Escaping Saṃsāra - Yoga and Meditation Podcast about practices that liberate us. Interviews with spiritual teachers from the yoga world and beyond. We are a group of friends dedicated to exploring the deep teachings of yoga and other spiritual traditions to see what unites them in their search for Truth and how each practitioner has danced with the Mystery. We want to learn from today's elders about their paths and experiences. What has worked, what hasn't and what is downright weird. From California psychedelic culture to Tantric Tibet we span the globe finding out what has helped people on their spiritual journey. We hope that it will be of benefit to our fellow truth seekers. OM
Escaping Samsara
Claim This Podcastby Nathan Thompson & Evgeny Dziatko
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Escaping Saṃsāra - Yoga and Meditation Podcast about practices that liberate us. Interviews with spiritual teachers from the yoga world and beyond. We are a group of friends dedicated to exploring the deep teachings of yoga and other spiritual traditions to see what unites them in their search for Truth and how each practitioner has danced with the Mystery. We want to learn from today's elders about their paths and experiences. What has worked, what hasn't and what is downright weird. From California psychedelic culture to Tantric Tibet we span the globe finding out what has helped people on their spiritual journey. We hope that it will be of benefit to our fellow truth seekers. OM
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Recent Episodes
November 3, 2025
Why I Ditched My Orange Robes (And What I Found in Vietnam) with Bante Panna
<p>Bhante Panya tried the forest monk thing. He wore the Theravada robes in America, followed the Vinaya rules, and watched potential practitioners flee because he looked too foreign, too untouchable, too "religious icon" instead of accessible teacher. So he made a move that freaked out his ego: took Mahayana ordination in Taiwan, moved to Vietnam, and started asking uncomfortable questions about what Buddhism actually needs to look like in the West. This conversation gets real fast.<br /> <br /> We're talking about: **The stuff nobody mentions:**<br /> - How your friend group is a mirror of everything you hate about yourself<br /> - The terror of taking the bodhisattva vow<br /> - What happens when you sit next to someone who's actually realized <br /> - Why Theravada meditation might be technically superior but Mahayana community outreach hits different<br /> - How to fight the dark spots in your mind when you can't run to a cave<br /> - The difference between controlling your mind and just not reacting to it<br /> - Why unhealed childhood trauma is probably running your whole spiritual path *</p> <p>Bhante's books: https://www.amazon.com/Thoughtless-love-cultivation-Bhante-Panna https://www.amazon.com/touching-enlightenment-parable-distance-attachments-ebook Donations for Bhante: https://venmo.com/u/bhante ---<br /> <br /> *Escaping Samsara is a weekly podcast exploring authentic Buddhist and yogic practice. Subscribe on Substack (escapingsamsara.substack.com) for free articles, teachings, and more episodes!</p>
September 30, 2025
Kat Ashtanga: Advanced Practice, Motherhood & Spiritual Growth
<p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">In this episode, we sit down with Kat Ashtanga, an advanced practitioner, to explore:</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">✨ How practice evolves through the different series of poses</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">✨ Balancing lineage with personal practice</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">✨ Integrating pregnancy, postpartum, and motherhood</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">✨ The subtle benefits of long term asana practice</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">✨ How the universal energy of prana is conducted via these poses</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Whether you’re deep in your own Ashtanga journey or just beginning to explore, this conversation offers wisdom and inspiration for yogis at all levels.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">🔗 Also listen on Spotify / Apple / Substack</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">👉 Don’t miss exclusive writings, bonus episodes, and behind-the-scenes reflections. Subscribe on Substack today:</span> <span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a href= "https://escapingsamsara.substack.com">https://escapingsamsara.substack.com</a></span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">Here's the only video of the old school Advanced A practice I'm aware of on YT: </span><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--highlight-text-decorator" dir= "auto"><a class= "yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOntCUA5AnA" target="" aria-label= "YouTube Channel Link: Ashtanga Yoga - ORIGINAL 1974 ADVANCED A SEQUENCE"> <span class="yt-core-attributed-string--inline-block-mod"><img class="ytCoreImageHost yt-core-attributed-string__image-element yt-core-attributed-string__image-element--image-alignment-vertical-center ytCoreImageContentModeScaleToFill ytCoreImageLoaded" src= "https://www.gstatic.com/youtube/img/watch/yt_favicon_ringo2.png" alt= "" /></span> • Ashtanga Yoga - ORIGINAL 1974 ADVANCED A S... </a></span> <span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">F</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">ind out more about Kat: </span><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir="auto"><a href= "https://www.kathache.com/">https://www.kathache.com/</a></span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto">If you enjoyed this episode, please like, comment, and share — it helps the podcast reach more practitioners around the world.</span></p> <p><span class="yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"> </span><span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ashtanga" target="">#Ashtanga</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/yogapodcast" target="">#YogaPodcast</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/escapingsamsara" target="">#EscapingSamsara</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/meditation" target="">#Meditation</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/motherhood" target="">#Motherhood</a></span> <span class= "yt-core-attributed-string--link-inherit-color" dir= "auto"><a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lineage" target= "">#Lineage</a></span></p>
September 2, 2025
Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind 4/4 *Death* with Daniel Ingram
<p data-start="255" data-end="502">In the fourth and final episode of our series on The Four Thoughts That Turn the Mind, Nathan sits down with renowned Dharma practitioner and ER physician Daniel Ingram to explore the most confronting and transformative contemplation: death.</p> <p data-start="504" data-end="831">Drawing from his experience in emergency rooms and deep meditation, Daniel discusses how death can be a powerful catalyst for spiritual urgency, freedom, and insight. They reflect on childhood spirituality, near-death experiences, death rehearsal practices, and the delicate balance between striving and letting go on the path.</p> <p data-start="833" data-end="992">If you’ve ever asked yourself what really happens when we die—and how contemplating death can make life more vivid and meaningful—this conversation is for you.</p> <p data-start="833" data-end="992"> </p> <ul> <li data-start="1035" data-end="1062"> <p data-start="1037" data-end="1062"><strong data-start="1037" data-end="1045">0:13</strong> – Introduction</p> </li> <li data-start="1063" data-end="1128"> <p data-start="1065" data-end="1128"><strong data-start="1065" data-end="1073">4:18</strong> – Early spiritual experiences and childhood insights</p> </li> <li data-start="1129" data-end="1197"> <p data-start="1131" data-end="1197"><strong data-start="1131" data-end="1139">7:05</strong> – Daniel’s Dharma path and balancing practice with life</p> </li> <li data-start="1198" data-end="1258"> <p data-start="1200" data-end="1258"><strong data-start="1200" data-end="1209">13:30</strong> – Contemplating death and its spiritual impact</p> </li> <li data-start="1259" data-end="1322"> <p data-start="1261" data-end="1322"><strong data-start="1261" data-end="1270">19:57</strong> – Near-death experiences and ontological humility</p> </li> <li data-start="1323" data-end="1364"> <p data-start="1325" data-end="1364"><strong data-start="1325" data-end="1334">24:44</strong> – Do you have a death plan?</p> </li> <li data-start="1365" data-end="1418"> <p data-start="1367" data-end="1418"><strong data-start="1367" data-end="1376">32:28</strong> – Death as suffering and transformation</p> </li> <li data-start="1419" data-end="1472"> <p data-start="1421" data-end="1472"><strong data-start="1421" data-end="1430">43:06</strong> – The urgency of practice: why not now?</p> </li> <li data-start="1473" data-end="1522"> <p data-start="1475" data-end="1522"><strong data-start="1475" data-end="1484">51:48</strong> – Balancing striving with surrender</p> </li> <li data-start="1523" data-end="1583"> <p data-start="1525" data-end="1583"><strong data-start="1525" data-end="1534">58:56</strong> – Daniel’s current projects and final thoughts</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>More about Daniel here: <a href= "https://www.integrateddaniel.info/">https://www.integrateddaniel.info/</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
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