Welcome to Part 1 of 3 in this mini series of episodes on Meditation and the Nervous System.

One of the most common reasons people come to meditation is the impact of too much stress...But!

Not all stress is bad.

In fact, stress is essential, it’s the overdose and poor recovery that harm us.

In this episode, I share how meditation helps us change our relationship with stress and why awareness is the first step to freedom.

Topics covered:

• Redefining stress: the difference between helpful stress and harmful stress

• Where stress lives

• Stress as an internal response

• Why the same event triggers different stress levels in different people

• How stress shrinks your “comfort zone” and makes you more reactive

• The radical shift of taking responsibility for your stress response

• How society conditions us to normalise high stress

• Why stress itself isn’t the problem, but unawareness and poor recovery are

• How self-awareness breaks the cycle of conditioning and restores balance

• Meditation as a daily tool: not just for enlightenment, but for stress management and resilience

So I hope this first episode was helpful in reminding you that stress isn’t the enemy, it’s simply a messenger and meditation helps us listen.

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Amazing Day by Iris Young https://uppbeat.io/track/iros-young/amazing-day

In this episode, I sit down with renowned teacher and devoted Shiva Yogi, Nataraj, to explore the heart of Tantra: its philosophy, practices, and relevance today.

Nataraj began daily yoga and meditation at just 13, immersed himself in Tantra by 16, and has since dedicated his life to sharing this wisdom worldwide through retreats, workshops, kirtan, and teacher trainings.

We explore the essence of Tantric and Yogic philosophy, the dance of Shiva and Shakti, and what it means to live these teachings in the modern world.

Topics covered:

- What is meditation

- The Tantric Path

- The descent of consciousness

- Consequence of limitation

- What is a Shiva Yogi

- The principles of shiva and sakti

- Goddess Tradition

- What is the mind

- Greif & love

- What is freedom

- Methods to find grace

Perfect for anyone curious about Tantra, spirituality, meditation, and self-realisation — or anyone seeking to understand how these timeless teachings can illuminate our search for meaning today.

Connect with Nataraj 🌐 Website: natarajchaitanya.com 📷 Instagram: @nataraj.chaitanya

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Join Ash in a meditation practice to help you connect to presence through the miracle of your living body.

• Express - 20 mins
• Full - 29 mins

This meditation is designed to honour your body’s genius and innate intelligence.

Remember, the most valuable tool in any somatic practice is not technique, but the capacity to meet yourself with compassion and kindness.

All you need is a comfortable space.

Sitting upright is recommended, but if it feels better to lie down, follow what allows your body to be at ease.

So, with that being said... Sit back, relax and enjoy!

🙏 Stay Connected & Explore More: 📸 Instagram: @ashleybrown412 📺 YouTube: Ash Brown Meditation 🎙 Spotify: Ash Brown Meditation Show 🌐 Website: ashbrownmeditation.com 📩 Email: ashleysarinebrown@gmail.com

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