{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d79231de976f35d72bf57e1/6af5e80b07d81676de15e832?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Physics to Presence: Navigating High-Pressure Business with Mindfulness & Inner Peace with Chris Bath","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5d79231de976f35d72bf57e1/1794760300300-45e177b7-10b3-4f5e-a62d-6f68d0377610.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Can you pursue ambitious corporate goals and still maintain inner peace? Host Avi Gordon sits down with Oxford-trained physicist, former Mergers &amp; Acquisitions executive, and author Chris Bath to explore how timeless yogic principles can help you navigate high-pressure environments without burning out.</p><p><br></p><p>Drawing from his book <em><a href=\"https://chrisbath.life/atozen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AtoZen</a></em> and over 20 years of spiritual practice, Chris shares practical frameworks for overcoming overthinking, practicing non-attachment, and bringing mindful presence into both executive leadership and family life.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, you will learn:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>From Physics to Presence:</strong> How Chris transformed his corporate background and spiritual practice into <em>AtoZen</em>, an A–Z guide of practical exercises and affirmations.</li><li><strong>Bridging Business and Yoga:</strong> Why mindfulness and meditation are essential tools in high-stakes professional environments.</li><li><strong>Non-Attachment &amp; Ambition:</strong> How to pursue meaningful goals while letting go of the need to control every outcome.</li><li><strong>The QRS Triad (Quell, Repair, Surrender):</strong> A practical framework to reduce external noise, build resilience, and manage anticipatory stress.</li><li><strong>Stopping &quot;Mental Time Travel&quot;:</strong> Why the present moment is the only place you can make clear choices and take meaningful action.</li><li><strong>Mindful Parenting:</strong> How being a steady, grounded presence—rather than mirroring emotional reactions—transforms family dynamics.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong> </p><p>00:00 The origin of AtoZen </p><p>03:59 Chris’s personal transformation </p><p>07:02 Merging business and yoga </p><p>10:40 Balancing goals and flow </p><p>13:19 Managing stress and anxiety </p><p>18:50 The power of slowing down </p><p>23:32 The practice of letting go </p><p>29:00 Mental time travel </p><p>33:28 Cultivating trust </p><p>40:27 Parenting and inner peace</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Guest:</strong> Chris Bath is the author of <em>AtoZen</em>. He studied Physics at Oxford University before building a career in banking, Mergers &amp; Acquisitions, and executive leadership. With over two decades of dedicated spiritual practice, he helps professionals navigate demanding careers with clarity and balance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Chris Bath:</strong></p><ul><li>Website: <a href=\"https://chrisbath.life\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://chrisbath.life</a></li><li>Linkedin: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbath/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherbath/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with the Integral Yoga Podcast:</strong> Hosted by Avi Gordon, the Integral Yoga Podcast features conversations with yoga teachers, spiritual practitioners, and leaders on bringing timeless spiritual wisdom into modern daily life.</p><ul><li>Learn more &amp; explore episodes: <a href=\"https://iyta.org/podcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://iyta.org/podcast/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Enjoyed this conversation? Follow the Integral Yoga Podcast on your favorite listening app, leave a rating or review, and share this episode with someone who could use a more balanced approach to life and work.</em></p>","author_name":"Integral Yoga"}