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I’m fairly certain that there isn’t a person on the planet who would argue that breathing isn’t important. Hell, it’s what keeps us alive. But did you know that our breath is also a tool that we can use to regulate our emotions, bring more awareness into our lives, and balance our energy? That’s what Meagan Roppo of She Enlightened and I spend our time talking about in this week’s episode of the podcast. Meagan is a writer, an activist, a yogini, an advocate, and a dreamer. She founded She Enlightened to encourage and empower women and girls to bring forth their gifts, voices, and light through the power of meditation and natural healing. I’d love to hear from you! What stood out most from Meagan’s interview? What role has meditation played in your own life and journey? Topics Discussed: An introduction to Meagan Roppo and what she does How Meagan found meditation and the role it played in her life Meditation as a tool for self-care Making meditation and yoga accessible to everyone, regardless of their backgrounds or experiences What meditation (and yoga) has done for Meagan over the past 7 years The power of meditation to accept your situation for what it is and be present The many benefits of meditation — from sleeping better to feeling empowered to having more room to process our emotions The feminine side of meditation Affirmations, visualization, and loving kindness meditation The ripple effect of meditation Why Meagan says that yoga found her and how she’s exploring it now The power of the breath on and off the yoga mat Why Meagan says that every emotion has a specific breath associated with it Alternate nostril breathing and connecting with the wisdom of our bodies Meagan’s advice for anyone wanting to get into meditation (and it’s not what you think) Setting intentions for your meditation practice Why Meagan says that meditation it is what it becomes What everyday magic looks and feels like for Meagan and how it unfolds in her life Connect with Meagan Roppo online: Website Medium LinkedIn Resource Links: Gabby Bernstein Sharon Salzberg 10% Happier Podcast + The Loving Kindness Episode The Nourish + Flourish episode about yoga (Apple Podcasts) Alternate Nostril Breathing The What, Why, and How of Meditation The Himalayan Institute (Pittsburgh) Hit me up: Twitter: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic Instagram: @emilylevenson and #somekindofmagic FB Page: Emily Levenson * This is an affiliate link.