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The Monk's Mindset, former Buddhist monk and renowned Peloton instructor Sam Yo shares the transformative lessons that helped him move from chaos to clarity.
Drawing on his monastic training, meditation practice, and experiences as a performer and coach, he reveals how anyone can weave ancient Buddhist wisdom into modern life to find calm, focus, and purpose, even in a world that never slows down.
Through vivid storytelling and reflective practices, Sam explores how to:
· align your four dimensions-body, mind, heart, and spirit-for lasting balance and well-being;
· channel your energy wisely with Right Effort-learning when to move, when to rest, and when to simply be;
· repair your story and free yourself from limiting beliefs;
· calm a restless mind with his bubble practice for managing overwhelm and uncertainty;
· listen deeply by emptying your cup-a mindful communication practice that nurtures true presence; and
· live with intention through short monk's mindset moments that fit any schedule.
Each chapter blends memoir and modern mindfulness with practical habits, reflection prompts, and affirmations to help you reconnect with your inner strength, deepen emotional awareness, and cultivate lasting peace.
Whether you're seeking clarity, navigating change, or simply trying to slow down,
The Monk's Mindset offers a practical tool kit for mindfulness, self-discovery, resilience, and spiritual growth and reminds you that the stillness you seek has been within you all along.

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About this book
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Mind & Body in PhilosophyTable of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- One: Repairing Our Broken Origin Stories
- Two: Calming the Restless Mind
- Three: Cultivating a Beginner’s Mind
- Four: Be More With Less
- Five: A Sanctuary of Structure
- Six: Real Transformation
- Seven: The Art of Listening
- Eight: The Stillness in Syrup
- Nine: The Compassion Effect
- Ten: The Effort of Sweeping
- Eleven: The Weight of Words
- Twelve: The Freedom to Detach
- Epilogue: The Journey Continues
- Acknowledgments
- Picture Credits
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