John Denney - Enhancing Athletic Performance With Meditation And The Harmony Exercises

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John Denney is the Minister of Unity of Jupiter and a coach for Olympic-level athletes. He has been practicing The Harmony Exercise, a meditation technique, since 1985. John is also a paddleboarding enthusiast and has had the opportunity to surf with some of the world's best surfers, including Laird Hamilton and Kelly Slater.
Visit John on his website: https://theharmonyexercise.com/
Also on his website: https://john-denney.com/
Key Takeaways:

• Unity Church is a metaphysical Christian church that focuses on practical Christianity and the application of spiritual principles in daily life.
• The Harmony Exercise is a meditation technique that helps control the body's physiology through conscious breathing and positive thinking.
• Most athletes struggle with controlling their temper and tension, but learning to regulate their breath and thoughts can improve their performance.
• In surfing and other sports, being in a state of flow and surrendering to the power of nature can lead to peak performance.
• Daily practice and finding inner peace are essential for personal growth and making a positive impact on the world.

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1. John Denney - Enhancing Athletic Performance With Meditation And The Harmony Exercises (00:00:00)

2. John becoming the Minister of Unity of Jupiter (00:03:54)

3. John's work with professional athletes and Olympic sailors (00:14:19)

4. Personal experience with understanding the connection between breath and movement (00:20:31)

5. Surrendering to the power of the ocean in surfing (00:30:23)

6. Introduction to the daily harmony exercise and its benefits (00:38:36)

7. Goal of changing individuals and making the world harmonious (00:48:21)

8. Flipping the perspective on what we can offer the world (00:54:55)