Mindful Movement with Qigong
National Qigong Association - 20 minutes

The ancient Chinese practice of Qigong is a deep root for mindful movement in our programs. Qigong is gentle, flowing, and can be done by most bodies. The sequence we do can be done equally well standing as in a chair. Give it a try and see how it works for you. For...

On Walking Meditation
Practice Instructions

by Jack Kornfield, A Path With Heart Select a quiet place where you can walk comfortably back and forth, indoors or out, about ten to thirty paces in length. Begin by standing at one end of this “walking path,” with your feet firmly planted on the ground. Let your...

Finding Your Own Loving-Kindness Phrases
Tim Burnett - 35 minute video

Loving-kindness stengthens the natural human desire that you and others be well. A core part of our Mindful Self-Compassion program as well as other compassion cultivation programs, loving-kindness meditation uses a combination of imagery and language to open the...

STOP
Practice Instructions

Feeling alarmed? Getting reactive? Try STOP-ing. By helping you drop below the “story line” and into your lived experience, this brief practice may help you feel the space between stimulus and response. At the very least, it may prevent you from doing or...

On Two Feet and a Breath
Practice Instructions

instructions on returning to mindful awareness throughout the day Pause before opening a door into a meeting, exam or interview… Two Feet – feel your feet on the ground and a breath – be aware through one breath cycle. And continue into the room. A little more...

A Note on Noting
Practice suggestions from Stephen Levine

Stephen Levine’s nice essay on the practice of Noting is taken from his book Guided Meditations, Explorations and Healings. Noting is a silent acknowledgment in the heart of what is occurring in the mind. Noting simply states what is without the least intention...

Driving Meditation
Karen Schwisow - 19 minute audio

Driving, which can be stressful and is often done on “autopilot”, can be a potent time to practice mindful awareness by focusing on the direct experience of driving. Of course, please set up this recording for yourself before you begin to drive. Driving...

Three-Minute Breathing Space
Practice Instructions

This brief practice can be used when we find our thoughts or mood spiraling in a negative direction STEP 1: BECOMING AWARE Deliberately adopt an erect and dignified posture, whether sitting or standing. If possible, close your eyes. Then, bring your awareness to your...