About Jeff Patterson:

Jeff Patterson, from Portland, OR, USA, has over 36 years of experience practicing and teaching meditative and martial arts. He is the founder of The Yielding Warrior and Northwest Fighting Arts/Portland Tai Chi Academy, where he emphasizes the transformative power of meditative and martial arts practices, particularly the concept of yielding. He has published two books and hundreds of instructional videos, created The Yielding Warrior online program, and has worked with thousands of students from around the world.

In this episode, Dean Newlund and Jeff Patterson discuss:

• Managing stress through meditative practices
• The benefits of consistent meditation routines
• Integrating meditation and martial arts
• The concept of yielding in physical and mental practices
• Ways to develop personalized meditation programs

Key Takeaways:

• Developing a daily meditation routine, even for 20 minutes, can significantly improve mental clarity, emotional stability, and overall well-being.
• Yielding in both physical and mental contexts—like moving with an opponent’s force in martial arts or adapting one’s mindset during conflicts—allows for strategic and effective responses with minimal resistance.
• Incorporating active meditation, such as focusing on the breath, or performing mindful movements, reinforces a continuous state of mindfulness and enhances formal meditation sessions.
• Regular practice of meditation and martial arts deepens self-connection, improving physical coordination, empathy, creativity, and leadership skills.
• Applying the concept of ‘yielding’—embracing physical, mental, and emotional flexibility—improves interpersonal dynamics, leading to better conflict resolution and harmonious interactions.

“Meditation isn’t meant to be a hobby we do once in a while. It’s meant to be a way of life, and we want to try to integrate these practices into everything we do.” — Jeff Patterson

Connect with Jeff Patterson:  

Website: https://www.theyieldingwarrior.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-patterson-b691819/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TaichiYielding/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theyieldingwarrior/

Unlock your potential with Jeff’s “The Yielding Warrior”—get your free copy today to boost focus, reduce stress, and thrive in life: theyieldingwarrior.com/book

See Dean’s TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I

Connect with Dean:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkw

Website: https://www.mfileadership.com/

The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlund

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/

Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.com

Phone: 1-800-926-7370

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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