Podcasts about meditation without really trying

#150: Chris shares his top 10 learnings from the last year of All the Hacks, which include key takeaways for building confidence, valuing your time, learning the skill of spending, being responsible for your health, and much more. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/2023-takeaways Partner Deals Athletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off Gelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealth Long Angle: Join a free private community for high net worth investors For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals Resources Mentioned Outsource Assistants: Oceans XYZ Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 Books: Peter Attia: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity Matt Higgins: Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential Recipe Manager: Paprika Green Chef: 60% off + free shipping for healthy and delicious meal kits Anyday: 15% off non-toxic microwave cookware (use HACKS15 for 15% off at checkout) Sahil Bloom's The Personal Annual Review Template Full Show Notes (02:26) Takeaway #1: Everyone Can Build More Confidence (06:49) Takeaway #2: Kindness Is So Important (10:38) Takeaway #3: Value Your Time (15:03) Takeaway #4: Learn the Skill of Spending (17:55) Takeaway #5: There Are So Many Paths to Happiness and Success (19:53) Takeaway #6: We Are Responsible for Our Health (26:02) Takeaway #7: Eating Well Can Be Much Easier (29:41) Takeaway #8: You Control Your Life (33:53) Takeaway #9: Ditch Plan B (35:53) Takeaway #10: Take Time to Reflect Episodes Mentioned #97: Optimizing Your Health: Diagnostic Tests, Choosing a Doctor, Sleep, Longevity, Inflammation and More with Jordan Shlain #98: Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Increase Productivity and Live the Life You Want with Dan Martell #99: Top Ways to Make This Year Amazing and Seven Simple Questions for Your Annual Review with Sahil Bloom #105: Overcoming Fear, Processing Failure, and Why Having a Plan B Holds You Back with Matt Higgins #109: Living a Happier Life, Saying No, and Prioritizing Goals with Derek Sivers #116: Simplify Decision Making, Reduce Stress and Improve Your Life with Sahil Bloom #118: Unleashing the Power of Kindness, Self-Awareness, and Passion with Gary Vaynerchuk #119: Building Wealth Through Boring Businesses and Other Contrarian Ways To Live and Invest with Codie Sanchez #122: Cooking at Home: Delicious Food Made Easy with David Chang #123: Traveling to Save Money, Betting on Yourself, and Streamlining Life Decisions with Nuseir Yassin #126: Reduce Stress, Relax Your Mind and Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying with Light Watkins #130: The Art of Confidence: Find It, Grow It and Use It to Your Advantage with Aziz Gazipura #133: Mastering Cash Flow: Tracking Spending to Boost Savings and 10+ Hacks to Spend Less #139: Think Faster, Talk Smarter and Excel at Spontaneous Conversation with Matt Abrahams #141: The Spectrum of Financial Independence and Tools to Track Your Progress with Brad Barrett #145: Fitness and Mental Strength with Robin Arzón Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#126: Light Watkins joins Chris to delve into the world of meditation, unraveling common misconceptions, while exploring various methods to integrate meditation into your daily routine and stay consistent without trying too hard. They share insightful hacks to stay present, prioritize actions and find your purpose. They also dive into topics such as happiness, accountability and minimalism, in addition to revealing must-visit spots in Mexico City. Light Watkins (@lightwatkins) is a meditation coach and thought leader who has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies around the world on the topics of wellness, purpose, and enlightened leadership. He has written many books about meditation and developed the concept of ‘Spiritual Minimalism', which he discusses in his newly released book 'Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life'. Light is also the host of The Light Watkins Show. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/effortless-meditation Partner Deals Eight Sleep: $150 off the Eight Sleep Pod to cool, heat, track, & sleep better Masterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlist DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix Resources Mentioned Light Watkins: Website | Instagram | Podcast Light's Books: Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life Knowing Where to Look: 108 Daily Doses of Inspiration Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying The Inner Gym - The My Intent Edition: A 30-Day Workout For Strengthening Happiness Dr. Herbert Benson's book: The Relaxation Response Mexico City Recommendations: Airbnb in La Condesa Parks, Cafes & Restaurants near Parque México Churros from Churrería El Moro Cafe: Canopia Full Show Notes (01:30) What People Are Getting Wrong about Starting Meditation (04:15) The Scientific Impact of the Minimalistic Approach (06:33) The Relaxation Response Explained (09:31) How to Meditate Consistently without Trying Too Hard (15:55) The Process to Get Started on Meditation (18:46) How to Navigate Your Thoughts during Meditation (21:11) Using Your Heart Voice As Your Internal GPS (21:50) Tips for Paying Attention or Prioritizing (24:41) Hacks for Being More Present (29:02) Happiness: Looking for Happiness vs. Feeling It (33:49) Transitioning to Doing Something You Love (42:42) How to Prioritize Actions to Make Your Life Better (46:09) The Minimum Commitment to Make Meditation a Habit (47:37) Different Ways to Stay Accountable (49:21) Benefits of Being a Minimalist (56:15) The Minimalist Approach to Working Out (01:00:13) Light's Mexico City Recommendations Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.

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

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

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

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

How to Find Your Daily Inspiration with Light Watkins When you feel stuck, how do you move forward? Where do you find the inner strength to be open and present to moments of daily inspiration ? Most of the time, the answer already lies within yourself. Once you stop worrying about the future or going over the past, you become immersed in the present and discover that inspiration is everywhere. In this episode, we have Light Watkins, the author of Knowing Where To Look: 108 Daily Doses of Inspiration. He teaches us how to find our daily inspiration in the most mundane of experiences. When we take that first step into the unknown, creativity becomes a little bit easier to unlock. Light encourages us to embrace discomfort and build habits until they become reflex.  If you want to learn how to conquer your inner doubts and find that lightbulb moment, this episode is for you. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Learn how to stay present and pay attention to avoid missing your moment of daily inspiration. Discover and apply Light's tricks to get unstuck. Develop a healthier relationship with social media. Resources Connect with Light: Website | Instagram | Twitter The Happiness Insiders Knowing Where to Look: 108 Daily Doses of Inspiration by Light Watkins Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying by Light Watkins Light's TED Talk: Debunking the 5 Most Common Meditation Myths Malcolm Gladwell's TED Talk: Choice, happiness, and spaghetti sauce I've had the privilege of talking to Light before on Radically Loved Radio: Episode 159: How to Bliss More Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies on the Radically Loved website! FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at com, and I'll send it right away! Episode Highlights Moments of Daily Inspiration Light recalled meeting a friend who only had a blurry picture of his dog to remember it by. It was then that he realized that what's insignificant to him can be a meaningful memory to another. Everyone has a story. When you peel back the layers and go beyond the surface, you can find a deeper and beautiful meaning. To prepare for his book, Light practiced writing short stories every day. But when he runs out of topics, he meditates, and inspiration strikes. It's impossible to run out of creativity because creativity generates further creativity. The simple act of showing up can give you that lightbulb moment. Getting Unstuck Through Daily Inspiration A powerful way to get inspired is to practice gratitude. Identify five to ten things that you're grateful for at the moment. If you can't find anything you're thankful for, move your body and be aware of the physical sensations. Try to embed this habit. When you stay grounded in the present instead of regretting your past or worrying about the future, you become more receptive to the richness of the human experience. Staying grounded in the present allows you to discover the world is screaming to be noticed by you. Building the Habit It's essential to cultivate the habit of showing up for yourself. The real challenge starts when other obligations get in the way, and it's no longer convenient to stick to your original plan. Through pure repetition, Light learned how to build habits. Start now, and even finding daily inspiration will become second nature to you in no time. In the face of setbacks, Light pressed on and ended up producing your own masterpiece. Being nervous and afraid are prerequisites for inspiration. Don't run away, but lean into that. Seeing Through Social media is a highlight reel of other people's carefully curated lives. It's not real. In modeling, he discovered that stylists go to great lengths to make the clothes look tailored to the person in the catalog. There's no point in comparing ourselves to someone else's highlight reel. It prevents us from living in the present moment and appreciating the good things we have. The Right Balance Social media platforms like Instagram embody society's narcissistic tendencies. The first step to cultivate a healthier relationship with social media is to be fully honest with yourself. Identify what part of you is attracted to that platform and what you can do about it. It may not be possible to quit social media completely, but you can learn to pick your poison and choose your battles. Making Art We have a choice to pit ourselves endlessly against other people on social media or focus our energies on making art. Hip-hop culture is an example of people converting difficult life experiences into beautiful and artistic expressions. If you have something in your life to complain about, try and ask yourself, "What's beautiful about this experience, and how can I express it?" If we are willing to take a moment to reflect, it becomes easier to identify the feeling that we're called to express within our lived experience. Our Inner Child We want to grow up into someone that is the full expression of ourselves. But we usually lose our way and suppress that part of ourselves when we grow up. In Light's podcast, he asks guests their favorite childhood activity and discovers that their calling as an adult is linked to that formative experience. When we lose our early purpose, it is our job as adults to peel back the layers and find our true selves. The confluence of areas in your life where you're not honest with yourself and where you are authentic is where you find your true purpose. Freedom in Choice-lessness The scariest part is just before you start. But once you take that first step, the fear gives way to strategy and logistics. There's freedom in lack of choice. When we have too many options, we tend to get paralyzed. But when you're pushed into a corner and only have one choice, you focus your energy and resources on that. Whatever your version of “the opposite” is, lean into that. Explore what makes you uncomfortable or fearful. Only then will you find yourself. Taking a leap of faith is not a single act but a lifestyle. Tune in to the full episode to discover how Light feels radically loved! 5 Powerful Quotes from this Episode [12:28] “When you're not in the present, you're going to miss so much richness, so much of the sentience of just everything all around you all the time that is transmitting messages and communicating with you and really just screaming to be noticed by you.” [16:21] “The real commitment doesn't even start until the original plan goes out the window. And that's when you really start to see what you're made of.” [20:39] “I think nervousness and being afraid, in a good way, is one of the prerequisites for inspiration. So don't talk yourself out of it because you're nervous. Lean into that.” [34:09] “Whatever is going to expose how you're lying to yourself, the areas of your life where you're not being honest with yourself, and where you can be more authentic. The confluence of those two areas is where you're going to find your purpose.” [39:55] “Through exploring those areas that make you uncomfortable, you'll find comfort and discomfort and then you'll find that fear that tends to stop most of us most of the time, it won't be an issue for you anymore. And you'll find yourself.” About Light Light Watkins is an accomplished meditation teacher and bestselling author of Knowing Where to Look. A highly sought-after keynote speaker, he has delivered more than 500 wellness themed-talks since 2007. Light founded and hosted the sober social event, The Shine. In The Shine spotlights individuals that have overcome the odds to start movements for social good. He is also the host of "At the End of the Tunnel,” a weekly inspirational podcast. To learn more about Light, visit his website or connect with him on Instagram and Twitter. Make sure to check out the newly launched “The Happiness Insiders” community.    This episode is brought to you by BiOptimizers Go to magbreakthrough.com/radicallyloved Code radicallyloved10   This episode brought to you by  Betterhelp Enjoy 10% off your first month by using code Discount code LOVED will be automatically applied. https://www.betterhelp.com/loved Enjoy the Podcast? If you felt radically loved from listening to this podcast, subscribe and share it with the people you love! Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. Help us reach more people, make them feel loved, and find their daily inspiration. 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This episode explores how inspiration, mindset, and being present can all immediately improve your quality of life, along with a discussion of how meditation can bring more happiness. My guest is Light Watkins, and he has spent years teaching thousands of people how to meditate, along with being an author of books that focus on making happiness, meditation, and inspiration attainable. Don't worry if you don't meditate because there is knowledge in this episode for everyone to improve their life immediately. You're going to want to stay on until the very end to catch all of the tips. What you'll learn: -The importance of listening to your inner voice -The power of inspiration -The power and utility of present moment awareness -The importance of managing stress -The value of personal and lifestyle habits -Improving your relationship with meditation Resources: Knowing Where to Look: 108 Daily Doses of Inspiration by Light Watkins: https://www.amazon.com/Knowing-Where-Look-Daily-Inspiration/dp/168364770X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3C0BMX8VMCF4T&dchild=1&keywords=knowing+where+to+look+light+watkins&qid=1625567572&sprefix=knowing+where+to+look%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-3 Bliss More: ow two Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying by Light Watkins: https://www.amazon.com/Bliss-More-Succeed-Meditation-Without/dp/0399180354/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1516296647&sr=1-1 How to connect with Light: https://instagram.com/lightwatkins https://twitter.com/lightwatkins https://lightwatkins.com About Light Watkins: Light Watkins first began attending yoga and meditation classes in the late 1990s in New York City while working as a fashion model. In 2003, after a chance encounter with a very gifted meditation teacher, Light felt inspired to become a meditation teacher himself. He apprenticed with his teacher for several years in Los Angeles, and in 2007, he joined his teacher in India to be trained in the ancient ways of teaching meditation. Since 2007, Light has personally taught thousands of people from all walks of life how to enjoy a daily meditation practice in a self-sufficient way, and he's positively impacted many more practitioners through his books, videos, and popular TEDx talk on the 5 Most Common Meditation Myths. Light facilitates workshops and retreats around the world, and gives talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation. He's written two bestsellers: The Inner Gym: A 30-Day Workout for Strengthening Happiness (L&G Publishing, 2015), and Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying (Random House, 2018). His current book, Knowing Where to Look: 108 Daily Doses of Inspiration (Sounds True, 2021), is based on the popular daily inspirational email that Light has been sending out each morning since 2016. Reviews mean a lot in this podcast world, so if you like what you heard, please go to https://ratebetterpodcast.com to leave a review.

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

How to Tap into Your Gut Intuition and Tune Out Society’s Noise and Expectations | This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market and BiOptimizers.We’re all on our own paths of learning which inner voice to follow. There’s usually the one urging us to take the easy option, but there’s also the (often quieter) inner voice nudging us to stretch ourselves and take on a challenge. Have you ever felt a little scared but also excited about a new endeavor? That inner guide is trying to help you grow. Like everything in life, it can take some time and practice to be in touch with our intuition and benefit from it. But just like with working out, we have to get a little uncomfortable and put in the energy if we want to get stronger—it’s true for both body and mind. This week on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru has a thoughtful conversation with our friend Light Watkins, all about finding that inner guide, sharing inspiration, reframing our perception of good and bad, and giving ourselves permission to let things go. Light has been operating in the meditation space since 1998, first as a practitioner, then as an apprentice to his Vedic Meditation teacher, and finally as a teacher himself. Prior to the pandemic, he was traveling the world from a single backpack giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation, as well as leading popular meditation trainings and retreats. Light is the author of The Inner Gym: A 30-Day Workout for Strengthening Happiness, Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying, and his most recent book, Knowing Where to Look: 108 Doses of Daily Inspiration.In this episode, we dive into: -Why money, relationships, and the pursuit of success can be three of the best spiritual teachers (12:50) -Perception and how we respond to situations (14:50) -How to tap into your inner guide (24:52) -What inspired Light to shed his life’s possessions and become a nomad (33:24) -The illusion of discipline (36:58) -Dhru’s gratitude exercise (49:40) -Why letting go of something is harder than holding on (1:23:05) -Why it’s so difficult to tap into our intuition (1:43:26) -Lights approach to meditation (1:50:47) -How to start taking action on your purpose (1:56:47)Also mentioned in this episode:-Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying by Light Watkins - https://www.lightwatkins.com/challenge-Meditation Takes You Deeper Than Sleep with Light Watkins - https://drhyman.com/blog/2018/07/26/the-broken-brain-podcast-meditation-takes-you-deeper-than-sleep-with-light-watkins-13/For more on Light Watkins you can follow him on Instagram @LightWatkins, on Twitter @LightWatkins, and through his website https://www.lightwatkins.com/. Listen to his podcast, At The End Of The Tunnel at https://www.lightwatkins.com/tunnel. Get his book, Knowing Where to Look: 108 Doses of Daily Inspiration at https://www.lightwatkins.com/knowing. For more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram @dhrupurohit, on Facebook @dhruxpurohit, on Twitter @dhrupurohit, and on YouTube @dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at (302) 200-5643 or click here https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit.Interested in joining The Dhru Purohit Podcast Facebook Community? Submit your request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/.This episode is brought to you by Thrive Market and BiOptimizers.Thrive Market makes it so easy to stay stocked with healthy ingredients. Right now, Thrive is offering all my listeners an amazing deal. When you sign up for a new membership, you will receive a free gift. And, any time you spend more than $49, you’ll get free carbon-neutral shipping from one of their zero-waste warehouses. Go to thrivemarket.com/dhru to sign-up. If I had to pick one supplement that has made the biggest difference in my overall health, it would be magnesium. I personally started taking magnesium to help with my sleep, especially when I travel, and it’s been a game changer. But I don’t take just any old magnesium, I take BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough. It contains 7 different forms of magnesium, which all have different functions in the body. I haven’t found anything else like it on the market. Right now, BiOptimizers is offering my community a few special bundles, just head over to https://magbreakthrough.com/dhru, with code DHRU10. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Teresa Przetocki works with companies to help them implement corporate wellness as a business strategy. Teresa is on a mission to create thriving communities within the workplace and she shares real-time examples of how to include mindfulness into employee wellness programs. Teresa is founder and CEO of C&P Wellness Consultants. She's a board certified public health professional, a certified Well Coaches Health and Wellness Coach and she holds her Masters in public health. Contact Info Company: CP Wellness Consultants Website: www.CPWellnessConsultants.com Social Media: @TeresaPrzetocki Most Influential Person My Grandmother and also my Husband Effect on Emotions Oh, that's a really good question. So I would say that mindfulness allows me to put a separation between my emotions. So we're very emotional beings and sometimes we let emotions kind of override us and we think, oh, I'm feeling this way so this is all of my reality right now. I think what mindfulness really has this amazing capacity to do is to bring awareness to it, but then put a separation into it. So then you can look at it non-judgmentally and really say, hey, I'm feeling this way, you know, what does that mean or, hey, I'm feeling this way. And just let it, let it be. Thoughts on Breathing So I've been trying to meditate, I would say a good three years now and I'm excited to get to your book recommendations because I have a great book for you that I want you to actually read. And then I'd actually like to hear what you have to say about it after you read it. But I'm. So whenever you hear of mindfulness or meditation, the first thing that any kind of teacher has said is go to your breath. So I, in my personal experience, have found this to be incredibly easy. It refocuses you, it's always accessible and it just automatically calms me. One of the things that I do with breathing is I like to count to 10 or 20. When you breathe in, it's one breathe out. It's two. And so I normally go to either 10 or 20 and then restart it and I try to do that for a good five to 10 minutes. Suggested Resources Book: Conversations With God by Neale Donald Walsch Book: Bliss More: How To Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying by Light Watkins App: Gratitude 365

Light Watkins has been active in the meditation space since 1998, first as a practitioner, then as an apprentice to his Vedic Meditation teacher, and finally as a teacher himself. He now travels the world giving talks on happiness, mindfulness, inspiration, and meditation. He writes books and articles on meditation and happiness. He lead sold-out meditation trainings and retreats, and produces The Shine, a global pop-up inspirational variety show with a mission to inspire. He also sends out a daily inspirational email each morning called The Daily Dose of Inspiration.   Quotes To Remember: “The most important thing is learning how to meditate in a way that feels right to you.” “We need to get meditation out of the chore category.” “It’s better to meditate for 15 minutes a day than it is to do 2 hours on a Saturday.” “Crossing your legs is not gonna enhance the experience nor is sitting with your back straight.” What You’ll Learn: Finding the Right Time to Meditate Minimum Time for Daily Meditation Finding The Right Meditation Posture Building the Bliss That You Got From a Meditation How Meditation Increases Happiness   Key Links From The Show: Light’s Site David Goggin’s Site The 40% Rule   Recommended Books: Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying by Light Walkins The Alchemyst by Michael Scott Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie   Support Breakthrough Success On Patreon Please consider supporting Breakthrough Success on Patreon. I publish five episodes per week which I carefully prepare for, and I choose to not run ads in my podcast to enhance the listener experience. I offer my patrons various perks, and even a donation as small as $1/mo would make a big difference for growing and maintaining Breakthrough Success. You can support Breakthrough Success by going here.

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

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

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

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