# 21 – Combining Ayurveda and ancient practices with modern science for high-performance, health and happiness – with Mark Bunn, top athlete and bestselling author Running and Fitness With Raj

Episode Summary
Mark Bunn, AFL Player, author, speaker and podcaster has combined Ayurveda and ancient practices with modern science for three decades for high-performance, health and happiness

Show Notes
02:30 – Introduction to Mark
05:10 – Mark’s initial days of introducing ayurvedic and ancient techniques to training
06:50 – Mark’s transition to writing, speaking and podcasting
08:35 – Concept of “Live in tune with nature’s daily cycles”
11:30 -  Daily 4 hour cycles
15:00 –  Importance of correctly timing meals
17:10 – Mid-afternoon energy slump and how to address it
20:50 – How to exercise to “unite mind, body and spirit”
31:15 – Concept of “Enliven Inner Silence”
34:35 – Ways to Enliven Inner Silence
39:45 – How to start Transcendental Meditation 
41:10 – Quiz Time!
45:25 – Recommendations on other resources
47:30 – Mark shares a joke!
Resources by Mark
Website – markbunn.com.au
Book – Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health (Amazon Link)
Connect with Mark
Twitter: @markbunnhealth
Instagram: #markbunnhealth
Other Recommendations
Transcendental meditation – tm.org
Book on Transcendental meditation: Strength in Stillness by Bob Roth
Ayurvedic resources - https://www.mapi.com
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