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383 | How Meditative & Martial Arts Can Be Used to Optimize Whole Body Health with Jeff Patterson

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In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom explore the transformative power of martial arts and meditative practices with guest Jeff Patterson, a martial arts expert with over 36 years of experience. Doc Jen highlights the importance of foot health and barefoot shoes, while Jeff shares his journey into martial arts and the benefits of meditation. The discussion covers how meditative practices can enhance athletic performance, manage stress, and improve overall well-being. Jeff also introduces the concept of "yielding" and provides practical tips for integrating meditation into daily life.

VivoBarefoot Discount:

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Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:

Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!

Jeff's Resources and Links:

We think you’ll love:

Check out the full show notes and resources at: https://jen.health/podcast/383

What you will learn from Jeff Patterson:

4:40 Jeff's Journey into Martial Arts

6:28 How meditative arts enhance athletic performance and mental state for athletes

7:48 Importance of Consistency in Meditation

12:53 Jeff's three categories of meditation: ritual, active, and philosophical practices

14:25 How movement-based practices like tai chi can serve as meditation

16:51 Meditation Misconceptions

19:04 Building Ritualistic Practices

20:37 Concept of Yielding

25:23 Meditative Arts for Pain Management

29:18 Overview of the five regulations in meditative practice

36:38 Lifelong Learning in Martial Arts

37:45 Free Book Offer

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In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom explore the transformative power of martial arts and meditative practices with guest Jeff Patterson, a martial arts expert with over 36 years of experience. Doc Jen highlights the importance of foot health and barefoot shoes, while Jeff shares his journey into martial arts and the benefits of meditation. The discussion covers how meditative practices can enhance athletic performance, manage stress, and improve overall well-being. Jeff also introduces the concept of "yielding" and provides practical tips for integrating meditation into daily life.

VivoBarefoot Discount:

Winter has arrived! There is nothing more that I love than keeping my feet warm while still gaining the benefit of barefoot shoes with Vivobarefoot's new boot collection! Improve your foot and ankle health and therefore everything up the chain by wearing VivoBareoot shoes to improve the mobility and strength in your toes, feet, and ankles. There’s one for every occasion, including weddings, hiking, a grocery walk and casual wear, or shoes for your active lifestyle. Use special code "OPTIMAL25" to get 25% off your VivoBarefoot Shoes! **Code is only good until December 5th! Then the code will be OPTIMAL20.

Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:

Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all curated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!

Jeff's Resources and Links:

We think you’ll love:

Check out the full show notes and resources at: https://jen.health/podcast/383

What you will learn from Jeff Patterson:

4:40 Jeff's Journey into Martial Arts

6:28 How meditative arts enhance athletic performance and mental state for athletes

7:48 Importance of Consistency in Meditation

12:53 Jeff's three categories of meditation: ritual, active, and philosophical practices

14:25 How movement-based practices like tai chi can serve as meditation

16:51 Meditation Misconceptions

19:04 Building Ritualistic Practices

20:37 Concept of Yielding

25:23 Meditative Arts for Pain Management

29:18 Overview of the five regulations in meditative practice

36:38 Lifelong Learning in Martial Arts

37:45 Free Book Offer

  continue reading

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