354. Richard Miller

Richard C. Miller, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, author, researcher, yogic scholar, and spiritual teacher who, for the past 46 years has devoted his life to integrating western psychology and neuroscience with the ancient nondual wisdom teachings of Yoga, Tantra, Advaita, Taoism, and Buddhism. Richard is the founding president of the Integrative Restoration Institute, co-founder of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, founding editor of the peer-reviewed International Journal of Yoga Therapy, and a founding member and past president of the Institute for Spirituality and Psychology. Author of iRest Meditation: Restorative Practices for Health, Healing and Well Being iRest Yoga Nidra Immersion - An 8-Week Intensive to Accelerate Mind-Body Healing & Spiritual Awakening Yoga Nidra: The Art of Deep Relaxation Richard also serves as a research consultant studying the meditation protocol he’s developed (Integrative Restoration ~ iRest Meditation), a modern adaptation of an ancient yogic form of meditation, researching its efficacy on health, healing, and well-being with diverse populations that include active-duty soldiers, veterans, women rescued from human trafficking, youth and college students, seniors, the homeless, and the incarcerated, with issues such as sleep disorders, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, chemical dependency, and anxiety, as well as research on iRest’s efficacy for enhancing resiliency, well-being, and compassion. Richard leads international training and meditation retreats on the integration of enlightened living into daily life. For information visit irest.org. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 7/16/2016 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:05:40 - The Illusion of Destroying the Ego 00:11:22 - The Terrifying Search for Self 00:16:59 - The Liberation of Thoughts 00:22:30 - The Four Phases of Waking Up 00:28:30 - The Constant Evolution of the Human Experience 00:34:17 - Rediscovering Your Inner Compass 00:40:05 - From Line on Stone to Line on Air 00:46:20 - Discovering Wholeness Through Yoga Nidra 00:52:09 - Nourishing the Feeling of Being 00:57:43 - Penetrating the Five Koshas 01:03:37 - Relief from Fear and Obstacles 01:07:54 - The Wonderment of Doubt 01:12:11 - The Availability of Insight and Creativity in Meditation 01:16:23 - Psychology of the Battlefield 01:20:38 - Awakening of self-awareness and the sense of being 01:25:10 - Falling in Love with Everything You Meet 01:29:26 - Awakening and the Potential for Transformation 01:33:59 - Redeeming the Potential for Growth 01:38:14 - Setting Boundaries and Containment 01:42:53 - Letting Go of Mental Thoughts 01:47:14 - Working with Opposites and Taking Perspective 01:52:01 - Acting in Harmony with the Universe 01:56:34 - Developing Inner Peace and Equanimity 02:01:28 - The Paradox of Boundaried and Unboundaried Presence 02:05:55 - Embracing Our Humanness 02:10:24 - The Mystery of Existence, Relaxing and Letting Be 02:15:14 - Backsliding and the Pain of Old Conditioning 02:19:42 - Immersing in Being and Setting Intentions 02:24:27 - Going beyond structures and teachings in meditation practice Save