Monday Jun 17, 2024

Finding Calm Amidst Chaos with Ann Swanson | Video

In this episode of The Tragedy Academy Podcast, host Jay Hicks welcomes Ann Swanson, a yoga therapist and author. They dive into the challenges of finding calm amidst chaos, with Ann sharing her journey with yoga and meditation. The conversation touches on these practices' physical and mental benefits, practical tips for incorporating mindfulness into everyday life, and the importance of self-care. Ann even provides a quick guided meditation to help listeners release tension. This episode emphasizes the significance of mental health and how small, mindful moments can transform oneโ€™s life. ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ

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Chapters:

โš™๏ธ00:00:00 Introduction and Technical Glitches

๐Ÿ“š00:00:25 Meet Ann Swanson, Author and Yoga Therapist

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ00:00:51 Ann's Journey with Yoga and Meditation

๐Ÿ’ช00:02:41 Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise

๐Ÿง 00:04:05 The Science Behind Muscle Relaxation

๐ŸŒ…00:06:20 Mindfulness and Meditation in Daily Life

๐Ÿ”ฎ00:09:14 The Future of Mindfulness Practices

๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™‚๏ธ00:10:20 Personal Meditation Experiences

๐ŸŒ00:11:30 The Human Condition and Meditation

๐Ÿ’ž00:15:32 Energy Transfer and Relationships

๐Ÿ’ช00:20:14 Self-Empowerment Through Meditation

๐Ÿ“š00:21:25 Learning Meditation: A Skill Like Reading

๐Ÿ˜‚00:21:59 A Funny Podcast Story

โณ00:26:10 The Power of a One-Minute Meditation

๐Ÿ™00:31:20 Meditation and Prayer: Different Paths, Same Goal

๐Ÿ’–00:36:50 The Importance of Self-Love and Authenticity

๐ŸŒ00:40:56 Combining Eastern and Western Practices

๐ŸŽฌ00:43:03 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

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About Ann Swanson:

I dealt with anxiety so extreme Iโ€™d pass out, chronic pain since my teens, and debilitating perfectionism. Listen, if I can meditate, anyone can. Now, I help busy people with busy minds meditate using science-backed practices that work. My first book, *Science of Yoga*, has sold over half a million copies, and my second book was just released. I collaborated with a Harvard meditation researcher and a New York Times illustrator to write *Meditation for the Real World*. I'm excited to teach your audience how to cross meditation off their to-do list and, instead, integrate realistic practices into their lives! You don't have to sit in silence on the floor for 20 minutes a day; even one-minute meditations can make a surprising and immediate difference!

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