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This brief meditation provides space to relax and reconnect. You settle into stillness, allowing your breath to guide you. Tension fades as you become aware of the ground beneath you and the calm around you. For a brief moment, you simply are, fully present.
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In this meditation, we explore the ever-changing nature of life, from the impermanence of the breath to the transformations of the body, mind, and the world around us. As we reflect on the shifting nature of relationships, governments, and even the planet itself, we cultivate an awareness of the constant flow of change. By embracing the impermanence of all things, we learn to live more fully in the present, letting go of attachments and finding peace in the natural rhythms of life. Allow yourself to be present with the ebb and flow of existence, accepting that everything is in motion.
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In this meditation, you will cultivate peace and kindness through the simple act of being present. As you scan your body, you will soften, allow compassion to grow, and let tension dissolve into ease. This practice invites you to release striving and rest in the stillness of the moment.
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This meditation will guide your awareness through a body scan, noticing sensations in each part of your body. You’ll gently release tension, soften, and cultivate a deeper connection to your physical self. This practice invites you to listen, relax, and nurture your body with mindfulness and compassion.
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This mindfulness meditation explores the art of non-attachment. In this practice, you'll explore the freedom that comes from releasing what no longer serves you, both in your mind and body. Discover the peace of simply being, without clinging to expectations or possessions.
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This calming meditation practice will guide you into deep relaxation and presence. You'll be invited to tune into the sensations of your body, release tension, and cultivate a sense of peace with every breath. Whether you’re seeking to relax, ground yourself, or simply be present, this meditation will help you reconnect with the moment and embrace stillness within.
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This meditation focuses on embracing impermanence and change. You'll explore the ebb and flow of life through guided breathing and reflective practices, fostering a sense of peace and awareness. Discover how accepting change can lead to personal growth and a lighter heart, allowing you navigate the challenges of life.
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This rejuvenating meditation invites you to embrace both joy and suffering as part of the human experience. We’ll explore concepts of compassion for ourselves and others, recognize the lessons hidden in our challenges, and cultivate a sense of gratitude. Take a moment to breathe, reflect, and connect with your inner self. It's a science-backed way to recharge and foster resilience.
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This guided meditation focuses on embracing the grounding force of gravity to promote relaxation and stability. You are invited to connect with your bodies, letting go of tension and distractions while visualizing yourself as anchored and supported. The practice encourages a sense of calm, nurturing the awareness of being centered and present.
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In this meditation, we explore the vital space between stimulus and response, encouraging mindfulness over autopilot. By reflecting on daily stimuli and our reactions to them, we cultivate calm and learn the importance of pausing to create awareness and intention. The practice emphasizes breathing, noticing sensations, and envisioning the potential within moments of stillness. Ultimately, it invites us to carry this awareness into our daily routines, enhancing our ability to respond thoughtfully to life's challenges.
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At the start of a meeting, or whenever it feels right, I find it helpful to pause and take a moment to fully arrive. A few deep breaths can work wonders to reset the nervous system, helping us center ourselves and be present. This recording captures one of those moments at the start of a recent meeting, offering an invitation to pause, breathe, and reset.
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This rejuvenating meditation is designed to foster inner peace and tranquility. It incorporates relaxation techniques, mindfulness practices, and loving-kindness meditation to help you ground yourself, alleviate stress, and cultivate a sense of calm. Take this time to prioritize mental and emotional well-being while enhancing resilience.
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Yoga Nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is a guided meditation that induces a state of deep relaxation. It can be a wonderful practice for stress relief. In this practice, you will imagine a peaceful place where you feel completely safe and relaxed.
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Connect to the present moment. Explore the depths of your consciousness. Discover the peace and clarity that arises from simply being in pure awareness.
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In any moment, you have an opportunity to pause, reflect, and pay attention from the beginning to the end of one inhalation. Or one exhalation. You don't need to commit to any more. Yoga teaches us that there is nothing you need to grasp.
This episode explores the benefits of one-breath meditation and offers suggestions for how to practice (hint: it's very easy!) and how to remember to pause. -
Our society conditions us to be "human doings" rather than "human beings." But what might it be like to let go of our TODO lists, our goals, and our compulsion to always be "doing"? In this meditation we pause to feel the body and attune to our feelings in this moment.
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Whether you call it loving-kindness meditation, metta meditation, well-wishing meditation, or something else, this kind of meditation has been shown to increase positive emotions, decrease negative emotions, increase empathy, and a whole lot more. In this practice we will cultivate feelings of kindness, goodwill, and warmth towards others.
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Many of us get so wrapped up in ideas of trying to "become"" or to "get rid of" that we fail to notice the moments in our life. This meditation uses a quote by the wise sage, Dr. Seuss, to help us wake up to the present moment: "Today you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you!"
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This guided meditation uses imagery to relax the body. Your mind is represented as blue sky illuminated by rays of light. This practice is intended to bring about feelings of nourishment, protection, and relaxation.
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Psychologists use the phrase "decentering" to denote the difference between our thoughts and reality. It's a practice the removes you from the center of your thinking. In this meditation we practice a variety of decentering techniques designed to help shift from a self-centered perspective to a nature-centered perspective.
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