Summary: Welcome to The Meditation Podcast, with Jesse and Jeane Stern. This is Episode Twenty-five, Transformational Breathing. The simple act of breathing has tremendous power. Although it is an involuntary bodily function (we continue to breathe while unconscious, for example), it is at the same time a function that we can regulate - by holding, lengthening or shortening the breath, or choosing to breathe through the nose or mouth. By regulating the breath in specific ways, we can access deep reserves of power within the body, mind and spirit. In today's meditation, we practice a simple exercise, based on Chinese and Russian martial arts, that is designed to release physical tension and blocked emotions. Breathing freely, as in this exercise, can lead us naturally to better posture, a positive outlook on life, and a clear state of mind. As always, this podcast uses special audio technology that affects the brain, so please use headphones, and do not use this podcast while driving or operating machinery. Finally, we are not licensed health care practitioners, and we do not claim any specific health benefits from using this podcast. You are responsible for your own heath! Now, let's begin.
