Hosted by Jacob Kyle · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 184 episodes
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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 ab
Jacob Kyle hosts CHITHEADS with Jacob Kyle (Embodied Philosophy), a society show with 184 episodes published.
What does it really mean to practice loving kindness — not as a spiritual platitude, but as the radical act of meeting yourself and others with unconditional ease? Is metta just wishful thinking, a form of spiritual bypa
What does it really mean to understand Kuṇḍalinī — beyond the myths, the misconceptions, and the mass-market awakenings? Is it a spontaneous physiological event, an irreversible shift in consciousness, or something far m
What does it really mean to live a meaningful life in the modern age? Is it found through political affiliation, consumer distraction, spiritual escapism — or something more grounded in conscious practice and integration
Is it cosmic punishment, moral bookkeeping, spiritual fatalism — or something far more subtle and practical? In this wide-ranging conversation, Jacob Kyle sits down with author and historian of spirituality Phil Goldberg
In this timely and energizing conversation, Jacob speaks with philosopher and Hellenic wisdom teacher Athena Potari about the crisis and rebirth of the humanities. Drawing on her work with the Galileo Commission and her
In the highest view, the fruit of practice is not the attainment of something new but the effortless recognition of what has always been — ānanda, the bliss inherent in awareness itself. The Anupāya — the “methodless met
In this episode, Jacob Kyle sits down with his longtime friend and collaborator Nataraj Chaitanya, whose early creative influence helped shape the founding vision of Embodied Philosophy and even inspired the name CHITHEA
In this episode, Jacob Kyle offers a curated selection of teachings from Sādhana School, Embodied Philosophy’s year-long curriculum of contemplative study and practice. The episode weaves together reflections on states o
In this conversation, Jacob Kyle and James D. Reich discuss the concept of Rasa in Indian aesthetics and literary theory. They explore the idea that poetry and art can evoke a specific emotional experience in the audienc
In this episode, Jacob Kyle and Kavitha Chinnaiyan delve into the intricate world of the Sri Chakra and Sri Yantra, exploring their significance in Tantric practices. Kavitha shares insights from her latest book, discuss
In this episode, Jacob Kyle shares an excerpt from the first session of the Winter Sādhana School course — exploring the fundamentals of Yoga Philosophy to help situate us in the conversation of prāṇa, and why the extens
Loriliai Biernacki is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Her research interests include Hinduism, gender, New Materialism, and the interface between religion and science. H
Jacob Kyle interviews Samir Chopra about anxiety from a philosophical perspective. In Samir's new book Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide, Samir explores the therapeutic value of anxiety from traditions of Buddhism, existent
Jacob Kyle interviews Shree Nahata about the fundamental principles of Jain philosophy and how these principles are incredibly timely and insightful for modern times. To deepen your knowledge of yoga philosophy, grab our
In this episode of the podcast, we share an excerpt from the 30-Day Sādhana on the topic of bhāva, a Sanskrit word which has a number of different meanings, including emotion, being, becoming, and denotes a state of thin
Jason Birch is a scholar of medieval haṭha yoga and a founding member of SOAS's Centre for Yoga Studies. His research includes locating and translating early yoga manuscripts, and preparing critical editions, such as of
Shambhavi Sarasvati is the spiritual director of Jaya Kula, a nonprofit community in Portland, Oregon. Her principle training is in the View and practices of Trika Shaivism—also called Kashmir Shaivism—and the Dzogchen t
Athena Potari is a philosopher, spiritual teacher, and lineage holder of the Hellenic spiritual tradition. She is the founder of Athenoa – an Academy for Hellenic Wisdom in Greece, where Hellenism is approached as a livi
In today's episode, Embodied Philosophy Founder Jacob Kyle is interviewed by Kelly Blaser for the 2024 Power of Meditation Summit. They discussed the role of the scholar-practitioner, the philosophical significance of "z
Leslie Kaminoff is a yoga educator inspired by the tradition of T.K.V. Desikachar. He is an internationally recognized specialist with four decades’ experience in the fields of yoga and breath anatomy. He leads workshops
Samir Chopra
PhD
1 appearance on this show
Amy Matthews
Senior Producer: Education and Communities · Parramatta Riverside Theatre
1 appearance on this show
Tracee Stanley
meditation teacher, bestselling author of "Radiant Rest" and "The Luminous Self" · Empowered Life Circle
1 appearance on this show
Jill Miller
author, teacher, co-founder · Tune Up Fitness
1 appearance on this show
Sally Kempton
master of meditation, yoga philosophy, and practical tantric philosophy
2 appearances on this show
Daniel Simpson
author of The Truth of Yoga · Fleetio
1 appearance on this show
Nikki Myers
founder · Y12SR
1 appearance on this show
Andrew Holecek
author and Embodied Philosophy faculty
1 appearance on this show
Rabbi Rami Shapiro
Rabbi, author, contributing editor
1 appearance on this show
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