#844: Be Still — Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry Shukman

In this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, Tim introduces a new experiment called 'Meditation Monday,' where he will share short meditation sessions every week. Over a four-episode series, listeners will develop a Zen toolkit to foster calmness and improve daily effectiveness. Tim recommends the app 'The Way' designed by meditation teacher Henry Shukman, who is also a guest on the show.

Henry Shukman leads the meditation session, which focuses on body scanning as a way to ground participants and relieve stress. He emphasizes the importance of stillness, encouraging listeners to let go of their external worries and focus on their inner being. Starting off with a brief poem to establish the mood, he guides listeners to relax various parts of their bodies, progressively easing tension and promoting a sense of warmth and ease throughout.

The session concludes with gentle movements to bring awareness back to the physical space and a reminder that the ease discovered during meditation is always accessible. Henry teases the next session, which will explore the idea of how doing less can potentially lead to doing more.