Finding quality time to practice daily meditation techniques might not be easy in an ever-busy world we find ourselves in. The good news? You don’t need hours or even much experience to benefit from a daily practice of meditation.
Being able to bring awareness to your breath and refocus your attention on the present moment can help you manage stress, reduce anxiety, improve your breathing, and feel more energized; and meditation podcasts can help you with that.
These podcasts are filled with guided meditations, inspirational quotes, and expert interviews on topics related to yoga, health, stress, breathing, and so much more. Whatever your needs are, there is something for everyone in these top picks:
#1.Happy Place
The host of this podcast is Wim Hof, a man known for his superhuman feats of withstanding extreme temperatures, breaking world records, and running barefoot marathons over deserts and ice fields while maintaining a stable body temperature.
And even though he has been called controversial in his enthusiasm for cold showers, and controlled breathing to enhance general health and well-being, Wim rarely embraces the criticism of scientists and skeptics.
In this conversation with Fearne, The ‘Ice Man’ talks about the tragic circumstances that brought him to this epiphany – and the lives he has changed since then.
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#2.Feel Better, Live More
In this podcast, you’ll hear stories from leading health experts who offer expert advice and debunk common health myths giving you the tools to completely revolutionize how you eat, sleep, move, breathe, and relax.
This podcast is hosted by Dr. Chatterjee- star of BBC 1’s Doctor In the House, author of the bestseller ‘The 4 Pillar Plan’, and one of the most influential GPs with nearly 20 years experience. His podcast aims to inspire, empower, and transform how we feel.
“I want to empower you to be the architect of your own health because when you feel better you live more.”- his own words.
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#3.The Goop Podcast
On The goop Podcast, founder and CEO of goop- a wellness and lifestyle brand and company, Gwyneth Paltrow and longtime goop collaborator Erica Chidi, CEO and co-founder of LOOM, take turns hosting leading thinkers, culture changers, and industry disruptors—from doctors to creatives, CEOs to spiritual healers—about shifting old paradigms and starting new conversations.
There’s a lot to learn on this series of podcasts, you get to hear from industry leaders how they live healthy by engaging in a couple of health hacks- controlled breathing inclusive.
Tune in to hear from Oprah, Brené Brown, Bryan Stevenson, Joe Dispenza, Zach Bush, Johann Hari, Peggy Orenstein, Elizabeth Gilbert, Erin Brockovich, and more.
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#4.The Breathing Class
Dr. Belisa Vranich is the Director of Breathing Science at the Ash Center for Comprehensive Medicine in New York City. Dr. Belisa began her career as a clinical psychologist with the intention of having a long-standing therapy practice.
As she explored different methods of reducing stress, Dr. Belisa developed an interest in yoga breathing and martial arts-based breathing techniques. The result of her study is The Breathing Class, a practical, science-based method that addresses the physical and psychological problems related to ‘bad breath.’
In the series of podcasts, the host Dr. Belisa uses her wealth of expertise to address the numerous health problems that come with not breathing well, while suggesting practical techniques that can help us breathe better.
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#5.Breathing Tree
Another very helpful resource that helps you understand more about the power of your breath. This podcast is hosted by international author, coach, and workshop leader, Rebecca Dennis.
“The podcast to help you understand more about the power of your breath. Each week you’ll hear experts and inspirational people from all walks of life share the stories and experiences that have changed their lives for the better. Throughout the podcast, we will be sharing tips on how our breath can help us through challenging times and how it’s more than just an inhale and an exhale.
Accompanying each episode will be exclusive breathing exercises supporting the theme. You can come back and listen to these at any time you feel the need. They are free, easy to use, relaxing exercises, and the more you practice the more you will feel the benefits. Rebecca has specially designed these to help you navigate through life – by reducing stress and anxiety, getting better sleep, feeling more clarity, focus, gaining self-confidence and bringing in more energy.” -excerpt from the podcast site.
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