Welcome to the Mindfulness Exercises Blog. May this be a source of inspiration and motivation for your mindfulness meditation and teachings.
Anxiety is an all-too-common human experience. According to some studies, up to 33.7% of people are impacted by an anxiety disorder during
As fear about the state of the natural world grows, there is an increasing call within us to ‘get back to nature.’
Four Stages of Meditation. 'Overcoming laziness' is the first, 'remember the instructions' is the second. 'Applying the antidote' is the 3rd... Download
Cultivating Joyful Effort. Invite joy into your practice. Silently contemplate your why. Joyful effort arises when we understand our purpose. Download "Cultivating
Impermanence Meditation. We cannot know the future. Anything can happen at any moment and our lives are so fragile and precious. Download
When you just can't meditate. The best news is, not feeling like you can meditate is a GREAT key to unlock the
Mindful Walking Script. Many meditation traditions include walking as part of the practice. Moving is a powerful way to quiet inner chatter.
Mindful speech is about being conscious about not only what words we use, but how we deliver them. It also involves mindful
Puppies Meditation. Imagine a small child, or a puppy or kitten. Something that has absolutely no intention in this life other than
One Breath at a Time. The breath is a gentle, life-giving reminder that the conversation we are dreading or rehearsing isn’t happening
Meditation with a Pet. This isn’t a formal meditation, but more of an experience that can be done in the company of
Meditation on Life - and Death. Faced with the reality of death, what seems important? Consider how can you use this knowledge
Loving Kindness Meditation Script. Motivate the mind “To be kinder, both to myself and others.” Or, “to accept myself as I am,
Loving Kindness Visualization - The Spheres. This is a visualization that uses sports-related imagery! If that doesn’t work for you, you can
Loving Kindness - The Child. Children and babies have an extraordinary way of bringing us into the present moment - because that's
For Chaotic Times. Written a few months into the coronavirus pandemic- a time when pretty much in our lives has been turned
Staying With Emotions. Emotions are an essential part of the human experience. For many people, it’s the part that we listen to
Gratitude When You've Got Attitude. If you want to experience gratitude but are feeling blocked, ask yourself: What’s eclipsing my gratitude? Download
What's Your Weather Like (Kids). Our emotions are like the weather & this can be a great way to encourage kids to
Sounds and Silence (Kids). Mindfulness practices for children often use one or all of the five senses as a focus. This is
