Happy Jack Yoga Podcast

In this episode, we explore the yogic concept of Paramatma—the inner guide or Supersoul—and how true teaching and therapy come alive when we listen deeply, both to ourselves and to those we serve. We reflect on pedagogy, presence, and whether healing is best led by agenda or by attunement. We discussed: The meaning of Paramatma and divinity within the individual soul Teaching through lecture versus personal sharing—and why lived experience matters Reflections from the Bhakti Yoga Conference Whether there is a “right” way to do therapy: client-led process versus therapist agenda Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial  🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna - use code THERAPY50 before Feb 9

When Silence Changes Everything | Episode 160 In this episode, we reflect on samatvam—often translated as equanimity—and what it looks like as groundedness in everyday life, especially after moments of silence, study, and big life decisions. We celebrate Hanna’s graduation and explore how stepping away from the world helped clarify the paths we chose next. We discussed: Samatvam and how equanimity shows up as groundedness in real life Celebrating Hanna’s graduation in Integrative Yoga Psychotherapy How a short silent “sabbatical” in the Canadian woods reshaped our direction Answering the call to continue studying yoga—Jack’s path to Harvard and Hanna’s journey into yoga therapy Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial  🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this episode, we explore how our inner world shapes our relationships, how suffering can become a path of evolution, and why time is the one currency we can’t afford to spend unconsciously. We discussed: How we project inner struggles onto the people closest to us Using suffering as a vehicle for growth  Why “seekers” are drawn to the yogic path Creating connection: what motivates it, and how our past shapes what we build Time as currency (inspired by Keith Cunningham) and choosing how we spend it wisely Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial  🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this episode, we share a heartfelt conversation from our spontaneous road trip to Sudbury with Jack’s mom—reflecting on prayer, presence, and the golden moments with loved ones that become the memories we carry for life. In this episode, we talk about: Our trip to Sudbury for a Christian music event (Pekka Simojoki & Friends) with Jack’s mom A transformative prayer moment between Jack and his mom Hanna’s experience of something hard to name—like love, holiness, grace and shared devotion in the room Why presence is everything, and how “golden moments” become what we keep over time How different traditions have different practices, but the longing underneath is often the same: contact with the Divine Faith traditions as different languages—many paths, one deeper invitation The reminder that we’re all on the same team: spiritual beings having a human experience—“walking each other home,” as Ram Dass so lovingly put it Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial  🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this episode, we explore what becomes possible when presence replaces performance—how connection, listening, and community can become powerful catalysts for healing and transformation. Topics discussed: The role of solitude The magic that emerges in genuine connection and shared presence How groups and communities can support breakthroughs and expansion Social anxiety, nervous system responses, and what helps us feel safe to share The art of facilitating groups and holding meaningful sharing circles Why we’re drawn to what we love—and how it connects us to something greater Presence and listening as deeply transformative practices Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial  🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this episode, we explore how writing clarifies our inner world and the transformative power of yoga therapy. We also share what’s unfolding next — new trainings, offerings, and community gatherings ahead. Topics discussed: • How writing clarifies thoughts and supports emotional integration • The magic of yoga therapy and meaningful client outcomes • Our intention to read and write more in the new year • Hanna’s upcoming yoga therapy trainings and continued learning • New projects unfolding in 2026 • A new Happy Jack Yoga course launching in February • Monthly in-person gatherings with yogis • Hanna’s upcoming group yoga therapy offering Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial  🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this heartfelt episode, we share reflections from the Festival of Gratitude at Govardhan Ecovillage. Jack opens up about his current inquiry into relationships, and Hanna reflects on turning 50 next week — a milestone marked by gratitude and reflection. Topics We Discussed: • The Festival of Gratitude and celebrating Radhanath Swami’s 75th birthday • How a true teacher awakens what’s already inside you • Jack’s insights on fullness, relationships, and living in inquiry • The symbolism of a yagna (fire ceremony) for releasing old patterns • Hanna’s reflections on turning 50 and welcoming a new life season Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial  🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this episode, we dive into what it means to live from love — exploring the role of spirituality in mental health, faith versus blind belief, the Sanskrit wisdom of the divine, and how every action can ripple with sacred meaning. Topics we discussed: The feeling of Christmas — and how that sense of warmth connects to spirituality Why spirituality can deeply protect mental health (drawing on research, work referenced by Lisa Miller, PhD) The heart’s purpose: to love and to be loved — especially divine love (prema) The difference between genuine faith and blind belief or skepticism Understanding the divine through the lens of three dimensions: Brahman (the absolute), Paramatman (the supreme soul), and Bhagavan (the “personal” divine) What it would feel like if we approached every action as an act of love Reflections on life’s delicacy, sacredness, and meaning — inspired by the Govardhan Eco Village monks Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial  🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this heartfelt episode, we reflect on love, loss, and the mystery of what truly endures.  Topics we discussed: • The passing of Coco, and how love never truly leaves • How spiritual life is about becoming more loving • Presence vs. future-focus: learning to live here and now • GEV as a Spiritual Disneyland — joy, wonder, and connection in community Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 Black Friday Gratitude Gift  🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this episode, we come to you live from India, joined by five radiant yogis who are here with us in person. Topics we discussed:  You don’t have a soul — you are a soul. The soul’s two deepest needs: to love and to be loved The beauty and depth of being in a spiritual community here in India The felt experience of living yoga — not just practicing it Reflections, synchronicities, and the sacred energy of Mother India Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial  🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this episode, we share the joy, tenderness, and anticipation of returning to Mother India. Topics we discussed: • Returning to India as a homecoming of the soul • Why we call this retreat a “spiritual summer camp for grown-ups” • How Mother India carries, holds, and teaches us • The beauty of travelling and growing in community • Ayurveda insights on mindful eating and intermittent fasting • How to know when you've eaten “enough” through presence, not rules • The experience of being changed and returning to the same airport — but not the same person Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial & September Book Club – The Journey Home by Radhanath Swami 🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this episode, we explore how life’s messiness can become a doorway to growth, presence, and deeper meaning. Topics we discussed: Finding meaning  Reframing negative experiences as opportunities or blessings A beautifully chaotic car ride through India Practices that help us shift from thinking to feeling What Happy Jack is currently exploring and teaching Letting life and experience teach us something new We’d love to hear from you! 💌 Share your topic ideas for future episodes by writing to info@happyjackyoga.com Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial & September Book Club – The Journey Home by Radhanath Swami 🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this episode, we explore: The beauty of the present moment and celebrating life’s gifts — as Jack turns 45 🎂 Everyday rituals and how they bring meaning into daily life Finding balance between hobbies, ambition, and accomplishment How sharing something personal can become universal  Yoga as a living experience   The joy of community and connection — and why this podcast exists in the first place We’d love to hear from you! 💌 Share your topic ideas for future episodes by writing to info@happyjackyoga.com Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial & September Book Club – The Journey Home by Radhanath Swami 🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this episode, we explore: Jack’s insights from the recent Tony Robbins Trainer Program he attended The value of staying open and curious as a lifelong student Making a difference right where you are How to make empowering requests that nurture relationships The quiet wisdom of maturity—seeing how we’ve grown over the years Shifting from outer validation to inner motivation Celebrating birthdays as sacred reminders of life itself Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial & September Book Club – The Journey Home by Radhanath Swami 🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this episode, we explore some of life’s deepest questions while keeping it light with a playful discussion about popcorn as a surprising life hack for balance. Topics discussed: The ultimate purpose of life from a yogic perspective The yogic scale of suffering: birth, death, old age, and illness How our avoidance of suffering can block transformation—and how to approach it differently The role of humour, joy, and even popcorn in finding balance Why the small things can support big shifts in health and harmony Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial & September Book Club – The Journey Home by Radhanath Swami 🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna  

In this episode, we explored themes that invite us to see life from new angles: Exploring the practice and symbolism of headstands—turning our world upside down Unpacking the concept of prasanna: ease and inner joy Spirituality and joyfulness Reflecting on how our perceptions shape what we truly hear Approaching death from a place of openness rather than fear Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial & September Book Club – The Journey Home by Radhanath Swami 🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this heartfelt conversation, we reflect on yoga as a living practice and a guide through life’s deepest questions. Together, we explore the nature of yoga—whether it is a spiritual path or a cultural practice—the meaning of dharma and karma, and how grief and loss can become gateways to growth. At its heart, this episode is a reminder that fulfillment doesn’t come from perfection, but from patience, progress, and the courage to live fully into our human experience. We touch on: Defining dharma and karma; action & reaction The search for purpose and connection Religious trauma Importance of learning to tolerate life’s difficult spaces Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial & September Book Club – The Journey Home by Radhanath Swami 🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this episode, we discussed: The purpose of deep self-inquiry on the healing journey Making amends with people and situations from the past Writing as a practice of gratitude, healing and integration How to live with our wounds without avoiding or dwelling Finding wisdom in the challenges we carry Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial & September Book Club – The Journey Home by Radhanath Swami 🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this special episode, we share the recording of our course kick-off call with His Holiness Radhanath Swami. He speaks about the essence of pilgrimage, the heart of seeking, and the transformative power of approaching life not as a tourist, but as a true seeker. His reflections draw on universal wisdom traditions and invite us deeper into our own spiritual journeys. The difference between traveling as a tourist and journeying as a seeker Seeing through the lens of the heart: how a journey becomes pilgrimage The timeless teaching of Jesus: “Seek and you shall find” — and its deeper meaning Challenges on the path as teachers that deepen our learning Pilgrimage across traditions: from Mecca to the Golden Temple Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 Join us for the September Book Club – 30 Day Free Trial &  – The Journey Home by Radhanath Swami 🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna

In this heartfelt conversation, we reflect on insights from our recent call with His Holiness Radhanath Swami. Together, we explore what it means to truly seek on the spiritual path—moving beyond surface experiences toward deeper transformation. Seeking the essence of our spiritual journey How intention shapes experience: tourist vs. seeker Seva as a path of service and devotion The uniqueness of each person’s journey Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 📚 30 Day Free Trial & September Book Club – The Journey Home by Radhanath Swami 🧘‍♀️ 200-Hour Teacher Training 🎙 Be part of the podcast live on Zoom – Tuesdays 🌱 Mentorship with Happy Jack 💗 Book a therapeutic session with Hanna