Podcasts about breath awareness

In this episode: mindfulness meditation, checking in with body and mind, anchoring on the breath, working with distraction, setting intentionsEpisode SummaryA short guided mindfulness practice recorded live in the Mindful FIRE Legends community. Adam welcomes you to settle into an alert-yet-relaxed posture, then gently guides attention from body and mind into the simple sensations of breathing. This meditation will leave you refreshed and present.Guest BioAdam Coelho is the host of the Mindful FIRE Podcast and leads guided meditations in the Mindful FIRE Legends community.Resources & Books MentionedMindful FIRE Legends community: https://mindfulfire.org/joinFree Envisioning Guide: https://mindfulfire.org/startKey TakeawaysBegin by arriving: notice body sensations and how you're showing up right now, with kind curiosity.Use the breath as an anchor (belly, chest, nose, or mouth)—wherever sensations are clearest in the moment.When distraction happens, name it gently and “begin again”; each in-breath is a fresh start, each out-breath a letting go.Near the end, set an intention for how you want to show up for yourself and others for the rest of the day.PS: Introducing the…

Episode summaryA short guided meditation recorded with the Mindful FIRE Legends community to help you meet yourself where you are, settle into the present moment, and use the breath as a gentle anchor. You'll practice observing your experience without needing to change anything, then repeatedly “start again” each time the mind wanders—remembering that each in-breath is a new beginning and each out-breath a chance to let go and relax into this moment.In this meditation, you'll practice- Arriving with three deep breaths- Meeting yourself where you are (body + mind check-in)- Resting in kind, curious awareness- Anchoring attention on the felt sense of breathing- Working skillfully with distraction: notice → return → begin again- Setting a simple intention for the rest of your dayQuotable lines- “Each in breath is a new beginning. Each out breath, a chance to let go and relax a little more into this moment.”- “Each time your mind wanders off and you notice, just choose to come back to the breath.”About the Mindful FIRE Legends communityWe meet weekly to connect, support each other, and practice mindfulness on the path to financial independence. Join at mindfulfire.org/join.PS: Introducing the…

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of breath awareness with breathwork facilitator and Breathing Space founder Benedict Beaumont.After experiencing burnout as a teacher, Benedict's life changed through a powerful breathwork experience in Bali, a journey that led him to create an international breathwork school focused on making healing, connection, and personal growth accessible to everyone.Together, we dive into how conscious breathing can help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, process emotions, and create a deeper sense of calm, clarity, and fulfilment in everyday life.Benedict also shares why breath awareness is about far more than relaxation, it's about reconnecting with yourself, building resilience, and creating space for transformation.In this conversation, we explore:How breathwork supports mental and emotional well-beingThe connection between breathing, stress, and the nervous systemWhy so many people feel disconnected from themselvesThe role of vulnerability, safety, and human connection in healingHow conscious breath can help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more presentBenedict's journey from burnout to building an international breathwork communityWhy personal transformation can begin with something as simple as breathingWhether you're new to breathwork or already exploring mindfulness and personal growth, this episode offers a powerful reminder that sometimes the smallest shifts can create the biggest transformations.Benedict Beaumont | Breathwork Facilitator and Founder of Breathing Space Benedict's journey to becoming a breathwork facilitator began with transformative travels in India and Nepal, which led him to a pivotal experience in Bali.This experience inspired him to leave his teaching career and, along with his wife Jennifer, start Breathing Space, an international centre for breathwork education.Their school is a nurturing place for those seeking personal transformation, offering a supportive and inclusive environment.Benedict is committed to making breathwork widely accessible, focusing on meeting people where they are and providing the space and support needed for personal growth.His passion for breathwork shines through in his commitment to fostering empowering and safe spaces for all. He champions the idea that personal transformation doesn't require anything but the willingness to breathe. For Training and all things Breathwork: makesomebreathingspace.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/makesomebreathingspace and https://www.instagram.com/OnlinebreathingspaceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/makesomebreathingspaceExplore Benedict's free breathwork offers:⁠Online Breathing Spaces⁠ - 5 Free Online Breathwork Workshops EVERY SINGLE WEEKBreathwork Starter Kit⁠ - a Free Introduction to BreathworkBeginners Guide to CCB⁠ - Free 5 day intro to Conscious Connected Breathwork

A calming meditation session: Mindfulness Meditation for Breath Awareness and Calm. Perfect for relaxation and sleep.

In this episode: breath awareness, present-moment trust, mindfulness on the FIRE path, releasing urgency, intention setting with Adam CoelhoEpisode SummaryA guided meditation from the Mindful Fire Legends community. Adam leads listeners through a breath-anchored practice centered on trusting that you are exactly where you need to be — on the path to financial independence and the life you dream of living.Guest BioAdam Coelho is the host of the Mindful FIRE Podcast and founder of the Mindful Fire Legends community, a space for people pursuing financial independence to support one another and begin living their post-FI life now.Resources & Books MentionedMindful Fire Legends communityKey TakeawaysThe meditation invites listeners to feel in their body what it means to truly trust they are exactly where they need to be — not just think it intellectually.Rushing, forcing, or striving aren't required on the FIRE path; confidence comes from knowing you're on your path and it's unfolding in right timing.When the mind wanders, return with "kind, curious awareness" — a reframe that removes self-judgment and makes the practice sustainable.Close with the smallest possible intention: identify one baby step you can take today toward your dream life, because that life is already available here and now.Join the Mindful FIRE Legends community at MindfulFIRE.org/join.PS: Introducing the…

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10 Min Nervous System Reset | Full Body Scan MeditationIf you've been running on adrenaline all week, it's time for a tactical override. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we move beyond simple relaxation to physically signal to your brain that the threats are over. Join Martin, a clinical hypnotherapist, for a guided 10-minute nervous system reset designed to transition your body from a state of "fight or flight" into deep, restorative peace.This full body scan mindfulness meditation uses progressive muscle relaxation and deep breathing exercises to help you unwind, release negative thoughts, and regain clarity of thought. Whether you are struggling with panic attacks, chronic stress, or just need a daily moment of meditation, this session provides a safe space to find balance for mind, body, and soul.Episode Chapters:00:00 – Intro: The Tactical Override for Adrenaline 00:51 – Setting the Space & Breath Awareness 01:45 – The Art of the Release: Tuning into the Out-Breath 02:51 – Visualizing the Aura of Calm 03:18 – Beginning the Scan: Feet, Ankles, and Calves 04:04 – Controlled Tension: Engaging the Thighs and Hips 05:51 – Upper Body Release: Spine, Shoulders, and Arms 06:45 – Facial Relaxation: Easing the Brow and Jaw 07:34 – Powerful Affirmations for Control 08:30 – 3 Daily Caring Tips for Anxiety 09:37 – Closing: Staying Kind to Your Soul Affirmations for Inner StabilityRepeat these internally to align your subconscious mind with a state of safety:"My body is calm, my mind is steady, I am back in control." 3 Daily Caring Tips for a Happier LifeCarry this stillness into your world with these three practical grounding techniques:The Cold Water Hack: Splash your face with cold water during a spike of panic to manually reset your heart rate.Unplug the Noise: Dedicate 20 minutes today to zero notifications and total digital silence.Physical Grounding: Walk barefoot on grass or a cold floor for two minutes to feel the earth beneath you.Join the Fold of KindnessIf this session helped you find your center today, please consider subscribing and hitting the notification bell.The world can be a loud, stressful place, and your support helps us reach more people who need a moment of peace. It would mean a lot if you shared this episode on your social media—together, we can bring more people into a community built on kindness and calm.For those looking to dive deeper, explore the Calming Anxiety Circuit Breaker Course at for specialized tracks to combat anxious thinking.Take care, smile often, and to your soul be kind.

Episode SummaryIn this short guided meditation, Adam Coelho leads a calm, breath-centered practice recorded live in the Mindful FIRE Legends Community. You'll start by settling in with three deep breaths, then do a gentle check-in with your body and mind. From there, the practice moves into simple breath awareness—notice the in-breath, notice the out-breath—and each time the mind wanders, you practice returning with kindness.As the meditation closes, Adam invites you to name an intention you'd like to carry into the rest of your day, finishing with three deep breaths and a soft return to your surroundings.What you'll experienceArriving with three grounding breathsA body + mind check-in (tired/awake, busy/calm—without judgment)Breath awareness as an anchor for attentionA repeatable way to work with distraction: notice, return, begin againIntention setting to carry mindfulness into daily lifeAbout the hostAdam Coelho is the host of The Mindful FIRE Podcast and founder of the Mindful FIRE Legends Community, blending mindfulness, envisioning, and financial independence to help people craft a life they love.Links mentionedMindful FIRE Legends Community: http://mindfulfire.org/joinFree Envisioning Guide: http://mindfulfire.org/startJoin the Mindful FIRE Legends community at MindfulFIRE.org/join.PS: Introducing the…

In this episode: Embodying trust, trusting the path to FI, connecting with your ideal vision, breath awareness, and community sharing with Adam Coelho.Episode SummaryIn this guided meditation from the Mindful FIRE Legends community, Adam Coelho leads listeners through a practice centered on embodying trust — trusting the path to financial independence, trusting yourself, and trusting the present moment. The session opens with a heartfelt community preamble where members share their struggles with uncertainty and envisioning their future, then moves into a guided meditation weaving breath awareness and vision work, and closes with reflections from participants.About Adam CoelhoAdam Coelho is the host and creator of the Mindful FIRE Podcast, a show dedicated to helping people craft a life they love and make work optional using the tools of mindfulness, envisioning, and financial independence. Adam teaches and facilitates live meditation and envisioning practices for the Mindful FIRE Legends community.Resources & Books Mentionedmindfulfire.org/join — Join the Mindful FIRE Legends community livemindfulfire.org/start — Free envisioning guideKey TakeawaysEmbodying trust means learning to trust your vision for the future even when you don't know how or when it will arrive — holding it lightly while believing it will come.When envisioning feels abstract, tapping into the feeling of your ideal life in your body — not just the mental picture — is a powerful way to deepen conviction.Uncertainty and anxiety about the future are normal responses; mindfulness offers a way to observe these thoughts with kindness rather than letting them take over.Even when life upends your plans, you can return to trusting yourself and your ability to adapt, evolve, and take one small step toward your vision today.Join the Mindful FIRE Legends community at MindfulFIRE.org/join.PS: Introducing the…

Have you ever wondered how to calm your mind while walking, reduce stress naturally, and reconnect with your spiritual awareness through simple daily practices? In this episode, we explore the powerful practice of mindful walking meditation for inner peace, emotional healing, and spiritual clarity. Walking meditation is one of the most effective ways to reduce anxiety, quiet negative thoughts, and reconnect with the present moment. Unlike traditional seated meditation, mindful walking meditation allows your body to move while your awareness deepens. This practice is used in many spiritual traditions and is now widely recognized for its benefits in stress reduction, emotional balance, and spiritual grounding. As you begin your walk, gently bring your awareness to your breath. Notice the cool air entering your nasal passages and the warm air leaving your body. Listen closely to the natural rhythm of your breathing. This simple act of breath awareness meditation while walking helps anchor your mind in the present moment. If your thoughts wander, gently guide your attention back to the sensation of your breath. Each breath becomes a reminder that healing, calm, and clarity are available in this very moment. As you continue walking, begin to observe the world around you with a deeper sense of curiosity. Look at the landscape carefully. Notice the patterns of light and shadow, the movement of leaves in the wind, and the subtle beauty that surrounds you every day. Mindfulness teaches us to shift our attention between the vastness of the environment and the small details of life. This practice helps awaken our sense of wonder and reconnects us with something deeper than everyday stress. During your walk, occasionally pause your thoughts and simply notice moments that inspire awe, gratitude, or emotional connection. These moments might appear in unexpected places—perhaps through a piece of music, a meaningful conversation, the sound of nature, or the beauty of sunlight filtering through the trees. These experiences are what psychologists and spiritual teachers often call “awe moments.” Research shows that experiencing awe can significantly improve mental well-being, increase compassion, and create a sense of spiritual connection with life itself. When you encounter these moments of awe, slow down and listen inwardly. Ask yourself what these feelings might be guiding you toward. Often, these subtle experiences help us reconnect with our intuition, purpose, and emotional healing. Mindful walking meditation is not just about relaxation—it is also about learning how to listen to your inner guidance and reconnect with the deeper wisdom within you. By practicing daily walking meditation for stress relief, emotional balance, and spiritual awareness, you begin to notice that life starts to feel lighter. Problems become clearer, decisions feel easier, and your mind learns how to move out of cycles of worry and into a place of quiet observation. This simple practice can become a powerful tool for spiritual growth, self-reflection, and emotional healing. In today’s episode, we explore how mindful walking can help you: • Reduce anxiety and mental stress naturally• Strengthen your awareness of breath and body• Experience deeper emotional clarity• Discover moments of awe and gratitude in everyday life• Reconnect with your intuition and spiritual awareness When practiced regularly, mindful walking meditation becomes more than just a technique—it becomes a way of living with greater presence, calm, and spiritual connection. Take your time on this walk. Let your breath guide you. Let the beauty around you awaken your awareness. And most importantly, allow yourself to listen deeply to the quiet guidance that emerges when the mind becomes still. Sometimes the answers we search for are not found through thinking harder—but through walking slowly, breathing deeply, and paying attention to the small moments that reveal life’s hidden beauty.

In this week's episode, Liz Albanis, from Episode 168, guides you through a weighted pranayama practice designed to strengthen and awaken your diaphragm.Using a sandbag — or any comfortably weighted object — across your diaphragm, this technique becomes a form of resistance training for your breath. A blanket or even a bag of rice can work. The heavier the weight, the more intense the pranayama practice becomes. It's good to start with a lighter weight so the nothing feels forced. The goal isn't perfection — it's gentle, steady feedback.By adding weight to the breath, you create subtle resistance that helps “weight train” the diaphragm, building awareness, capacity, and resilience in the primary muscle of respiration. Over time, this can support deeper, more efficient breathing patterns and a stronger connection between breath and core.This episode is perfect for:• Reconnecting to your breath• Expanding lung capacity• Supporting nervous system regulation• Rebuilding core awareness from the inside outExpect a slow, intentional, embodied practice that invites strength and softness at the same time.So lie down, place something weighted across your diaphragm, and breathe.Check out more from Liz at lizalbaniswellness.com.au Instagram @lizalbaniswellnessau Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizalbaniswellnessauSend a textWanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comThe theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram.

This Valentine's-inspired episode of Own Your Health is a powerful guided meditation for healing heartbreak. Using the ancient Japanese philosophy of kintsugi — the art of repairing broken pottery with gold — Katie guides you through a transformative heart healing session designed to help you turn emotional pain into strength. This episode includes grounding techniques, meditation practices, breathwork, and a powerful “Love Grid” visualisation.Take 20 minutes to reset your nervous system, restore your heart space, and convert pain into happiness.(Try Shaking and Tapping, here: https://youtu.be/tEMJ9RBRHbg?si=EzEpAKRY0An151W3) Chapters:00:00 – Why Heartbreak Deserves Healing02:26 – The Kintsugi Philosophy: Turning Breaks into Gold03:16 – What to Expect in This Healing Session04:40 – Release Tension: The Shake Technique05:30 – Transition Into Calm: The Sway Practice06:50 – Breath Awareness & Nervous System Reset10:01 – Drawing in Golden Healing Energy14:17 – Observing the State of Your Heart16:04 – Healing the Cracks with Gold19:10 – Transforming Pain into Wisdom20:23 – Opening the Heart to Connection21:05 – The Love Grid Visualization23:45 – Closing the Heart & Returning to the Room24:35 – Final Reflection: Converting Pain into Love--------------------------------------------More information here: https://katiebrindle.com/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://katiebrindle.com/newsletter-signup/Buy 'Yang Sheng: The Art of Chinese Self-Healing' athttps://www.hayoumethod.com/product/yang-sheng-the-art-of-chinese-self-healing/Buy the Hayo'u tools at https://www.hayoumethod.com/products/Hayo'uFit at https://hayoufit.com--------------------------------------------Join my channel and leave a comment about what you want to see next!Love, Katie Brindle.

Unlock Calm, Presence, and Inner Peace - One Breath at a TimeIn this guided episode of The Vital Point, explore the practice of breath awareness—a simple yet profound tool for coming home to your body, calming the nervous system, and reconnecting with your inner wisdom.Taken directly from the Breathwork for Integration course, this practice invites you to slow down, observe, and feel into your breath in a whole new way. If there's a single your breath is always here, guiding you back to yourself.

In this episode of The Practice of Being, I explore the practice of non-resistance -what it is, what it isn't, and how it can transform the way we meet life.Non-resistance does not mean passivity or giving up. It doesn't mean we stop stretching, growing, or acting. Instead, it simply suggests that we meet life as it is, without forcing, imposing, or resisting our experience.Drawing on lived experience, Taoist wisdom such as wu wei, and simple embodied metaphors, this episode explores how resistance can be part of our flow, how acceptance creates real transformation, and how stillness can exist even within action.I look at:What non-resistance really meansHow embracing resistance can lead to growthPresence, breath, and releasing tension in the bodyLetting life move through us rather than pushing against itIdentity, conditioning, and remembering who we truly areWhy acceptance and love sit at the heart of everythingI explore and embrace our human experience and suggest that we remember that even in challenge or sorrow, there is a deeper place within us that knows all is well.

Episode SummaryJoin Adam Coelho for a gentle guided meditation focused on the transformative practice of starting again. This 10-minute meditation guides you through mindful breathing, present moment awareness, and the powerful reminder that no matter how many times your mind wanders, you always have the ability to begin fresh with just one breath.This practice emphasizes self-compassion and the understanding that distraction isn't a failure—it's simply an opportunity to return to the present moment. The meditation concludes with a gratitude practice, inviting you to connect with something you're grateful for and feel that appreciation throughout your body.Perfect for both beginners and experienced meditators looking for a reminder that starting again is always available, anywhere, anytime.What You'll PracticeBreath awareness: Finding your home base in the sensations of breathingNon-judgmental awareness: Meeting your experience with openness, kindness, and curiosityThe art of beginning again: Recognizing when attention has wandered and gently returning to the presentGratitude practice: Cultivating appreciation and letting it infuse your entire beingAccessibility: Understanding that this practice is available with just one mindful breathKey TakeawaysMeditation isn't about never getting distracted—it's about noticing when you've wandered and choosing to come backEach in-breath is a new beginning; each out-breath is a chance to let goThe ability to start again applies not just to meditation, but to life more broadlyWhen you notice your mind has wandered, you're already back—simply choose to begin againGratitude can be a full-body experience that infuses every cellThis practice is accessible anywhere, anytime, with just one conscious breathResources MentionedMindful Fire Envisioning Guide: mindfulfire.org/start - Download this free 10-minute guide to craft a clear and inspiring vision for your life

Learn more about muse here; https://choosemuse.com/tadbChapters:0:00 Welcome to Take a Deep Breath0:49 Why a Neuroscientist Couldn't Meditate2:03 The Real Reasons People Struggle with Meditation2:54 What IS Meditation? Science Explained4:06 Game-Changing Benefits You'll Actually Notice5:53 The Minimum Effective Dose for Results7:05 Serial Meditation Failures Unite7:29 How Muse Tracks Your Brain in Real-Time9:03 What Are You Actually Doing When Meditating?10:44 Focus on Breath or Let Thoughts Pass?12:40 How to Change Your Relationship with Emotions13:20 Breath Awareness vs Breath Work in Meditation15:23 Body-Led Meditation Deep Dive16:33 Dropping Into Your Body & Out of Your Mind18:28 The Truth About Pain & Secondary Suffering19:51 NASA's Mars Meditation Experiments21:58 How Muse Transformed Sleep Science24:29 The Digital Sleeping Pill That Actually Works25:54 Deep Sleep Stimulation Breakthrough28:30 How Much Deep Sleep Do You Really Need?30:31 Avoid This Common Sleep Mistake31:27 Mental Fitness vs Physical Fitness33:33 How to Measure Your Mental Fitness34:31 Oxygen Flow to Your Brain Explained36:42 Training Your Brain to Demand More Oxygen38:40 Breath Work Meets Brain Tracking41:02 Best Time to Meditate (Honest Answer)43:16 Eyes Open vs Eyes Closed Meditation45:35 Lying Down vs Sitting Meditation47:14 You Are More Wonderful Than You Think48:26 Final Thanks & Discount Code

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In this guided meditation, Yoga teacher and teacher-trainer Jennifer Thomson leads you through a gentle practice of breath awareness designed to calm the mind and open the doorway to silent meditation. Whether you're new to mindfulness or deepening your existing practice, this simple yet powerful session helps you reconnect with your natural rhythm of breathing, release tension, and settle into a space of inner stillness.Perfect for use before or after your Yoga practice—or anytime you need a mindful pause.Send us a textWanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comThe theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram.

Reset your mind and nervous system with this 8 minute breath awareness meditation. This practice has you tune into your body and the present moment so you can find quick calm through your breath. Become a meditation teacher ⁠Meditation teacher training⁠ (enrollment closes Oct 3) More Mindful in Minutes ⁠⁠⁠Join the free 5-day Nervous system reset to overcome overwhelm⁠⁠⁠ Books ⁠⁠⁠Order Meditation For The Modern Family⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠You Are Not Your Thoughts: An 8-Week Anxiety Guided Meditation Journal⁠⁠⁠ **⁠⁠⁠Download 4 sample days from You Are Not Your Thoughts Here⁠⁠⁠** Join MIM on Patreon here ⁠⁠⁠Order Meditation For The Modern Family⁠⁠⁠ Let's Connect Email Kelly your questions at info@yogaforyouonline.com Follow Kelly on instagram @yogaforyouonline Please rate, subscribe and review (it helps more than you know!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us never think about how we breathe but science shows it may be one of the most overlooked drivers of health and disease.Dr. Roger McFillin talks with Dr. Amy Lichon, a double-board-certified physician who left a successful hospital career to teach people how to heal through their breath. They explore why mouth breathing fuels anxiety, insomnia, and fatigue, how carbon dioxide and nasal breathing affect the nervous system, and why a century-old method called Buteyko could transform sleep, focus, and even athletic performance.You'll learn practical tools from a simple “control pause” test to techniques for decongesting the nose and calming the nervous system that anyone can start today. If you've tried everything for stress, sleep, or focus and nothing sticks, this conversation may reveal the missing piece.Learn more about Dr. Amy Lichon here: https://www.courami.com/ Dr. Roger McFillin / Radically Genuine WebsiteYouTube @RadicallyGenuineDr. Roger McFillin (@DrMcFillin) / XSubstack | Radically Genuine | Dr. Roger McFillinInstagram @radicallygenuineContact Radically GenuineConscious Clinician CollectivePLEASE SUPPORT OUR PARTNERS15% Off Pure Spectrum CBD (Code: RadicallyGenuine)10% off Lovetuner click here

I had the chance to sit down with Erwan Le Corre, one of the leading voices in natural movement. We dug into why movement matters far beyond fitness, how our bodies are designed for adaptability, and what we lose when we stop moving the way humans evolved to. Erwan also shares his passion for breath work, including his own record-breaking breath-hold training, and why breathing is just as fundamental as movement for resilience and health. We explore the difference between training for show and training for life, and how reconnecting with simple, natural practices can change the way you feel and perform every day. This was a rich, practical, and inspiring conversation for anyone interested in movement, breath, and living more fully in their body. Read more about Erwan's work here: https://movnat.com/ ----------------------------------------------- Erwan Le Corre is the founder of MovNat, a physical education system based on natural movement. Born in France and now a U.S. citizen, he grew up exploring forests and rivers, developing an instinctive connection to nature and the body. Over the years, he trained in disciplines ranging from martial arts and Olympic lifting to climbing, running, and breath-hold diving. In 2008 he created MovNat to revive practical, adaptable human movement for modern life. Known for his world record in static apnea, Erwan teaches internationally, helping people rediscover strength, resilience, and freedom through natural movement. ----------------------------------------------- As a special gift for you, our loyal listeners, we are offering $1200 off our flagship course, the Certificate of Embodiment Coaching when you use code: CEC25PODCAST More info here: https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec ----------------------------------------------- Check out our YouTube channel for more coaching tips and our Podcast channel for full episode videos Uplevel your coaching with a free copy of Mark's latest eBook, The Top 12 Embodiment Coaching Techniques  Join Mark for those juicy in-person workshops and events Fancy some free coaching demo sessions with Mark?  Connect with Mark Walsh on Instagram 

What if not knowing is exactly where transformation begins?In this episode, the invitation is clear: step into uncertainty, not as something to fix or avoid, but as a powerful teacher. The conversation explores the contrast between certainty and uncertainty, control and trust, showing how our desire for clarity often blocks us from growth, creativity, and new possibilities.By letting go of needing to control every outcome, we allow space for inner wisdom, surrender, and even joy in the unknown. You'll explore how breath (especially the pause between inhale and exhale) can train your nervous system to sit with discomfort. From neuroscience to yogic teachings like Ishvara Pranidhana, this episode reminds us that the unknown is not empty—it's fertile ground for growth.Through reflection questions, breath practices, and insights on decision-making, you'll leave feeling more grounded, present, and open to possibility—even without all the answers.A calming, poetic reminder that uncertainty isn't a weakness—it's where real life begins.—-------—-------—-Episode Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction00:02:06 Certainty vs. Uncertainty00:06:03 Possibility and the Unknown00:08:07 Voice of Certainty vs. Voice of Trust00:10:00 Breath Awareness & Kumbhaka00:13:06 Brain's Fear of the Unknown00:15:40 Neuroplasticity & Growth00:18:01 Control vs. Trust00:22:32 Letting Go Increases Oxytocin00:25:03 Decision-Making from Calm vs. Fear00:26:00 Integration Meditation00:28:10 Final Reflections—-------—-------—-Ishvara Pranidhana (Yogic Niyama – surrender)Kumbhaka (breath retention)Concept of neuroplasticityMichael Henri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoga.pt/ Going Pro Yoga's Instagram: https://www.instagram/com/goingproyoga/—-------—-------—-Tags: uncertainty, letting go, emotional growth, yoga philosophy, breathwork, trust, personal development, self-awareness, nervous system, Ishvara Pranidhana, mindfulness, control, decision making, surrender, neuroplasticity

In this episode, we explore the transformative practice of "Starting Again" - a meditation that teaches us the art of beginning anew with each breath. Learn a gentle approach to mindfulness that emphasizes the power of starting fresh, whether you're a beginner or experienced practitioner.Through guided instruction on posture, breath awareness, and working with distractions, you'll discover how to cultivate a kind and curious attitude toward your experience. The practice concludes with a heart-opening gratitude exercise, helping you connect with what matters most in your life.Perfect for anyone seeking to develop greater presence and self-compassion in their daily life, this meditation reminds us that every moment offers an opportunity to begin again.PS: Introducing the…

Periodically on TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'm DOING , we share a SPOTLIGHT conversation and feature brief chats with an individual from the community about a special topic or a unique endeavor. Now while we truly should strive for mental wellness all the time, May is mental health awareness month, and there's no more obvious place to focus our energy than on something we too often take for granted… our breathing. So I'm going to take a yogic approach, drawing from the teachings of both my parents who are yoga instructors and remembering some of the daily habits of my grandparents. Breathing is essentially the most outward demonstration of our “prana”, the Sanskrit word that refers to our innate universal life force, and through “ayama” the Sanskrit word which  means to  regulate or control or lengthen, we can therefore use the practice of "pranayama" to not just consciously understand our breathing, but also optimize and even increase that life force and harmonize our mind, body, and spirit. Now whether it's deeply practicing this living science of pranayama or simply pausing briefly to become more conscious of our breathing, the benefits can be quite extensive for so many physical and mental concerns.  So it was especially terrific to have a conversation about…well… breathing with Dr. Amit Anand, who is a pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine specialist AND a master yoga teacher -  truly a breathing superhero. With an academic medicine background, training in both Mumbai at KEM and in Boston at Harvard, Amit has been a rigorous practitioner, clinical teacher, and researcher.  Fortunately for many patients and students alike, he has taken his experience and integrated this evidence based medical approach with an expertise in yoga training, meditation, breathwork, and pranayama. Amit is the founder of Pranayamarx,  leading live and online yoga workshops and pranayama courses. He is also the co-founder of Breathonance,  a science-based breathwork experience that integrates the yogic teachings of Pranayama with resonant musical rhythms. I actually caught a live demo this year and I was struck by a few things: the importance of creating space for this, how little time was actually required vs the perception of what was required, and the beautiful convergence of music, meditation, and breathing.  Now, I know that all of you know this, but the content and conversation here should not be taken as medical advice, and is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your own healthcare professional team for any medical questions. And so as Amit and I caught up to chat, we started with the very basic question that was in front of both of us particularly as doctors, in why we all tend to be so painfully unaware of our own breathing?And you can visit breathonance.com to learn more about Amit's vision and the musical expertise of co-founder Clint Valladares

Dr. Larry Ward—student of Thich Nhat Hanh and author of America's Racial Karma—leads a short but powerful breath awareness meditation.Episode 191: 5-Minute Breath Awareness MeditationFrom August 28 to 31, Scott Snibbe is leading an in-person meditation retreat at Vajrapani Institute. We'll explore antidotes to anxiety, fear, and loneliness—and cultivate the deeper causes of a happy mind; connected, loving relationships; and a better world. It all happens in the beautiful redwood forests of California, while enjoying delicious vegetarian meals and meeting thoughtful new friends.SIGN UP NOWSupport the show

Hey there! In this guided meditation episode, we're going to do something really important - we're going to take a break. In our busy lives, we spend so much time thinking about and doing things for everyone else. This is your invitation to pause, to invest in yourself, and to simply rest.Through gentle breath awareness and mindful presence, I'll guide you to find that sweet spot between being alert and relaxed. We'll work with whatever arises in your experience with openness, curiosity and kindness - because this is your time, your moment to rejuvenate.Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just need a moment to yourself, this practice will help you access that sense of calm that's always available to you, just by turning your attention inward to the sensations of breathing in your body.For more mindfulness practices and conversations about crafting a life you love while making work optional, check out The Mindful FIRE Podcast on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts.PS: Introducing the…

April is stress awareness month.In this short and simple meditation, Nikki guides you through a breath awareness practice designed to calm your nervous system and ground you in the present moment. Perfect for Stress Awareness Month, or anytime you feel overwhelmed. Just a few minutes to reset, breathe, and return to calm.Connect on Instagram:www.instagram.com/fitfunandfrazzledpodcastwww.instagram.com/nikkilanigan.yogaandwellness

In this episode: Resting in This Moment MeditationThis guided meditation practice invites you to set everything aside for a little while and rest in the incredible simplicity of this moment.We all have so much going on in our lives—things to do, things to plan, things we worry about, kids and family to care for, jobs to perform. The list goes on and on.Yet we can choose to set aside everything that has come before and everything that lies ahead, dropping into this timeless moment of now, even if just for one breath.That's what we're practicing with this guided meditation. It's an invitation to rest in the simplicity of having nothing to do except being aware of this in-breath and this out-breath, exactly as they are, moment by moment and breath by breath.I hope you enjoy this meditation.PS: Introducing the…

In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, share practical tips for enhancing physical health and wellness as we enter the new year. They emphasize the importance of downregulation for the nervous system, mobility training, and the benefits of barefoot living. Doc Jen highlights the role of prenatal vitamins in postpartum recovery, while Doctor Dom discusses the advantages of barefoot shoes and mobility exercises to prevent injuries. Their goal is to help listeners incorporate these practices into their routines seamlessly, promoting overall well-being without feeling overwhelmed. VivoBarefoot Discount: We cannot talk about back issues without talking about restrictions in feet and ankles. Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing ⁠VivoBareoot shoes⁠ to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There's one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use code "OPTIMAL20" to get 20% off your ⁠VivoBarefoot Shoes⁠! **Vivo offers a 100-Day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund. Needed Discount: Although the journey of pregnancy is so personal and individual, Jen's number one question goes back to what she did to help her conceive and maintain the pregnancy. While there were a myriad of factors that contributed, she reliably counted on Needed supplements that supported her journey! Men need support as well via sperm support and men's multivitamins. While women are supported by egg quality supplementation, CoQ10, prenatal Omega 3, iron, and choline in tablet or powder form. Used by over 4000 health professionals, Needed is available to support pregnancy, fertility, and postpartum, as well as women's and men's health in general. Check out needed if you know there's a gap in your nutrition via code ⁠⁠OPTIMAL⁠⁠ for 20% off. Release and Recovery Program Discount: Looking for a way to start addressing your nervous system and feel something different in the body. Our Release and Recovery Course is a perfect place to start! It is a great way to get into movement, connect with your body, and down regulate to start into the new year. You can even grab a special discount using code OPTIMAL10 at checkout! We think you'll love: Release and Recovery Course Get A Free Week on Jen Health! Jen's Instagram Dom's Instagram YouTube Channel For Full Show Notes and Resources visit: https://jen.health/podcast/390 What you will learn in this Episode:  2:02 Tips for the New Year  5:41 Realistic Morning Routines 7:06 Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief  10:14 The Importance of Breath Awareness  12:10 Importance of Mobility Training  14:28 Assessing Mobility Restrictions 17:35 Enjoying Your Workouts  19:24 Preventing Injuries  20:18 Weekly Activity Variation 

Offering gentle guidance for finding peace even in tough times.

Send us a textIn this transformative episode, Brian Peters and Deny Caballero explore the powerful intersection of health, performance, and personal growth. They dive into cutting-edge healing practices like ozone oil, the science of breathwork, and the resilience-building benefits of cold exposure. Discover how these methods help athletes navigate identity transitions and break stereotypes, embracing vulnerability and discomfort as tools for growth. This enlightening conversation also covers the importance of sunlight, quality sleep, and returning to natural rhythms for hormonal health and peak physical performance. Brian shares practical tips for improving well-being through mindful breathing and self-awareness. Tune in to hear insights from Brian's podcast, Chasing Edges, and uncover actionable strategies to optimize your health journey. Don't forget to follow, like, share, and subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts to stay inspired and informed! Chapters00:00 Exploring Ozone Oil and Healing Practices02:55 Breaking Stereotypes: The Depth of Athletes06:11 The Power of Vulnerability and Shared Experiences08:57 Chasing Edges: The Journey into Breathwork12:00 The Impact of Breath on Performance14:54 Transitioning Identity: From Athlete to Coach18:01 The Role of Cold Exposure in Resilience20:58 Grit, Grace, and the Pursuit of Discomfort29:26 Harnessing Natural Elements for Health33:32 The Power of Cold Exposure36:26 Breath Awareness and Techniques41:36 The Importance of Sleep and Breathing47:48 Returning to Natural Patterns58:49 Chasing Edges: The Podcast and Community Instagram: @securityhaltX: @SecurityHaltTik Tok: @security.halt.podLinkedIn: Deny Caballero Try WINDANSEA Coffee today and use the code: securityhalt at checkout for 25% off. Ready to start your own podcast? Join us on Riverside FM! Us the link below to get 20% off! https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=securityhaltpodcast Connect with Brian Peters and check out his website today! Website: breathingforperformance.comhttps://breathingforperformance.com/ X: @brian_peters10https://x.com/brian_peters10 X: @breathing4performancehttps://x.com/breath4perform Instagram: @brian_peters10https://www.instagram.com/brian_peters10/?hl=en Podcast: Chasing Edges https://open.spotify.com/show/0k8OdZSpiGqBeu9kso0k2XSupport the showProduced by Security Halt Media

   Breath philosopher Petri rejoins me to talk salt, elemental philosophy, Bachelard, is philosophy back, the trust issues, why philosophy is fashionable, shouting over each other, trust, breath and purpose, Descartes, breath as life, respiratory religion, phenomenology, breath and powerlifting, intimacy, sleep, Socratic enquiry and coaching. A deep and pleasurable one!    Find out more about Petri here: https://www.ilmapiiri.fi/en-us/ and https://www.youtube.com/@mindfunfulness3273  ------------------------------------------------------------------    Petri Berndtson (PhD) is a respiratory philosopher, researcher, entrepreneur and wellness coach. His PhD thesis in the field of philosophy (University of Jyväskylä 2018) examined phenomenology of breathing. Together with Professor Lenart Škof, Petri coedited the world's first anthology on philosophy of breathing, Atmospheres of Breathing (SUNY Press 2018). Petri's first book Phenomenological Ontology of Breathing: The Respiratory Primacy of Being (Routledge) was published in 2023.       Petri is an inspiring lecturer and workshop leader. He works as a philosophy researcher at the Science and Research Center Koper (Slovenia) and taught philosophy for many years at the Lahti University of Applied Sciences (Finland) and theTrondheim Academy of Fine Arts (Norway).    You can book appointments at Petri's philosophical practice (Socratic dialogue, philosophical therapy, thinking skills and philosophical analysis of the world view), as well as meditation guidance and breathwork coaching. ------------------------------------------------------------------     Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook for coaches (12 tools) at this link: https://embodimentunlimited.com/coachingpodcast     Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/           

Welcome back to another episode on the podcast.Guest: Luke McLeanBreathwork CoachFounder of Centred BreathworkIn this episode, Luke shares his insights on creating safe, heart-centered spaces for growth, the power of breath awareness, and the importance of authenticity in personal transformation.Key Themes Discussed:The magic of holding a safe space for personal transformation.The difference between fear-based and love-based offerings.Why authenticity and presence are game-changers in any transformative space.Insights into breath awareness practiceSimple breath techniques that can shift you from stress mode to calmness. And more!-------------------

Send us a textThis conversation delves into the complexities of injury prevention within the dance industry. The hosts discuss the high prevalence of injuries, the impact of collective trauma, and the importance of understanding both physical and emotional aspects of injury. They emphasize the need for a holistic approach to injury prevention, including awareness of muscle engagement, the role of touch in learning, and the significance of mindfulness in movement practices. The discussion also highlights the differences between chronic and acute injuries and the necessity of adapting teaching methods to individual body patterns. In this conversation, Eileen and Amy touch on the intricate relationship between body mechanics, self-perception, and the importance of proper training in dance; emphasizing the need for dancers to understand their unique body patterns, the significance of warm-ups, hydration, and breath awareness, and the role of mobility and joint training in preventing injuries. This episode encourages curiosity and self-discovery, highlighting that the process of learning and understanding one's body is as crucial as the end product in dance training.Resources / Mentions:Episode 16 SlideshowJordan Eagle EpisodeLiza Little EpisodeLaban / Bartenieff Movement SystemSupport the showM.O.V.E. with Eileen + Amy is a Kaia Evolutions Podcast.New episodes air on Wednesdays when in season.To learn more about Eileen + Amy, be sure to follow them on IG at @ekielty + @amyreah and keep up to date on the podcast at @movewitheileenandamy. For more information about Kaia Evolutions, a culmination of Eileen's life's work and a love letter to her sister, Katie, who died by suicide in 2019 - visit https://www.kaiaevolutions.com/ or follow on IG at @kaia.evolutions If you want to share part of your dancer / movement artist journey with us, email us at movepod@kaiaevolutions.com*If you or anyone you know is in need of support, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800.273.8255 OR text 988. You are not alone.

Today, let's dive into the invigorating journey of breath awareness! When we tune in to our breath, we're diving headfirst into the world of mindfulness. It's like hitting the refresh button for our brains, helping us stay present in the moment and free from the shackles of past worries or future anxieties. Scientific studies even show that practices like breath awareness meditation can sculpt our brains over time, calming the alarm bells of our amygdala while boosting the power of our decision-making and emotional regulation in the prefrontal cortex. So, as we embark on this tranquil voyage of breath awareness meditation, let's revel in the innate rhythm of our breath, quiet our bustling minds, and anchor ourselves firmly in the present. By nurturing mindfulness through this practice, we unlock the door to releasing stress and connecting with our inner essence. And the beauty of it all? You can sprinkle moments of this serene practice throughout your day, simply pausing to savor the gentle ebb and flow of air in and out of your body. Let's embark on this uplifting journey together! Escape the chaos of everyday life and discover deep relaxation with this guided Yoga Nidra course. Learn simple techniques to melt away stress, improve sleep, and restore balance to your mind and body. All you need is a quiet space and a willingness to let go. Press play and experience the transformative power of Yoga Nidra for yourself. If you're looking for more of my online content, then look no further than my linktr.ee page! Here you'll find a collection of my online resources, including my blog, podcast, social media accounts, and more. So if you're interested in diving deeper into my work and learning more about yoga, mindfulness, and personal growth, be sure to check it out! ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/carolinewirthle⁠⁠⁠ Finally, if you'd like to support me directly, then consider leaving a tip in my PayPal tip jar. Every contribution helps me to keep creating content and sharing my passion for yoga and personal growth with the world. So thank you in advance for your support, and I can't wait to continue sharing my journey with you! ⁠⁠⁠https://paypal.me/carolinewirthle

   Trauma teacher and breathworker Giten Tonkov joins me to talk about why we hold our breath, work in Ukraine, the challenges of the times, what works with trauma, BioDynamic Breathwork, hands-on trauma work, de-armouring, strong experiences, Wim Hof, making noise, Lowen, hyper-sexuality, burnout prevention, why airports suck, and more. A deeply trauma informed episode, for anyone interested in the breath.    Learn more about Giten here: https://biodynamicbreath.com/  -----------------------------------------------------------------    Developer of the BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release System, Giten Tonkov shares a mastery of body-oriented therapies that evolved from over 20 years of learning, exploration, and work with countless clients and groups around the world. His passion for life, humility, and love for people has inspired his own personal journey and the creation of his 6-element approach to healing.    The author of Feel to Heal: Releasing Trauma Through Body Awareness and Breathwork Practice, Giten continually leads practitioner trainings and experiential workshops with his unique blend of creativity, depth, and playfulness, while growing the BioDynamic Breathwork & Trauma Release Institute and its global community of friends and colleagues. The next training starts on October 18th, 2024  https://biodynamicbreath.com/advanced-professional-practioner-certification-in-person/      Giten has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1994 (Swedish Institute of Massage Therapy, New York), a certified Breathwork & Body Oriented Therapist since 2001 (Diamond Breath School, Miasto Meditation Institute, Italy), and is a former Osho Multiversity Therapist (OSHO Meditation Resort, Pune, India). He was born in Ukraine and lived in New York for 24 years before finding his current home in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California.   -----------------------------------------------------------------     Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: https://bit.ly/Top12Embodiment      Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: https://youtube.com/@feralphilosophy_mw?si=PHJcNwK4GYpRSflK    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/  

Hello friends, and welcome back to the podcast! I'm going to start with a question so obvious that it sounds laughable: how do you know when you have to pee? That sounds wild, right? But can you feel your heart beating? Not your pulse with your fingers, but just the beating of your heart inside you? How can you tell if you're hungry? Or full? There is an answer to these questions and it's a topic called interoception. Interoception is your body's ability to sense its internal states. Hunger, thirst, pain and even needing to take a deep breath. That's interoception. It's your body's way of communicating needs to your brain. And it's a key component of intuitive eating which is why I'm going to talk all about it today.     When you are better in tune with your internal signals, you are better able to practice intuitive eating. But we live in a culture that encourages us to ignore our body signals in favour of relying on external rules to guide our eating. Things like the “right time” of day to eat, not snacking between meals, and finishing everything on our plates even if we're full, are all rigid rules we put in place to control our bodies and they effectively make us a lot less aware of our interoception cues than we should be. How can we develop our internal awareness again? How can we learn to step outside of the rules we've arbitrarily laid out so we can tune into our own bodies? That's what I want to talk about. Being aware of interoception is a skill that 100% can be developed with practice. So join me as I share tips, advice, and practices on how to strengthen your interoceptive awareness. __About Dr. Michelle Tubman:Dr. Michelle Tubman is certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine, which means she understands exactly what's happening in your body when you diet. Although she does not provide any medical advice in her coaching programs, this knowledge gives her an edge over most coaches.She also holds Level 1 and Level 2 Precision Nutrition coaching certifications which make her skilled at coaching nutrition, dietary change, and habit change in general. Realizing that emotional eating and bingeing are complicated for most of us, she also did training in mind-body and intuitive eating. Peace around food is possible.__Learn more about Dr. Michelle Tubman and Wayza Health:Website: www.wayzahealth.comFollow me on Facebook and InstagramEmail Michelle: michelle@wayzahealth.com

   Health coach and breathworker joins me to talk retreats, anxiety, co-regulation, breath-work modalities, breath contraindications, vision quests, boredom, psychedelics, and more. A really broad friendly ramble.     Find out more about Ryan here: https://ryanxcarroll.com/  ------------------------------------------------------------    Ryan is a health coach with a primary focus on the breath and it's powerful impacts on health and wellness. He helps clients overcome lifelong chronic anxiety, change food relationships, and achieve incredible health through a program he's fine tuned over his 20 years in the industry.  -----------------------------------------------------------       Get a free copy of Mark's latest eBook at this link: https://bit.ly/Top12Embodiment        Subscribe to Mark's new Feral Philosophy You Tube channel here: https://youtube.com/@feralphilosophy_mw?si=PHJcNwK4GYpRSflK    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demos sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

Welcome to Relaxing Meditation Hey there! Welcome to Relaxing Meditation, your personal oasis of calm in the chaotic world . Need a break from the hustle and bustle? You're in the right place! ‍♂️ Join us for a Journey of Serenity ‍♀️ Ready to unwind and find your zen? Our podcast specializes in soothing sounds and tranquil melodies to help you relax, recharge, and reconnect with your inner peace. Whether you're a meditation newbie or a seasoned pro, we've got something for everyone! What Makes Us Special? Picture this: a magical blend of ambient sounds, gentle nature recordings, and calming tunes . Each episode is crafted with love and mindfulness to transport you to a state of pure bliss. Say goodbye to stress and hello to serenity! Your Daily Dose of Peace and Calm Looking for a moment of tranquility in your hectic day? Look no further! Tune in for daily doses of relaxation that will leave you feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to tackle whatever life throws your way . Ready to Start Your Meditation Journey? Hit that subscribe button to access our latest episodes and embark on a journey towards inner harmony . And hey, if you love what you hear (which we know you will!), don't forget to leave us a review and spread the word to your friends and family . Thank You for Choosing Relaxing Meditation From all of us here at Relaxing Meditation, thank you for joining us on this journey towards a calmer, more peaceful you. Until next time, may you be calm, may you be centered, and may you find peace within . Relaxing meditation, Meditation sounds, Relaxing meditation, Relaxing meditation, Calm meditation, Guided meditation, Mindfulness meditation, Deep relaxation, Meditation for sleep, Stress relief meditation, Yoga meditation, Tranquil meditation, Peaceful meditation, Serene meditation, Meditation for anxiety, Healing meditation, Zen meditation, Breathing meditation, Sleep meditation sounds, Relaxation techniques, Relaxation meditation sounds, Sleep meditation, Body scan meditation, Relaxation exercises, Meditation for beginners, Meditation for stress, Morning meditation, Evening meditation,Relaxing meditation, Relaxing meditation, Meditation for focus, Meditation for peace, Nature sounds meditation, Mindfulness relaxation, Meditation for relaxation and stress relief, Relaxing sounds, Meditation for self-love, Meditation for mental health, Meditation for inner peace, Zen sounds, Calming meditation sounds, Quiet meditation, Restorative meditation, Visualization meditation, Chakra meditation, Forest sounds meditation, Ocean sounds meditation, Rain sounds meditation, Spa sounds meditation, Buddhist meditation, Transcendental meditation,Relaxing meditation, Relaxing meditation, Yoga nidra meditation, Progressive muscle relaxation, Tibetan singing bowls meditation, Binaural beats meditation, Delta waves meditation, Alpha waves meditation, Theta waves meditation, Healing frequencies meditation, Sleep hypnosis, Deep sleep meditation, ASMR meditation, Affirmation meditation, Positive energy meditation, Relaxation response meditation,Relaxing meditation, Relaxing meditation, Mindful breathing meditation, Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) meditation, Loving-kindness meditation, Gratitude meditation.

This week, Sue Hutton guides us in a breathing practice to foster awareness of our senses, honoring our neurodiversity while we strengthen our mindfulness practice. We live in a neurodiverse world. We are all wired with unique minds and bodies, and each of us has a unique sensory constitution. For instance, someone who experiences sensory overwhelm when they pay attention to direct sensations inside the body may find a body scan practice overwhelming instead of centering. Similarly, someone who is blind isn't going to use vision as a meditation tool. It can be useful to explore the breath by engaging with different senses involved in breathing. Breath practice can be an interesting undertaking for many neurodivergent meditators. Some of us find the feelings of the breath rising and falling inside the body a bit nerve-wracking. Some of us feel anxiety increasing as we concentrate on the movement of the lungs, and thoughts of breath keeping us alive become more concerning. Not the calming experience we are looking for in mindfulness practice!  In this practice, we'll talk about a variety of ways those of us who are neurodivergent can practice mindful breathing, and foster calm for ourselves.  Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup.   Show Notes Find more from Sue Hutton here: Sue Hutton on Mindful.org Sue Hutton's Website   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

This week, Sue Hutton guides us in a breathing practice to foster awareness of our senses, honoring our neurodiversity while we strengthen our mindfulness practice. We live in a neurodiverse world. We are all wired with unique minds and bodies, and each of us has a unique sensory constitution. For instance, someone who experiences sensory overwhelm when they pay attention to direct sensations inside the body may find a body scan practice overwhelming instead of centering. Similarly, someone who is blind isn't going to use vision as a meditation tool. It can be useful to explore the breath by engaging with different senses involved in breathing. Breath practice can be an interesting undertaking for many neurodivergent meditators. Some of us find the feelings of the breath rising and falling inside the body a bit nerve-wracking. Some of us feel anxiety increasing as we concentrate on the movement of the lungs, and thoughts of breath keeping us alive become more concerning. Not the calming experience we are looking for in mindfulness practice!  In this practice, we'll talk about a variety of ways those of us who are neurodivergent can practice mindful breathing, and foster calm for ourselves.  Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup.   Show Notes Find more from Sue Hutton here: Sue Hutton on Mindful.org Sue Hutton's Website   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

Unlock the hidden power of your emotions and tap into a world of intuitive wisdom you never knew existed. Are you ready to dive deep into the sensual waters of the Sacral Chakra and discover how it can transform your ability to sense and understand the energies around you? Exploring the Sacral Chakra In this episode of the Desire Sessions podcast, Christel Arcucci guides listeners through the transformative power of the sacral chakra, emphasizing emotional intelligence, intuitive wisdom, and psychic sensitivity. The episode includes a detailed guided meditation designed to restore the nervous system and enhance personal power, helping empaths establish clear boundaries with pain and activate their bliss body. Thank you for being a part of the pleasure-led movement. I'm honored to support your embodied spiritual awakening. I want to extend a special invitation to our listeners. If you're craving a deeper exploration of your desires, whether they be personal or professional, consider booking a Desire session  by phone with me. It's a unique opportunity to delve into your dreams, purpose, and clear limiting belief codes that are blocking you. To schedule your Desire session visit www.DesireSession.com Are you ready for a personalized purpose coaching with me? The Embody Soul Purpose Series  transforms wounds from the past into wisdom and wonder in the present and the future, in a soul retrieval and timeline healing process to clear, balance and harmonize of all 7 main energy centers. Embrace all aspects of your past so you can create the greatest chapter of your life. Schedule your life-changing series at www.embodysoulpurpose.com Leave a review and follow on your favorite podcast app. I believe in you and the magic power of your soul.  I am sending you so much love! 00:00 Unlocking the Power of Emotions 00:32 Introduction to the Desire Sessions Podcast 01:04 The Ecstatic Empath Series 01:38 Guided Sacral Chakra Meditation 02:19 Understanding the Sacral Chakra 03:37 Challenges of an Imbalanced Sacral Chakra 04:21 Deep Relaxation and Breath Awareness 06:43 Descending into the Healing Waters 10:56 Emotional Clairsentience and Creative Flow 18:47 Mastery of Emotional Clairsentience 21:23 Returning to Physical Awareness 22:48 Self-Inquiry and Reflection 24:56 Closing and Further Exploration

 In this Grounding Practice, Metztli Lopez Torres—founder of Luna Mamá Healing Services, intends to return to traditional and indigenous ways related to childbirth, motherhood, and care of the female body—shares with us how traditional Mexican medicine emphasizes the significance of breath as energy exchange. She shows us how we can connect with the air we breathe in as a reminder of our aliveness and the purifying power of breath. You can find full transcripts, links, and other information on our website.

Want to feel calmer and happier? You don't have to shell out hundreds of dollars for the newest wellness product or service. In fact, the solution doesn't cost a cent: simply get in touch with your breathing.Breath is an amazing and responsive teacher. That's because if we breathe as we live — take in and let go — we can't go wrong.On today's show: An invitation to meet yourself with author Jean Hall. Here's a preview:[5:00] The breath underpins everything we do in life, and yet we rarely bring awareness to it. Why not?[10:00] 5 wellness benefits re: paying attention to your breathing patterns[25:00] Exploring the pause changes everything[29:00] Flowing with the breath is great practice for learning how to flow with life Resources mentioned:Breathe: Simple Breathing Techniques For A Calmer, Happier LifeJean on Instagram This show is listener-supported. Thank you for supporting!Join our (free!) Facebook community here.Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on Facebook, Instagram + Youtube @sustainableminimalistsSay hello! MamaMinimalistBoston@gmail.com.Our Sponsors:* Thank you to Equilibria! Use code SUSTAINABLE for 15% off sitewide: http://www.myeq.com* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode: Relaxation in the Present Moment MeditationThis mindfulness exercise invites you to leave everything behind for a moment and revel in the profound simplicity of the here and now.Our daily lives are filled with tasks, plans, concerns, obligations to family and work, and so much more. The list goes on.Nonetheless, we have the option to let go of all that has transpired and all that is yet to happen, and merely immerse ourselves in the infinite moment of now, even if it's just for one breath.That's the essence of this meditation practice. It's an opportunity to relax in the uncomplicated act of being conscious of nothing more than this incoming breath and this exiting breath, just as they are, instant by instant, breath by breath.I hope you enjoy this meditation.Whenever you are ready, here are 2 ways I can help you: 1. Download my free One-Page Envisioning Exercise to think BIGGER about your life and what's possible for you.2. If you're at or nearing FI, but feel stuck and unable to move forward to your next chapter, let's chat. My 8-week small group coaching program started May 17th. The first group is SOLD OUT but you can JOIN THE WAITLIST. By the end of the 8 week small group program, you will: Have a clear and exciting vision for the next chapter of your life Be able to point to specific and tangible ways you're already living that vision If you're ready to finally start living the next chapter of your life, let's chat. Book a no-pressure curiosity call

In this special replay (r/p) episode, Wellness + Wisdom Podcast Host and Wellness Force Media CEO, Josh Trent, shares how we can learn to love the tyrant within with tools including both the Curious Compassionate Inquiry Emotional Intelligence Squared (EI2) processes plus the Wellness Pentagon. In this solocast, you will learn: Your biggest narrative and how it is guiding you Our relationship with the default mode network Breathwork and how it keeps us anchored How to do a CCI - Curious Compassionate Inquiry Healing our triggers with the Emotional Intelligence Squared (EI2) process How to live your life by the Wellness Pentagon Live Life Well from Sunrise to Sunset Save 20% with code "WELLNESSFORCE" on everyone's favorite Superfoods brand, ORGANIFI, including their Sunrise to Sunset Bundle with the best tasting Green, Red, and Gold Juice blends to make your day complete. Click HERE to order your Organifi today. Are You Stressed Out Lately? 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A 21-day guided breath and wellness program using ancient wisdom to boost your immunity, calm your mind, and give you freedom from chronic stress in the modern world. Combining special breathwork infused with safe vape cannabidiol, BREATHE gives you everything you need to let go of old weight, de-stress, and build immunity so you can live your best life. In this special (limited time) offer, you will receive: - Lifetime access to BREATHE - Free upgrades to all future training modules - Free additional training modules - Special VIP coupons for safe vape, essential oils, CBD, nootropics and more - Private WF group access   Listen To Episode 607 As Josh Trent Uncovers: [00:00] What Is Your Biggest Narrative? This is Josh Trent. This is the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast. This is a very special solocast. It's something I've been ruminating on for a long time. I wanna know if you can relate. Do you ever feel like there's a tyrant inside of your mind, a tyrant who bullies you, talks down to you, and it makes you feel like shit? If so, let me know. In the comments, what is your biggest narrative? When it comes to the tyrant inside of you today, I'm gonna give you some big tools, some big rocks that I'll break down with mindfulness and with care. So that by the end of this podcast, you're gonna leave with less created self-stress. So you can show up for life, more powerful, less controllable, and somebody who embodies more courage and more peace. Let's start here. [1:00] Where is Your Tyrant Narrative Guiding You? We have narratives in our mind. We always have these narratives that either guide us toward love or guide us towards hate. Now, the reason is, that we're half beast, half spirit, we're a biological being, but we're also a spirit inside that being, having a spiritual experience. So inside of our brain, there is a default mode network. We're gonna go into this later on in the video, I'm gonna share with you how conscious breath awareness can actually turn down the volume of your default mode network. And I'm gonna tell you what the default is, and I'm gonna tell you what the default mode network actually is and why it's so important to your emotional intelligence and your piece. I'll give you another big tool. That's called Emotional Intelligence Squared. This is something that I've been working on for an upcoming book. We'll talk about CCI, which is Curious Compassionate Inquiry, and why these are the ways that all of us can get down to what I call the lens of the kaleidoscope, the kaleidoscope that's connected to our head, our heart and our soul. [1:56] Learning To Love The Tyrant Inside - Let's Get Started So we can make great decisions and not just be in our head all the time. Let me know if you can relate to this, you ever find yourself in your head and it's been days or weeks or maybe a month or more where you've actually felt your stomach felt your breath? I'll talk about how to get out of the mind and into the body. So you can make decisions from this alignment of the kaleidoscope. And lastly, we'll talk about the five sides of the Wellness Pentagon, something we've been going into depth on for Wellness + Wisdom, but it's the mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial ways that we all nourish ourselves. So we can show up in life with more peace and with more courage and be less controllable, especially what's going on in the war, for our minds and our souls on social media. So let's dig in. If you're the kind of person who has the narrative in your mind, that sometimes makes you feel like garbage, take a deep breath to your nose, fill your belly, and let it go through your mouth. [2:52] Understanding the Default Mode Network Let's begin. The default mode network is a structure in the brain that is the prefrontal cortex, the posterior singulate and the amygdala. Now, these are three big ancient structures. There are many more inside of the default mode network. But the key that we have to understand about the default mode network is it's most active when we're at rest. Now, why is that? If the default mode network, which is essentially the thing that's scanning for danger, the thing that remembers when you've been through pain, when you've been hurt or back in the day, if you're a cave person being chased by a tiger, it's probably a good thing to know. So I'm not here to demonize any structure of the brain or any structure of biology. What I'm saying is we have to be aware that these ancient structures don't necessarily apply anymore. Like they used to. So when we get this activation of the default mode network, it puts us in what's called a fight or flight state. It pulls us out of the present moment. It makes our respiration decrease. It makes our heart rate increase and it makes our stress hormones increase. [4:03] Understanding Our Fear Response We have structures near our kidneys called cortisol. We have structures near our kidneys called adrenal glands, which release cortisol. This is exactly what happens when we are in two places. One is anxiety, which is fear of the future fear of not being able to handle it, not being enough or one is depression rumination of the past, beating yourself up for what didn't happen, depending on your level of integration of trauma or stress, or just things that have occurred for you in life. You are going to have either a high volume or a low volume of the default mode network. Now here's where it gets awesome. One of the reasons that I use breathwork in my own life and for the thousand plus students that are in our BREATHE: Breath and Wellness program at breathwork.io is because when you use conscious respiration when you are actually having conscious breath awareness, you can scientifically and somatically turn down the volume radically of that default mode network. [4:30] Active vs Resting Brain Here's why it's active when our brain is at rest. When our brain is at rest, we also want to be engaged in loving activities or a flow state, but we get pulled out of it because of this rumination or this anxiety. So when we start doing circular breathing, and I'm gonna talk about some more of these tools, when we get to the Wellness Pentagon section in this solocast, when we're experiencing anxiety, we have a shortness of breath. When we're experiencing depression, we have a compression of breath. We don't have as much volume in our breath. So the best way to do this, which I talk about in our program and that you and I are gonna do right now to turn down the volume of this tyrant, which is really attached to the default mode network. We do it like this. We breathe in through our nose. We breathe out through our mouth three times without any pauses. So it looks and feels just like this. [5:00] If I Can Breathe, I Can Choose I like to continue to do that up until about 21-30 times, somewhere in between. You'll notice that when you're breathing like a circle, and also when you breathe like a box, we'll talk about this later, your mind is at rest over the course of time. The more that you do this practice, this circular practice with no pausing at the top or the bottom, you will scientifically and somatically turn down the volume of your default mode network. And when the volume is turned down, this is the most amazing thing. When the volume of your default mode network is turned down, you can show up more, present, and more loving. It's on my arm in Italian. I've talked about this many times, "se posso respirare posso scegliere," which means, "If I can breathe, I can choose." I myself fought depression, anxiety for a long time coming from my own familial situation, my own trauma. [5:49] The Anchor of Your Breath And I found that, you know, I did plant medicines and I did lots of other things and conferences. And you fell on the gamut. I mean, I did lots of things, but it was my breath. It was the anchor of my breath. It was seeking me out the entire time. And that is why I believe that conscious breath awareness is what we all need to learn right now. And that is what is going to turn down. All those structures, turn down the volume of the default mode network and allow you to unlock some peace. When you have peace, you're able to build more courage. This is the key. When you're peaceful, you're more courageous or when you're more courageous, you're more peaceful. It's the chicken or the egg. That's a big concept. I'm gonna link a resource right here to three different podcasts that I've done about the default mode network, about how our breath works. So you can dig in more. Let's move on. We're gonna talk about emotional intelligence squared or my EI2 process. [6:46] Josh's Vision Quest Experience So this came to me earlier this year after I did a vision quest. If you haven't done a vision quest, it can be incredibly transformational. Once you have a foundation of conscious breath, awareness and self-inquiry, and the Wellness Pentagon, the three things that I'm gonna give you in this solocast, but beyond just a deep dive into my soul, what I really felt from God's wisdom, nature's wisdom in nature. When I was fasting for four days with just water is I felt this compassionate inquiry. I really knew that everything I've ever wanted was inside of myself. And it's inside of you too. We're all just trained by society and the media. And unfortunately, our parents, who were trained by our grandparents, that we don't have the answers, but we actually do. The EI2 process is where we align the thoughts that we're thinking in our head, the feelings that we're feeling in our heart, which direct us to the energy in motion, the emotions that we're experiencing, and our intuitive faculty to connect with soul, to connect with God. [7:47] Your Guiding Kaleidoscope: Better Understand the Tyrant Within So head, heart, and soul make up what I believe is the kaleidoscope, the lens of awareness that we all have, but we have to, to cultivate the vision, to see through it. Here's how we do it. You take a piece of scratch paper or a journal. And on the left side of the page, you're gonna write down 10 things that you truly know are causing you pain. So go ahead and do that right now. Pause this podcast, pause this video, grab a journal, grab a piece of paper, grab a pen. Or if you want to, you can do it on an Evernote or a digital journal. So do this right now. This is truly going to be a starting place for you to relieve the narrative of the dogma and the torture of this tyrant that lives inside of all of us. And really we're gonna learn today how we can love it. [8:33] What Are You Grateful For? So write down those 10 things. Now that you've done that draw a line down the center and on the right side of the page, write down 10 things that you really, really love. And on the right side of the page, write down 10 things that you truly love. Things that fill your body with gratitude, things that you actually experience on a very deep level. Don't just be like, oh, I like food, I'm grateful for my food. Like things that you are, unless you really are, things that you are really, really, really grateful for things that you feel. Maybe it's holding your son, your daughter, your partner...your friends, something exciting. Maybe you love to paint. Write that down, take a big breath, let it go. Make sure your phone is off. Make sure you have no distractions. And I want you to circle the one on the left.. [9:21] Paralysis by Analysis ...that's causing you the most pain and you know what it is. Sometimes we get in this paralysis by analysis and it actually is a figment of the ego that keeps us stuck by being so overwhelmed or confused that we can't move forward on the one thing that we know is causing us the most pain. Now, here's why we did the 10 on the other side. So from that list of 10, that you're most grateful for, circle the one that you know is the most energetically aligned with your heart. The one that feels the best when you tune into it, you love it the most, maybe it's like your wife or your son or your daughter. I'm not here. Or your husband. I'm not here to tell you what that is, only you know what that is. So you've done the exercise. You've begun this emotional inventory in the emotional intelligence squared process. [10:15] Sharing Your Journey with Someone You Trust The EI2 you've began by doing the emotional inventory. So, you have your paper. You've circled the two, be honest with yourself because the next step is actually the most challenging. And the most liberating. You reach out to someone, maybe it's a coach, maybe it's somebody in the Wellness + Wisdom community. Maybe it's somebody in your community and you call a friend, someone that you trust and you tell them, "Hey, I've done a process and I'm changing my life. And I wanna share something with you. Can I share?" Now to the degree they give you back a response that's trustable, share with them, but do not share - This is a big key. Do not share your inventory process with somebody that, you know, secretly may not support your highest dreams, may not support your highest goals. So, be careful who you share this with, and then you share with them, "Hey, what's causing me... [10:55] What Are You Committed to Changing? ...the most stress is my current work what's causing me. The most pain is at my current work. I know that I'm destined for more. I know that I can make more money, whatever it is, or maybe it's a relationship you're in or health or finances, one of those big ones. And then you actually share to that person, this is what I'm committed to changing." And you put a date on it by when I'm gonna change it. By this point on this day, it's so empowering. And here's the key. You tell that person, "And I'm doing this because I may not have the biggest, I may not have the biggest amount of love for myself right now, or I love myself enough right now to change this..." Whatever your degree of self-love is, you talk to the person who you're sharing with about the thing that you love, the most, the thing that's gonna be worth it for you when times get hard. [11:37] Curious Compassionate Inquiry And when you're confronted with your ego and when you're confronted with the things that are not making you change, I know you can feel this. It's like palpable - in order to change and let go of something that's hurting you. That scares you. You have to have the fuel from something that you love. Otherwise, what's the point.? What's the point of changing? What's the point of evolving if you're not connected to someone or something that you truly love? And then from that place, you have taken away the first part, the most important part of this EI2 process. The next part of the EI2 process is where you look at the people in your life that are triggering you the most, the experiences of your life that are triggering you the most and just your general way of being. So the way that this works is now that you've done the first part, you can move on to stage two. And in stage two, you're gonna ask yourself five big questions. In other words, five wise deep, and you do this through the CCI process. The CCI is Curious Compassionate Inquiry. Now, if I'm having an experience, like let's say for an example, that my partner is triggering me... [12:37] Healing Our Triggers & Calming the Tyrant Within For an example, a traditional one is where somebody leaves their clothes all over the floor, right? And so just in this example, we'll say, "God, my wife left her clothes all the floor. Again! What in the hell is wrong with her?" You notice that response that you and I get, or that any of us get when we're triggered by a partner, when we're triggered by life, when we're triggered by an event. Obviously that is something that comes from the mind. The mind is making up a story. And so here's how we go five wise, deep. And by the way, you can apply this to anything, right? It could be capital "T" trauma. It could be lowercase "t" trauma, or it could just be an event that's occurring for you in life. The first thing that you do, and you do the same thing where you grab a piece of paper and you actually script this out. [13:22] Really Get Curious About Your Inner Tyrant! So you've already done the first part with the EI2 process where you did the 10 and 10 circled each one and told a friend, and that was putting you in the momentum of this next stage. And this is a thing you can do at any time. You can do this 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 times a day in the beginning, and you might have to, and that's okay. But the first thing that you write down on your page is what am I thinking? What am I thinking? And remember, you're gonna be compassionate to yourself. This is the CCI. So it's curious, compassionate inquiry. Be curious right now - don't run right to the answer. Just write it down. What am I thinking? I'm thinking that I hate it when my partner leaves the socks on the floor. I hate it.when my partner does this. What are the thoughts that are running through my mind about this person's circumstance or experience or situation? [14:12] Are Your Tyrant Thoughts True? Write it down, "What is the story that my mind is telling me?" Um, my mind is telling me a story of (I'm writing it down with you right now.): My partner doesn't actually care about me and they're lazy and they don't care about my feelings and they know it pisses me off. And this totally sucks. And you know what? This is a deal breaker. I hate this. That's really good to get out. Then the next question you ask is, "Am I reliving the past?" So maybe in another relationship, you had somebody that left socks or clothes on the floor and that was one of the reasons why the relationship didn't work out. Keep being curious here, keep being compassionate in your inquiry. And then the last one is, "Am I projecting into the future?" Maybe when I write that down, I'm feeling like they're never gonna change. Next week... [14:59] Unpacking All of Your Tyrant Stories ...it's gonna be the same thing and keep going until it doesn't hurt anymore. Keep going. You can go five. You can go 10, but make sure you ask those exact questions in that order so that you get to the bottom of it all, where you just realize this has nothing to do with my partner. This has everything to do with the experience inside of me. And when I really tune in to this kaleidoscope lens, through this compassionate inquiry, through this CCI, I can start to make decisions from a solid beam, a solid column inside of me. And that is the emotional intelligence squared. Now that you've done the CCI, you know what your mind is thinking, you know, all the stories, you know, all the fabrications, you know all the bullshit. Now go to your heart. What is your heart feeling? [15:51] What Is Your Heart Feeling? Your heart is feeling sad. Your heart is feeling sad. It's directing you to grief, the emotion of grief. Maybe it's directing you to the emotion of despair, whatever it is, write that down. You know what your thoughts are thinking, cause you just did that. And now go to your soul, close your eyes, take a deep breath. And I want you to visualize all those thoughts that are running in your head. All the feelings, all the emotion that your heart is truly feeling. The thing that maybe you don't wanna share, cause it's really vulnerable. And then I want you to connect with God. I want you to connect with your soul and feel your soul, giving you a lesson, giving you something that you know is for your greatest good. So, let's do this process. In my mind I just did the CCI, the inquiry. "I know my partner loves me, but God, it pisses me off. It reminds me of my last relationship and it makes me feel like they don't love me." [16:49] Listening to Your Heart's Wisdom Now, go to the heart. When I don't feel loved, I feel alone. When I feel alone, I feel like someone might abandon me. Huh? There's wisdom. There. There's a deeper emotion there. Keep going. It's not about just the socks on the floor. Just the laundry on the floor. It's about the emotion, the subconscious emotion that is being experienced from the thoughts that are narrating by the tyrant. And then go a little bit deeper. Now go to this experience with God, with soul and tune in and understand that this event is neutral. Your partner is not on purpose, trying to be mean to you or trying to hurt you. Even if they are - now, this is your experience to go to them with the head, the heart and the soul and give them a realistic understanding of what's happening inside of you. [17:43] How to Share with Your Partner And you do it by non-violent communication. Here's how, "Hey babe, I just did my inquiry. And I noticed earlier this morning, the socks were on the floor again. And my mind was telling me all these stories like you don't care about me. You don't love me or you're lazy. And it was really intense. I mean, the thoughts I were having were projecting me into the future and making me ruminate about the past. But really what I wanna share with you is that when I see the laundry on the floor, it makes me feel sad. It makes me have an experience that I'm not loved. And when I'm not loved, I might be abandoned. And it's super vulnerable for me to share with this. And it's super vulnerable for me to share this with you right now, but that's the truth. I know that this is happening because my soul is telling me that this is a way that you and I can get deeper..." [18:29] Emotional Intelligence Squared "...and this is a way that you and I can be closer together. So can you do me a favor please from now on just pick up your laundry on the floor." Now, can you imagine if you gave your partner that type of inquiry? Oh my gosh. Way different than, "Pick up your fucking socks!" Right? The way that we experience ourselves and the way that we articulate our experience is everything. It is truly everything. Try this on for size today, tomorrow, this week. I hope you've enjoyed this section two and really gotten something from this EI2 process, emotional intelligence squared, where you did the first part, where you wrote down the 10 and 10, you circled them. You shared, and you took action on a specific date. Then you went through a process of CCI, curious, compassionate inquiry, where you went at least five wise deep, and you recorded everything. [18:55] Power from Peace and Courage And then you actually shared, you took it upon yourself to align in this third portion of the EI2 process. You aligned your thoughts, your head, your heart, and your soul. And then you shared, then you came with the wisdom. Then you came with the courage. Then you came with the peace. And that is powerful. When you have power from peace and courage, that can be trusted, but brute force power. When you're just yelling at your partner, it's just not integration. It's just not emotional integration. And there's no shame to this because the tyrant is very loud. Let's go to the third part of our video today of this solocast. [19:29] The Wellness Pentagon And this is the five sides of the Wellness Pentagon. So in this last portion of the cast, we're gonna talk about the mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial ways that we nourish ourself so that our nervous system, our biology can actually hold the load of doing the EI2 process and of understanding what this tyrant is actually telling us. In other words, if our conduit is dirty, if our physicality is loaded, if we're stressed out, if we're underslept, if we ourselves are over-stressed, it's going to be really challenging. Let alone, I think even impossible to love the tyrant inside of yourself, by doing this compassionate inquiry, by having curiosity. So let's begin. [20:02] The Power of Box Breathing The first aspect is the mind. The mind obviously feeds itself on thoughts. So if we want to calm down the mind, if we want to let the mind lose some weight, maybe the mind is obese. We have to give it a stimuli to do so. And so what we do is we do a conscious connected. And so we employ box breathing. Box breathing is powerful. It is what I learned from Mark Divine. It is what I've also seen Navy special warfare do before they go out into battle. It feels the same for you and I, whether we're with our spouse or in life or in battle, it's all the same. Box breathing is known to not just pull us over to the parasympathetic side of the nervous system, but also it's known to decrease cortisol, decrease stress hormones. And this is really key. When you're doing box breathing, I'm gonna show you how to do it. You're focused on your breath. That's all you're focused on. How to do Box Breathing When you're focused on your breath, you can start to bring in a calming mantra. My mantra is "I am loved. I am supported. I am on the right path." So let's do two rounds of the five-count box breathing to satisfy this mental construct that is wanting more, wanting more, but really it just wants a deep breath. Inhale for five through your nose. Fill your belly. Hold for five Exhale for five Hold for five Inhale nose for five Hold for five Exhale for five Hold for five [21:53] Grounding Ourselves Through the Breath Now imagine if you did that 10 times, 10 times, if you did a five count box breath, you are going to bring yourself to a place that is totally at peace and totally calm. And you can do this for free anywhere, anytime. We also go into depth. So you can use not just the box breath, but also the circular breath and many different things for your nervous system, to clear your stress with your breath. That's at breathwork.io. And by the way, if you're here on this video, you can just use this discount code. I give it to my friends, my family, or people like us who are interested in calming down our nervous system and that's PODCAST33. So you can get that at breathwork.io, just enter the code PODCAST33. So with this mental construct, calm down, we can bring in that mantra. [22:40] The Physical | Wellness Pentagon I've done my box breathing. I bring in the mantra that says, "I am loved. I am supported. I am on the right path." Now you can bring yourself to the physical. This is the next part of the Wellness Pentagon. The physical is so important because obviously, you know that it's important for you to move. So choose whatever you'd like. I'm not here to tell you how to work out or train. Get sweaty first. You can also do the sauna. In the sauna, there's very special heat shock proteins that are released by your body. These build emotional resilience, they're called hormetic stress or hormesis. Very fascinating. I'll leave a link right here in the show notes below this video. So you can learn more about hormesis, but we also get something from cold as well. And so as we're nourishing this physical lens, this physical part of our Pentagon, it's important to know that after your movement or your sauna, if you go right to the cold plunge, not only are you getting the heat shock proteins from the heats, which give you more immune response and give you better health... [23:38] Cold Plunge Benefits to Keep the Tyrant at Bay But now you're gonna get the cold shock proteins from the cold. I like the brand, Plunge. You can go to joshtrent.com/plunge. With the code, "WELLNESSFORCE" you get 150 bucks off a Plunge unit, which is amazing. Then when you're doing this and when you do the cold and the hot and you cycle that one, maybe even two times, I promise you, now that you've done the mental calming, you've done the physical calming. Now you're ready for the emotional. See people jump right to the emotional. They try to get their charge outta their body without getting their body to let go of the charge. You see the difference. It's like one of 'em is push. One of 'em is pull. So now that you've pulled the things out, that no longer serve you by doing your box breathing, your physicality. Now you can go to the emotional process. We can do a two part breath. We can also just go into another CCI. The curious, compassionate inquiry. [24:32] Two Part Breath & Strike Pose The two part breath looks and feels just like this. You can do it nasally. Or if you want to have the two part breath looks just like this. Notice. I have my hand on my heart. I have my hand on my stomach. That's allowing you to get that cry response. A lot of times, remember when you're a little kid or just people that cry, cause crying's normal. When you cry, you go like this, right? The two part breath is so powerful for letting go of emotions. And also you can do what's called a strike pose. So you get on the ground with, with your knee about shoulder width apart and you take your hands, just like this so that your fingers are together and the palms of your hands are down and you strike, you, put your hands over your head and you strike the pillow with a full body motion up and down. So that you're actually getting rid of the energy, getting rid of the anger that you may have in your system. [25:12] Getting Rid of Energy in Motion One of the best ways that you can nourish your emotional self is yes, doing the EI2 process going deep into what's happening for you, the head, the heart, the soul, but also sometimes we can be so overwhelmed by what's happening for us emotionally that we have to get the energy in motion out. We have to just get the energy out of our body. So yes, you can do the two part breath. You can do that. Just like I showed you for three minutes or five minutes and just allow what comes out to come out. Or if you're feeling really intense, you can go into that strike post. That is a big one. We talk about many of these things in the BREATHE program. Again, I've already given you the discount it's at breathwork.io (PODCAST33). [26:01] Centering After an Emotional Release with MitoZen I like to stack my breathwork with the tool from Mito Zen. This is Dr. John Lieurance's company and this has oxytocin and hoppe in it. So a lot of times after I do a big purge or release, I'll relax with this nasal spray. It is so powerful. I actually use it for breathwork practices as well, but you can get this joshtrent.com/mitozen. There's a code "WELLNESSFORCE." You get 10% off. The reason I like it the most is because after I've had the release, it helps me to reset. It helps me to actually be more in my center so I can calm down. And it actually gives me a little bit of a high. Now it's not the kind of high like psychedelics, but it is absolutely powerful. I totally recommend it. It is my go-to for emotional intelligence and for emotional release. [27:00] Cleaning Our Spiritual Lens + Understanding the Tyrant Within The next is our spiritual lens. So now that we've gone through the physical, the mental, the emotional, the spiritual is where we actually connect with that part of our soul. That part that connects to God. And we do that through either reading some type of scripture, doesn't have to be the Bible - I'm not a religious man - or some type of intelligence that you know is godlike or angelic. Maybe you could just do a dedicated prayer or a loving kindness meditation. This is a big one because when you sit still and want to put your hand on your heart and your stomach, maybe you just sit and do a loving kindness meditation. You just allow thoughts to come up that aren't loving and you let them go. When you do this, you actually start getting information from the collective, from the ether, whether you're scientific or spiritual, you know that there's lots of things out there that you don't understand and whatever created us all, whatever's gonna give you that spiritual connection because without spirit, you can't do anything. [28:00] Tools for Greater Spiritual Connection Whatever's gonna give you that spiritual connection. You can find that by being still. One of the ways I love to be still is this Feel Free product ($40 off with code "WELLNESS40"). It's a plant tonic. It's got really beautiful adaptogens in it. One of them is kava so it relaxes you. It also gives you a focused euphoria and I've found that after I've cleared my physicality after I've done my breathwork after I've purged emotionally when I really want to connect to my myself, the God in me and the God outside of me, I love, love, love to use this Feel Free. It's one of my most favorite tools, actually the Mito Zen spray and the Feel Free are like every single day. Actually, that's not true. The spray is more like three times a week. I don't do the spray every day, but the feel free is my go-to for connecting with the deeper parts of myself. So I can have that focused euphoria. And also you don't need this. You don't need the Feel Free to connect with God. I'm not sitting here saying you must have any of these tools. They just have helped me a lot more so I thought I'd share. [29:07] Build Greater Financial Health And the last one is financial. Many of us experience this anxiety about finances or depression from our epigenetics about finances. We can shift the story. And I know this. I came from welfare, I've been $75,000 in debt myself. I've had quite the money story. And here's what you do to fill your financial self. You ask yourself who do I know that I feel is wealthy and that has a life that I love? Who do I know that's wealthy and has a life that I love? Add your time for them. Add your time as value for them. So you might take an inventory of your phone or all the people in your community. And you might go to someone who's a mentor or somebody that you really think is doing both. Has a great life, has a life that you would love and has has wealth. And you ask them, "Hey, would you mind? I'm actually like in a process right now where I'm growing my own intelligence. I'm moving forward in my life. And I'm honestly sick of being poor. I'm done with the anxiety and depression that comes with being poor. And with being financially strapped, would you be able to allow me to volunteer for you?" And don't be surprised if they say, "No," it's okay. You can have maybe 10.  I guarantee you. If you ask 10 people, one of them is gonna say, "Yes," and you can just share with them. Your goal is to share with them, your dreams and let them know you'd love to volunteer. [29:32] The Beauty of Volunteering Your Heart Energy This is key. There's something so reciprocal about volunteering your heart energy, which is the most incredible thing connected to your time, which is a gift that time can never be replaced. So when you offer your time and you offer your heart to someone that is wealthy and also has a life that you feel like you would love, you can tell that they are embodying love in their life. That is gonna bring you closer to you saving money, you becoming more wealthy and get excited. Get excited about growing your own wealth regardless of your external circumstances. Now we just filled all the five sides of your Wellness Pentagon. You should feel incredibly nourished. Watch this entire video again, write down all of your notes. [31:18] Getting Closer to Your Wellness Goals You can also go to joshtrent.com/464. That's where everything here is laid out for you. All the discounts, all the resources, the BREATHE program, and everything we've talked about today. From my heart to yours, if anything, you moved 1% closer to being more emotionally intelligent by turning down the volume of this default mode network and giving this tyrant an outlet that lives inside of you. It's not about beating up the tyrant. It's not about being a tyrant. It's about recognizing that inside of me, inside of you, inside of us, there is always a tyrant cause to be human is to be a tyrant, to be on the path of emotional integration is to sometimes find that you need to love the tyrant inside of yourself. I know for me, this came on full strength recently in the vision quest. [31:55] How Do You Live Your Life Well? And if you're like me, you're on this path of constantly learning about yourself and constantly reflecting about, "How do I live my life well?" How do I be the person I know that I'm capable of? How do I step into my potential? And these are not terms that Tony Robbins speaks on a stage. These are feelings and experiences that you and I are feeling probably right now. Otherwise, you wouldn't be watching this video or listening to this podcast. So again, joshtrent.com/464. It is my wish. It is my desire that from this solocast, you have been able to get rid of the self-created stress so you can live better. You can have more courage. You can have more peace or vice versa. And if you did get something from this video, please drop in the comments below. If you're on YouTube or wherever you're watching this solocast. If you're listening on audio, you can always write to me. It's admin@wellnessforce.com. That's admin@wellnessforce.com. From my heart to yours, thank you for being here on this solocast. Stay tuned every week. We're gonna be releasing more solocasts so we can all dive in together and do the real work. Josh Trent saying goodbye. So until I see you again, I'm wishing you love and wellness. 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In this special replay (r/p) episode, Wellness + Wisdom Podcast Host and Wellness Force Media CEO, Josh Trent, shares how we can learn to love the tyrant within with tools including both the Curious Compassionate Inquiry Emotional Intelligence Squared (EI2) processes plus the Wellness Pentagon. In this solocast, you will learn: Your biggest narrative and how it is guiding you Our relationship with the default mode network Breathwork and how it keeps us anchored How to do a CCI - Curious Compassionate Inquiry Healing our triggers with the Emotional Intelligence Squared (EI2) process How to live your life by the Wellness Pentagon ☀️ Live Life Well from Sunrise to Sunset Save 20% with code "WELLNESSFORCE" on everyone's favorite Superfoods brand, ORGANIFI, including their Sunrise to Sunset Bundle with the best tasting Green, Red, and Gold Juice blends to make your day complete. Click HERE to order your Organifi today.

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Meditation on Breath Awareness   Rena guided the group through a meditation focused on breath awareness. She invited the participants to observe the temperature and fullness of their breath, follow its path in and out of the body, and then broaden their focus to the surrounding room and the overall environment. Rena emphasized the gift of life that the breath is, noting that it nourishes the body and offers opportunities for choice and growth, provided for each individual in every moment by Hashem. She ended the session with a final deep breath, encouraging participants to recognize that they can return to this practice throughout the day for relaxation and calm.

Continuing from the previous episode.. Lets about more about Breath Awareness in Meditation. -Source: Mindfulness for beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onedarkuniverse/support