294: The Power of Breath & Meditation: Managing Stress & Negative Emotions with Dr. Ajay Tejasvi

294: The Power of Breath & Meditation: Managing Stress & Negative Emotions with Dr. Ajay Tejasvi

Author: Aileen Xu November 30, 2025 Duration: 51:17
What if everything you need to feel calm, energized, and resilient is already within you—just waiting to be activated? In this episode with Dr. Ajay Tejasvi, you'll discover how your breath is the bridge between your mind and body, and learn the practical techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and negative emotions while reclaiming the energy to show up as your best self.

Dr. Ajay Tejasvi is a renowned meditation and breathwork expert and a part of the executive team for The Art of Living Foundation. As a key figure in Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Office in Washington, DC, he contributes to diverse global initiatives. Ajay holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and is actively involved in supporting education, youth, and women's empowerment initiatives.

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TIMESTAMPS

2:28 The Art of Living Foundation
3:47 What Inspired Dr. Ajay’s Path
10:04  Sky Breath Meditation
13:57 Breathing Technique for Nervousness
17:17 Full Yogic Breath
21:22 Nose Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing
26:16 The 4 Pillars of Energy
31:48 Managing Difficult Times
32:56 Learning from Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
37:29 Conscious vs traditional leadership
43:23 Bringing Meditation to College Campuses
48:13 Building Confidence & Resilience
49:20 Last Message

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