Oct. 21, 2026

Your Mind Never Stops — This Monk Explains How to Find the Still Point | Ishan Shivanand | Ep. 183

Your Mind Never Stops — This Monk Explains How to Find the Still Point | Ishan Shivanand | Ep. 183
Your Mind Never Stops — This Monk Explains How to Find the Still Point | Ishan Shivanand | Ep. 183
A Healthy Point of View Podcast w/ Sam Tejada
Your Mind Never Stops — This Monk Explains How to Find the Still Point | Ishan Shivanand | Ep. 183
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Season 2

What if finding calm isn’t about escaping your life—but learning how to find stillness within it?

In this episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Ishan Shivanand, a monk, meditation teacher, researcher, and author of The Practice of Immortality, for a deep conversation about meditation, breathwork, emotional regulation, resilience, mental health, and what Ishan calls the “still point.”

Raised in a monastery in Rajasthan, India, Ishan spent nearly two decades immersed in traditional yogic and meditative practices. He shares how that experience shaped his understanding of the mind and eventually inspired him to explore these ancient practices through modern research and education.

Sam and Ishan discuss stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, burnout, and the challenges first responders and veterans can face when their nervous systems rarely get an opportunity to fully switch off. Ishan explains why he views meditation as a way of creating a “full stop”—a moment to transition out of constant activity and reconnect with yourself.

They also explore guided versus self-meditation, breathwork, wearable technology, sleep data, resilience training, compassion, entrepreneurship, and the importance of using wellness technology as a tool rather than allowing data to dictate how you feel.

Beyond mental and physical wellness, Ishan shares the spiritual philosophy behind his work, what he learned from growing up in a monastery, why ancient teachings can lose


their meaning as they move further from their source, and why he believes these traditions should remain accessible in modern life.

The episode culminates with Ishan guiding Sam through a meditation combining body awareness, visualization, focused breathing, and relaxation—offering a practical introduction to finding your own still point.

If your life rarely gives you a moment to stop, this conversation is an invitation to discover what can happen when you intentionally create one.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Some health and healing statements in this episode reflect the guest’s personal views, interpretations, research claims, or experiences and should not be treated as established medical evidence or a substitute for professional mental or physical healthcare. Consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual needs.