Hridaya Podcast with Durga Dasi
8 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -The Hridaya is the spiritual heart, according to the teachings of Yoga. This podcast is a devotional offering of insight for living yoga and Indigenous Wisdom in our every day lives as we journey to the heart of Great Mother. We'll discuss the rich teachings of Hindu philosophy and the way of Sanatan Dharma, focusing on works centered on Devi, or Goddess; alongside Native traditional teachings. Durga Dasi (she/her) is a descendent of the Chickasaw Nation; and shishya (student) of Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati at Kali Mandir. She's a mom, herbalist, and teaches the Practices of yoga with trauma consciousness while sharing the devotional practice of kirtan. She is passionate about the environment, social justice, decolonizing wellness, and inviting others deeper into their own inner Sanctuary of Divinity.
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Episodes
Great Mother(hood)
July 28, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBAfter a long maternity hiatus, Durga Dasi is back to discuss the journey of surrender to Great Mother that allowed her to become a mother. Support the show
Sacred Earth, Sacred Heart
October 05, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBThis 15 minute guided meditation, lead by trauma informed yoga teacher Durga Devi Dasi, invites us to root into the sacredness of Earth Mother and our own Selves. Support the show
Durga & the Battlefield
May 14, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBRecorded live in 2019 at Namaste Center for Spiritual Living (so please pardon the sound quality!). The Divine Mother is a warrior, and in the Devi Mahatmya, we learn of Her fierce battles as She protects Her children. Rich with imagery and practicality, these teachings add much to the lives of devotees, seekers, and spiritualists alike. Allow Durga Dasi to guide you through and meditation and explanation of what this all means in the lives and hearts of those who call The Great Mother, M...
Hridaya 5: Entering the Heartspace
December 07, 2020 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWhat does it really look like to enter into the heartspace? What do we do with the traumas that we encounter along the way? Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, Durga Dasi, shares her personal experience and tools for this sacred navigation. Support the show
Hridaya 4: Surrender (Trauma Specific)
October 13, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWhat is surrender in the life of a Bhakta? Join Durga Dasi for an intimate conversation about surrendering to the Divine Mother in very practical ways. This episode deals specifically with trauma and how to change our relationship with the way it shows up in our lives, allowing it to become an offering of surrender and trust. Support the show
Knowing God as Mother
July 02, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBInspired by the bhavas of bhakti (Narada's Bhakti Sutra), I began to meditate upon the idea of Dasya (servanthood) verses Prati Vatsalya (relationship between child and parent). This offering will be dedicated to these two felt senses of relationship specifically. The reasoning for this is quite personal in my own understanding of worthiness. Can I, with all of my baggage and insecurities, come to rest in the knowing that I am a child of Kali Mā? Can I, through reasoning and Practice, begin ...
Hridaya 2: MahaMaya
March 30, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBDuring this time of social distancing, we have a precious opportunity to travel Inward. Social Distancing is an invitation for Self Convergence. This episode explores the concept of MahaMaya (illusion of separation), Bhakti, and the Love that we are. Support the show
The Journey Begins
March 01, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBIn this episode, we meet the three narrative characters of the Devi Mahatmya: Suratha, Samadhi, and Medhas... and discover what begins the journey inward. We'll also talk about the 8 Limbs of Yoga and how they guide our practical lives. Support the show