Breath 1: The New Science of an Ancient Wisdom (#53)

Explore Men​'s H​ealth & wellbeing, male bonding, male camaraderie, success​ & more from the perspective of ​Ayurveda, ayurvedic medicine and yoga with ​Fi​​rst ​Li​​ght Li​ving 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 t​o start on the road to better health as well as what ​'​partners​'​ can do to encourage this process.   

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

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

In this final episode, Mark outlines 3 practical breathing exercises to start increasing your control pause or B.O.L.T Score (the measure of your breathing health). Learn how every 5 seconds you improve your score will result in a significantly improved your level of health. Learn the importance of breath holds and how to do them safely and effectively.   Mark also outlines his upcoming 'Enlightened Breathing' online video tutorial course based on all things ancient wisdom, Ayurveda, pranayama breathing techniques, pranan and mind-body balance.    #breathing #nasalbreathing #JamesNestor #ayurveda #ayurvedicmedicine #Apnea #sleepapnea #Snoring

In the 2nd episode of Mark's Breathing Series, he explores the lost art of correct breathing posture, chewing & 'mewing'!   Drawing on some of the great wisdom in James Nestor's Book, Breath, learn why 50+% of people suffer airway obstruction (sleep apnea, snoring, anxiety, fatigue, asthma, allergies, reduced athletic performance etc) and the 3 simple things you can do today to help correct it. Get Mark's homework for straighter teeth, stronger bones, significantly better breathing and overall health.   #breathing #nasalbreathing #JamesNestor #Breath #Chewing #Mewing #Apnea #sleepapnea #Snoring

For millenia, great yogis, enlightened masters and monks who could perform seemingly supernatural feats (e.g. survive in ice-cold conditions for days) have taught that one of the most misunderstood pillars of extraordinary health, self-healing & physical performance is ... How we Breathe! James Nestor and his fabulous new book 'Breathe', has again brought to light the incredible power of breathing to help reduce (and often eliminate) asthma, snoring, sleep apnea, anxiety, insomnia, allergies, chronic fatigue & boost athletic performance.  In Part 1 of Mark's 'Ancient Wisdom Breathe Series' learn what's possible through your breathe + get started with your first 3 exercises, tips & tricks. #breathe #breathing #nasalbreathing #JamesNestor #Snoring #sleepapnea #jamesnestorbook #yogicbreathing

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

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  

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

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