10 Benefits of Meditation for Transforming the Mind and Body w/John R. Miles EP 160

The ancient practice of meditation is as pertinent today as it was two millennia ago when it was discovered. Amid the turmoil of life, we all could use the scientific benefits of meditation which provides a simple yet effective and convenient way to relax your body, calm your mind, and find inner peace amongst the chaos.  Meditation allows one to observe the mind and still our thoughts, letting the mind perform at its highest levels.   As Jeff Warren expressed, “Meditation forces you into a direct collision with a fundamental fact of life that is not often pointed out to us: we all have a voice in our heads.” --► Full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/benefits-of-meditation-transforming-mind-body/  --► Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283. *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank you for listening to this podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the YouTube channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). Passion Struck Podcast Starter Packs New to the show? These Starter Packs are collections of our most popular episodes grouped by topic, and we now have them also on Spotify. You can also browse starter packs for existing listeners to find your old favorites. Every week, John interviews everyday heroes from all walks of life. Learn how to subscribe to the show and never miss a new episode and topic. What I discuss about the benefits of meditation: In today's episode, I will be enlightening you on how the power of meditation can be effectively harnessed for transcending the limitations of self and how it can positively influence our minds and bodies to get into their best states. I do this through the story of former journalist Dan Harris. 0:00 Introduction and announcements 2:44 Why Navy SEALs practice meditation 5:55 The meditation and mindfulness journey of Dan Harris 10:57 What is meditation 12:32 How do you meditate? 14:22 10 scientific benefits of meditation 20:51 Why meditation needs to be experienced 22:41 Analysis and future guest promo Show discussion questions: How do elite special forces operators utilize meditation and mindfulness? Why is meditation a hard topic for people to grasp? What were the things that Dan Harris learned about the benefits of meditation? What are some of the different forms of meditation? Who are some of the leading meditation practitioners in the world? What are your key takeaways on how to meditate? How can you apply the 10 powerful benefits of meditation? What three things can you do to alter how you approach meditating? What steps will you take after hearing today's episode to change your approach to how you handle stress? Show Links Interested in reading the transcript for the episode: https://johnrmiles.com/10-benefits-of-meditation/  My interview with Dave Vago Ph.D. on How To Experience Personal Growth And Awakening Through Meditation And Meta Awareness: https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/  My interview with former Navy SEAL Mark Divine on the power of meditation: https://passionstruck.com/mark-divine-living-a-life-of-excellence/  My interview with David Yaden Ph.D. on Self-Transcendence, Psychedelics, and Behavior Change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/  My interview with Elise Micheals on How Men Can Take Back their Power: https://passionstruck.com/elise-micheals-the-power-of-being-a-man/  My interview with Cathy Heller on How Do You Find Your Life's Passion: https://passionstruck.com/cathy-heller-how-do-you-find-your-lifes-passion/  Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself? I discuss the importance of self-love in Episode 104 Mastering Mediation: https://amzn.to/3AD7sKm (Amazon link) Practicing Medi