Meditation with Ashley Brown

18. Somatic Meditation, Mental Health and Tantric Yoga with Irene Ais

In this episode, I sit down with Irene Ais — a Traditional Tantric Hatha Yoga teacher, Vedic meditation guide, integrative physiotherapist, and somatic facilitator with over two decades of experience in mind-body healing.Together, we explore how the body becomes a vehicle for transformation through the intersection of Tantra, Hatha Yoga, mental health practices, and somatic awareness.We dive into:The origins and purpose of Tantra and Hatha YogaWhy traditional Hatha differs from what we see in modern yoga studiosThe role of mental health first aid in integrative wellnessHow somatic meditation shifts our relationship with the mind and bodyThe Vedic view of healing and embodiment🔗 Explore Irene’s work:🌐 www.ireneais.com🧘‍♂️ Upcoming with IreneOnline 300-Hour YTT: The Great Return to Love📍India Pilgrimage: October 18–26

17. Yoga Nidra for Deep Rest | Nervous System Reset

Yoga Nidra is one of the most powerful and accessible gateways into meditation.
 
What makes Yoga Nidra unique is that it bypasses the need for effort. You're not trying to control the mind or force stillness. Instead, your awareness is gently guided on a journey, moving through the layers of your inner world in the most effortless, soothing and spacious way.
 
This guided Yoga Nidra practice is a sanctuary for your nervous system — a chance to slow down, reset, and return to your natural state of ease.
 
Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or simply seeking a moment of quiet, this practice is here to support you.
 
🧘‍♀️ Set yourself up comfortable by laying down on your back, either on the floor or your bed. Be sure to support yourself with as many blankets and pillows as you need! Press play, and let your body and mind unwind...
 
Perfect for:
• Evening wind-downs
• Midday re-centering
• Emotional reset
• Inner healing
• Conscious rest & nervous system support
 
🎧 Use headphones for the most immersive experience.
 
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📺 YouTube: ⁠Ash Brown Meditation⁠ 
🌐 Website: ⁠ashbrownmeditation.com⁠ 
📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com
 
Intro music from Upbeat (free for Creators!):
Shrine by Tranquilium https://uppbeat.io/track/tranquilium/shrine

16. How Meditation Reveals Love & Dissolves Illusion with Sarah O’Brien (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this conversation, I speak with Sarah O’Brien — a renowned Vedic meditation teacher — to explore the deeper terrain of meditation, love, and illusion.We dive into:How meditation uncovers the love that already exists within usThe Vedic view of Maya (illusion)The ripple effects of meditation on collective consciousness🧘‍♀️ Learn to meditate with Sarah:www.mahasoma.com🙏 Stay Connected 📸 Instagram: ⁠@ashleybrown412⁠ 📺 YouTube: ⁠Ash Brown Meditation⁠ 🌐 Website: ⁠ashbrownmeditation.com⁠ 📩 Email: ⁠ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com⁠

15. Finding Presence for Busy Minds (Full) - Guided Meditation

This simple guided meditation is here to support anyone with a busy mind, offering a soft landing into presence and calm.Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just need a pause in your day, this is your moment to breathe, reset, and return to what matters. 🎧 Put on your headphones, sit back, and let your nervous system unwind.🙏 Stay Connected & Explore More:📸 Instagram: @ashleybrown412📺 YouTube: Ash Brown Meditation🎙 Spotify: Ash Brown Meditation Show🌐 Website: ashbrownmeditation.com📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com

14. Finding Presence for Busy Minds (Express) - Guided Meditation

This simple guided meditation is here to support anyone with a busy mind, offering a soft landing into presence and calm.Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or just need a pause in your day, this is your moment to breathe, reset, and return to what matters. 🎧 Put on your headphones, sit back, and let your nervous system unwind.🙏 Stay Connected & Explore More:📸 Instagram: @ashleybrown412📺 YouTube: Ash Brown Meditation🎙 Spotify: Ash Brown Meditation Show🌐 Website: ashbrownmeditation.com📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com

13. Vedic Meditation, Transcendence and Wisdom of the Vedas with Sarah O Brien (Part 1)

In this episode, I sit down with Sarah O’Brien — a Vedic meditation teacher at the top of her field, known for her depth, clarity, and profound wisdom.Together we explore:The foundations of Vedic meditationThe deeper meanings of the VedasWhat it truly means to transcendThe art and practice of letting goThe Vedic perspective on “being”🧘‍♀️ Learn to meditate with Sarah:www.mahasoma.comThis is Part 1 of our conversation — Sarah is a fountain of knowledge so I’ve split it into two parts to make it easier to absorb & integrate. Stay tuned for Part 2, coming soon — and as always, thank you for listening where we dive into How Meditation Reveals Love & Dissolves Illusion . I hope these episodes, reflections, and practices continue to serve you.Lots of love,Ash 🙏 Stay Connected📸 Instagram: ⁠@ashleybrown412⁠📺 YouTube:  ⁠@AshBrownMeditation⁠🌐 Website: ⁠ashbrownmeditation.com⁠📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com

12. The Inward Journey - Insight #7

So meditation is often referred to as an inward journey... but what does that actually mean?In this episode, we’ll explore:​What it means to turn inward​What people mean when they refer to the subtle body it is and why it key to the path of meditation and​The yogic roadmap of inner experience known as the Kosha model🙏 Stay Connected📸 Instagram: ⁠@ashleybrown412⁠📺 YouTube:  ⁠@AshBrownMeditation⁠🌐 Website: ⁠ashbrownmeditation.com⁠📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com

11. Enlightenment in the Modern World with Kristian Crowe

In this episode, I sit down with Kristian Crowe — a deeply respected teacher of Vedic meditation and yoga philosophy — to explore some of the timeless insights from the Vedic tradition and how they apply to modern life.We touch on:The Vedic worldview and how it reframes our understanding of self and realityHow to relate to thoughts during meditationWhether it's truly possible (or even necessary) to have an “empty mind”The role of meditation in healing the nervous system and reducing stressA modern perspective on enlightenment — and how it differs from the traditional idealExplore more of Kristian’s work:🌐 Website – Vedic Yoga🧘‍♂️ Upcoming with Kristian📍 Sādhanā Retreat – India25th Sept – 1st Oct 2025📍 Sādhanā Day Retreat – Mornington PeninsulaDate TBC, 2025📚 Yoga Teacher TrainingFeb – May 2026🙏 Stay Connected📸 Instagram: ⁠@ashleybrown412⁠📺 YouTube:  ⁠@AshBrownMeditation⁠🌐 Website: ⁠ashbrownmeditation.com⁠📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com

10. Managing the Ego - Insight #6

In this episode, Ash explores the ego through a yogic and meditative lens.She unpacks:What the ego (Ahaṁkāra) really is in yoga philosophyHow roles, labels, and achievements shape our sense of identityWhy the ego isn’t “bad” — but how over-identification can lead to sufferingHow meditation helps us connect to a more stable, grounded sense of SelfAsh also shares her personal story of identity loss after a career-ending injury in professional sport — and how yoga and meditation became the path that helped her rebuild from within.This episode is for anyone navigating change, identity, or simply wanting to deepen their self-awareness.🙏 Stay Connected📸 Instagram: ⁠@ashleybrown412⁠📺 YouTube:  ⁠@AshBrownMeditation⁠🌐 Website: ⁠ashbrownmeditation.com⁠📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com

9. Pain & Posture - Insight #5

Meditation is not the art of enduring pain. In fact, meditation should be the most comfortable part of your day.In this episode, Ash explores:​Why discomfort is one of the biggest reasons people give up on meditation​How traditional yoga, tantra, and Vipassana shaped modern ideas of posture​The myth of “sitting like a statue” — and how it blocks real depth​Practical, flexible guidelines for finding a posture that suits youWhy comfort isn’t a luxury — it’s the foundation of your practiceHopefully these insights help you approach your next meditation with more ease, comfort, and depth.🙏 Stay Connected📸 Instagram: @ashleybrown412📺 YouTube:  @AshBrownMeditation🌐 Website: ashbrownmeditation.com📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com