**Announcement** A collection of my photography work is currently on display at Pastry Art Café in Sarasota, Florida, through the end of May. If you’re in town, I hope you’ll stop by and see it in person! You can also view all the pieces here . ************************ In this episode, Vivie Bishop and Hans Hoogeveen share their transformative journeys with meditation, their serendipitous meeting, and evolving spiritual practices. Vivie discusses her extensive experience with Dr Joe Dispenza's meditations, which led to meeting Hans, while Hans recounts his own meditative experiences and the incredible impact on his work as a craniosacral therapist. Together, they founded the Opt for Light Rejuvenation Center in Sarasota, FL, where they offer various healing modalities, including spiritual coaching, craniosacral therapy, and one of a kind Zazen Scalar Lounge. About Vivie & Hans: Opt for Light Rejuvenation Center Website Book appointments here Resources discussed in this episode: Dr Joe Dispenza What is Cranio Sacral Therapy? How to increase cerebrospinal fluid naturally What is Zazen Scalar? Nikola Tesla and his inventions The Invisible Rainbow - Electricity and its impact on our health What is EFT Tapping? Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…

Navigating the new unknown, anyone? In this episode, we welcome Chetna Lawless, a modern day mystic, healer, and shaman. Having embraced her intuitive gifts since childhood, Chetna discusses the importance of meditation in accessing intuitive abilities and details her journey through various cultural experiences, including Japan, which profoundly affected her meditative practices. We delve into the relationship between meditation, shamanic work, and personal transformation, offering practical advice for those starting their meditation journey. Chetna emphasizes the role of stillness, the transformative potential of personal inquiry, and how meditation helps in navigating life's chaos. She also shares insights on spiritual growth, manifestation, and the importance of tuning into one's inner voice and intuitive self. About Chetna: Website Reach out to Chetna here Resources discussed in this episode: Who is Sandra Ingerman? What is Shamanism? What is Japanese Shinto Religion? Osho's Kundalini Meditation Who is Carl Rogers? Who is Hank Wesselman? Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…

In this episode of the 'Why Not Meditate' podcast, Dr. Catherine Corona discusses her over 60-year-long journey with meditation, mindfulness, and spiritual practices. Catherine elaborates on different levels of consciousness, the impact of spiritual practices on personal growth, and practical ways to integrate mindfulness into everyday life. About Catherine: Instagram tiktok Sign up for 12 months of daily guided Spiritual Practices Receive daily inspirational quotes here Resources discussed in this episode: Inner Realms of Consciousness Meditation The Rumi poem we should all read Benefits of chanting HU Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…

In this special season premiere episode, the host Masako swaps roles from interviewer to interviewee, sharing the profound shifts and manifestations in her life throughout 2024. The interviewer, John Chao and Masako reflect on the transformative power of trusting the unknown and embracing life's uncertainties, especially in the context of finding a life partner and pursuing creative passions. The conversation highlights the journey of integrating a new partner into family life and shedding the old identity of a single mom. The episode also underscores the significance of personal responsibility, patience, and surrendering to the universe's timing to create new, fulfilling realities. Listen to Episode 53: Be brave enough to meditate big and start living the life you love! - John Chao Connect with John Chao: Instagram LinkedIn Book a coaching call with John Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…

In this special season premiere episode, the host Masako swaps roles from interviewer to interviewee, sharing the profound shifts and manifestations in her life throughout 2024. Guided by her intuition, she reflects on attending Dr. Joe Dispenza retreats, meeting her life partner, and embracing new roles such as a breathwork facilitator. The interviewer, John Chao and Masako discuss the importance of courage in following one's intuition and embracing discomfort and change. Listen to Episode 53: Be brave enough to meditate big and start living the life you love! - John Chao About John Chao: Instagram LinkedIn Book a coaching call with John Resources discussed in this episode: Dr Joe Dispenza Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…

As we approach the end of the year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on our achievements and set our intentions for the year ahead. To help you do just that, today's guest, Kyle Smith, is hosting a complimentary 90-minute workshop that blends storywork with breathwork. Kyle is a coach and a developer of NLSE, Neuro Linguistic Somatic Experience. This workshop will guide you inward to celebrate your wins, awaken the full spectrum of your accomplishments, and unlock the potential that resides within you. Through a unique technique of storytelling and breathwork, you will be ready to step into the new year with clarity and confidence. **Sign up for the workshop here** November 28, 2024 December 5, 2024 December 12, 2024 December 19, 2024 December 26, 2024 About Kyle: Instagram YouTube Threads Resources discussed in this episode: What is NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)? Who is Wim Hoff & what is Wim Hoff Method? What is breathwork? Breathe with Sandy YouTube Channel Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…

Do you experience chronic pain? Do you know anybody who has chronic pain? If that’s you, today’s episode with a stress management and historical trauma specialist, Elizabeth Kipp, is going to be life changing. Having healed herself from over 40 years of chronic pain through meditation and breathwork, now she guides others to unleash their own healing power, find freedom from suffering, and live a thriving life. If you have a loved one who suffers from chronic pain, share this episode with them. This is going to be the best gift that you can ever give to them! About Elizabeth: Website: https://elizabeth-kipp.com/ Book a chronic pain management session here Get her book "The Way Through Chronic Pain" here Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Resources discussed in this episode: Who is Maharishi Mahesh? Book by Dr. Peter Przekop "Conquer Chronic Pain - An Innovative Mind-Body Approach" Listen to Ra Ma Da Sa Sa Say So Hung mantra Listen to Medicine Buddha mantra Book by Gabor Maté "The Myth of Normal" Benefits of alternate nostril breathing Benefits of diaphragmatic breathing Power of the longer exhale Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…

**Announcement** I am currently taking one more pro bono coaching client who is ready to become the next version of yourself and create the life you love! Apply here: https://masakozawa.com/coaching Are you frazzled with all the chaos that is happening around you? Do you feel like your life is somehow out of balance? Maybe you feel like your life journey has hit the invisible wall, and you don't know how to overcome it. If you are going through any of the above-mentioned experiences, this episode is for you! In this episode, Jeff Patterson, the founder of Northwest Fighting Arts, Portland Tai Chi Academy, and The Yielding Warrior program, shares his own journey and the wisdom he has gained through practicing and teaching the meditative and martial arts for over 36 years and working with over 25,000 students. About Jeff: Website: https://www.theyieldingwarrior.com/ Get his book “The Yielding Warrior: Discovering the Secret Path to Unleashing Your True Potential” here! Resources discussed in this episode: What is Tai Chi? Benefits of Qi Gong Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…

**Announcement** I am currently taking one more pro bono coaching client who is ready to become the next version of yourself and create the life you love! Apply here: https://masakozawa.com/coaching How do you take a better picture? How do you become a better photographer? A better artist? The secret ingredient is... you know it... MEDITATION! Enzo Dal Verme is an Italian portrait photographer whose works have been published in many international magazines, such as Vanity Fair, Vogue, The Times, GQ, Elle, Glamour, and Marie Claire, to name a few. On top of his glorious photography career, Enzo has been an avid meditator for over 30 years. He has experienced many benefits on his journey as a photographer, and in this conversation, we will deep dive into how meditation helps you to become a better photographer and a better artist. About Enzo: Find out about Portrait Photography Retreats here! Free Download - Portrait Photography Guide Portrait Photography Retreats Instagram page Enzo's Instagram page Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…

**Announcement** I am currently taking two pro bono coaching clients who are ready to become the next version of yourself and create the life you love! Apply here: https://masakozawa.com/coaching Knowing what you want in life isn't enough to get there. There is one critical question you need to ask yourself and answer to yourself. In this solo episode, the host Masako shares her personal experiences in shifting her reality by asking herself this one important question. Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…

Do you ever wonder why you are here at this specific time in the history of mankind? Maybe there is a bigger purpose than just surviving through all sorts of chaos that seem to be happening in the world today. In this episode, a co-founder of SoulfulWaves, a Humanity-Focused Energy Enhancement Healing Center, Nancy Adele, shares her experiences with Spirit she's been having since a young age and the message she receives from her Guides. Nancy is a registered nurse, Reiki master teacher, channel, intuitive reader, and published author of " This is a very important lifetime for you ". About Nancy: Energy Enhancement System Center - Soulful Waves Nancy's book "This is a very important lifetime for you" Resources discussed in this episode: Who is Jason Shurka? What is Energy Enhancement System? Who is Ganesh? . Who is Lakshmi? Who is Guanyin? Who is Maitreya? Who is Patricia Cota-Robles? Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…

The era of shrinking or distorting ourselves into a certain existing career field or lifestyle is over. As our collective consciousness continues to elevate and evolve, many of us are no longer resonating with the limited lifestyle in the matrix. And at the same time, many of us are wondering how we can exit the matrix and live out our highest potential. In this episode, the founder, owner, and florist of Mindful Blooms Farm, Sophie Wettstein shares her journey of starting the flower farm by looking within and listening to what is true for herself, rather than deciding what is possible by looking to the world around her. Three short years later, she and her farm have been named as one of the best local florists of 2024 by “SRQ Magazine”, as well as featured on the cover of the “edible Sarasota” Magazine. About Sophie: Instagram: @mindfulbloomsfarm Website: mindfulbloomsfarm.com Sign up for the November flower retreat here! Resources discussed in this episode: Episode 97. Let your inner wisdom flow and bloom in your life - Sami Hobbs The secret intelligence of water Listen to Episode 74. How to co-create an extraordinary life with water with Tammy Marshall Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…

"Meditation is not something you try to DO. Instead, it is a state to BE." Ian Kennedy, a co-founder of The True Wellness Center, is a dedicated advocate for health and wellness, with a special focus on emotional regulation. From his early days as an Army medic and working with individuals facing mental and physical challenges, Ian has demonstrated extraordinary patience and compassion. His journey in martial arts led him to become a teacher and eventually establish his own martial arts school, where he thrived in helping students overcome mental boundaries and physical limitations. Ian's exploration of holistic health included studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine, muscle response testing, and European BioRegulatory Medicine. 19 years ago, he co-founded The True Wellness Center with his wife Kelly, where they assist people in achieving optimal health. In this episode, he shares his journey and wisdom about what meditation truly means. About Ian: Website: https://thetruewellnesscenter.com/ Read Ian's article about "Silence, Stillness, & Solitude" here Resources discussed in this episode: Who is Sadhguru? Works of Alan Watts Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…

Listen to the first part (Episode 112) here How well does your life flow? How conscious are you with your breaths? And ultimately, how much do you love yourself...? In the part 2 of this 2 part series, we welcome back a co-founder of The True Wellness Center, Kelly Kennedy, and dive deep into how we can uncover our true purpose in life. Kelly’s career in medicine started with a more traditional, allopathic approach, but that changed after she experienced several traumatic events, which made her realize that there’s got to be a better way than just taking medications and undergoing surgeries. For the last 27 years, Kelly has dedicated her life to uncovering answers to healing through alternative therapies, including bio-regulatory medicine, energy medicine, and somatic work. For the past 19 years, she and her husband have been treating clients at their clinic, called The True Wellness Center, located in Pennsylvania. About Kelly: Website: https://thetruewellnesscenter.com/ FREE Download - Learn Kelly's F.L.O.W.E. Formula here Take Kelly's Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Masterclass here Podcast: FLOWE with Kelly Kennedy YouTube channel IG: @truewellnessglobal IG: @kellywellnessgirl Facebook LinkedIn Resources discussed in this episode: What is Bio-Regulatory Medicine? What is Swiss Biological Medicine (= Bio-Regulatory Medicine)? What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)? Dr. Hemal Patel and his research on meditation What is Sound of Soul? Who is Veda Austin? 10 Gem Rule Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…

What does it mean to live in Heaven on Earth? What does Heaven on Earth represent for you? In the part 1 of this 2 part series, we welcome a co-founder of The True Wellness Center, Kelly Kennedy, and dive deep into how we can raise our frequency, have our heart, mind, and gut in alignment, and create and live in Heaven on Earth. Kelly’s career in medicine started with a more traditional, allopathic approach, but that changed after she experienced several traumatic events, which made her realize that there’s got to be a better way than just taking medications and undergoing surgeries. For the last 27 years, Kelly has dedicated her life to uncovering answers to healing through alternative therapies, including bio-regulatory medicine, energy medicine, and somatic work. For the past 19 years, she and her husband have been treating clients at their clinic, called The True Wellness Center, located in Pennsylvania. About Kelly: Website: https://thetruewellnesscenter.com/ FREE Download - Learn Kelly's F.L.O.W.E. Formula here Take Kelly's Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Masterclass here Podcast: FLOWE with Kelly Kennedy YouTube channel IG: @truewellnessglobal IG: @kellywellnessgirl Facebook LinkedIn Resources discussed in this episode: Origin of Allopathic/Western medicine Germ theory vs. Terrain theory Rockefeller Medicine Men : Medicine and Capitalism in America Integrative Medicine vs. Functional Medicine What is Bio-Regulatory Medicine? What is Swiss Biological Medicine (= Bio-Regulatory Medicine)? What is Heart Rate Variability (HRV)? Emotion - Internal Organ Connection in Traditional Chinese Medicine Documentary: "My Octopus Teacher" Ways to connect with Masako: Let's meditate together on InsightTimer! Why not meditate? FB Group whynotmeditate.podcast IG masakozawa_coaching IG Website Support the show…