Ep 257 Clive Sheridan – Clive Sheridan’s Spiritual Path from Beatnik to Yogi
Release Date: 12/28/2025
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info_outlineClive shares his profound journey into yoga, spirituality, and self-discovery. From his early experiences in India to his disciplined practice of asana and pranayama, Clive reflects on the transformative power of yoga in healing the heart and mind. He discusses the importance of self-inquiry, the nature of reality, and the role of a teacher as a friend rather than a guru. Clive also delves into the mystical experiences he encountered in India, the significance of diet and lifestyle, and his views on enlightenment and the meaning of life. This conversation offers a deep insight into the essence of yoga and the spiritual journey.
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Clive Shares
· He’s has been practicing yoga since 1968, inspired by a book on Hatha Yoga.
· His journey to India began in 1966, leading to a deep spiritual awakening.
· Yoga for Clive is about healing the heart and mind, not just physical practice.
· He emphasizes the importance of pranayama as a key to mental and physical vitality.
· Clive views asana and pranayama as tools for transformation and self-discovery.
· His experiences in India were marked by mystical encounters and deep emotional releases.
· Self-inquiry is essential for recognizing the impersonal witness within us.
· Clive believes there is no afterlife, only pure awareness after the body dissolves.
· He advocates for a balanced lifestyle, embracing life with wisdom and moderation.
· The meaning of life, according to Clive, is liberation from the illusion of self.
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Clive’s Book "Free from me" cosmic poems on yoga & ‘the way’, the essence of his sharing in workshops and retreats
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