Featured on CNN, viralmindfulness.com, HIV Plus Magazine, The Gay HotSpot, and the cover of Positively Aware—my work as a mindfulness teacher and artist encourages you to discover your spiritual rhythm. I earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Utah in 2003, and a Bachelor of Science from Brigham Young University (1999). During migration from a basement office (with no windows) at Salt Lake Community College’s Health & Wellness Services, I resigned from the traditional cl ...
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The Vital Veda Podcast: Ayurveda | Holistic Health | Cosmic and Natural Law
Dylan Smith: Ayurvedic Practitioner, Holistic Health Educator, Conscious Entrepreneur
The Vital Veda Podcast is a show for people who intend to live the most evolutionary life at their highest potential, while experiencing total wellness and bliss. Our host Dylan Smith brings you the most inspiring interviews with thought leaders and experts from around the world in the fields of health, spirituality, personal development and natural law. Dylan Smith is an Ayurvedic practitioner, holistic health educator and exponent of Vedic wisdom. He is devoted to learning, sharing and rad ...
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Gurudev's Global Movement for Peace and Harmony | Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar #141
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For this episode I had the honour of interviewing Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, a world-renowned spiritual teacher and the founder of one of the largest spiritual organisations in the world today, Art of Living. This interview occurred in person, after the unforgettable Navaratri celebrations at the Art of Living Ashram in Bangalore. This sacred fe…
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Creating the Most Coherent Water Possible & Optimal Hydration | Mario Brainovic #140
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Join us in this transformative episode featuring Mario Brainović, CEO of Analemma Water, and a leading water science expert. Mario shares insights from over 15 years of scientific research, revealing how coherently structured water enhances human biology, boosts energy levels, and improves soil vitality. Learn how coherent water can harmonise brain…
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Make Sit Happen: Touch The Present Moment, Explore Quality of Thoughts and Mind
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Before you dive into a longer meditation, take a moment to check in with your mind. Where are you at right now? To ground yourself in the present, it can help to ask a few simple questions, ones that bring you into direct contact with what's unfolding inside you.Here's another question and touchpoint: What is the quality of you thoughts right now? …
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Autumn's Edge 03 Finding Space (and Colours) In The "Chaos" Of Your Mind
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In this episode, I reflect on the experience of engaging in a 7-day meditation challenge, offering insights on the power of simple, short meditations and the universal struggle with meditation. I share personal experiences of how incorporating even brief, 1-minute meditations has led to greater consistency and depth in my practice this week. Drawin…
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Make Sit Happen: Touch The Present Moment, Explore Any Physical Sensations
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Before you dive into a longer meditation, take a moment to check in with your mind. Where are you at right now? To ground yourself in the present, it can help to ask a few simple questions, ones that bring you into direct contact with what's unfolding inside you.Here's the next question: Are you experiencing any physical sensations? Pain, tightness…
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Make Sit Happen: Touch The Present Moment, What Are You Feeling?
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Before you dive into a longer meditation, take a moment to check in with your mind. Where are you at right now? To ground yourself in the present, it can help to ask a few simple questions, ones that bring you into direct contact with what's unfolding inside you.Start with this: What are you feeling? Can you connect with that? It could be an emotio…
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Is Hope Sus? Why Letting Go Might Just Set You Free
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In this episode, we explore why hope, while seemingly positive, might actually be keeping you stuck. Drawing inspiration from the slang "sus" (popularized by the game Among Us), we’ll dive into how hope can sometimes feel like a trap—suspicious, even. With teachings from Pema Chödrön and Stephen Jenkinson’s Die Wise, we’ll uncover how clinging to h…
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Bash Bish Falls, Mt. Washington, Massachusetts
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In this episode I'll introduce you to Massachusetts largest waterfall. Sit next to Bash Bish Falls and listen for 3 minutes. Listen. Notice. Love. Sit. Stay until the three minutes is up.De către Alexander Smith | Mindfulness Teacher
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Autumn's Edge 01: Super Simple 7-Day Meditation Challenge
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Welcome to Autumn's Edge. Let's start with a 7-day meditation challenge. Super simple suggestions in this episode! Start today and finish Thursday, October 3, 2024. The next few episodes will be guided meditation tracks, also called MAKE SIT HAPPEN. More resources for your meditation practice → https://www.viralmindfulness.com/guided-meditation-sta…
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Building Emotional Health in Children: Strategies for Healing and Growth with Aware Parenting | Marion Rose, PhD #139
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Curious about how tuning into your child's emotions can transform both their world and yours? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Marion Rose, PhD, a pioneer in Aware Parenting. Discover how this revolutionary approach goes beyond fulfilling basic needs and delves into the emotional depths of children, fostering their healing from stress a…
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Integrating Psychedelics Into Spiritual Practice, Or Not | Raghu Markus #138
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In this riveting conversation, we sit down with Raghu Markus to delve into the profound connection between psychedelics and spiritual traditions. Journey with us as Raghu shares his intimate experiences with the famous Indian guru, Neem Karoli Baba (a.k.a. Maharajji) and Ram Dass, exploring how these encounters shaped his understanding of universal…
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"In Chinese lore, the Fifth Season is late summer, when the glare is gone and only the color of things as they are can reach us. It takes all the seasons to become this bare. All the turmoil to be worn of edges. All the loss to hold on to nothing. All the seasons to wear our hands open. Landing here, I no longer want things. I only want moments. In…
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"How Can We Possibly Be Joyful In A Moment Like This?"
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Join me for an early morning cup of coffee next to a cozy campfire in Copake, New York. We'll discuss joy as an opportunity, even a "calling -- precisely in a moment like this" (Krista Tippett). My joy dances intimately with the pain, struggle and impermanence of modern life. Can you create space to hold joy while you're navigating difficulties? I'…
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Proof of Heaven: Insights From Near-Death Experiences | Dr. Eben Alexander #137
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What if a near-death experience could radically reshape your understanding of life? In this episode, Dr. Eben Alexander shares the profound insights he gained from his own extraordinary NDE (Near Death Experience), following a week-long coma induced by a rare E. coli bacterial meningoencephalitis. Dr. Alexander takes us on a journey through otherwo…
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Ayurvedic Tips for Safe and Healthy Travel Through India & Asia | Dylan Smith #136
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Curious about how to maintain your health while exploring the rich cultures of India and Asia? Whether you're worried about catching "Delhi belly" or blending safely with the local customs, this episode is packed with practical advice and Ayurvedic wisdom to ensure a smooth journey. In this episode, we'll uncover the Ayurvedic principles that suppo…
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How To Share Yoga & Meditation To The Mainstream & Heal Collective Ignorance | Patti Montella #135
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Discover how to transform inner turmoil into profound peace, even in the most challenging environments. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Patti Montella, a best-selling author and senior faculty member of the Art of Living, as she shares her extraordinary journey of teaching yoga, meditation, and breathwork to over 10,000 people worldwi…
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The Music Will Save Us In The End
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Behind the scenes of my Spring Piano Recital and Watercolour Series: Romance With Rainwater. Harvey Rose and John Harvey Cates pop in with a little audio fun from their garden in New City, NY. All things Alexander → viralmindfulness.com → Get your tickets for my recital next weekend. XXOO Yours Bluely…
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Make Sit Happen: The Life Of A Garden
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In this 20 minute guided meditation we'll explore a garden within your heart and mind's eye, as we simmer on the words of Maria Papova:"The life of a garden is a vivid reminder that anything of beauty and radiance takes time, takes care, takes devotion to seed and sprout and bloom, gardens have long been living cathedrals for the creative spirit.An…
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LIVE from Taos, New Mexico, Part 2 Conversations On Fear
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Kitty girls, squirrel friends and soul siblings! We just hit 20,000 downloads on the podcast. Thanks for the love! Are you ready to sashay your way along the trails with me? Honey, we're talking about Flagstaff, Arizona, and Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving you trail realness. As I make my pilgrimage to Taos, New Mexico, this episode is a journey pack…
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LIVE from Santa Fe, New Mexico | Conversations On Fear
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LIVE from Santa Fe, New Mexico | Conversations On Fear by Alexander Smith | Mindfulness TeacherDe către Alexander Smith | Mindfulness Teacher
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Barefoot Revolution: Unleashing Natural Performance | Steven Sashen #134
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Prepare to transform your understanding of foot health and athletic performance. This episode promises to unravel the secrets of minimalist footwear and its profound impact on conditions that plague so many, including bunions and plantar fasciitis. With Steve, a top sprinter with age-defying speed, we explore how maintaining physical function as we…
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Navigating the Serpentine Path of Kundalini Awakening | Kim Nguyen #133
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Journey the mystical realms of Kundalini awakenings with my guest, Kim Nguyen. From full-time corporate architect to being bombarded with radical spiritual energies, at first Kim was overwhelmed with kundalini energies, but now is evolving to work with it. Kim is now touring the world to meet one-on-one with renown artists to rapidly boost their cr…
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It's My New Year! And Harvey Texted Me For The First Time Today!
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This is the second year I'm celebrating the New Year at the Spring Equinox. I thought March 25th, being the full moon and all, would be the perfect beginning. Do you know about my Guided Meditation Starter Kit? I'll tell you about it. Don't just take my word for it, Bryce Orvin recently left me a comment after practicing one of the guided meditatio…
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What I Learned While Touring Australia With My Ayurvedic Teachers | Dylan Smith #132
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Embark on a transformative journey with me, as I recount a decade's worth of profound Ayurvedic wisdom and personal growth, marking Vital Veda's 10-year milestone. Feel the anticipation as I unveil pivotal lessons from my health voyage and the enlightening encounters with my esteemed Ayurvedic mentors, the Raju family of Vaidyas (Ayurvedic Physicia…
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A Pause In Decades: My 21st HIV Birthday (March 17, 2024)
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Watch the CNN interview, explore pictures from my World AIDS Day Keynote (2011), and learn more about Dime Stories (today's reading) → blessyourvirus.comDe către Alexander Smith | Mindfulness Teacher
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Winter's Edge: My Melancholy and a Public Service Social Worker Announcement (PSSWA)
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Winter's Edge: My Melancholy and a Public Service Social Worker Announcement (PSSWA) by Alexander Smith | Mindfulness TeacherDe către Alexander Smith | Mindfulness Teacher
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Super-Human Intuition: Reading & Cycling Blindfolded, Mental Health Evolution | Michael Collins #131
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On this podcast episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Emmy-nominated documentarist, Michael Collins, to discuss his upcoming film release, ”Intuition” showcasing one set of techniques to unlock the hidden potential within children, by means of a simple yet highly sophisticated practice (sadhana). On this episode we delve into the fascinat…
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In this episode I talk about my Midwinter Melancholy and how music is at the top of my "treatment plan." I read an essay I wrote in 2002 applying for an international Summer practicum in Eastern Europe (Bulgaria). It's called, MUSIC LESSONS. I got the internship and had an epic summer (circa 2002). I finish the episode offering you a blessing from …
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Sacred Sounds, Kirtan & Bhakti Yoga | Vijay Krishna #130
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When the soulful rhythms of Kirtan music and the rich wisdom of Bhakti Yoga merge, a portal to spiritual ecstasy opens. For this episode I had the privilege of sitting down with Vijay Krishna from the Kirtaniyas, whose life story is as enchanting as the mantras he chants. Vijay's journey is a testament to the transformative power of devotional musi…
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Journey Through Kundalini: Terror, Ecstasy, and Transformation | Marcus Hamill #129
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Imagine returning from a serene holiday only to be thrust into a world where your deepest fears and brightest epiphanies collide. Embark on a transformative journey with Yoga teacher Marcus Hamill as he shares the unexpected onset of his Kundalini awakening post-vacation. On this episode we explore the delicate dance between terror and bliss, unrav…
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Snotty Tales Of Mucus & Textiles
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Snotty tales of mucus, textiles (my new bedding) and cashmere of course. I've emerged from a January whirlwind. Let's start with the cold/flu/covid which drop kicked me into bed for seven days. Thank Goddess I bought new flannel sheets and two down pillows (with Mulberry silk cases) in December. I'll share a juicy quote from Katherine May's WINTERI…
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Sun, Skin & Breasts: Renegade Health | Nadine Artemis #128
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On this episode Nadine Artemis and Dylan Smith, two sun-worshiping natural health practitioners, explore the sun's healing potential, particularly focussing on its influence on our lifestyle, skin vitality, breast health as well as overall health. ☀️💛 Discover the transformative power of natural air, water, and grounding with Earth's energies, unra…
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Vedic Astrology Insights for 2024 | Laura Plumb #127
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In this insightful episode, I had a sit down with Vedic astrologer Laura Plumb, delving into the astrological predictions for the year 2024. Laura sheds light on the positions of key planets and how their alignments will influence various aspects of our lives. Exploring the impact on different zodiac signs, the discussion covers topics like health,…
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Starry Night Yosemite | Foresta, CA, 9PM PT, Sept 10, 2023
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Make sit happen under the stars of nighttime in Yosemite National Park.De către Alexander Smith | Mindfulness Teacher
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Starry Morning Yosemite | Foresta, CA, 5AM PT, Sept 11, 2023
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Make sit happen under the stars of an early morning in Yosemite National Park.De către Alexander Smith | Mindfulness Teacher
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