Rest isn’t a “reward” for working hard enough. It’s a human need and birthright. This week’s episode is a little different. We’re not only sharing a guided meditation from mindfulness leader and professional coach Jenée Johnson, but also her teaching on some of the brain science behind relaxation—why it’s essential for our well-being, how it works, and how to incorporate intentional relaxation practices into your daily life.&nbsp; Jenée Johnson, is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Racial Healing, Emotional Intelligence Educator, and HeartMath facilitator. Jenée initiated and led the unique effort to bring mindfulness into San Francisco’s public health programs and practices through the Trauma Informed Systems Initiative. She is on the advisory board of Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute&nbsp; and is certified to teach mindfulness and emotional intelligence based on the latest neuroscience. She is also the founder and curator of , a day-long program for people of African ancestry that teaches practical mindfulness to overcome the diminishing impact of racism and open a portal to a liberatory lifestyle. The transcription of this guided meditation will be online at Mindful.org next week.&nbsp; Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter:&nbsp;  Show Notes Find more from Jenée Johnson and her work with The Right Within Experience . Go Deeper Mindfulness is a resource that can be used not only for finding more calm, but also as a support for mental, physical, emotional, and communal healing. If you want to learn more about these restorative practices and how they contribute to wider individual and collective healing, check out these articles:   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   &nbsp;   For more practice, here’s another deep rest practice you can try:&nbsp;. And more from Mindful here:   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing .

A Teaching and Meditation to Relax and Welcome Deep Rest

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A Teaching and Meditation to Relax and Welcome Deep Rest

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