Teachers
Teachers for Our Inner Journey
For many people navigating chronic illness or life-altering challenges, the turning point doesn't only come from another medical test or treatment protocol—it also comes from a shift in perspective that changes everything. This shift often arrives through the wisdom of spiritual teachers who have dedicated their lives to understanding the nature of suffering, consciousness, and what it means to be human. Whether we encounter their teachings through books, videos, workshops, or direct transmission, these guides offer something medicine alone cannot: frameworks for understanding why we suffer, practices for transcending the patterns that keep us stuck, and pathways to inner peace that exist regardless of our external circumstances. Spiritual wisdom doesn't replace medical care; it complements it by addressing the deeper questions that illness often brings to the surface.
The connection between spiritual practice and physical healing is more than philosophical—it's profoundly practical. When we learn to observe our thoughts without being controlled by them, to sit with discomfort without running from it, and to recognize that our true nature extends beyond our body's limitations, something fundamental shifts in our nervous system and our capacity to heal. Teachers from diverse traditions—whether they're mystics, philosophers, monks, or modern contemplatives—all point toward the same essential truth: that our wellbeing depends not just on what happens to us, but on our relationship with what happens to us. The wisdom they offer becomes medicine for the soul, creating the inner conditions where healing becomes possible.
“Ultimately all knowledge is Self Knowledge”
Explore Yourself & the Beyond
Eckhart Tolle
A German-born spiritual teacher, author, and public speaker renowned for his teachings on mindfulness, presence, and the transcendence of ego-driven thinking.
Presence Power
My Takeaway: Healing from depression, anxiety and grief involves bringing yourself back to present moment awareness. Introduces us to the painbody concept.
Contemplation Tool
Sadhguru
Sadhguru is an Indian yogi, mystic, visionary, who bridges ancient yogic sciences with modern life, empowering millions to explore their inner potential, live joyfully, and contribute to a conscious planet.
He operates the Isha Yoga Ashram and drives large-scale ecological initiatives like Rally for Rivers, Cauvery Calling, and Save Soil.
Nirvana Definition
My Takeaway: addictions, aversions, attachments, are symptoms of our suffering. As we grow our perception we increase our acceptance of reality.
The December 22, 2020, episode of The Sadhguru Podcast (titled "Of Mark Twain, Ecstasy & Enlightenment – George Hammond with Sadhguru") features Sadhguru's discussion with George Hammond from the Commonwealth Club on topics including Mark Twain, Vedanta, enlightenment,
Apple Podcasts (search for the episode in The Sadhguru Podcast feed)
For the full video of the original conversation:
YouTube (full event)
Additional Teachers
Why People Don’t Heal and How They Can
Without understanding karma first, we can’t have proper compassion for others.
Reinventing the Body, Resurrecting the Soul