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Join Jim on The Inspired Yogi as he sits down with Annelies Richmond, Global Director of Sky Campus Happiness and 25-year Art of Living breathwork & meditation instructor. Annelies shares her inspiring journey from professional ballerina battling stage anxiety and injury to discovering Sudarshan Kriya, which transformed her performance and life. 

Discover the science-backed benefits of breathwork for stress reduction, ADHD, addiction recovery, and PTSD (including powerful veteran stories), plus how Sky Campus Happiness is bringing meditation to universities worldwide. Annelies also recounts leading yoga at the UN International Day of Yoga with Prime Minister Modi and the peace work of founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. A must-listen for anyone interested in meditation, breathwork techniques, mental health, and practical tools for inner peace. Includes a guided Bellows Breath (Bhastrika) practice! 

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Artofliving.org
skycampushappiness.org
skyschools.org 

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In this inspiring conversation on The Inspired Yogi, Dr. Eugene Antenucci — a practicing dentist, educator, and author of multiple books on health and longevity (including the upcoming The Italian Longevity Secret) — shares how his decades of patient care evolved into a deep focus on holistic wellness. 

From his Italian immigrant roots and Blue Zones research to real-world contrasts between traditional Italian lifestyles and modern Western habits, Dr. Antenucci breaks down the interconnected foundations of lasting health: nutrient-dense local foods, natural daily movement, strong social bonds and family connections, purpose, self-acceptance, and balance.

He discusses why processed foods, constant screen time, and eroded community ties harm our well-being, while practices like intermittent fasting (done culturally), afternoon rests, evening strolls (passeggiata), and eating with intention support vitality at any age. Filled with practical wisdom on goal-setting, reducing device addiction, staying purposeful past “retirement age,” and honoring your body and mind, this episode is a powerful reminder that longevity stems from how we live every day — not quick fixes.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eugene_antenucci/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugene-antenucci-12021b15/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573052471900
Website: drgene.health

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In this powerful episode of The Inspired Yogi, host sits down with Zappy (Zappolin), a pioneering psychedelic concierge, filmmaker, and plant medicine advocate. 

Zappy shares his journey from a successful Wall Street and domain entrepreneur to creating the hit documentary The Reality of Truth (viewed over 25 million times) and guiding high-profile transformations, including Lamar Odom’s ibogaine experience featured in Lamar Odom Reborn. 

Discover the profound healing potential of psychedelics—from psilocybin mushrooms and ayahuasca to ketamine and ibogaine—for addiction, depression, trauma, and spiritual awakening. They explore set and setting, integration, microdosing benefits, neural plasticity, the end of prohibition, and Zappy’s accredited Psychedelic Concierge training program that prepares ethical guides for the coming renaissance. 

Whether you're psychedelic-curious, a meditator/yogi, or seeking tools for personal growth, this conversation blends science, personal stories, and practical wisdom. Learn how these natural medicines can help us reconnect with our true frequency and live in the miracle of the present moment. 

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https://zappyzapolin.com/
https://go.psychedelicconcierge.com
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"Discover why holistic veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan has fed raw food for 25+ years and why major vet associations warn against it. Learn the dangers of kibble, over-vaccination, chemical flea/tick preventatives, and how species-appropriate diets, omega-3s, raw goat milk, and microbiome support can transform your dog's health. From resolving allergies and arthritis to natural parasite protection and minimizing lipomas, Dr. Morgan shares practical, evidence-based advice every pet parent needs. Perfect for dog owners wanting natural, holistic pet care." 

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Use code YOGI50 for 50% off Dr. Judy authored books found on NaturallyHealthyPets.com
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In this enriching episode of The Inspired Yogi, host welcomes Lara J. Day, creator of the 13 Sacred Nights Oracle Deck. Lara shares her powerful winter solstice practice that invites us to step away from compulsive holiday consumerism, sugar, alcohol, and bright lights, and instead embrace the quiet darkness, stillness, and fertile potential of midwinter. 

Discover how the 13 Sacred Nights helps you draw oracle guidance (animals, herbs, and crystals) for each month ahead, plant dream seeds in the “womb of winter,” and create a conscious blueprint for the coming year. Lara also dives into her unique Neurogenic Qigong practice — a blend of medical Qigong energy work and Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises (neurogenic tremors) — explaining how the body’s natural shaking mechanism can release deep-held tension, trauma, and chronic patterns. 

Additional highlights include the sacred history of the number 13, the rebranding of Christmas traditions, the importance of ritual in shaping culture, and practical ways to align with nature’s rhythms for greater well-being and human potential. Whether you’re seeking meaningful alternatives to commercial holidays or curious about intuitive tools and somatic healing, this conversation offers inspiration and accessible pathways to deeper connection. 

Find Lara’s Oracle deck and learn more at LaraJDay.com.
Instagram:  ⁨@LaraJDay⁩
YouTube:  ⁨@LaraJDay⁩

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In this powerful episode, former Australian Special Forces Commando Tim Thomas shares his incredible journey from the battlefields of Afghanistan to creating "Breathwork in Bed," an app. that guides you into deep sleep. 

Tim reveals how he discovered a simple yet profound breathwork technique in extreme combat fatigue that helped him recover energy, regulate his nervous system, and finally sleep deeply — even through war, PTSD, and a painful divorce. He explains why breathwork became more effective than pills, how it transforms your energy and connections with others, and the practical techniques you can start using tonight. 

Tim also discusses his app Breathwork in Bed, designed to give veterans and civilians permanent access to better sleep and morning reset. If you struggle with sleep, racing thoughts, stress, or trauma, this episode delivers real tools and inspiration. 

Connect with Tim: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettersleepbetterworld/ 

https://breathworkinbed.com.au/ 

https://www.instagram.com/breathworkinbed/ 

https://www.facebook.com/breathworkinbed 

https://www.tiktok.com/@breathworkinbed? 

For the app: 
Apple link: 
https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id6575362285?pt=127061224&ct=BIB50K&mt=8 

Google Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.breathworkinbed.bibsleepapp20&hl=en

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What if the world is exactly as you see it — and shifting your perception could dissolve anxiety, limiting beliefs, and the endless chase for more? In this powerful conversation, author Pratiqk Jaani shares his transformative journey from accountant to business owner, a life-changing tuberculosis diagnosis, and the profound realization of the "True Self" beyond conditioning. 

Drawing from Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), Law of Attraction lessons, yogic wisdom, and his book Dhrasti (meaning Perception), "Dhrasti! The Perception," he reveals how to release subconscious programming, live from inner wholeness, and experience bliss in every moment — without escaping reality. A must-listen for anyone ready to stop seeking externally and start living fully.

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https://www.pratiqkjaani.com 
https://www.dhrastimethod.com
https://www.facebook.com/janipratikk 
https://www.instagram.com/dhrastipratiqkjaani 
https://www.youtube.com/@PratiqkJaani

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Unlock the life-changing power of sleep in this eye-opening episode of The Inspired Yogi! Host sits down with sleep expert Tara Youngblood, who turned personal tragedy and sleepless nights into a deep scientific quest spanning ancient wisdom (Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine) and modern neuroscience. 

Discover why sleep is the ultimate investment in your health, creativity, emotional resilience, and cognitive performance — far more powerful than most people realize. Tara reveals how sleep literally washes your brain, clears Alzheimer's-linked proteins, processes memories, and unlocks problem-solving superpowers (even Thomas Edison used a version of this!).

Learn practical, personalized strategies that actually work: the surprising truth about the “sleep switch,” why cooling your body is essential, the best (and worst) mattress/pillow materials, when melatonin helps versus hurts, the magic of Yoga Nidra, lucid dreaming for trauma and performance, magnesium’s role, morning routines for better nights, and how to fall in love with sleep instead of stressing about it.

Whether you’re a chronic short sleeper, struggle with racing thoughts, travel often, or simply want to wake up refreshed and unstoppable, this conversation delivers actionable insights you can start using tonight. 

Fall in love with sleep again — your brain and body will thank you.

Listen now and transform your nights (and days).

Connect with Tara Youngblood:

• Website & Sleep Coaching: youngbloodcoaching.com
• Cooling Sleep Products (Jelli / Geli Sleep): jelliesleep.com or gelisleep.com
• Instagram: @dr_youngblood
• Main Sleep Instagram: @the_sleep_geek
• LinkedIn: Dr. Tara Youngblood
• Amazon Author Page (Her Book – Reprogram Your Sleep): Tara Youngblood on Amazon

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In this episode of The Inspired Yogi, I explore the fascinating Maharishi Effect — the idea that if just 1% of the population practices meditation daily, it can bring measurable peace to the planet. 

Learn the story of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (the guru who taught the Beatles TM meditation), the famous 1970s Washington D.C. experiment where meditators helped drop the violent crime rate by over 20%, and how meditation creates ripple effects through quantum entanglement and collective consciousness.

I also guide you through a simple beginner-friendly meditation practice focused on breath, presence, and observing thoughts — no experience required. Plus, I share how to use a personal mantra and connect with the divine presence within.

Challenges for you:

• Start a daily meditation practice (even 10–20 minutes)
• Try 21 days of Cole Adams’ powerful affirmation music to rewire your subconscious for joy and happiness

Whether you’re new to meditation or deepening your practice, this episode shows how your inner work becomes a selfless act that benefits everyone.

 Listen now and feel the peace within and around you.

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In this deeply moving conversation on The Inspired Yogi, licensed mental health counselor, Reiki practitioner, hypnotherapist, and energy healer Ronnie Figueroa opens up about his remarkable path of transformation. Growing up in challenging circumstances in Paterson, New Jersey, navigating addiction, a near-death experience, and years of inner struggle, Ronnie shares how he rediscovered a profound inner connection—often called Spirit, Source, or the true Self—that sustained him even amid life's chaos. Drawing wisdom from Viktor Frankl's experiences in Nazi concentration camps and Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now, Ronnie emphasizes the importance of staying present, bringing distractions and insecurities into awareness, and cultivating vulnerability, risk-taking, and trust. He introduces his simple yet powerful practices, including a heart-centered breathing technique and his four-fold way of living, while stressing that anyone—at any age—can heal, break through limitations, and access lasting peace and joy. Ronnie also discusses his monthly Energy Healing Gatherings (held via Zoom on the first Sunday of the month) and his client-centered approach that blends holistic tools like meditation, pranayama, and intuitive guidance to help people trust the wisdom within. This episode is a raw, hopeful reminder that in turbulent times, returning to our inner connection is the key to personal healing and collective shift. A must-listen for anyone seeking authenticity in spirituality, overcoming past traumas, or building genuine community in 2026 and beyond. Ronnie's story proves it's never too late to live from a place of deep inner peace. 

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Website: ronniefigueroa.com 

Connect: Join Ronnie's Energy Healing Gatherings by emailing [email protected] for the monthly Zoom link.

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