Episode 81 | The Breathwork Practice That Helps Leaders Stay Present with Shalin Desai

What if becoming a better leader started with learning how to better manage your own internal state?

In this episode of Mpowered Living, Ann Sheu sits down with breathwork and meditation teacher Shalin Desai to explore how greater awareness and simple breathing practices can help high performers manage stress and stay more present in the moments that matter.

Drawing from his experience teaching leaders and organizations around the country, Shalin shares why calm and resilience can coexist with high performance—and why learning to lead yourself is an important part of effectively leading others.

In this episode, they discuss:

How breathwork can help interrupt automatic reactions and create space before respondingWhy resilience doesn’t mean continually pushing through until you burn outHow your internal state affects the way you lead at work and show up at homeWhat it actually means to be present with the people around youSimple ways to begin building a consistent meditation or breathwork practice

Shalin also guides Ann through a breathwork exercise, giving listeners an opportunity to experience the practice alongside them.

Whether you’re leading a team, raising a family, or simply trying to quiet the constant mental noise, this conversation offers a practical look at how slowing down and reconnecting with your breath can help you become more present in the life you’re already living.

Connect with Shalin Desai

Website: https://www.artofliving.org/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-art-of-living/

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

Download Sattva Meditations and Mantra: https://www.sattva.life/