Podcasts
Living Namaste: A Practical Guide to Mindfulness, Yoga, and Building Community
Jeremy David Engels, PhD, is a Liberal Arts Professor of Communications and Ethics at Pennsylvania State University. He is an author and longtime teacher of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga. A former student of Thich Nhat Hahn, he is dedicated to bringing the practice of mindfulness to democracy, and the practice of democracy to mindfulness. He is an award winning scholar, and has published numerous books and articles about democracy, community building, deliberation and peace including Living Namaste (2026, Inner Traditions--which is the subject of this podcast), On Mindful Democracy (Parallax 2026--the subject of EOTR episode 337); The Ethics of Oneness: Emerson, Whitman, and the Bhavagad Gita (UChicago 2021); and The Art of Gratitude (SUNY Press 2018)
Key Takeaways:
The embodiment of "Namaste" involves recognizing and honoring the divine within ourselves and others, promoting harmony and community.
Engaging in yoga and mindfulness practices can alleviate loneliness and cultivate a sense of belonging and connection within communities.
Jeremy's experience as a rhetoric professor highlights the powerful role of language in shaping human interactions and nurturing democratic values.
Bridging philosophical concepts with physical practices like yoga fosters a balanced approach to addressing personal and societal challenges.
The pursuit of understanding complex philosophical and ethical principles can significantly impact personal development and community well-being.
Living Namaste: Yoga, Mindfulness, and Building Community
What ‘Living Namaste’ Means and Why it Matters
Guest Jeremy Engels joins podcast host Amy McDonald to talk about ‘Living Namaste’, what it means and how it can make a difference, taking Yoga into the world for equality and the wellbeing of all and how to stay inspired and true to your values as a studio owner.
The Inner Work of Inclusion: Yoga Philosophy for Thriving Workplaces featuring Jeremy David Engels, PhD
Yoga Philosophy for Everyday Living, Season 2, Episode 4
The Inner Work of Inclusion: Yoga Philosophy for Thriving Workplaces featuring Jeremy David Engels, PhD
Join me for this episode featuring guest Jeremy David Engels, PhD, a cofounder and teacher at Yoga Lab, which offers science-based yoga and meditation classes that emphasize mindfulness and functional movement. He is the Liberal Arts Endowed Professor of Communication and Ethics at Penn State University and has written extensively on community-building, peace, and justice. His newest book is now available! Living Namaste, A Practical Guide to Mindfulness, Yoga, and Building Community (Inner Traditions, June 2026)
Listen as we explore: 🌿 How to build community and care for one another at work.
💛 The significance of mindfulness and yoga practice is about remembering to return to a state of awareness, presence, and connection. ✨ Svadhyaya as a practice to understand our own patterns, assumptions, and reactions so we can genuinely see others and how it can help navigate a challenging team dynamic. 💛 The practice of namaste to respond thoughtfully even when under workplace pressure.
🌿 The benefits of practicing empathy and gratitude.
🧘♀️ The internal work of inclusion.
✨ How to start a practice when you don't know where to begin
For leaders at all levels and those who are navigating challenging circumstances at work, this episode is for you!
Mindful Democracy with Jeremy Engels
Engels joined Spirit Matters with Philip Goldberg to discuss the concept of mindful democracy and why it’s important to consider during the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.
Embracing Mindful Democracy
Engels joined us to discuss the concept of mindful democracy and why it’s important to consider during the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. He describes how we can — and should — consider a "declaration of interdependence" in addition to the Declaration of Independence the country is celebrating this year. We also talk about the different conceptions of democracy outlined by John Dewey and Walter Lippmann
The Yoga Hour: Mindful Democracy - Declaring Our Interdependence
Professor Jeremy David Engels, scholar, longtime student of Thich Nhat Hanh and author of On Mindful Democracy, shares how mindfulness is not only a path to personal peace, but it also opens us to vital practices for renewing interconnection and democracy itself.
Short Cuts: Jeremy Engels - On Mindful Democracy
BABF Short Cuts is a Podcast of the Bay Area Book Festival where we introduce some of the authors and partners who will join us for the 2026 Festival in Berkeley from May 29–May 31.
In this episode, you get to meet Jeremy Engels who is talking to us about his book On Mindful Democracy: A Declaration of Interdependence to Mend a Fractured World. You can find more 2026 festival authors and upcoming events at www.baybookfest.org
#28 Is Mindful Democracy the Solution? An interview with Jeremy Engels
In this episode we talk with scholar Jeremy Engels about his forthcoming book, On Mindful Democracy: A Declaration of Interdependence to Mind a Fractured World. Could it be the solution to the democratic dysfunction we see around us? Tune in to find out!
Live a Life of Oneness
What does it mean practically to live a life committed to Oneness? Jeremy David Engels, author of The Ethics of Oneness: Emerson, Whitman, and the Bhagavad Gita, explores this question as an antidote to our current climate of separation.
Democracy as a way of life
We often talk about democracy in the context of politics and institutions, but this week's guest draws from Walt Whitman, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and John Dewey to offer a different perspective.