Quick Meditations For Busy People | Ann Swanson

The Health Investment Podcast with Brooke Simonson

EPISODE 239 – Ann Swanson teaches meditation to busy people with busy minds. She is the author of the internationally bestselling book SCIENCE OF YOGA and Meditation for the Real World, which illuminates the fascinating science behind meditation with step-by-step practices to help you find peace in everyday life. Ann wasn’t a naturally “chill person” and meditation didn’t come easy to her. Overcoming chronic pain and anxiety led her to India to study yoga, to China to explore tai chi, and to earn a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy. Now, Ann blends cutting-edge research with ancient wisdom, resulting in realistic techniques you’ll find yourself integrating into your day! Order her new book at MeditationForTheRealWorld.com for exclusive bonuses available to listeners. In the episode, Ann shares how 1-minute meditations can benefit your mental and physical health, how to effectively meditate in just 1-5 minutes/day, myths about meditation that need to be busted…and more!

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QUESTIONS I ASK ANN IN THE EPISODE:

• How do you define meditation, especially in the context of everyday life?
• What are some common misconceptions people have about meditation?
• What advice do you have for people who struggle to quiet their minds during meditation?
• What are some of the scientifically proven benefits of meditation?
• How can meditation be integrated into a busy, modern lifestyle?
• Are there specific meditation techniques that are particularly effective for certain goals or challenges?
• How important is consistency in meditation practice, and how can one maintain it?

LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:

• Visit Ann’s website, connect with her on Instagram, and read her book
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• Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)