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.
Interview recorded 7/16/2016
Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.
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
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