Breathing – it happens automatically, every moment, throughout our entire lives. But what happens when we consciously perceive our breath? In a time when hecticness and stress dominate everyday life, breathing is becoming increasingly important as a practice of mindfulness and as a spiritual exercise. Topics in this episode: 00:00 The theory and practice of breathing 05:52 What exactly is breathing and why is it fundamental? 10:31 Breathwork workshops and laughter yoga – the result of ancient breathing techniques 22:37 What religious relevance does breathing have? 32:30 How can I understand the deeper meaning of breathing? 39:47 Amazement at (correct) breathing 48:20 The social and political dimension of breathing Breathing accompanies people from the first to the last second of their lives. But what if you do it consciously? Breathing can be a bridge: between body and soul, between stress and serenity, between yourself and the greater world that surrounds you. In a time that often takes your breath away and the search for inner peace is becoming ever more urgent, conscious breathing has become an important practice. But what is really behind it? And what can we learn from the wisdom of past centuries in a time when mindfulness and wellbeing trends are booming? From the daily breath to the global struggles for breathable air and equality - breathing is much more than just a biological process. In conversation with journalist and author Jessica Braun and Zen teacher and religious scholar Michael von Brück, Ahmad Milad Karimi explores the meaning of breathing in various contexts: from medical understanding to spiritual depth. How does breathing influence well-being? What role does breathing play in spiritual traditions such as Zen Buddhism or yoga, but also in Christianity? How does it change consciousness and help us to pause in an overstimulated world? And why is breathing a symbol of freedom and the human pursuit of justice for many people? Sternstunde Religion from September 22nd, 2024 ____________________ ✨ New conversations with exciting guests every week Program managers: ???? Director: Stephan Brülhart, Editors: Jolanda Fazzone, Martina Kuhn, Production & Management: Judith Hardegger, SRF 2024 ____________________ Subscribe now to SRF Kultur Sternstunden on YouTube ????https://www.youtube.com/srfkultur?sub... More culture on Facebook ???? / srfkultur More culture on Instagram ???? / ​​srfkultur More culture on srf.ch ???? https://www.srf.ch/kultur ____________________ The big questions of life, discussed in conversation with people who move, understand, believe and doubt. That is our approach. We conduct social debates and profound conversations that entertain and inspire. Religion can be many things and it reaches deep into the middle of society. From Zen meditation to the abuse of power in the church, from football fan cults to the gender debate: we approach the broad topic of religion, faith and spirituality with critical distance. ____________________ Moderation: Olivia Röllin: / oliviaroellin Ahmad Milad Karimi: / donkarimi ____________________ Social Media Netiquette from SRF: ► https://www.srf.ch/social-netiquette #SRFCulture #SRFCultureSternstunden #SRFSternstunde #Religion #Breathing #SRF #Culture