<div>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.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> </div> <h1>SPONSOR</h1> <div>• Shopify | Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period <a href="http://shopify.com/tll">http://shopify.com/tll</a><br> <br> </div> <h1>TIMESTAMPS</h1> <div>2:28 The Art of Living Foundation<br> 3:47 What Inspired Dr. Ajay’s Path<br> 10:04  Sky Breath Meditation<br> 13:57 Breathing Technique for Nervousness<br> 17:17 Full Yogic Breath<br> 21:22 Nose Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing<br> 26:16 The 4 Pillars of Energy<br> 31:48 Managing Difficult Times<br> 32:56 Learning from Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar<br> 37:29 Conscious vs traditional leadership<br> 43:23 Bringing Meditation to College Campuses<br> 48:13 Building Confidence &amp; Resilience<br> 49:20 Last Message<br> <br> </div> <h1>FOLLOW AJAY</h1> <div>• <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajtejasvi">Instagram</a><br> • <a href="https://www.artofliving.org/">The Art of Living</a><br> <br> 🎙️Complete show notes for this episode <a href="https://www.lavendaire.com/lifestyle-294/">here</a><br> <br> 📹 The video version of this interview is available on <a href="https://youtu.be/bIOJGep_knM">YouTube</a><br> <br> <br> </div> <h1>SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAVENDAIRE LIFESTYLE</h1> <div>• <a href="https://www.lavendaire.com/itunes">Apple Podcasts</a><br> • <a href="https://www.lavendaire.com/spotify">Spotify</a><br> • <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/lavendairelifestyle">YouTube<br> <br> </a><br> </div> <h1>LAVENDAIRE</h1> <div>• <a href="https://www.youtube.com/lavendaire">YouTube</a><br> • <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lavendaire">Instagram</a> </div>