Day 1: Mindful Breathing

Deep in the Empty Quarter - the sound of the desert is subtle yet mesmerising. Long version at https://youtu.be/8vGWKrw6Rmg

The sounds of the Arabian desert

Meditation For Centering (14 mins) – Anne Rodgers

Thunderstorm in Amazonia, Ecuado, a small selection from a longer recording.

Ecuador Thunderstorm Sample

Ecuador Thunderstorm

In order to be giving, we need to be nourished. This week, Andres Gonzalez shares a practice about learning to check in with yourself and to do so with love. Andres is cofounder of the Holistic Life Foundation. For twenty years, Andres has taught yoga to diverse populations, including Baltimore City Public School, drug treatment centers, mental crisis facilities, homeless shelters, wellness centers, colleges, private schools, and other venues throughout the nation. He is also one of this year's teachers in our Mindful30 meditation challenge. Andres will be guiding practices based on easing stress with intentional breathing. If you want to know more about Mindful30, we’ll link to it in the show notes for this episode. Show Notes: Find more from Andres Gonzalez here:    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 . &nbsp;

12 Minute Meditation: Offer Loving-Kindness to Yourself with Andres Gonzalez

Join us this week as Rose Felix Cratsley shares powerful affirmations that nurture self-compassion, encourage personal growth, and bring about healing through hope. With a firm belief in the importance of mindfulness as a fundamental human right, Rose reminds us that we enter this world with openness and curiosity, yet often find ourselves burdened by self-judgment, criticism, fear, and anxiety. Rose is the visionary founder and president of Ivy Child International, a remarkable non-profit organization dedicated to creating global mental health initiatives for children, families, and communities. Through their impactful work, Ivy Child International strives to improve the well-being of individuals worldwide. Tune in to discover affirmations that will empower you to embrace self-compassion, foster growth, and find solace in the transformative power of hope. Rose's wisdom and experience will guide you on a journey of healing, as you navigate the challenges of life with renewed strength and resilience. &nbsp; Show notes: Find more from Rose Felix Cratsley here:   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing yourwords@mindful.org.

A 12-Minute Meditation for Healing Through Hope With Rose Felix Cratsley

This guided meditation includes a body scan and invites the receptivity and letting-go of whole body breathing. Once we have awakened the vitality and presence throughout the body, we have access to the formless dimension, the awareness that is our source. The meditation closes with “Walk Slowly”, from the poetry of Danna Faulds.

Tara Brach

Meditation: Opening to the Mystery

This is the Mindful Focus Meditation from Elisha Goldstein's 6-Month program A Course in Mindful Living. http://acourseinmindfulliving.com

A Course in Mindful Living

Mindful Focus 10 Minutes

Point of View Podcast Episode 6: A conversation with Patricia Rockman, director of education and clinical services for the Center for Mindfulness Studies in Toronto.

In this podcast: 

**What is Inquiry
**The hype surrounding mindfulness today
**Who should and shouldn’t use mindfulness-based interventions
**Why mindfulness teachers need to take some kind of Hippocratic Oath
**The difference between your discerning mind and your judgmental mind
**Training our attention to be open and receptive

Point of View Podcast: The Importance of Inquiry

Thich Nhat Hanh - Awakening The Heart (2015)

Recorded in predawn light by a swamp in Ulu Muda's rainforest. In the latter part of this sample you can hear the unusual calls of Rough-sided Frogs (Pulchrana glandulosa). Agile Gibbons can be heard singing in the background along with the occasional chattering calls of Banded Langur.

Point of View Podcast: The Importance of Inquiry

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