Episode 9 | Sacred Stillness: The Science and Art of Meditation for Magick

Send a textSummary: In this episode, Kristal and Kate dive into meditation, the science of meditation, their meditation practices and share apps and gadgets that can support a meditation practice.Show NotesIntro & Invocation (0:00-2:30)Kate defines meditation and Kristal geeks out about the science behind it: super high beta (extreme religious state), k-complex (divine inspiration), high beta (hyperawareness), beta level (consciousness), alpha level (the zone), theta level (trance state), delta level (deep trance)  (2:31-18:30)They explore where drugs play into this. (18:31-20:25)Kate introduces a broad understanding of meditation and the two share practices they like, starting with breathwork and moving on to tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), music, and active meditation that puts them in flow state.  (20:25-26:38)They list off the apps and gadgets they like or have heard of. (26:39-32:26)Final thoughts and call-to-action: Have you tried an app or meditation gear? Share what’s worked for you.Preview of next week's episode: DivinationOutro (33:24-34:36)Resources mentioned during the episodeEmotional Freedom TechniqueEye Movement Desensitization and ReprocessingCalm (app)Insight Timer (app)Soulloop (app)Breathwork (app)Ambio (app)Yogi Bryan on IGGrounding gearBiofeedback techLinks to all our social media@witchingoutloud@theunveiledspirit@priestessforhire @starsandmoontarotTransform Your Life with Mindset Coaching (theunveiledspirit.com)Editor & Associate Producer:Ash Black at Blackheart Media LLC@blackheartmediallc on FaceBookAudio AttributionWind Sound klankbeeld Room-tone wind 6 bft 180103_1251.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/415667/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Chime sgossner chimes_c#4_f_1.wav by sgossner -- https://freesound.org/s/192615/ -- License: Attribution 4.0River at Night distanLinks to all our social mediaWitching Out Loud on Substack @witchingoutloud Kate Website: www.starsandmoontarot.com Instagram @priestessforhire Instagram @starsandmoontarot KristalWebsite: https://theunveiledspirit.com/Substack @kristalthomasBlueSky @theunveiledspirit.bsky.socialFacebook & Instagram: @TheUnveiledSpirit Editor & Associate Producer:Ash Black at Blackheart Media LLC@blackheartmediallc on FaceBook Audio AttributionFor audio attributions please visit: Audio Attributions Intro & Outro Music: www.purple-planet.com - Let the Mystery Unfold from Ep 56 forward.