Enlightenment on Demand: Meditation for the Masses & Breathwork Without Borders w/ Manoj Dias #451
Happy New Year everyone. We survived, and hopefully thrived, in 2022. Man, what a wild ass year that was. But the point is that we made it, and we can probably make it this year too. Now, I chose a very special episode to kick us off with maximum positivity as Manoj Dias, creator of the awesome mindfulness app, Open, joins the show. Through meditation and breathwork practices, Manoj has helped thousands of people around the world trade mania for pause so that they may live fearlessly in honor of a happier and more meaningful life. And that, my friends, is exactly what you're going to learn today. In addition, Manoj and his team were generous enough to grant Life Stylist listeners access to their incredible meditation, breathwork, and movement app, Open, free for 30 days. To access your free trial, visit lukestorey.com/open. When you get there, remember to use the code: LUKE. DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Luke or his guests. Please consult with your healthcare provider before using any products referenced. This podcast may contain paid endorsements for products or services. 00:03:45 — Manoj Dias: Background & Inspirations Guided vase breathing exercise Dropping into the body Disassociating through analyzing Upbringing in Sri Lanka and Australia Struggles during a two-year spiral His first meditation class You are not your thoughts 00:16:23 — Separating Teachers & Spiritual Teachings Identifying the teachers around us Ripening your karmic seeds Presence in the presence of others Finding safety in relationships Teachers fuck up too The complicated legacy of Chögyam Trungpa Being your own guru 00:46:54 — Reconciling Forgiveness vs. Enabling Luke reckons with putting limits on forgiveness Dropping the hot rod of resentment Compassion is drawing a boundary 00:54:58 — Open to New Possibilities lukestorey.com/open Exploring somatic mindfulness Vocal toning exercises Finding community within the app Designing with the user in mind A new dawn for mindfulness 2.0 Making breathwork accessible Learning from Channa Dassanayaka Lessons from his mother as she passed