Self Meditated

What is consciousness? What is the mind? What is the self? Why do we suffer — and is there a way through it that doesn't require pretending everything is fine?These are the questions this podcast begins with.Hosted by Nicky Grimsdale - Vedic educator, yoga teacher and practitioner with over 20 years of study in Indian philosophy including time living and practising in India. This series moves through the great schools of Vedic and Indian spiritual traditions with special emphasis on Advaita Vedanta and Yoga along the way. Nicky approaches contemplative thought with clarity, depth, relatability and a genuine respect for the intelligence of the listener.Alongside solo episodes, the podcast features conversations with teachers, thinkers, and practitioners from across the traditions and other complementary schools of thought.The approach is both personal and rigorous. This isn't wellness content. It isn't spirituality made palatable. It is a genuine investigation — informed by years of practice, study, and a deep engagement with the lineages of Indian philosophy.What you'll find here: Indian philosophy that holds up academically and lands in the body. Ancient teachings explained with honesty, humour, and the occasional analogy that makes a thousand-year-old idea feel like something you already knew but couldn’t find the words.For the yoga student who suspects there's more to the tradition than postures. For the meditator who wants to understand the philosophical framework underneath the practice. For the curious mind who finds consciousness and the exploration of the Self genuinely interesting.