Ep 257 Clive Sheridan – Clive Sheridan’s Spiritual Path from Beatnik to Yogi

Clive shares his profound journey into yoga, spirituality, and self-discovery. From his early experiences in India to his disciplined practice of asana and pranayama, Clive reflects on the transformative power of yoga in healing the heart and mind. He discusses the importance of self-inquiry, the nature of reality, and the role of a teacher as a friend rather than a guru. Clive also delves into the mystical experiences he encountered in India, the significance of diet and lifestyle, and his views on enlightenment and the meaning of life. This conversation offers a deep insight into the essence of yoga and the spiritual journey. Support the Podcast: Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/infoRf Clive Shares • He’s has been practicing yoga since 1968, inspired by a book on Hatha Yoga. • His journey to India began in 1966, leading to a deep spiritual awakening. • Yoga for Clive is about healing the heart and mind, not just physical practice. • He emphasizes the importance of pranayama as a key to mental and physical vitality. • Clive views asana and pranayama as tools for transformation and self-discovery. • His experiences in India were marked by mystical encounters and deep emotional releases. • Self-inquiry is essential for recognizing the impersonal witness within us. • Clive believes there is no afterlife, only pure awareness after the body dissolves. • He advocates for a balanced lifestyle, embracing life with wisdom and moderation. • The meaning of life, according to Clive, is liberation from the illusion of self. Chapters 00:00 The Mystique of Clive Sheridan 02:52 Journey to Yoga: Clive's Early Years 06:11 The Call of India: A Spiritual Awakening 08:58 The Transformation Through Practice 12:03 Experiences in India: The Magic of the 70s 15:02 Healing Through Yoga: Emotional Releases 17:56 Asana and Pranayama: Tools for Transformation 21:07 The Role of Discipline in Practice 24:03 Diet, Lifestyle, and the Tantric Approach 29:29 The Teacher-Student Dynamic 31:15 Awakening to True Nature 32:40 Self-Inquiry and Witnessing 35:34 Living Beyond the Mind 39:19 Experiencing Enlightenment 42:13 The Concept of Afterlife 46:14 Understanding Kundalini 49:15 Psychedelics and Perception 51:13 Lessons from Life 53:06 Choosing a Teacher Find Clive Instagram: Website: Email: pranasky@outlook.com Clive’s Book "Free from me" cosmic poems on yoga & ‘the way’, the essence of his sharing in workshops and retreats Lulu.com/clivesheridan Keen on Yoga Website: http://www.keenonyoga.com/ Instagram: @keen_on_yoga | @adam_keen_ashtanga Retreats with Adam: https://www.keenonyoga.com/ashtanga-yoga-retreats Become a Patron: https://www.keenonyoga.com/patrons/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Keenonyoga