Nov 29, 2021
#197 Today, my wonderful guest is Gary Gorrow. Gary is a Vedic
Meditation teacher, a qualified Ayurvedic health coach, and the
creator/director of SOMA, a renowned retreat in Byron Bay.
During our episode today, we talk about how in order to embark on a
spiritual journey and benefit from it fully, we do not have to
withdraw from society. Gary talks to us about how there is a way to
integrate our spiritual journey with all of the things that our
modern existences offer. We also discuss the roles of gurus and
spiritual teachers, the importance of staying grounded, and how
certain struggles in life can prove to be a blessing.
About Gary: Gary Gorrow is a Vedic Meditation
Teacher. A Qualified Ayurvedic Health Coach. Mindfulness Expert.
The Creator/Director of SOMA, a world class retreat in Byron Bay.
He’s also a highly sort after Consultant, High Performance Coach
and Inspirational Speaker. With over 17 years experience, Gary has
earned a reputation as one of the best in the business and is
respected among his peers as a ‘teacher of teachers’. He has worked
with thousands of people from all walks of life and his services
are sought after by some of the world’s leading companies for his
innovative meditation and mindfulness programs.
Gary is passionate about empowering people with techniques that
enable them to re-engineer their lives inside and out. His approach
synthesises the best of modern science and ancient
consciousness-based practices. His students come from a range of
backgrounds and include Google, GWS Giants, celebrities, CEO’s,
health practitioners, athletes, lawyers, creatives, grandparents
and children. He runs retreats, workshops and various training
courses throughout Australia.
Gary's Website:
garygorrow.com
somabyron.com.au/retreats
The Soma Collective Podcast
Key points with time stamp:
- Finding Peace & Harmony in A World of Chaos (00:00)
- Making a living out of teaching meditation (00:12)
- Balancing a spiritual path and a traditional western lifestyle (03:28)
- How can the wisdom passed down from gurus and teachers be defined? (05:12)
- Was the transition into spirituality smooth for Gary? (10:17)
- The importance of tuning into yourself (13:19)
- Our changing views on meditation and spirituality (14:43)
- Growth and evolution as a result of hardships (16:52)
- Daily practices to help ground you (21:15)
- Is life meant to be a struggle? (25:43)
- Gary’s journey with running retreats (32:20)
- “My suffering was one of my greatest blessings” (39:23)
- How connecting with nature can contribute positively to our mental state (42:16)
- The importance of having a morning routine (42:20)
- Some books that might help you on your spiritual journey (46:09)
- The importance of thinking critically (47:49)
Mentioned in this episode:
- Thom Knoles, a.k.a Maharashi Vyasanand
- Mark Divine
- Autobiography of a Yogi, 1946. A book by Paramahansa Yogananda
- The way of the peaceful warrior, 1980. A book by Dan Millman
- The Bhagavad Gita
- The Untethered Soul, 2007. A book by Michael Alan Singer
- The Surrender Experiment, 2015. A book by Michael Singer
About me:
My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en
My website:
www.guylawrence.com.au
www.liveinflow.co