This is MEDITATION: Recent Episodes
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This is meditation! A podcast for busy people who want to meditate their way to a happier and more productive life.
Meditation can be difficult, especially when you’re a beginner. But what is something we do every day, all our life, without even trying? Breathing! And it doesn’t just keep us alive, it’s also a great relaxation tool. I love focusing on and using the breath to meditate, because it’s easy, accessible and gives an instant chill boost. Let’s go!
It was 3am on a school day in university when I first googled ‘how to fall asleep’, after tossing and turning for many nights. The internet told me to meditate, as since everything you read on the internet is true, I gave it a try. Truth be told, it took me a while to get into, but slowly and steadily I had less sleepless nights.
Many people deal with sleeplessness at some point in their life, and since it is often related to stress and running thoughts, during this episode I’ll guide you through a calming meditation to help you fall asleep later tonight, or if you want, right now…
I hate to break it to you, but meditation will not make you feel great. If you want to feel instantly happier, then eat some chocolate or hug a dog. That will feel great. Unfortunately, those are short term solutions. Meditation will help with long-term happiness, but it is not an instant remedy. How does this work? Well, as you meditate more often and longer, you get better at acceptance. You learn to accept the silence, or your racing thoughts. Learn to accept an itch or a noise, and just let it be. This skill of accepting the present moment and not jumping up to change it, will ultimately give you more peace of mind. And that is why we are here together today: to do another little meditation to get better at acceptance.
Need some motivation to keep going toward your goals? This meditation is the perfect tool. Take a moment to become quiet and think about what you want to achieve, and which small steps you can take TODAY to get there. The key: look how far you have already come! Because half of the work is showing up.
Today we’re going to breathe on a special rhythm that I am going to provide for you. I’ll be counting down your inhales and exhales. This will help you expand your lung capacity as well as your relaxation capacity... the result? One of my students told me this exercise brought her into a sort of meditation trance!
So see me as the conductor of the orchestra of your breath today, and together we’re going to create an awesome symphony of relaxation! Welcome to episode 10 of This is Meditation, the podcast for busy people who want to meditate their way to a happier and more productive life.
Do you ever feel annoyed, anxious, fearful, disappointed...? Meditation can help put things back into perspective and help you see that your emotions do not hold power over you. Don’t just trust my word for it, let’s try it out! And let me know if you also feel more mental and emotional clarity after this guided meditation.
I’ve been thinking a lot about freedom lately, probably because we’re still in lockdown here in France, where ironically one of the country’s mottos is liberté. What does that mean to you, freedom?
Today we’re going to do a meditation to set you free, free of any unwanted thoughts, worries and distractions. You hold the key to open your mind. This meditation is, as always, suitable for beginners!
Sometimes you just need a break! Normally, we could go on a vacation to put some distance between ourselves and our thoughts and daily struggles. But what if I told you you don’t need to be on an exotic island to be able to relax? You can take a mental vacation right here and now, on this podcast!
Why are vacations so relaxing? I think it’s because we take a conscious effort to disconnect. We leave all our work stuff behind, or other stuff that stresses us out, and only take the essentials. We go to a new place and look around with fresh eyes. Actually, there isn’t much of a difference between a vacation and this meditation!
Leave everything else behind for 15 minutes and travel inwards to a quieter place...
Nasal breathing has so many benefits! In this episode, we don’t meditate, but breathe. Breathing deeply can be as relaxing as a meditation session, and much easier to get into. I will explain why you should breathe through your nose, because it’s not just relaxing but even good for your brain and mental health... and I will teach you my favourite breathing exercise, the full yogic breath! Inhale, and let’s start.
Sometimes you don’t feel like sitting down to meditate, but you still want to feel calm and mindful. Well, let’s go for a meditation walk then! You can even do this inside your own home, or put on some comfy shoes and take it outside. Let’s go.
Need a quick way to relax? Take just 5 minutes to listen to this podcast, take a couple deep breaths, and you’ll feel rested and relaxed again. Use this right before a big meeting, after a long day at work, before you go to sleep or whenever you just want to feel calm and chill. No time to waste, let’s go!
We’re all glued to our phones all day every day, let’s take a break from the blue light and notifications and meditate! This guided meditation is for anyone who wants to disconnect. In just 10 minutes you’ll feel like you had a digital detox, in a very special way... Hit play to find out more!
Give yourself the loving gift of meditation, because you’re awesome, did you know that? Let this guided meditation be your reminder of how you deserve love! I’ll teach you an easy little trick to control the mind and after just 10 minutes your self-esteem and love will be boosted. For the love of yourself, just try it out.
Maybe you never tried meditation, well, in 6 minutes you can say that you have and that is was easy! Just try it out.
Welcome to This is MEDITATION, the podcast for busy people who want to meditate their way to a more productive and happier life. This is just an intro of what is to come...