Key Takeaways:

On this episode, I chat with Jeff Patterson, a meditation and martial arts expert with 30 years of experience, about how meditation can transform your life. Jeff shares the profound impact of the five regulations on mental health and overall well-being, offering practical advice for solo moms to reduce stress and find balance.

00:45 Meditation offers immense benefits for everyone, and Jeff quotes the Dalai Lama: “Everyone should meditate for 20 minutes a day, unless you’re too busy; then you should meditate for an hour.”

02:00 Jeff introduces the concept of the "five regulations" in meditation—body, breath, mind, energy, and spirit—which serve as the fundamental tools for any meditation practice.

03:00 Regulating the body and breath is essential for managing stress and anxiety and can enhance physical and mental performance.

45:00 Jeff emphasizes the importance of a consistent meditation practice and having a clear "why," as well as finding a good guide or teacher to help you benefit from meditation practice.

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