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Best podcasts about brain yoga

Latest podcast episodes about brain yoga

Awakening Code Radio
Healing the World Through Healing Ourselves with Ilchibuko

Awakening Code Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 65:49


Mental Fitness(Official 107.7 The Bronc Podcast)

On this week's episode of Mental Fitness host Jillian LaFeir sits down with Owner of Body and Brain Yoga and Tai Chi studio in Wyckoff New Jersey John Thompson to speak about tai chi and its benefits.

The Wendy Love Edge Show
Season 7, Episode 12: What's It Like To Be An Empath?

The Wendy Love Edge Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 29:30


The Edge Show is created, written. and cohosted by Wendy Love Edge Producer: A. Edge Productions Recorded at Unity Radio MA 97.9 FM by Producer Quazi Cohost: Artist, Zophia Church Editor: Flint Woods Cannabis Pairing: Cannabis Expert MD, Dr Brian Nichol Special Guest: Singer/Songwriter Ari Charbonneau https://ariband.bandcamp.com/ Special Guest: Christina Meriah Lucia Christina Meriah Lucia is the owner of the Divine Paradigm Center in Salisbury, MA. DPC is a heart-centered space for wellbeing and creative expansion. DPC is a physical location as well as a network of energy practitioners and teachers in the greater community. At present we offer Shiatsu Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reiki, Psychotherapy with Aura Infusions (Flower Remedies), Sound Vibrational Practices & Body & Brain Yoga. Christina Meriah Lucia, CSVMT. Ms. Meriah Lucia has been a Certified Vibrational Master Sound Teacher, Reiki Master Teacher, Intuitive, Empath, and Visionary Artist. Christina leads Sound Trainings in Energy Tuning and Body Tuning and Otto Tuning for Massage Therapists. Christina has had a successful practice since its inception in 2016 with a steady stream of sound clients and students. Christina offers sound healing in variety of modalities; energy tuning, body balancing on Acupressure Points, DNA/RNA Activation and Brain Balancing. Additional practices include Reiki, Intuitive Scans, Tong Ren Energy Work, Crystal and Divine Healing, Numerology Readings and Soul Art. Ms. Meriah is a Certified Spiritual Healing Coach, Teacher form the Natural Therapies Certification Board. Christina is a co-facilitator of Chakra Shine-Up classes designed to assist participants to brighten and enhance their energy centers (chakras) with meridian taping, sound frequencies and crystal energy work. Christina has been a guest speaker on the topics, sound, vibration, perception, and spirituality at Unity Spiritual Centers around New England, and The Edge Show

Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy
S5 E3 - Connect Your Body & Brain with Yoga

Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & Savy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 40:46


Welcome to episode 3 in season 5 of the Caring Caregiver Show, the hub for caregiver connection sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We are lifelong caregivers on a mission to bring community to those who selflessly put others first. We want you to know that you too have a hand to hold and when together, we can make the caregiver journey a little easier for us all. We're here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we help Caregivers RELAX – RENEW –RESOURCE – REVIVE, because we know you're tired and frustrated and you DESERVE some "CARING" Join us this week with Body & Brain Yoga and where "Sharing IS Caring”, it's what we do, how we live, and who we are! Special Offer:From Hee Manhg at Body and Brain Honolulu: Free 1-on-1 Introductory session  ($30 value) and 15% off Initial membership of 3 months or more. Offer good through July 31,2022 - mention the Caring Caregiver Show Our Resources:Gimme A Break - Non-profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, free weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive. Register or register a caregiver for a break.Givers Guides Magazine - The complete caregiver resource guide. Get your first issue today, as 100% of all profits are donated to support Gimme A Break.Your Host:Savy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers Guides Connect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & SavyInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click here to join

The Sound Bath
Write Your Own Wellness - Jason Reynolds

The Sound Bath

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 32:00


For author Jason Reynolds, sometimes “slaying dragons” means writing #1 New York Times bestselling youth fiction. Sometimes it's about kicking back to watch the game with his friends or spending Sundays with family. Jason joins Aja to talk about building intergenerational trust and how to play a game he invented called Brain Yoga, as well as some of the things we might discover in ourselves by really unplugging. Followed by meditative sound bath music from The Dojo Upstate. For more info, check out The Sound Bath Podcast site.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Green Tea Conversations - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota
Good Health and the Happy COW with Master Hong Kim

Green Tea Conversations - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 43:15


Meet Master Hong Kim, owner and instructor at Body and Brain Yoga in Minnetonka as he explains the significance of thoughts and emotions on physical health. Master Hong describes how the stresses experienced in 2020 and 2021 have caused many to approach life from a state of fear and anger, and how it impacts their…

Radio Eka
#17. Asana, the nervous system, and the brain| Yoga asana vs. exercise - Ep. 3

Radio Eka

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 25:42


Prof. B.N. Gangadhar, a Senior Professor of Psychiatry and the former Director of the prestigious National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in India, talks about the impact of yoga on the brain and the nervous system. Prof. Gangadhar has been a pioneer in both clinical and research work relating to the application of Yoga in psychiatric disorders. He has made significant contributions in understanding the neurobiology of Schizophrenia and has been awarded several prestigious awards and honours including the Padmashri in 2020. Prof. Gangadhar is a great proponent of yoga as a means to improve the mental and emotional health of patients with mental health issues. Through this interaction we learnt how yoga helps in building neuromotor coordination, agility, and balance; and how it helps in reducing cortisol (the stress horomone) and in turn helping us repair the brain and reverse ageing related deterioration in the brain. This discussion will provide you the most important and recent insights into the emotional and mental health benefits of yoga from the best in the field. We do hope you enjoy it and please don't forget to subscribe! This podcast is brought to you by Eka Meditation. Eka is a yoga and meditation app from India. Learn more and download the app from www.ekameditation.com and use the code 'RADIO' for a week's free access to the app. Follow us: On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ekameditation/ On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJmqURsdN0OiRdwDtXpNg4A On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ekameditation

The Cult Vault
#72 Dahn Yoga

The Cult Vault

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 98:21


In this episode, Chris talks us through his experience within Dahn Yoga - known today as Body and Brain Yoga and Tai Chi. Chris talks to us about spending a lot of money on workshops and being encouraged to leave family and friends behind in pursuit of the yoga's vision instead.Get In TouchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultvaultpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CultVaultPodTumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/cultvaultReddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/Cult-VaultGmail: cultvaultpodcast@gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecultvaultSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/cultvaultpodcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gabby Road with Hannah, Fred & Justin
Episode 20: September 6, 2020 (Full Show)

Gabby Road with Hannah, Fred & Justin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 81:00


This episode of "The Hannah and Fred Show" introduces you to fellow WCGO host, psychic and medical intuitive Julie Ryan, who scans Fred and explains her methods. Then we get to spend time with America’s favorite golf caddy, Danny Noonan. Michael O’Keefe, the actor who played him in “Caddyshack,” talks about his goal to caddy in the U.S. Open. The Savvy Derm Diva, Renata Block, makes her first of what we hope to be many appearances on the show to answer listener questions about skin care. Then we take a virtual trip to Macomb, IL with their director of tourism, Jock Hedblade, to learn about their newest attraction, a 20-foot-tall Abraham Lincoln topiary statue. Finally, Dr. Lee of Body and Brain Yoga explains the value of Tai Chi and how it isn’t as easy as it looks. A completely jam packed show, start to finish!!

Your Parenting Podcast
Episode 29: Zara the destroyer and brain yoga

Your Parenting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2019 35:21


The dog has a night terror and I talk about being a big fat fatty. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourparentingpodcast/support

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Green Tea Conversations - AM950 The Progressive Voice of Minnesota

Meet Master Hong Kim, the owner of Body and Brain Yoga in Maple Grove. We discuss the unique mind-body practices based on ancient Korean training techniques that he teaches at the center, in particular, the five stages of the Brain Education Systems Training, or BEST method. Master Hong is offering a 45-minute private introductory session…

C View Quantum Network
12/7/2018 ~ C View: Ready to Heal Now. Body & Brain Yoga. Betsy Sawyer Gaylin

C View Quantum Network

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2018 60:00


C View presents Ready to Heal Now with host Betsy Sawyer Gaylin. Topic: Body & Brain Yoga - a national leader in health, wellness, and integrative lifestyle education, with over 100 centers nationwide. Body & Brain Yoga utilizes Brain Education, a modernized system of holistic healing and mind-body practices based on ancient Korean training techniques. call (805) 830-8344 / replay: Shortlink: http://tobtr.com/11079767 Finding the right answer for you can be challenging as more and more proponents of integrative medicine are seeking to transform healthcare. If you have health concerns (spiritual, emotional or physical) call the show and have Betsy help you find the right fit for you. Betsy has been gathering together the thought leaders and experts who are shedding light on what it means to thrive in our bodies. Episodes are jam packed full of practical advice, holistic recommendations and healthy living tips. We’ll explore the strategies that our ancient human bodies and minds need to thrive in a modern world — awakening our instincts and freeing ourselves from anything that no longer serves us. Betsy's journey into alternative healing at the age of 23, after being diagnosed with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. She was told she had a 70% chance of living for five years, she decided  researching and implementing a regimen of high doses of vitamin C, she began to explore and try out many different types of healing, in search of relief. Over time she improved tremendously and realized the desire to show others what options are available to all of us to live vibrantly. Now it is her passion to present them to you, and to be the link for you to gain knowledge and understanding of different types of approaches and treatments that could help you to recover from illness and live your best life. She lives in White Plains with her adorable dog Madison. www.readytohealnow.com

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A51 Podcast Channel
Brain Yoga: La vita è yoga

A51 Podcast Channel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 6:45


Vivere una vita spirituale: questo è vivere yoga. E vivere con la mente centrata sull’adesso. Questo è yoga.

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La vita è yoga

A51 Brain Yoga Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 6:45


Vivere una vita spirituale: questo è vivere yoga. E vivere con la mente centrata sull’adesso. Questo è yoga.

PHLV Radio
Yoga anyone? See you at the Healthy Living Day on June 23rd in Las Vegas

PHLV Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 27:02


In today’s busy, ever fast-paced environment, a pause or a reboot is sometimes needed to make us whole again. Yoga anyone? Listen to our conversation with Body and Brain Yoga. "Healthy Living Day" event is on June 23rd at Spring Valley High School here in Las Vegas. Watch the clip for more details.Listen to the brand new "PHLV Radio"... It's a Pinoy Radio Experience in LAS VEGAS! Download our free iOS or Android App now! Or head over to www.phlvradio.com Like our FB Page too!

PHLV Radio
Yoga anyone? See you at the Healthy Living Day on June 23rd in Las Vegas

PHLV Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 27:02


In today’s busy, ever fast-paced environment, a pause or a reboot is sometimes needed to make us whole again. Yoga anyone? Listen to our conversation with Body and Brain Yoga. "Healthy Living Day" event is on June 23rd at Spring Valley High School here in Las Vegas. Watch the clip for more details.Listen to the brand new "PHLV Radio"... It's a Pinoy Radio Experience in LAS VEGAS! Download our free iOS or Android App now! Or head over to www.phlvradio.com Like our FB Page too!

A51 Podcast Channel
Brain Yoga: Introduzione ai 7 chakra

A51 Podcast Channel

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2018 7:08


La parola sanscrita “chakra” significa “ruota di luce”. Secondo la fisiologia orientale, i chakra sono centri energetici, cioè veri e propri organi energetici che governano sia le energie fisiche che quelle più sottili.

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Come praticare Brain Yoga per i chakra

A51 Podcast Channel

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2018 11:40


Scopri tutti i titoli di Brain Yoga del catalogo Area51 Publishing. Clicca qui: http://bit.ly/2EQyh17 Lo yoga non è stato sviluppato da una saggezza millenaria per il gusto di qualche fitness model anoressico con lo sguardo un po’ stranito e il vago look da guru. Questo modo di rappresentare lo yoga è grottesco oltre che completamente falso. Lo yoga è nato per te e per me e per tutti noi che vogliamo intraprendere un cammino che dalla dimensione illusoria dei sensi ci conduca alla vera realtà, la realtà della mente e dello spirito.

A51 Brain Yoga Podcast
Come praticare Brain Yoga per i chakra

A51 Brain Yoga Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2018 11:39


Scopri tutti i titoli di Brain Yoga del catalogo Area51 Publishing. Clicca qui: http://bit.ly/2EQyh17 Lo yoga non è stato sviluppato da una saggezza millenaria per il gusto di qualche fitness model anoressico con lo sguardo un po’ stranito e il vago look da guru. Questo modo di rappresentare lo yoga è grottesco oltre che completamente falso. Lo yoga è nato per te e per me e per tutti noi che vogliamo intraprendere un cammino che dalla dimensione illusoria dei sensi ci conduca alla vera realtà, la realtà della mente e dello spirito.

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A51 Brain Yoga Podcast
La saggezza delle Upanishad

A51 Brain Yoga Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2018 14:44


In questa puntata abbiamo il piacere di presentarti due estratti da uno dei più immensi capolavori spirituali di tutti i tempi: le Upanishad. Primo estratto: “Il Sé autoesistente”. Secondo estratto: “Il mezzo per l’immortalità"

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Brain Yoga: La saggezza delle Upanishad

A51 Podcast Channel

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2018 14:45


In questa puntata abbiamo il piacere di presentarti due estratti da uno dei più immensi capolavori spirituali di tutti i tempi: le Upanishad. Primo estratto: “Il Sé autoesistente”. Secondo estratto: “Il mezzo per l’immortalità"

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Brain Yoga: Bhagavadgita

A51 Podcast Channel

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 9:38


In questa puntata abbiamo il piacere di presentarti alcuni fondamentali estratti da uno dei testi spirituali più importanti della civiltà indiana: la Bagavadgita.

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A51 Brain Yoga Podcast
Sahasrara: il chakra che unisce l’Umano al Divino

A51 Brain Yoga Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2017 13:13


In questa puntata Matt Harvey, il creatore del Brain Yoga, ti illustra il settimo chakra, Sahasrara Chakra: il centro energetico che unisce l’Umano al Divino.

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Sahasrara Chakra

A51 Podcast Channel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2017 13:13


In questa puntata Matt Harvey, il creatore del Brain Yoga, ti illustra il settimo chakra, Sahasrara Chakra: il centro energetico che unisce l’Umano al Divino.

Voices in the Dark
The 50th Law – Part 3: Make Everything Your Own. Self Reliance.

Voices in the Dark

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 86:23


Who owns you? Think about it. Who controls your time, your work, even your sense of self-worth? If someone else controls any of these things, you're neither free, nor powerful. But breaking those chains is a daunting challenge. For 50 Cent, this was a tale of crack hustling, escaping the vampiric embrace of the record industry, and seizing control of his art and image. But the dynamics at play in all these areas can be related directly – and often pointedly – to the rest of us, too. Making everything your own isn't simply about material possessions. This is about self-ownership and finding the fullest expression of yourself. In this episode, we explore how Robert taps directly into powerful wisdom that's been passed down through ancient philosophies and religions, but which most of us continue to ignore. In the end, we all die alone: we can't live our lives only calibrating our self-worth to the opinion of others. Unless we grow and develop, we stagnate, give up, and lose ourselves. Our uniqueness is our strength, yet we all scurry to fit into society's pigeon holes. We're not talking special snowflakes and being a self-righteous prick, though. Things are more nuanced and complex than that, as we explore. We challenge you to ask: What's the true worst-case scenario if you go All In, and is it really something you couldn't come back from after a few months? Plus: How to be honest with yourself – are you a follower or a creator? Whether pre-nups or start-ups, we explain why you have to make clear agreements and boundaries before you enter any relationship. And why, really, it's fear that stops us from striking out on our own and taking responsibility for what happens next. We unleash the idea of Brain Yoga to unify the body, mind and spirit and cut out the bickering and confusion in ourselves. Jon grapples with the fear of hurling himself out of all safety nets, and Dre opens up about the times he's accidentally ended up working himself to death trying to fulfil other people's dreams. And it's time to get excited for our brand new, fool-proof seduction one-liner... This Episode Includes: Avoiding the toxic effects of pity Personal sovereignty and how to cultivate it Turning Dead Time into Active Time Learned Helplessness and how to avoid it Owning your legacy Why you must be either the first or the best Mentioned in the Episode: Our Election Special episode The Go Pro founder's promise to an old friend Helicopter madness – 50 Cent: Blood in the Sand Derren Brown's excellent book, Happy: Why More or Less Everything is Absolutely Fine Robert's excellent book, Mastery The terrifying ballad, My Cubicle The article Jon mentioned about Fernando Alonso at the Indy 500   Be Silly. Be Kind. Be Weird.

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Brain Yoga: Anima e corpo

A51 Podcast Channel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2017 17:24


In questa puntata approfondiamo uno degli aspetti del buddismo che più lo distanziano dalla cultura occidentale: l’assenza di una visione dualistica, separativa, tra anima e corpo.

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Miracle Makers with Dr. Sarah Larsen: Authentic Happiness | Self-Confidence | Relationship Advice | Law of Attraction

Are you that someone who thinks they could never meditate? Are looking for a technique that will allow you to experience a meditative state in 5 seconds? Please join your hosts of the Miracle Makers Podcast and special guest Brandi Veil as they discuss the techniques of Millionaire Brain Yoga. Brandi shares her technique ofRead More The post 38: Brandi Veil on Millionaire Brain Yoga for Creating Miracles first appeared on Dr. Sarah Larsen ~ Medical Intuitive and Energy Healer.

A51 Brain Yoga Podcast
Il mandala nella spiritualità buddhista

A51 Brain Yoga Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2017 16:56


In questa puntata diamo voce all’autore della serie di Brain Yoga David Brown che ci propone una rapida introduzione al significato del mandala nella cultura buddhista, e al suo significato archetipico. Psichico e cosmico.

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Brain Yoga: Il mandala

A51 Podcast Channel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2017 16:56


In questa puntata diamo voce all’autore della serie di Brain Yoga David Brown che ci propone una rapida introduzione al significato del mandala nella cultura buddhista, e al suo significato archetipico. Psichico e cosmico.

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Brain Yoga: Respiro yogico e vibrazione cosmica

A51 Podcast Channel

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2017 11:10


In questa prima puntata diamo voce al mistico Yogi Ramacharaka, pseudonimo di uno dei più grandi esponenti del Nuovo Pensiero, William Atkinson. Ci spiega come il respiro yogico entra in connessione con il respiro dell’universo.

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The Lucas Rockwood Show
234: Love Your Brain Yoga

The Lucas Rockwood Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2016 48:11


The World Health Organization estimates that traumatic brain injuries will be the 3rd leading cause of death and disability by 2020, but many people are still unaware of this condition impacting millions every year. On this week's Yoga Talk Show, you'll meet, Kyla Pearce, a teacher that uses the mind-body healing power of yoga to help people with traumatic brain injuries rewire neuromuscular connections, improve concentration and focus, and find a supportive community for growth. ------------ What You´ll Learn: Why any blow or jolt to the head that leads to some disruption of brain function is technically a TBI 2.5 million people per year in the U.S. have reported TBI's World Health Organization predicts TBI will be 3rd leading cause of death and disability by 2020 How yoga can work on strength and coordination How you can rebuild neuromuscular connection, improve concentration & focus How it can provide emotional support, social integration & community Why poses that impact blood pressure and poses that put weight on the head and neck might be contraindicated and should be taught with care ABOUT OUR GUEST Love Your Brain is a non-profit organization founded after professional snowboarder, Kevin Pearce, suffered a near fatal traumatic brain injury while training for the 2010 winter Olympics. Kevin's story of healing inspired millions through the HBO documentary, The Crash Reel. This experience brought to light the significance and prevalence of TBI on a global scale. Love Your Brain is a non-profit that aims to improve the quality of life of people affected by TBI—everything from concussion to severe injury—through programs that build community... including yoga. Links & Resources: Love Your Brain The Crash Reel Documentary Nutritional Tip: Dried Fruit Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: http://www.YogaBody.com/AskLucas   Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com   Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes: http://www.yogabody.com/reviews   Thanks to Our Sponsor: San Diego Yoga Festival San Diego Yoga Festival: over 100 classes led by 65 powerful healers and teachers featuring one of the oldest (92) and youngest (8) yoga teachers in the world! Classes are held throughout Ocean Beach, San Diego, in the ironic hippy town right on the coast. There will be 1000 people doing yoga or learning how to do yoga this weekend, join us to make a movement for health and peace: beach Bonfires, surf and skate lessons, yoga with your dog, a huge wedding ceremony to yourself, body paint yoga, sound healing, reiki..the list is epic. Learn more/buy your ticket: www.sandiegoyogafestival.com   Jan 27-30, 2017 Classes are held indoors at the coolest venues and outdoors on the beach, pier and sunset cliffs! The founder of the yoga festival, Shawna Schenk, personally wants to give you $108 off your 1 day or 3 day ticket price! Use Namastoked as a promo code at check in. Learn More

Ben Greenfield Life
Tattooed Crossfitter To Bearded Monk: How Mushrooms Rewire Your Brain, Yoga Tune-Up Balls & More With Mike Bledsoe

Ben Greenfield Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2016 60:39


The first time I met Mike Bledsoe three years ago, he was hunched over in the corner of a busy porch at the convention meditating with a "" app. I took one look at this bearded, tattooed Crossfitter and judged him to be yet another exercise and fitness junkie meathead. I was dead wrong. Mike is profound, interesting, chock full of knowledge on everything from plant-based medicine to the fitness business to meditation and breathwork, and (like me) was homeschooled K-12. He is one of the founders and owners of Faction Strength & Conditioning Home of CrossFit Memphis. He has a degree in Exercise & Sport Science as well as a long list of meaningless certifications that might awe some people but not most and definitely not the people who are probably on this website. At 19 years of age, Mike thought he should donate his body and mind to the service of his country in the US Navy. It was there that he discovered that he didn’t like taking orders. He did extremely well and had a good time, but being part of a system was not his ideal (and he’s one idealistic dude). Getting out was scary, but made the entire world available to him. At the ripe old age of 24, he began college at the University of Memphis in the business department but before the first semester could end he changed his major to Health & Human Performance. It was there that he was first introduced to Olympic Weightlifting, by Dr. Brian Schilling. While in school he regularly donated his body and parts of it to research in the name of science. It was during his senior year that he and a guy named Rob Conner started CrossFit Memphis. Dropping out of school after the first semester of grad school, Mike devoted his time to growing the business and becoming a better coach. Mike “Matraca” Bledsoe (matraca means chatterbox in portuguese) is most well known for his ability to not shut up, and you'll understand why during our discussion in today's podcast, in which you'll discover: -Why Mike was so confused the first time he saw a PVC pipe in a gym.... -The strange story of Mike and Ben's meeting at Joe DeSena's farm in Vermont... -What Mike discovered by going on his first magic mushroom trip in a dog park... -How psilocybin and ayahuasca rewire neurons in your brains... -How to find a good shaman if you decide you want to do ayahuasca... -Mike's one-two combo for morning breathwork and deep tissue work... -Mike's evening routine, and what he completely avoids for 90 minutes before bed... -And much more... Resources from this episode: - - - - - Do you have questions, comments or feedback for Mike Bledsoe or I? Leave your thoughts at and one of use will reply!