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Matt is a transgender man who is a third year law student.  After graduating he plans to work for a public interest law firm serving the LGBT community. He has worked for a variety of social justice organizations and is a former member of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission's LGBT Advisory Committee, and was formerly on the Board of the Gay and Lesbian Historical Society of Northern California.  He is a current member of the California State Bar's Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination.  Matt has dedicated his life to securing the human rights of sexual and gender minorities, to his yoga practice, and (perhaps most importantly) to the New York Yankees. Sync with Your iPod ResourcesCivil Rights Groups:Transgender Law CenterThe National Center for Transgender EqualityThe Transgender Law and Policy InstituteSocial and Support Groups:FTM San FranciscoFemale to Male InternationalTransgender San FranciscoGeneral Information Groups:The Center for Gender SanityThe World Professiona

In 2002, Justin Cannon began his own personal quest for knowledge in what is representative of a growing number of gay Christians seeking to know what the Bible says about homosexuality. What he discovered through in-depth Bible study began his personal journey out of the shadows of self-hate and lies, and resulted in the publication of his book âThe Bible, Christianity, & Homosexuality".  He has also founded TruthSetsFree.net and a dating site for gay and lesbian Christians.ResourcesContact JustinTruthSetsFree.netRainbow Christians

The practice of yoga has many benefits; physical, mental and emotional.  All of these benefits are the result of a purification on the energetic level.  In part one of this two part talk, Darren explores the basic tenets of this 'energy anatomy' covering topics such as prana, the energy pathways, kundalini and shakitipat.Sync with iPodRecommended ReadingWheels of Life by Anodea JudithEastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea JudithAnatomy of the Spirit by Caroline MyssHands of Light by Barbara Ann Brennen

Brett Dennen is one of the most talented singers to come along in a while.  His music has been compared to Rufus Wainwright, Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman.  The lyrics to his songs are full of emotional honesty and spiritual depth.  His music has been featured on the hit TV show Grey’s Anatomy.  His third CD, So Much More was recently released.ResourcesBrett’s WebsiteBrett’s MySpace PageBrett on YouTube The Mosaic Project Sync with iPod Purchase Brett’s MusicBrett on iTunesBrett on Amazon

Marcell Shriver, a New Jersey resident, is your average woman.  She goes to church, is a mother and has lived a fairly quiet life.  Her story is very inspiring, however.  Her son, Todd, is a soldier in Iraq and to help keep him and others in the "hot zone" safe, she has come up with a unique idea--Silly String.  Silly String, those cans of spray string that you may remember from childhood, can be used by soldiers in the field to detect trip wire bombs.  She has started a drive with the help of her husband, her church and thousands of people all around the United States to send as much of Silly String as she can to Iraq.Her story is touching and beautiful, and it reminds us all that the smallest gift can make the biggest difference.ResourcesMarcell is looking for the names of soldiers in Iraq to whom she can send care packages of Silly String.  Please email her if you know someone.Please send donations of money or Silly String to:Marcell Shriverc/o Saint Luke�s Church55 Warwick RoadStratford, NJ 08084Yo

Joel Kramer is one of the most well-known yoga teachers in the United States. He has been teaching yoga since the â60s and has greatly influenced the work of many of the big-name yoga teachers of this generation. After contributing major articles to Yoga Journal and traveling the world teaching, he stopped in 1982 to pursue his writing and other work and interests. Now this revolutionary teacher is back teaching, giving talks and workshops on spirituality, the yoga of mind, physical yoga, and with his partner Diana Alstad on the yoga of relationship.In this podcast interview Joel talks about his evolutionary vision of yoga and the evolution of yoga in the West, as well as its importance in helping to transform individuals and our world in this time of great challenges and change.ResourcesJoel Kramer's WebsiteEmail JoelPurchase Joel's BooksThe Guru PapersThe Passionate Mind Sync with Your iPod

Untitled Document Luane Beck Luane Beck is an actress, screenwriter and director.  She directed the 2003 critically acclaimed film Intentions  along with the documentary River Team which looks at environmental issues. Luane’s latest documentary, God and Gays: Bridging the Gap offers a look at the movement of queer people who are both open about their sexuality and practicing Christians. Visit the God and Gays website where you can view the trailer for the film, purchace the DVD, Contact Luane and find many useful resouces for queer and queer-friendly Christians. Sync With Your iPod     xxxxxxxxxxxx      

Untitled Document Mark Coleman Contact Mark Coleman Visit Mark's Website  Spirit Rock Meditation Center Mark Coleman is the author of the new book, Awake in the Wild: Mindfulness in Nature as a Path of Self-Discovery. He has worked alongside Jack Kornfield, Sylvia Boorstein, and Sharon Salzberg. He has had a meditation practice for 25 years, primarily within the Insight Meditation tradition but also influenced by Advantage and Dzogchen teachings. For the past eight years, he has conducted meditation retreats in the wilderness (in the UK, India and the USA), combining his Buddhist practice with nature and environmental activism. Mark is a workshop leader and Staff Dharma Teacher at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Northern California, and he is a regular guest teacher at retreat centers around the U.S. Sync With iPod     xxxxxxxxxxxx      

Untitled Document Jason Bermas Loose Change, a documentary about 9/11 is one of the most downloaded video on the Internet.  This highly controversial film makes some wild assertions that fly in the face of common beliefs about that tragic day.  The filmmakers use live news footage, reports from mainstream news sources, and interviews with so-called experts to suggest that: •A missile, not a commercial jet, hit the Pentagon. •Non-commercial planes hit the World Trade Center towers. •Explosives planted inside the trade center were what brought down the towers rather than burning jet fuel. •The plane that crashed in Pennsylvania did not really crash, but rather landed in Ohio. •Many of the 19 hijackers are still alive. •Members of the Bush Administration, not Al Qaida and Osama bin Laden were behind the attacks. Of course this is in stark contrast to the findings of the 9/11 commission report and, according to mainstream media reporting, is completely false.    That

In this talk Darren explores the relationship between seated meditation and hatha yoga.

Untitled Document Lance King Jesus Camp, the hit documentary in theaters across the United States right now is raising many eyebrows.  The film takes a look at the Evangelical Christian movement in general and the work of the Reverend Becky Fischer specifically.  Becky, who runs a summer camp for children, which states its goal: to teach, train, and equip children to do the work of ministry and release them in their giftings and callings.  While many see this film as controversial, Becky Fischer apparently likes the film and promotes it from her website.  Ted Haggard, a prominent Christian leader, who is also featured in the film, has a less than flattering opinion about it and has criticized it on his website. Lance King is a long-standing friend of mine and a Christian.  He loosely defines himself as an evangelical but has many concerns about the direction in which many conservative Christians are moving politically, socially and even spiritually.  I asked him if he would go see the documentar

Untitled Document Lance King Jesus Camp, the hit documentary in theaters across the United States right now is raising many eyebrows.  The film takes a look at the Evangelical Christian movement in general and the work of the Reverend Becky Fischer specifically.  Becky, who runs a summer camp for children, which states its goal: to teach, train, and equip children to do the work of ministry and release them in their giftings and callings.  While many see this film as controversial, Becky Fischer apparently likes the film and promotes it from her website.  Ted Haggard, a prominent Christian leader, who is also featured in the film, has a less than flattering opinion about it and has criticized it on his website. Lance King is a long-standing friend of mine and a Christian.  He loosely defines himself as an evangelical but has many concerns about the direction in which many conservative Christians are moving politically, socially and even spiritually.  I asked him if he would go see the documentar

Listen to Part One of Darren's interview on Queer Channel Radio, 960 The Quake in San Francisco. The subject of this interview is Darren's forthcoming book, Hearts & Minds: Talking to Christians about Homosexuality.

Listen to Part One of Darren's interview on Queer Channel Radio, 960 The Quake in San Francisco. The subject of this interview is Darren's forthcoming book, Hearts & Minds: Talking to Christians about Homosexuality.

Untitled Document Kimberly Wilson is the creative director of Tranquil Space Yoga in Washington, DC, the designer of TranquilliT Clothing, and the author of a new book for women (and some guys too), The Hip Tranquil Chick. Her playful style, wild creativity and contagious enthusiasm for yoga and mindful living have inspired people all over the world! In this podcast she tells us all about her new book. Buy Kimberly's Yoga CDs Resources Kimberly's Blog & Podcast TranquilliT Clothing Tranquil Space Yoga Tranquil Space Foundation Contact Kimberly Sync with your iPod <   

In this talk Darren explains the advanced yogic breathing technique known as Pranic Breathing.  This is a great intoduction to this advanced pranayama  practice.  This talk is a complement to Darren's article on Pranic Breathing.Schedule of Upcoming Pranic Breathing WorkshopsLearn more about Darren's Assistant, Ryan Brewer.Sync with your iPod

GuruGanesha was raised in a show business family and went on to become a rock musician playing in the band Cat's Cradle which opened for such superstars as the Allman Brothers and Sha Na Na.At the age of 22 he began his spiritual path in the Sikh religion and found his spiritual guide Yogi Bhajan of the Kundalini yoga tradition.  Since then his music has taken a much more devotional direction, offering his own unique musical style to traditional Indian chants.  In many ways his soothing voice and acoustic guitar are reminiscent of James Taylor.In addition to his own music, he has founded the Spirit Voyage Label, which produces devotional music from a number of popular artists in the yoga community.Buy GuruGanesh's CDsGrateful GaneshPure GaneshDuring this podcast the following resources were discussed.Yogi TeasPeace Cereal Contact GuruGaneshaSync with  Your iPod

Aaron Star is like many other yoga teachers around the world with one big exception.  His yoga classes are taught in the nude.  His teaching began in New York, but his unique and controversial approach to yoga had landed him international recognition.  He travels extensively to major cities around the world and has a whole line of DVDs for men.  Download a flyer for Aaron's San Francisco WorkshopResources on the WebHot Nude YogaChelsea YogaPurchase Aaron's DVDsDarren's Naked Yoga for Men Classes Contact AaronSync with your iPod

Darren's interview on Queer Channel Radio, 960 The Quake in San Francisco.  You can listen to Darren's segment only here, or download the entire show which includes Carol Queen and David Ortman as well as several HIV activists.Sync with your iPod

This talk is based on Darren's first book, Spiritual Journeys along the Yellow Brick Road. In this discussion, the idea that we can choose our adult tribe or emerald city is explored, and the tool for doing this is forgiveness of our childhood tribe which is symbolized in the munchkin village.Sync with Your iPod