Happy Jack Yoga Podcast

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

In this heartfelt conversation, we discuss Grief is one of the most common experiences in human existence, and we encounter it many times in life Grief versus suffering  Relational Mindfulness Overcommitting What makes an event traumatic? Journaling  Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 🧘‍♀️ 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 discuss: How to approach challenges with presence rather than pressure How our presence can shape and transform the people around us Why AI won’t replace us, but people who know how to use it will Writing as a practice for creativity The value of self-reflection in becoming more authentic and impactful Join the Happy Jack Yoga community: 🧘‍♀️ 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 welcome Chris Piva — a dear friend and graduate of the 2019 in-person Hero’s Journey program. Chris is a medically retired paramedic, yoga teacher, and breathwork facilitator whose story is one of courage, healing, and transformation. We explore: How the 200-Hour Teacher Training, the Hero’s Journey, and breathwork supported Chris in healing from PTSD Chris and his wife Mindy’s life as paramedics and their path toward recovery The life-changing power of breathwork and how it can help you too Connect with Chris:   📘 Chris’s Book – Breathe: Transform Yourself One Breath at a Time   📱 Instagram @chrispivaofficial   👍 Facebook Join the Happy Jack Yoga community:   🧘‍♀️ 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 discuss: Link to the conference mentioned: https://growthsummitpartners.com/happyjack Why do bad things happen to good people? Dreams The Gunas What are we actually doing and why? Join our 200-hour teacher training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-online Would you like to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Gain access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Are you interested in getting mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details   Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy

In this episode, we discuss: What, Tanya, a dear multiple-year community member, realized as she went through her Hero’s Journey Yoga and chronic illness Trauma-informed yoga Yoga for our elders Join our 200-hour teacher training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-online  Connect with Tanya on Instagram here!  Would you like to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast Are you interested in getting mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy

In this episode, we meet many beautiful souls from the HJY community! Would you like to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Gain access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga  

In this episode, we discuss: How we came to create Happy Jack Yoga teacher trainings Inspiration Transformation The potential of a teacher training to change you  Join our 200-hour teacher training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-online Connect with Anna Elfving-Gomes @anna.elfving_gomes Would you like to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast  This is a listener-supported podcast. Gain access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Are you interested in getting mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy

In this episode, we discuss:  Loudest desires versus deepest desires We ponder the quote: “Don’t give up what you want most for what you are feeling now” Spirituality enfolding in each moment Join our 200-hour teacher training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-online Would you like to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Gain access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Are you interested in getting mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy

In this episode, we discuss: • The journey from pain to presence • Micromoments of presence • The softening of the heart • Emotional maturity Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india Would you like to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Gain access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Are you interested in getting mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join our 200-hour teacher training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-online

In this episode, we discuss: Meet members of the HJY community Revealed the new Mission and Vision for HJY A new course begins in September, featuring Radhanath Swami, which focuses on his spiritual memoir, "The Journey Home." Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india Would you like to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Gain access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Are you interested in getting mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join our 200-hour teacher training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-online

In this episode, we discuss: Magic moments from the past yoga retreat we led last weekend What a spiritual experience feels like Yogic cultural experiences Vedic havan ritual, also known as Yajna Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india Spiritual Growth Membership: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/offers/GP5D2Gy5 Register for the Bhakti Yoga Conference (open indefinitely!) https://www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-yoga-conference Would you like to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Gain access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Are you interested in getting mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join our 200-hour teacher training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-online

In this episode, we discuss: Unconditional love How relationships can support, inspire and challenge our growth The protective walls we build—and how to gently dismantle them 2nd marriage wisdom How therapy can help us love more freely, starting with ourselves Connection between yoga and love Understanding Suffering in Spiritual Life  Spiritual Growth Membership: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/offers/GP5D2Gy5 Register for the Bhakti Yoga Conference (open indefinitely!) https://www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-yoga-conference Would you like to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Gain access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Are you interested in getting mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india   Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join our 200-hour teacher training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-online  

In this episode, we discuss: Spirituality is good for you You know when your heart connects in a way that is spiritual for you Balance in our human experience  Maya - illusion Humility in our spirituality Self-compassion Spiritual Growth Membership: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/offers/GP5D2Gy5 Register for the Bhakti Yoga Conference (open indefinitely!) https://www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-yoga-conference Would you like to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Gain access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Are you interested in getting mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Join our 200-hour teacher training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-online

In this episode, we discuss: The power of community Friendships How relationships can impact longevity What we’re going to do for the rest of our lives, here and now Definitions of trauma Book a therapeutic session with Hanna: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/yoga-therapy Register for the Bhakti Yoga Conference (open indefinitely!) https://www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-yoga-conference Would you like to be part of the production of this podcast? Consider joining us live on Zoom on Tuesdays: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/podcast This is a listener-supported podcast. Gain access to the Happy Jack Yoga Practice Library as a thank you for your generosity. We’re grateful for you! https://www.patreon.com/happyjackyoga Are you interested in getting mentored by Happy Jack? Check out our mentorship opportunities here: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/mentorship-details Join us in person in India: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/india  Join our 200-hour teacher training: https://www.happyjackyoga.com/200-online