Category Archives: Mindfulness Exercises

The Raisin Exercise (mindful eating meditation for beginners)

The Raisin Thing (why eating one grape takes five minutes) Let’s get this straight: you’re [...]

Self-Compassion Medditation (loving-kindness (metta) practice)

I created this meditation for one reason: I was tired of being mean to myself. [...]

The Lake Meditation (guided meditation for stress, anxiety & nervous system reset)

A 20-minute guided lake meditation for anxiety and stress relief. Lie down, headphones on, and [...]

When Your Inner Critic Joins You for Meals (how to eat without the guilt)

Your inner critic loves mealtimes. It’s got opinions about what you’re eating, how much, how [...]

Dealing with Your Inner Critic (when your brain is being an asshole)

Your inner critic isn’t some concerned friend trying to protect you. It’s more like that [...]

The Balance Point Meditation

Harmony isn’t the absence of conflict, but its embrace. This practice grew out of my [...]

Seated Body Scan Meditation (perfect for beginners)

Most people spend their entire lives ignoring the body they live in. You walk around [...]

Breath of Fire (controlled chaos for your nervous system)

Let’s talk about the breathing technique that makes you look like you’re having a controlled [...]

Pre-Presentation Meditations (for when you need to not vomit)

Your presentation is in 10 minutes. Your mouth is desert-dry but your palms are swamps. [...]

How to Control Anger (how to calm down when angry)

Your jaw is clenched so tight you might crack a tooth. Your chest feels like [...]

Digging to Breathe (healing through gardening)

Some days I dig. I dig to breathe.There’s something about soil that brings me back [...]

Listen to This Before Sleep (a different kind of sleep meditation)

Sometimes you just need to be held. Tired. Human. The night is long.I needed a [...]