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Meditation with Ashley Brown
by Ashley Brown
Struggling to meditate? Not sure where to start — or how to stay consistent?Join Ash as she shares #1 MEDITATION INSIGHTS and #2 MEDITATION PRACTISES to help you on your inward journey.Ash is a Full Time Meditation & Yoga Teacher, a nutritionist, caterer and Former Australian National Team Soccer Player.Meditation has played a key role in her life and she has made it to make meditation as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. Enjoy!
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63. Cultivating a Clear & Balanced Mind | Sattva – Insight #30
What if the natural state of your mind was actually peace? For many of us, this can be difficult to imagine when so much of our daily experience is dominated by worry, overthinking and endless mental activity. In this episode, we explore the yogic principle of Sattva and how understanding the...
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62. The Three Forces of Nature Shaping Your Mind | Insight #29
Why does the mind feel clear and peaceful one day, restless and driven the next, and heavy or unmotivated another? In this episode, we begin exploring one of the simplest and most powerful frameworks from ancient Indian philosophy for understanding our changing mental states: The Three Guṇas:...
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61. Buddhist Meditation & Mindfulness with Ryan Mannix
In this episode, I’m joined by one of Australia’s most loved yoga and meditation teachers, Ryan Mannix, for a deep conversation on Buddhist meditation, mindfulness, presence and the nature of the self. Ryan was actually one of my very first mentors when I stepped into yoga and meditation more…
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60. Meditation, Ayurveda & The Laws of Nature with Mark Bunn
In this episode, I’m joined by Mark Bunn, a former professional AFL footballer, Ayurvedic health practitioner, Transcendental Meditation teacher, three-time bestselling author of Ancient Wisdom for Modern Health, leading corporate wellbeing speaker, and former CEO of the David Lynch Foundation...
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20 Minute Self-Guided Meditation | Gong Every 5 Minutes
Here is a simple 5-minute timer to support your own self-guided meditation practice. No guidance, no ads ... just a gentle structure to help you drop in and stay present. One gong marks the beginning of your practice, followed by two gongs at each interval to gently orient you in time. Three…
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15 Minute Self-Guided Meditation | Gong Every 3 Minutes
Here is a simple 15-minute timer to support your own self-guided meditation practice. No guidance, no ads... just a gentle structure to help you drop in and stay present. One gong marks the beginning of your practice, followed by two gongs at each interval to gently orient you in time. Three…
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10 Minute Self-Guided Meditation | Gong Every 2 Minutes
Here is a simple 10-minute timer to support your own self-guided meditation practice. No guidance, no ads ... just a gentle structure to help you drop in and stay present. One gong marks the beginning of your practice, followed by two gongs at each interval to gently orient you in time. Three…
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5 Minute Self-Guided Meditation | Gong Every 1 Minute
Here is a simple 5-minute timer to support your own self-guided meditation practice. No guidance, no ads ... just a gentle structure to help you drop in and stay present. One gong marks the beginning of your practice, followed by two gongs at each interval to gently orient you in time. Three…
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59. Mantra Meditation, Part 3: How to Practise Mantra - Styles & Techniques - Insight #28
There are many different ways to practise mantra, and each one works with the mind, sound and attention in a slightly different way. In this third and final episode of our three-part series on Mantra Meditation, we move from philosophy into practice. We explore some of the most common forms of...
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58. Mantra Meditation, Part 2: What Is Mantra & How Does It Work? Insight #27
Mantra is one of the most ancient and widely practised tools in the world of meditation, but how does it work? What makes it so powerful? In this second episode of our three-part series on Sanskrit and mantra, we explore the philosophy behind mantra, the nature of vibration, and how sound can...
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57. Mantra Meditation, Part 1: What Is Sanskrit? Insight #26
Before we can really understand mantra, we first need to understand the language it comes from: Sanskrit. In this first episode of our three-part series on Mantra Meditation, we explore what makes Sanskrit so unique, where it comes from, and why sound and vibration are considered such an…
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56. So Hum - Guided Mantra Meditation (Full)
Join Ash for a gentle guided mantra meditation designed to help you return to your natural state through the rhythm of the breath. In this meditation, you will be guided through the mantra So Hum, a Sahaja mantra, meaning natural, spontaneous, or that which arises by itself. The essence of this...
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55. So Hum - Guided Mantra Meditation (Express)
Join Ash for a gentle guided mantra meditation designed to help you return to your natural state through the rhythm of the breath. In this meditation, you will be guided through the mantra So Hum, a Sahaja mantra, meaning natural, spontaneous, or that which arises by itself. The essence of this...
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54. The Power of Mindfulness: To empty the mind or to be full of awareness? Insight #26
Mindfulness is one of the most commonly used words in the world of meditation, but what does it actually mean? And how does engaging with it transform our experience, both inner and outer? Many people believe meditation is about emptying the mind, silencing thoughts, or somehow stopping the mind...
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53. Guided Grounding Meditation | Return to the Present Moment (Express)
Join Ash for a gentle guided grounding meditation designed to help you return to the Here & Now through the gateway of awareness. In this meditation, you will be guided through a simple yet powerful sensory awareness practice that uses touch, sound, sight, feeling, and awareness itself as anchors...
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52. Guided Grounding Meditation | Return to the Present Moment (Full)
Join Ash for a gentle guided grounding meditation designed to help you return to the Here & Now through the gateway of awareness. In this meditation, you will be guided through a simple yet powerful sensory awareness practice that uses touch, sound, sight, feeling, and awareness itself as anchors...
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51. Meditation, Mysticism & Spiritual Awakening with Krista Marie Starr
In this episode, I sit down with Krista Marie Star to explore meditation, mysticism, awakening, ritual, non duality, Kashmir Shaivism, and the deeper dimensions of the spiritual path. Krista is a mystic, yogi, artist, ritualist, channel, and spiritual guide whose work beautifully bridges the…
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50. Meditation Secrets for Women with Annie Mc Callum | Menstrual Cycle Coach & Fertility Yoga Teacher
In this episode, I sit down with Annie McCallum, a Menstrual Cycle Coach and Certified Fertility Yoga Teacher for a deeply important conversation around... meditation, hormones, nervous system regulation, and the wisdom of the menstrual cycle. Together we explore how meditation and yoga practices...
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49. What is Vedic Meditation? Exploring Transcendence - Insight #25
What is Vedic Meditation… & why has it transformed millions of lives around the world? In this episode, Ash explores the roots, philosophy, and experience of Vedic Meditation, a powerful technique designed to take the mind beyond thought and into deep states of rest and awareness. Originating…
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48. How Meditation Transforms the Mind | Vedic Wisdom with Oscar Meerman
Oscar has a rare ability to take profound, often abstract wisdom and express it in a way that feels simple, precise, and deeply experiential. There’s a clarity in the way he speaks that cuts through confusion and brings you closer to the essence of the practice. In this conversation, we explore…
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47. Re-Think Rest: A Corporate Wellness Talk on the 5 Types of Rest
In this talk, recorded from a corporate wellness event, I explore the 5 types of rest and why they’re essential for well-being and avoiding burnout. Topics covered: Why rest is more than just sleep — and why good sleep isn’t always restorative The difference between “working out” and “working in”...
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46. The Magic of Stillness (Part 3) | Dharma & Karma - Insight #24
In this episode Ash explores how stillness, awareness, and deeper self-understanding guide us toward Dharma; not as a fixed purpose, but as moment-to-moment right action in alignment with life. Explore how the Vedic worldview reveals that life is always guiding us, through subtle signals,...
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45. Yoga Nidra Through the Layers of the Body and Mind | Deep Reset Meditation
In this guided Yoga Nidra practice with Ash, you will be lead into deep rest and recovery through the Pancha Koshas, the layers of inner experieince from gross to subtle. Think of this journey as moving through the layers of yourself: from the physical body to the breath and energy to thoughts…
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44. The Magic of Stillness (Part 2) | Dharma - Insight #23
In this episode Ash explores how the stillness and silence within meditation connect us to Dharma; the natural order, rhythm, and intelligence that governs life itself. Explore how meditation helps us realign with nature’s flow, rediscover our deeper purpose, and remember that we are already…
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43. Magic of Stillness (Part 1) | Clarity - Insight #22
In this episode, Ash explores the magic of stillness, revealing how quieting the body and mind opens access to the deeper layers of clarity, perception and wisdom. Discover how stillness becomes a living practice that transforms how you see and experience the movement of life. Topics covered:...
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42. What Is Vipassana? A Buddhist Path to Inner Peace
In this episode, I explore Vipassana meditation, one of the world’s most ancient and transformative mindfulness practices. You’ll learn its origins, core philosophy, what really happens in a 10-day silent meditation retreat, and why its teachings continue to influence my own practice. Although...
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20 Minute Meditation Timer | Self Guided Practice
Here is a simple 20 minute timer to support your own self guided meditation practice. No guidance, no ads, just a soothing timer to help you drop in and come back gently. Gentle gong bells will ring, at the beginning and at the end to create a clear container for practice. Enjoy, the quiet space…
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15 Minute Meditation Timer | Self Guided Practice
Here is a simple 15 minute timer to support your own self guided meditation practice. No guidance, no ads, just a soothing timer to help you drop in and come back gently. Gentle gong bells will ring, at the beginning and at the end to create a clear container for practice. Enjoy, the quiet space…
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10 Minute Meditation Timer | Self Guided Practice
Here is a simple 10 minute timer to support your own self guided meditation practice. No guidance, no ads, just a soothing timer to help you drop in and come back gently. Gentle gong bells will ring, at the beginning and at the end to create a clear container for practice. Enjoy, the quiet space…
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5 Minute Meditation Timer | Self Guided Practice
Here is a simple 5 minute timer to support your own self guided meditation practice. No guidance, no ads, just a soothing timer to help you drop in and come back gently. Gentle gong bells will ring, at the beginning and at the end to create a clear container for practice. Enjoy, the quiet space…
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41. The Power of Stillness - Insight #21
Stillness is absolutely not supposed to feel like a trap… In meditation, you never want to feel stuck inside your own skin. Stillness is not about forcing silence or stilling the mind but rather it’s about choosing to meet yourself fully. In this episode we will explore how stillness can becomes…
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40. The Misconception of Stillness - Insight #20
In this episode Ash explores one of the biggest myths or misconceptions in meditation. This is the idea that you must remain perfectly still the entire time. In this episode I cover: The common misconception Where the “sit perfectly still” myth came from Practises that life affirming Why you’re…
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39. A Short Guided Meditation To Start The Day (Full)
Join Ash in a quick easy meditation practise to establish contact with yourself before heading out into the business of the day. This meditation has been created to slip easily into your morning routine. All you need is a comfortable space. Sitting upright is recommended, but if it feels better…
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38. A Short Guided Meditation to Start The Day (Express)
Join Ash in a quick easy meditation practise to establish contact with yourself before heading out into the business of the day. This meditation has been created to slip easily into your morning routine. All you need is a comfortable space. Sitting upright is recommended, but if it feels better…
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37. Hatha Yoga, Yin & the Mind: Exploring Meditation with Aaron Petty
Aaron is a Yoga Therapist, studio owner of OmSom Yoga in Berwick, and a true master of Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Yogic Philosophy. A true master of Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Yogic Philosophy, Aaron has a rare gift for translating ancient wisdom and esoteric teachings into language that feels…
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36. The Physiology of Peace (Nervous System - Part 3) - Insight #17
Welcome to Part 3 of 3 in this mini series of episodes on Meditation and the Nervous System. In this episode, we explore the parasympathetic nervous system, the body’s built-in relaxation response, and why I call it the “meditation response.” We’ll discover how meditation helps the nervous system...
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35. The Physiology of Too Much Stress (Nervous System - Part 2) Insight #16
Welcome to Part 2 of 3 in this mini series of episodes on Meditation and the Nervous System. In this episode, we dive deep into the anatomy of the stress response and explore why meditation is such a powerful antidote. You’ll learn how this survival system was designed to protect us but how in...
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34. Meditation & Your Nervous System (Nervous System - Part 1) Insight #15
Welcome to Part 1 of 3 in this mini series of episodes on Meditation and the Nervous System. One of the most common reasons people come to meditation is the impact of too much stress...But! Not all stress is bad. In fact, stress is essential, it’s the overdose and poor recovery that harm us. In...
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33. The Heart of Tantra with Nataraj Chaitanya
In this episode, I sit down with renowned teacher and devoted Shiva Yogi, Nataraj, to explore the heart of Tantra: its philosophy, practices, and relevance today. Nataraj began daily yoga and meditation at just 13, immersed himself in Tantra by 16, and has since dedicated his life to sharing this...
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32. Body Awareness Guided Meditation – The Miracle of Your Living Body (Full)
Join Ash in a meditation practice to help you connect to presence through the miracle of your living body. Express - 20 mins Full - 29 mins This meditation is designed to honour your body’s genius and innate intelligence. Remember, the most valuable tool in any somatic practice is not technique,...
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31. Body Awareness Guided Meditation – The Miracle of Your Living Body (Express)
Join Ash in a meditation practice to help you connect to presence through the miracle of your living body. Express - 20 mins Full - 29 mins This meditation is designed to honour your body’s genius and innate intelligence. Remember, the most valuable tool in any somatic practice is not technique,...
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30. The 5 Levels of Awareness with Cirak - Author & Spiritual Teacher (Part 2)
This episode marks the second half of my deep conversation with Cirak. Cirak is a renowned spiritual teacher, author, public speaker, and host of worldwide retreats. He has written four influential books on meditation, spirituality, God, and mindfulness, with more on the way, and his teachings…
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29. Inner Voices - Part 2: Beyond Identification with Thought - Insight #14
Welcome to Part 2 of the Inner Voices Series where I shine a spotlight on the cast of characters living inside your head and explore how awareness can transform your relationship with them. Topics covered: How to separate from your thoughts Using language as a tool for freedom Analogies that make...
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28. Inner Voices - Part 1: Introducing the Cast & Witnessing the Drama of the Mind - Insight #13
Welcome to Part 1 of a 2 Part Series where I shine a spotlight on the cast of characters living inside your head. Topics covered: The most common characters that take the stage in your mind How these inner voices are universal (rest assured they are not unique to you!) How without awareness these...
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27. Mastering Your Thoughts with Cirak - Author & Spiritual Teacher (Part 1)
In this episode, I have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Cirak. Cirak a renowned spiritual teacher, author, public speaker, and host of worldwide retreats. Cirak has written four influential books on meditation, spirituality, God, and mindfulness, with more on the way, and his teachings…
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26. Guided Meditation for Beginners - Finding Calm
Join Ash in this Easy-to-Follow-Along Guided Meditation Practise! Perfect if you are new to meditation or just looking for a soft inward place to land. In this practice, Ash shares one of the easiest techniques to begin your meditation journey, no experience needed. All you need is a quiet space…
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25. Spiritual Beings in a Human Body with Jana Johnson
In this episode I sit down with Jana Johnson. Jana is a psycho-spiritual therapist and founder of her own healing centre, Jana began her path in foundational psychology before feeling an undeniable pull toward something greater than the mind. Her exploration led her into the deep study of...
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24. The Deeper Dimensions of Yoga & Meditation with Ashton Szabo, Co-Owner of Alchemy Yoga, Bali
In this episode, I had the privilege of sitting down with Ashton Szabo. Ashton Szabo is the Co-Owner, Manager, and Lead Teacher at Alchemy Yoga & Meditation Center — one of the largest and most renowned yoga studios, meditation hubs, and wellness cafés in Ubud, Bali. Alchemy also has a thriving...
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23. How to Experience Yogic Meditation (Dhyana Explained) - Insight #12
In this episode we explore Dhyana – the 7th limb of Patanjali’s 8-limb path of yoga. If Dharana is the practice of concentration, Dhyana is the effortless experience of meditation – a state of flow, absorption and stillness where awareness moves as one continuous stream. TOPICS COVERED: Dhyana:...
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22. How to Practice Yogic Meditation (Dharana Explained) - Insight #11
In this episode we step into the 6th limb of Patanjali’s eightfold path: Dharana – the practice of concentration. This is where the yoga journey moves beyond preparation to the practise & experience of meditation. Topics covered: A short breakdown of the eight-limb path of yoga Why most of us…
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Struggling to meditate? Not sure where to start — or how to stay consistent?Join Ash as she shares #1 MEDITATION INSIGHTS and #2 MEDITATION PRACTISES to help you on your inward journey.Ash is a Full Time Meditation & Yoga Teacher, a nutritionist, caterer and Former Australian National Team Soccer Player.Meditation has played a key role in her life and she has made it to make meditation as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. Enjoy!
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