Episode #2 - with Zachary Koop (Aya)
THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF BREATH with Zachary Koop (Aya)
ABOUT: I first met Zack at an ecstatic dance. I thought he was weird and obnoxious at first. I soon realized that his beingness awakened traits in me that were worth exploring. He has come to be a great ally, leader and friend for me in my journey.
Zac specializes in treating the nervous system through breath work, movement, meditation, and coaching. He utilizes ancient practices and modern neuroscience. His travels and studies include Breath work, Shamanic Medical Qigong, Yoga, indigenous and shamanic energy medicine, holistic coaching, and other health modalities that recognize health to be mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual in nature. In summary he helps people find Mental, Emotional, physical, and spiritual balance in their life.
HERE'S WHAT WE COVER:
01:00 - Prayer Anchoring
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02:30 - Walking the spiritual path
05:58 - Zen Philosophy
09:00 - Emptiness & light
10:45 - Samsara is nirvana
12:00 - No need to transcend this moment
12:31 - Being here now in business
15:55 - Breath as a profound path to healing
17:31 - The heart and breath of tantra
18:00 - Birthing trauma
20:50 - Channeling
27:30 - Breaking free from the personality
29:25 - The limitations of conversation
29:45 - Finding Safety in the breath. Breathwork Training
31:30 - Surrender & the breath wave technique (Breathwave.com)
33:30 - Storing negative emotion for later
34:45 - Change your breath, Change your life
36:15 - 2 common breath patterns in the west
41:28 - Learning to let go and surrender to the teaching
47:35 - What is ego?
50:12 - 2 Spiritual practices
54:20 - Feeling life vs thinking about life
55:35 - Becoming content
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CONNECT WITH ZACHARY (Aya):
â–º Website | https://zkcoaching.ca/
â–º Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/aya.aumm/
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CONNECT WITH BRAD:
â–º Ceremonies: https://www.foundationz.com/mushroom-ceremony
â–º Business Coaching: https://www.foundationz.com/business-coaching
â–º Personal Coaching: https://www.foundationz.com/accelerated-evolution-coaching
â–º Email | brad@foundationz.com
ABOUT THE PODCAST:
Founder of Foundationz Sacred Journeys, and modern philosopher Brad Samuels asks the important questions regarding creation, God, life purpose and the meaning behind things. This Podcast is intended to be an inquiry into the origins of humanity, the evolution of consciousness, the pursuit of higher truths, and the meaning of life. Within this context we explore the role of entrepreneurship in today's world. The aim of these discussions is to create a space for exploration and diversity of perspective in the path of spiritual deepening.
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