About this episode

Swami Matananda discusses how to maintain a spiritual life while being in a relationship, sharing insights on emotional independence and mutual support.

n this episode of Ask A Swami , Katie sits down with Swami Matananda to explore how to be in a relationship while nurturing spiritual life and practice. Drawing on her lived experience, Swami Matananda reflects on being in a partnership, living at the Ashram and Swami Radha's guidance. Swami Matananda shares practices she's explored with her partner as ways to become more aware of attachments and patterns of dependence. She further highlights the importance of emotional independence and mutual support in any relationship. This conversation is insightful and warm, offering gentle guidance for anyone navigating relationships in spiritual life.

People in this episode

Hosts: Katie, Swami Radha

Guest: Swami Matananda

Topics covered

• relationships
• spirituality
• emotional independence
• mutual support
• attachments
• dependence patterns

Keywords

• spiritual relationships
• emotional independence
• Swami Matananda
• attachments
• dependence patterns
• spiritual practice
• mutual support

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