Dregs of Wisdom

Thoughts and perspectives on the pursuit of health, yoga, meditation and the meaning of life from seekers like yourself.

Episode #10: Taz Rashid -Awakening Humanity with Music
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Episode #10: Taz Rashid -Awakening Humanity with Music

DJ Taz Rashid, a yoga DJ and music producer, discusses his creative process and the impact of music on spirituality and personal transformation. He shares how he started releasing music consistently during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of staying in the flow of creativity.

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Episode #7: Micah Mortali - Re-Wilding and The Stories that Redeem Us
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Episode #7: Micah Mortali - Re-Wilding and The Stories that Redeem Us

Micah Mortali is the author of Re-Wilding: Mediations, Practices, & Skills for Awakening in Nature, and the Director of Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership. Micah and Andrew discuss the power of bringing one's spiritual practice into nature, stories of animal encounters, and practical ways that people can benefit from nature exposure in a modern world.

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Episode #5: Jill Miller - Fantastic Medicine and Spatial Medicine
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Episode #5: Jill Miller - Fantastic Medicine and Spatial Medicine

Andrew and Jill Miller sit down to stir up some Dregs of Wisdom. They discuss the connections between Yoga and Theatre, What Fascia is and how it relates to our immune system, Jill shares some insights from the latest studies on wound healing and a new system of medicine Thomas Myers calls: “Spatial Medicine”. Enjoy the stories, laughs, and discussion of self-healing.

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Episode #3: no naming the tao
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Episode #3: no naming the tao

Unlock the secrets of the Dao De Jing with Andrew in this insightful YouTube video! Delve into the profound teachings of verse 1 as Andrew unravels the meanings of Tao, Te, and Ching.

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The Politics of Drugs
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The Politics of Drugs

Explore the seductive allure of politics as a drug and discover a magic trick to cultivate compassion in the latest episode of Dregs of Wisdom. Dive into the toxic cycle of political news consumption, where over-indulgence breeds hatred, fear, and disempowerment. In a surprising turn of events, uncover a secret technique to counter the negative effects of cable news, shared by the host based on a personal experience.

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#1: Welcome to Dregs of wisdom
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#1: Welcome to Dregs of wisdom

Explore the intriguing journey of being a seeker in life, whether in pursuit of better health, relationships, or spiritual enlightenment. Take a self-test to uncover if you're afflicted with the "seeking disease" through a fascination with self-help, gurus, and spiritual methods.

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Dealing with loss
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Dealing with loss

How do you deal with loss? Why is it such a painful and powerful focusing lens on what is really important?

Last week one of my best friends from high school passed away when his heart stopped suddenly while at home one evening, leaving behind a 4-month old son, a grieving wife, and hundreds of shell-shocked friends and family. 

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5-day liquid fast (days  2-4)
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5-day liquid fast (days 2-4)

A lot of people worry about whether they will feel tired or fatigued when fasting. Yes, this can happen, however, I have found if I load my days up with movement and meaningful work I actually feel a consistent focused energy throughout the day and not lethargic. I would add that I do consume caffeine while fasting but not more than any normal day.

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How to know thyself…
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How to know thyself…

In Sahm Je Taoist studies there is a concept called “true self,” and that this true self is a state of love, understanding, wisdom, and completeness… That one’s true nature is the Tao itself, and that through meditation and self-inquiry one can hear the voice of their true self. I believe this to be true…

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