Yogis, shamans, and meditators have been using breathing techniques for centuries to induce altered states of consciousness. And for some, breath work is the preferred way to get high.
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VICE: Less Nature In Our Lives Has Really Bad Consequences
Urbanization has increased levels of mental illness. and researchers have been looking into the possible effects of a nature deficit on our mental health.
Read MoreVICE: Everything I Know About Mindfulness I Learned From Pulp Fiction
I've always loved this one scene in Pulp Fiction as a case study in applied mindfulness: Shortly after performing a kidnapping, gangster Vincent Vega, played by John Travolta, of course, accidentally blows the head off the victim sitting in the back of his car...
Read MoreVICE: We Have Some Mindfulness Tips for Donald Trump
Hopefully this video ends up saving us from a Nuclear War.
Read MoreVICE: Tonic Talks with Simon Sinek
Talking mental health, mindfulness, and general life hacks with Simon Sinek, acclaimed author and one of the most-watched TED speakers of all time.
Read MorePODCAST: George Mumford Talks Teaching Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant Meditation
George Mumford's road to becoming an influential author & mindfulness coach to Micheal Jordan, Kobe Bryant & other pro sports legends was filled with peril.
He grew up in the Boston in the 60s during a time of massive racial tension, constantly having to be on his toes & aware.
In College, he roomed with future NBA legend Dr. J. George was hoping for a similar destiny until his athletic career was cut short...
Read MoreVICE: Kobe Bryant's Mindfulness Coach Teaches Us How to Reach 'Flow State'
George Mumford taught NBA superstars Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant the techniques of mindfulness. He tells us how to stay in the moment and achieve 'flow state'.
Read MorePODCAST: Kevin Drew Talks Meditation, South Park, Narcissism & Pain
Kevin Drew was always a friend of mine, even before he met me.
I got my dream job in the summer of 2002, managing an indie record store. That was the year Toronto exported itself to the world. I did my part for the revolution...
Read MoreVICE: How to Take a Punch Like the KGB: We Train With a World Renowned Systema Instructor
Systema is an ancient Russian martial art that was taught to the KGB, the main security agency for the Soviet Union. We went to train with a world renowned Systema instructor in Toronto and later recovered at a traditional Russian banya.
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