5 Essential Meditation Techniques Every Beginner Needs

Meditation isn’t just sitting quietly—it’s about knowing how to respond rather than react. In this episode, discover how movement-based mindfulness, breathwork, and martial arts philosophy create lasting personal transformation. Explore the concept of "yielding" as a powerful alternative to force, and learn how regulating your body, breath, and mindset can drastically shift how you live, lead, and handle stress. Whether you're a high performer, a creative, or someone seeking emotional balance, this episode breaks down how to make meditative practices a lasting lifestyle shift—not a temporary fix.

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by Jeff Patterson

Chapters 

00:00 – 00:45 — Meditation or Martial Arts: What Came First?

 00:46 – 02:41 — A Boxing Coach's Unexpected Advice

 02:42 – 04:20 — Growing Up with Limited Means & Big Dreams

 04:21 – 07:15 — BMX, Fishing & Bruce Lee Beginnings

 07:16 – 09:00 — From the Military to Mindfulness

 09:01 – 12:13 — Staying Present: Lessons from the Ring

 12:14 – 14:47 — Introducing the Yielding Warrior Method 

14:48 – 20:06 — Consistency, Purpose & the Power of Practice

 20:07 – 23:07 — Ritual vs. Reactive Meditation 

23:08 – 25:16 — Distractions Are Part of the Practice

s Over Perfection: Self-Compassion Matters 

37:05 – 39:23 — Why This Method Was Created 

39:24 – 44:32 — 5 Pillars of a Strong Meditation Foundation

 44:33 – 48:47 — Yin, Yang & the Science of Breath 

48:48 – 51:25 — Regulating Energy & Spirit in Everyday Life 

51:26 – 52:56 — Teaching the Teachers: Spreading the Practice

 52:57 – 55:36 — Deep Body Awareness & Energetic Control 

55:37 – 59:11 — Music, Memory & Mindset 

59:12 – 1:00:02 — Final Reflections & How to Dive Deeper

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