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Light Watkins is a meditation teacher, transformational speaker, and best-selling author who has coached the likes of Rosario Dawson, Jonah Hill, and Meghan Markle. But what most people don't know is that - these days - he has chosen to live nomadically. That's right, all of Light's belongings can fit into a carry-on bag and he bounces around where his spirit takes him. Today, Jamie and Light discuss how his perspective of life came to be. From his upbringing in Alabama, familial ties with civil rights icons like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., and his calling to learn and teach mediation, Light's story is one for the books.If you're curious to learn more about the healing effects of meditation, living a life untethered, and overall mental grounding, this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE:[01:31] Jamie introduces Light Watkins.[04:29] Light begins to talk about his youth in Alabama, his familial ties to Rosa Parks and MLK Jr, and attending Howard University. [06:30] Light describes the story behind changing his name to “Light”. [12:42] Light talks about navigating his twenties (changing his career path and pursuing modeling).  [17:17] Light recounts when and why he adopted a vegetarian diet and later, a vegan one. [19:56] Light describes how and when he became dedicated to practicing yoga. [26:07] Light talks about his calling to become a meditation teacher. [30:18] Light speaks about Vedic Meditation: What it is and how to practice it. [32:37] Light describes his everyday meditation practice. [34:41] Light talks about the clients that he has coached including celebrities like Rosario Dawson, Jonah Hill, and Meghan Markle.[39:34] Light speaks about his choice to live a nomadic lifestyle.[45:03] Light describes his experience living in different places and making connections. [46:38] Light talks about his gratitude practice. KEY TAKEAWAYS:[23:16] Light describes his split-test method to recognize the difference between your ego and intuition. [31:28] Light talks about the health benefits of meditation like stress management, improved sleep, and the decrease of mental disorders. [42:55] Light describes his perspective that “home is where your presence is” and when you're present you become a better version of yourself.************Make sure to follow Jamie @jamiehess on Instagram for news & updates, and visit our companion Instagram account @gratitudeology for a sneak peek into the personal moments discussed on the show.************Thank you to Light Watkins for sharing your truth with us today. Follow Light on Instagram @lightwatkins.Check out more about Light: https://www.lightwatkins.com/************The Gratitudeology Podcast theme music is by HYLLS, performed by Nadia Ali @thenadiaali ************Light's Bio: Light Watkins is a long-time meditation teacher and thought leader who has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies around the world on the topics of mindfulness, purpose, and enlightened leadership.He is the author of four best-sellers: Bliss More, The Inner Gym, Knowing Where to Look, and Travel Light.Light writes a daily dose of inspiration email to his tens of thousands of subscribers, and regularly posts inspirational content to his social media feeds.He is the host of The Light Watkins Show, which is a top-50 global podcast that features the backstories of people who've found their purpose.And his online community, The Happiness Insiders, offers accessible masterclasses and challenges for cultivating happiness from the inside-out.Light is a “one-bagger” who has been living nomadically since 2018.Read lessAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In this episode of The Art of Being Well, Dr. Will Cole is joined by Light Watkins, a renowned meditation teacher, thought leader, and author of Bliss More and Travel Light. They explore how meditation is often misunderstood, why purpose isn't something you find but something you live, and how to cultivate happiness from the inside out. Light shares insights from his nomadic lifestyle, the power of one-bag living, and why consistency matters more than intensity in mindfulness and personal growth. For all links mentioned in this episode, visit www.drwillcole.com/podcast.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Sponsors:Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get 15% off with promo code WILLCOLE at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepodTake proactive care of your health and head to OPositiv.com/WILLCOLE or enter WILLCOLE at checkout for 25% off your first purchase.LMNT is offering a free sample pack with any purchase, That's 8 single serving packets FREE with any LMNT order. This is a great way to try all 8 flavors or share LMNT with a friend. Get yours at DrinkLMNT.com/artofbeingwell.Go to qualialife.com/WILL for up to $100 OFF Qualia Mind, and as a listener of The Art of Being Well use code WILL at checkout for an additional 15% off any purchase. For your convenience Qualia Mind is also available at select GNC locations near you. Head to moshlife.com/WILLCOLE to save 20% off plus FREE shipping on the Best sellers Trial Pack.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Light Watkins is a meditation teacher, transformational speaker, and best-selling author. But what most people don't know is that - these days - he has chosen to live nomadically. That's right, all of Light's belongings can fit into a carry-on bag and he bounces around where his spirit takes him. Today, Jamie and Light discuss how his perspective of life came to be. From his upbringing in Alabama, familial ties with civil rights icons like Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr., and his calling to learn and teach mediation, Light's story is one for the books.If you're curious to learn more about the healing effects of meditation, living a life untethered, and overall mental grounding, this episode is for you. ************Make sure to follow Jamie @NYCfitfam on Instagram for news & updates, and visit our companion Instagram account @gratitudeology for a sneak peek into the personal moments discussed on the show.************Thank you to Light Watkins for sharing your truth with us today. Follow Light on Instagram @lightwatkins.Check out more about Light: https://www.lightwatkins.com/************The Gratitudeology Podcast theme music is by HYLLS, performed by Nadia Ali @nadiaali ************Light's Bio: Light Watkins is a long-time meditation teacher and thought leader who has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies around the world on the topics of mindfulness, purpose, and enlightened leadership.He is the author of four best-sellers: Bliss More, The Inner Gym, Knowing Where to Look, and Travel Light.Light writes a daily dose of inspiration email to his tens of thousands of subscribers, and regularly posts inspirational content to his social media feeds.He is the host of The Light Watkins Show, which is a top-50 global podcast that features the backstories of people who've found their purpose.And his online community, The Happiness Insiders, offers accessible masterclasses and challenges for cultivating happiness from the inside-out.Light is a “one-bagger” who has been living nomadically since 2018.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

TODAY ONLY: In honor of World Meditation Day, take 21% off our core meditation training zivaONLINE with code SURPRISE: https://zivameditation.com/jointoday  === What if you could turn into a happiness billionaire AND share it with the world? Today's episode is with Emily's dear friend and colleague, Light Watkins. As members of the same spiritual family, they've known each other for well over 15 years and were brought up in a similar meditation teacher training. Light has written over 4 bestselling books and is a world-renowned meditation teacher. He's also what he calls a “one-bagger” - living nomadically out of a carry on since 2018. In this episode, they discuss why so many people don't have a meditation practice they can commit to, how to fall in love with your practice and make the mundane more meditative. They also explore why you don't need to “clear your mind” in order to meditate and how meditation practices for busy people differ from more monastic techniques. Light also shares this concept of the fake inner voice versus the real inner voice: do you often listen to the voice of stress or the voice of your heart? Towards the end, they explain what it takes to become a meditation teacher in this type of lineage and the dedication that is required to teach these tools. Love the episode? Be sure to follow and rate the podcast so more people can unlock the keys and codes to free their souls. === TODAY ONLY: In honor of World Meditation Day, take 21% off our core meditation training zivaONLINE with code SURPRISE: https://zivameditation.com/jointoday  Take Ziva's FREE Meditation Masterclass: https://zivameditation.com/learn Grab your invite for our Bliss Activations here: https://zivameditation.com/activate And follow us on Instagram If you prefer to watch this episode on YouTube, click here: YouTube Channel === Light Watkins is a long-time meditation teacher and thought leader who has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies around the world on the topics of wellness, purpose, and enlightened leadership. He is the author of three best-sellers: The Inner Gym, Bliss More, and Knowing Where to Look, as well as the newly released Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life. Light has written a daily dose of inspirational email to his tens of thousands of subscribers. He is the host of The Light Watkins Show, which is a podcast that features the backstory of luminaries who've created platforms for social good. And in his online community, The Happiness Insiders, Light has created masterclasses and challenges to help spiritual practitioners around the globe embody the principles of “inner” work. Light is a “one-bagger” who has been living nomadically since 2018. https://www.instagram.com/lightwatkins/

Have you ever wondered what coaches celebrities hire to help with their mindfulness journey? Well, this week you're in for a treat as we feature the man who taught Meghan Markle how to meditate: Light Watkins. Light Watkins is a long-time meditation teacher and thought leader who has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies around the world on the topics of wellness, purpose, and enlightened leadership. This week, Light joins us to talk about how to master meditation in your daily routine and the common myths behind meditation. _________ Join Our Next Transformational 3-Day Event: https://dannymorel.com/awaken Athletic Greens are giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to: athleticgreens.com/DANNY Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) _________ Light Watkins: Light Watkins is a long-time meditation teacher and thought leader who has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies around the world on the topics of wellness, purpose, and enlightened leadership. He is the author of three best-sellers: The Inner Gym, Bliss More, and Knowing Where to Look, as well as the newly released Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life. Light has written a daily dose of inspiration email to his tens of thousands of subscribers. He is the host of The Light Watkins Show, which is a podcast that features the backstory of luminaries who've created platforms for social good. And in his online community, The Happiness Insiders, Light has created masterclasses and challenges to help spiritual practitioners around the globe embody the principles of “inner” work. Light is a “one-bagger” who has been living nomadically since 2018. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwatkins Website: https://www.lightwatkins.com/ Travel Light: https://www.lightwatkins.com/travel _________ Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Join The Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/community Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

Have you ever wondered what coaches celebrities hire to help with their mindfulness journey? Well, this week you're in for a treat as we feature the man who taught Meghan Markle how to meditate: Light Watkins. Light Watkins is a long-time meditation teacher and thought leader who has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies around the world on the topics of wellness, purpose, and enlightened leadership. This week, Light joins us to talk about how to master meditation in your daily routine and the common myths behind meditation. _________ Join Our Next Transformational 3-Day Event: https://dannymorel.com/awaken Athletic Greens are giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to: athleticgreens.com/DANNY Reunion Experience: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reunionexperience.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (use the code: DannyReunion) _________ Light Watkins: Light Watkins is a long-time meditation teacher and thought leader who has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies around the world on the topics of wellness, purpose, and enlightened leadership. He is the author of three best-sellers: The Inner Gym, Bliss More, and Knowing Where to Look, as well as the newly released Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life. Light has written a daily dose of inspiration email to his tens of thousands of subscribers. He is the host of The Light Watkins Show, which is a podcast that features the backstory of luminaries who've created platforms for social good. And in his online community, The Happiness Insiders, Light has created masterclasses and challenges to help spiritual practitioners around the globe embody the principles of “inner” work. Light is a “one-bagger” who has been living nomadically since 2018. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwatkins Website: https://www.lightwatkins.com/ Travel Light: https://www.lightwatkins.com/travel _________ Join Us At AWAKEN Your Highest Self – https://www.dannymorel.com/awaken Join The Community – https://www.dannymorel.com/community Connect with Danny: Website | https://www.dannymorel.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dannymorel/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannymorel/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/Danny.Morel.Page

Do you feel like you just can't meditate no matter what you do? Maybe you've been told you have a monkey mind that won't calm down. Or it feels impossible to sit still and be present with your breath and thoughts.    In this conversation with luminary Light Watkins, we talk all about how to find peace, calm, and serenity within your mind, and yes, through the proven power of meditation. Light shares a wealth of wisdom and teaching about how to change the way you view your mind, body and spirit, especially as it relates to meditation and finding true and lasting inner peace.   Meet Light Watkins Light Watkins is a long-time meditation teacher and thought leader who has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies worldwide on wellness, purpose, and enlightened leadership. He is the author of three best-sellers: The Inner Gym, Bliss More, and Knowing Where to Look, as well as the soon-to-be-released Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life. Light has written a daily dose of inspirational emails to tens of thousands of subscribers. He is the host of The Light Watkins Show, which is a podcast that features the backstory of luminaries who've created platforms for social good. In his online community, The Happiness Insiders, Light has created masterclasses and challenges to help spiritual practitioners around the globe embody the principles of “inner” work. Light is a “one-bagger” who has been living nomadically since 2018.   Key Takeaways: Take hope of faith. Give what you want to receive. We've told ourselves we can't meditate, but this isn't true. Start by sitting comfortably and making friends with your thoughts. Think of your mind as an ally. Don't let your fear of other opinions stop you from becoming your authentic self, i.e., your ‘You-est You.' Investigating your internal emotional baggage is always the root cause of where, in doing more profound work, you'll find your inner zen, peace, and serenity To travel light, stop carrying around the past. The richest information about tomorrow is in today's moment.    A Free Toolset To Design Your Best Life This stunning free toolset is a 7-day workbook (25 pages full) of powerful mindset practices, grounding meditations (and audio), a new beautiful time management system and template to set your personalized schedule for your best productivity, a personalized energy assessment, and so much more. It was designed to specifically help you uplevel your routine and self-care habits for success so you can radiate and become your ‘You-est You'. These tools are some of Julie's best practices used with hundreds of her clients to help you feel more confident, clear, and connected to your best self so that you feel inspired to take on the world. 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My guest today is Mr. Light Watkins, a meditation teacher and expert. Light has authored a series of books on meditation, including "Bliss More," "The Inner Gym," and his latest creation - an exploration of spiritual minimalism titled "Travel Light." In the course of our discussion, Light shares his journey of living with nothing more than a backpack's worth of belongings. Light is not against "stuff" or "nice things," but he had an intense calling to offload all of his physical objects to live a minimalist life. He doesn't think it is forever, but he shares his experience and insightful lessons from these past five years. One of the great reminders that Light talks about and that struck me was that there are the mechanics of meditating, and what keeps most of us from it is not understanding, learning, and practicing the mechanics. If you want to learn more about that, he really dives into meditation in his book "Bliss More." Light has a humble attitude and makes the pursuit of spirituality accessible. He reminds us that we can be the architect of our reality based on whatever is important to us. Enjoy! Podcast: The Light Show Speaking and all other info: www.lightwatkins.com Instagram: @lightwatkins Connect with Gabby @gabbyreece | Linktree For the full show notes visit gabriellereece.com/podcast The Gabby Reece Show talks to top experts with the goal of extracting the best information you will need to navigate the universe of health, fitness, relationships, parenting, and business. Gabby keeps it simple but gets to the heart of the conversation with the hopes of providing you with realistic takeaways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Light Watkins is a long-time meditation teacher and thought leader who has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies around the world on the topics of wellness, purpose, and enlightened leadership.He is the author of three best-sellers: The Inner Gym, Bliss More, and Knowing Where to Look, as well as the newly released Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life. Light has written a daily dose of inspiration email to his tens of thousands of subscribers.He is the host of The Light Watkins Show, which is a podcast that features the backstory of luminaries who've created platforms for social good.And in his online community, The Happiness Insiders, Light has created masterclasses and challenges to help spiritual practitioners around the globe embody the principles of “inner” work.Light is a “one-bagger” who has been living nomadically since 2018.The power of the Heart Voice. Deciding for yourself on what to believe in. Playing the small self vs the expansive self. Listening to the heart voice is a calling. Taking responsibility for your life is spiritual maturity. Feedback on the lesson of Life. You can't get out of the class. The only way out is to embody the lesson. The imposter syndrome and leaning into discomfort. Discomfort is a telltale sign that you're moving in the direction of your purpose. Inner guidance is leading you via curiosity along your path. We all have a vision for ourselves. The freedom of having no choice. The necessity of meditation and how to practice it.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC93nT0ACHVfQGW5-BaLNZMQ https://www.instagram.com/fromthegravepodcast/https://fromthegraveco.com

In this episode, I had the opportunity to interview Light Watkins about his book 'Travel Light' and the fascinating concept of spiritual minimalism. We delved into the idea of choicelessness and Light explained how it can lead to greater freedom, peace, and contentment. True minimalism starts from within, decluttering not just physical spaces but also minds and beliefs.I wholeheartedly recommend listening to this remarkable conversation, as it offers profound insights that will leave you feeling enlightened. The power of choicelessness and inner work that Light discusses can be truly transformative, guiding you toward genuine fulfillment and genuine self-discovery. Prepare to be inspired and uplifted by the wisdom shared in this episode!Connect with Light Watkins:Order his new book 'Travel light' -https://www.lightwatkins.com/travelListen to Light's podcast -https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-light-watkins-show/id1515614913Learn more about Light Watkins:Light Watkins is a 20+ year meditation practitioner and teacher who grew up in Montgomery, Alabama. He's written three best-sellers, including Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying, which Book Authority called "The Best Meditation Book of All Time."Light has personally taught meditation to Meghan Markle, Ava DuVernay, Rosario Dawson, and many other celebs and athletes. He's taught thousands of people over the years. And in 2018, Light got rid of all of his belongings and started living from a backpack. This experience inspired his fourth book, Travel Light, which is about what he calls "Spiritual Minimalism," which is the practice of minimalism, but from the inside out.If you found this valuable - be sure to follow, RATE, subscribe, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share this podcast with your pals, family, and community - let's not withhold transformation from each other.⁣⁣⁣⁣You can also connect with me directly over on Instagram, I'd love to continue the conversation with you - @africabrooke or you can email me at hello@africabrooke.com with subject line 'Beyond the Self'. I can't wait to hear from you!⁣⁣⁣⁣PLEASE NOTE: I do not give advice in DM's, emails, or comments, but I'd love to hear your feedback and know what your lightbulb moments or breakthroughs were. It also lights me up when you tag me in the screenshots of you listening, do continue!

Do you ever feel so stressed that you just want to stop? We've all been there. Burnout is a real thing that happens to anyone and everyone, especially when we're burdened by so many responsibilities. People's advice is usually to start mindfulness and meditation — but be honest, did this really work out for you? Chances are, you think meditation is all about carving a big chunk of your time for it.In today's episode, Light Watkins is here to finally set things straight about mindfulness. Spiritual minimalism is all about ‘traveling light' without internal baggage and becoming more attuned to your intuition. This means becoming aware of your day-to-day life, not an hour-long meditation session.If you're struggling with internal baggage and want to finally be free from them, this episode is for you!Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover how to travel light and what spiritual minimalism means. Understand the importance of listening to your intuition and how to use the split test to assess whether it's your intuition's voice or just noise. Learn how to practice spiritual minimalism in other areas of your life like walking, laundry, and even packing for travels! Episode Highlights:[01:29] What is Spiritual Minimalism?[05:24] How Meditation Helps You[10:23] The Voices We Hear[14:52] The Split Test of Your Heart Voice[22:44] Following and Listening to Our Intuition[28:25] What is Exercise Minimalism?[37:21] What Alcohol and Coffee Does[45:46] The Practice of Handwashing Clothes and PackingResources:The Relaxation Response by Herbert Benson and Miriam Klipper: https://www.amazon.com/Relaxation-Response-Herbert-Benson/dp/0380006766 Get Light's latest book, Travel Light: https://www.lightwatkins.com/travel! He also recommends Bliss More: https://www.lightwatkins.com/challenge Check out Light's other books here: Light is also a previous guest on Radically Loved Radio: Episode 372 - How to Find Your Daily Inspiration: https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes/2021/8/6/how-to-find-your-daily-inspiration-with-light-watkins Episode 159 - How to Bliss More: https://radicallyloved.libsyn.com/episode-159-how-to-bliss-more-with-light-watkins Connect with Light: Website: https://www.lightwatkins.com/ Podcast: https://www.lightwatkins.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwatkins/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/LightWatkins This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5250338/advertisement

Do you ever feel so stressed that you just want to stop? We've all been there. Burnout is a real thing that happens to anyone and everyone, especially when we're burdened by so many responsibilities. People's advice is usually to start mindfulness and meditation — but be honest, did this really work out for you? Chances are, you think meditation is all about carving a big chunk of your time for it.In today's episode, Light Watkins is here to finally set things straight about mindfulness. Spiritual minimalism is all about ‘traveling light' without internal baggage and becoming more attuned to your intuition. This means becoming aware of your day-to-day life, not an hour-long meditation session.If you're struggling with internal baggage and want to finally be free from them, this episode is for you!Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover how to travel light and what spiritual minimalism means. Understand the importance of listening to your intuition and how to use the split test to assess whether it's your intuition's voice or just noise. Learn how to practice spiritual minimalism in other areas of your life like walking, laundry, and even packing for travels! Episode Highlights:[01:29] What is Spiritual Minimalism?[05:24] How Meditation Helps You[10:23] The Voices We Hear[14:52] The Split Test of Your Heart Voice[22:44] Following and Listening to Our Intuition[28:25] What is Exercise Minimalism?[37:21] What Alcohol and Coffee Does[45:46] The Practice of Handwashing Clothes and PackingResources:The Relaxation Response by Herbert Benson and Miriam Klipper: https://www.amazon.com/Relaxation-Response-Herbert-Benson/dp/0380006766 Get Light's latest book, Travel Light: https://www.lightwatkins.com/travel! He also recommends Bliss More: https://www.lightwatkins.com/challenge Check out Light's other books here: Light is also a previous guest on Radically Loved Radio: Episode 372 - How to Find Your Daily Inspiration: https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes/2021/8/6/how-to-find-your-daily-inspiration-with-light-watkins Episode 159 - How to Bliss More: https://radicallyloved.libsyn.com/episode-159-how-to-bliss-more-with-light-watkins Connect with Light: Website: https://www.lightwatkins.com/ Podcast: https://www.lightwatkins.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwatkins/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/LightWatkins This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5250338/advertisement

Everywhere you look, people in all walks of life are “going minimalist” and getting rid of their possessions. Yet as exciting as it can be to throw out half of your belongings, does it really bring happiness? As Light Watkins says: “If you're unhappy now, becoming a minimalist isn't likely to change that… unless you do the inner work to cultivate happiness on the inside.” Join Theosophist Benjamin W. Decker and Author/Meditation Teacher/Public Speaker Light Watkins to discuss: 

Light Watkins is a long-time meditation teacher and thought leader who has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies around the world on the topics of wellness, purpose, and enlightened leadership. He is the author of four books: The Inner Gym, Bliss More, and Knowing Where to Look, including his newest Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life.  Last time he was on we talked his life journey - this time we talk about  what led him to giving  ALL of his belongings away and living out of a backpack since 2018 and how that came to shape his idea of Spiritual Minimalism - which btw isn't about how much stuff you have, but an approach to everything in your mind, heart and life.  Find more from Light at https://www.lightwatkins.com/ and listen to his first episode on Claim it at https://www.lightwatkins.com/ Listen, Follow the podcast, share the episode and tag @claimitpodcast @_triciahuffman Join my 21 day journey The SHAKE UP! https://yourjoyologist.com/shakeup/ Get my book at  ftheshouldsdothewants.com and claim access to the bonuses! If you have it - PLEASE leave a review on Amazon + Goodreads! Shop my products before they are gone at shop.yourjoyologist.com Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Screenshot it and send it to podcast@yourjoyologist.com and I will send you a gift from my shop! Join my new magical space for heart/mind/pep talks From The Heart https://triciahuffman.substack.com/subscribe I just added live monthly ZOOM meetups! Order my favorite multi-functional protein blends by Sprout Living made with superfoods, adaptogens and nootropics and no fillers at https://sproutliving.com and use code “claimit20” for 20% off your order. I am obsessed with the Matcha Protein blend and Immunity + Hydration adaptogen powders. Do yourself a favor and stat using Truly Authentic Green Beauty everything from their deodorant, sunscreen, cleanser, serums, and oils are top notch! My skin looks and feels so much better right away with their products! Go to https://blissoma.com/

Since 2007, Light has personally taught thousands of people from all walks of life how to enjoy a daily meditation practice in a self-sufficient way, and he's positively impacted many more practitioners through his books, videos, and popular TEDx talk on the 5 Most Common Meditation Myths. Light facilitates workshops and retreats around the world, and gives talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and leadership. He's written three bestsellers: The Inner Gym: A 30-Day Workout for Strengthening Happiness (L&G Publishing, 2015), and Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying (Random House, 2018), and Knowing Where to Look: 108 Daily Doses of Inspiration (Sounds True, 2021). His next book, Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life (Sounds True, 2023), is based on his experiences as a “one-bagger” nomad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since 2007, Light has personally taught thousands of people from all walks of life how to enjoy a daily meditation practice in a self-sufficient way, and he's positively impacted many more practitioners through his books, videos, and popular TEDx talk on the 5 Most Common Meditation Myths. Light facilitates workshops and retreats around the world, and gives talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and leadership. He's written three bestsellers: The Inner Gym: A 30-Day Workout for Strengthening Happiness (L&G Publishing, 2015), and Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying (Random House, 2018), and Knowing Where to Look: 108 Daily Doses of Inspiration (Sounds True, 2021). His next book, Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life (Sounds True, 2023), is based on his experiences as a “one-bagger” nomad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is no better time of year to implement proven strategies that will improve your flow, peace, and profits. My guest, Patricia Lohan, is a Feng Shui expert and real-life Celtic Shaman. If you're interested in increasing your personal power in a fun and fascinating way, this episode is for you. In this Women Developing Brilliance® — The Spirit of Business episode, you will learn:

Five years ago I was invited down to Brooklyn to speak at an event called The Shine Movement. It was an intriguing soul-refueling combination of meditation, drumming, giving, and a few words by me. The event attracted a fascinating subculture of people and I felt slightly entranced meeting the man and mind behind it all: Light Watkins.   Light Watkins is someone I consider a master of spirit and mind. He grew up in Montgomery, Alabama (with siblings Candy, Trey, and Dusty!) in the 70s and 80s, traveled the world as a fashion model, and then worked as one of the most prominent yoga instructors in LA (including teaching future princesses). Deepak Chopra calls his meditation insights "simple and profound." Today Light has taught meditation to thousands of people from all walks of life in retreats and workshops around the world. He is the author of three bestselling books: The Inner Gym, Bliss More, and Knowing Where to Look. And each morning since 2016, Light has been sending out a daily dose of inspiration email. Light also hosts The Light Watkins Show, a podcast that shares inspiring stories of regular people who've found their purpose in life.   Not only is Light incredibly prolific but he is also a wandering spirit -- literally. He lives out of a backpack. Not a giant hiking backpack, either! A normal backpack. I was grateful to catch up to him from Mexico City to finally reconnect many years later.  I think you'll love this conversation and his 3 most formative books. We discuss: fostering community, happiness as a muscle, learning to meditate, leading with your heart, managing resistance, and much, much more…   Let's flip the page into Chapter 114 now…   What You'll Learn: What is the Shine Movement? How do you cultivate community? Why is consistency so critical to personal growth? Why does criticism not work? How can you establish a meditation practice? Why are more people not leaning towards meditation? Why is passion in teaching so critical? Why is happiness a muscle? How can we learn to master our minds? How can meditation help with sleep? When is the optimal time to meditate? What does it mean to live out of a backpack? Why is Mexico City so special? What does it mean to seek to understand? Why should you begin with the end in mind? Why is name change controversial in the West? How did Light get his name? How can we let our heart guide us? How can we manage resistance? How can we manage overwhelm and guarantee rest? How can we learn to prioritize?   You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://www.3books.co/chapters/114   Leave us a voicemail. Your message may be included in a future chapter: 1-833-READ-A-LOT.     Sign up to receive podcast updates here: https://www.3books.co/email-list    3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 15-year-long quest to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter discusses the 3 most formative books of one of the world's most inspiring people. Sample guests include: Brené Brown, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, Angie Thomas, Cheryl Strayed, Rich Roll, Soyoung the Variety Store Owner, Derek the Hype Man, Kevin the Bookseller, Vishwas the Uber Driver, Roxane Gay, David Mitchell, Vivek Murthy, Mark Manson, Seth Godin, Judy Blume and Quentin Tarantino. 3 Books is published on the lunar calendar with each of the 333 chapters dropped on the exact minute of every single new moon and every single full moon all the way up to 5:21 am on September 1, 2031. 3 Books is an Apple "Best Of" award-winning show and is 100% non-profit with no ads, no sponsors, no commercials, and no interruptions. 3 Books has 3 clubs including the End of the Podcast Club, the Cover to Cover Club, and the Secret Club, which operates entirely through the mail and is only accessible by calling 1-833-READ-A-LOT. Each chapter is hosted by Neil Pasricha, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome, The Happiness Equation, Two-Minute Mornings, etc. For more info check out: https://www.3books.co

Is it safe to say you have heard about the numerous benefits from mediation for both your mental and physical health? But do you actively do it?This week we have the pleasure of speaking to the meditation master, Light Watkins.“The reason why we are still talking about meditation and mindfulness thousands and thousands of years from when they were first discovered is because it is the only thing that can get us to that happiness that we all ultimately want to have. Which evidently is found inside, and you can't pay somebody to give it to you… you have to sit down and do the opposite of what we normally are doing…”Since 2007, Light Watkins has been teaching people from all walks of life how to enjoy a daily meditation practice. He's taught thousands through his in-person trainings and retreats, and many more through his bestselling books and online courses.His book, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying (Random House, 2018), is still a favourite of the meditation community and was selected by Book Authority as one of the best meditation books of all time. Light has also written about the mechanics of happiness in his book, The Inner Gym: A 30-Day Workout for Strengthening Happiness (L&G Publishing, 2015), and most recently he's writing extensively on inspiration in Knowing Where to Look: 108 Daily Doses of Inspiration (Sounds True, 2021).“Flow state is earned, you have to act and execute it's not something that you can intellectualise, you have to almost start out outcome orientated in order to get to that point of being process orientated”Light takes us on a journey from his colourful past of penniless jumping on one way flights across the Atlantic, near death experiences, to finding his inner purpose and defining the importance of meditation, flowstate and prioritisation.A wonderful conversation with a wonderful human being. We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!Lots of love,Dave & SteveTo find out more about Light, visit his site: lightwatkins.comProduced by Sean Cahill and Sara Fawsitt See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since 2007, Light Watkins has been teaching people from all walks of life how to enjoy a daily meditation practice. He's taught thousands through his in-person trainings and retreats, and many more through his bestselling books and online courses.His book,Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying (Random House, 2018), is still a favorite of the meditation community and was selected by  Book Authority as one of the best meditation books of all time.Light has also written about the mechanics of happiness in his book,The Inner Gym: A 30-Day Workout for Strengthening Happiness(L&G Publishing, 2015), and most recently he's writing extensively on inspiration inKnowing Where to Look: 108 Daily Doses of Inspiration (Sounds True, 2021).Light also regularly vlogs and blogs, and he sends out popular daily, weekly, and monthly emails on the subjects of meditation, inspiration, happiness, and mindfulness.Develop Your Meditation Practice with books by Ben Decker:

My good friend Leighanne picks my mind about my weight loss journey in a way that's never been done. A bunch of unique and extremely valuable insights in this one! Books Mentions  Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073XT51R3/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MQGRWDZB681FBMVX5GS8   Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078PV43J4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_CYKV0D2408EGN1AXK220 

My good friend Leighanne picks my mind about my weight loss journey in a way that's never been done. A bunch of unique and extremely valuable insights in this one! Books Mentions  Why Buddhism Is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073XT51R3/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MQGRWDZB681FBMVX5GS8   Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078PV43J4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_CYKV0D2408EGN1AXK220 

How to Activate Your Inner Guidance, Shed Expectations, and Overcome People-Pleasing | This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and HigherDOSE.We're all on our own paths of learning which inner voice to follow. There's usually the one urging us to take the easy option, but there's also the (often quieter) inner voice nudging us to stretch ourselves and take on a challenge. In today's mini-episode, Dhru speaks with Diego Perez and Light Watkins all about finding that inner guide, reframing our perception of good and bad, overcoming people-pleasing, and giving ourselves permission to let things go.Diego Perez is a meditator, writer, and speaker who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of over a million people that he reaches through his written works that focus on the reality of self-healing, the movement from self-love to unconditional love, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work on knowing ourselves. Light Watkins is a meditation teacher and author. Prior to the pandemic, he was traveling the world from a single backpack giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation, as well as leading popular meditation trainings and retreats. He is the author of The Inner Gym: A 30-Day Workout for Strengthening Happiness, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying, and his most recent book, Knowing Where to Look: 108 Doses of Daily Inspiration. For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit.This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and HigherDOSE.InsideTracker looks at everything from metabolic and inflammatory markers to nutrients and hormones. Traditional lab tests can be hard to read on your own, but InsideTracker makes their results easy to understand and even provides tips on how to use food first for optimal nutrition. Right now, they're offering my podcast community 25% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU. Saunas are expensive, but they can be a game-changer. In fact, sauna use can reduce inflammation, stress, and improve detoxification and energy production down to the cellular level. So when I was introduced to the portable HigherDose Infrared Sauna blanket, I got super excited because it's actually an affordable way to get all of the benefits of sauna use including increased blood flow, better sleep, a calmer nervous system, and more. Right now, you can save $75 off a HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket. Just go to https://higherdose.com/pages/dhru today and use code DHRU75 at checkout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode explores how inspiration, mindset, and being present can all immediately improve your quality of life, along with a discussion of how meditation can bring more happiness. My guest is Light Watkins, and he has spent years teaching thousands of people how to meditate, along with being an author of books that focus on making happiness, meditation, and inspiration attainable. Don't worry if you don't meditate because there is knowledge in this episode for everyone to improve their life immediately. You're going to want to stay on until the very end to catch all of the tips. What you'll learn: -The importance of listening to your inner voice -The power of inspiration -The power and utility of present moment awareness -The importance of managing stress -The value of personal and lifestyle habits -Improving your relationship with meditation Resources: Knowing Where to Look: 108 Daily Doses of Inspiration by Light Watkins: https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-Where-Look-Daily-Inspiration/dp/168364770X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3C0BMX8VMCF4T&dchild=1&keywords=knowing+where+to+look+light+watkins&qid=1625567572&sprefix=knowing+where+to+look%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-3 Bliss More: ow two Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying by Light Watkins: https://www.amazon.com/Bliss-More-Succeed-Meditation-Without/dp/0399180354/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1516296647&sr=1-1 How to connect with Light: https://instagram.com/lightwatkins https://twitter.com/lightwatkins https://lightwatkins.com About Light Watkins: Light Watkins first began attending yoga and meditation classes in the late 1990s in New York City while working as a fashion model. In 2003, after a chance encounter with a very gifted meditation teacher, Light felt inspired to become a meditation teacher himself. He apprenticed with his teacher for several years in Los Angeles, and in 2007, he joined his teacher in India to be trained in the ancient ways of teaching meditation. Since 2007, Light has personally taught thousands of people from all walks of life how to enjoy a daily meditation practice in a self-sufficient way, and he's positively impacted many more practitioners through his books, videos, and popular TEDx talk on the 5 Most Common Meditation Myths. Light facilitates workshops and retreats around the world, and gives talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation. He's written two bestsellers: The Inner Gym: A 30-Day Workout for Strengthening Happiness (L&G Publishing, 2015), and Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying (Random House, 2018). His current book, Knowing Where to Look: 108 Daily Doses of Inspiration (Sounds True, 2021), is based on the popular daily inspirational email that Light has been sending out each morning since 2016. Reviews mean a lot in this podcast world, so if you like what you heard, please go to https://ratebetterpodcast.com to leave a review.

Today's guest is Light Watkins. Light is an author, thought leader, speaker and podcast host. But he is perhaps most recognized for being one of the world's leading meditation experts.    I initially heard of his work from one of my best friends, Billy Delorbe. Billy knew that I struggled to stay consistent with meditation and recommended Light's book “Bliss More.” I instantly felt connected to him.  The book is undoubtedly a game-changer for those looking to start or enhance their meditation practice.    Throughout the years, Light has continued to challenge himself with endeavors such as embracing minimalism as well as nomadic living. He launched a podcast called “At The End Of The Tunnel” and penned yet another book “Knowing Where to Look,” which was released a little over a month ago.    Today's chat essentially covers it all. Light and I discuss what inspired his meditation journey as well as his advice for those looking to start. We get into how to connect to and trust your intuition.  Light shares the ins and outs of nomadic living and simple tips for someone who is looking to try it out. We also talk about how to adopt a simple and effective gratitude routine and the importance of embracing discomfort. Light talks about what he does to manage fear and what he's been doing lately to challenge himself.    Connect with Light:   Website: https://www.lightwatkins.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightwatkins/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/LightWatkins   Connect with Doug:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbopst/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/dougbopst   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbopst/   Website: https://www.dougbopst.com   More on Earth Echo Foods/Cacao Bliss:   www.earthechofoods.com/dougbopst   Use Promo code "Doug" at checkout to receive 15% off your order

My guest today is actually someone I’ve had my sights on since the beginning of starting my podcast. We all know the importance and benefits of incorporating meditation into our lives and my guest today has been an expert leader in teaching meditation for over 14 years. Today we not only dive into some insight on meditation, but how to make more space for inspiration in our life to come in.  Welcome my guest, Light Watkins. Light is a bestselling author, an accomplished meditation teacher, founder of The Shine Movement, and an inspirational keynote speaker and workshop leader. He has delivered over 500 wellness-themed talks around the globe since 2007. Light first began attending yoga and meditation classes in the late 1990’s in New York City while working as a fashion model. In 2003, he met a Vedic Meditation teacher and felt called to become a teacher himself. After apprenticing with his teacher for several years in Los Angeles, Light was invited to India to be trained in the ancient ways of meditation teaching. Since 2007, Light has personally taught thousands of people from all walks of life how to enjoy a daily meditation practice, and he’s impacted many more through his books and videos. Light now facilitates workshops and retreats around the world, and gives talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation. He's Written Two Best-sellers: The Inner Gym: A 30-Day Workout for Strengthening Happiness, and Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying. He has also written many articles on meditation, inspiration, and he’s also been sending out a popular daily inspirational email each morning since 2016, which is called Light’s Daily Dose of Inspiration. His newest book, Knowing Where to Look: 108 Daily Dose of Inspiration is now available. Today we talk about: What inspired him to start teaching Vedic meditation and why he chose that style Defining what it means to be successful in meditation The misconceptions of meditation How we can allow the space for more inspiration to come in How we can quiet our inner critic and let our inspiration guide us Why his newest book will benefit you in your daily life For full show notes and episode resources head to: https://ericalippy.com/lightwatkins/ Find our guest at: https://www.lightwatkins.com Light Watkins YouTube channel http://instagram.com/lightwatkins https://www.facebook.com/lightw1 Ordering his book: Knowing Where To Look: 108 Daily Doses of Inspiration Please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! FIND YOUR HOST: https://www.instagram.com/ericalippy PASSION LOVE PURSUIT INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/passionlovepursuit/ PASSION LOVE PURSUIT FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/passionlovepursuit/ PASSION LOVE PURSUIT PODCASTS: https://ericalippy.com/the-podcast/   Light’s mission is keep spreading inspiration, so let’s get to it..  

As one of the world's leading experts on meditation, Light Watkins has delivered over 500 wellness-centric talks, lead countless workshops and retreats, and taught thousands of people to meditate. He hosts a weekly podcast called At the End of the Tunnel, and has published three books: The Inner Gym, Bliss More, and Knowing Where to Look: 108 daily doses of inspiration, which comes out today. We spoke with him about the unexpected messengers that guide us on our individual journeys, how the real practice is in the field of life, not the meditation class, and how the muse shows up when you do.Light Watkins // https://www.instagram.com/lightwatkins/?hl=enKnowing Where to Look // https://www.amazon.ca/Knowing-Where-Look-Daily-Inspiration/dp/168364770X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=light+watkins&qid=1619731036&sr=8-3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you find purpose? What does it mean to live with intention? And why is it important to cultivate stillness?These questions are important. The answers are tricky. To solve these riddles to the human dilemma, you have to know where to look.Knowing Where To Look also happens to be the title of Light Watkins’ new book. Is it a sign or coincidence? The answer is up to you.In addition to being a good friend, a beautiful incarnation of the human form, a nomadic minimalist, and expert meditation and spiritual teacher, Light is also a prolific public speaker and the founder of The Shine (a groovy TED meets Self-Realization love child event series) and the author of three books: The Inner Gym, Bliss More, and of course, his latest work and the focus of our gathering, Knowing Where To Look.My third microphone communion with Light begins with a dive into his adventures in minimalism (every single thing he owns fits into a single carry-on bag) and what it’s like being a 50-year old ex-pat nomad living in Mexico City. We also touch on his experiences in meditation and mindfulness, and the impact of his activism on issues related to racial injustice.But mainly we focus on things like the power of kindness, the importance of patience and reflection, how to cultivate intuition, and how to have the courage to trust it.In a nutshell, this conversation is about how to put faith into action, and why the aspirational life is built upon a foundation of small gestures—tiny actions undertaken every day, every hour, every moment.If you’re new to the force of love that is Light Watkins, I suggest tuning up our earlier conversations, RRP #172 and RRP #357. Check him out in my book Voicing Change, which you can find here. Listen to his podcast At the End of The Tunnel and of course, pick up his new book, the choose-your-own-adventure style of daily inspiration that is Knowing Where To Look.To read more click here. You can also watch our exchange on YouTube. And as always, the podcast streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Light Watkins is one of my most favorite beings. My hope is that this conversation helps you find what you’re looking for.Light Watkins is one of my most favorite beings. May this conversation be a tuning fork for your gaze—and lead you closer towards what you’re looking for.Listen, Watch & SubscribeApple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | Stitcher | Google PodcastsThanks to this week’s sponsors:Outerknown: Founded by pro-surfer Kelly Slater, Outerknown creates high quality, sustainably produced, and great looking men’s and women’s clothes, ethically manufactured in the world’s cleanest solar-powered factory. 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For a limited time, get 30% off your entire order by using the code RICHROLL at navitasorganics.com/richroll.Connect with Light: Website | Twitter | InstagramPodcast: At The End Of The TunnelBook: The Inner GymBook: Bliss MoreBook: Knowing Where To LookYouTube: For white people asking what to do about racismYouTube: Light WatkinsInform: ‘Your Camera Phone Is Our Weapon’: Light Watkins on Why We Need to Talk About RacismMBG: 5 Reasons To Consider A Regular Meditation Practice Right Now, From Light WatkinsMBG: Articles By Light WatkinsBegin Meditating: beginmeditating.comTEDxVeniceBeach: Debunking the 5 Most Common Meditation Myths | Light WatkinsYouTube: Light Watkins on How Meditation WorksYouTube: The Backwards Brain Bicycle (SmarterEveryDay)Medium: The Evolution of The ShineYouTube: Let’s Talk About MeditationBook: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized WorldBook: The Seat of the SoulHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Google PodcastsDonate: Check out our Patreon accountSupport The Sponsors: One of the best ways to support the podcast is to support our sponsors. 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How to Tap into Your Gut Intuition and Tune Out Society’s Noise and Expectations | This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market and BiOptimizers.We’re all on our own paths of learning which inner voice to follow. There’s usually the one urging us to take the easy option, but there’s also the (often quieter) inner voice nudging us to stretch ourselves and take on a challenge. Have you ever felt a little scared but also excited about a new endeavor? That inner guide is trying to help you grow. Like everything in life, it can take some time and practice to be in touch with our intuition and benefit from it. But just like with working out, we have to get a little uncomfortable and put in the energy if we want to get stronger—it’s true for both body and mind. This week on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru has a thoughtful conversation with our friend Light Watkins, all about finding that inner guide, sharing inspiration, reframing our perception of good and bad, and giving ourselves permission to let things go. Light has been operating in the meditation space since 1998, first as a practitioner, then as an apprentice to his Vedic Meditation teacher, and finally as a teacher himself. Prior to the pandemic, he was traveling the world from a single backpack giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation, as well as leading popular meditation trainings and retreats. Light is the author of The Inner Gym: A 30-Day Workout for Strengthening Happiness, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying, and his most recent book, Knowing Where to Look: 108 Doses of Daily Inspiration.In this episode, we dive into: -Why money, relationships, and the pursuit of success can be three of the best spiritual teachers (12:50) -Perception and how we respond to situations (14:50) -How to tap into your inner guide (24:52) -What inspired Light to shed his life’s possessions and become a nomad (33:24) -The illusion of discipline (36:58) -Dhru’s gratitude exercise (49:40) -Why letting go of something is harder than holding on (1:23:05) -Why it’s so difficult to tap into our intuition (1:43:26) -Lights approach to meditation (1:50:47) -How to start taking action on your purpose (1:56:47)Also mentioned in this episode:-Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying by Light Watkins - https://www.lightwatkins.com/challenge-Meditation Takes You Deeper Than Sleep with Light Watkins - https://drhyman.com/blog/2018/07/26/the-broken-brain-podcast-meditation-takes-you-deeper-than-sleep-with-light-watkins-13/For more on Light Watkins you can follow him on Instagram @LightWatkins, on Twitter @LightWatkins, and through his website https://www.lightwatkins.com/. Listen to his podcast, At The End Of The Tunnel at https://www.lightwatkins.com/tunnel. Get his book, Knowing Where to Look: 108 Doses of Daily Inspiration at https://www.lightwatkins.com/knowing. For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit.Interested in joining The Dhru Purohit Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/.This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market and BiOptimizers.Thrive Market makes it so easy to stay stocked with healthy ingredients. Right now, Thrive is offering all my listeners an amazing deal. When you sign up for a new membership, you will receive a free gift. And, any time you spend more than $49, you’ll get free carbon-neutral shipping from one of their zero-waste warehouses. Go to thrivemarket.com/dhru to sign-up. If I had to pick one supplement that has made the biggest difference in my overall health, it would be magnesium. I personally started taking magnesium to help with my sleep, especially when I travel, and it’s been a game changer. But I don’t take just any old magnesium, I take BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. It contains 7 different forms of magnesium, which all have different functions in the body. I haven’t found anything else like it on the market. Right now, BiOptimizers is offering my community a few special bundles, just head over to https://magbreakthrough.com/dhru, with code DHRU10. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Light Watkins is a Bestselling author, an accomplished meditation teacher, and the inspirational keynote and workshop leader who founded The Shine Movement, a sober social event featuring meditation, live music, an inspirational talk, and philanthropy that spotlights people who’ve overcome the odds to start movements for social good held in the US and UK. Light has been teaching meditation since 2003 and has delivered over 500 wellness-themed talks around the globe since 2007. Before pursuing his profession in wellness, he worked in the field of advertising and modeled for about 7 years until he felt a deep inner calling to become a meditation teacher and got the opportunity to attend training in India. With a revitalized approach to his practice, Light started his journey to teaching and hosting international retreats, which catapulted him to give a TEDx talk on meditation in 2015 that garnered nearly a million views. During this time, he published his first book, The Inner Gym. With the wellness space growing into a multi-billion dollar industry, he was recognized as one of the most relatable teachers in the meditation space leading a spike in his collaborations, speaking, and writing engagements. Around the time The Shine Movement was founded in 2018, he’s also released his second book, Bliss More, which was inspired when joining the Minimalism Movement. He got rid of all his possessions that didn’t fit into a carry-on bag and became a digital nomad.Despite the hardships brought about by the pandemic, Light continued on his mission to spread inspiration by launching his weekly podcast, At the End of the Tunnel, and finish the writing of his third book - Knowing Where to Look, which’s now available for pre-order in all major bookstores. Find out more and reach out to Light Watkins through the following links: Website - https://www.lightwatkins.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lightwatkins/Please leave a five-star review for the Get Loved Up Podcast. When you leave that review, please take a screenshot and email me at koya@koyawebb.com, and I’ve got a little gift for you.Your thoughts light up Koya’s soul, and it helps continue to bring on great guests.To hear more about Koya Webb and Get Loved Up episodes, please visit her website at https://koyawebb.com/.

Light Watkins is a Vedic Meditation teacher, TEDx speaker, and author of Bliss More, How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying. Following years of daily meditation, Vedic studies, and apprenticeship, he traveled to India to be trained in the ancient ways of teaching meditation. His students have used meditation to treat symptoms of PTSD, hypertension, sleep deprivation, anxiety, depression, and cancer. #LightWatkins #RhettPower #Meditation #personaldevelopement #HowtoSucceedinMeditationWithoutReallyTrying

Light Watkins is a globally-renowned meditation teacher, speaker, and author of Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying. We discuss monogamy, marriage, and divorce, how to beat the perpetual feeling that the grass is always greener on the other side, how to get out of your own way to achieve big goals, and how to fight racism.

Earning his living in a past life as a fashion model, Light Watkins, began yoga and meditation in-between casting calls in New York City during the late nineties. Something he never saw coming happened. It opened him to a different worldview and set of practices that would change not only the trajectory of his career, but also his path in life. Deepening his practice, traveling and spending time in India and then apprenticing with his Vedic Meditation teacher, Light became, well, Light. He actually changed his name to better reflect his emerging identity. He then became a full-time Vedic Meditation teacher in 2007. Light now travels the world, albeit virtually these days, speaking on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation. His most recent book, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying (https://amzn.to/2qvpXvj) invites people into meditation in a very accessible way. In Before Times, he also produced a global pop-up inspirational variety show called The Shine, with a mission to inspire that actually started as a local dinner gathering. We figured, right about now, we all need a little Light, so I’m excited to share this moving Best Of conversation with you this week.And, be sure you’re subscribed because part 2 of our special guest-storytelling series, The Hug, about moments that remind you of the goodness in people will be dropping next week. I’ve heard the stories and trust me, you do NOT want to miss this. You can find Light Watkins at:Website : https://www.lightwatkins.com/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/lightwatkins/Check out our offerings & partners: Reliefband: reliefband.com - code GOODLIFE - 20% offTempoFit: Tempo.fit - code GOODLIFE - $100 offBoll & Branch: BollAndBranch.com - code GOODLIFE - $50 off

Light Watkins is a renowned author and meditation coach. As founder of the alcohol-free events series The Shine, he has also been a bit of a running buddy of Ruby's in terms of spearheading the “new sobriety” movement.We dive in by discussing the power and the potential of social media activism, and go on to talk about Light’s own sober journey – including how he consciously weaned himself off alcohol over a period of months, and how quitting drinking 20 years ago actually paved the way for him becoming a meditation teacher. We also discuss what it really means to be happy, and how current world events represent a collective rock bottom – offering us all the opportunity to “get sober” from toxic systems and beliefs. In this episode we also discuss:-How to respond to events versus react in ways that may inadvertently cause more harm.-The benefits of both meditation and sobriety for developing an “observer’s mind."-How to “get good” at meditation.-The different “qualities” of happiness that are available to us and how to experience them.-Light’s story of quitting drinking – and how this paved the way for his career as a yoga and meditation teacher.-The “pendulum” effect of going cold turkey – and how to wean yourself off alcohol.-A different way of thinking about moderation.-Quitting eating meat as the start of his  sober journey.-Sobriety and meditation as part of the path to paving a “new normal” when it comes to our definitions of success and happiness.Discover more about Light Watkins and his work HERE and follow him on Instagram @lightwatkins.This episode is supported by Lyres non-alcoholic spirits. Visit lyres.co/sobercurious and subscribe for 15% off.Thank you also to Grüvi non-alcoholic craft brewed beer and wines. Order online at getgruvi.com and use the code SOBERCURIOUS through December 2020 for a one-time 15% discount.

If there was something you could do everyday to boost your focus and productivity, feel energized, reduce stress, sleep better, maintain a positive outlook, and support whole-body health, wouldn’t you do it?In this mini-episode, Dhru speaks with Megan Monahan, Emily Fletcher, and Light Watkins about the common myths around meditation, the science of meditation and how it impacts the brain, and how to bring meditation into your life in a practical and tangible way. Megan Monahan is a meditation teacher and author and is passionate about making meditation accessible and relatable. Her goal is to infuse a modern-day “realness” into the all too often esoteric landscape of meditation. Since learning to meditate in 2009 with Deepak Chopra and becoming a Chopra Certified instructor, she has taught thousands to meditate through her platform. She works with corporate brands like Lululemon, Chopra Global, Unplug Meditation, and Wanderlust while working privately with personal and corporate clients internationally, always bringing her spiritual real talk. Her first book, Don't Hate, Meditate, was published this past June.Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation, the creator of The Ziva Technique, and regarded as a leading expert in meditation for high performance. The Ziva Technique is a powerful trifecta of mindfulness, meditation, and manifesting designed to unlock your full potential. It’s benefits include decreased stress, deeper sleep, improved immune function, increased productivity, and extraordinary performance. Emily is also the author of, Stress Less, Accomplish More.Light Watkins is a former Gap fashion model and began attending yoga classes and meditation circles in between castings in New York City. Since 1998, Light has been active in the wellness space, first as a practitioner, and later as an apprentice to his Vedic Meditation teacher, and finally in 2007 as a meditation teacher himself. He now travels the world giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation. Light’s most recent book, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying was released in 2018. He writes articles on meditation and happiness, leads sold-out meditation trainings and retreats, and produces The Shine—a global pop-up inspirational variety show with a mission to inspire. Light also sends out a popular daily inspirational email each morning called The Daily Dose of Inspiration.Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Megan Monahan here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/MeganMonahan/Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Emily Fletcher here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/EmilyFletcher/Find Dhru’s full-length conversation with Light Watkins here: https://broken-brain.lnk.to/LightWatkins/For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit.Interested in joining Dhru’s Broken Brain Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Episode 2, Gracen Armendariz invites her best friend, Laura Mullins, to Talk, Baby. They discuss Laura's meaning of spirituality and what that may look like for others. The oracle cards mentioned in this episode are from Alana Fairchild and are called "Sacred Rebels Oracle." Other books that Laura has found helpful on her spiritual journey are listed below "Inward" by Yung Pueblo "Taking the Leap" by Pema Chodron "Chakra Healing for Vibrant Energy" by Michelle S. Fondin "Bliss More" by Light Watkins "Daily Love: Growing into Grace" by Mastin Kipp To learn more about Laura's business offerings as a holistic health coach, check out @goldsoulhealing on Instagram

In this episode of The Best Thing, Antonio Neves talks to Vedic meditation teacher and the author of Bliss More, Light Watkins. They talk about the best thing to ever happen to Light that would never appear on a resume, bio or come up in conversation. In this conversation, Light shares how romantic relationships coming to an end have greatly influenced his life.   LINKS: Lights website: www.lightwatkins.com Light's Instagram - www.instagram.com/lightwatkins The Shine - www.theshinemovement.org   Quick Episode Summary: Meet Light The best thing that happened to Light The breakups The power of creativity The inner guidance How to hear your inner voice The people Light loves to help Embracing uncertainty Why Antonio loves Light's writing

“Happier thoughts lead to essentially a happier biochemistry. A happier, healthier body. Negative thoughts and stress have been shown to seriously degrade the body and the functioning of the brain because it's our thoughts and emotions that are continuously reassembling, reorganizing, re-creating our body.” – Dr. John Hagelin The mind-body connection is powerful. Our thoughts and beliefs can play a profound role in our biological functioning, and one way to tap into this complex relationship is to establish a meditation practice. We often hear about using meditation as a way to unplug from our modern world, but the truth is that meditation is a practice that’s been in existence for thousands of years. But what hasn’t always been around is the science to back up the powerful effects that meditation can have on the human body. This Masterclass episode is going to take you through seven mind-blowing ways that meditation can transform your health. You’ll learn about stress reduction, the impacts on cognitive function and the immune system, and how a mindfulness practice can actually alter your physical appearance. This episode is jam-packed with the science and studies that prove the power of meditation practice. You’re also going to learn some different ways to begin meditating, no matter your lifestyle or budget. So listen in, take notes, and apply what resonates with you! In this episode you’ll discover: The impact that meditation can have on the immune system.  What psychoneuroimmunology is.  How meditation can reduce the severity of colds and flu.  The link between meditation and sleep quality.  How your brain waves work during sleep, and how meditation can impact them.  Why meditating in the morning can help you sleep better at night. The science behind how implementing a meditation practice can increase your lifespan. What telomeres are, and how mindfulness can protect them.  How meditating can increase cognitive function and overall brain health.   The link between meditation and physical appearance.  How mindfulness can help you consciously filter your thoughts.  The impact of meditation on the cardiovascular system.  What breathwork is.  Different options for beginning a meditation practice.  Items mentioned in this episode include: Foursigmatic.com/model ⇐ Get 15% off your daily health elixirs and coffee! Onnit.com/model ⇐ Get your optimal health & performance supplements at 10% off! The Top Ten Ways to Fortify Your Immune System – Episode 321 Smart Tips to Beat Inflamm-Aging with Dr. Elissa Epel – Episode 205 The Surprising Science of Stress with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee – Episode 376 How to Beat Anxiety with Craig Ballantyne – Episode 322 5 Biggest Myths About Meditation with Light Watkins – Episode 267 The Telomere Effect by Elizabeth Blackburn, Ph.D. & Elissa Epel, Ph.D. The Stress Solution by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee  Bliss More by Light Watkins * Download Transcript Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation 

I named the last year of my 30’s as my year of growing and healing. Boy oh boy, it’s been quite an eye-opening experience. In this week's episode, I am sharing how I’ve felt stretched all year and I am sharing the practical things I had to put in place so I stay in a healthy mindset.  Take a listen and feel free to share your key takeaways with me by email hello@befreeproject.com or on IG @befreeproject  Mentioned in the episode: The Journey App  The Free Your Mind Journal  The Motherless Child Guidebook: a sacred space for healing your mother wounds  The BeFree Inner Circle  The BeFree Meetup (9/21) Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The Greatest Salesman in the World  Positive Life Haven  Insight Timer  Bliss More  Join me on IG Live every Thursday at 12:30 pm EST.  Connect with me on IG @befreeproject and share your key takeaways of this episode by  Subscribe to the newsletter (befreeproject.com/newsletter) Tune in and listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Play  Learn more about me and my work www.befreeproject.com  #GirlBeFreePodcast #BeFreeProject   

Former Gap fashion model Light Watkins first began attending yoga classes and meditation circles in between castings in New York City. Since 1998, Light has been active in the wellness space, first as a practitioner, and later as an apprentice to his Vedic Meditation teacher, and finally in 2007 as a meditation teacher himself. He now travels the world giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation. Light’s most recent book, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying (Random House) was released in 2018. He writes articles on meditation and happiness, leads sold-out meditation training and retreats, and produces The Shine—a global pop-up inspirational variety show with a mission to inspire. Light also sends out a popular daily inspirational email each morning called The Daily Dose of Inspiration. Today on the Sattva Soul podcast we get together to discuss meditation, finding your purpose and stepping outside the societal norms to live an unconventional nomadic lifestyle.

Guest Bio Melissa Wadsworth is a new-community visionary, certified dream coach, change catalyst, creative intuitive, and author. The author of Collective Manifestation: Heart-Centered Blueprints for Creating Intentional Community, her vision and leadership integrate her own life-lessons, inspirational optimism, and her commitment to bringing healing change energy to the world.   Description We are all participating—in our life, our family, our culture—but the question is, how intentional are we being about our participation? Your life is meaningful. It has purpose. This week’s guest invites us to wake up to what we are creating and could be creating with intentional communing.   Mentioned in this Episode   http://www.collectivemanifestation.com/ https://www.facebook.com/collectivemanifestationbook/    Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really by Light Watkins https://www.amazon.com/Bliss-More-Succeed-Meditation-Without/dp/0399180354     Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: @kristenmanieri_ 

In this weeks episode, I am talking about how I want you to think about self-care for your mind, body and soul and not just the trendy stuff. Be sure to connect with me on IG or shoot me an email and let me know your biggest takeaway from the episode. Be Free & Live! Siobhan Mentioned on the episode:  Join me in Paradise Valley, AZ for the Girl Be Free Retreat (girlbefreeretreat.com)  Bliss More by Light Watkins  Is My Aura on Straight by Aycee Brown  Join your tribe in the BeFree Inner Circle  Homechef ( Save $30 on your first 2 meals and cancel at anytime) http://bit.ly/bfphomechef Subscribe to the newsletter (befreeproject.com/newsletter) Tune in and listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Play  Instagram: @befreeproject  #GirlBeFreePodcast #BeFreeProject 

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Today, author, former fashion model, and meditation leader, Light Watkins joins us on the podcast. Light has been active in the wellness space, first as a practitioner, and later as an apprentice to his Vedic Meditation teacher, and finally in 2007 as a meditation teacher himself. He writes articles on meditation and happiness, leads sold-out meditation trainings and retreats, and produces The Shine—a global pop-up inspirational variety show with a mission to inspire. Light also sends out a popular daily inspirational email each morning called The Daily Dose of Inspiration.  Our community is always buzzing about meditation; Light shares with us how he discovered yoga and meditation, the last decision he made for money and what it taught him, and how he distinguishes between roadblocks. We also talk about how Light transformed his health and lifestyle, his mindset around the happiness myth, and what his movement, The Shine, is all about + how it’s sparking random acts of kindness.   We also talk about… Our meditation practices Being a model Listening to the different voices within The sleep deprivation we have as a society The different types of meditations Light’s book, Bliss More, and why he was inspired to write it   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more: lightwatkins.com ; theshinemovement.org Instagram: @lightwatkins Read: Bliss More Listen: Monique Benabou   Upcoming Events: College Tour: Email events@almost30podcast.com    Hotline : 1 (424) 272-1853 February 9: Unlocking Self-Love   Sponsors: Dirty Lemon | Use code ALMOST30 for 1 FREE case in your first order at dirtylemon.com Kalumi | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% on kalumibeauty.com Thrive Market | Use code ALMOST30 to save 25% off your first order. Visit thrivemarket.com/almost30 peep and purchase our morning ritual essentials! Bioclarity | Use code ALMOST30 for 50% off first month of a routine at bioclarity.com The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters

Light Watkins, Vedic Meditation teacher and best-selling author, is paving the way to make meditation more accessible than ever before. With his second book “Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying”, Light sits down with me to chat about his personal journey to spiritual wealth, including the most challenging time of his life when he found himself $2 million dollars in debt after becoming involved in a ponzi scheme. Hear why Light credits that experience, and the painful discomfort it caused him, as being the opportunity he needed to not only strengthen his relationship with his own intuition but also become the global Vedic meditation teacher he is today. For full show notes and episode resources head to http://stephaniekwong.com/EP26

We are all acutely aware of how stress causes inflammation in the body, leading to depression, anxiety and a myriad of heart and health problems, but did you know that stress can actually leave your body? Join Sarah as she interviews Dr. Jill Wener MD, a former practicing medical doctor turned Meditation teacher, and hear how you can reverse and release years of stress through a simple meditation practice. Think meditation is "too hard" or not for you because you have a busy mind, you can't sit still or sit in a perfect lotus position? This podcast interview is here to help you dispel those myths, and learn how you can start reaping the benefits of mediation easily in your day to day life. To find out more about Jill or to study with her - visit her website - http://www.jillwener.com - follow her on her instagram - @conscioushealthatl or @BeTransforMD - and find her on twitter as @jillwenerMD To contact Sarah - visit her website - www.sarahkleineryoga.com - To connect with Sarah's online parent & caregiver support group, find guided meditations, and to support this podcast - visit www.oxygenmaskmeditation.com The book that started Sarah with the technique mentioned in this podcast is called - “Bliss More, How to succeed in Meditation without actually trying” by Light Watkins.

Turn on the news, scroll through your social feed, talk to your friend—it’s hard out there. It’s almost as if the universe wants you to give up on the ability to feel happiness. But before you do, listen up! Light Watkins, former Gap model turned meditation guru, shares the light on tapping into your inner bliss and how to even generate it from within. Light first began attending yoga classes and meditation circles in between castings in New York City. Since ‘98 Light has been active in the wellness space, first as a practitioner, later as an apprentice to his Vedic meditation teacher, and finally (in 2007) as a meditation teacher himself. He now travels the world giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation and his most recent book, Bliss More, How To Succeed In Meditation Without Really Trying was just released this year. Light writes articles on meditation and happiness, leads sold-out meditation trainings and retreats, and produces The Shine, a global pop up inspiration variety show with a mission to inspire. Be happy out there. Be happy in there, too. Start now! Key Takeaways: Meditation compass. There’s a version of inner bliss that’s solid, rich, and resilient to anything that tries to defy it. But how do you achieve it when it’s so easy to fall into the trap of instant and fleeting gratification? HERE’S the secret…[11:50]. Meditation 101. You heard there’s something to it, you weren’t sure what to expect, so you tried it but you were still a bit unsure of its full potential—sound familiar to your first meditation experience? Before you give it another shot, try THIS simple approach…[14:29]. Meditation demystified. There’s much out there claiming what meditation is and isn’t: “it’s boring,” “you’re mind has to be completely cleared for it to work,” “it’s like falling asleep,” etc. The misconceptions you want to AVOID before your next mindful moment…[21:05]. Meditation enlightenment. Stress, distraction, physical issues—with so many things clouding our minds, bliss can be hard to find. And although Light even admits that meditation doesn’t provide a perfect life, THIS is what you should look for on your hunt for inner bliss…[27:05]. Tune in and turn the volume up for a dose of inspiration and life lessons. You're never more than One Idea Away from a whole, new reality.

"There was more snowstorms than meditators in Alabama when I was growing up," said Light Watkins, who started a career as a working model before switching gears to become a yoga teacher and then dove into the world of Vedic meditation. With his newest book, "Bliss More, How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying," Watkins, who is now a meditation teacher and lives as a nomad, said his mission is to "simplify the approach" to meditation "and help people start something that they can get excited about."

Light Watkins, the author of Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying, is here to help the people in our world who are dealing with stress and anxiety get clarity and understanding through meditation.

Dr Chatterjee talks to Light Watkins, meditation teacher, international speaker, author of the book Bliss More and creator of The Shine programme. Light busts some of the commonly held myths about mediation and explains how by taking a different approach, we can all make meditation an enjoyable part of our everyday lives and reap the amazing health benefits that meditation can give us.Show notes available at drchatterjee.com/lightwatkinsFollow me on instagram.com/drchatterjee/Follow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjee/Follow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeuk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest today is Light Watkins. Light is a former GAP fashion model. He started attending yoga classes and meditation circles back when he was doing casting calls in New York City. Since 1998, Light has been active in the wellness space, first, as a practitioner and then he's gone on quite a journey with meditation. This journey led to a trip to Northern India, to a little hamlet nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas to become a master in meditation. After about three months there and over thousands of hours of meditation, he completed his training. He now travels the world giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation. He teaches meditation to A-list actors, big name entrepreneurs and a whole lot of regular people because he does it in a unique way. He just got a real practical approach. He introduces all of that in his most recent book called "Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying" which was released earlier this year. Listen To The Podcast: RESOURCES: Bliss More Book: https://amzn.to/2kNy6bc INTERVIEW: Light, welcome to DREAM THINK DO. Thanks, man. I'm so excited to be here. Our mutual friend, Antonio Neves introduced us. Antonio started talking about your book Bliss More as you were launching it. I started to dig into it a little bit, and I was like, "Gosh, meditation can be such a heady thing." I loved how you were very transparent in your story. You didn't try to set yourself up as some mountain top guru; you're a regular guy who's had mountain top experiences through meditation, so I love that. It's a real practical approach. It wasn't that you sat down and immediately had just these incredible experiences. Tell us a little bit about how your journey with meditation got started. Yes, sure. I got introduced to meditation through taking yoga classes. Everybody always talked about meditation. I was reading a bunch of the new age spiritual books that everyone's familiar with, the Eckhart Tolle book, Power of Now, The Seat of the Soul, The Celestine Prophecy, Conversations with God. There were always mentions of meditation or meditative states, and you figure, if something is hanging around for thousands of years, there's got to be something to it. Yeah, right. If it's been hanging out this long, then maybe, maybe I should dig into it just a little bit. My curiosity got the best of me, and I started going to these French meditation circles in New York City. This is back in the '90s, so I didn't know anyone else who was interested in this which kind of made it more interesting to me. You always want to feel like you're in on something that no one else has heard about yet so then you can then introduce everyone else to it. In those early days, it always frustrated me and fascinated me at the same time that I didn't feel like I was having the experience, the advertised experience. I wasn't going to nirvana. I wasn't having the bliss experience. You don't know what you don't know, so I didn't know that there were different approaches to meditation. I didn't know that there were monastic techniques and there were householder approaches. I was mainly doing monastic approaches, and that's one of the reasons why I was having such difficult experiences. After three years of knocking my head against the wall, I stumbled upon a teacher who showed me some of the householder, meaning regular people, approaches to meditation where you sit on a couch, or you sit in a comfortable chair, and you meditate there. That's where I finally found the bliss that had been eluding me for a very long time. Then everything made sense. It started to click. Well, I love that. A lot of people think of meditation, and they think of the discipline, the monk who deprives themselves of all things to have this experience in meditation. How would you say the householder approach is different?

Light Watkins is a Santa Monica-based Vedic Meditation teacher. He is an instructor for mindbodygreen and a fantastic Tedx speaker. Light recently shared his wisdom in his new book, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying.foursigmatic.com/radicallyloved  Use Code: radicallyloved (good for 15% off all orders) Yoga Sutras Retreat in Mexico: https://tinyurl.com/ydhgpanfA Journey Through the Chakras: https://tinyurl.com/yd9t4fch

    Light Watkins is a Santa Monica-based Vedic Meditation teacher. He is an instructor for mindbodygreen and a fantastic Tedx speaker. Light has been meditating for almost 20 years and recently shared his wisdom in his new book, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying. I’m so excited to share this conversation about one of my favorite topics with you. Light and I dig deep into the myths that surround meditation and how we can incorporate this incredible practice into our lives. I can’t wait to hear what you think!   Radically Meditative Light   Tapping into the relaxation response with the help of a Vedic Meditation teacher Upgrading the nervous system with a daily inner stillness practice Helping others discover the happiness they have within through teaching   Radically Inspired Clarity   There’s the science of meditation and there’s an art to meditation. Meditation isn’t just for a certain group of people. It’s instantly accessible to anyone. Kids learn meditation techniques so quickly because they don’t have preconceived ideas or stories.   Light Watkins Answers…   Is it important to learn meditation from a teacher? What if you feel you don’t have time to meditate? How does intuition play a role in our practice?   Radically Loved Quotes   “It was like discovering an ocean that you never knew existed.”   “Meditation is a generic term. Not all meditation is the same.   “Meditation allows you to tap into the still, small voice. With consistency, the still, small voice becomes a voice you can no longer ignore.”   “Your intuition will almost always point you in the direction of the unknown.”   A Little More About Our Guest   Light has been active in the meditation space since 1998, first as a practitioner, then as an apprentice to his Vedic Meditation teacher, and finally a teacher himself. He now travels the world giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation. Light leads sold-out meditation trainings and retreats, and produces The Shine, a global pop-up inspirational variety show with a mission to inspire. Learn more at www.lightwatkins.com/, Instagram, the Shine Movement, and check out his new book, Bliss More. foursigmatic.com/radicallyloved  Discount code: radicallyloved (good for 15% off all orders)    Yoga Sutras Retreat in Mexico:  https://tinyurl.com/ydhgpanf   A Journey Through the Chakras:  https://tinyurl.com/yd9t4fch

I didn’t start meditating to be cool – I started meditating to save my life. By 26 years old I loathed my very existence, and was trapped in a downward spiral of self-destruction. I’ve tried numerous methods of finding peace of mind using various practices of meditation, but Vedic meditation has been my Holy Grail. I also know that meditation is one of the things you all are hungry to learn more about, so I sat down with Light Watkins, an author and Vedic teacher who wants to empower the everyman to meditate. To help, Light wrote one of the best books I’ve ever read on the topic: Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying. You can think of Bliss More as the meditation version of the The 4-Hour Workweek: lean, effective, and at home on a bio hacker’s bookshelf near you. Some meditation practices and techniques are very specific and rigid, both physically and mentally. This is what a lot of people think of when they hear the word “meditation,” and in all honesty, those practices can be a struggle for the amateur who sincerely wants to make a daily practice out of meditation. If you want to sit with your legs crossed on the floor for an hour, that’s fine! But that’s NOT necessary to achieve the best or most efficient results from meditation – you can’t focus your way to bliss. Vedic meditation, on the other hand, is about reshaping the relationship with the mind to effortlessly experience fully-awake restful consciousness and its many physiological benefits. “The mind is not the enemy. The mind is not the obstacle. The mind is actually your ally. The mind is noble.” –Luke   Topics Discussed In This Episode: Urban escape room & evasion course How to succeed in meditation (without really trying) Changing the conversation around meditation Why Light’s book is accessible for the everyman & experienced practitioners Reframing writing as a practice Dealing with criticism (& laughing at negative reviews on Yelp) How Light (a young man from Alabama) first got into meditation in the 90s Experiencing Light’s first “meditation orgasm” Thom Knoles, a maharishi (or pre-eminent master-teacher) of Vedic Meditation Why meditation is only effective when it’s a daily practice Becoming a good teacher (“You don’t have to beat Michael Jordan to coach him to a championship.”) Training in India Listening to our intuitive voice Your energetic economy Having many choices VS knowing the right choice (for you) The early, rocky stages of a meditation practice Stress relief & meditation Fun fact: we all have the same number of thoughts Appreciating beauty Calming the fight or flight reaction Why Light keeps his services accessible and affordable How Light prays   More about this episode. 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We drink water to hydrate our bodies; but what is it about water that actually HYDRATES us? The answer is hydrogen. And in this segment, you’ll discover an incredibly hot new nutrient many health enthusiasts are adding to their water, called molecular hydrogen. This nutrient not only increases hydration, it also acts as an antioxidant, scavenging free radicals and slowing the aging process. Next, we have my very special guest Light Watkins, who is a meditation expert for 20 years and author of the new book Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying. Light shares myths surrounding meditation and explains his mission to make meditation easy. Listen in as we share tips on how to start your very own meditation practice today!

Join Guru Jagat and Light Watkins, best-selling author of Bliss More and founder of the SHINE movement, in a mega conversation on meditation, the epic nature of the mind, and living in consciously within the bustle of the real world.

Former Gap fashion model, Light Watkins, began yoga and meditation in-between casting calls in New York City during the late nineties. It opened him to a different worldview and set of practices that would change not only the trajectory of his career, but also his path in life. Deepening his practice, traveling and spending time in India and then apprenticing with his Vedic Meditation teacher, Watkins became a full-time Vedic Meditation teacher in 2007. He now travels the world speaking on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation. Light’s most recent book, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying invites people into meditation in a very accessible way. And, he also produces The Shine—a global pop-up inspirational variety show with a mission to inspire that actually started as a local dinner gathering. +---------------------+We're grateful for the kind support of: Camp Good Life Project - $200 Super Early Bird Discount ENDS SOON! Join us for 3 ½ mind-bending days of deep-learning, epic stories, friends-for-life, juicy adventures and ideas, strategies and tools for accelerated personal and business growth! More than half the spots are already taken AND the $200 discount ends April 30, 2018. Learn more now and grab your spot!BOMBAS SOCKS - Save 20% off your first order - visit bombas.com/goodlife and enter the offer GOODLIFE at checkout.QUIP: QUIP starts at just $25 and, if you go to GetQuip.com/GoodLife right now, you’ll get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush.Photo credit: Olivia Katz

“Life is going to catch up to your practice.”Light WatkinsWe all want to be happy.So why is it so elusive?The problem isn’t information. We all know our contentedness is linked to eating right, sleeping well and surrounding ourselves with those who elevate. We get the importance of confronting our emotional challenges. We're well aware that life is better when we cultivate gratitude and serve others.And yes, we know we should meditate.The science is clear. The evidence is in. And yet for so many, the gap between information and action is an impossibly untraversable canyon.Perhaps you resist the traditional trappings that swirl around the idea of meditation — the robes and incense a bridge too far. Maybe you can't get your legs to perfectly fold, monk-like, without cramping. You decided you just don't have the time. Or perchance you tried it, only to give up because you just couldn't get your looping mind to shut off, convinced meditation is just not for you.Relax. You're not alone.But today's guest poses an important question: What if the problem isn’t meditation itself, but your approach? In other words, what if it were easy?Meet Light Watkins.Beyond having the coolest name of all time, I would characterize Light as a generous, highly accessible and contemplative entrepreneur of mindfulness. Always convivial, impressively composed, and quick with a laugh, he has been practicing and teaching Vedic Meditation for twenty years. Among his thousands of students you will find bankers, artists, politicians, CEOs, care takers, educators, comedians, rock stars, soccer moms and seekers of all kinds.An active blogger and in demand public speaker (check out his TEDx Talk), he's also the founder of The Shine — a volunteer-based, pop-up traveling variety show that leverages music, film, philanthropy and storytelling to inspire people to do more, give more, and be more.In addition, Light recently penned a new book entitled, Bliss More* — an accessible primer that does a bang-up job of dispelling the many myths and misunderstandings that swirl around meditation with a very grounded approach and practical tools that will inspire you to finally adopt that daily practice that has to date, eluded you.So let's put all those myths and misunderstandings to bed, once and for all.Because we can all use a little more bliss in our lives.And we all deserve to be happy.Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/lightwatkinsrrpI sincerely hope you enjoy this exchange with one of my very favorite people.Watch & Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/lightwatkinsrrpOne final note — for more on Light and his background, check out our first conversation, RRP #172 back in August 2015.Peace + Plants,Listen, Watch & Subscribe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Teacher and innovator Light Watkins has been revolutionizing the practice of meditation since 1998—and now, he's on a mission to make meditation an everyday practice, for everyone. As first a meditation practitioner and then apprentice to his Vedic Meditation teacher, Light has worked to deconstruct meditation and make the practice more accessible and sustainable. He’s the instructor of the mindbodygreen classes A Meditation Expert's 14-day Guide and Meditation For Anxiety and founder of The Shine Movement, a global pop-up inspirational variety that spotlights the stories of everyday people. Light also takes his expertise on the road, traveling around the globe hosting workshops, panels, meditation trainings and retreats. His TED Talk, “Debunking the 5 Most Common Meditation Myths” further echoes his uplifting efforts to bring meditation into the public sphere, along with a focus on cultivating inner strength, as demonstrated with first book titled, The Inner Gym. And if that doesn’t seal the deal, Light is dedicated to using his platform to spread positivity and inspiration in all ways, including his daily inspirational email called The Daily Dose and his new book, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying. In this episode, Light recounts his many career paths—from yoga instructor to model and board game entrepreneur—and life-changing realizations that ultimately led him to meditation. We discussed the transformative power of using mantras while meditating, the resurgence of meditation, and the importance of introducing the practice to pop culture. Plus, Light shares his insights on building a healthy inner life and owning the shift of dialogue around meditation from one of productivity to sustainability. Whether you’re a bonafide meditation follower or a skeptic looking for more information, you won’t want to miss Light Watkins’s simple and refreshing real-life perspective on meditation as an art form, daily practice, and way of life. To contact Jason with comments, questions, or speaker ideas, please e-mail podcast@mindbodygreen.com. For all sponsorship inquiries, please e-mail sales@mindbodygreen.com. Want to join our podcast newsletter? Sign up here!

In today’s episode, Susan talks with Light Watkins, a meditation teacher to celebrities (including Meghan Markle), speaker and the author of this book, “Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying.” Susan and Light discuss what people get wrong about meditation and how to make meditation a much easier part of your life.Links:Light’s website: http://lightwatkins.com and http://blissmore.coBuy Light’s book: http://amzn.to/2rG493rhttp://2Questions.TVhttp://susanbaroncini-moe.comhttp://businessinbluejeans.comShare your thoughts in the comments below!Equipment used for this video:- Zoom.us- Blue Yeti Microphone- MacBook Pro Subscribe to 2QuestionsTV for more interviews and behind the scenes footage! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Do you think your life would be less stressful if you embraced the practice of meditation? I know I do! But who has time, right? Well, it is time to stop and discuss the myths about meditation and learn a new truth that could change your life and perspective. Author of “Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying,” Light Watkins, will share how adding this practice to our day can quiet our mind and expand our lives.

Light Watkins is a world-renowned meditation teacher and author of the books The Inner Gym and his upcoming book, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation without Really Trying. Light shares with us the pivotal events that led him to meditation, how to make it a daily practice, processing deep-rooted traumas and other tools to create more bliss in our lives. Pre-Order 'Bliss More': http://www.lightwatkins.com/bliss-more 20% off HUM: https://www.humnutrition.com/ CODE: MAGIC

Light Watkins is a former fashion model turned meditation teacher. He was raised in the South, has lived in New York City and Los Angeles, and has traveled extensively. He brings a ton of perspective from a wealth of experience, in a super calm, direct, and grounded way. Relax and enjoy this interview, wild ones. We talked about different forms of meditation and which ones work best for which people. Light walked me through some really interesting scientific facts about meditation (don't worry - we didn't get too technical!), and what the four catalysts for distress are. We got into boredom, connection, and happiness. AND!! He shared a really awesome story of a trip he took to Paris many years ago that was filled with synchronicity (our favorite!). About Light Watkins: Light has been operating in the meditation space since 1998, first as a practitioner, then as an apprentice to his Vedic Meditation teacher, and finally as a teacher himself. He's currently based in Santa Monica, CA, but travels the world giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation, as well as leading popular meditation trainings and retreats. His passion is to teach people simple tools for increasing happiness. To date, Light has taught meditation to thousands through his live courses, books, and online trainings. He's taught at Apple, Soho House, Summit, and several tech start-ups around the U.S. His first book, The Inner Gym (L&G), is a 30-day "inner workout" for strengthening happiness, and his upcoming book, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying (Penguin), is a straight-talk how-to book that teaches busy professionals how to enjoy meditation. Light contributes to multiple wellness blogs and writes a popular daily email called Light's Daily Dose of Inspiration. Light's TEDx talk has garnered hundreds of thousands of views, and he is the founder of The Shine Movement, a global pop-up inspirational variety show on a mission to share the stories of regular people who are making a difference in the world. In this episode, Light shares: 1. Why reverence for a practice enhances the practice 2. Why flossing your teeth is like meditation 3. The difference between actual meditation and meditative activities