Episode 508 - 23 Nissan (Regular Year) - A Breathing Meditation

In this special episode of the It Is Taught podcast, host Sarit Switzer blends spiritual teachings from Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi's Tanya with a practical breathing meditation to illustrate the concept of cosmic rhythm and spiritual attunement. Drawing from the idea of 'Ratzot Vashov'—the ebb and flow of divine energy—she explains how this pulsing rhythm mirrors the breath, heartbeat, and daily shifts in energy, both physically and spiritually. The episode emphasizes that true spiritual growth comes not through force or control, but through surrender, mindfulness, and continuous awareness of divine presence throughout the day. By connecting breathwork to the deeper Jewish philosophical concept of self-sacrifice for God’s sake, Switzer invites listeners to cultivate a meditative, selfless relationship with the Creator, grounded in both innate love and intellectual contemplation. The episode concludes with a call to integrate these insights into daily practice, not as a one-time ritual but as an ongoing, conscious alignment with the universe’s sacred rhythm.