Dr Chatterjee talks to Light Watkins, meditation teacher, international speaker, author of the book Bliss More and creator of The Shine programme. Light busts some of the commonly held myths about meditation and explains how by taking a different approach, we can all make meditation an enjoyable part of our everyday lives and reap the amazing health benefits that meditation can give us.

Episode Highlights:

• How does Light explain the practice of meditation and its rise in popularity in recent years?
• What type of meditation does Light practice and teach?
• Light explains that learning how to meditate should be the same as learning to swim or learning ballet.
• Does your posture matter when you meditate?
• What are the direct and indirect everyday benefits that Light believes meditation can provide?
• Why does Light think it’s important to make meditation a daily habit?
• Light explains how meditation is a progression and that a positive attitude towards it is key.
• What are Light’s views on meditation apps?
• When is the best time to meditate?
• Light talks about The Shine and why he created the event series.
• Hear Light’s top tips for successful meditation.

Links for further reading

• Forbes.com – 7 Ways Meditation Can Actually Change The Brain
• MindBodyGreen.com – 13 Really Good Reasons To Start Meditating Every Day
• MindBodyGreen – Articles by Light Watkins