Episode 18 with Redesigning The Dharma by Sahaja Soma is the second part of a two-part conversation with Todd Norian, the founder of Ashaya Yoga® (https://www.ashayayoga.com/). The conversation centers on Tantra Yoga and how it offers a nondual and joyous framework for understanding life.The episode picks up with Todd sharing his journey of integrating body, mind, and heart through Tantra Yoga. This opens the discussion on topics such as the metaphysics of Shaiva Shakta Tantra, concerns within traditional guru culture, how Tantra supports emotional agility, and the importance of courage and compassion when sitting with discomfort.The dialogue wraps up with an introduction into Ashaya Yoga, and is an insightful episode on navigating spiritual teachings while emphasizing personal growth and emotional understanding.Episode Highlights:* 00:00 Introducing Todd Norian* 02:58 The Metaphysics Of Tantra Yoga* 09:10 Transcendence and Immanence in Tantra* 16:24 Navigating Teacher-Student Relationships* 26:58 Using Tantra Yoga To Explore And Accept Emotions* 45:51 The Three C's of Emotional AgilityGuest Bio:Todd Norian, E-RYT 500, YACEP, internationally acclaimed yoga teacher, founder of Ashaya Yoga, author of Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness, A Memoir, musician, acharya in Blue Throat Yoga, and a Kripalu Legacy Faculty, teaches classes, workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings both live in-person and online, for students and teachers all over the world.A student of yoga since 1980, Todd brings a depth of inner strength, devotion, vulnerability, and an unapologetic sense of humor to everything he does. Todd seeks to awaken others to their inherent potential for healing and joy by integrating the body, mind, and heart through Ashaya Yoga and meditation.In 2012, Todd founded Ashaya Yoga®, an alignment-based, heart-centered practice which uses the five elements and the teachings from the Nondual Tantra tradition to build strength and flexibility while giving students access to a universe of power within. He is a guest teacher at many renowned spiritual centers and conferences including Kripalu Center, Omega Institute, Esalen, and the Toronto Yoga Show. As a classically trained jazz musician, Todd created several music albums for yoga and relaxation, including the world-renowned Bija: Soothing Music and Mantras for Yoga and Meditation.ASHAYA YOGA (https://www.ashayayoga.com/)ASHAYA YOGA ON INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/ashayayoga/)ASHAYA YOGA ON FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/AshayaYoga/)