Here we are at episode 85, only three more to follow before we wrap up these conversations.

We are sad to announce that the CAMP experience we lovingly curated was ultimately canceled (so please do not see this as an invitation to come to CAMP this summer, rather an invitation to see the magic in your life and add a dash of play to your daily doings).

These final show notes will reflect the casual nature of our conversations (no more time-stamped synopses).

At the time of recording, we were still moving fully forward with CAMP, sharing the M inspiration, including Mindfulness, Magic, and Movement, while examining them through the lens of Pranamayakosha (the energy sheath). In these practices we see the energy as riding the breath. There is immense power of breath in the creation and direction of energy.

Pranayama is the term for breathing practices in Yoga. Certain breath practices can influence the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting calm and restoration, while others can amp us up when necessary. Both are valuable and accessible through the breath.

It may seem counter-intuitive to have to learn to breathe, but since the breath is the one aspect of the autonomic nervous system that can also be directed on purpose, it holds a lot of power.

We talk about different practices including open-eyed mindfulness meditation, closing eyes for a different experience of accessing one's energetic body, and Theresa's Sit Spot practice among others.

There's so much packed into this episode, going back to our origin stories (some only accessed through old journals). We discussed the power of words and Theresa mentioned that the word Spelling has the word SPELL right there!

Sherry started to share a story about a spell she used when she met her husband. She shared one ritual (putting his name in a bowl of sugar) and how he called as soon as the match went out - what she forgot to mention was that she lit the match while speaking words given to her by a friend, a spell of sorts. The words ended, the match went out, her future husband called in that very moment!

We both walked down memory lane, to the best of our recollections.

In the end, we conclude with the potent reminder of of the gift of life and the abundance of magical energy around and within us.

Have a listen!

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Mentions from the show:

Nadi Shodhana

Reverse Breathing

Mindfulness Meditation Instruction - eyes open

TED Talk - How I made friends with reality - Emily Levine

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Our Amazing Team:

Judith George - Editor (video & audio)

Keith Kenny - Music

Cindy Fatsis - Photography