The Hridaya Podcast: Living with an Open Heart

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  Finding Purpose Through Karma Yoga: A Journey from Marine Biology to the Heart 23.07.2026 44mnt

  In this episode, we begin with a consecration before exploring how letting go of the fruits of our actions can become a powerful spiritual practice—one that reconnects us with our True Nature, reveals a deeper sense of purpose, and brings the joy of selfless service into everyday life.Hridaya Yoga teacher Spandananda, originally from Brazil and now teaching at the Hridaya Center in Mexico, shares his journey from studying marine biology and working in conservation and environmental activism to discovering the transformative path of Karma Yoga. Through his personal story, he reflects on how each stage of life became an opportunity to serve without attachment to results.Together, we explore why enthusiasm can be a compass that points us toward our deepest aspirations, how selfless action transforms ordinary life into spiritual practice, and what it means to live in alignment with the Heart.About HridayaHridaya was born from a deep longing to share the message of the Heart with the world. At our centers in France, Mexico, and Romania, we offer non-dual teachings through silent meditation retreats, Hridaya Yoga, workshops, and a vibrant community dedicated to living with an open heart. We invite you to discover the practices that help reveal the True Self and support a life of Love, freedom, and joy.Interested in learning more about Hridaya or the practices shared in this episode?If you're inspired to explore selfless service as a spiritual practice, learn more about our free Karma Yoga Program in France and Mexico.Karma Yoga programDive deep within one of our on-site silent meditations retreats offered in Mexico, France and Romania throughout the year. Hridaya Silent Meditation RetreatsLearn more about our guest SpandanandaMusic Issued by: GSong.ai – AI Song Generator https://www.gsong.aisupport@gsong.ai
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  What 40+ Years of Daily Meditation Has Taught Me (with Sahajananda) 06.07.2026 1j 9mnt

  What really happens when you meditate every day for over 40 years? In this episode, Sahajananda—having maintained a daily meditation discipline since 1981—shares a rare, long-term perspective on spiritual practice.We explore what changes over the decades, what remains constant, and what continues to surprise even after a lifetime of dedication. From the early years of practice under challenging conditions to guiding silent retreats around the world, his insights reveal the depth, patience, and subtlety of the inner path. They reveal a story of grace and surrendering.An honest and grounded reflection on meditation beyond trends, apps, and quick results. About HridayaHridaya was born from a deep yearning to share the message of the Heart with the world. At our centers in France, Mexico, and Romania, we offer non-dual teachings through silent meditation retreats, yoga modules, workshops, and a vibrant community dedicated to living with an open heart. We aim to help you connect with the inner Self and embrace a life of love, freedom, and joy. We share these teachings in the spirit of selfless service.Interested in diving deeper?We offer silent meditation retreats in Mexico, France and Romania:3-Day Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreats10-Day Hridaya Silent Meditation RetreatsHridaya Silent Meditation RetreatsMusic Issued by: GSong.ai – AI Song Generator https://www.gsong.aisupport@gsong.ai
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  The Alchemy of Trauma and the Spiritual Heart 19.06.2026 48mnt

  Can trauma become a doorway to awakening? This episode explores the intersection of trauma-informed care and non-dual spiritual teachings, honoring the personal story of each individual while pointing toward the Absolute.We dive into pain and suffering as catalysts for transformation, the role of fragmentation and wholeness, and the subtle process of inner alchemy that happens through the Heart.Blanca challenges common assumptions, suggesting that there’s no need to “go into the shadow.” Rather, we cultivate the capacity to meet what arises with integrity and honesty.Drawing from her path through Hridaya teachings, Advaita Vedanta, Tantra, and somatic practices, Blanca offers a grounded and compassionate perspective rooted in trust, presence, and the intelligence of the Heart.This is a nuanced exploration of healing, awareness, and the possibility of transformation through what we often resist.Hridaya was born from a deep yearning to share the message of the Heart with the world. At our centers in France, Mexico, and Romania, we offer non-dual teachings through silent meditation retreats, yoga modules, workshops, and a vibrant community dedicated to living with an open heart. We aim to help you connect with the inner Self and embrace a life of love, freedom, and joy. We share these teachings in the spirit of selfless service.Interested in diving deeper?Dive into the teachings of the Spiritual Heart at silent meditation retreats in Mexico, France and Romania:3-Day Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreats 10-Day Hridaya Silent Meditation RetreatsThe Alchemy of the HeartHridaya Silent Meditation Retreats⁠Music Issued by: GSong.ai – AI Song Generator https://www.gsong.aisupport@gsong.ai
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  Living and Dying in the Present Moment 29.05.2026 49mnt

  What does it truly mean to live and to die in the present moment? In this episode, Claud shares profound reflections on mortality, presence, and what it means to live fully.Drawing from his personal journey and years of teaching, we explore how the awareness of death can become a powerful gateway to presence, clarity, and authenticity. Challenging common assumptions, Claud reminds us that life isn’t the opposite of death—birth is. From this perspective, mortality is no longer something to fear, but a teacher that reveals what truly matters.A contemplative conversation on embracing life more deeply by meeting each moment with openness and awareness.Hridaya was born from a deep yearning to share the message of the Heart with the world. At our centers in France, Mexico & Romania, we offer non-dual teachings through silent meditation retreats, yoga modules, workshops, and a vibrant community dedicated to living with an open heart. We aim to help you connect with the inner Self and embrace a life of love, freedom, and joy. As a non-profit organization, we share these teachings in the spirit of selfless service.Interested in diving deeper? We offer annual 28-day and 49-day solitude retreats as well as dark room retreats in both Mexico and France.28-Day Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat with ClaudHridaya Silent Meditation Retreats 49-Day Pratyabhijna RetreatSpend 3 days exploring the foundations of intimate relationships with Claud Vaduva at The Flowering of Love workshopMusic Issued by: GSong.ai – AI Song Generator https://www.gsong.aisupport@gsong.ai
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  Alone, Yet Fully Alive. Dark Retreats and the Power of Silence (with Sahajananda) 11.05.2026 49mnt

  What happens when all external stimuli disappear—no light, no distraction, no escape?This episode starts with a beautifully immersive moment of consecration and drop into the Spiritual Heart.In the conversation, Sahajananda shares insights from his profound experiences in solitude retreats, including extended periods in complete darkness. We explore what silence and isolation reveal about the mind, the heart, and the deeper layers of consciousness—and how these intense conditions become a gateway to direct experience.Beyond the extremes, these teachings point to something deeply practical: how to find clarity, presence, and inner stillness in everyday life.A powerful reflection on solitude, awareness, and what it means to be fully alive.Interested in diving deeper into solitude and stillness? We offer annual 28-day and 49-day solitude retreats as well as dark room retreats in both Mexico and France.Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreats28-Day Hridaya Silent Meditation Retreat49-Day Pratyabhijna RetreatDark Room RetreatsHridaya was born from a deep yearning to share the message of the Heart with the world. At our centers in France, Mexico & Romania, we offer non-dual teachings through silent meditation retreats, yoga modules, workshops, and a vibrant community dedicated to living with an open heart. We aim to help you connect with the inner Self and embrace a life of love, freedom, and joy. As a non-profit organization, we share these teachings in the spirit of selfless service.Music Issued by: GSong.ai – AI Song Generator https://www.gsong.ai. Contact at support@gsong.ai
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  Devotion with Alison Bond & Tasha Friedman 16.07.2022 41mnt

  Welcome to The Hridaya Podcast: Living with an Open Heart, where we share conversations about the non-dual teachings, Self-Inquiry, and how to integrate daily life into spirituality. Each episode features two Hridaya Yoga teachers connecting on a topic that is meaningful to them.In this episode, Alison Bond and Tasha Friedman discuss devotion.Originally from Canada, Alison Bond first came to yoga for its health benefits and had no idea that the profound spiritual path unfolding before her would become a deep calling. Since finding Hridaya Yoga in 2012, she has dedicated herself to exploring the deep reality that the non-dual vision points towards. Alison dedicates the majority of her time to sharing spiritual teachings with anyone interested in seeking Truth. In addition to yoga and meditation, she also explores feminine spiritual work as another pointer to our Divine Nature. She trusts that the Heart will continue to illuminate her path and guide her more deeply into love, service, and Stillness.Tasha Friedman has been part of the Hridaya family since 2015, when she participated in her first retreat in Mazunte and fell in love with the path of the Heart. Originally from the United States, in her early 20’s she started searching for deeper meaning. She found a guiding light in Tibetan Buddhism and yoga and soon began to travel the world. Since then, she has completed several long solitary retreats as well as the Hridaya Teacher Training Course. As a teacher, Tasha draws on her own experience as well as her diverse background in Buddhism and Kashmir Shaivism. She loves singing bhajans and walking in the woods.With centers in Longeval, France, and Mazunte, Mexico, Hridaya Yoga offers accessible yoga and meditation retreats that help people in search of meaning discover their inner Self and experience love, self-confidence, freedom, and joy of a life lived from the Heart.Want to know more about Hridaya? Visit our website.Follow Us: Facebook Instagram YouTube Insight Timer
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  Addiction with David Coleman & Paige Fletcher 09.07.2022 1j

  Welcome to The Hridaya Podcast: Living with an Open Heart, where we share conversations about the non-dual teachings, Self-Inquiry, and how to integrate daily life into spirituality. Each episode features two Hridaya Yoga teachers connecting on a topic that is meaningful to them.In this episode, David Coleman and Paige Fletcher discuss addiction.Originally from the United States, David Coleman's spiritual journey began at a young age with a deep longing for Truth. In 2014, he did his first Hridaya Retreat and discovered the wisdom of the non-dual teachings. This experience caused a profound shift, and ever since, David has dedicated himself to a life of practice, teaching, and service. Also from the United States, Paige Fletcher's history of addiction and depression led her on a journey of self-discovery in which she encountered the teachings of the Heart and began practicing Hridaya Hatha Yoga. This immediately kindled her aspiration to discover her true nature, a deep longing to understand what love and freedom really are. Paige is a dedicated yoga and meditation practitioner and has been a Hridaya teacher since 2017.With centers in Longeval, France, and Mazunte, Mexico, Hridaya Yoga offers accessible yoga and meditation retreats that help people in search of meaning discover their inner Self and experience love, self-confidence, freedom, and joy of a life lived from the Heart.Want to know more about Hridaya? Visit our website.Follow Us: Facebook Instagram YouTube Insight Timer
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  Sexual Trauma with Claud Vaduva & Blanca Amezcua 05.07.2022 1j 22mnt

  Welcome to The Hridaya Podcast: Living with an Open Heart, where we share conversations about the non-dual teachings, Self-Inquiry, and how to integrate daily life into spirituality. Each episode features two Hridaya Yoga teachers connecting on a topic that is meaningful to them.In this episode, Blanca Amezcua and Claudiu Vaduva discuss sexual trauma.Originally from Mexico, Blanca Amezcua first discovered the Hridaya teachings in 2015. Ever since, she has been through a profound process of transformation that has awakened her longing for Truth and led her to develop a deep practice of yoga and meditation. Blanca is currently part of the teaching team at our center in Mexico. She is also the founder of a project called “El Corazón Espiritual” (“The Spiritual Heart”), which inspires people to begin the search for their Essential Nature, offering information, classes, and workshops through digital platforms and social media networks.Since 2005, Claudiu Vaduva has dedicated his life to spiritual matters; this came as a culmination of many intersecting circumstances and tributary interests cultivated since childhood. In 2007, he met Sahajananada, and in 2011, he joined the Hridaya Yoga mission. When involved in teaching, whatever the topic he shares has a single-pointed direction: a rallying towards our essence, which he believes to be of utmost importance for humanity—that shift towards freedom.With centers in Longeval, France, and Mazunte, Mexico, Hridaya Yoga offers accessible yoga and meditation retreats that help people in search of meaning discover their inner Self and experience love, self-confidence, freedom, and joy of a life lived from the Heart.Want to know more about Hridaya? Visit our website.Follow Us:Facebook  Instagram YouTube Insight Timer
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  Healing with Aimee Norton-Taylor & Valentina Cannavò 11.06.2022 23mnt

  Welcome to The Hridaya Podcast: Living with an Open Heart, where we share conversations about the non-dual teachings, Self-Inquiry, and how to integrate daily life into spirituality. Each episode features two Hridaya Yoga teachers connecting on a topic that is meaningful to them.In this episode, Valentina Cannavò and Aimee Norton-Taylor discuss healing.Originally from Italy, Valentina Cannavò was fortunate to travel from a young age. During her travels, she first encountered meditation at a Vipassana retreat. She immediately felt an urge to explore this deeper dimension of Being and cultivated a strong meditation practice, serving and sitting in many retreats. Valentina arrived at Hridaya Yoga Mexico in 2012 and fell in love with the encompassing vision and teachings of the Heart. She became a teacher in 2014 and teaches Hatha Yoga, silent meditation retreats, and yoga and meditation workshops in Europe, Asia, and North America.Aimee Norton-Taylor came to Hridaya to discover how to live from the Heart and if it was possible to have a calm and peaceful state of mind. Hridaya’s 10-day silent meditation retreat and Module 1 bought about a significant shift in her life, and she has never looked back. Back in New Zealand, a simple background in yoga and meditation was enough to fuel the fire to continue the journey. In 2016, she found Hridaya Yoga and began what has become a deep connection with the teachings of the Spiritual Heart and Self-Inquiry. In addition to teaching and practicing Hridaya Meditation and Hatha Yoga, Aimee offers Cranial Therapy combined with aromatherapy and bodywork as well as sessions for opening the hips and restorative practices.With centers in Longeval, France, and Mazunte, Mexico, Hridaya Yoga offers accessible yoga and meditation retreats that help people in search of meaning discover their inner Self and experience love, self-confidence, freedom, and joy of a life lived from the Heart.Want to know more about Hridaya? Visit our website.Follow Us: Facebook Instagram YouTube Insight Timer
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  Self-Love with Phoebe Douglas & Iris 28.05.2022 48mnt

  Welcome to The Hridaya Podcast: Living with an Open Heart, where we share conversations about the non-dual  teachings, Self-Inquiry, and how to integrate daily life into spirituality. Each episode features two Hridaya Yoga teachers connecting on a topic that is meaningful to them.In this episode, Phoebe Douglas and Iris discuss self-love. Originally from Australia, Phoebe Douglas discovered the Hridaya teachings in 2014 and has been a devoted teacher since 2016. After years of international travel as a flight attendant, she began an inward investigation that awakened a profound shift in consciousness. She now dedicates her time to teaching, doing long silent meditation retreats, and joyfully experiencing life in the present moment. Iris grew up in Belgium. In her early 20s, a yearning for something different arose, and she began traveling the world, though she was unsure what she was seeking. After 15 years, Iris discovered Hridaya and realized that she had been looking for the Heart all along. She has been a teacher since 2014 and is a beloved presence at our center in Mexico. Iris is also a skilled practitioner of biodynamic craniosacral therapy, sound healing, and pre-and perinatal-birth and attachment therapy. With centers in Longeval, France and Mazunte, Mexico, Hridaya Yoga offers accessible yoga and meditation retreats that help people in search of meaning discover their inner Self and experience the love, self-confidence, freedom, and joy of a life lived from the Heart.Want to know more about Hridaya? Visit our website.Follow Us:  Facebook  Instagram YouTube Insight Timer