Winning while at peace with an open heart- Raghu Markus
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After attending a great mid-August mountain retreat celebrating Ram Dass (born Richard Alpert) with several hundred people -- complete with kirtan with Krishna Das (lead singer of the precursor to Blue Oyster Cult), Nina Rao, David Nichtern (who wrote "Midnight at the Oasis", for s…
BONUS DROP: A Krishna Das Sacred Sound Performance
In this special Bonus Drop of My Legacy, Krishna Das and Nina Rao bring you more than a conversation – they bring the music itself.
Known as the “chant master of American yoga,” KD has touched millions through kirtan: a practice of devotion, community, and letting go. Alongside Nina, he shares a …
The Power of Spiritual Practice: Nina Rao on Chanting, Gurus, and Everyday Enlightenment
Join Nina Rao, acclaimed kirtan artist and devotee in the lineage of Neem Karoli Baba, in this heartfelt conversation with host Avi Gordon at Yogaville. Nina shares her journey from cultural rituals in India to discovering the depth of sadhana (spiritual practice) in New York through yoga, Krishna …
Winning with a compelling voice, compassion, and clarity- Nina Rao chants
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Fairfax criminal lawyer Jonathan Katz last month joined several hundred attendees at the Boone, NC, Ram Dass mountain legacy retreat. The experience was wonderful, with people connecting at the heart and soul level, in the beautiful mountains and clean air. Our last podcast episode…
Sita's Gems: Reclaiming Sita's Voice from the Shadows
Sita, the heroine of the Hindu epic Ramayana and a divine feminine avatar of Lakshmi, is often misunderstood. She is praised for her patience, remembered for her suffering, but rarely honored for her sovereign choices, her hidden fire, her radical return to Self. In this extraordinary episode, Acha…
354: Emily Perry is on a Path to Awaken the Planet
Today's guest is Emily Perry. Emily is an L.Ac., an MTOM, and an E-RYT-500 who teaches Bhakti Vinyasa Flow Yoga, Mindfulness, & leads kirtan. Her classes and immersions are infused with energetic alignment, mudra, chanting, & pranayama.
Emily has chanted with Kalakar, Zach Leary & Nina Rao, and le…
Ep. 641 – Bhumi Devi: Honoring the Sacred Mother with Nina Rao
Discussing the inspiration behind her upcoming album, Bhumi Devi, Nina Rao and Raghu Markus explore preserving the planet and devotion to the sacred mother.
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Krishna Das Plus One: From Rock & Roll to Sacred Sound
Originally aired September 9, 2025
From rock ’n’ roll dreams to sacred sound, Krishna Das’s story is one of redemption and renewal. Known as the “chant master of American yoga,” KD has touched millions through kirtan—a practice of music, devotion, and letting go.
Joined by his longtime collabor…
Ep. 311 – Allowing Space for Individual Differences
Ram Dass talks about consciousness, allowing space for individual differences, and letting go of identification with the body and personality, and then taps into the heart of devotional yoga with some chanting to Krishna.
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Ep. 269 - Almost Home with Mirabai Bush, Nina Rao, Krishna Das & Sunanda Markus
Joined by long-time friends Nina Rao, Krishna Das, and Sunanda Markus, Mirabai Bush shares stories from her memoir Almost Home.
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