Breaking Through With Aaron Teich

Know Thy Virtual Self

Do you know your virtual self? In this month’s podcast, I explore the impact of social media on our sense of spiritual identity and meaning, including:
Social media in relation to the goals of spiritual practice
The positive and negative aspects of social media
How to engage in social media more meaningfully

How to Love Laundry

Do everyday chores feel like a chore to you? In this month’s podcast, Kelly and I discuss why maintenance tasks, like cooking and cleaning, are spiritually relevant and how to engage in them more effectively. You’ll learn:
How to utilize everyday tasks as a spiritual practice
Valuing chores as “micro-achievements”
Combating the social bias against maintenance tasks

There Is No Cushion

What is meditation really? In this month’s podcast, Kelly and I explore how meditation relates to the rest of your life. You’ll learn:
How meditation can affect our lives both on and off the cushion
The difference between meditation technique and meditative experience
A broader, all-encompassing definition of meditation.

Sound It Out

This month’s podcast is a Q&A with my wife, Kelly, about the role of mantra and sound in meditation. Turn’s out we had so much to talk about that our conversation lasted 45-minutes! In it, you’ll learn:
Why sound is the most effective tool for psycho-emotional change
How sound impacts your mind & body
A simple mantra for releasing stress & tension

Grab Your Mind By Your Breath

This month, instead of writing a blog post, I experimented with recording a podcast. In this 25-minute conversation with my wife, Kelly, we continue our exploration of meditation by discussing the following topics:
The purpose of meditation
The connection between breath & mind
Breathing techniques to reduce stress & anxiety