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The Intense Heat of Bikram Yoga
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2:21:43 - 2:31:30 (09:46)

This podcast discusses the intense heat and physical demands of Bikram Yoga, including the speaker's experiences with heat exhaustion, mental breakdowns, and profound events. Some instructors supported their students, while others did not.

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The speaker discusses the lack of support and attack towards those struggling within their community, and suggests that this attitude may be due to a culture of prioritizing strength and performance.
2:21:43 - 2:23:29 (01:45)
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Community Support
Summary

The speaker discusses the lack of support and attack towards those struggling within their community, and suggests that this attitude may be due to a culture of prioritizing strength and performance.

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The Intense Heat of Bikram Yoga
Episode
#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
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Shawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares his experience of receiving help from the military mental health system and the resistance he faced from within the system.
2:23:30 - 2:24:29 (00:59)
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Military Mental Health
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The speaker shares his experience of receiving help from the military mental health system and the resistance he faced from within the system. He also reflects on the possibility that others in shore duty positions may also be struggling with their mental health but are too jaded to care.

Chapter
The Intense Heat of Bikram Yoga
Episode
#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
The speaker discusses personal coping mechanisms that have helped them improve their mental and physical well-being in the past, including focusing on small tasks, opening oranges for a sensory experience, and self-care during recovery from surgery.
2:24:29 - 2:26:38 (02:08)
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Coping Mechanisms
Summary

The speaker discusses personal coping mechanisms that have helped them improve their mental and physical well-being in the past, including focusing on small tasks, opening oranges for a sensory experience, and self-care during recovery from surgery.

Chapter
The Intense Heat of Bikram Yoga
Episode
#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show
The speaker shares his experience with heat exhaustion during yoga practice, leading to trying tension release exercises to improve injury recovery.
2:26:41 - 2:31:30 (04:49)
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Yoga
Summary

The speaker shares his experience with heat exhaustion during yoga practice, leading to trying tension release exercises to improve injury recovery.

Chapter
The Intense Heat of Bikram Yoga
Episode
#17 Mikal Vega - Navy SEAL / EOD / Call of Duty Director
Podcast
Shawn Ryan Show