Meditations

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The below meditations may be done seated (on a chair or a floor cushion), reclining (on a bed or sofa) or standing (freely or against a wall).

I invite you to explore the posture that offers you the greatest feeling of comfort and safety.

You may close your eyes for any of the practices. If closed eyes does not put you at ease, you may keep eyes open and maintain a neutral gaze (e.g., at a blank wall).

 
 

MINDFULNESS OF BODY PRACTICES (working with breath, body sensations, sound)

Mindfulness of Breath (6 min)
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Generosity of Breath Practice (17 min)
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Appreciation and Compassion for Body (Guided Practice 33min)
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Awareness of Body Practice (8 min)
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Guided Walking Meditation
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The Known World Practice (3 min)
 

MINDFUL SELF-COMPASSION PRACTICES

Soothing Touch & Self-Compassion Break (11 min)
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Affectionate Breathing (11 min)
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Soften, Soothe, Allow (18 min)
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Compassionate Friend Practice (17 min)
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Fierce Compassion (22 min)
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HEART PRACTICES: Lovingkindess/Unconditional Friendliness (Metta), Compassion (Karuna), Contagious Joy (Mudita), Equanimity (Upekkha)

Lovingkindness Practice: Talking Points
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Lovingkindness (Metta) Practice -
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Metta sutta chant (3 min)
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Metta/Unconditional Goodwill--Full Practice (30 min)
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Felt Sense of Joy Practice (7 min)
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Equanimity Talk and Guided Practice
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Field of Care Talking Points.m4a (7min)
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Field of Care Guided Practice.m4a (7 min)
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ADDITIONAL PRACTICES

Integrity (Talk & Guided Practice 16min)
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R.A.I.N. Practice (16 min)
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Letting Go (Talking Points and Guided Practice 18m)
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Strong Back, Soft Front.m4a (17 min)
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