Yoni Banayan: Practical Wisdom

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Yoni Banayan: Practical Wisdom

This show is all about boiling down mysticism, science and practical psychological and physiological truths into easily digestible and integrated tools that you can use to better your life.

  1. 43

    Video Game Dream

    A powerful reflection on stepping out of the chaos of life and into a higher perspective. Through a vivid dream, this piece explores what changes when we stop reacting from within the “game” and instead observe ourselves from the outside—calmer, clearer, and more intentional. A reminder that life can be lived with both deep engagement and a sense of spacious awareness.

  2. 42

    Meditation Before Sleep

    A simple yet powerful pre-sleep meditation designed to quiet the mind and deepen rest. This guided practice uses focused attention and breath to shift you into a calm, dreamlike state—helping improve sleep quality and ease you into a more restorative night. Best enjoyed right before bed.

  3. 41

    Meditation to Remove Addiction

    A deep dive into the loops that shape our lives—thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that repeat on autopilot. This reflection introduces a powerful meditation designed to interrupt these patterns at their root, helping you shift entire “neural clusters” and create lasting change beyond surface-level fixes.

  4. 40

    How to Live a Life That Is Enriched

    What does it mean to truly feel rich in the life you already have? This reflection invites you into a simple sensory meditation—using scent and breath to deepen your awareness and reconnect with the beauty that surrounds you. Slow down, breathe in fully, and discover how presence can transform your experience of everyday life.

  5. 39

    Independence Part 2

    A reminder that while we rely on community in countless ways, your inner voice is something only you can access and shape. This short reflection explores how tuning into that voice—and guiding it with intention—can become one of your most powerful tools for healing, clarity, and personal growth.

  6. 38

    How the Gong Can Transform Your Mind and Your Body

    An exploration of the gong as a powerful tool for deep rest, sensory reset, and emotional release. Through layered vibrations that the mind can’t fully track, the gong invites a shift in awareness—helping you reconnect with your body, question old identities, and experience a profound sense of inner renewal.

  7. 37

    Independence

    A reflection on the power of community—and the even greater power of your own voice. While the world supports us in countless ways, your inner voice remains your most personal and influential tool. Learn to listen, shape it with intention, and use it to guide your growth, healing, and success.

  8. 36

    Eating Can Be A Meditation

    A short guided reflection on mindful eating—exploring the hidden conversation between your body, your senses, and your mind. Slow down, taste deeply, and discover how presence can transform the simple act of eating into a rich, almost mesmerizing experience.

  9. 35

    Change Yourself, Change the World

    Real change doesn’t start out there—it starts within. As we grow, set boundaries, and choose differently, the world around us begins to shift too. Like a ripple in the ocean, one inner transformation can echo endlessly, impacting lives far beyond what we can see.

  10. 34

    Giving Starts With Growing

    A tree doesn’t force its fruit—it grows, expands, and then gives. This is a reflection on why real giving comes from fullness, not depletion.

  11. 33

    You Don't Have to Choose

    One of life’s greatest gifts is the ability to witness ourselves as we live. This piece explores how awareness brings not only peace, but a more grounded way of moving through life—where we can stay present with our actions without losing ourselves in the process.

  12. 32

    You Are Not Broken

    Many people believe they are broken, but often the issue is not who you are—it’s not having the right understanding or tools yet. This piece explores shifting away from self-judgment and toward a clearer, more useful way of making sense of what’s going on, so real change becomes possible.

  13. 31

    Why Your Mind Hasn't Healed Yet

    True healing doesn’t happen in the mind alone—the body has to come with it. This piece explores how lasting change requires the nervous system to feel safety, not just understand it, and why reconnecting with the body is key to breaking mental loops and moving toward real healing.

  14. 30

    What You Look At Shapes How You Feel

    What we see shapes how we feel, think, and experience life. This piece explores the power of sight—how our focus influences our inner state, and how becoming aware of what we’re seeing can turn everyday moments into a deeper, meditative experience.

  15. 29

    What Story Are You Telling Yourself Right Now

    At our core, humans are storytellers—constantly shaping meaning from the world around us. This piece explores how the stories we tell ourselves influence our experience, and how becoming aware of them can shift the direction of our lives.

  16. 28

    What If Going Back Could Finally Help You Move Forward

    Healing is often blocked by our own expectations of how it should look. When we try to control the process, we limit what’s possible. This piece invites you to step beyond the mind and allow healing to unfold in ways you may not yet understand.

  17. 27

    The #1 Thing Holding You Back From Healing

    The biggest thing holding you back from healing may be your expectations of how it should happen. This piece explores how real healing unfolds beyond the mind’s plans—and why letting go of control can open the door to something deeper.

  18. 26

    Tenants of Fear

    Fear drives much of what we do—often without us realizing it. This piece explores how understanding fear and reconnecting with a deeper, infinite sense of self can shift the way we live. From that space, life becomes less about control and more about trust, clarity, and inner steadiness.

  19. 25

    Sound Is More Powerful Than You Think

    Sound is always present—even in silence. This piece explores how deep listening can quiet the mind, connect you to your body, and open awareness beyond the present moment. When you truly listen, sound becomes a powerful doorway into stillness, clarity, and something greater.

  20. 24

    Sleeping 8 Hours But Still Exhausted? Here's Why

    Ever get a full night of sleep and still feel exhausted? It’s not just about hours—it’s about quality. This piece explores how a busy mind impacts rest, and how simple practices like slowing down and reconnecting with your body before bed can lead to deeper, more restorative sleep.

  21. 23

    Your Body Already Knows How

    We’re often taught to heal by thinking more—but true healing goes deeper than the mind. It lives in the body, in the places that learned to hold, brace, and protect. This piece invites a shift toward presence and safety, where the body can begin to soften and real change can unfold naturally.

  22. 22

    Pause Before You Trust the Feeling

    Emotions rise and fall, shifting between excitement and pain. Intuition is different—it stays steady and brings clarity. In this talk, we explore how confusing emotion with intuition can lead us off course, and how learning to recognize intuition can bring grounded direction through emotional noise.

  23. 21

    Common Myths About Mental Health You Probably Believe

    A short take on a common myth in mental health—that healing has to take a long time.With the right approach and understanding, change can happen faster than expected.

  24. 20

    Experience Complete Bliss

    Happiness and bliss aren’t somewhere in the future—they’re available in this moment. Learn how to feel deeply through your body, from the tips of your fingers to every movement, and experience life fully, richly, and joyfully.

  25. 19

    How To Recognize Emotional Burnout Before It Hits

    Learn a quick way to check if you’re out of center and disconnected from your body. Being numb or dissociated can limit your life and your mind’s potential. This episode explores how reconnecting with your body can unlock a fuller, more vibrant life—and how you can start that journey today.

  26. 18

    How To Shake Off Someone's Negative Energy

    Reset quickly after a negative encounter with this simple, fun body practice. Shake, stretch, breathe, and notice how refreshed and relaxed you feel.

  27. 17

    How Trauma Affects Your Body Without You Knowing

    Triggers and traumatic memories aren’t setbacks—they’re signs your body is ready to heal. In this episode, learn how to move through these moments with awareness and step into true healing.

  28. 16

    Insanely Quick Way to Destress Your Body

    Try this quick practice to release stress and relax your body instantly. Just a few deep breaths, full-body squeezes, and powerful exhales can leave you feeling calm and grounded—anytime, anywhere.

  29. 15

    Illusions of the Mind

    Ancient texts and traditions have lasted longer than civilizations—and some hold timeless wisdom about the mind. In this episode, we explore Patanjali’s teachings on the three illusions of the mind: hot and cold, pain and pleasure, and life and death. Discover how our mental stories shape our experience of reality, and learn how to navigate life with clarity beyond the mind’s illusions.

  30. 14

    Is Your Anxiety Coming From Your Mind Or Your Body?

    Discover whether your anxiety comes from your mind or your body. At EarthSedge Wellness, we use simple practices to address the source, guide you toward real healing, and show you how solutions reveal the root of your stress.

  31. 13

    Knowing More Is Not Enough

    Do you want to know the truth, or do you want to heal? Insight and wellbeing aren’t the same. This episode explores why some people know a lot but still struggle, while others thrive without full understanding—and how asking the right question can change everything.

  32. 12

    Color Can Gently Shift Our State

    Did you know the colors you wear can affect how you feel? If you’re feeling too calm and need a boost, try putting on red or energizing colors. Clothing isn’t just for others—it communicates with your body, influencing your energy, mood, and presence.

  33. 11

    The Secret to Real Change

    The new year is the perfect time to reflect on what truly creates change. It’s not big, dramatic moves—it’s the simple, consistent actions we take every day. Learn how small, steady steps can build lasting transformation in your life.

  34. 10

    The Secret to Fully Heal the Mind

    True mental healing starts in the body. Lasting change happens when you integrate new practices physically, feeling them in your bones and in your nervous system. By tuning into your body as a vehicle for transformation, you can create deep, lasting shifts in how you think, feel, and respond to life.

  35. 9

    Quick Technique to Slow the Mind Down

    Learn a simple box breathing technique to calm your mind and regulate your nervous system. Start with short holds—just five seconds on each side—and gradually increase over time. With consistent practice, you can eventually reach 15-second holds, creating powerful shifts in focus, calm, and resilience.

  36. 8

    A Reset For An Overstimulated Mind

    Discover a guided alternate nostril breathing practice to calm your mind, balance your nervous system, and improve focus. This technique involves controlled inhalations, breath holds, and exhalations through each nostril while maintaining posture and gentle awareness.With consistent practice, it can help open airways, enhance blood flow to the brain, and support mental clarity. Follow along, relax, and notice the subtle shifts in your energy and focus.

  37. 7

    3 Things That Are Secretly Keeping You Anxious

    Shallow breaths, chest-only breathing, and slouched posture can secretly fuel anxiety. Learn a simple fix: stand or sit tall, open your chest, engage your hips, and breathe through your nose. Small body adjustments, big mental calm.

  38. 6

    An Easy Way to Prepare You for An Intimidating Meeting

    Feeling intimidated by a person, project, or upcoming meeting? Try this simple body-based strategy to boost focus and confidence. Stand tall in a Superman pose with hands on your hips, maintain steady eye contact, and take slow, deep breaths for 1–3 minutes.This practice helps increase testosterone, lower cortisol, and put you in the ideal mindset to face your challenge with calm, clarity, and presence.

  39. 5

    Heal Your Mind Through Your Body

    Your body and mind are deeply connected through the vagus nerve. Signals from the body reach the brain faster than the other way around, which means simple body-based practices can shift your thoughts, emotions, and nervous system more effectively than thinking alone. Learn how tuning into your body can create real change in your mental health.

  40. 4

    Breathing Technique for Racing Thoughts

    In this video, we walk through a simple yet powerful breathing technique designed to slow the mind and regulate your nervous system. By using a gradual “box breathing” approach—starting with short, manageable holds and slowly building over time—you can create real, lasting change in how your body responds to stress.Start small, stay consistent, and allow your system to adapt at its own pace.

  41. 3

    Burnout Doesn't Happen Overnight

    Just like your car needs regular maintenance, your nervous system needs daily care. In this video, we share simple breathing and movement practices you can integrate into your day to stay grounded, calm, and resilient—without waiting for burnout to hit.

  42. 2

    Real Healing Doesn't Always Come From Big Breakthroughs

    Learn how to process emotions, manage stress, and heal trauma by connecting with your body before, during, and after challenging experiences. This episode explores mindfulness, emotional awareness, anger management, and lasting transformation to help you move forward with permanency and resilience.#EmotionalAwareness #MindBodyConnection #TraumaHealing #AngerManagement #StressRelief #EmotionalPermanency #SelfAwareness #MentalWellness #HealingJourney #MindfulnessPractice

  43. 1

    Flow Over Discipline

    We mistakenly believe that discipline is the way to take on life's challenges. This is an alternative aproach that may offer more effectiveness.

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This show is all about boiling down mysticism, science and practical psychological and physiological truths into easily digestible and integrated tools that you can use to better your life.

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