David Procyshyn — founder of DoYogaWithMe.com and creator of the Freedom From Anxiety program — shares his 30-year journey from chronic back pain, anxiety, and that persistent "knot in his belly" to discovering counterintuitive practices that actually work. In this deeply honest conversation, David reveals why "doing nothing" requires structure, how rapid breathing can heal panic attacks, what it means to walk a conscious business path, and why our relationship with anxiety matters more than trying to eliminate it. This is anxiety wisdom from someone who's lived it, studied the science, and built a global community around accessible healing.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why chronic anxiety is the nervous system being stuck
How rapid breathing can heal panic attacks
Why "doing nothing" requires active practice
How to ask your anxiety what it's here for
The conscious business path: rejecting outside investment
Why moving anxiety through you changes everything
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February 5, 2026
David Procyshyn
Freedom From Anxiety: How To Cultivate Calm, Courage, and Self-Awareness
"Control comes with letting go of control. The more you think you need control, the more it's going to control you."
TIMESTAMPS
00:06:08 – Walking the path
00:09:54 – "Doing nothing" as active practice
00:12:35 – Age 18: Chronic back pain leads to yoga
00:13:49 – The Yellow Pages meditation circle
00:19:00 – 2008: Founding DoYogaWithMe.com
00:22:17 – The most important business decision
00:28:42 – High ventilation breathing
00:42:32 – The knot in his belly
SHOW NOTES
Dr. Dan interviews wellness leader and founder of DoYogaWithMe, David Procyshyn about anxiety, presence, living well and his personal story. As a leading voice in the world of wellness –David is yoga and meditation teacher, speaker, and founder – David helps people heal from chronic anxiety and live a calmer, more resilient life.
During this conversation with Dr. Dan, David shares his own personal journey from chronic pain, high-performance anxiety, and burnout to discovering a grounded, compassionate relationship with his nervous system. Together, Dan and David explore how anxiety is not a personal failure, but a physiological pattern that can be understood, worked with, and softened over time.
LINKS & RESOURCES
David Procyshyn
Personal Website — davidprocyshyn.com
Do Yoga With Me — doyogawithme.com
Freedom From Anxiety Program
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Freedom From Anxiety Program
Info sessions run semi-regularly (2-3 times per year), about 3 weeks before cohort launch
Cohort-based program so participants can share experiences and connect as a community
Daily practice includes high ventilation breathing followed by meditation
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GUEST BIO
David Procyshyn is a yoga and meditation teacher, speaker, and founder of DoYogaWithMe.com, one of the world's most trusted online yoga platforms with over 2,200 classes and a global community. With over 20 years of teaching experience and a degree in environmental biology from McGill University, he blends ancient practices with modern science to help people heal from chronic anxiety. David created the Freedom From Anxiety program and teaches regular workshops, retreats, and courses. His approach integrates mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic awareness with evidence-based practice.
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