{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/12b4d2fc-3ee7-594b-b9b5-af771493dbf4/619408439e5bd60012897294?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 78 - Breath of Life (with Michael Bijker ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/614d9b91772a0684e1615907/1637091300676-17418329807a12db69a718217b893833.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode I speak with Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork expert Michael Bijker.&nbsp; Michael helps people live a more fulfilling life.&nbsp; We talk about how our minds work and how they create most of our suffering.&nbsp; We talk about how in our society we chase comfort and try to escape negative feelings which is impossible. He talks about how meditation helps us have a different relationship with our thoughts and suffering.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Michael tells us how certain emotions cause tension and blockages in our bodies.&nbsp; He talks about how you can use breathwork to become aware of these blockages and also to release them.&nbsp; He explains to us the different types of breathing exercises.&nbsp; He tells us the different benefits of using stronger, faster vs slower, calmer breathing techniques.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Michael also practices Qi Gong.&nbsp; He explains what the practice is about.&nbsp; He talks about how movements, breathing and focus can be used to open ourselves up.&nbsp; He talks about the eastern concepts of Qi (Chinese Philosophy) and Prana (Yogic Philosophy).&nbsp; Qi and Prana are seen as life-force and explain how they are viewed in different practices.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Some of Michael’s courses here.&nbsp; Use YAYORNAY code for a free course</p><p>https://yogalap.com/courses/meditation-and-breathwork-essentials-course</p>","author_name":"Comedy Here Often? Podcast Network"}