33. Contemplation of Contemporary Elements

In the last episode, I presented the traditional contemplation of the Five Great Elements (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space) and with this episode I present a contemplation on the 21 elements most common in our human bodies. Through this practice we connect with our interbeing with the universe as we contemplate that the very elements of our bodies were fabricated in stars that exploded as supernovae. Please support this podcast by subscribing, commenting, rating, and SHARING with others! If you'd like to financially support this podcast, know that EVERY gift is greatly appreciated! Donate here.

In this episode, I offer an introduction to the five elements taught throughout traditional Indian yoga teachings, including the basis for Ayurveda: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space.These are not mere substances but principles of matter, including the bodymind. This contemplation is found as part of the First Domain of Mindfulness, The Body, taught in the "Satipatthana-Sutta".After introducing the elements, I offer a short practice. Please support this podcast by subscribing and leaving a review. If you would like to offer financial support as dana, click here.

In this companion episode to Ep 30, I present some pointers as to how we can bring vedana-sati (mindfulness of feelings) into our asana practice. This is NOT a led practice session, but more a tutorial on principles of practice. I'd love to hear from any of you if you find this approach helpful.

Due to technical difficulties, this episode recorded in November, 2024 never ended up getting published! So, better late than never, eh?The Second Domain of Mindfulness presents "vedanasati" or mindfulness of feelings. What is meant by "feelings" is very specific: it's the sensations we feel throughout the body AND the hedonic or 'felt sense' of said feelings, whether pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral.This can arguably be said to be the most important of mindfulness practices as sensations condition and all-too-often determine our behavior!

In this companion episode to Episode 28, I offer a very short sampling of how we can bring the teachings of the satipatthana-sutta related to Mindfulness of the Body into the postural practice of hatha-yoga. Remember, our principle that we are not here to make asanas of ourselves and that it is NOT about how we look or what we can do, but rather what can we see about the lived experience of the body. ALL Dana is gratefully accepted!

In this episode, I offer a short summary of the practices associated with the First Domain (otherwise known as the First Foundation or Establishment of Mindfulness) as described in the satipatthana-sutta. If you'd like to read a version of this episode, click here. If you would like to offer DANA, click here.

In this episode I take off from where I left off in Episode 26 and introduce the Foundations of Mindfulness taught by the Buddha which serve as the "curriculum" for Mindfulness Yoga. Discussed is the understanding of Buddhism as a fully integrated Yogic Culture; what Hatha-Yoga is; and how postures of hatha-yoga can be practiced in such a way as to be a comprehensive Mindfulness Practice. Mindfulness Yoga Book Click to offer DANA

I've often been asked what makes Mindfulness Yoga different than other forms of Mindful Yoga or simply yoga done mindfully. Well, here's my answer. This episode also serves as an introduction to a series of episodes that will be devoted to the four domains of mindfulness. If you wish to try for one of 5 signed copies of my book, that I am offering for a contribution of $30 or more, please note in your "DANA" offering that you wish to get a copy and add your email address as well as your mailing address.

In this second in a series of coversations between Barrie Risman and Pobsa Frank Jude, they discuss the third of the principles Barrie enumerates in her book, "Evolving Your Yoga." Along the way, they discuss the difference between "change" and "transformation", the three aspects of Kriya Yoga and how to understand them in a contemporary practice context, different understandings of "self" and the relationship between "self-effort" and "grace" such as in what way does "grace" play a part for a non-theist naturalist?

In this first episode of 2024, Pobsa shares his vision for the new year and what he wishes to offer here at Pobsa's Dharma Lounge. Among other things, he will offer occasional book and film reviews so this episode presents a mini-review of a collection of essays about Buddhist ethics. Pobsa takes this opportunity to teach a bit about Mara, sometimes inaccurately referred to as the "Buddhist devil." If you would like to support this podcast, please subscribe, share, and rate if possible. If you would like to offer dana, you can do so via Pay Pal or Venmo @FrankJude-Boccio