The Secret Breathwork That Unlocks Peace with Jitesh Vaswani | 71

Send us Fan MailThe Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 71Guesting Jitesh VaswaniThere’s a quiet war happening inside all of us. Anxiety, overstimulation, endless comparison—especially among Gen Z. In this powerful conversation, Jack Wagoner speaks with Jitesh Vaswani—spiritual teacher, TEDx speaker, and Director of Partnerships & Breathwork Coach at Art of Living with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.Jitesh breaks down why our generation is facing unprecedented levels of stress, and how SKY Breath Meditation (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga) offers a simple, ancient, and proven practice to reconnect to peace.We explore:•The anxiety epidemic in young people•How breath shapes emotion—and how to use it consciously•Whether lasting inner peace is really possible•Meditation myths, and why it’s not just “sitting in silence”•The difference between conscious and subconscious breath training•The mission of Art of Living and Jitesh’s spiritual journey📌 Links Mentioned:•Jitesh Vaswani Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jitesh_vaswani•Art of Living: https://www.artofliving.org•SKY Breath Meditation Course Info: https://www.artofliving.org/us-en/sky-breath-meditation•Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: https://www.srisriravishankar.org⸻🕒 Timestamps00:00 The Inner Struggle: Understanding Anxiety and Modern Life03:10 The Power of Breath: Meditation as a Solution06:12 Mindfulness and Meditation: Training the Subconscious08:54 Inner vs. Outer Success: The Paradox of Modern Living11:54 The Journey of Meditation: Finding Balance in Practice14:44 Overcoming Barriers: Making Meditation Accessible18:02 Techniques for Effective Meditation: The Art of Living Approach21:08 Exploring Deeper Consciousness: Accessing Your True Self33:13 The Natural State of Meditation34:46 Exploring Deeper Consciousness38:15 Jitesh's Journey with Meditation44:25 The Impact of Meditation on Life50:55 Balancing Gratitude and Ambition58:44 Wisdom and Insights from Jitesh⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter: https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the show☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.