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#135. Unlocking the Science of Bliss | Eoin Finn

August 27, 2025 • Elevation Barn • Season 12 • Episode 4

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What if the path to true health and happiness wasn’t about constant striving… but about subtraction?

In this illuminating conversation, globally renowned yoga innovator and “blissologist” Eoin Finn shares how a life once driven by business success transformed into a mission to reconnect people—with their bodies, their communities, and the natural world. From early days navigating high-pressure corporate life in Japan to creating the Blissology movement, Eoin’s journey is as much about letting go as it is about building up.

Known for his playful, science-informed, and heart-led approach, Eoin explores how yoga, surfing, and nature immersion can help us release unnecessary tension—both physical and emotional—while creating what he calls a movement span: the ability to stay strong, pain-free, and fully alive well into our later years.

Drawing on decades of teaching across the globe—from Vancouver to Bali—he discusses:

- How connection (not contortion) is the true purpose of yoga
- ⁠Why happiness is often a process of subtraction, not addition
- ⁠The hidden cost of “golden handcuffs” and how to break free
- ⁠His concept of Hammock Enlightenment—finding stillness and joy without extreme asceticism
- ⁠How we can reverse-engineer strength, mobility, and presence for any stage of life

A surfer, teacher, and author of Yoga Optimized, Eoin blends ancient wisdom with biomechanics, storytelling, and modern science. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi, a midlife explorer seeking renewal, or someone simply curious how to live with more ease and vitality, this episode offers a refreshing perspective: you don’t need to strive for greatness—you need to relax into it.

Tune in now and rediscover the power of connection—to your body, your breath, your purpose, and the planet we all share.

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