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Learn How to Meditate

Maybe you’ve tried meditating in the past, but have quickly given up. You decided you’re no good at meditation, or that meditating is too hard. Or maybe you quit meditating because you think your brain just doesn’t work that way and you’re not able to meditate. But meditation is much simpler than you might think. […]

Guided Walking and Breathing Meditation

Sometimes sitting meditation can be difficult. We get distracted, bored, uncomfortable or just find it hard to sit still. And if that’s the case, we can try walking meditation. The meditation below helps us practice mindfulness as we walk. We combine paying attention to our breath and paying attention to our footsteps. The first video […]

Breathing In I Feel Calm Breathing Out I Relax Meditation

In this mindfulness meditation we follow our breath, using our breathing to help us feel more calm and relaxed. Breathing In I Feel Calm Breathing Out I Relax Meditation If you have any questions or comments, please leave them on the YouTube video page. Previous Next […]

Guided Mindful Breathing Meditations

If we’re having trouble keeping our attention focused on our breathing, these mindfulness of breath exercises can help teach us how to follow our breath. Following Your Breathing By Counting Your Breaths Following Your Breathing By Measuring Your Breaths If you have any questions or comments, please leave them on the YouTube video page. Previous […]

Three Minute Breathing Space Mindfulness Meditation

The three minute breathing space is a simple mindfulness meditation developed for Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). It brings us in touch with our thoughts, our moods and emotions, and our bodies, and helps us reconnect to the present moment. To learn more about MBCT, please check out my MBCT Course. Learn the Three Minute […]

Guided Relaxation Mindfulness Meditation

In this 20-minute Guided Relaxation Meditation we connect with our breathing while moving our attention through our bodies, relaxing each part as we go. We can use it to calm anxiety and panic, and even to help us sleep.This relaxation exercise in adapted from the CBT for Insomnia program developed by Dr. Gregg Jacobs at […]

Mindfulness of Breath Guided Meditation

Below you’ll find a couple of short guided mindfulness of the breath meditations that are a great way for beginners to get started with meditation. 3 Minute Mindfulness of Breath Guided Meditation 5 Minute Mindfulness of Breath Guided Meditation If you have any questions or comments, please leave them on the YouTube video page. Previous […]

How to Deal With Feeling Restless While Meditating

We can often get restless when we meditate, and have trouble sitting still. But that doesn’t mean we need to stop our meditation. There are many things we can do to deal with feelings of restlessness when we meditate. How to Manage Feeling Restless During Meditation If you have any questions or comments, please leave […]

Managing Emotions and Discomfort While Meditating

When we meditate, it’s not uncommon to experience emotions, or physical discomfort. If this happens, we don’t need to stop meditating. It doesn’t need to disrupt our meditation. We can learn how to manage emotions and discomfort when we meditate. How to Deal With Emotions and Discomfort While Meditating If you have any questions or […]

How to Deal with Mind Wandering While Meditating

Whenever we meditate, our minds will start to wander. Meditation isn’t about preventing our minds from wandering. Instead, we simply try to notice whenever our minds have wandered during a meditation, and then gently redirect our attention back to where we want it. So if you’re new to meditation and you find your mind is […]