Episode 8
'The Intelligence of Nature'
Happy 1st Day of Summer ☀️ & Happy Intl Yoga Day! 🧘🏻♀️
Jeff Lester and I started this 8-part mini-series back in mid-September of 2021.
Here we are 8 months later, 4 seasons later, with the Finale of this epic journey!
A look back at the previous episode themes:
1- Jeff's origin story
2- 8 Limbs of Yoga
3- The 7 Chakras
4- Yin & Yang (Dualities)
5- Bhagavad Gita
6- Breath
7- Meditation Essentials
8- (THIS EPISODE) Nature
Topics of this episode:
Travelling for nature, adventure, trail running, plant medicine, whole foods grown from the Earth, nature-based modalities, forest bathing, tree-hugging.
This episode is viewable on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aHKVcYJEUeo
Episode 7
'Meditation Essentials'
We are nearing the end of this epic 8-part journey with Jeff Lester!!
Today, we talk about all things meditation: how Jeff got into meditation, his challenges with the practice (yes, he DID have the usual challenges we all seem to have) as well as some strategies for effective practice.
Jeff has an awesome quiz you can take on his website that leads you to customize a 30-day meditation program - HIGHLY recommend you check it out, and participate!
Episode 6
'Breath'
Jeff and I continue our EPIC 8-PART JOURNEY through yoga, breathwork and self-discovery here with Part 6: Breath.
Jeff talks about the significance of proper breathing, the journey of our breathing itself, the mechanics of breath in our body and how our breath is our bridge to oneness and unity.
He has a few wonderful metaphors and stories in this episode - not to be missed!! AWESOME stuff here.
Episode 5
'Bhagavad Gita'
Happy 2022 and welcome to Part 5/8 in the 'Jefe Living 8-Part Mini Series' with one Jeff Lester!!
Today we talk about the ancient Hindu scriptures that make up what is considered to be one of the holy scriptures for Hinduism : "Bhagavad Gita".
There is so much practical information that is passed down to us in these scriptures; the information is very much applicable to us, even in our current modern times.
An overall birds-eye view of the book is that the central story being told is one that helps the reader become more aware of their own lives, helping point out the path to 'Ego Dissolve' & the dangers of attachment and ego identification and how selfless acts lead to true abundance in all aspects of life (plus much, much more!!).
This book is highly recommended - there are many different version in both book and audiobook form.
This information is useful at any age and at any stage of your life! There is a lot of replay value...
Episode 4
'Yin & Yang'
Welcome to Part 4 of the 8-part-mini-series with Jeff Lester.
Today, we talk about the dualities of life, the darkness & the light, the Yin & the Yang.
Fresh off one of Jeff's Yin Yoga classes we both had the idea to discuss this topic, independent of each other! Clearly it was meant to be.
Jeff releases some of his signature insight and value-bombs on how more "Yin" in your life can really help all avenues and aspects of your experience.
☯️ Yin = surrender, letting things happen, breathing, awareness & observation, resting...
☯️ Yang = exercises such as running, resistance training (weights), thoughts, "get er done" attitude...
Jeff also gives some GREAT suggestions on how to start allowing my Yin into your life, one small step at a time!
Episode 2
'8 Limbs of Yoga'
Jeff Lester of 'Jefe Living' is back for Part 2!
We take a deeper dive into the "8 Limbs of Yoga", as well as what the Chakras of the body represent..we also get into a discussion of learned behaviours & ancestrally-passed-down behaviours, and even delve into the subject of Karma!