In this episode of the Unshelling Medicine Podcast, Idongesit interviews Jeff Patterson, a meditation and martial arts teacher with over 36 years of experience. Jeff shares his journey from boxing to meditation, explores the benefits of various forms of meditation (including Tai Chi), and discusses the integration of meditation into modern medicine. They delve into the relationship between meditation and religious practices, the concept of yielding, and how meditation can help improve overall health, focus, and well-being. Whether you’re new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, Jeff’s insights will inspire you to find balance and mindfulness in your everyday life. ➤ EPISODE LINKS: receive your free copy of The Yielding Warrior at https://www.theyieldingwarrior.com ➤ CHAPTERS: 00:32 – Meet Jeff Patterson 01:15 – Journey to Meditation 03:21 – Meditation and Tai Chi 05:57 – Different Forms of Meditation 12:13 – Meditation and Religion 13:07 – Health Benefits of Meditation 26:36 – Yielding in Life 30:55 – Meditation in Modern Medicine 40:06 – How to Learn More: Information on Jeff’s teaching and programs. ➤ CHECK OUT OUR CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@altruisticscribe ➤ SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@altruisticscribe/?sub_confirmation=1 ➤ DOWNLOAD EPISODE: https://open.spotify.com/show/50PRIWOcq2hJt7IWJy0pwh https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshelling-medicine/id1743323898 ➤ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7194746867107143680/ ➤ WEBSITE: https://altruisticscribeco.com ➤ FOLLOW US ON: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altruistic-scribe https://www.tiktok.com/@altruisticscribeco_ https://www.facebook.com/altruisticscribeco https://www.instagram.com/altruisticscribeco/ ➤ EXPLORE UNSHELLING MEDICINE PODCAST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8Y5L_4O8ANNKiCTr7mVeX5DD8lk1Ga89 #unshellingmedicinepodcast#MeditationBenefits #Mindfulness #TaiChi #HealthAndWellness #MeditationPractice