The less stress you have in your body the better able you are to perform in your waking state, and I really believe that that’s the point of meditation.
A year ago I took a class with Emily Fletcher of Ziva Meditation and started my daily meditation practice. The results have been amazing: jet lag affects me less, I’m able to focus better throughout the day, and am more calm and less reactive overall. It has really taken my creativity and productivity to the next level.
Today I’m bringing you a new series called Nion Spotlights, where we’re highlighting people who are doing and making things that you should know about. I had Emily on the show a year ago to talk about meditation and her business Ziva Meditation, but today she’s talking about Ziva Mind, her online course that allows you to learn her meditation practice no matter where you are in the world.
We’re talking about how to use meditation to boost your productivity, reduce stress and anxiety, and to change your brain chemistry. And if you’re listening to this before September 29th 2016, Emily is offering a free Master Class which you should definitely check out!
I’m not surprised anymore, but I’m still amazed.
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Some things we learn in this podcast:
- What is Ziva Meditation [8:05]
- How meditation benefits your body [8:45]
- Why Emily is expanding Ziva Meditation [9:25]
- What is Vedic Meditation [11:45]
- The results I’ve seen from meditation [15:10]
- How gratitude can change your chemistry [16:15]
- The top five results you can see from meditation [17:50]
- Why anxiety and depression are really stress [19:50]
- The difference between mindfulness and what Ziva Mind teaches [21:35]
- What is the point of meditation [23:30]
Links mentioned:
- Learn more about Ziva Meditation
- Check out Ziva Mind
- Sign up for Emily’s upcoming Master Class
- Listen to Emily’s previous interview
- Music Credit: Dreamlike by Jol3x
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The less stress you have in your body the better able you are to perform in your waking state, and I really believe that that’s the point of meditation.
A year ago I took a class with Emily Fletcher of Ziva Meditation and started my daily meditation practice. The results have been amazing: jet lag affects me less, I’m able to focus better throughout the day, and am more calm and less reactive overall. It has really taken my creativity and productivity to the next level.
Today I’m bringing you a new series called Nion Spotlights, where we’re highlighting people who are doing and making things that you should know about. I had Emily on the show a year ago to talk about meditation and her business Ziva Meditation, but today she’s talking about Ziva Mind, her online course that allows you to learn her meditation practice no matter where you are in the world.
We’re talking about how to use meditation to boost your productivity, reduce stress and anxiety, and to change your brain chemistry. And if you’re listening to this before September 29th 2016, Emily is offering a free Master Class which you should definitely check out!
I’m not surprised anymore, but I’m still amazed.
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Some things we learn in this podcast:
- What is Ziva Meditation [8:05]
- How meditation benefits your body [8:45]
- Why Emily is expanding Ziva Meditation [9:25]
- What is Vedic Meditation [11:45]
- The results I’ve seen from meditation [15:10]
- How gratitude can change your chemistry [16:15]
- The top five results you can see from meditation [17:50]
- Why anxiety and depression are really stress [19:50]
- The difference between mindfulness and what Ziva Mind teaches [21:35]
- What is the point of meditation [23:30]
Links mentioned:
- Learn more about Ziva Meditation
- Check out Ziva Mind
- Sign up for Emily’s upcoming Master Class
- Listen to Emily’s previous interview
- Music Credit: Dreamlike by Jol3x
9/21/16
101: Emily Fletcher – How to Meditate No Matter Where You Are
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The less stress you have in your body the better able you are to perform in your waking state, and I really believe that that’s the point of meditation.
A year ago I took a class with Emily Fletcher of Ziva Meditation and started my daily meditation practice. The results have been amazing: jet lag affects me less, I’m able to focus better throughout the day, and am more calm and less reactive overall. It has really taken my creativity and productivity to the next level.
Today I’m bringing you a new series called Nion Spotlights, where we’re highlighting people who are doing and making things that you should know about. I had Emily on the show a year ago to talk about meditation and her business Ziva Meditation, but today she’s talking about Ziva Mind, her online course that allows you to learn her meditation practice no matter where you are in the world.
We’re talking about how to use meditation to boost your productivity, reduce stress and anxiety, and to change your brain chemistry. And if you’re listening to this before September 29th 2016, Emily is offering a free Master Class which you should definitely check out!
I’m not surprised anymore, but I’m still amazed.
[smart_track_player url=”https://soundcloud.com/nickonken/emily-fletcher-1″ title=”How to Meditate No Matter Where You Are” artist=”Emily Fletcher” image=”https://nionlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/101_EmilyFletcher_NIONradio_02.jpg” color=”#de4b9b” ]
Some things we learn in this podcast:
- What is Ziva Meditation [8:05]
- How meditation benefits your body [8:45]
- Why Emily is expanding Ziva Meditation [9:25]
- What is Vedic Meditation [11:45]
- The results I’ve seen from meditation [15:10]
- How gratitude can change your chemistry [16:15]
- The top five results you can see from meditation [17:50]
- Why anxiety and depression are really stress [19:50]
- The difference between mindfulness and what Ziva Mind teaches [21:35]
- What is the point of meditation [23:30]
Links mentioned:
- Learn more about Ziva Meditation
- Check out Ziva Mind
- Sign up for Emily’s upcoming Master Class
- Listen to Emily’s previous interview
- Music Credit: Dreamlike by Jol3x
9/21/16
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I was born in a low middle class conservative religious family in the suburbs of Seattle. Art was and always has been my passion, and more than that a way of life. Starting as a graphic designer, I taught myself photography, built a commercial/editorial business shooting for the worlds biggest brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Adidas and more. I've also had the opportunity to photograph the world's biggest celebrities like Justin Bieber, Usher, Jessica Alba and more. I've curated a lifestyle around creativity and have learned a lot along the way which I get to share here.
