Episode
#012 - Cory Allen - Creating The Mindfulness Gap, The Fundamentals Of Meditation and How To Deepen Your Practise
1:20:44
Published: Tue May 01 2018
Description
Cory Allen is an author, meditation teacher and host of The Astral Hustle Podcast. He is also the creator of my favourite Guided Meditation Course www.ReleaseIntoNow.com and has completed thousands and thousands of hours of mindfulness practise during his life. Meditation is a little bit like a stretching routine; it's something most people know they probably should do, but due to a lack of information, fear of feeling silly or misconceptions about what it entails, the barriers to entry can be prohibitive to starting. In this episode I ask Cory to explain the fundamental components of mindfulness practise, from sitting posture to mindset, optimal session frequency to expected benefits, plus a great background to his own journey. If you are new to meditation, hopefully this breaks down some barriers and gives you the steps needed to begin a routine of mindfulness training. If you are already a meditator, allow yourself to deepen your practise through Cory's fantastically experienced insight. He's also got a glorious voice. Extra Stuff Follow Cory Online - www.cory-allen.com Check out everything I recommend from books to products and help support the podcast at no extra cost to you by shopping through this link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
Joseph Goldstein, a meditation teacher with over 50 years of experience discusses the benefits of mindfulness practices in our daily lives, and highlights how meditation can help improve focus, productivity and overall well-being.
00:00 - 04:19 (04:19)
Summary
Joseph Goldstein, a meditation teacher with over 50 years of experience discusses the benefits of mindfulness practices in our daily lives, and highlights how meditation can help improve focus, productivity and overall well-being.
Episode#012 - Cory Allen - Creating The Mindfulness Gap, The Fundamentals Of Meditation and How To Deepen Your Practise
PodcastModern Wisdom
The experience of meditation is difficult to put into words as it involves personal sensory input and consciousness.
04:19 - 15:20 (11:01)
Summary
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Episode#012 - Cory Allen - Creating The Mindfulness Gap, The Fundamentals Of Meditation and How To Deepen Your Practise
PodcastModern Wisdom
The practice of mindfulness can play a significant role in reducing antagonistic problems and aggression between individuals, as it enables people to view experiences with a more open mind, reducing the prevalence of negative emotions and the suffering they cause.
15:20 - 22:56 (07:35)
Summary
The practice of mindfulness can play a significant role in reducing antagonistic problems and aggression between individuals, as it enables people to view experiences with a more open mind, reducing the prevalence of negative emotions and the suffering they cause. It can also help disrupt the cycle of suffering and emotional negativity, allowing for a greater sense of peace and understanding in the world.
Episode#012 - Cory Allen - Creating The Mindfulness Gap, The Fundamentals Of Meditation and How To Deepen Your Practise
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker shares their experience with meditation, psychedelics, and exploring their inner life.
22:56 - 29:22 (06:26)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience with meditation, psychedelics, and exploring their inner life. They mention reading books by Suzuki, Alan Watts, Robert Anton Wilson, and Tim Leary during their late teens.
Episode#012 - Cory Allen - Creating The Mindfulness Gap, The Fundamentals Of Meditation and How To Deepen Your Practise
PodcastModern Wisdom
Meditation is a valuable practice to reduce stress and anxiety before important events such as job interviews, first dates, or work meetings.
29:22 - 38:17 (08:54)
Summary
Meditation is a valuable practice to reduce stress and anxiety before important events such as job interviews, first dates, or work meetings. It helps to stay calm, focused, and present in the moment, without the need for extensive daily practice.
Episode#012 - Cory Allen - Creating The Mindfulness Gap, The Fundamentals Of Meditation and How To Deepen Your Practise
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker describes their experience of being more present and aware by observing the outer world, the inner world, and simultaneously observing both from a bird's eye view.
38:17 - 46:29 (08:12)
Summary
The speaker describes their experience of being more present and aware by observing the outer world, the inner world, and simultaneously observing both from a bird's eye view. They also mention the similarity to Brandon Stark's detachment in Game of Thrones and how trait changes are noticeable even after a significant period of time away from the practice.
Episode#012 - Cory Allen - Creating The Mindfulness Gap, The Fundamentals Of Meditation and How To Deepen Your Practise
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses the importance of allowing time to get physically comfortable before beginning meditation, comparing it to a foundation of a building or a tree growing upwards.
46:29 - 52:37 (06:07)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of allowing time to get physically comfortable before beginning meditation, comparing it to a foundation of a building or a tree growing upwards.
Episode#012 - Cory Allen - Creating The Mindfulness Gap, The Fundamentals Of Meditation and How To Deepen Your Practise
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker discusses his lack of interest in altered states of consciousness and the importance of experience and reflection in fully benefiting from those states.
52:37 - 1:03:11 (10:34)
Summary
The speaker discusses his lack of interest in altered states of consciousness and the importance of experience and reflection in fully benefiting from those states. He also suggests a unique business idea for faux international destinations that offer a similar experience.
Episode#012 - Cory Allen - Creating The Mindfulness Gap, The Fundamentals Of Meditation and How To Deepen Your Practise
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses evolutionary psychology and themes of consciousness, with a deep dive into self-acceptance and identity.
1:03:11 - 1:11:09 (07:58)
Summary
The podcast discusses evolutionary psychology and themes of consciousness, with a deep dive into self-acceptance and identity. It presents a mix of serious and light-hearted moments, touching on a lot to think about.
Episode#012 - Cory Allen - Creating The Mindfulness Gap, The Fundamentals Of Meditation and How To Deepen Your Practise
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast episode, the speaker and Johann Hari discuss the intersection between human evolution and technology, the impact of loneliness, and the evolutionary basis for human suffering.
1:11:09 - 1:17:48 (06:38)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the speaker and Johann Hari discuss the intersection between human evolution and technology, the impact of loneliness, and the evolutionary basis for human suffering.
Episode#012 - Cory Allen - Creating The Mindfulness Gap, The Fundamentals Of Meditation and How To Deepen Your Practise
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast discusses the observed changes in the brain and anecdotal stories about the experiences of those who have meditated for 10, 100, 500, 1000, 5000, and 10,000 hours.
1:17:48 - 1:20:30 (02:42)
Summary
The podcast discusses the observed changes in the brain and anecdotal stories about the experiences of those who have meditated for 10, 100, 500, 1000, 5000, and 10,000 hours. The host states that the experiences of those who have meditated for longer periods of time are different from those who have not, and emphasizes the importance of meditation in one's life.