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#844: Be Still — Guided Meditation with Zen Master Henry Shukman

January 05, 2026 • 8m

Summary

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Overview

This is the first episode in a four-part Meditation Monday series featuring Zen master Henry Shookman. The episode introduces a simple body scan meditation designed to help listeners find peace and calm in their daily lives, focusing on releasing tension and achieving physical stillness through progressive relaxation techniques.

Introduction to Meditation Monday Series

Tim Ferriss introduces a new experimental format called Meditation Monday, featuring short 10-minute meditations every Monday. He explains that this four-episode series will help develop a Zen toolkit for greater calm and effectiveness, taught by Henry Shookman, one of only a few dozen masters authorized to teach Sambo Zen. Tim shares his personal experience using Henry's app and how it has significantly reduced his anxiety.

  • Meditation Monday is a new weekly series featuring 10-minute meditations to help throughout the week
  • Henry Shookman is one of only a few dozen masters authorized to teach Sambo Zen worldwide
  • Tim uses Henry's app once or twice daily and reports it has lowered his anxiety more than thought possible
  • Listeners can access 30 free sessions at thewayapp.com/Tim

Setting the Foundation for Meditation

Henry Shookman begins the meditation by explaining its purpose and setting expectations. He emphasizes that this body scan meditation is designed to help ground and center practitioners, bringing them back to their core being for better functioning throughout the day. He guides listeners to find a comfortable position and reassures them that whether sitting, reclining, or lying down is perfectly acceptable.

  • The meditation is designed to help find peace during busy days, after tiring days, or before days begin
  • The practice helps regulate the nervous system for better daily performance and peace
  • Any comfortable position is acceptable - sitting, reclining, or lying down
" This is designed to help you find a moment of peace in the midst of a busy day or possibly at the end of a long tiring day or before your day starts. Any time you feel a little intervention to help your nervous system would be a good thing for you. "

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