Did you know that within the space of a single breath lies the power to transform your entire life? Former Metropolitan Opera ballerina Anneliese Richmond discovered this profound truth through an unexpected journey from stage fright to spiritual awakening. Discover how ancient breathing techniques like Sudarshan Kriya can dissolve decades of stored trauma, anxiety, and physical pain. What if your next breath could be the beginning of your greatest transformation? Take a moment now to close your eyes, follow your breath, and remember - the wisdom you seek has been within you all along

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⏰Timestamps: 

00:00 ​Intro

03:45 Anneliese explains breathwork & meditation

05:13 Anneliese recounts overcoming her ballerina injury

08:17 Breathwork's impact on physical healing

09:23 The connection between body, mind, & spirit through breathwork

12:18 The experience of universal connection in meditation

14:39 Breathwork as the gateway to meditation & calming the mind

16:50 Different types of breathwork for energy, calmness, & healing

18:49 Importance of daily practice for mental clarity & stress reduction

20:28 Anneliese’s personal morning meditation & breathwork routine

23:01 The meditative state

24:09 Live demonstration of Ujjayi (Victory) breath

28:51 Meg reflects on the shift in energy post-breathwork

31:16 Breathwork tips for beginners

34:45 Finding authentic meditation teachers & mentors

39:15 Addressing loneliness through breathwork & connection

43:58 Breathwork’s role in healing trauma & reducing PTSD.  

49:50 Long-term benefits of breathwork for veterans with PTSD.  

51:25 Yogic perspective on death & living fully.  

55:27 Final message: self-worth, connection, & embracing life.  

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