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Episode Synopsis
The Symphony of Practice: Uniting Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation
In the fourth episode of the Gentle Revolution podcast, host Mark Purser returns from a break and delves into the holistic approach to wellbeing through a combination of yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation. Mark shares his journey from being introduced to Qigong and Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga to overcoming mental health struggles and discovering a balanced practice of yogic meditation. He emphasizes the importance of integrating different practices to foster physical strength, energetic balance, and mental clarity. Mark also discusses his upcoming plans, courses, and the variety of guests and topics lined up for the year 2025.
00:00 Welcome Back to the Gentle Revolution Podcast00:38 Introduction to Self-Awareness Practices01:35 Mark Purser's Journey into Meditation and Yoga03:23 The Symphony of Practice: Integrating Different Modalities06:46 Exploring Asana: The Physical Practice of Yoga11:10 Pranayama: The Breathwork Practice12:28 Meditation Techniques for Holistic Wellbeing14:18 The Koshas: Dimensions of Experience15:51 Combining Practices for a Holistic Approach21:30 Upcoming Trainings and Final Thoughts