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Meditations with Vanessa
by vanessanollyoga
Short guided meditations for real life, and all levels of practice.
Episodes
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Ep.106: A Chill Meditation for When You’ve had a Long Day
Feel free to grab some pillows or blankets for today's meditation on relaxing and resetting. This meditation is under 15 minutes, and I'll guide you through some grounding, releasing, and breathing exercises. This class we use ujjayi breathing to rest and revitalize. If you're feeling anything…
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Ep.105: 5 Minute Reset Meditation to Focus
A 5 minute meditation to help you give your body and mind a moment to rest, reset, and refocus. You may wish to have an optional piece of paper and pen/pencil to jot a quick "braindump" of ideas or to-do items down. This is to help you better move these thoughts out of your mind, so you can…
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Ep.104: 15 Minute Evening Gratitude Meditation
A 15 minute meditation you can do at the end of the day to rest, breathe deeper, and cultivate both love and gratitude. By practicing gratitude and mindfulness in this class I hope it's easier to bring greater awareness, love, and peace to your daily life. - Check out my Free (really) 3 Week...
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Ep.103: Under 10 Minute Meditation - Vase Breathing
An 8 minute guided vase breathing meditation. The focus of this class is on reconnecting to the body and the breath. We'll use this quick meditation class to relax a little more and breathe a bit deeper. I hope this class can be a great addition to your day! Check out my Free (really) 3 Week...
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Ep.102: Protected and Quiet Meditation to Rest and Restore
This 13 minute meditation is all about finding a safe space where you can let go of the outside world for a moment and tap in to focus on your breath, heart, and body. I hope this class is relaxing and restorative! You may wish to grab a blanket for this practice as well if it's cold where you…
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Ep.101: Easy Guided Meditation for Beginners - Rose Breathing
Today's guided meditation is a quick and easy practice appropriate for all levels. We'll focus on breathing deep and using visualization techniques to relax. This short meditation session is great for any time of the day. It's appropriate for both beginner and advanced practitioners. It's best...
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Ep.100: Easy Mantra Meditation for Presence
Guess who's back!? And episode one hundred at that! Today we're going back to basics with an easy beginner-friendly meditation. This quick 7 minute mantra meditation is focused on helping you breathe deep and full. The practice will leave you with a sense of calm and focus. This short session is...
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Ep.99: Powerful 5 Minute Affirmation Meditation
A powerful 5 minute affirmation guided meditation you can do any time of day. We work through multiple areas of the chakras, self love, and self esteem. As you go through this class the practice is in acknowledging any reactions of fear or relief to each statement, and staying present. You may…
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Ep.98: 10 Minute Deep Sleep Guided Meditation - Military Inspired
A 10 minute meditation to do in the evening or after work for a deep and restful sleep. Set an intention that this time is for you to relax, and enjoy! Support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: Nature...
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Ep.97: Balancing Breath - 5 Minute Meditation
A 5 minute guided breath meditation for balancing. This class guides you through a simplified version of alternate nostril breathing to create calm and balance. Support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: I...
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Ep.96: Grounding Gratitude Meditation to Help Counteract Fear and Panic
A 10 minute guided meditation on grounding to the earth and the present moment to counteract fear, with an ending focusing on gratitude to help the mind broaden its focus out of panic mode. Support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace,...
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Ep.95: Tense, Release, and Relax Guided Meditation
A short meditation where we use the techniques of breath and body to create some relaxation and presence. Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: Winter by Liborio Conti
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Ep.94: Bilateral Sound Meditation
A bilateral EMDR sound meditation. I guide you into and out of this meditation class where we focus on the feeling of the music. Headphones recommended, and any blankets or props you might want to get comfy! Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa...
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Ep.93: Extended Savasana Meditation for After a Yoga or Workout Class (8 Minutes)
A short meditation you can do post-workout to reset and integrate. This extended savasana includes some gentle breathwork and affirmations. Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music: Evolving Pads by…
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Ep.92: Meditation for Deep Rest and Healing (15 Minutes)
A 15 minute healing meditation you can do for a deep sense of restfulness. Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music used is from zenmix.io As today's episode is on cultivating healing I'll remind you this...
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Ep.91: 5 Minute Waves of Breath Meditation for Relaxation
The perfect 5 minute daily meditation to come back to the breath and check in with yourself. This short guided meditation class focuses on breathing deeply into the chest and belly to expand and deepen the breath, and let you relax. Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at...
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Ep.90: Meditation for Anxiety and Days you Feel "Off" or Down
A 25 minute meditation for days when you're feeling anxious or just not great. Hope this class helps! Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness! Music used is from Zenmix.io
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Ep.89: 5 Minute Breath Meditation to Calm and Connect
A 5 minute guided meditation to connect to the breath and body. We'll lengthen the exhale to calm and relax the body by breathing in for 5, and out for a count of 9. If this isn't comfortable for you, simply do what you can! Support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at...
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Rainbow Magic Meditation for Presence and Gratitude - Nature Series Ep. 6/6
A 20-25 minute guided meditation on the fleeting magic of rainbows! This class guides you through breathing and chakra visualization techniques to find gratitude and present moment awareness. You can now support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa…
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15 Minute Guided Wind Meditation for Peace and Calm - Nature Series Ep. 5/6
A 15 minute guided meditation on wind, gusts, and the breath. This class is all about using breathing and visualization techniques to find peace and calm. You can now support the podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and happiness!...
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Waves and Water Meditation for Relaxation and Stress Relief - Nature Series Ep. 4/6
A guided meditation on waves and water. This class is all about breathing and visualization. This guided meditation can be done any time of day, but would be great for when you're ready to relax after work or before bed. You can now support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at...
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Flower Guided Meditation for Positivity and Self-Love - Nature Series Ep. 3/6
Flowering guided meditation on positivity, kindness, self care, and nurturing affirmations. "Be the flower" as you visualize your roots and the warmth of sunlight. Then come back to your mind and body to plant a seed of kindness, and watch it bloom before we close off class. This guided…
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15 Minute Forest Meditation for Peace and Calm - Nature Series Ep. 2/6
15 minute guided meditation on forests, trees, and grasses. This peaceful meditation class takes you through gentle movement, grounding, and centring practices. Use this class as a chance to let go, breathe deep, and find a sense of calm and peace. You can now support the Podcast by ‘buying me a...
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15 Minute Rock and Crystal Guided Meditation - Nature Series Ep. 1/6
15 minute guided meditation on rocks and crystals. This class is all about grounding and visualization meditation practices. If you're big on crystals, try to take this meditation with a "beginner's mind" - rather than knowledge, this class is about feeling and healing. This is episode one in the...
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Bedtime Stories: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, with Vanessa
Tonight's holiday bedtime story is "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Arthur Conan Doyle. In this, our final relaxing Christmas story of 2022, the classic duo of Sherlock and Watson follow up on a peculiar finding relating to an old hat and a…
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Bedtime Stories: The Emperor's New Clothes, with Taylor from OverAchievers
Tonight's story is "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Andersen. A classic fairy tale about an emperor who loves clothes, even those with magical properties. While this story isn't overly related to Christmas, it's a fun one related to our unintentional theme this year... making…
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Bedtime Stories: A Letter from Santa Claus
"A Letter from Santa Claus" was written by Mark Twain to his children on Christmas. In this letter Santa writes to Susy Clemens on Christmas morning regarding clarification about the gift she's asked for. I hope you'll all enjoy this story as much as I do! This amazing rendition is voiced by…
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Bedtime Stories: The Elves and the Shoemaker, with Vanessa
Tonight I read you "The Elves and the Shoemaker", a classic fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, about some mysterious little helpers who have an interesting reaction to their own Christmas gift. Wishing you a restful sleep, and happy holidays! - If you like this episode please consider subscribing…
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Bedtime Stories: The Tailor of Gloucester, with Jon from Noise Berry Games
This evening's relaxing and festive bedtime story is about a tailor (and his cat Simpkin!) rushing to prepare a special Christmas day coat for the mayor of Gloucester. "The Tailor of Gloucester" by Beatrix Potter is read tonight by our returning special guest Jon! I absolutely loved Jon's telling...
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Ep.77: Inner Landscape - Slow Down and Sync Up Guided Meditation
A roughly 15 minute guided meditation on slowing down and becoming more in tune with both yourself and the natural environment around you. - Support the Podcast by ‘buying me a coffee’ at https://ko-fi.com/meditationswithvanessa Wishing you peace, love, and health! - Episode Music: Adrift Among...
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Ep.76: Simply Be - Present Moment Awareness Meditation
A short 8 to 9 minute guided present moment awareness meditation you can do any time and anywhere to become more grounded in the present moment. This quick meditation is beginner friendly and focuses on observing different feelings, senses, and thoughts as they arrive. Some days you may find this...
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Ep.75: Soften - Stress Relief and Relaxation 15 Minute Meditation
Today I share a free 15 minute guided meditation for stress relief. This episode is all about relaxing and softening to counteract the stress we face on a day-to-day basis. The theme of softening and relaxing is applied to the breath, the body, and the mind with a mantra in this 15 minute class.…
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Ep.74: Three Part Breathing - Easy Breathwork Guided Meditation
A super relaxing 10 to 15 minute meditation you can do lying down to release stress. This class calls for breathwork, so if you struggle with some of the holds don't worry and just make sure you're lengthening the inhales and exhales as best you can. You can always return to this class again and...
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Ep.73: 10 Minute Meditation for Opening
A 10 minute guided meditation on opening the heart, the mind, and the body. This meditation class is about opening space so that you can release, relax, and give and receive more fully in your life. Remove stress and tension with the breath, and allow space to receive anytime with this quick...
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Ep.72: Simple 5 Minute Meditation to Clear Your Mind
A quick 5 minute meditation - set to music - to help those with a busy mind find a little pocket of relaxation. Enjoy! Sending peace and love. - The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sweet Romantic Oriental Piano Song by MusicLFiles Free download:...
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Ep.71: Meditation for Beginners - Breath and Body
A 15 minute meditation going back to the basics. This beginner meditation covers the idea of being gentle with yourself, observing the breath and body, what it means to "breathe into" part of the body, why it's often recommended to journal after meditation, the tradition of "Namaste" at the end…
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Ep.70: Inviting In - Emotion Visualization Meditation
Today's 10 minute meditation is all about visualization! We'll be using visualization to invite in the emotion associated with any intentions or feelings we want more of in our lives. This class was made to follow last week's, in that after clearing out the old, we should have some extra space to...
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Ep.69: Coming Unstuck Guided Meditation
A 15 minute guided meditation inspired by energy flow, chakras, and reiki practices. This class includes slightly more advanced breathing and visualization practices, but I hope this class serves you in helping release any emotional or physical tension you may have been carrying without noticing....
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Ep.68: New Years Meditation for Letting Go of the Past
"Christmas in July"? New-Years in July! Today's meditation episode is a 15 minute belated New Years special for 2022! This mindfulness class is all about taking back the power you hold in choosing what to let go of. We release both mental and physical tension through the breath and imaginative...
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Bedtime Stories: The Velveteen Rabbit, with Vanessa
Today's holiday story is "The Velveteen Rabbit: or How Toys Become Real" by Margery Williams. A classic story about a Christmas present who learns what it means to be "real". This relaxing and magical Christmas inspired tale is told by our main podcast host, Vanessa. I hope you'll love the final...
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Bedtime Stories: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, with Jon from Noise Berry Games
Tonight's holiday bedtime story is "Twas the Night Before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Clement C. Moore. A classic tale about a Jolly fellow who delivers presents with his sleigh and reindeer. This sleepy story is told by returning guest Jon of Noise Berry Games. Cozy up and enjoy our...
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Bedtime Stories: A Christmas Carol - Part 3, with Alex and The Snake from Cover Me
The third and final part of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic, told by Alex Mildenberger and Jake "The Snake" of Cover Me Pod. One of the most theatrical tellings of our story, follow as we reach the final conclusion of this holiday tale. What message does the third spirit have in store? Will...
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Bedtime Stories: A Christmas Carol - Part 2, with Vanessa
The second part of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic, told by yours truly. Relax, enjoy, and join us tomorrow for the third and final part of the story. Happy holidays! - Find me on instagram and facebook @vanessanollyoga, and like and subscribe to the podcast on your preferred platform to stay…
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Bedtime Stories: A Christmas Carol - Part 1, with Keshia and Bianca from "The F Word"
The first part of Charles Dickens' Christmas classic "A Christmas Carol", told by actors Keshia Cheesman and Bianca Miranda. A theatrical yet relaxing telling of the story of one old Mr. Scrooge, who learns a lesson about kindness and holiday cheer in an inexplicable way. What will become of...
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Bedtime Stories: The Gift of the Magi, with Jon from Noise Berry Games
And so the Meditations with Vanessa Holiday Story Special begins! Today on the podcast we have special guest Jon (AKA "JaR") from Noise Berry Games reading The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry! A memorable and unique Christmas story about the art of giving without expecting anything in return. We…
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Ep.61: Mantra Meditation - Affirmation for Surrender and Release
The final affirmation in the mantra guided meditation series is all about surrender and faith. What can you let go of? I hope you've enjoyed this episode, and thank you so much to those of you who made it through all the affirmations! Love and Light! - Music: Tranquility Base by Kevin MacLeod…
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Ep.60: Mantra Meditation - Affirmation for Calming and Equanimity
The fourth in a series of short guided meditations focused on sitting with affirmations and mantras. This episode is all about cultivating a sense of calm, balance, and equanimity so that we can respond to life rather than simply reacting. I hope you enjoy this episode, and I'll see you next week...
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Ep.59: Mantra Meditation - Affirmations for Insight and Honesty
The third mantra affirmation guided meditation in the series. Today's episode is all about meditating on the topic of insight, and being honest with not only others, but ourselves. Feel free to set aside some time after today's meditation to journal anything that comes up for you. Namaste!…
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Ep.58: Mantra Meditation - Affirmation for Love
Today is the second mantra and affirmation guided meditation in the mini-series! Today is all about cultivating and growing a sense of love. Love for others, self love, and a broader understanding that it is safe to love. Hope you like this short guided affirmation meditation! Love and light! -...
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Ep.57: Mantra Meditation - Affirmation for Ease
Today we begin a weekly mini-series on the podcast! For five weeks I'll be sharing a mantra and affirmation focused meditation that you can follow along with at home, and incorporate into your week! Today we begin with an affirmation all about cultivating a sense of ease and softness. This guided...
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