Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee Meditation and Mindfulness Made Easy: The Very Best Tips #115
Jun 3, 2020
In this insightful discussion, Danny Penman, an award-winning author whose breathing practice aided his recovery from a paragliding accident, shares transformative mindfulness tips. Sanjay Rawal, a documentary filmmaker, highlights how a mindful approach can enhance movement, referencing his film on a 3,100-mile race. Light Watkins, a meditation teacher, emphasizes the health benefits of consistent meditation, encouraging listeners to embrace imperfections in their practice. Together, they inspire a journey toward improved well-being through meditation and mindfulness.
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Paragliding Accident
- Danny Penman used a breathing meditation after a paragliding accident.
- It helped manage excruciating pain despite having no painkillers.
Simple Breathing Meditation
- Focus on the sensations of breathing: chest/stomach rising, shoulders moving.
- This simple mindfulness meditation calms the nervous system by influencing the parasympathetic nervous system.
Breathing as Information
- Breathing deeply and slowly tells your brain that everything is okay.
- This can 'hack' the stress response, counteracting messages of panic.