Yoga's Supernatural Powers Are REAL — Rob Dorgan on Miracles, Love & Awakening

What if the miracles described in ancient yoga texts — once dismissed as metaphors — are actually real? In this episode of Podmasana, author and educator Rob Dorgan explores the profound intersection of ancient wisdom and modern healing. Drawing from his novel Awakening the Mystic: A Novel of Cosmic Love and Healing (https://awakeningthemystic.com), Rob unpacks how the yoga sutras' siddhis — supernatural abilities attained through disciplined practice — may be available to anyone willing to do the work. Rob holds an MA in European history and studied under legendary astrologer Linda Goodman (author of Sun Signs and Love Signs) and master astrologer Alan Oaken. He began his yoga practice in the 1980s under teachers including Siana Sherman, John Friend, and meditation master Sally Kempton. In this episode we explore: • The 5 kleshas (mental afflictions) as a framework for spiritual evolution • Carl Jung, synchronicity, and why we're programmed to ignore mystical experience • The divine feminine — goddesses, saints, and archetypal guides as essential for healing • Astrology as cosmic guidance and a tool for self-discovery • United souls: how partnership becomes a vehicle for awakening • The mystical revolution: what it would take for humanity to collectively awaken 🎧 New episodes weekly. Subscribe for more on spiritual awakening, yoga philosophy, and the modern mystical journey. ⏱️ JUMP TO A TOPIC: 00:00 - Intro: Miracles in yoga texts & Rob Dorgan 05:19 - Part 1: From academia to mysticism 05:51 - Leaving academia: Heart voice & astrology 12:24 - Mentorship with Linda Goodman & Alan Oken 13:25 - Willpower vs. intention in spiritual practice 17:49 - Yoga in the 1980s: Deep relaxation & philosophy 22:49 - Pada 3 of Yoga Sutras: Siddhis & book origin 25:47 - Fiction vs. memoir: Dreams & divine council 29:16 - Part 2: Kleshas, miracles, & the feminine 33:07 - Understanding miracles as collective love 40:25 - The legion of the feminine & healing balance 44:16 - Astrology as cosmic guidance & karmic playpen 48:01 - Catholicism, LGBTQ+ acceptance, & transformation 50:15 - Part 3: United souls, partnership, & future work 53:55 - Partnership as a vehicle for spiritual awakening 58:44 - Upcoming projects: Sequel, Linda Goodman memoir 01:01:40 - Discovering your inner counsel through astrology 01:04:16 - Facing the ego & heart-centered meditation 01:07:25 - The mystical revolution & collective awakening 01:10:47 - Outro: Subscribe, share, & connect Episode recording March 10, 2026 Big thanks to Rob and Goodbye Gemini (  / goodbye-gemini  ) for sharing their beautiful music (   • Gayatri  ) for this episode. Other sound effects by: Dungeon Ambiance by phlair -- https://freesound.org/s/388340/ -- License: Attribution 3.0 Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. To access ad-free episodes five days early, bonus content, exclusive group chat, live Q&As and more, become a Podmasana+ member at podmasana.com/plus (https://podmasana.com/plus) . About Podmasana: More than a podcast, Podmasana (https://podmasana.com/) is a global journey through the landscape of human spirituality. We weave together transformative personal stories with scholarly depth, exploring how ancient practices illuminate life’s challenges—from grief and illness to aging and adversity. Through carefully curated conversations and compelling narratives, we bridge timeless wisdom with contemporary understanding, offering listeners authentic pathways to consciousness, healing, and the universal threads that bind human experience across cultures and generations. Support the show: ➡️ Join Podmasana+ (https://podmasana.com/plus/) for extra benefits, content and perks ➡️ Say Thank You and Donate to the Show (https://donate.stripe.com/9AQ0465Ty7s...) ➡️ Shop the Podmasana Store (https://podmasana.threadless.com/) Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com (https://podmasana.com/) Submit Guest Ideas: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) Submit Feedback: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) Current Release Schedule: New episodes every other Wednesday and Podmasana Preview episodes the following Wednesday Early access for Podmasana+ partners (5 days in advance) Follow and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey. Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Feel free to also check out Podmasana Media’s other show’s: YogaScussion (https://yogascussion.podmasana.com/) and My Mindful Moment (https://podmasana.com/mymindfulmoment) . #spiritualawakening #spiritualpodcast #carljung #synchronicity #yoga #mysticism #astrology