In this episode, we discuss:
Co-sustaining spiritual practice and effective social action.
Tips for carving out time for practice/ finding your core practice.
Yogananda’s balanced, spiritual and responsible life.
Sacred citizenship vs. the myth of rugged individuality.
Practice as a wellspring for creativity.
Harnessing imagination in the service of recognizing modes of our own experience.
Knowledge of theory as it contributes to experience in practice.

Philip Goldberg has been studying the world’s spiritual traditions for more than 45 years. He is the author or co-author of some 25 books published in more than a dozen languages. His book American Veda was named by Huffington Post and Library Journal as one of the Top 10 Religion Books of 2010; it was followed in 2018 by the popular biography The Life of Yogananda. He blogs on Spirituality & Health and cohosts the Spirit Matters podcast.

In this episode, we discuss:
<ol>
<li>Co-sustaining spiritual practice and effective social action.</li>
<li>Tips for carving out time for practice/ finding your core practice.</li>
<li>Yogananda&rsquo;s balanced, spiritual and responsible life.</li>
<li>Sacred citizenship vs. the myth of rugged individuality.</li>
<li>Practice as a wellspring for creativity.</li>
<li>Harnessing imagination in the service of recognizing modes of our own experience.</li>
<li>Knowledge of theory as it contributes to experience in practice.</li>
</ol>
Philip Goldberg has been studying the world&rsquo;s spiritual traditions for more than 45 years. He is the author or co-author of some 25 books published in more than a dozen languages. His book&nbsp;American Veda&nbsp;was named by&nbsp;Huffington Post&nbsp;and&nbsp;Library Journal&nbsp;as one of the Top 10 Religion Books of 2010; it was followed in 2018 by the popular biography&nbsp;The Life of Yogananda.&nbsp;He blogs on Spirituality &amp; Health and cohosts the Spirit Matters podcast.

Chitheads is a smorgasbord of contemplative education. Each episode is like a mini masterclass, exploring the diverse landscapes of spiritual practice, philosophy, and the transformative power of embodied knowledge. Each episode is crafted with the curious and open heart in mind, aiming to illuminate the path of self-inquiry and empowerment for yoga teachers, scholar-practitioners, meditators and other spiritual seekers and contemplative folks from around the world.

From the profound teachings of Yoga and Buddhism to the sometimes complex theories of contemplative psychology and the vibrant tapestry of indigenous wisdom, our guests share insights that awaken, challenge, and inspire.

With every episode, we dive into discussions that matter, exploring questions that guide us closer to our true selves and to a deeper understanding of the world around us. Our mission is to create a space where wisdom (and not fame, power, or money) is the center of gravity and what we are most concerned about cultivating in this lifetime. 

Join us on Chitheads as we explore the liminal spaces of consciousness, embrace the complexities of the human experience without dogma or self-righteousness, and discover the beauty again and again of the interconnectedness of all things.

Subscribe to Chitheads on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform, and please consider leaving us a positive review on one iTunes, or your favorite podcast player. Come dive into these in-depth conversations that illuminate our path of contemplative discovery. If you’ve felt like you’re the only one full of chit – full of consciousness or awareness ˀ– welcome home. This community of listeners, seekers, and scholar-practitioners is for you.

Chitheads is a smorgasbord of contemplative education. Each episode is like a mini masterclass, exploring the diverse landscapes of spiritual practice, philosophy, and the transformative power of embodied knowledge. Each episode is crafted with the curious and open heart in mind, aiming to illuminate the path of self-inquiry and empowerment for yoga teachers, scholar-practitioners, meditators and other spiritual seekers and contemplative folks from around the world.
From the profound teachings of Yoga and Buddhism to the sometimes complex theories of contemplative psychology and the vibrant tapestry of indigenous wisdom, our guests share insights that awaken, challenge, and inspire.
With every episode, we dive into discussions that matter, exploring questions that guide us closer to our true selves and to a deeper understanding of the world around us. Our mission is to create a space where wisdom (and not fame, power, or money) is the center of gravity and what we are most concerned about cultivating in this lifetime. 
Join us on Chitheads as we explore the liminal spaces of consciousness, embrace the complexities of the human experience without dogma or self-righteousness, and discover the beauty again and again of the interconnectedness of all things.
Subscribe to Chitheads on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform, and please consider leaving us a positive review on one iTunes, or your favorite podcast player. Come dive into these in-depth conversations that illuminate our path of contemplative discovery. If you’ve felt like you’re the only one full of chit – full of consciousness or awareness ˀ– welcome home. This community of listeners, seekers, and scholar-practitioners is for you.

Interviews with leaders, elders and teachers from the yoga and wider wisdom community on eastern philosophies, consciousness studies, social justice, and the human spiritual condition.

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