Wisdom Tantra Freedom
Wisdom Tantra Freedom is a podcast for seekers, rebels, and lovers of the sacred who are walking the razor’s edge between ancient tradition and modern life. Hosted by Vishnudev Kristian Crowe and Nataraj Chaitanya, two tantrikas and friends, each episode dives deep into the heart of sādhanā, self-inquiry, and soul-expanding conversation. From the wild paradoxes of devotion and desire to the pitfalls of spiritual ego, from pop culture reflections to profound scripture, WTF explores what it means to live with integrity, awaken the heart, and remember the Self in every part of life. Expect raw honesty, luminous teachings, laughter, sacred poetry, and the occasional WTF moment. Whether you’re a longtime practitioner or newly curious about the tantric path, Wisdom Tantra Freedom invites you into a space where the divine meets the real, and nothing is off limits.
Episodes
Hosts Nataraj Chaitanya and Vishnudev Kristian Crowe explore spiritual awakening through Baba Muktananda's commentary on Shiva Sutra 1.8, covering kundalini, mantra practice, Mahavidyas, and the shift from jiva to Shiva.
They mix devotional insight with candid stories about grief, integration, community, and practical tools for bringing inner wakefulness into relationships and everyday life.
Hosts Nataraj Chaitanya and Vishnudev sit with Ishwari, a long‑time disciple and ashram resident, to explore living with a guru, Shaktipat awakening, the practical demands of seva, and the messy, transformative work of self‑revelation in communal sadhana.
They discuss tests of surrender, working with thought and feeling as a doorway to the self, devotional practice, and what it really takes to be a disciple.
In this episode of Wisdom, Tantra, Freedom, hosts Nataraj Chaitanya and Vishnudev dive into the messy, luminous reality of love — exploring how love expands when given, how attachment and expectation conceal the heart, and how yoga, mantra, and sadhana cultivate unconditional, present-centered love.
They discuss practical opposites like security and spontaneity, the heart’s digestive fire that transforms impressions, the role of co...
Hosts Nataraj Chaitanya and Vishnudev explore the fierce edge of sadhana — the "frying" or tapasya that burns away old patterns. Through stories from ashram life, guru dynamics, and personal heartbreak, they show how purification, community, and honest service transform pain into wisdom.
The episode also shares practical guidance on staying present, using discipline wisely, and leaning into relationship and seva when the heat rises...
Hosts Nataraj Chaitanya and Vishnudev unpack the heart of Hatha Yoga—what "ha" and "tha" mean, how balancing sun and moon energy opens the third channel, and why simple postures can reveal profound inner aliveness (spanda).
They explore rounding, breath, mantra, and the limbed path of practice as a living transmission that moves from gross to subtle and back, plus an invite to a deep 200-hour Trika Hatha Yoga teacher training start...
In this episode of WTF (Wisdom, Tantra, Freedom), hosts Nataraj Chaitanya and Vishnudev sit with Yogini Rabia — a bhakti yogi, pujari, and Ayurvedic guide — to share stories from lineage, initiation, and life in the ashram.
They explore a vivid Shaktipat awakening, the power of seva and Shiva process, practical ritual and mantra, and how Ayurveda helps tailor sustainable, trauma-informed sadhana for real people in modern life.
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Hosts Nataraj Chaitanya and Vishnudev explore what “the Self” (Atman) really is—how the witness, the heart, and the experience of Satchitananda (existence, consciousness, bliss) appear through mantra, meditation, bhakti, and honest presence.
Mixing personal stories, scriptural quotations, and practical guidance, the episode shows how longing and consistent practice reveal the ever-present Self and offer ways to live with more openn...
In this episode of Wisdom, Tantra, Freedom, hosts Nataraj Chaitanya and Vishnudev explore Pitru paksha—the Vedic fortnight for honoring ancestors—and how ancestral karma shapes our emotions, choices, and healing.
Through personal stories—mermaids in the snow, family dynamics, and grief—the hosts reflect on choicelessness, heart-led decision-making, lineage, and the power of community, offering practical guidance on using sadhana a...
In this episode of Wisdom, Tantra, Freedom, Nataraj and Vishnudev explore what Shakti really is — the ever-present life energy that rises in mantra, meditation, and everyday moments. They weave teachings from Baba Muktananda and tantric theory (Iccha, Kriya, and Jnana Shati) with personal stories of kundalini awakenings, grief, and the messy work of spiritual practice.
Listeners will hear practical reflections on how to meet and wi...
Join Natraj Chaitanya and Vishnudev in an engaging episode of Wisdom, Tantra, Freedom, where they delve into the spiritual path that bridges ancient practices with modern life. Discover the profound journey of Brahman, a powerful spiritual teacher and former entertainer, whose life transitioned from the glittering world of dance and modeling to deep spiritual awakening.
In a heartfelt conversation, Brahman shares transformative mom...
Welcome to "Wisdom, Tantra, Freedom," a podcast where hosts Natraj Chaitanya and Vishnu Dev explore the deep and often humorous journey of spiritual life. In this episode, the duo delves into the profound and intricate relationship with a Guru, sharing personal stories of transformation and realization. They examine how ancient practices blend with modern life, and discuss the journey of being deeply seen by a teacher. Join us as t...
Welcome to an exhilarating episode of "Wisdom, Tantra, Freedom" where Natraj Chaitanya and Vishnu Dev delve into the profound question: WTF is God? Explore the confluence of ancient spiritual practices and modern life as they share personal stories of their spiritual awakenings and the divine encounters that have shaped their journeys.
Listen in as they discuss the complexities of spiritual identity, the role of yoga and meditation...
Nataraj Chaitanya and Vishnudev Kristian Crowe sit down with Uma Neave to chat about balancing sadhana with daily life, self-authority, radical acceptance, compassion, and encountering the Goddess.
For more about Uma's upcoming programs and retreats, check out https://www.bothyoga.com/
Join hosts Nataraj Chaitanya and Vishnudev in an enlightening episode of "Wisdom Tantra Freedom" as they explore the profound nuances of freedom, both in the spiritual realm and personal life. Vishnudev shares a transformative experience during a silent retreat at an ashram in Ganeshpuri, where the process of silence catalyzed a deep inner journey, allowing suppressed grief to surface and healing to begin.
The conversation ventures...
In this episode of Wisdom Tantra Freedom, hosts Natraj Chaitanya and Vishnudev take listeners on an insightful journey into the profound world of Tantra. As they explore the intersection of ancient practices and modern life, the hosts delve deep into the essence of Tantra, addressing both its complexities and its beauty.
From the all-encompassing nature of divine consciousness to the transformative power of Shakti, this discussion ...
Join Nataraj Chaitanya and Vishnudev in the first episode of Wisdom Tantra Freedom, where they candidly explore the intersections between ancient spiritual practices and modern living. Listen as they engage in transformative conversations about the evolution of personal belief systems, shared stories of liberating their spirituality from rigid rituals, and embracing the full spectrum of human emotion as a path to divine realization...
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