Episode 23: The Truth About Meditation with Light Watkins - Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Dr Chatterjee talks to Light Watkins, meditation teacher, international speaker, author of the book Bliss More and creator of The Shine programme.  Light busts some of the commonly held myths about mediation and explains how by taking a different approach, we can all make meditation an enjoyable part of our everyday lives and reap the amazing health benefits that meditation can give us.

Episode Highlights:

How does Light explain the practice of meditation and its rise in popularity in recent years?
What type of meditation does Light practice and teach?
Light explains that learning how to meditate should be the same as learning to swim or learning ballet.
Does your posture matter when you meditate?
What are the direct and indirect everyday benefits that Light believes mediation can provide?
Why does Light think it’s important to make mediation a daily habit?
Light explains how meditation is a progression and that a positive attitude towards it is key.
What are Light’s views on meditation app’s?
When is the best time to meditate?
Light talks about The Shine and why he created the event series.
Hear Light’s top tips for successful meditation.

'Everyone deserves to experience that inner state of bliss.'
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More Info on Light

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Link to Light’s latest book – Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying
Light’s Tedx Talk Debunking the 5 Most Common Meditation Myths
Event series – The Shine Movement
Light’s first book – The Inner Gym: A 30-day workout for strengthening Happiness
Further reading from Light – Articles

Dr Chatterjee’s blog

Find Dr Chatterjee’s tips for A Daily Practice of Stillness in The 4 Pillar Plan
Now available in the US & Canada with the title How to Make Disease Disappear
Hear Dr Chatterjee’s podcast interview with Michael Action Smith How to stay Calm in a Busy World

Links for further reading

Forbes.com – 7 Ways Meditation Can Actually Change The Brain
MindBodyGreen.com – 13 Really Good Reasons To Start Meditating Every Day
MindBodyGreen Articles by Light Watkins

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