models to stimulate interest in meditation. The conversation delves into the difference between apathy and non-attachment, emphasizing the freedom to let go. They also touch on the topic of enlightened souls and the merging of individual consciousness with cosmic intelligence.

Explore the role of beliefs in dharma and how they shape our actions. Learn about the practice of Vedic meditation and its impact on aligning with the unified field. Discover the concept of living dharma and the significance of timing and spontaneity. Find inspiration in the example of Jesus of Nazareth and the power of following one's inner calling.

Exploring the use of charm in Vedic meditation, the podcast discusses how charm may not always be easy but is always frictionless. It explores embracing change and the discomfort it brings, the mindset of a Vedic meditator towards evolution, and the mechanics of charm for personal growth.

Exploring cultural boundaries and appropriation in a globalized world. Italian food evolution and tribal culture appropriation are discussed. The importance of qualified Vedic meditation teachers in preserving cultural integrity. Concerns and lack of authority in practicing yoga. The significance of expertise in Indian culture and training for non-natives.

The podcast explores the meaning of dreams in the Vedic worldview, emphasizing that they do not require interpretation. It discusses dreaming as a form of stress release and the brain's storytelling mechanism. It also touches on lucid dreaming and the exploration of a deep consciousness state called turia.

This episode discusses the concept of devotion in Vedic meditation, highlighting the criteria for learning and the transformative power of consistent practice. It explores the origins and connection between love and devotion, emphasizing the search for self-ness in others. The episode also explores the pitfalls of faking devotion and the natural emergence of devotion through dedicated practice in spiritual pursuits.

This podcast episode explores the origins and function of kirtan, a devotional chanting practice. It discusses the experience of kirtan at the Maha Kumba Mela festival, the power of chanting under the moonlight, and the concept of Anu kirtana in the Vedic tradition. The episode also highlights the importance of in-person transmission of Vedic knowledge and the significance of proper pronunciation in Sanskrit.

Few countries match India for its vast variety of people, cultures, languages, and of course, styles of cuisine.While most of us appreciate different aspects of this vast and colorful nation, few of us have a worthy appreciation of the role India has played in shaping civilizations outside of India. Many languages have an ancestral relationship with Sanskrit, the original spoken language of India. Vedic astrologers were centuries ahead of their European counterparts when it came to understanding the movement of celestial objects. India played a pivotal role in shaping the way we use numbers, being among the first (if not the first) to introduce zero as a number. And many modern myths and legends can be traced back to Vedic literature.While it would take multiple series of documentaries to celebrate the ancient Indian influence on modern life, in this episode Thom celebrates the most crucial contribution India has made, and preserved, over the centuries. It’s an influence that continues to play a crucial role today, and will do so for millenia to come.If you’d like to experience India first hand with Thom, he invites you to join him on his annual retreat, held in January each year. Visit https://thomknoles.com/india for more information.Episode Highlights:[00:45] Untouched for Millenia[03:00] The Pioneers of Neolithic Living[04:38] The Art of Questioning Consciousness[06:49] The Discovery of Turiya: Fourth State of Consciousness[08:59] The Veda and Vedic Civilization[11:27] The Expansion of Consciousness States[13:45] India's Resilience Against Invasions[16:00] Global Hub for Consciousness ExplorationUseful 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/