We're launching our new season with this podcast episode "Conversations on Awakening - For Women Living in the Year 2025". Each episode now includes a listener Q&A at the end - make sure you're a member of our 13 Moons Gathering Facebook Group to submit your questions.
In this episode of the 13 Moons Podcast, hosts Sam and Leila delve into the themes of awakening and spirituality, particularly in the context of modern life and the experiences of women in 2025.
They explore the meaning of awakening, the role of spirituality in daily life, and how motherhood intersects with spiritual practices. The conversation also touches on the commercialisation of spirituality and the importance of self-initiation in one's spiritual journey.
Through personal anecdotes and reflections, they emphasise the significance of yoga as a tool for spiritual growth and the need for genuine connection in a world often filled with distractions. In this conversation, Leila and Sam explore their journeys into Kundalini Yoga, emphasising the importance of discernment in learning and the need to find one's own path within the practice.
They discuss the role of teaching beyond traditional settings, the significance of personal practices and meditations, and the differences between tropical and real sky astrology. The conversation also touches on the challenges of questioning one's practice and the importance of creating community and connection among practitioners.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the 2025 Season of the 13 Moons Podcast
02:10 Exploring the Concept of Awakening
09:21 Defining Spirituality in Modern Context
17:28 The Intersection of Yoga and Spirituality