Meditation, being one of the oldest contemplative practices, helps us turn inwards. Turning inwards helps us understand the nature of our minds better, deepens our self-awareness, brings us closer to some form of internal freedom, and, hopefully, equips us with the tools to overcome daily humanely challenges a bit better. Using the metaphor of an armada of vehicles, our guest today playfully describes the different forms of contemplative practices, he writes, "We have the Yogic fire-breathing Namaste monster truck...the spooky Zen hover craft...a Sufi flying carpet...a Catholic chain of bubble campers...and the boring Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction delivery vans." In this episode, we navigate the fraught territory of consciousness and meditation with Jeff Warren. Jeff is the Author of Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics along with Mr 10% Happier Dan Harris. He also wrote The Head Trip, a guidebook to waking, sleeping and dreaming. We decided to take a stab at some "deep end" questions that relate to practice. Jeff tells us what it has been like for him since coming out publicly about his personal struggles with ADD and bi-polar. He also shares his personal vision for the future of mental health. At the very end, he leaves us with a beautiful 10 minute guided mediation.   'Where Do You Feel It' Poem by Thal Mohammed Music by Hoiking Fung https://youtu.be/XNgE0-69YFA   Shownotes http://www.soulspacepodcast.com/2019/02/10/episode6/   Connect info@soulspacepodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/soulspacepod/ https://www.facebook.com/soulspacepod https://twitter.com/soulspacepod   About Adrian Choo & Thal Mohammed explore modern spirituality and life's profound questions with fellow seekers. Through stories, lessons and practices, this show helps listeners deepen their inner work and move towards a more meaningful life. Music produced by Hoiking Fung.

"What if your problem isn't what you think it is?" More often than not we find ourselves stuck in our heads, and so we try to navigate through stressful situations using our mind. Sometimes all it takes from us is to loosen our grip a little and open up our heart. Sometimes we need to feel our way through a problem. In this episode, we interview Toronto based executive coach Jonathan Varkul. He helps people in leadership positions address problems from the inside out. For over 20 years, Jonathan navigated the corporate world as a chartered accountant and a seasoned operations executive. Jonathan talks to us about his journey with anxiety, which sparked a profound transformation in his approach to life and work.   'Have You Ever Been Loved Like That' Poem by Thal Mohammed Music by Hoiking https://youtu.be/Xxex699n30s   Shownotes http://www.soulspacepodcast.com/2019/02/03/episode5/   Connect info@soulspacepodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/soulspacepod/ https://www.facebook.com/soulspacepod https://twitter.com/soulspacepod   About Adrian Choo & Thal Mohammed explore modern spirituality and life's profound questions with fellow seekers. Through stories, lessons and practices, this show helps listeners deepen their inner work and move towards a more meaningful life. Music produced by Hoiking Fung.

In this episode, we hang out with Hannes Bend (@hannesbend) and learn how to alter our body chemistry using powerful breathing techniques. He shares with us how yoga, meditation, and breathwork have helped him heal from decades of depression linked to his birth trauma. Hannes teaches breathing, mindfulness, and yoga and has trained personally with "The Iceman" Wim Hof and Tibetan meditation healer Drukmo Gyal. He has also contributed to neuroscientific research on meditation and breathing with Michael Posner (University of Oregon) and Ray Lee (Princeton University). His latest creative project, breathing.ai, is a patented software that adapts the colours and fonts on a screen to match the user's calmest physiological state. We begin the episode with 15-minute guided deep breathing exercise led by Hannes. Enjoy and breathe deeply!   'Unity Awaits' Poem by Thal Mohammed Music by Hoiking Fung https://youtu.be/DzFwOjFvOPo   Shownotes http://www.soulspacepodcast.com/2019/01/27/episode4/   Connect info@soulspacepodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/soulspacepod/ https://www.facebook.com/soulspacepod https://twitter.com/soulspacepod   About Adrian Choo & Thal Mohammed explore modern spirituality and life's profound questions with fellow seekers. Through stories, lessons and practices, this show helps listeners deepen their inner work and move towards a more meaningful life. Music produced by Hoiking Fung.

Some of us wake up one day to realize that we have been living someone else's life. We leave parts of ourselves in the realm of the shadow, which may sneak in on us through unconscious behaviours, tensions in our relationships, various addictions, and neuroses. On our third episode, Zurich-trained Jungian analyst and registered psychotherapist, Christina Becker (@JungianPath) talks to us about our unconscious. She even guides us through a live dream interpretation. Christina shares her journey into becoming an analyst, a calling that came to her when she was in India in search of meaning in her life. Besides psychotherapy, Christina has a background in music and is currently a consultant for the nonprofit sector. She is the author of the book The Heart of the Matter: Individuation as an Ethical Process. After all, authenticity is about the heart - the meeting place of the individual and the divine.   'A Kernel of Truth' Poem by Thal Mohammed Music by Hoiking Fung https://youtu.be/WWNWPmssfMc   Shownotes http://www.soulspacepodcast.com/2019/01/20/episode3/   Connect info@soulspacepodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/soulspacepod/ https://www.facebook.com/soulspacepod https://twitter.com/soulspacepod   About Adrian Choo & Thal Mohammed explore modern spirituality and life's profound questions with fellow seekers. Through stories, lessons and practices, this show helps listeners deepen their inner work and move towards a more meaningful life. Music produced by Hoiking Fung.

In this episode, we explore the intersection of sexuality and spirituality with Somatic Sex Educator Monica Kovacs (@integrativesexcoach). Monica's work is heavily influenced by Eastern wisdom traditions including Tantra, yoga, Taoism and various shamanic roots. From the Western side, she draws from the teachings of depth psychology, eco-spirituality, and the pioneering works of bodywork teachers such as Peter Levine, Bessel Van der Kolk, Joseph Kramer, and Caffyn Jesse. We also delve a little bit into Monica’s personal journey. She believes that bodywork is linked to spirituality and that we can access profound healing power through our bodies. Her work is trauma based and client-centred. Her mission is to hold space for clients and offer them tools that cultivate the foundation for a more vibrant life, one that embraces joy and authenticity - a soulful living.   'The War Within' Poem by Thal Mohammed Music by Hoiking Fung https://youtu.be/P2dW4txFTYA     Shownotes http://www.soulspacepodcast.com/2019/01/13/episode-2/     Connect info@soulspacepodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/soulspacepod/ https://www.facebook.com/soulspacepod https://twitter.com/soulspacepod   About Adrian Choo & Thal Mohammed explore modern spirituality and life's profound questions with fellow seekers. Through stories, lessons and practices, this show helps listeners deepen their inner work and move towards a more meaningful life. Music produced by Hoiking Fung.

Ever wonder what it would be like to quit everything to find more meaning and purpose? Our first guest, Jay Vidyarthi (@jayvidyarthi), did just that when he and his wife abandoned their city life and moved into a monastery. They came back with some life altering surprises. Jay is an award-winning UX or "User Experience" designer and researcher. Named by Forbes as one of the "top 10 world-renowned meditation tech experts", Jay specializes in using a human-centred approach to creating useful products, services, and systems. He led the design behind Muse, a brain-sensing headband that introduces mindfulness through real-time neurofeedback. Jay helped launch A Mindful Society - an annual conference in Toronto where leaders discuss how to integrate mindfulness and compassion into society.   'Clear Space' Poem by Thal Mohammed Music by Hoiking Fung   Shownotes http://www.soulspacepodcast.com/2019/01/06/episode1/   Connect info@soulspacepodcast.com https://www.instagram.com/soulspacepod/ https://www.facebook.com/soulspacepod https://twitter.com/soulspacepod   About Adrian Choo & Thal Mohammed explore modern spirituality and life's profound questions with fellow seekers. Through stories, lessons and practices, this show helps listeners deepen their inner work and move towards a more meaningful life. Music produced by Hoiking Fung.

Welcome to the Soulspace Podcast! We are excited to announce the launch of our new show. We have just wrapped up our first batch of episodes and will be releasing them weekly starting January 6, 2019. Please enjoy our trailer and a brief introduction from our hosts Adrian Choo and Thal Mohammed.