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 one’s life. 🌿🧘‍♀️

Chapters:

⚙️00:00:00 Introduction and Technical Glitches

📚00:00:25 Meet Ann Swanson, Author and Yoga Therapist

🧘‍♀️00:00:51 Ann's Journey with Yoga and Meditation

💪00:02:41 Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise

🧠00:04:05 The Science Behind Muscle Relaxation

🌅00:06:20 Mindfulness and Meditation in Daily Life

🔮00:09:14 The Future of Mindfulness Practices

🧘‍♂️00:10:20 Personal Meditation Experiences

🌍00:11:30 The Human Condition and Meditation

💞00:15:32 Energy Transfer and Relationships

💪00:20:14 Self-Empowerment Through Meditation

📚00:21:25 Learning Meditation: A Skill Like Reading

😂00:21:59 A Funny Podcast Story

⏳00:26:10 The Power of a One-Minute Meditation

🙏00:31:20 Meditation and Prayer: Different Paths, Same Goal

💖00:36:50 The Importance of Self-Love and Authenticity

🌏00:40:56 Combining Eastern and Western Practices

🎬00:43:03 Wrapping Up and Future Plans

About Ann Swanson:

I dealt with anxiety so extreme I’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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