{"podcast":{"title":"Spiritual Fitness with Eric Bigger","slug":"spiritual-fitness-with-eric-bigger-10214","podcast_index_feed_id":10214,"rss_url":"https://feeds.zencastr.com/f/2FzvIy0i.rss","website_url":"http://biggertalks.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://media.zencastr.com/image-files/6462e2a46bbd4d696f2814f8/e28e4694-88b8-43f5-9543-cdf1ddfb9cc4.png","author":"Eric Bigger","episode_count":207,"summary":"Welcome to the Spiritual Fitness podcast with Eric Bigger, where we'll explore powerful practices, inspiring stories, and expert insights to guide you on your path to holistic health. By blending spirituality and physical wellness, I'll support you in strengthening your body and soul. Whether you're a seasoned spiritual seeker or just beginning your journey, the Spiritual Fitness podcast is here to help you unlock your inner potential and live your most vibrant, purposeful life. Stay strong, stay inspired, and remember, it's miracle season!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T00:20:36.239353+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spiritual-fitness-with-eric-bigger-10214"},"episode":{"title":"179. Swami Aniruddha: How to Quiet the Mind and Open the Heart","slug":"179-swami-aniruddha-how-to-quiet-the-mind-and-open-the-heart","published_at":"2025-10-15T10:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spiritual-fitness-with-eric-bigger-10214/179-swami-aniruddha-how-to-quiet-the-mind-and-open-the-heart","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spiritual-fitness-with-eric-bigger-10214","url":"https://zencastr.com/z/38pu_6K9","audio_url":"https://redirect.zencastr.com/r/episode/68ecc3060a24027904d7a3a8/size/47106617/audio-files/6462e2a46bbd4d696f2814f8/17929394-c3d8-4e6f-803c-5128171559ff.mp3","summary":"How do you quiet the mind and find peace when the world won't slow down? In this episode of The Spiritual Fitness Podcast, Eric Bigger sits down with Swami Aniruddha to explore how mastering inner peace starts from within. They dive deep into mindfulness, love, and spiritual growth—unpacking how stillness, gratitude, and daily practice can lead to true self-realization. This conversation blends the science of spirituality with practical wisdom, giving you tools to rise above fear, connect with your higher self, and live from a place of peace and purpose. What You'll Learn * How to quiet the mind and find lasting inner peace * Why love and gratitude are keys to transformation * Simple mindfulness and meditation tools for daily balance * How spiritual practice builds self-awareness and strength * Lessons from Swami Aniruddha on conscious living and purpose About Swami Aniruddha: Swami Aniruddha is a spiritual teacher devoted to making ancient wisdom practical for modern life. His teachings center on self-inquiry, meditation, and devotion—guiding people to overcome ego, find clarity, and live with greater awareness and connection to the divine. For over 17 years, he has lived under the guidance of his Satguru, Paramahamsa Vishwananda, serving in his ashram and sharing a message of divine love and inner awakening. Born in the Italian Alps, Swami Aniruddha teaches in five languages worldwide, offering a grounded and relatable approach to spirituality that blends timeless truths with real-life transformation. Connect with Swami: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwamiAniruddha Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sv.aniruddha/ Shop IYLA: https://iylia.com/ Use promo code EB20 for IYLIA champagne, offering 20% off on orders up to $200 Check out Miracle Season's collection: ht…","meta_description":"How do you quiet the mind and find peace when the world won't slow down? In this episode of The Spiritual Fitness Podcast, Eric Bigger sits down with Swam…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1957,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/spiritual-fitness-with-eric-bigger-10214/episodes/179-swami-aniruddha-how-to-quiet-the-mind-and-open-the-heart/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spiritual-fitness-with-eric-bigger-10214/179-swami-aniruddha-how-to-quiet-the-mind-and-open-the-heart.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}