The Tim Ferriss Show #848: From Stress to Stillness — Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry Shukman
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Jan 19, 2026 Explore the transformative power of meditation with insights from Zen Master Henry Shukman. Learn how stress is universal, and discover counterintuitive techniques to embrace it rather than fight it. Experience guided practices that enhance body awareness and help identify physical sensations linked to stress. Henry offers gentle methods to soften and accept those feelings, promoting patience and self-kindness. Finally, find warmth and well-being, even amid difficult emotions, giving you a toolkit for lasting calm.
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Allow Stress By Including It
- The meditative approach to stress is to allow and include it rather than trying to eliminate it.
- Allowing stress shifts your relationship to it and reduces its power over you.
Personal Transformation Through Meditation
- Henry Shukman shared that meditation transformed how he handled stress after starting at about age 25.
- His personal experience frames meditation as a practical remedy for chronic stress.
Begin With Posture And Three Breaths
- Sit comfortably, adjust your posture, and close or lower your eyes to begin the practice.
- Use three deep breaths, holding briefly, then let the breath return to its natural rhythm.