Ann Swanson is the author of the internationally bestselling book SCIENCE OF YOGA, which has been translated into over 15 languages. Her new book, Meditation for the Real World, illuminates the fascinating science behind meditation with step-by-step practices to help you find peace in everyday life. In this episode we breakdown: Background coming into book writing and the science of yogaNew Book: Meditation for the Real WorldDifferent meditation practices and tools Using meditation for spaces of transition Gratitude practices and the practice of KindnessExploring the negativity biasChallenges of meditation for people Power in one minute meditations and finding glimmers in each dayFinding time to meditate and to create discipline in the practicesCreating a mediation practice for life Changes and challengesThe importance of leading by example and meditation techniques for yoga teachersBreakdown of Ann’s new book to make meditation adaptable and mangeable Ann’s vision forward for herself and the bookUntapped power - intuitionGive Ann a follow @scienceof.yoga Leave a review and let us know your thoughts on this episode so we can continue to share this podcast with others or follow along on Instagram.