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The Hridaya Podcast: Living with an Open Heart

Hridaya Yoga
Karma Yoga
Hridaya Yoga
Dark Retreat
Meditation
Solitude
Heart
Death
CPTSD
Activism
Conservation
Present Moment
Yoga
Ego
Trauma
Spiritual Heart
Non-Duality
Somatic Practices
Embodiment
Self-Compassion
Marine Biology

Join us for a series of conversations with Hridaya teachers exploring meditation, transformation, healing, the ego, and the path of the Spiritual Heart. Through intimate dialogues and profound teachings, these episodes invite listeners into a deeper exploration of consciousness, presence, and inner stillness. To continue the journey, explore teachings, retreats, and resources at hridaya-yoga.com M... more

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Blanca Amezuka
Facilitator of alchemy of the heart retreats, Hridaya teacher
Hridaya Yoga
Episode: The Alchemy of Trauma and the Spiritual Heart
Claud Vaduva
Author who wrote about the present moment and death in awareness
Episode: Living and Dying in the Present Moment

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Host of Hridaya Yoga podcast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
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Finding Purpose Through Karma Yoga: A Journey from Marine Biology to the Heart
Q: What role did enthusiasm play in sustaining your work and how can listeners cultivate it in their own lives?
Enthusiasm acted as a compass and energy source that kept me engaged even with little sleep or resources; it can be cultivated by gradually making time for what you love and by surrendering to the pull of the heart rather than chasing external validation.
Finding Purpose Through Karma Yoga: A Journey from Marine Biology to the Heart
Q: How did you balance the challenges of conservation work with the practice of surrender and non-attachment to outcomes?
I learned to recognize that I am not responsible for saving the entire world; instead, I can serve with enthusiasm, stay present, and trust a deeper flow that guides outcomes in a broader, generational sense.
Finding Purpose Through Karma Yoga: A Journey from Marine Biology to the Heart
Q: What was your life like before Hridaya and how did your experiences in conservation shape your view of Karma Yoga?
I felt a strong calling with nature and animals, but the academic route made me feel disconnected until I reconnected with nature through hands-on conservation and later meditation, which clarified that service and presence mattered more than status or money.
The Alchemy of Trauma and the Spiritual Heart
Q: What does the encounter with non-dual experiences signify for Blanca, and how did it shift her practice?
Blanca explains that non-dual experiences provided glimpses of her true nature, which, when returning to daily life, intensified the purification process and solidified a shift toward deeper embodiment and self-love, though she emphasizes that such experiences must be integrated thoughtfully rather than interpreted as final answers.
Living and Dying in the Present Moment
Q: Why is it so important to talk about death?
Because it brings a clarity of direction and strips away illusions of an endless future, prompting us to invest our life in what truly matters.

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Conversations with Hridaya teachers explore meditation, presence, and the Spiritual Heart through intimate dialogues that blend personal stories with practical guidance. Episodes often center on Karma Yoga, meditation practice, trauma-informed spirituality, and navigating life with grace, humility, and service. The show tends to feature long-form, reflective discussions that emphasize inner transformation, embodiment, and living teachings in daily life, with a calm, contemplative tone that appeals to seekers and practitioners seeking depth beyond surface meditation tips. A notable strength is the emphasis on accessibility and real-world application of spiritual principles, including trauma-informed practice and compassionate community. The ... more

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