# 21 – Combining Ayurveda and ancient practices with modern science for high-performance, health and happiness – with Mark Bunn, top athlete and bestselling author


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Episode Summary Mark Bunn, AFL Player, author, speaker and podcaster has combined Ayurveda and ancient practices with modern science for three decades for high-performance, health and happiness Show Notes 02:30 – Introduction to Mark 05:10 – Mark’s initial days of introducing ayurvedic and ancient techniques to training 06:50 – Mark’s transition to writing, speaking and podcasting 08:35 – Concept of “Live in tune with nature’s daily cycles” 11:30 - Daily 4 hour cycles 15:00 – Importance of correctly timing meals 17:10 – Mid-afternoon energy slump and how to address it 20:50 – How to exercise to “unite mind, body and spirit” 31:15 – Concept of “Enliven Inner Silence” 34:35 – Ways to Enliven Inner Silence 39:45 – How to start Transcendental Meditation 41:10 – Quiz Time! 45:25 – Recommendations on other resources 47:30 – Mark shares a joke! Resources by Mark Website – markbunn.com.au Book – Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health (Amazon Link) Connect with Mark Twitter: @markbunnhealth Instagram: #markbunnhealth Other Recommendations Transcendental meditation – tm.org Book on Transcendental meditation: Strength in Stillness by Bob Roth Ayurvedic resources - https://www.mapi.com Contact Details for Running and Fitness with Raj Website: runfitraj.com Join WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KUa5ddQDDlf22imAFJNcqh Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: Running and Fitness with Raj Instagram: Instagram @runningandfitnesswithraj Twitter @RunningRaj Listen and Subscribe Thank you for listening and supporting "Running and Fitness with Raj". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, spread the word and rate & review on iTunes or wherever you are listening to your podcast. Apple Spotify JioSaavn Google Podcasts Stitcher Castbox TuneIn Podcast Addict Podchaser