“Surrendering to the ego is the first step to freedom; letting go is finding balance and inner peace.” - The Zen Samurai.

Isra Garcia interviews The Zen Samurai on discovering inner peace and master the art of living with Samurai and Ninja wisdom. In this episode of the Disrupt Everything podcast, we explore the ancient philosophy of the samurai and ninja applied to modern life with, The Zen Samurai, Sensei Zen Takai, the last heir of a 16-generation samurai lineage. Sensei shares his insights on achieving balance, harmony, and focus in a world full of distractions. Learn about practices such as meditation in movement, the philosophy of the five elements (earth, water, fire, wind, and sky), and how to unlock your true potential by trusting your body and letting go of ego.

“The samurai does not seek to fight, but to avoid conflict by first finding their own balance.” - The Zen Samurai.

Discover how these ancient teachings can help you reduce stress, cultivate mindfulness, and live a life aligned with nature and your values. This is a unique episode you don’t want to miss.

“The body is our closest connection to nature; by understanding it, we find our path to balance.”

Sensei Zen Takai, widely recognized as “The Zen Samurai,” was born on September 21, 1975, in Fukuoka, Japan. As the last living heir of a prestigious 16-generation samurai lineage, Zen embodies the seamless integration of ancient tradition and modern life.

Raised in the rich heritage of samurai and ninja teachings, Zen was deeply influenced by his father, Zen Zo, a revered leader of the legendary Yagyū samurai clan and a direct descendant of warriors who served under the iconic Hattori Hanzō in the 16th century. Under his father’s guidance, Zen mastered the art of the katana sword and inherited the responsibility of preserving and sharing the philosophy, wisdom, and techniques of his ancestors.

“Samurai wisdom is not a combat technique; it is a technique for finding inner peace.”

Today, Zen Takai continues this mission, blending samurai values with contemporary practices to inspire balance, mindfulness, and self-mastery in a modern world. His teachings transcend combat, focusing on inner peace, harmony, and the connection between body, mind, and nature. Through his work, Zen Takai bridges the timeless wisdom of the past with the challenges and opportunities of the present.

Index of contents - and what you will learn in this episode

 1.  What does surrendering to the ego mean, and how does it bring freedom?
 2.   Key moments in the life of the Zen Samurai and how they shaped him.
 3.   The mission to preserve and share samurai wisdom in the modern world.
 4.  The most important thing about Sensei Zen Takai tradition.
 5.  Sensei Zen Takai masters and biggest learnings.
 6.  The big answer that Sensei has found by himself.
 7.   The meaning of inner balance and how to achieve it.
 8.  How to be a ninja can be helpful nowadays.
 9.   The connection between emotions, breathing, and body control.
 10.  Essential samurai teachings applied to contemporary life.
 11.  What does it mean to harmonize with yourself and others?
 12.  How mindfulness and movement practices help reduce anxiety.
 13.  The beginner’s mind: the art of detachment and starting anew.
 14.  The philosophy of the five elements: earth, water, fire, wind, and sky.
 15. How to reduce anxiety.
 16. How to gain true focus.
 17. A blueprint for being in harmony.
 18. The best way, according to The Zen Samurai, to abandon oneself.

The Zen Samurai: Samurai Wisdom for Modern Times, The Art of the Sword, Discovering Inner Peace in the midst of Chaos, Achieving Balance, Harmony and Focus in a World Full of Distractions, Trusting the Body, and Letting the Ego Pass Away - podcast #260

"What you get is what you life for" - ShaolinInfluencer.

Isra Garcia interviews Coach Shen (known as ShaolinInfluencer) about living the Shaolin experience, street dancing, fighting, teaching Shaolin combat, the influence of dancing, building your character, mastering oneself, looking for the Shaolin Way, and more.

Sometimes, life brings us to places where tradition and modernity collide, and in that intersection, we meet people who transform how we see the world. This is one of those stories. Years ago, Isra Garcia found himself stepping through the gates of the Shaolin Temple Europe, a place steeped in ancient wisdom and timeless discipline [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=dPvgCM0f_0U&t=5s]. It was here, surrounded by the serenity of the monastery and the powerful rhythm of martial arts, that Isra first encountered Coach Shen (Xiao Shen), known as ShaolinInfluencer—a change agent and disruptor who redefines what it means to live the Shaolin way.

"The more unconscious about my body, the more I feed my consciousness" - ShaolinInfluencer.

His paths crossed amidst the temple’s unique atmosphere, where silence and movement create a language of their own. Coach Shen stood out—not just as a teacher of Shaolin arts, but as someone who seamlessly blends combat techniques, mindful living, and the boundless energy of breakdance and free form movement. His presence, his energy, and his philosophy captivated Isra, sparking a connection that has stayed with us ever since.

Today, in this very special episode, Isra sits down with Coach Shen (ShaolinInfluencer) for an intimate and dynamic conversation. Together, we explore his journey, his evolution as a Shaolin instructor, and how he balances the ancient and the modern to craft a teaching style that is as innovative as it is rooted in tradition.

"If every day you combine one movement, at the end of the year you have 365 moves" - Shaolin Influencer.

In the heart of Europe, at the Shaolin Temple Europe, emerges a figure who perfectly embodies the fusion of ancient tradition and modernity: Coach Shen. As an instructor at this Buddhist monastery located in Otterberg, Germany, Coach Shen not only imparts the ancient teachings of Shaolin but also enriches them with contemporary elements, creating a truly unique experience for his students.

Coach Shen’s life is a testament to the harmonious integration of seemingly contrasting disciplines and lifestyles. His training in Shaolin martial arts has granted him a deep understanding of Kung Fu, traditional combat and other traditional practices. Yet, his passion for movement led him to explore breakdance and freestyle dance, disciplines that demand exceptional agility, strength, and creativity.

"I influence the modern side and the Shaolin side" - ShaolinInfluencer.

His disruptive approach has resonated within the Shaolin Temple Europe community, attracting students eager for a learning experience that transcends traditional teachings. Through his instruction, Coach Shen proves that martial arts and dance are not opposing disciplines but complementary paths to self-discovery and personal mastery.

In this episode, we’ll delve into Coach Shen’s journey, his teaching philosophy, and how he has seamlessly woven the ancient art of Shaolin with the vibrant expressions of modern movement. Join us on this journey to discover how tradition and innovation can coexist and enrich each other in the pursuit of balance and inner harmony.

"When dancing, whenever you want to do it, you do it... I don't have the same pattern for every day" - ShaolinInfluencer.

Index of contents - and what you will learn in this episode

Coach Shen (ShaolinInfluencer): how to stay true and improve your character, freestyling yourself, embodying the Shaolin Lifestyle, and mastering the intersection between martial arts, movement, combat, street dance and Shaolin arts - podcast #259

"Este trabajo te tira por los suelos tanto, continuamente que ¿cómo te vas a creer nada?"

Isra García responde en este nuevo episodio a las preguntas de Walter Pastor, semanas después de haber finalizado un programa individual de Alto Rendimiento Holístico. Walter Pastor es empresario, trail-runner, biohacker y educador.

"Si solo apareces en los momentos estelares, no eres una buena guía"

El mismo Walter formula a Isra preguntas sobre cómo él toma de decisiones, las cuatro prácticas de alto rendimiento holístico para principiantes y otras cuatro para avanzados, ejemplos de hábitos y hacks que ha dejado marchar y que le han servidio mucho, y sobre cuál es su misión y propósito como aprendiz y como instructor.

"La misión como aprendiz es practicar tanto como pueda, sepa, sea capaz y tenga energía para ello"

Índice de contenidos - y qué vas a aprender en este episodio

 1. Intro.
 2. Cómo Isra toma decisiones.
 3. Cuatro prácticas de Alto Rendimiento Holístico para principiantes.
 4. Cuatro prácticas de Alto Rendimiento Holístico para avanzados.
 5. Lo que dejas marchar que te ha servicio mucho.
 6. La misión y propósito como aprendiz.
 7. La misión y propósito como instructor.
 8. Fin.

"El mayor respeto que le puedas dar a alguien a quien guías o con quien trabajas, es hacerlo con esa persona. Es involucrarse en todo el proceso"

Notas del pódcast:

 * Programa de Alto Rendimiento [https://programa.altorendimientoholistico.com].
 * Walter Pastor [https://es.linkedin.com/in/walterpastor].
 * Colegio Shackleton [https://shackletonschool.com].
 * Cafe Balancilla. [https://www.cafesbalancilla.es]

Pódcast: formas de tomar decisiones, prácticas de alto rendimiento holístico, dejar marchar hábitos que funcionan, y la misión y propósito del aprendiz y del instructor.

Formas de tomar decisiones, prácticas de alto rendimiento holístico, dejar marchar hábitos que funcionan, y la misión y propósito del aprendiz y del instructor (Q&A) - podcast #258

"Encontrar el equilibrio entre el cero y el mil" - Isra García

Isra García publica para su 42 cumpleaños 42 nuevos códigos de Life Mastery que redactó al inicio de este gran viaje y experimento de 4 años de duración llamado La Gran Victoria. Son algo parecido a reglas de vida, pero más aplicables, que Isra ha seguido en esta nueva etapa de su vida.

"La realidad es que desde que nacemos estamos en esa Gran Victoria"

¿Qué pregunta te gustaría formular a Isra para que la responda en los próximos episodios? Déjala en los comentarios.

"Enfocarte en lo más importante que hay que hacer, vivir"

Índice de contenidos - y qué vas a aprender en este episodio:

 1. El silencio - intro y contexto.
 2. El aterrizaje de La Gran Victoria y próximos pasos.
 3. Los 42 nuevos códigos de Life Mastery.
 4. Nada más que decir - cierre.

"Al cumplir 42 años me di cuenta de que no tenía nada que decir. Me encontraba vacío"

Notas del pódcast y recursos

 * Los 40 primeros códigos [https://disrupt-everything.isragarcia.es/40-cdigos-de-vida-para-vivir-con-maestra-podcast-238].
 * Cuando Isra cumplió los 41 años [https://isragarcia.es/41-siendo-isra-garcia/].
 * Acceso a los detalles de la primera edición del Retiro de Oscuridad, Autodominio y Exploración Interior de Isra García [https://docs.google.com/document/d/15RToee7EivVSD5v7wFX7bz5HQKWzpE4hekf3yxi94vM/edit?usp=sharing].
 * Los 42 códigos escritos [https://isragarcia.es/42-nuevos-codigos-de-life-mastery/].
 * Publicación en Instagram de Isra dedicando su cumpleaños a las mujeres más importantes de su vida [https://www.instagram.com/p/DA0JE7MoH82/?img_index=1].

"Si no tengo nada que decir, no digo nada"

42 nuevos Códigos de Life Mastery - podcast #257

“Un ‘Aha’ son puertas abiertas, ahora te toca a ti pasar por esa puerta.” - Isra García.

Este nuevo episodio son dos en uno y una sorpresa. Los dos primeros son dos sesiones de preguntas y respuestas dentro de dos programas 1:1 de Alto Rendimiento Holístico. Uno con Carlos Esteire más sobre factores, indicadores clave, evaluación, seguimiento y optimización de lo aprendido sobre el método del alto Rendimiento Holístico. El segundo es con Jorge Petit y explora los pequeños grandes matices de algunos de los superhábitos cotidianos. El tercero, que en realidad es el primero, es un mensaje de Isra a todos los oyentes con una actualización sobre el pódcast, los próximos episodios, el fin de esta etapa del pódcast que comenzó en 2017, el proceso de aterrizaje de la Gran Victoria, dos proyectos abiertos al público, su vuelta y la nueva fase del pódcast en 2025.

“¿Qué ha cambiado en mí respecto al día anterior?” - Isra García.

“El camino largo es el atajo, haz el trabajo y el resultado se ocupará del resto” - Isra García.

Índice de contenidos - y qué aprenderás en este episodio:

 1. Parte 1 - Intro Isra García con mensaje para todos los oyentes:
    1. Los próximos pasos del pódcast, sus nuevos invitados, los episodios finales hasta su vuelta de La Gran Victoria.
    2. El Hombre Holístico, el Retiro de Oscuridad y el libro Actitud Imparable.
    3. El silencio es la gran motivación.
 2. Parte 2 - Q&A con Carlos Esteire:
    1. Fundación Enrique Esteire Perla in Memoriam
    2. Cómo y en qué grado se evalúa el éxito del programa de ARH 1:1?
    3. La media de resultados después del programa.
    4. Comparar el programa del ARH con otras alternativas.
    5. La guía de integración, cómo expandir lo que has aprendido.
    6. Seguimiento y luego qué.
 3. Parte 3 - Q&A con Jorge Petit:
    1. Tiempo para cada meditación y pausa consciente.
    2. La rutina óptima de la técnica de potencial holístico.
    3. Seleccionar y filtrar las listas de música adecuadas para cada momento.
    4. Toma de batidos y preparados energéticos a lo largo del día y su optimización para el deporte.
    5. Alternar la alimentación de alto rendimiento con dieta Mediterránea.
    6. Ducha fría en la mañana, y ducha caliente.
    7. Cómo usar el cojín de meditación y la meditación zazen.

“Todo lo mismo que me esclavizaba, ahora me libera” - Isra García.

Notas del pódcast:

 * Programa de Alto Rendimiento Holístico [https://programa.altorendimientoholistico.com/].
 * Episodio pódcast El Hombre Holístico [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3W6qsdRVis2zR358KhdjSF?si=c47b9424f71e4904].
 * Contacto para información, detalles, contenidos, logística y coste del retiro El Hombre Holístico - por correo: beabril(aroba)isragarcia(punto)com - o WhatsApp: +34 671 065 533.
 * Contacto para participar en el retiro de tres días completos de oscuridad + autodominio - por correo: lolablanquer(aroba)isragarcia(punto)com.
 * Fundación Enrique Esteire Perla in Memoriam [https://aeepim.com/home/].
 * Salva Fernández - entrevista [https://isragarcia.es/podcast/salva-fernandez-sherpa/].
 * Doctor Estivil [https://doctorestivill.es/].
 * Doctor Antonio Hernández [https://isragarcia.es/podcast/dr-antonio-hernandez-entrevista-testosterona-longevidad/].
 * Néstor Palmetti - entrevista [https://isragarcia.es/podcast/nestor-palmetti-entrevista-proceso-depurativo/].
 * El cerebro empieza a reaccionar a la meditación a partir de los 20 minutos [https://www.mundodeportivo.com/vidae/psicologia-bienestar/20211019/1001699554/beneficios-meditar-20-minutos-dia.html]. Pr [https://es.amixstore.com/nutricion-deportiva/amix-cellup-energy-drink-500ml/]

Es tú contra tú - factores e indicadores clave para llevar a cabo, optimizar y evaluar el Alto Rendimiento Holístico, superhábitos cotidianos y los resultados obtenidos. Próximos pasos del podcast e Isra y el aterrizaje de La Gran Victoria - podcast 

"Don't let capitalism take our humanity." - Marian Goodell.

Isra Garcia [https://isragarcia.com] interviews Burning Man CEO Marian Goodell. This conversation revolves around leadership lessons, community building, the power of Burning Man culture for reshaping society and culture activism, authentic storytelling machines, personal disruption, and creating a business beyond the ordinary. It also includes creativity and inspiration while balancing growing a worldwide organization for the long term and using Burning Man principles and ethos to make positive change.

"I quit my job in 1998 and joined Burning Man. Burning Man has been in my life for half of it." - Marian Goodell.

"Cultural connectivity is our number one priority." - Marian Goodell.

In this new episode, we feature and interview Marian Goodell about Burning Man, Community Cultivation, Storytelling, Creativity, Leadership and Making a Ruckus.

"I'm living a disruptive life." - Marian Goodell.

Index of contents - and what you will learn in this episode 

 1.  Most prominent life highlights. 
 2.  What has occurred recently in Marian's life that she did not expect?
 3.  The life-changing decision in Marian's life.
 4.  What changed in Marian's life and Burning Man after losing the found Harry Larvey?
 5.  How Burning Man is reshaping business culture.
 6.  The leadership lessons that Burning Man has taught Marian Goodell.
 7.  Marian's favourite part of being Burning Man CEO and her least favourite part.
 8.  The most important personal lessons that Marian has taken from Burning Man.
 9.  What are people getting wrong from Burning Man, according to Marian Goodell?
 10. The relationship between Burning Man and doing business. How do you run a business that produces culture?
 11. The biggest Marian has about Burning Man.
 12. Marian Goodell's take on psychedelics and how this has affected Burning Man.
 13. Would Marian Goodell add any other Burning Man principle to the leading ten BM principles?
 14. Rapid-fire questions.
 15. Marian's question for the audience: "What makes you happy?"
 16. Marian's experiment for the audience disrupts how you engage with other people.

"Live your life with minimal regrets."

Podcast show notes, links, mentions and other resources

 * Burning Man [https://burningman.org].
 * The 10 Principles of Burning Man [https://burningman.org/about/10-principles/].
 * Ayn Rand - The Fountainhead [https://aynrand.org/novels/the-fountainhead/] / Atlas Shrugged [https://aynrand.org/novels/atlas-shrugged/].
 * Larry Harvey [https://burningman.org/programs/philosophical-center/founders-voices/larry-harvey/]
 * Bob Pittman interviews Marian Goodell [https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-math-magic-31150153/episode/marian-goodell-in-this-day-and-56225719/?embed=true].

"Burning Man has been my children." - Marian Goodell.

Podcast - Marian Goodell: what it means to be Burning Man's CEO, living a disruptive life, finding the gift in life, producing a culture that transforms individuals and organizations, leadership lessons, storytelling that transcends silos, the power of community and reshaping business with humanity.

 

Marian Goodell: what it means to be Burning Man's CEO, living a disruptive life, finding the gift, producing a culture that transforms individuals and organizations, leadership lessons, the power of community and reshaping humanity - podcast #255

Isra García comparte 10 nuevos y pequeños microhábitos de Ultraproductividad diarios para accionar tus objetivos y materializar lo que deseas.

"El desafío es ensuciarte las manos practicando de manera que hagas lo que necesitas hacer cada día para estar ahí, para que esos objetivos se conviertan en realidad" - Isra García.

Este es un episodio que Isra ha grabado en uno de sus retiros consigo mismo durante la Gran Victoria en la que todavía se encuentra, en él se comparten 10 microhábitos clave que Isra utiliza a diario para vivir ultraproductivo.

"En esos pequeños momentos de serendipia encuentras el sabor de la vida" - Isra García.

"Más que el reloj o a qué hora te despiertas, adquiere el microhábito de hacerte una promesa a ti mismo y mantenerla" - Isra García.

Índice de contenidos - y qué aprenderás en este episodio

 1.  Intro.
 2.  La primera promesa del día.
 3.  Vestirte para la plenitud.
 4.  Micro-momento meditativo.
 5.  Come tranquilo y consciente.
 6.  El momento de la media-tarde y abrazarse a uno mismo (5 minutos)
 7.  Encuentra tiempo libre versión "micro".
 8.  Gestiona tu dinero con honor (por Jorge Flo)
 9.  Preséntate, conoce a la gente.
 10. Ve. Explora y experimenta "nuevo" en pequeño y frecuentemente.
 11. Escribe y duerme.
 12. El desafío de elegir que tres de los diez microhábitos aplicar.

"No es la duración del tiempo lo que importa, sino la calidad del mismo" - Isra García.

Notas del podcast:

 * La Gran Mañana [https://isragarcia.es/podcast/la-manana-perfecta/].
 * Micro-momentos [https://isragarcia.es/micromomentos/].
 * Micro [https://isragarcia.es/micro/].
 * Desapego psicológico del trabajo [https://isragarcia.es/ser-ultraproductivo/].
 * Método Ultraproductividad [https://metodo.ultraproductividad.com].

"Te ves pleno, te sientes pleno" - Isra García.

10 nuevos y pequeños microhabitos de Ultraproductividad para el día a día - podcast.

"Cuando te sientes cómodo en tus propios zapatos, tú te empujas y te guías a ti mismo con una energía diferente" - Isra García.

10 nuevos y pequeños microhábitos de Ultraproductividad - podcast #254

"En una escala del uno al diez, ¿cómo de verdaderamente feliz soy aquí y ahora con mi vida?"

Isra García explica en este episodio-chispazo las dos preguntas que él utiliza para subir de nivel su felicidad interior. Son las preguntas que necesitamos hacer para movernos hacia delante cada día. Un episodio grabado en una isla remota de Asia en uno de sus retiros en sí mismo dentro de La Gran Victoria [https://isragarcia.es/podcast/el-viaje-al-punto-cero-de-isra-garcia/], el experimento de morir en vida en el que todavía se encuentra. 

"Hacerte estas preguntas en un superhábito [https://disrupt-everything.isragarcia.es/11-superhbitos-de-alto-rendimiento-disrupt-everything-62] de un minuto que puedes empezar ahora mismo" - Isra García.

Índice de contenidos - y qué aprenderás en este episodio

 1. Hacerlo micro es la clave.
 2. El arte de hacer preguntas.
 3. Las dos preguntas que necesitamos plantearnos.
 4. Las preguntas antes de ir a dormir.
 5. La investigación y resultados de estas dos preguntas.
 6. Formular la pregunta número uno.
 7. Formular la pregunta número dos.
 8. Ejemplos.

"¿Cómo sabes si funciona si no lo experimentas y de una forma u otra, lo mides o lo monitorizas?" - Isra García.

Cómo hacer subir tu número de la felicidad con este superhábito de un minuto y lograr una versión más feliz de ti mismo a través de dos preguntas clave - podcast #253 (chispazo)

"I do not need motivation any more because it has become a habit." - Shi Miao Jian.

Isra Garcia interviews Shaolin Teacher and Master Student Shi Miao Jian about embracing the Shaolin Way, his learnings, transformation and daily experience after many years in the Monastery as a Shaolin student. Shi Miao Jian also explores routines, rituals and life lessons learnt over all these years, as what it is like to be a master student and to live in the Shaolin Temple Europe, also about learning Kung Fu, Qi Gong, Tai Chi and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Shi Miao Jian tells us about his life in the Temple, his day-to-day tasks, how he became a Shaolin teacher, and what you can gain from living the Shaolin lifestyle.

"The more you learn about yourself through practice, the more you learn that is in your power."

"I'm not actually doing it; it's done to me. You go through life, and then a possibility comes... The problem is getting too caught up in thinking." - Shi Miao Jian.

Index of contents - and what you will learn in this episode:

 1.  Intro.
 2.  How Shi Miao Jian ended up living in the Shaolin Temple Europe.
 3.  What's the difference between being a novice and a master student in the Shaolin Temple tradition.
 4.  The biggest reason why Shi Miao Jian applied for the monastery.
 5.  Stellar moments and life highlights before and during the stay at the Shaolin Temple Europe.
 6.  The most significant difference between living inside and outside the Temple is.
 7.  Changes between Shaolin students and master students.
 8.  How Shi Miao Jin thinks about happiness now.
 9.  How Shi Miao Jin finds the middle Way and his balance.
 10. The daily habits that work better for Shi Miao Jin.
 11. The five ways Shi Miao Jin pays daily attention to find balance.
 12. An introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
 13. Optimizing your life according to the fundamental aspects of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
 14. Most astonishing facts were found when Shi Miao Jian was studying TCM.
 15. The most critical skill nowadays, according to Shi Miao Jian.
 16. Shi Miao Jian explains a full typical day in the Temple.
 17. The Shaolin Bootcamp and getting to your personal limit.
 18. Recommendations for newcomers.
 19. His biggest teachings are from the Shaolin Temple Abbot, Shi Miao Hai, and Shi Heng Zuan.
 20. The thing that has impressed most Shi Miao Jian about his master, Shi Heng Yi.
 21. Three biggest learnings from Shi Heng Yi.
 22. The most significant turning point for Shi Miao Jian.
 23. How to let go of your book knowledge.
 24. The motivation for Shi Miao Jian.
 25. 5 concepts and what they mean to him.
 26. Parting thoughts.

"When my mum died, my life became real."

"Feel the gratefulness for all your relationships and all the people around you." - Shi Miao Jian.

Podcast show notes, resources and links

 * Shaolin Temple Europe website [http://www.shaolintemple.eu/].
 * First interview with Shi Heng Yi [https://youtu.be/t_DDG-8mqck?si=vbqNwVpk4y0grjDK] (recorded in August 2020) about the Path to Self-Mastery.
 * Second interview with Shifu Shi Heng Yi about Life Mastery [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAOQM7BLYe4&t=10s] (recorded in July 2021) - Interview (in English with a summary of each question in Spanish) with Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi.
 * Third interview with Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi about what you need to improve yourself [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apCzpV-G9FA].
 * Interview with Shi Miao Hai [https://youtu.be/hX0fNKkIzR8?si=SDtcMLq13cKWbyQ9].

Shi Miao Jian (Shaolin Teacher): Living the Shaolin Way, Traditional Chinese Medicine, becoming a Shaolin Master Student, the Way Back to Yourself, the Routines and Rituals, Surpassing Your Personal Limits, Vital Learnings from his masters - podcast #252

"I had a one-hour breathwork session with myself without knowing it, and I experienced connection and bliss; this changed my life." - JD Thomas.

Isra Garcia interviews JD Thomas, an ex-professional athlete who founded his breath and bodywork school. He is passionate about people, connection, and intimacy and shares Tantra. He is currently training pro tennis players to use breathing during matches to manage their mind states and perform optimally.

"Rhythmic breathing is essential because you want more freedom and flow in life, and then you want expansion; whatever you do with breathing, you also do it to the mind." - JD Thomas.

"I believe what is missing is Psychology of Breath…. In breathing practices. Proactive Breathwork is The Psychology of Breathing" - JD Thomas

"When you try to do what you think you can know, you must surrender at some point." - JD Thomas.

Index of contents - and what you will learn in this episode with JD Thomas:

 1.  JD's life milestones and most impactful moments - one learning for each.
 2.  About listening to your inner voice.
 3.  Getting in touch with your inner master.
 4.  The four biggest takeaways after more than 20 years of experience in Breathwork for JD Thomas.
 5.  JD Thomas ellaborating on "What is missing is the Psychology of Breath in Breathing Practices." 
 6.  How has proactive Breathwork enhanced JD Thoma's life explicitly? And What's the common factor that has empowered so many people?
 7.  Examples of breathing patterns and what they mean.
 8.  JD Thomas share with us how he handles stress and Anxiety.
 9.  His top personal practices for alignment and focus at this moment.
 10. His most formidable challenge recently, and how he has overcome it. 
 11. Ask the breath and the breath will tell you.
 12. How do you release emotions and feelings you no longer need? 
 13. From your experience and work, what are the fundamental pillars for optimal performance [https://isragarcia.com/the-holistic-high-performance-method] in life and work, and how can we cultivate each?
 14. What is missing in getting intimate with ourselves? And what's the recipe, if any, for getting intimate and connecting with others?
 15. How JD Thomas combines Tantra with Breathwork, and the most helpful practice for him.
 16. JD Thoma's experience with psychedelics, his learnings and how he sees psychedelics and Breathwork working together.
 17. How someone can release more DMT during a breathwork session.
 18. The breathing practices we should know.
 19. Essential habits that support JD Thomas to feel satisfied.
 20. The skill he is trying to master - and the process he is following.
 21. His favourite physical exercises.
 22. JD Thomas shares the mental practices that help him get your mind unstuck.
 23. JD's suggestion to increase one's vitality.
 24. An iconic work team for JD Thomas would be...
 25. If JD Thomas could try three new things unrelated to what he is doing right now...
 26. The things he would you change if he was about to start from scratch now, knowing what he already know.
 27. His secret rituals for staying healthy and positive.
 28. The challenge JD Thomas launches to the audience, and the question he would want you to respond to.
 29. His best Hack is...
 30. Biggest lifetime learning.
 31. A mind-blowing experience he had...
 32. The most crazy adventure he has been through.
 33. Parting thoughts - the final message.

"I have experienced DMT, and the experience of the Breathwork is the same without trying the substance. It's natural; it's always there; we are always breathing" - JD Thomas.

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JD Thomas: Mastering the Psychology of Breath through Proactive Breathwork techniques, Intimacy and Connection practices, accessing the primal state, reaching the highest standards for optimal performance, empowering sexuality - podcast #251

(English version) - Disrupt Everything Podcast [https://disrupt-everything.isragarcia.es/] series by Isra Garcia provides the tools and resources to find the difference that makes the difference, hack into the human potential and positively impact your life and profession. It is a guide to living in a permanent state of reinvention. A project designed to dissect and share the keys of that 1% of the world's top disruptors. As well as their master strategies, techniques, skills, rituals, habits, foundations, processes, systems or hacks lead you to reinvent yourself and become the big bang that being human represents. The ultimate goal of this podcast is: to bother you, educate you, motivate you, launch yourself, lead you, develop you, calibrate you, optimize you, mentor you, empower you, propel you, choose you, and reinvent yourself. 

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 * More than 6.1 million listens.  
 * Around 295.000 downloads per month.
 * One of the few that offers alternate episodes in Spanish and English.

(Spanish version) - Disrupt Everything Podcast by Isra García proporciona los medios necesarios para encontrar la diferencia que marca la diferencia, hackear el potencial humano e impactar positivamente en tu vida y profesión. Es una guía para vivir en un estado permanente de reinvención. Un proyecto diseñado para extraer y acercarte las claves maestras, de ese 1% de los más grandes disruptores mundiales, así como sus mejores estrategias, técnicas, habilidades, rituales, hábitos, nuevos fundamentos, procesos, sistemas o trucos,  que te lleven a reinventarte a ti mismo, y convertirte en big-bang que ser humano representa. La meta final de este podcast es: incomodarte, educarte, molestarte, lanzarte, liderarte, desarrollarte, calibrarte, optimizarte, mentorizarte, potenciarte, propulsarte, elegirte y reinventarte.   Algunos hitos destacados:  

 * Podcast referencia en disrupción, reinvención y life hacking.  
 * Más de 130 entrevistas [https://isragarcia.es/podcast/] a personalidades mundiales como como: Seth Godin, Robin Sharma, Jamie Wheal, Nancy Duarte, Steven Kotler, Dandapani, Kevin Kelly, Dr Bruce Lipton, Mark Manson, Frank Blake, Wim Hof, Mingyur Riponche, Dennis McKenna, Shi Heng Yi, Massimo Pigliucci o Chip Conley.  
 * Más de 6.1 millones de escuchas.
 * Alrededor de 295.000 descargas mensuales. 
 * Con episodios alternos en Castellano y en Inglés. 

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