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#844: Be Still — Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry Shukman
- The podcast is launching a new "Meditation Monday" series featuring short practices led by Zen master Henry Shukman, starting with a body scan to soothe the nervous system.
- The initial meditation practice involves guided relaxation of the body, from the jaw and throat to the legs and skull, ending with a sense of quiet warmth.
- Listeners are encouraged to set aside worries, settle into stillness, and the next session will explore how less effort can yield greater results.

#829: James Nestor — Breathing Protocols to Reboot Your Health, Fix Your Sleep, and Boost Performance
- Coherent breathing, involving slow, rhythmic breaths of 5-6 seconds in and out, can lead to significant transformations, even aiding in the purging of toxins from the lungs.
- Ujjayi breathing, which involves constricting the glottis to create a specific sound, can be used in conjunction with coherent breathing or on its own to further calm the nervous system and increase blood flow.
- The 4-7-8 breathing technique, popularized by Dr. Andrew Weil, can promote relaxation, but a modified version, 4-8-8 breathing, can improve rhythm and ease.
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