Meditation with Ashley Brown

28. Inner Voices - Part 1: Introducing the Cast & Witnessing the Drama of the Mind - Insight #13

Welcome to Part 1 of a 2 Part Series where I shine a spotlight on the cast of characters living inside your head.
 
Topics covered:
The most common characters that take the stage in your mind
How these inner voices are universal (rest assured they are not unique to you!)
How without awareness these voices tend to rule our life
The function of these voices
The first step to freedom from identification
What it means to seperate “I” from the world of “my” 
If you’ve ever felt run by your thoughts, this episode will help you see them differently - as energies to be witnessed, not truths to be obeyed.
In Part 2, we’ll dive deeper into why these voices exist, the challenges they create, and how to build mental freedom through awareness.
Intro music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):
Amazing Day by Iris Young https://uppbeat.io/track/iros-young/amazing-day

27. Mastering Your Thoughts with Cirak - Author & Spiritual Teacher (Part 1)

In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Cirak.
 
Cirak a renowned spiritual teacher, author, public speaker, and host of worldwide retreats. Cirak has written four influential books on meditation, spirituality, God, and mindfulness, with more on the way, and his teachings have inspired thousands around the world.
 
✨ In Part 1, we explore:
2:30 - What are thoughts?
4:30 - Where thoughts come from?
7:40 - What does it mean to identify with thought 
10:06 - How to disentangle self from thought
11:45 Law of Impermanence (Aniche)
12:40 Thought Balloons
13:05 Rationality of spirituality
13:45 - The futility of trying to predict life
15:03 - What is the mind?
16:25 - Creating harmony within your mind
18:10 - The difference be manifesting and controlling
21:05 - What is meditation 
23:40 - Life’s design
24:05 - How acceptance moves you forward
25:00 - The power of acceptance 
This conversation is both profound and practical — touching on timeless wisdom from yoga and meditation while offering insights you can apply to daily life.
 
If you’ve ever wondered how to quiet the mind, connect with your intuition, or understand the deeper journey of consciousness, this episode with Cirak will leave you inspired.
 
Connect with Cirak:
📲 Instagram: @cirakteachings
🌐 Website: cirak.com
📖 Book: The Five Levels of Awareness: A Manual for Finding Purpose
🌊 Retreat: Ocean Retreat, Bali — Dec 7–14, 2025
 
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Intro music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):
Amazing Day by Iris Young https://uppbeat.io/track/iros-young/amazing-day

26. Guided Meditation for Beginners - Finding Calm

 
Join Ash in this Easy-to-Follow-Along Guided Meditation Practise!
 
Perfect if you are new to meditation or just looking for a soft inward place to land. 
In this practice, Ash shares one of the easiest techniques to begin your meditation journey, no experience needed. 
All you need is a quiet space, a comfortable seat or cushion, and 15 minutes just for yourself.
So with that being said… get comfy, settle in and enjoy this moment of calm.
 
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Intro music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):Shrine by Tranquilium — https://uppbeat.io/track/tranquilium/shrine

25. Spiritual Beings in a Human Body with Jana Johnson

In this episode I sit down with Jana Johnson.
 
Jana is a psycho-spiritual therapist and founder of her own healing centre, Jana began her path in foundational psychology before feeling an undeniable pull toward something greater than the mind.
Her exploration led her into the deep study of metaphysical study, South American earth-based practices, Buddhism, Universal Science of Mind, Gestalt Therapy, Jungian Dreamwork, Master-level Reiki, and intuitive energy work.
 
In this episode we cover:
5:03 – What is spirituality?
6:11 – How Tantra guides the right use of energy
11:02 – The practice of devotion
12:09 – Understanding cosmic intelligence
14:25 – How loss of connection to spirit impacts meaning, belonging, and inner connection
17:30 – The root cause of suffering in the world
20:50 – The nature of oneness
23:30 – The mind and how it shapes perception of self and world
25:19 – How expression becomes clouded through the chakras
29:30 – Unlearning as the path to wisdom
30:55 – The body’s role in awakening
31:55 – Living with “one foot on earth, one foot in the spiritual realm”
33:08 – Balancing worldly life with spiritual life
35:35 – Awareness vs. consciousness
35:55 – What it means to be in a higher state of consciousness
44:40 – A practical way to experience your energy body
46:49 – Jana’s personal experiences with her two teachers: an Indian Baba and a Dzogchen Lama
57:29 – The most powerful meditation techniques she recommends
 
 
This is a deep and expansive conversation for anyone curious about the intersection of mind, body, and spirit, and how these realms shape our path to wholeness.
 
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📺 YouTube: Ash Brown Meditation
🎙 Spotify: Ash Brown Meditation Show
🌐 Website: ashbrownmeditation.com
📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com

24. The Deeper Dimensions of Yoga & Meditation with Ashton Szabo, Co-Owner of Alchemy Yoga, Bali

In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Ashton Szabo.
Ashton Szabo is the Co-Owner, Manager, and Lead Teacher at Alchemy Yoga & Meditation Center — one of the largest and most renowned yoga studios, meditation hubs, and wellness cafés in Ubud, Bali. Alchemy also has a thriving location in Uluwatu, with a brand-new studio opening soon in Canggu.
 
An incredibly gifted meditation teacher and yogi, Ashton blends the wisdom of Non-Dual Śaiva Tantra, mantra meditation, and a deeply embodied approach to mind, body, and spirit. His teachings bridge ancient tradition with modern insight, making them accessible to anyone seeking transformation.
 
In this conversation, we explore:
1:35 – Purpose & vision – Why you do what you do and what inspired your creations
7:36 – Lineage & roots – Where your teaching tradition comes from
8:30 – What is yoga? – Beyond postures, styles, or techniques
11:25 – Global suffering – How to understand and hold space for it
13:05 – Goddess traditions – What they offer us today
13:35 – The ego – Its role in growth and challenge
17:26 – Sameness & uniqueness – How yoga reveals both
19:59 – Asana as self-expression – Uncovering individuality through movement
23:31 – Understanding the mind – Its influence on perception
26:03 – Patanjali’s “Chitta Vritti Nirodhah” – Modern interpretation
27:31 – Empty mind? – Debunking the myth
28:22 – Immersion in being – Living fully in your experience
28:40 – Tradition vs. modern life – Bridging monastic styles with today’s world
31:04 – Mind as trap or liberation – Navigating fear and insight
34:45 – What is meditation? – Beyond the technique
35:34 – Pitfalls in meditation – When it becomes unhelpful
36:47 – Deeper self-connection – Tapping into your true self
37:26 – Where meditation matters most – Key moments of transformation
38:00 – The power of mantra – Why it works deeply
39:56 – When the mind resists – Working with mental obstacles
40:20 – What is divinity? – Defining and relating to the divine
42:47 – Awakening potential – Is it possible for everyone in this lifetime?
 
 
This episode is perfect for anyone curious about the deeper dimensions of yoga, meditation, spirituality, and self-realisation — and for those wanting to understand how ancient Tantric teachings can illuminate our modern search for meaning.
 
Connect with AshtonInstagram: @yogawithashtonWebsite: Alchemy Yoga & Meditation Center
 
Upcoming 100-Hour Ether Meditation Teacher Training — Bali📅 8th–20th September 2025Learn more & register: Meditation Teacher Training Bali
 

23. How to Experience Yogic Meditation (Dhyana Explained) - Insight #12

In this episode we explore Dhyana – the 7th limb of Patanjali’s 8-limb path of yoga.
 
If Dharana is the practice of concentration, Dhyana is the effortless experience of meditation – a state of flow, absorption and stillness where awareness moves as one continuous stream.
 
TOPICS COVERED:
Dhyana: meaning and purpose
Dhyana vs Dharana
Dhyana as flow state
Hobbies vs meditation as access points
Bhagavad Gita Wisdom
How striving blocks Dhyana
Practice and non-attachment in balance
Signs of Dhyana
Dhyana as the bridge to Samadhi
 
This episode helps de‑mystify Dhyana into something practical, tangible and deeply human.
 
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🎙 Spotify: Ash Brown Meditation Show
🌐 Website: ashbrownmeditation.com
📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com
 
 

22. How to Practice Yogic Meditation (Dharana Explained) - Insight #11

In this episode we step into the 6th limb of Patanjali’s eightfold path: Dharana – the practice of concentration. This is where the yoga journey moves beyond preparation to the practise & experience of meditation. Topics covered:A short breakdown of the eight-limb path of yogaWhy most of us know yoga only through asanaThe mystery and misconceptions around the final 3 limbsDharana –  its meaning & purposeDharana in today’s attention crisisWhy “forgetting” is included in the design of meditationTurning forgetting into kindness and compassionHow to choose an object for your meditationPractical ways to work with DharanaIntegrating the fire of Tapas with softness and kindnessFrom effort to effortless to arrive at DhyanaHopefully this episodes helps de-mystify the idea of dharana into something truly practical that can enhance not only your meditation practise but the way we move through life!🙏 Stay Connected & Explore More:📸 Instagram: @ashleybrown412📺 YouTube: Ash Brown Meditation🌐 Website: ashbrownmeditation.com📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com

21. Exploring the Mind-Body Connection with Chris Fox

In this episode, I sit down with renowned movement educator and yoga teacher Chris Fox to explore the deep connection between body, mind, and meditation.
 
Based in Ubud, Bali, Chris is a mobility specialist and the creator of The Fox Method. He leads trainings, immersions, workshops, and retreats around the world, guiding students into a more intelligent, embodied way of moving and living.
 
In our conversation, we dive into:
 
The power of simplicity
What the subtle body is and how to begin exploring your inner world
The relationship between movement and stillness, and how they inform each other
The mind-body connection and why movement can be a doorway to awareness
The biggest barriers we face on the path of self-exploration
The teachers and practices that shaped Chris’s own journey inward
How the inner world can be as vast and expansive as the outer world
The essence of The Fox Method
 
If you’re interested in yoga, meditation, embodiment, or the art of mindful movement, this conversation is full of insight and inspiration.
 
Connect with Chris Fox:Instagram: @thisischrisfox
 
Upcoming Training:The Journey Within: Yintelligence TrainingDec 1 – Dec 8, 2025Yoga Barn, Ubud, Bali
 
Event link
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Intro music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):
Amazing Day by Iris Young https://uppbeat.io/track/iros-young/amazing-day

20. The Path of Living Yoga: A Philosophy on Love - Insight #9

What does it mean to live yoga—not just practice it?
 
In this episode, I explore how yoga can become more than a mat-based ritual but a way of life; a path of awareness that reaches far beyond postures and breath into the very heart of daily life. 
 
Topics covered:
Yoga as a philosophy of love
Three layers of union: self, others, and the infinite
Balancing practising yoga with living yoga
Where classical Tantra expands on traditional yoga
Two pathways: the inward journey and the return into life
Yoga as both a personal and collective healing journey
Love as our natural state and how practice reveals it
 
I believe, yoga and Meditation are not invitations to bypass the challenges and struggles of worldly life but instead, invitations to lean into life, to say yes to life and step deeper into our own heart so we can learn what it means to live from a state of love. 
 
Hope you enjoy!
 
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📸 Instagram: ⁠@ashleybrown412⁠ 
📺 YouTube: ⁠Ash Brown Meditation⁠ 
🌐 Website: ⁠ashbrownmeditation.com⁠ 
📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com 
 
 
Intro music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):
Amazing Day by Iris Young https://uppbeat.io/track/iros-young/amazing-day
 

19. Meditation & Yoga: The Forgotten Link - Insight #8

In this episode I dive into yoga - what yoga actually is — beyond just the physical practice we all know and love.Topics covered:The often unseen and forgotten link between yoga and meditationThe original intention behind the 8 limbed Yogic PathInsights from the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali, the father of classical yogaA breakdown of one of the most well-known sutras — and how we can adapt its wisdom here in the heart of daily modern lifeWhy awareness is key and how it grants us the power to choose and capacity to create the life we want to live.I hope you enjoy!🙏 Stay Connected & Explore More:📸 Instagram: @ashleybrown412📺 YouTube: Ash Brown Meditation🌐 Website: ashbrownmeditation.com📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com