
“Running is my meditation.” Michael Miller hears this a lot. His response: “Knitting is my rock climbing.” If you've been telling yourself exercise counts as meditation, this is the episode that gently, convincingly, changes your mind.Topic Highlights– The three types of meditation and why the one most leaders try is the hardest and least effective– How a 20-minute practice twice a day can actually give you more time back, not less– The difference between being a net giver and a net taker (and why it starts with your nervous system, not your calendar)– Why Vedic meditation was specifically designed for people with jobs, families, and actual responsibilitiesGuest BioMichael Miller is the founder of New York Meditation Center and London Meditation Centre, a Vedic meditation teacher with nearly 10,000 students worldwide, and the person who taught Ben to meditate 15 years ago.Episode Links:New York Meditation CenterLondon Meditation CentreVedic MeditationMeditation for Busy Leaders: How Michael Miller Uses Vedic Practice to Reduce Stress and Gain TimeConnect with Us:theliftpod.comLet’s stay in touchSubscribe to The LiftFind Ben online: LinkedIn | InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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