{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F4acbbcf0-a4d4-4340-8424-a753847ec075","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Meditation Isn\u2019t Escape: Building Inner Strength Through Breath, Gratitude, and Presence with Stuart Perrin","description":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn The Mindful Living Podcast, hosted by Sana, we explore why \u201cinner peace\u201d can feel far away\u2014and what meditation is actually doing inside you when you sit down and meet yourself. This episode is for anyone who\u2019s tried mindfulness and secretly wondered, \u201cWhy does this feel harder for me?\u201d\nGuest Stuart Perrin shares how a moment of deep serenity he witnessed at his father\u2019s deathbed reshaped his life\u2014and how meditation became a practical craft for transforming inner tension into steadiness, joy, and an open heart.\nAbout the Guest:\nStuart Perrin is a meditation teacher and author of \u201cRudra Meditation: Transforming Life\u2019s Tensions into Joy and Love.\u201d He teaches multiple weekly Zoom classes and has extensive Q&A content on YouTube and Facebook.\nEpisode Chapters:\n\n\n00:09:10 \u2014 When \u201cpeace\u201d feels like another thing you\u2019re failing at\n\n\n00:10:03 \u2014 The deathbed serenity that changed everything\n\n\n00:15:37 \u2014 Breath as prayer: \u201cso hum\u201d and conscious breathing\n\n\n00:19:07 \u2014 The chakra system: why it feels \u201cdormant\u201d\n\n\n00:21:33 \u2014 Grounding below the navel + gratitude to open the heart\n\n\n00:31:27 \u2014 \u201cWhen the student is ready, the teacher appears\u201d\n\n\n00:46:34 \u2014 How to learn with Stuart: book, Zoom classes, and Q&A library\n\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nTreat meditation as a skill: build inner capacity, not a perfect \u201cstate.\u201d\n\n\nPractice grounding attention below the navel before chasing calm in the mind.\n\n\nUse gratitude as a direct doorway to soften and open the heart.\n\n\nBreathe consciously: inhale as receiving life, exhale as letting go.\n\n\nNotice how the mind flips between past/future\u2014and return to now as training.\n\n\nHow to Connect With the Guest:\n\n\nEmail: stuartdperrin@gmail.com\n\n\nBook: Rudra Meditation: Transforming Life\u2019s Tensions into Joy and Love (Amazon / IngramSpark)\n\n\nWeekly Zoom classes (via email inquiry)\n\n\nYouTube & Facebook: 1,400+ videos\n\n\n\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life/The Mindful Living? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.\nWith over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact:\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: podcast@podhub.club\ud83c\udf10 Website: https://www.podhub.club/\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest\ud83d\udce9 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\n\n\n#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindfulness #meditationpractice #innerpeace #breathwork #gratitudepractice #presentmoment #spiritualgrowth #emotionalresilience #healingjourney #chakras #kundalini #selfawareness #mentalwellbeing #stressrelief #consciousliving\n\n\u00a0\n\n\n\n\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b1eff17c-4201-4259-ab8d-b059a3277892/the-mindful-living-artwork8wndb.png"}