Join Ailey Jolie and Chandresh, a seventh-generation spiritual teacher, author, and founder of the 'Break The Norms' movement, for this episode of In This Body. Together they discuss Chandresh's journey from Wall Street to becoming a tantra teacher and his views on modern spirituality. Chandresh shares his insights on the difference between textbook spirituality and lived experience, the importance of self-reverence, and how slowing down can enhance one's spiritual connection. The conversation also delves into topics like death and sexuality, and how embodiment plays a crucial role in fostering a true spiritual connection. We hope you enjoy the episode.

They discuss In this episode:

• 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
• 01:01 Meet Chandresh: Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Spirituality
• 02:27 Growing Up in a Spiritual Lineage
• 04:59 Textbook Spirituality vs. Embodied Wisdom
• 07:24 Understanding Tantra and Embodiment
• 09:56 Challenges and Misconceptions in Tantra
• 13:39 Leaving Wall Street for a Spiritual Path
• 16:35 Respecting Feminine Energy and Breaking Free
• 23:37 Embracing Vulnerability and Writing 'Break the Norms'
• 26:42 Breaking Norms and Family Narratives
• 27:34 Understanding and Overcoming Mental Blockages
• 29:55 Unconscious Loyalty and Its Impact
• 35:43 Connecting with Your Inner Artist
• 42:40 The Importance of Slowing Down
• 47:11 Starting Your Tantra Journey
• 49:10 Final Thoughts on Tantra and Self-Acceptance

You can read the show transcript here: https://share.descript.com/view/25E43Og1SDQ

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• Explore: Break the Norms (https://cbmeditates.com/book)

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• Experience: Online Course
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