Archived Episodes
Encore: Kids at Play (with Yoga)
We have done several shows in which the topic of children comes to the forefront. Why? They are constant reminders that we are here to experience wonder and joy! We have also done several shows on yoga as it is fas...
Encore: The Awakening Heart of Humanity
Spirit Fire founder, Donna Mitchell-Moniak, joins us to discuss her educational series,The Awakening Heart of Humanity. This series explores the forward trajectory of human evolution as one of synthesis, equanimity...
Living Awareness: Meditation Off Of The Cushion with Radio Show Hosts Tim Darter & Steve ...
Every meditation practice teaches us tools to be present in our body, to be calm in our emotions, and to have greater control over our mind. But what happens when we get off of the cushion? It’s called a medi...
Acres of Awareness: Community Supported Agriculture
You are what you eat, right? One way we offer the guests at our meditative retreat center an enlightening experience is by serving them food that has been grown with awareness, care, and amazing intention. Another ...
Living Awareness
Living Awareness can also be translated as Living Love or Living Gratitude. Awareness comes about when we understand the interconnectedness of all things. When we connect from the inner-heart, appreciation surfaces...
The Illumined Potential of The Mind
As we move into the so-called New Age, individuals are finding themselves attracted to a more conscious way of life and modern living has seen us connected globally, offering insight into a world humanity like never b...
Aligning With The Animal Kingdom
Step 8 of The Practice of Living Awareness is Asana. We may think that this step solely relates to our physical posture, or our Asana, but it can have wider implications as we take it off of the meditation cushion. Ar...
The Allure of Glamour
Have you ever been pulled to the news stand in a trance... captivated by the beauties that grace the covers of each and every magazine? They are glamorous, and we all want some of what they've got! Or do we? Is it eve...
Battleground States
This is a play on words during our rather tumultuous election season... or is it? We're actually talking about states of mind and emotional states, and the battleground is often created by an overzealous personality. ...
Kids at Play (with Yoga)
We have done several shows in which the topic of children comes to the forefront. Why? They are constant reminders that we are here to experience wonder and joy! We have also done several shows on yoga as it is fast b...
Negotiating Mindfulness
Soften, Open, and Receive is the step covered this week in Spirit Fire's meditation practice, The Practice of Living Awareness. This step asks us to do just what the phrase says: softento the moment, ope...
The Soul As A guide
Flow is the step covered this week in Spirit Fire's own meditation practice, The Practice of Living Awareness. This step teaches one to become aware of the bigger picture and discover that everything is relativ...
The Journey That is Yoga
So many have made the transition from the gym floor to the yoga class; from yoga for fitness to yoga as a lifestyle... what's next? Enlightenment! Well, not so fast... increasingly we see yoga practitioners who visi...
Because This Is Your Life...
Author Chaney Weiner joins us this week to discuss his new book Because This Is Your Life. We will explore how to live a meaningful life while feeling respected, appreciated, and recognized for who you are and all you...
The Awakening Heart of Humanity
Spirit Fire founder, Donna Mitchell-Moniak, joins us to discuss her upcoming online, educational series; The Awakening Heart of Humanity. This series explores the forward trajectory of human evolution as one of synth...
Encore: The Practice of Living Awareness, Step 1: Smile! Our Guest is the dynamic nutriti...
Who doesn't need to review their food choices following the holiday season!? We felt it apropos to bring you an encore presentation of Smile: Step 1 of The Practice of Living Awareness, which featured the effervescent...
Living Awareness Donna Mitchell-Moniak
Ultimately, the result of all meditation practices is an increase of awareness. This is called by many names: mindfulness, peace, detachment, wonder, compassion, wisdom, well-being. The Practice of Living Awareness is...
Toroidal Flow and The Blueprint for Clean Living
Meditation brings awareness to the intrinsic toroidal flow nature of life itself and the effects it has on nearly everything we do and all that we are. You may be asking, "what is toroidal flow?" Essentially toroidal ...
The Illuminated Experience of Divine Love with 'Love Is a Secret' author, Andrew Vidich, ...
Step 12 of The Practice of Living Awareness focuses on the Central Channel. This is the lighted core at the center of our Being. It is the primary avenue of alignment with the higher self. The Central Channel infuses ...
The Ground of Being: Your Energetic Root System with Zacciah Blackburn, Ph. D.
“A great tree is as great as its root system.”We will be joined by a very special guest, the masterful teacher and sound healer, Zacciah Blackburn, Ph.D. in discussing the ground on which our Being sits and the...
Experiencing the Qualities of Mind with Stephanie Condra
Meditation is an exploration of the inner workings of the mind. The mind can lead us to states of bliss, to inspired discoveries, or it can keep us trapped in cyclical conundrums. Creating space in the mind through me...
The Practice of Living Awareness, Step 2: Tip of the Nose. Our guest Dr. Lisa Napora Disc...
The tip of your nose leads the way to well-being! As we introduce something new, perhaps meditation, often times we bump up against existing patterns - even resisting patterns. Dr. Lisa Napora is an advocate of mindfu...
The Practice of Living Awareness, Step 1: Smile! Our Guest is the dynamic nutritionist, L...
We begin our exploration of the steps within our meditation practice. "Smile" is the first step and it is all about appreciation. Appreciation is fuel, and when you begin to appreciate your intention for well-being, i...
More with Tim Darter and Steve Kramer of Spirit Fire Radio
Steve and Tim talk about the revolving door of healers, teachers, meditators, and seekers at Spirit Fire Retreat Center. Why do they come, what do they learn, and how is mindfulness a part of all of that?