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	Podcast:		Vedic Worldview
	Episode:		Cannabis' Effects on the Three Gunas
	Category:		Religion & Spirituality
	Duration:		00:26:33
	Publish Date:		2025-03-09 23:00:00
	Description:		A quick update that early registration is now open for Thom's upcoming annual retreat in Sedona, Arizona, this Memorial Day weekend from May 22nd to 26. This is Thom's first retreat in the United States since the epic Maha Kumbha Mela held earlier this year in Prayagraj, India, so Thom has many fascinating new stories to share. The Sedona Rounding Retreat is also your opportunity to gift yourself profound rest and industrial-strength meditation through the daily rounding program. This is your chance to transcend uncertainty in the ever-changing world and celebrate spring surrounded by nature, supported by community, and immersed in wisdom with Thom. Early registration discounts expire on March 17th, and you can find out more at thomknoles.com/sedona. Jai Guru Deva. Cannabis is widely used for relaxation and is increasingly prescribed for therapeutic purposes. But what effect does it have on our internal “balance”? In this episode, Thom addresses a listener's question about the relationship between cannabis use and the gunas—the balancing agents of Nature, as described in the Vedic worldview. Thom explains why cannabis has an impact on the body, how it interacts with our natural systems, and why our body’s own “endogenous cannabinoids” provide a more sustainable and beneficial effect on our physiology. Episode Highlights [00:45] Q - How does cannabis influence the three gunas? [01:20] A - Gunas - Balance Agents of Nature [04:27] Rajas and Tamas - Change and Inertia [07:52] Go Beyond the Three Gunas [11:32] Too Many Spinning Plates [13:47] Endogenous and Exogenous Cannabinoids [17:06] Endocannabinoids from Vedic Meditation [20:11] Like Riding a Bike [22:23] A Balanced State of Consciousness Useful Links info@thomknoles.com https://thomknoles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoles https://www.facebook.com/thethomknoles https://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoles https://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/
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