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The Poet of Tantra Traditions with Chandresh Bhardwaj
2024-09-19
Join Ailey Jolie and Chandresh, a seventh-generation spiritual teacher, author, and founder of the 'Break The Norms' movement, for this episode of In This Body. Together they discuss Chandresh's journey from Wall Street to becoming a tantra teacher and his views on modern spirituality. Chandresh shares his insights on the difference between textbook spirituality and lived experience, the importance of self-reverence, and how slowing down can enhance one's spiritual connection. The conversation also delves into topics like death and sexuality, and how embodiment plays a crucial role in fostering a true spiritual connection. We hope you enjoy the episode.
They discuss In this episode:
- 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
- 01:01 Meet Chandresh: Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Spirituality
- 02:27 Growing Up in a Spiritual Lineage
- 04:59 Textbook Spirituality vs. Embodied Wisdom
- 07:24 Understanding Tantra and Embodiment
- 09:56 Challenges and Misconceptions in Tantra
- 13:39 Leaving Wall Street for a Spiritual Path
- 16:35 Respecting Feminine Energy and Breaking Free
- 23:37 Embracing Vulnerability and Writing 'Break the Norms'
- 26:42 Breaking Norms and Family Narratives
- 27:34 Understanding and Overcoming Mental Blockages
- 29:55 Unconscious Loyalty and Its Impact
- 35:43 Connecting with Your Inner Artist
- 42:40 The Importance of Slowing Down
- 47:11 Starting Your Tantra Journey
- 49:10 Final Thoughts on Tantra and Self-Acceptance
You can read the show transcript here: https://share.descript.com/view/25E43Og1SDQ
To find out more about Chandresh:
- Find: Website (https://cbmeditates.com/)
- Follow: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cbmeditates)
- Explore: Break the Norms (https://cbmeditates.com/book)
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- Experience: Online Course
- Email: info@aileyjolie.com
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