Why Meditation Matters More Than Ever (and How It Can Change Your Life)

In today’s world, stress has become a constant background noise — and many of us feel pulled in every direction. In this episode, we explore why meditation isn’t just a wellness trend or a spiritual extra, but an essential practice for finding calm, clarity, and confidence in everyday life.

I share a personal story of how I first encountered meditation, what surprised me when I actually began, and how Yoga philosophy — especially the teachings from the Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita — helped me understand the deeper purpose behind it. We’ll also explore why it’s completely normal to struggle with thoughts during meditation and how simply noticing is the beginning of true awareness.

You’ll also hear a short reading from Chapter 6 of the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna offers practical, compassionate wisdom for working with the mind. Whether you're new to meditation or returning to it, this episode is an invitation to reconnect — one breath at a time.

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Katja Patel

Katja Patel is a yoga teacher, teacher mentor, and Ayurveda consultant with over 25 years of experience helping women come back into rhythm — in their bodies, their days, and their lives.

Her work focuses on restoring steadiness through daily rhythms that support digestion, sleep, energy, and the nervous system — rather than chasing quick fixes or wellness trends.

After navigating scoliosis and chronic pain herself, Katja understands what it means to live in a body that feels out of sync — and how yoga and Ayurveda, when taught simply and applied wisely, can rebuild resilience, confidence, and trust in the body again.

Through her courses, workshops, and writing, she helps women stop trying to “do everything right” and instead learn how to listen, adjust, and return the rhythms their body has been asking for all along.

You can begin with her free guide, 5 Ayurvedic Shifts from Scattered to Steady, or explore her signature workshop Stress Less, Live More, where she teaches the rhythm-based approach to restoring sleep, digestion, and nervous system balance.

https://www.zestforyoga.com/
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