This Friday, I had to play back an all-time favorite. I was honored and grateful to bring you a conversation that I recorded in person with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar at the Art of Living Center in Los Angeles. 

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is a leader of an international movement with more than 50 million followers who do breathwork every single morning. He has worked for 40 years as a global ambassador for peace at the highest levels. 

I did his breathwork exercises every morning without fail for five years while fixing my mind, body and nervous system, and I have a huge amount of respect for his work in the world. It was a joy to chat with him in person and his childlike curiosity, enthusiasm for teaching, and deep understanding of the world are echoed in every word of this episode. 

Gurudev is a true visionary, so I am grateful that he set aside time to talk with me so I could share his wisdom with you. 

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Timestamps:  

00:00 - Trailer

01:11 - Curiosity & Skepticism

03:42 - Reality, Physics & Illusion

06:34 - Non-Dual Consciousness

08:37 - Origins of Breathwork

13:36 - Trusting Your Gut Feeling

14:28 - Violence, Peace & Veterans

19:54 - Romance & Dating Apps

23:44 - Science Behind Meditation

27:27 - Fear of the Unknown

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