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Peace & Mind
by Alma Ayon
Strategies for comprehensive well-being through meditation, creativity and emotional balance. You will find topics related to Psychology, Buddhism, Neuroscience, Art, Sustainability, Yoga, Interviews, and more, with Alma Ayón, certified teacher of Meditation and Emotional Balance. Who, after studying architecture and painting, began a search that led her to study a master's degree in psychology, and courses on Buddhist philosophy, to make several retreats in Asia in the Tibetan, Theravada and Zen traditions. She teaches international courses and retreats in art, meditation and Buddhism.
Episodes
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Document Your Everyday Life
In this episode, I talk about creating content from your everyday life without having to constantly film yourself or be in front of the camera. I share some simple ways to document your routines, creative process, and ordinary moments and turn them into interesting content. This is a simple...
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Painting a Bookstore in Ashland + My Favorite Buddhist Books for Meditation
special bookstore in Ashland, Oregon while I talk about what makes this place unique: its focus on mystical and spiritual books, its calm atmosphere, and its slow-living aesthetic.During the painting, I share why this bookstore feels different from regular shops and recommend books that are great...
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How to Use Artificial Intelligence Ethically
In this episode, we reflect on the paradox of artificial intelligence: how the same tool can either help us or destroy us. We talk about ethics, the Buddha’s teaching, and the responsibility to use technology with wisdom. We consider how to support the collective good and take responsibility for...
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Stop living in Autopilot: How Art and Meditation Helped Me Reclaim My Life
This is a quiet reflection on mindfulness, slow living, meditation practice, art, awareness, and the courage to live with intention instead of habit.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, creatively blocked, or caught in the rush of everyday life, this video is an invitation to pause,...
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A Mother’s Day Meditation for Tired Moms
n this guided meditation for tired and overwhelmed moms, I invite you to pause, breathe, and come back to yourself.This Mother’s Day special is a gentle space to release stress, soften the body, calm the mind, and reconnect with a sense of inner peace. If you’ve been holding a lot, giving a lot,...
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Sketching in Nature & Bringing Spring Into My Creative Space | Studio Makeover
I spent some time sketching in nature and letting myself slow down, just observing small details and being present with what I was seeing.Later, I brought that same feeling back with me and started refreshing my space, making small changes to invite a bit of spring indoors. This turned into a...
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Sketching by the Lake in South Lake Tahoe. Quiet Days
A slow journey from South Lake Tahoe, visiting Emerald Bay and Angora Lakes while spending time sketching in nature.This episode follows a quiet journey through these landscapes, where I pause to observe, walk, and draw what I see. Sketching becomes a way of being present with the environment...
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One Week Camping at Fallen Leaf, LAKE TAHOE | Watercolor Sketching, Slow Living | Part 1
🎨 Watch the playlist for the upcoming videos of the series here: [insert playlist link]🌿 Join my newsletter for updates and inspiration: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmzJoin my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon I spent a full week camping by the quiet shores of Fallen Leaf Lake in Lake Tahoe,...
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What Truly Defines a Dharma Practitioner? (It’s Not What You Think)
In this short episode, I explore a powerful teaching from the Lamrim tradition that outlines the three levels of Buddhist practitioners: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. But what really makes the difference between them? It’s not knowledge, technique, or even time—it’s motivation. Whether...
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Record Your Life in a Sketchbook | Creative Journaling
Record Your Life in a Sketchbook, with Drawings, and Writing ✍️✨ Transform every moment into a meaningful experience through creative journaling. A sketchbook is not just a place to capture ideas but a powerful tool to observe more mindfully, connect with the present, and express your creativity...
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2024 Recap, Resetting for a Transformative 2025
Look back at your year and celebrate the meaningful moments. Close a cicle and keep the lessons you learned. Receive the New Year 2025 with an open heart. Suscribe to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz Prints for sale https://dreamlike.us/prints/ Original watercolors for sale...
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Meditation: Deep relaxation 8 MIN | Mindfulness of breathing, 5 sensory fields, Presence
Experience deep relaxation in just 8 minutes with this guided meditation focused on mindfulness of breathing and the 5 sensory fields. This session will help you cultivate presence, reduce stress, and promote inner calm. Perfect for beginners or anyone seeking a moment of peace, this meditation...
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Exploring Xochicalco and painting watercolor
An exploration to the archeological site of Xochicalco, an ancient civilization. Leave your comments on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@AlmaAyon Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to my newsletter:...
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Meditation: Full-body awareness 7 min
Meditation is a holistic practice that engages the entire body, allowing us to cultivate awareness and harmony within ourselves. As we settle into a comfortable position, we begin by grounding ourselves through the sensations of our feet touching the floor or the support of a chair. With each...
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Self-Referential Meditation by Jacobo Grinberg with Vipassana
Self-referential meditation, developed by Jacobo Grinberg, and the Vipassana technique from Buddhism share a common focus on inner observation and mindfulness, though they differ in methodology and specific approach. While self-referential meditation centers on the holistic integration of the…
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Relaxing journaling and sketchbook sumi-e inspiration | Slow living
There's something incredibly soothing about sitting down with a cup of tea and a blank sketchbook page, ready to let your creativity flow. I've embraced the art of slow living, finding inspiration in the peaceful practice of filling my sketchbook with a blend of journaling, drawings, and stamped...
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The Art of Slow Living and How it Changed my Life
Living Slowly, or Slow Living, is a movement that more and more people are adopting. Find out what it is and if it's something that could significantly change your life. Prints for sale https://alma-ayon.pixels.com Original watercolors for sale https://ko-fi.com/alma/shop Order a watercolor...
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Latest Total Solar Eclipse in Mexico, Painting, and Cabin in the Woods
I experienced the total solar eclipse from the shores of a tranquil lake in Mexico, where I found inspiration to paint while contemplating this unique natural phenomenon. The connection with nature in that specific setting led me to explore how art and meditation can intertwine, offering an...
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Gratitude Meditation
Help me keep offering free meditations by joining my community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Every week we have Group Session, where we meditate together, share and answer questions, online on Zoom Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to the newsletter:...
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Morning mindfulness meditation
Help me keep offering free meditations by joining my community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon Every week we have Group Session, where we meditate together, share and answer questions, online on Zoom Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to the newsletter:...
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Lessons from autumn and reflecting on life and burnout
Through my walks in nature this autumn, I learned valuable lessons about life and about myself. Contemplating the forest gave me peace; painting the autumn leaves became a moving meditation, each brushstroke a reflection on the ephemeral beauty of existence. Watching the river, with its constant...
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Meditation: The 3 Characteristics of Reality | 3 Marks of Existence
Meditation in Buddhist philosophy deeply explores the Three Characteristics of Reality, also known as the Three Marks of Existence: impermanence (anicca), suffering or unsatisfactoriness (dukkha), and non-self (anatta). Impermanence highlights the transient nature of all things, where every...
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Morning routine 5am slow living, meditation and creativity
In this vlog I share my morning routine that begins around 5 in the morning, and in which I incorporate meditation, yoga, workout and painting, and share a bit about my life as an artist and meditation teacher. I hope this inspires you to make time for the things that are most important in your...
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Meditation 5 min of Concentration and Mindfulness
Single-pointed attention meditation and mindfulness are two complementary approaches to cultivating presence and mental well-being. While one-pointed attention focuses on keeping the mind fixed on a single object, such as the breath or a mantra, to develop concentration and calm, mindfulness...
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What is Karma? The Law of Cause and Effect in Buddhism
How Karma works? Karma in Buddhism is the intriguing law of cause and effect that shapes your life based on your actions. Good decisions reward you with positive experiences, while bad ones have repercussions. Ever wonder how karma impacts your journey through life and even future incarnations?...
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Meditation: Rest in the present with full attention and mindfulness
In this guided meditation, we scan our body to reach a deep relaxation and connect with our breathing, to then practice mindfulness, and cultivate presence while we rest. Leave your comments on youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/AlmaAyonArtMeditations Every week we have guided meditation, talk…
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Painting Bali | Ubud Monkey Sanctuary
join me as I bring the enchanting landscapes of Bali to life on to paper with watercolors. As I layer each stroke, I'll share some of my most cherished memories from my time living in this tropical paradise, where I was in toch with nature throu art, meditation and yoga. We take a journey to…
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Sleep Deeply Relaxed: Meditation for Insomnia & Stress Relief
Struggling to fall asleep or just need a moment of deep rest? This guided meditation is designed to help you achieve profound relaxation even if sleep eludes you. Find yourself drifting into sleep, while finding significant relief from stress. With this technique you will learn to relax your mind...
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The 3 characteristics of Reality
Buddha taught that everything in reality has 3 characteristics or 3 marks. Share with us your experience doing the meditation and listening to the discussion. If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or reflections, leave them in the YT video comments. Every week we have...
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Investigating the Mind
Reflection about THE MIND how to observe it and question it. Listen to the meditation we did before the discussion, it's on a previous episode. Share with us your experience doing the meditation and listening to the discussion. If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or...
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Life of a nomad Painter
If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or reflections, leave them in the comments. Every week we have online group for guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Subscribe to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz You can...
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Meditation Investigating the Mind
Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz More meditations and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/267286877290530 connect...
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Understanding Karma's Influence on Our Lives
A reflection about Karma, causes and consequences. Being free from suffering and cultivating happiness. Share with us your experience. If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or contemplations, leave them in the comments. Join our weekly meditation and discussion group....
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10 Minutes Meditation
10 minute guided meditation. Settle your body and mind in the present. Share with us your experience doing this meditation. Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz More...
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How to Transform Attachment
A reflection about on Transforming Attachment. Being free from suffering and cultivating detachment and equanimity. Listen to the meditation we did before the discussion, it's on the previous episode. Share with us your experience doing the meditation and listening to the discussion. If you have...
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MEDITATION for TRANSFORMING ATTACHMENT
In this meditation we focus on Transforming Attachment. You can do a few minutes of calming the mind at the beginning or jump to the main topic on the next timestamps. 0:00 Calm abiding meditation (Shamatha) 07:25 Transforming Attachment meditation 18:09 Dedication Every week we have guided...
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Productivity is Laziness. Find out Why.
What is your relationship with productivity? Subscribe to the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bMFtmz You can also see these recordings in video format on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlmaAyonArtMeditations More meditations, reflections and tools: http://contemplarte.org/en...
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How we project permanence and distort reality
We're constantly exaggerating and projecting unrealistic expectations on reality. We project permanence and other cognitive filters. How can we deconstruct this habit? Listen to the meditation we did before the discussion, it's on the previous episode. Share with us your experience doing the...
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The Ache of Attachment
We reflect on how to remove the pain caused by attachment and be free. Listen to the meditation we did before the discussion, it's on the previous episode. Share with us your experience doing the meditation and listening to the discussion. If you have any questions or requests for topics for...
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Meditation for Taking the Ache of Attachment
First a few minutes of mindfulness meditation to calm the mind followed by an analytical meditation to understand how to take the ache of attachment Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 Suscribe to my newsletter:...
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Meditation for the peace of Ukraine and Russia
First a few minutes of shamatha meditation to calm the mind followed by an analytical meditation. Witnessing the current war on Ukraine, we try to understand the main underlying cause of this conflict and all the suffering that comes from it. To listen to the discussion we had about the peace of...
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Reflections on why Russia invaded Ukraine and what can we do about it
Witnessing the current war on Ukraine, we try to understand the main underlying cause of this conflict and all the suffering that comes from it. To listen to the meditation we did for the peace of Russia and Ukraine, on the next episode or following this link: Share with us your experience,...
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Mind is the Source of Happiness and Pain | Contemplation and Discussion
Do the meditation on the previous episode. This is the follow up discussion and contemplation. Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Sundays 1 pm PT, 3pm CT, 4pm EST. On Zoom Register here: https://forms.gle/9Wd6wRr2YRc9vD457 More meditations and tools:...
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Meditation: Mind is the Source of Happiness and Pain
First a few minutes of shamatha meditation to calm the mind followed by an analytical meditation to understand how the mind is the Mind is the Source of our own happiness and suffering. Every week we have guided meditation, talk and discussion. Sundays 1 pm PT, 3pm CT, 4pm EST. On Zoom Register...
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Meditation for global consciousness
Share with us your experience doing this meditation. If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or contemplations, leave them in the comments. Every Sunday we have weekly guided meditation, talk and discussion. 1 pm PT, 3pm CT, 4pm EST. On Zoom Register here:...
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The 8 Mundane Concerns | Meditation and Discussion
Share with us your experience doing this meditation. If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or contemplations, leave them in the comments. Every Sunday we have weekly guided meditation, talk and discussion. 1 pm PT, 3pm CT, 4pm EST. On Zoom Register here:...
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Why suicide is not a good idea
Recently we heard of two famous people who committed suicide. Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade. Let's reflect on why suicide is not a good idea. I would love to hear your point of view on the comments.
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How to develop Concentration and Wisdom
Learn about the meditations for developing concentration and wisdom.
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Mindfulness and Shamatha meditations
On this episode you will learn what Mindfulness really is and how it relates to Shamatha meditation.
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What is meditation?
In this episode we talk about meditation in general and some types of meditation in particular. contemplate.org/en
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Strategies for comprehensive well-being through meditation, creativity and emotional balance. You will find topics related to Psychology, Buddhism, Neuroscience, Art, Sustainability, Yoga, Interviews, and more, with Alma Ayón, certified teacher of Meditation and Emotional Balance. Who, after studying architecture and painting, began a search that led her to study a master's degree in psychology, and courses on Buddhist philosophy, to make several retreats in Asia in the Tibetan, Theravada and Zen traditions. She teaches international courses and retreats in art, meditation and Buddhism.
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