{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#34: Meditation: Benefits, Tips, My Experience & 10-Minute Guided Meditation Routine","description":"In this episode, we\u2019re talking meditation! As part of my New Years\u2019 resolution for 2020, I meditated for at least 5 minutes every single day for two months. I\u2019ll be sharing the results, the benefits of meditation, and my 10-minute meditation routine. All of this and more in Episode 34! Namaste, wise guys and gals! For show notes, pictures, transcript, and more, go to Wise-Eats.com\/Episode34   Episode Timestamps Wise-Eats.com\/Episode34 for the show notes, YouTube video, and more! (0:00) Sharing the results of my 2-month meditation experience (0:30) Why I decided to start meditating (1:00) Benefits of meditation and did I experience them? (1:20) The Headspace app: My thoughts (2:00) The optimal duration of meditation for me (2:15) Developing the habit of meditation: Working it into my morning routine (2:40) The biggest benefit I gained from meditation: Reduced stress and anxiety (3:20) My incredible stress realization as a result of meditation (4:00) Meditation goes far beyond the few minutes you spend doing it each day (5:00) Another huge benefit: Improved sleep (5:30) The intangible benefits of meditation (6:00) A few quick meditation tips (6:45) Tip #1: Meditate first thing in the morning and before having caffeine, workout, or eating(7:00) Tip #2: Meditate for 20 minutes, if possible (7:15) Tip #3: Limit distractions as much as possible (7:30) The different forms of meditation and explaining restful alertness (7:40) My 10-Minute meditation practice: Time, location, position (8:00) Beginning the meditation with reflection and deep breathing (8:30) Focusing attention on the body (8:50) Total body scanning (9:15) Switching back to the breath and reacting to distractions (9:30) Letting go of focus completely (10:00) Finishing the meditation (10:15) Reflecting on the mediation experience (10:30) Final thoughts on meditation (10:40) Meditation could be the physical and mental health gamechanger that you need to transform your life today! (11:15) BLOOPER REEL (11:45)   Website Link: Wise-Eats.com\/Episode34 YouTube Video: https:\/\/youtu.be\/E_Zzri3tqsY Audio Only Link:https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/secure\/wiseeats\/Episode_34.mp3 Podcast Webpage: Wise-Eats.com\/Podcast Instagram: @weswisefitness E-Mail: wiseeatspodcast@gmail.com Facebook.com\/wiseeatspodcast   Delicious, Real-Food Recipes: Wise-Eats.com\/Recipes   Articles\/Brands\/Products Mentioned in This Episode: Headspace   Movie Clips Joe Rogan Experience #1549 Tom Papa Joe Rogan Experience #1553 Maynard James Keenan The Karate Kid Part II - Breathe In, Breathe Out Scene (2\/10) | Movieclips The Mike Dolce Show Beetlejuice (1988) The Following Announcement Season 3, Episode 7: Let\u2019s Get Down, Dog Website Design Thank You: DoeringDesign.com Logo Design Thank You\u2019s: @this_show, MGSignsDesign.com Editing Animations Thank You: Darin Roberts aka Misteredit1 on YouTube   The Wise Eats Podcast is written, filmed, edited, and produced by Wesley Wise, and shared by YOU. Your support is greatly appreciated!   Submit questions, comments, feedback to WiseEatsPodcast@gmail.com or to @weswisefitness on Instagram. Thanks for watching, listening, reviewing, liking, subscribing, and sharing. Be good to yourself, be good to others, and make wise choices! ","author_name":"Wise Eats | Recipes for Fitness. Recipes for Life.","author_url":"http:\/\/www.wise-eats.com","html":"