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Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of over a dozen books and has served as Adjunct Faculty at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM, and at Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. You can find out more about his work at www.drsvoboda.com and follow him on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
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- Sep 18, 202631 min
Ep. 56 – Ancestors
From the genetic and cultural forces that shape us to Hindu remembrance rituals, Dr. Svoboda explores what it means to live in relationship with our ancestors.Join Dr. Svoboda for monthly Q&As and biweekly writing on the Vedic sciences, plus occasional courses not available elsewhere! You can also study with Dr. Svoboda and learn about Ayurveda, Jyotisha, the Devatas, and Spiritual Practice. For multiple courses, lifetime access to materials and more, check out Dr. Svoboda’s Spiritual Practice Bundle.This time on Living with Reality, Dr. Svoboda illuminates:How traditional cultures keep ancestors aliveBecoming more aware of our own ancestorsGenetics, Epigenetics, and the people we are raised byInternalized vs. externalized ancestral experiencesTraditional Indian perspectives on how ancestors influence usArchetypal ancestors (rather than blood-relation) of certain cultures Post-death rituals for the ancestors in Indian culture: Shraddha and TarpanPitru Paksha: a Hindu fortnight (typically in September) dedicated to remembering and honoring ancestors How neglected ancestors communicate their displeasure About Dr. Robert Svoboda:Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training, he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of twelve books, including Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution and the Aghora series, which discusses his experiences with his mentor during the years 1975 to 1983.In the years since 1986, Dr. Svoboda has traveled extensively, spending an average of three months per year in India. He often speaks on Ayurveda, Jyotish, Tantra, and allied subjects in locales across the world.Join Dr. Svoboda’s courses, watch the latest video in Dr. Svoboda’s 5 Minutes series on Youtube and follow Dr. Svoboda on Facebook and Instagram for updates, events, and new content. You can also check out www.drsvoboda.com“All too often, grief is a private affair, and once you’re dead you’re simply gone. In traditional cultures, however, the ancestors are not really gone. They’re certainly not passive; they actively remain participants in the lives of their descendants. They can help, and they can also hinder.” –Dr. SvobodaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Aug 18, 202634 min
Ep. 55 – Are You Really Having a Kundalini Awakening?
Dr. Robert Svoboda explores genuine Kundalini awakening, spiritual delusion, and why regularly returning to the basics of spiritual practice is essential.Join Dr. Svoboda for monthly Q&As and biweekly writing on the Vedic sciences, plus occasional courses not available elsewhere! You can also study with Dr. Svoboda and learn about Ayurveda, Jyotisha, the Devatas, and Spiritual Practice. For multiple courses, lifetime access to materials and more, check out Dr. Svoboda’s Spiritual Practice Bundle.In this episode of Living with Reality, Dr. Svoboda explores:Kundalini energy and connecting to supreme realityHow to tell if one is genuinely having a Kundalini Awakening Insufficient grounding and the ‘Balloon Without a String” metaphor The capacity to channel and hold onto shakti How the middle of the spiritual path can be more dangerous than the beginning Becoming scattered, bewildered, and dispersed Aligning yourself with whatever you are devoted toHow delusions can get magnified by kundalini Going back to the basics of practiceAbout Dr. Robert Svoboda:Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training, he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of twelve books, including Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution and the Aghora series, which discusses his experiences with his mentor during the years 1975 to 1983.In the years since 1986, Dr. Svoboda has traveled extensively, spending an average of three months per year in India. He often speaks on Ayurveda, Jyotish, Tantra, and allied subjects in locales across the world.Join Dr. Svoboda’s courses, watch the latest video in Dr. Svoboda’s 5 Minutes series on Youtube and follow Dr. Svoboda on Facebook and Instagram for updates, events, and new content. You can also check out www.drsvoboda.com “Genuine awakening makes you more human and not less human, more capable of being in relationship with ordinary humans, more capable of genuinely showing affection to them and receiving affection from them. It is the real test of being able to deal with Kundalini that you can be ordinary and extraordinary at the same time. If you’re a balloon without a string, you’re going to go way off into the stratosphere or you’re going to pop.” –Dr. SvobodaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jul 20, 202636 min
Ep. 54 – Nāgas & Kundalini: Ancient Serpent Wisdom
From subterranean spirits to the awakening of Kundalini, Dr. Svoboda explores the hidden currents connecting the worlds of nature, spirit, and consciousness.Join Dr. Svoboda for monthly Q&As and biweekly writing on the Vedic sciences, plus occasional courses not available elsewhere! You can also study with Dr. Svoboda and learn about Ayurveda, Jyotisha, the Devatas, and Spiritual Practice. For multiple courses, lifetime access to materials and more, check out Dr. Svoboda’s Spiritual Practice Bundle.In this episode, Dr. Svoboda discusses:How other planes of existence influence our ownNagas: subterranean serpent-like spirits The Tibetan thought of Nagas as a cause of disease The concept of the Nāga in Indian spiritual traditionsAwakening the serpent energy of KundaliniUsing Jyotish (Vedic astrology) to understand if a Nāga Dosha has happened Aligning to the ancient current of awareness “Nāgas are subterranean serpent-like spirits associated particularly with water, with aquatic underground environments. When humans pollute their environment and otherwise disturb the earth, the Nāgas can become agitated and they can provoke illness.” –Dr. SvobodaAbout Dr. Robert Svoboda:Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of twelve books including Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution and the Aghora series, which discusses his experiences with his mentor during the years 1975 – 1983.In the years since 1986, Dr. Svoboda has traveled extensively, spending three months per year on average in India. He often speaks on Ayurveda, Jyotish, Tantra and allied subjects in locales across the world.Join Dr. Svoboda’s courses, watch the latest video in Dr. Svoboda’s 5 Minutes series on Youtube and follow Dr. Svoboda on Facebook and Instagram for updates, events, and new content. You can also check out www.drsvoboda.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jan 29, 202632 min
Ep. 53 – A.I. in the Age of Kali Yuga: A Warning for Humanity
Discussing behavioral manipulation and ideological engineering, Dr. Svoboda outlines our human vulnerability to the real dangers of Artificial Intelligence (A.I.).This time on Living with Reality, Dr. Svoboda offers a critical talk on:How A.I. is one large echo chamber, reflecting humanity back at itselfKeeping Kali Yuga in mind as we navigate A.I.Maintaining awareness of all the layers of realityAsking ChatGPT what serious dangers exist in the context of A.I.Destabilization of institutions and automated cyberattacksEconomic destruction and inequality from uneven wealth distributionThe loss of human agency and behavioral manipulationHow human vulnerability and mental illness make A.I. even more concerningCoercion and ideological engineering from the government/billionaires Using A.I. as a friend, emotional support, or even a romantic partner Losing the ability to create actual human relationships “A.I. is an externalization of the human thought process, an externalization of how humans perceive and project awareness onto the external world. It is returning our collective intentions, fears, biases, etc. back to us in intensified form. It is an echo chamber...we have two mirrors pointed at one another generating images that recede into infinity.” –Dr. SvobodaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Nov 13, 202532 min
Ep. 52 – The Life of a Saint: Jnaneshwara
Through a retelling of classical Indian stories, Dr. Robert Svoboda pays homage to the most beloved saint of Maharashtra, Jnaneshwara.This week on Living with Reality, Dr. Svoboda discusses:Jnaneshwara’s detailed commentary on the Bhagavad Gita and awakening KundaliniJnaneshwara’s father: a story of retracted renunciation and becoming a family of outcastsThe devotion of Yogi Changdev to Saint JnaneshwaraThe story of Pundalik's devotion and the famous image of Vishnu standing on a brickHow Jnaneshwara decided to take Jeeva Samadhi The Pasayadan: a prayer for all written by Jnaneshwara about the gift of divine grace “Jnaneshwara said to himself, 'I’ve seen the perfection of the tantras and using magic, and I’ve seen the perfection of using Bhakti. What more do I have to experience in the world?' It’s said that is what caused him to take jeeva samadhi.” –Dr. SvobodaSign up for a free e-book from Robert Svoboda, "Analyzing Karma: Fate or Free Will" at drsvoboda.comAbout Dr. Robert Svoboda:Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of twelve books including Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution and the Aghora series, which discusses his experiences with his mentor during the years 1975 – 1983.In the years since 1986, Dr. Svoboda has traveled extensively, spending three months per year on average in India. He often speaks on Ayurveda, Jyotish, Tantra and allied subjects in locales across the world.Join Dr. Svoboda’s courses, watch the latest video in Dr. Svoboda’s 5 Minutes series on Youtube and follow Dr. Svoboda on Facebook and Instagram for updates, events, and new content. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jul 17, 202533 min
Ep. 51 – Rahu World
Dr. Svoboda explains our tumultuous world through the lens of Rahu, an Indian shadow planet that influences our world. This week on Living with Reality, Dr. Svoboda shares:The confusing, multi-polar, world which we are living inThe current manifestation of Rahu (a shadow planet in Indian Astrology)The myth of The Churning of the Ocean of Milk and Rahu’s cosmic originHow those influenced by Rahu are highly interested in scheming, immortality, and grandiosity The three times of Rahu in the United States (The birth of the United States & Revolutionary War, 1895-1913, and 2015-current times)Tremendous concentrations of wealth vs. poverty and great confusion around the truthNavigating how to live through 8 more years of Rahu The current U.S. president as an incarnation of RahuGrandiosity, spiritual inflation, and ego-driven delusions in times of RahuFollowing Ayurveda and being with Sangha as antidotes to the effects of RahuPutting our focus on nature, our guru, and a vision of a more peaceful future“Human beings are being strongly influenced by shadows, in particular the shadows on their screens. Yes, those are colorful shadows and they're back-lit, but they’re still shadows. They’re representations of reality that claim to be real, when in fact they’re simply shadowy images. Image more than actual reality is what Rahu is all about.” – Dr. SvobodaAbout Dr. Robert Svoboda:Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of twelve books including Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution and the Aghora series, which discusses his experiences with his mentor during the years 1975 – 1983.In the years since 1986, Dr. Svoboda has traveled extensively, spending three months per year on average in India. He often speaks on Ayurveda, Jyotish, Tantra and allied subjects in locales across the world.Join Dr. Svoboda’s courses, watch the latest video in Dr. Svoboda’s 5 Minutes series on Youtube and follow Dr. Svoboda on Facebook and Instagram for updates, events, and new content. You can also check out www.drsvoboda.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Jul 11, 20241h 0m
Ep. 50 – Bhuta Agni with Paula Crossfield
Using an Ayurvedic lens, Paula Crossfield and Dr. Svoboda discuss the element of fire and the concept of Bhuta Agni.This episode was originally published on Paula Crossfield’s The Cosmic Business PodcastThis time on Living with Reality, Paula and Robert :How fire is the reason that humans were able to expandThe fascinating hypnotic effect of fireAgni as an element, personality, and beingTransformation as the key quality of fireDigestion as transformation of energyDigesting emotions, thoughts, and conceptsTending to internal and external firesHow Bhuta Agni is fed by sensory inputsThe importance of being mindful when consumingSlowing down our thoughts so that we can digest what is going onDeveloping a relationship with our own life forceListening to what our organism tells usAbout Dr. Robert Svoboda:Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of twelve books including Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution and the Aghora series, which discusses his experiences with his mentor during the years 1975 – 1983.In the years since 1986, Dr. Svoboda has traveled extensively, spending three months per year on average in India. He often speaks on Ayurveda, Jyotish, Tantra and allied subjects in locales across the world.Join Dr. Svoboda’s courses, watch the latest video in Dr. Svoboda’s 5 Minutes series on Youtube and follow Dr. Svoboda on Facebook and Instagram for updates, events, and new content. You can also check out www.drsvoboda.comAbout Paula Crossfield:Paula Crossfield is Vedic astrologer and Business Coach dedicated to helping a million spirit-led entrepreneurs make more money and impact so they can bankroll the change they want to see in the world. Her insights on astrology and business strategy have helped her clients build sustainable five figure+ per month incomes while still embodying their values.For more information on 1-on-1 opportunities and group coaching programs with Paula, go to www.weaveyourbliss.com, where you can also get the 2023 Astrology Guidebook”Agni is regarded as a personality, as that element, but also that being who is able to release awareness and energy and heat and light from where it is being trapped in the earth and water elements and to release it into the less physical aspects of reality.” – Dr. Robert SvobodaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- Apr 19, 20241h 8m
Ep. 49 – The Chain of Being with Robert Thurman
Robert Thurman joins Dr. Svoboda once again for a vast discussion on his lineage, karma, and the chain of being.Get a free 50-page ebook, Analyzing Karma: Fate or Free Will, by Dr. Svoboda here.In this episode, Dr. Robert Svoboda and Robert Thurman converse about:Robert Thurman’s lineage, upbringing, and young adulthoodRobert’s experience losing his eye and having a spiritual vision while in the hospitalRobert’s journey to and through India and finding home with the TibetansRobert’s instruction to bring Buddhism to those seeking enlightenment through psychedelicsKarma producing an effect of biological evolutionThe danger of solipsism and how we have all been everythingLiving in inter-tangled subjective fieldsAstrology and the ZodiacAbout Robert Thurman:Robert Thurman is the Jey Tsong Khapa Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in the Department of Religion at Columbia University and President of the Tibet House U.S., and is the President of the American Institute of Buddhist Studies. His new book, Wisdom Is Bliss: Four Friendly Fun Facts That Can Change Your Life, is now available.About Dr. Robert Svoboda:Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of twelve books including Prakriti: Your Ayurvedic Constitution and the Aghora series, which discusses his experiences with his mentor during the years 1975 – 1983.In the years since 1986, Dr. Svoboda has traveled extensively, spending three months per year on average in India. He often speaks on Ayurveda, Jyotish, Tantra and allied subjects in locales across the world.Join Dr. Svoboda’s courses, watch the latest video in Dr. Svoboda’s 5 Minutes series on Youtube and follow Dr. Svoboda on Facebook and Instagram for updates, events, and new content. You can also check out www.drsvoboda.comAbout Paula Crossfield:Paula Crossfield is Vedic astrologer and Business Coach dedicated to helping a million spirit-led entrepreneurs make more money and impact so they can bankroll the change they want to see in the world. Her insights on astrology and business strategy have helped her clients build sustainable five figure+ per month incomes while still embodying their values.For more information on 1-on-1 opportunities and group coaching programs with Paula, go to www.weaveyourbliss.com, where you can also get the 2023 Astrology Guidebook“I consider karma to be Buddha’s Darwinian theory.” – Robert ThurmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dr. Robert Svoboda is the first Westerner ever to graduate from a college of Ayurveda and be licensed to practice Ayurveda in India. During and after his formal Ayurvedic training he was tutored in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Tantra and other forms of classical Indian lore by his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda. He is the author of over a dozen books and has served as Adjunct Faculty at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM, and at Bastyr University in Kenmore, WA. You can find out more about his work at www.drsvoboda.com and follow him on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.
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