How do we find hope when life feels heavy?

How can yoga and meditation support us in stressful times?

What does it mean to live with less resistance?

In this episode of The Spirit of Yoga, host Burkhard speaks with Ama, who shares her personal self love journey from Lebanon to Bali. Through her experience with yoga and meditation and an in-depth mindfulness practice, Ama reflects on how inner work can soften stress, open new perspectives, and bring a sense of calm into everyday life.

This conversation explores playful mindfulness, holding space for others, and how yoga goes far beyond the physical practice. A gentle reflection on hope, presence, and living with more awareness.

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In this episode of The Spirit of Yoga, Burkhard dives into the concept of self-love and self-acceptance. How do we truly love ourselves without falling into extremes—too much self-importance or self-criticism? Is it possible to embrace both our strengths and weaknesses without judgment?

In this session, we explore how to find balance in our self-appreciation, recognizing that loving ourselves fully means accepting both the light and the shadows. By embracing imperfections and letting go of rigid standards, we can develop a healthier relationship with ourselves, others, and the world around us.

Join us as we discuss the journey of self-love, understanding our limitations, and the transformative power of peace within.\

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Can meditation create measurable changes in the brain?

What do EEG meditation readings actually show during practice?

And how does neuroplasticity relate to the inner experience of awareness?

In this solo episode of The Spirit of Yoga, host Burkhard explores what modern research suggests about meditation and the nervous system: shifts in neurotransmitters and hormones, changes in brain activity observed through EEG and MRI, and longer-term structural changes that can appear with consistent practice.

From there, the episode opens into the inner landscape: the relationship between brain and mind, the way conditioning shapes our thoughts, and why consciousness is still deeply misunderstood from both the scientific “outside view” and the lived “inside view.”

You’ll also hear a contemplative perspective drawn from yoga and meditation traditions: the softening of the separate self, the felt sense of dissolving the “bubble-mind,” and moments of pure awareness described as a merging of individual consciousness with a wider field of presence.

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