A Mindful Moment

Episodes

1. 10

   Episode 10 - Body Scan

   Paying attention to our bodies is a powerful and accessible way to bring us into the present moment. Your body is with you wherever you go, and so once you learn this technique you can practice anywhere.

   May 10, 2019

   31m
2. 9

   Episode 9 - Forest Bathing

   Sometimes thinking turns into ruminating or obsessing and can make us feel stuck. It's also not helpful for our brains! Connect with your senses and with nature to open up new neural pathways in your brain which will reduce stress and create new possibilities. Shinrin - Yoku is the Japanese...

   Mar 7, 2019

   21m
3. 8

   Episode 8 - Discussing Anxiety and Making Lemonade

   Happy New Year! On this episode, I share one of my new years intentions, my experience with anxiety, and a mindfulness practice using lemons! Focusing on each sense, one at a time, can help bring us back to our body, and to the here and now. You'll Need: 2-5 minutes Lemon and knife Body…

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   Jan 7, 2019

   15m
4. 7

   Episode 7 - Zentangle

   This episode includes inspiration from the Hamilton Musical, as well as an opportunity to doodle mindfully with Zentangle. Time Required: 10 minutes or more You’ll need: 3.5 inch by 3.5 inch sheet of white paper Pencil Fine-tipped black pen/marker Body Position: Seated at a table Pen Option:...

   Oct 27, 2018

   14m
5. 6

   Episode 6 - Find the Feeling in Your Body

   Another situational mindfulness exercise. In this episode, I explore an uncomfortable emotion using a body scanning technique. See if it helps you loosen the hold of that emotion on your body and mind.

   Oct 21, 2018

   15m
6. 5

   Episode 5 - Follow Your Shoulder

   Experience "micro moments" of mindfulness in the course of your normal (hectic?) life by connecting with your shoulders throughout the day. I call this Situational Mindfulness.

   Oct 18, 2018

   14m
7. 4

   Episode 4 - Your Commute

   Mindfulness can be achieved, even in the mundane. This one's for your daily commute. Also, an introduction to sense-full-ness. More to come in a future episode.

   Oct 5, 2018

   12m
8. 3

   Episode 3 - Feel Your Feet

   Feel Your Feet An exercise for your senses that you can do almost anywhere. Time Required: 3 minutes You’ll need: Safe surface to be barefoot For alternatives: multiple surfaces (carpet, tile, grass) Body Position: Barefeet Standing Walking Reference: Anatomy of the foot...

   Sep 25, 2018

   10m
9. 2

   Episode 2 - Sound Waves

   Sound Waves Let music bring you to the present moment. Time Required: 3-5 minutes You’ll need: 1 song Headphones Body Position: Comfortable seated position Eyes closed Reference material: Anatomy of the Ear https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eardrum#/media/File:Blausen_0328_EarAnatomy.png My Song...

   Sep 13, 2018

   13m
10. 1

    Episode 1

    Welcome to the first episode of A Mindful Moment! Hear why I needed mindfulness exercises that didn't require a trip to an ashram or a weekend-long silence retreat. I believe anyone can practice mindfulness- we just need to find you the right practice for you. I will share unconventional…

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    Sep 13, 2018

    4m