Transcendental Gratitude: Indigenous Wisdom from Braiding Sweetgrass - 054

Sat Nam, Unlock the secrets of manifestation with our special guest, Aryana Rollins, a manifestation teacher and author. This episode shares Aryana's unique five-stage approach to manifestation, but also offer a fresh perspective on how to align your thoughts, feelings, and actions with your desires. We also discuss Aryana's writing process for her book "Mindful Achiever," a fusion of strategic manifesting and intuitive guidance. Aryana opens up about her writing journey, its ups and downs, and her profound understanding of the book's purpose. We stress the significance of trusting your intuition and staying committed to your personal vision. We round off this enlightening episode with an empowering pranayama practice, guiding you through a breath awareness exercise designed to help you connect with your life force, or prana. Don't miss out on this episode brimming with valuable insights and practical tips! Relevant Links: Buy Aryana's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLKZ31DP Click here to learn more about Aryana. With Love, Jen & Ramtin

Sat Nam, Ever pondered the vast capabilities and intricate mysteries of your mind? Perhaps you've felt overwhelmed by the chaos and confusion it can sometimes bring? Join us as we unravel the workings of the human mind and guide you towards a more heart-centered, consciousness-driven life. We'll delve into how our brain functions as a lens, interpreting and distorting the universal and collective consciousness. And we'll explore how we can filter out the noise, discerning thoughts that serve us from those we should let go of. With the application of meditation, mindfulness, and heart-centered living, you can find peace and reduce stress, anxiety, and tension. At the end of the epsidoe, Jen guides you through a pranayam practice atimed at reducing stress and tension. Relevant Links: Click here to sign up for our free meditation program: 10 Days of Kirtan Kriya. Click here to learn more about Spiritual Counseling with Ramtin. With Love, Jen & Ramtin

This episode unravels the transformative practice of expressing thanks to the natural world, as inspired by Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass. Our conversation is not just about gratitude; it’s about embracing a way of life that centers the heart and connects us to the present moment. To further deepen our exploration, we incorporate the pranayam for perspective and emotional balance. This alternate nostril breathing technique has the potential to help get you out of overthinking and to quiet the mind. Finally, we share a heartfelt testimonial from a client about the profound impact of spiritual counseling and hypnotherapy. We extend an invitation for you to reach out to Ramtin for an introductory session or a Stress-Busting Session and discover the benefits yourself. So, tune in, embrace the wisdom of Indigenous teachings, and embark on a journey towards a more grateful and centered life. Relevant Links: Click here to buy Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Click here to read a version of the Thanksgiving Address. Click here to learn more about Spiritual Counseling with Ramtin. Click here to learn more about Stress-Busting Session with Ramtin. With Love, Jen & Ramtin

Sat Nam,  Listen in as we unravel the relationship between habits and discipline, explaining how these behavioral patterns are hardwired into our lives. We share how how the subconscious mind plays a pivotal role in forming habits, and how discipline requires a conscious effort to make a change. You'll gain insights into how both positive and negative habits exist, and how discipline can help modify them. At the end, Jen leads you through a pranayam meditation for a 'calm heart'. If you have any questions or want to share any thoughts, feel free to email us at [email protected] and [email protected]. You can also connect with us on Instagram at @HeartCenteredRevolution. With Love, Jen & Ramtin

Oooops!  I just realized this episode never went out on 8/12, so here it is now.... Have you ever found yourself lost in the hustle and bustle of daily life, forgetting to take a moment to just breathe? We've all been there, and it's in those moments that the power of mindfulness can truly transform your life. Join us on this heart-centered journey as we reveal how to harness the profound practice of mindfulness and bring it into the everyday. You'll discover how to tap into a state of peaceful, present being, employing tools such as the a 5-senses check-in. We also talk about how mindfulness can transcend the meditation mat and imbue every aspect of our lives, connecting us to our sense of connection to Divine in the present moment. Click here to learn more about Thich Nhat Hahn's incredible book, Peace Is Every Step. At the end of the episode, Ramtin leads you through a pranayam for cooling the mind and body, and we also share how you can work 1-1 with Ramtin. Click here to learn more about Spiritual Counseling with Ramtin. With Love, Jen & Ramtin  

Are you caught in the whirlwind of overthinking, feeling trapped in your own mind? This episode might be what you need. We're delving deep into the pattern of overthinking, from a yogic and hypnotherapy perspective. Discover how your subconscious mind plays a critical role in this habit and how simple techniques can help you switch from fear-based consciousness to a heart-centered one. Plus, you'll get to try out a pranayama that activates the higher glands in your body.  To learn more about the Stress-Busting Session with Ramtin, click here. 

Sat Nam!  Listen in as we unpack some powerful wisdom from one of our favorite teachers, Guru Singh. Drawing from his enlightening book, Levity, we share insights on the art of finding miracles in life's challenging moments.  Click here to buy Guru Singh's book Levity. Click here to learn more about Guru Singh's online community, 13 Moons. As a bonus, we guide you through a healing and uplifting pranayama practice to conclude the conversation. Join us in this enlightening journey as we bring you the best of Kundalini Yoga and conscious living. At the end of the episode, we also talk about working 1-1 with Ramtin. Click here to learn more about Spiritual Counseling with Ramtin. With Love, Jen & Ramtin

Join us, Jen and Ramtin, on a transformative journey as we explore the power and history of the Mool Mantra, a beloved chant in Kundalini Yoga. Hear about Guru Nanak's divine encounter by the river that led to the creation of this mantra and its profound impact on our personal journey. At the end of the episode, we share one of the pranayama we share most often in our 1-1 work with clients.  Here is the mantra typed out, to help you with speaking it into your life:  Mul Mantra Ek Ong Kaar, Sat Nam Karta Purakh Nirbho, Nirvair Akaal Moorat, Ajoonee Saibhung Guru Prasad, Jap! Aad Such, Jugaad Such Hai Bee Such, Nanak Ho Si Bhee Such To get a printable download of the Mul Mantra and translation, as well as a playlist of Mul Mantra songs, visit: www.HeartCenteredRevolution.com/MulMantra.  With Love,  Jen & Ramtin

Sat Nam, Revolutionaries, In this episode Jen explains the different uses of the word ‘sadhana,’ which can get confusing because the one word means 3 different types of daily spiritual practices. Jen also shares her experiences with each type of sadhana, and encourages you to commit to a sadhana that is a good fit for your spiritual journey and lifestyle at this time. At the end, Jen leads you through a pranayam meditation that boosts energy and eliminates stress. If you want to do a Kundalini Yoga sadhana, but don’t want to practice on your own at home, check out HCR’s 40-day sadhana by visiting www.heartcenteredrevolution.com/supportedsadhana. We give you everything you need to complete your first (or next) 40-day sadhana! We love you! Jen & Ramtin

Sat Nam, Revolutionaries In this episode Ramtin and I share the inspiration and mission for Heart Centered Revolution, we explain what ‘Heart Centered Revolution’ means to us. We also share a few non-yoga stories about ourselves, and I guide you through one of the most common pranayams practiced in Kundalini Yoga: Breath of Fire. In the episode I talk about our free programs to help support your Kundalini Yoga practice, and here are the links to those: Kundalini Yoga Essentials - free 5-day Kundalini Yoga course: click here to sign-up. 10 Days of Kirtan Kriya - free 10 day meditation program: click here to sign-up. To learn more about us, visit www.HeartCenteredRevolution.com. Click here to check us out on Instagram, or YouTube. We love you! Jen & Ramtin