Acharya Shunya is a spiritual teacher and author. Her work focuses on nondual Advaita Vedanta, Ayurveda, and Yoga. She is the author of Sovereign Self: Claim Your Inner Joy and Freedom with the Empowering Wisdom of the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad Gita.
Acharya Shunya:
Website: https://www.acharyashunya.com/
Sovereign Self: https://www.amazon.com/Sovereign-Self-Empowering-Upanishads-Bhagavad/dp/B0C9S2Y37X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39M8Q98IPHAFL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.g0TGLWOnQ6DD910YbkNFxVkTAAOYsDWm6fhh1vhjmN7Ka3gNhsIbSEy1V7zxbtZ6xwEmBkQmnCWIk3UtwUP-37-C6kITiVC8ObFC2HvIs2oMggGpufkp4vFcuWZt2wDMdcGy36Px0uJLEDpfwGBUH9hJ2cS45n1vqThrtlG5aGhvLLlwpKTDoT4G8KENlAeMp6CRQT4okU01866qMRJQBkY4_yIUxnkTbxxl3lURCn0.OxXl7hFobcCecYey_VzX67VWC4hSiSLCaw0vQiW5mc8&dib_tag=se&keywords=sovereign+self&qid=1709663829&sprefix=sovereign+self%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1
Podcast Links:
Website: https://jakewarinnerpodcast.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kiojUxYZFyVdHOGl727jR?si=31164e616f1846a9
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jake-warinner-podcast/id1711278585
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Definition of Sovereign Self
02:02 Acharya Shunya's Background and Perspective
05:16 Understanding the Role of a Guru
09:57 In-Person vs. Distance Learning
11:00 Adapting Ancient Traditions to Modern Contexts
13:56 The Relevance of Traditional Spiritual Teachings
23:18 The Impact of Spiritual Teachings
29:18 Balancing Freedom and Prescription
32:36 Finding Your Own Path
36:03 Authenticity as the Main Practice
39:03 Navigating Attachments
44:51 Healthy vs Unhealthy Attachments
50:26 The Importance of Awareness
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