Tej Dosa and I recorded this episode on Saturday, February 15. Whenever I talk to Tej, I always come away from the podcast feeling high. I hope you do too.

You can contact me on X at @heydannymiranda and him at @ComedicBizman.

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Danny Miranda and Tej Dosa discuss the transformative power of their conversations and the impact of Danny's upcoming book, Divine Moments. Danny shares how a message from Nicola Marasco inspired him to record this episode. They explore the concept of divine moments, emphasizing the importance of staying present and connected to the source of life. Tej recounts a personal experience of feeling deeply connected during a walk, which transformed his perspective. They also discuss the significance of energy and how it shapes experiences and interactions. Danny reflects on his journey from partying to writing about divine moments, highlighting the role of meditation and inner work in his transformation. Danny Miranda and Tej Dosa discuss the transformative power of guided meditations and the impact of their podcast conversations. Danny shares his experience of guiding a meditation at a friend's wedding and expresses a desire to create a YouTube channel for guided meditations. Tej recounts a vision of Danny leading large meditations, similar to Joe Dispenza's retreats. They explore the deep connection and receptivity of their listeners, emphasizing the importance of presence and spiritual growth. Tej also reflects on how their conversations have positively affected his own well-being, reducing his coughing during the podcast.

Alignment Academy: alignmentacademy.coA 7-week program to help you become your greatest version. Nick and I are beginning on January 1. alignmentacademy.coEpisode 467. In this episode, Nick and I go deep into what it means to live in alignment. We talk about the lessons we’ve learned through fasting, meditation, and breathwork, and share the challenges we’ve faced along the way.My X: https://x.com/heydannymiranda My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/Nick's X: https://x.com/basedethosNick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basedethos/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Living in Alignment Series 00:55 - Launch of Alignment Academy 02:54 - Seven-Week Program Overview 03:59 - Defining Alignment in Life 06:37 - Personal Values and Alignment 07:06 - Nick’s Transformation: Fasting and Clarity 12:55 - The Power of a 40-Hour Fast 17:10 - Exercising While Fasting: Benefits and Risks 20:47 - Meditation and Healing During a Fast 31:02 - Seeing Others as Souls in Human Bodies 36:12 - Triggers Around Technology: Frustration and Flow 42:30 - The Stopping of Momentum as Part of the Flow 50:53 - Integrity and Keeping Promises to Yourself 52:34 - The Macro View of Personal Growth 57:09 - Redirecting Attention with Alarms and Awareness 1:01:11 - Expanding Perspective Through Breath 1:08:11 - The Courage to Face Pain and Heal 1:13:55 - Attuning to Your Feelings and Alignment 1:19:41 - Navigating Difficult Decisions with Intuition 1:22:15 - Resistance as a Signal of Growth 1:24:04 - Overcoming Challenges to Strengthen Spirit

Alignment Academy: alignmentacademy.co

A 7-week program to help you become your greatest version. Nick and I are beginning on January 1. Prices increase: alignmentacademy.co Episode 466. Today we dove into Nick's Vortex Method, how it helped him heal from injuries and master his energy, and why holding your breath can literally make your heart stronger. Nick even shared some insane stories - like passing out during breathwork (while driving, no less) and how he turned those experiences into a transformative practice anyone can use. My X: https://x.com/heydannymiranda My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/ Nick's X: https://x.com/basedethos Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/basedethos/ Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:08 - Meditation and the path to alignment 0:38 - Recognizing your gifts and stepping into purpose 1:59 - Introducing Nick’s virtual breathwork sessions 3:16 - Exploring focus and healing through breathwork 4:16 - Feeling energy shifts with guided breathwork 5:55 - Designing a day in alignment 6:34 - When Nick’s alignment journey began 8:14 - The power of breakthrough moments 11:13 - Discovering your unique gift 12:21 - Building trust in your practice 13:18 - Breathing for optimal energy flow 14:56 - Unlocking diaphragmatic breathing 17:48 - Surrender and the art of letting go 19:16 - Reading energy fields for deeper connection 21:01 - Self-awareness as the key to alignment 23:02 - Recharging through mindful breathwork 27:37 - Daily habits for sustained alignment 29:00 - Danny’s meditation journey 31:00 - Why alignment begins with self-acceptance 33:00 - Breathwork as the entry point to presence 36:00 - Progress through intentional practice 37:26 - Breath-holding and the science of transformation 39:08 - How breathwork improves heart and mind alignment 43:00 - Tuning into the wisdom of your body 45:06 - Introducing the Vortex Method 47:34 - Balancing sympathetic and parasympathetic states 50:06 - Committing to 30 days of transformation 54:16 - Overcoming imbalance and finding harmony 56:41 - Why Alignment Academy can change your life 58:20 - The safety of breathwork practices 1:02:00 - Breathwork as a mental reset 1:05:15 - Nick’s wildest breathwork moments 1:08:30 - Reframing stress through breath awareness 1:11:00 - Aligning your body and mind in daily life 1:15:25 - How to access the Vortex Breath Method 1:18:00 - The power of consistency in breathwork 1:20:45 - Creating energy flow through focused breathwork 1:24:10 - Daily routines for peak alignment 1:27:45 - How breathwork rewires the nervous system 1:31:00 - Nick’s journey from self-healing to teaching 1:34:30 - Exploring the relationship between mind and body 1:38:00 - Overcoming fear and doubt through breathwork 1:42:10 - The long-term benefits of mindful breathing 1:46:30 - Danny reflects on his own alignment journey 1:50:15 - Closing thoughts: The breath as a tool for transformation