Episodes
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Radiance…what is it really? You know it when you see it, but where does it come from? Is it something that some people just have, and some people don’t?
In this podcast, taken from a Dharma Talk at a recent in-person class, Jai Dev describes the underlying structures of human radiance, and unpacks how it is generated by genuine compassion and heightened awareness.
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The 4th state of awakened consciousness - Turiya Accepting the reality of death Accessing a deeper vitality & tapping into your flow statesThis episode is an exploration of South Asian metaphysics, which might sound lofty or complicated, but it’s presented in a way that is totally down to Earth and useful to you in your life right now.
This is Jai Dev at his best! Be sure to carve out the time to tune into this episode of the Jai Dev Show.
Registration for the Full moon webcast is open now. Head here to register: https://activate.jaidevsingh.com/opt-in-jds-full-moon-kundalini-activation-webcast-7-22/
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Pure Energy, Pure Intelligence, and Pure Love. The three innate qualities of life that emanate from the very nucleus of our being out into all our cells, organs, thoughts, and behaviors. Taken from a live class at Elixart in Nevada City, Jai Dev delivers an especially lucid dharma talk on life and the nature of reality.
When we are able to understand and respect ultimate reality, we can come to appreciate everything in life, including our greatest heartbreak and suffering, as truly precious and valuable.
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This week, Jai Dev sits down with comedian, co-host of There Comes a Time podcast, and fellow Deadhead, the very funny Mike Finoia.
The theme of this week’s conversation is most definitely resilience. Looking back on his career, Mike points out that the times that he has bombed or fallen on his face the hardest, ended up being the most crucial, wisdom-imparting moments that would most influence the trajectory of his life.
With a comedian on the pod, you already know that this is going to be an especially funny episode – but also, extremely insightful. The alignments between performing stand-up comedy and teaching dharma practices are truly profound: both occupations involve creatively leading your audience to a discovery of truth within themselves.
Listening to these two maestros of their craft describe their creative processes is an illuminating experience…this episode is not to be missed!
Find out more about Mike at mikefinoia.com
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When a couple of Jai Dev’s Manifesting-Generator employees told him that we have too many Projectors on the team, he knew that he needed to learn more about Human Design. Erin Claire Jones, Human Design Guide and Leadership Coach, joins us on podcast to elucidate this profound and newly popular cartography of the spiritual structure of the human being.
Combining Astrology, Kabbalah, and the I Ching, Human Design offers us a new way of looking at the ways in which we tend to make decisions. Erin uses this system to empower her clients to not only better tune in with the natural way their energy flows, but also to understand that the decision-making tendencies and strategies that work for us, might not work for everyone else in our personal and professional lives. Knowing our own spiritual architecture, and the spiritual architecture of those around us, is a recipe for compassion.
Check out your Human Design Blueprint here: https://humandesignblueprint.com
The code LIFEFORCE will get you 10% off your Full Blueprint or a spot in Erin's next Flow workshop.
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We’re coming out hot for our first episode of 2022!
Jai Dev sits down with legendary bass guitarist Oteil Burbridge of Dead & Company, The Allman Brothers Band, Aquarian Rescue Unit, among others. The instant connection between the two is evident right out of the gate. Their conversation flows through topics of mysticism, music, and spiritual paths.
Oteil shares stories from his family of gifted musicians and psychics, his time with the infamous Colonel Bruce Hampton, how the music of the Grateful Dead has shaped his life, and a mystical experience that transformed him forever.
Tune into the first episode of Season 2 of the Jai Dev show, for a multifaceted and totally lucid conversation which weaves itself through astrology, perfect pitch, tour-life, adoption, the Tao, and so much more.
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Tenzin Bob is back, and he’s come to cheer you up! With the release of his superb new book, Wisdom Is Bliss, we have the great honor of welcoming the one-of-a-kind, Robert Thurman, back to the podcast!
In this spirited and free-flowing conversation with Jai Dev, Bob unpacks his inspired perspectives on the Buddha’s timeless teachings in the way only he can. As always, he emits a creative wit, affectionate heart, mind-bending intelligence, and the masterful artistry of a psychedelic dharma craftsman! He says it’s his mission to help everyone feel ok in this world…here he does a mighty fine job at just that. Enjoy the episode!
Get Bob's New Book Here
Visit the Life-Force Academy Here
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If you dig astrology, if you tend to look at your life through the lens of a mystic, if you are in the process of unraveling the deeper purpose of your life….this episode is right up your alley. Natalia is a woman’s empowerment coach, a modern mystic, and astrologer. She’s doing amazing work helping women all over the world live with greater prosperity, intuition, and self-confidence.
This conversation took place on a beautiful evening at Natalia’s home in Palm Springs…one of the few in-person podcasts we’ve done in over a year! You’ll hear all about the use of Astrology as a tool to give practical insight into life’s circumstances, Natalia’s personal journey, how she discovered the work she was meant to do, and much more.
Visit Natalia's website: https://www.nataliabenson.com/
Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalia_benson/
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Through the stories she tells, Kamla Kapur breathes life into the legends of great mystics and the poetry of saints. I first encountered her work some years ago through reading her wonderful book, The Singing Guru. Here, she beautifully reimagines the tales of the great North Indian saint, and first Guru of the Sikhs, Baba Nanak.
I must say, listening to her speak is as lovely as reading her evocative style of storytelling! In this episode of the podcast, we discuss her work, the transcendent legacy of Guru Nanak, and the beautiful Sikh spirit which blossomed forth from his life.
Kamla Kapur is an author, playwright, and poet with multiple critically acclaimed books published in the USA and India. To learn more, visit her website at https://www.kamlakkapur.com/
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Robert Thurman, who we affectionately call Tenzin Bob, is simply a treasure. Time Magazine aptly described him as a "larger than life scholar-activist destined to convey the Dharma, the precious teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, from Asia to America.”
Bob's life story is extraordinary and in this episode of the podcast, he takes us through many of its amazing stories. This two-hour episode is filled with gems of wisdom, hilarious moments, and the unique stream of wisdom that flows through him like a vital spring!
Bob is one of the world's leading scholars and translators of Tibetan Buddhism. In 1962 he was the first Westerner to be ordained by his Holiness the Dalai Lama. In 1997 Bob was named one of Time Magazine’s 25 Most Influential Americans. He co-founded Tibet House US with Tenzin Tethong, Richard Gere, and Philip Glass, a non-profit organization based in New York City and dedicated to the preservation and renaissance of Tibetan culture.
Inspired by his longtime good friend His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Bob takes us along with him into an expanded vision of the world through the prism of Tibetan Buddhism. He shares with us the sense of refuge in the Dharma, which unfailingly helps us clear away the shrouds of fear and confusion, sustains us with the cheerfulness of an enriched present, and opens a door to a path of realistic hope for a peaceful, kind, and wise future.
This special episode is sponsored by Envision 2021. A very special New Year's Virtual Retreat produced by Menla, and a benefit for Tibet House US. Featuring an incredible lineup of teachers and musicians, including Robert Thurman, Nena Thurman, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das, Jai Dev, Simrit, and many more!
Get more info and register here!
Visit Bob's Official Website Here
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Wasfia Nazreen is a powerhouse. Her story is anything but ordinary, and life-accomplishments already the stuff of legends. I had such a great time chatting with Wasfia on this podcast and our two-hour conversation takes you on a journey through the peaks and valleys of her amazing life (which I sense is only getting started!).
Wasfia is a human-rights activist, educator, mountaineer, and so much more. As a visionary campaign to celebrate and uplift the women of her native country, Bangladesh, Wasfia became the first Bangladeshi, and first Bengali, to climb the Seven Summits - aka the highest mountains of every continent!
She is the ONLY woman to be named both a National Geographic Explorer & Adventurer.
Her passion has always been driven by causes close to her heart — all of which are grounded in a strong foundation of meditation and self-realization practices. She has been blessed to learn from and become close friends with some of the greatest spiritual teachers on the planet, including His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, and His Holiness the 17th Karmapa.
Listen in on a fascinating life story, from childhood abandonment trauma that led not to despair but instead to a life built on fierce independence, drive, and loving compassion. Forging her own path far away from the arranged marriages and status quo for women in her country, Wasfia chose instead to look fear square in the eye, to fall asleep to the lullaby of avalanches, and to keep climbing. "That mountain gives you an excuse to give up every day," she says of Everest. Thankfully for us, she did no such thing.
Visit Wasfia's official website here and definitely watch the epic short documentary, 'Wasfia', produced by Apple, Inc. and presented by National Geographic.
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Here's what happens when two world-renowned yoga instructors get together to talk shop. Jai Dev chats with Ashleigh Sergeant in this final "Live from Envision Festival" episode. Ashleigh is the Director of Yoga & Movement at Envision, head of yoga content at Gaia.com and, and a yoga instructor who now calls Costa Rica home.
The conversation winds its way around the world of yoga, like a vine, getting into the cracks and crevices, finding openings for expansion as well as barriers to growth. There's the cacophony of nature, the simplicity of the profound, staying centered amidst chaos, narcissism, discipline, dogma, joy, and what we see when we point at the moon. It's just your average everyday jungle meditation on what it means to seek a teacher, to be a teacher, and to not need a teacher. It might be best if you just listen.
Ashleigh's Official Website
Ashleigh on Instagram
Jai Dev on Instagram
Check out the Life-Force Academy
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In the next installment of our "Live at Envision " series, meet one of the co-creators of the event, (and one of the most fun and interesting people I had the pleasure of spending time with that whole week), Sarah Wu.
If you were to call Sarah an herbalist you wouldn't be wrong. However, as you'll hear in this episode, it goes much deeper than that!
Even if you wouldn't consider yourself a plant-lover per se, listening to Sarah discuss her ever-evolving relationship with the plant world will at least have you looking at plant life through a new lens.
Defining herbalism as an art, science, craft and practice, Sarah brings plants into deep focus and encourages viewing the plants around you in ways you might not have considered. It's not only how you experience a plant, but how does a plant experience you? What kind of dialogue takes place and what kind of symbiotic relationship is forged between humans and plants? This podcast is perfect for the "herb nerds" out there, and for anyone else who wants in on the, "What's your favorite herb?" conversation. Enjoy the episode!
Check out the month long Permaculture Design Certification training Sarah and her colleagues are doing this June! They are now accepting applications to enroll: https://www.atitlanorganics.com/php
Website: https://villagewitch.org/
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In the latest installment of our 'Live at Envision Festival' series, Jai Dev sits down with Envision founder and ecological visionary, Stephen Brooks. This conversation starts with a central theme that is close to both Stephen and Jai Dev's heart...the mystic legacy of the Grateful Dead! From there, the conversation winds its way through the Costa Rican jungle to the interrelatedness of all things. You may have seen Stephen's groundbreaking work featured in the popular new Netflix Original, 'Down To Earth with Zac Efron'. Stephen's passion for life, and for his work is totally infectious, and you'll feel that in this episode. Seeking more sustainable ways to live our daily lives without compromising quality of life, he has brought his visions to fruition.
With over decades of experience working on the creation of thriving ecological communities, beginning with The Punta Mona Center for Regenerative Design and Botanical Studies in Costa Rica, Stephen has become a world leader in tropical permaculture. Connection is the current running through everything Stephen has created - connection to the earth, the plants, the music, and each other. Enjoy! -
It seems like a lifetime ago that I sat down for this inspiring conversation with Rachel Brathen. You may know Rachel as Yoga Girl, her massively popular online brand. While we had briefly met once before, what you're about to hear was the first real conversation the two of us had together...and I enjoyed it so much. While Rachel is a world-renowned teacher, she's down-to-earth, genuine, and wonderfully warm-hearted. This episode was recorded in the Costa Rican jungle at the Envision Festival. We sat down in our Life-Force Academy Lounge with an intimate audience and talked about her inspiring life journey, the joys and challenges of motherhood, family life, her fave shows :-) and much more. Website: https://www.yogagirl.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoga_girl/?hl=en
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The life story of Marques Wyatt flows with a certain sense of destiny. Around every turn, there seems to be some guide or signpost revealing the way forward. What force could truly architect the design of our lives? His story, as with all our stories, begs that question. In the world of House Music, Marques is iconic...a legendary DJ who was among the very first to rock the dance floors in the Los Angeles House scene. His life's history is intertwined with the history of House. On a summer evening in July, the two of us sat down on my back porch and recorded this conversation. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Website: https://www.deep-la.com/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/marques-wyatt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marqueswyatt/?hl=en
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This conversation confirmed to me what I had already suspected: Trevor Hall is a genuinely beautiful brother with a big heart and a fellow journeyer on the path. Over the last many years his career as an artist, musician, and songwriter has soared to great success with huge streaming numbers and sold-out tours. In this episode, we get to hear the story behind it all...and an incredible story it is!
From growing up on the coastal shores of South Carolina, to opening a tour for the legendary Reggae band, Steel Pulse (at the age of 17!), to repeatedly traveling to India and immersing himself in her wondrous mysticism, I can say that I enjoyed every moment of this episode. It’s definitely one of my favorites.
Trevor Hall on Spotify
Trevor Hall Official Website
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Aminah Chishti is a force of nature! She is a close student of the great tabla master, Ustad Dildar Hussein Khan, and as the percussionist for the Sufi Qawwali ensemble, Fanna-fi-Allah, she made history as the first woman initiated into the ancient Qawwali lineage. In this lively conversation, Jai Dev and Aminah discuss her colorful life, filled with enchanting characters, inspiring mentors, and her mystic journeys powered by music and sound. They also discuss the new documentary film, Music of the Mystics, where Aminah's musical journey is beautifully captured. Music of the Mystics Film: https://www.samaschoolofmusic.com/music-of-the-mystics Website: https://fanna-fi-allah.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhamamama/
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If you love a great story, and if you love great music, tune into this. The adventure that is Tahir Qawwal's life is completely unique and fascinating. You may know him as the leader of the Sufi Qawwali ensemble, Fanna-fi-Allah. Qawwali is a passionate devotional practice in which the fire of divine love (ishq) is ecstatically expressed through the mystical verses of Sufi poets. Tahir is an exceptional musician and singer, and has also just released an incredible new eight-part documentary called 'Music of the Mystics. In this episode of the podcast, Jai Dev talks to Tahir about his fascinating life, the rich spiritual tradition of Qawwali, and the many stories that bring it all to life. Tahir's story is part one of this two-part podcast.
Music of the Mystics Film: https://www.samaschoolofmusic.com/music-of-the-mystics
Sama School of Music: https://www.samaschoolofmusic.com Website: https://fanna-fi-allah.com/ Fanna-Fi-Allah Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/fannafiallah -
What is a yogic perspective on the Black Lives Matter movement, and the struggle for justice for black, indigenous, and all people of color? How and where does racism exist within yoga communities, and its industries? These are some of the tough questions I explore with my wonderful guest, Vedya Amrita Bethel. Vedya Amrita is a Kundalini Yoga teacher and healer living in New York City. Her strong, wise, and radiant energy transmits beautifully in our spirited and real discussion about her life, race in America, and race in the yoga community. This is a time when all of us will benefit from gaining a deeper understanding of racism, superiority complexes, and how these very things are built into the very infrastructure of our societies and thus the mind’s subconscious patterns. This is a time of great transformation. Either we get on the train or it will drag us along anyways. It’s a Love movement, a Zion train. Visit her website at http://myglowinghouse.com Follow her on Instagram and Facebook.
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Sunn m'Cheaux is gifted. He is an activist, artist, and the first and only Gullah language instructor at Harvard University. He has an intelligence and spirit about him that connects and penetrates. I remember seeing him perform his poetry almost twenty years ago and being extremely impressed by his artistry, heart, and command. That soulful intelligence and spirited conviction is most definitely apparent today. In this episode, Sunn and I reminisce a bit about our time together working as artists in Charleston, SC, before jumping into the rich culture of the Gullah Geechee people, race in America, Black Lives Matter and Sunn's important work as a teacher of his native language at Harvard. Follow Sunn on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Visit his website at https://www.sunnmcheaux.com/
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