

Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health
Mark Bunn
An enlightening insight into the timeless (forgotten) wisdoms of health, happiness and higher consciousness.
Based on Ayurveda/Ayurvedic Medicine (Maharishi Ayurveda) and the time-tested Eastern, traditional and indigenous medicine traditions ... and backed up by the latest Western health-science.
Focuses on the ‘higher levels’ of health and wellness, the new spirituality and consciousness coming to the planet and the Vedic wisdom of ‘higher states of human consciousness’ and how we can access and live them.
Many episodes are based on Mark’s three-time best-selling book ‘Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health’ and its next instalment (Book Two).
Common topics include an Ayurvedic or ancient wisdom view of popular health recommendations today e.g. Tim Ferriss Slow-Carb Diet, Wim Hof Ice baths, high intensity interval training - HIIT, intermittent fasting.
Also includes timeless Ayurvedic knowledge of Dharma (our Higher Purpose), Body-Types and Doshas, Daily and Seasonal Routines, Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness and More.
More background at markbunn.com.au
Based on Ayurveda/Ayurvedic Medicine (Maharishi Ayurveda) and the time-tested Eastern, traditional and indigenous medicine traditions ... and backed up by the latest Western health-science.
Focuses on the ‘higher levels’ of health and wellness, the new spirituality and consciousness coming to the planet and the Vedic wisdom of ‘higher states of human consciousness’ and how we can access and live them.
Many episodes are based on Mark’s three-time best-selling book ‘Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health’ and its next instalment (Book Two).
Common topics include an Ayurvedic or ancient wisdom view of popular health recommendations today e.g. Tim Ferriss Slow-Carb Diet, Wim Hof Ice baths, high intensity interval training - HIIT, intermittent fasting.
Also includes timeless Ayurvedic knowledge of Dharma (our Higher Purpose), Body-Types and Doshas, Daily and Seasonal Routines, Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness and More.
More background at markbunn.com.au
Episodes
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Jun 16, 2021 • 47min
Mens's Health with Ayurveda & Yoga #58
Explore Men's Health & wellbeing, male bonding, male camaraderie, success & more from the perspective of Ayurveda, ayurvedic medicine and yoga with First Light Living coach, Geoff McKenzie from Vancouver, Canada. Discover why it's so important for men to connect with each other, to share their highs and lows & embrace vulnerability. Learn simple tips to start on the road to better health as well as what 'partners' can do to encourage this process.

Feb 8, 2021 • 47min
The Ayurvedic Morning Routine: How to start your day for health & happiness (#57)
Morning routines are all the rage in productivity and performance circles today. Ayurveda however has promoted a morning routine for thousands of years based on optimal health. Learn the ideal morning practices to maximise health and longevity, incl; tongue scraping, nasya, sun gazing, gandusha (oil pulling), oil gargling, meditation, exercise, Surya namaska (Sun salutes), stool analysis (eating your breakfast or dinner while listening not recommended!) , Abhyanga (self oil massage) , yoga asanas, pranayama breathing and more. * Don't worry, it won't take you until dinner time to complete! #Ayurveda #Ayurvedicmedicine #morningroutine #Dinacharya #tonguescraping #nasya #abhyanga #longevity

Feb 1, 2021 • 30min
Your Quantum Mindset: How To Effortlessly Get More Of What You Want (#56)
The Quantum world is where the most powerful forces for evolution and change exist. Our mindset determines whether we achieve our dreams, goals, desires (or not). In this episode, Rick Thompson, Author of The Quantum Mindset outlines what's possible when we change our mindset from the Quantum reality. Learn why having goals from the conscious level of thinking usually results in failure and how we need to access the subconscious mind to make real change and bring our deepest desires to fulfillment. #QuantumMindset #RickThompson #QuantumPhysics #Subconsciousmind #Quantumreality #TheQuantumMindset

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Jan 13, 2021 • 29min
Breath 3: The Simple Steps to Significantly Improve your Breathing (#55)
Discover three practical breathing exercises to enhance your control pause or B.O.L.T Score, crucial for your breathing health. Learn how every five-second improvement can boost overall well-being. Delve into the fascinating world of nasal breathing and mouth taping, along with safe breath holds that rebalance internal chemistry. Explore the calming effects of box breathing for stress relief and focus. Plus, get a sneak peek into an upcoming online course that dives into ancient pranayama techniques!

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Dec 23, 2020 • 36min
Breath Pt 2: Chewing, Mewing & Breathing Posture (#54)
Discover the significance of proper breathing posture and how it influences overall health. Learn about the three main causes of airway obstruction, including the roles of chewing and 'mewing.' Dive into the lost art of chewing and its impact on jaw strength and facial structure. Understand the importance of posture in airway function and how tongue positioning affects it. Mark provides practical tips and homework for improving your breathing, along with intriguing insights from James Nestor's research. Transform your health one breath at a time!

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Dec 2, 2020 • 35min
Breath 1: The New Science of an Ancient Wisdom (#53)
Discover the transformative power of breath and its potential to revolutionize health. Learn how carbon dioxide helps oxygenate tissues, and the surprising effects of varied breathing techniques. Explore ancient practices like pranayama that align with modern science, and uncover the stark differences between mouth and nasal breathing. Find out how poor breathing may contribute to anxiety, and get practical tips like mouth taping and 5.5-second breathing exercises to boost well-being and athletic performance.

Oct 31, 2020 • 48min
The Science of Protection - CEO & Business Leader Health (#52)
Mark is joined by Raamon Newman - CEO of New Mavericks Global Consulting LA and Sara Diehl - Empire Coaching Colombus OH - looking at how business leaders (and indeed anyone leading a family, sporting group or business) can protect themselves and their team in these turbulent times. Learn how things like raising your level of coherence, purification and developing spontaneous right action are the keys to future business success & avoid the mistakes many business leaders make. All based on the great new book, The Science of Protection. #raamonnewman #newmavericks #ceohealth #saradiehl #ceos #leadership #leaders

Oct 19, 2020 • 49min
The Incredible Power of Journalling (#51)
Join Mark and Sam Makhoul - founder of Upgrade Your Life - as they explore Sam's brilliant Insights into Journalling. Learn how many of the world's top performers use it as a performance hack & peak productivity strategy and how you can use it as a form of positive psychology and promoting optimal mental health (Discover how it can help reduce anxiety & negative emotions). In Sam's words, "Its therapy... that doesn't cost you a cent. " #Journalling #SamMakhoul #Productivityhacks #PositivePsychology #MentalHealth #Anxiety

Sep 28, 2020 • 50min
Kerwin Rae's Unstoppable. Intermittent Fasting, Meditation & Sun Gazing (#50)
The incredible Kerwin Rae - Australia's leading Business strategist with millions of followers worldwide interwiews Mark on all things Intermittent fasting (including the dangers not commonly discussed), meditation for peak performance and Sun Gazing. It includes Kerwin's own remarkable experiences and benefits + him digging into Mark's AFL football career and his personal journey to Ayuvedic Medicine and the natural Eastern Health Sciences. Fascinating and fun. Show notes = kerwinrae.com #KerwinRae #KerwinRaePodcast #TM #TrancendentalMeditation #SunGazing #IntermittentFasting #Fasting

Sep 18, 2020 • 55min
Mental Health, Covid & The Phase Transition to Higher Consciousness (#49)
Sam Makhoul from 'Upgrade your Life' interviews Mark on RUOK Day discussing all things mental health, economic shifts, astrology and how we can help those suffering most. Hear Marks surprising answer to the question of what people struggling during COVID can do to improve their emotional health. Learn about the phase transition of world consciousness and how despite the difficult time at present, a big shift towards greatest spirituality, peace and harmony in the world is underway. #Mentalhealth #emotionalhealth #mentalhealthtips #sammakhoul #consciousness #veda #Vedic #astrology