THE GENIUS OF NOTHING

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 26 - Do we need friends ?

"Have you missed us? After a summer break we are back with this episode on friendship and how to navigate social life. Plus a special mantra. Enjoy!" Om mangalam Bhagwan

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 25 - Interview with photographer Robert Sturman.

"Amazing episode with our very special guest—yogi and photographer Robert Sturman."

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 24 - Death and consciousness.

"In this episode we talk about death and consciousness, and what happens when the mind and body end."  Al give a mantra to help loved ones pass on more gracefully.   Om

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 23 - Masculine and feminine

"In this episode we discuss the concepts of masculine and feminine - in yoga known as Shiva and Shakti - and how this relates to yoga and the way we move through life"

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 22 - Stuck in Canada

How do you stay balanced when things go wrong? Sebastian's unexpected stranding in Canada, and how he managed to get out of Montreal (Mantra-eal)! Mantras 1,. Om Shri

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 21 - Īśvarapraṇidhāna "Surrender"

Īśvarapraṇidhāna, the final niyama, is typically regarded as the act of surrender. In this episode we discuss the ISHTA approach of finding balance between effort and

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 20 - Svadhyaya "self-study"

This episode is about the fourth Niyama, Svadhyaya, which means "self-study", We look at how to best understand yourself and what your karmic role is in the Universe

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 19 - Sankalpa

Happy New Year everyone! We are here to discuss what it means to set an intention for the months ahead, and how the yogic San Kalpa - aligning with your soul's purpose -

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 18 - Tapas - focus, heat, discipline THE GENIUS OF NOTHING

Today's episode is on Tapas - focus, heat, discipline - and the Tantric approach to it, which requires love and balance. We talk about how to direct the energy of this ni

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 17 - Santosha (contentment)

In this episode, we discuss the niyama Santosha, which means contentment. Alan offers the mantra: Aham Brahmasmi Namaha Aham Brahmasmi - Come into the moment and tune t

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 16 - Saucha (purity" or "cleanliness)

In this episode we discuss the first niyama, Saucha, and how it relates to physical well being, and also mental and energetic clarity. We discuss which yogic physical pur

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 15, Aparigraha,

Aparigraha, or non-hoarding, is about much more than not amassing possessions. It also has to do with your thoughts and emotions, and everything that you hold on to.     

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 14 - Brahmacharya (channeling your sexual energy)

Buckle up people! In this episode we discuss sex, love, and a little bit of rock'n'roll. This is the practice of brahmacharya, the yama of channeling your sexual energy. 

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 13 - Interview with Katie Swift

This episode's guest is Katie Swift, an ISHTA teacher who trained in London and New York. We discuss the challenges of maintaining a daily practice, and how meditation is

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 12 - Asteya - non stealing

Asteya, or non-stealing, can take on many forms and be about more than money. In this episode we discuss stealing in its many guises, and offer the ganesha mantra to help

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 11 The Yamas - Satya (truth)

Satya - or truthfulness - is the subject of this episode. We discuss the tantric approach to being honest, and how to live a truthful life. If you have any questions you

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 10 The Yamas - Ahimsa (non-violence or non-harming)

This episode features an overview of the 5 yamas, which are moral precepts first laid out in the RigVeda thousands of years ago. Then we turn our gaze to the first yama -

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 9 The chakras

In this episode we discuss the chakras (wheels or vortexes of energy): how they represent the elements that we are made from, the different qualities they have, and how t

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 8 The material world

In this episode we discuss how to live well within the constant shifts and changes of the material world. Key concepts: Abhyasa Vairagya - Do the best you can, then sur

GENIUS OF NOTHING PODCAST 7 Be the change you want to see in the world

In this episode we discuss the power of mantra, and how we can use particular sounds for healing. Al gives a mantra to use for world peace, and addresses how to live in c