In this insightful episode of the Mindfulness Exercises Podcast, Sean Fargo explores the concept of mindfulness day retreats—structured mindfulness experiences that allow participants to immerse in deep practice while returning home at night. Sean shares practical strategies for structuring day retreats, ensuring continuity between sessions, and fostering de ... Show More
Yesterday
Softening & Steering (A Guided Meditation)
We guide a short meditation that begins with birdsong and ends with a steadier, kinder presence in the body. We soften tension and resistance, then steer our attention toward care, values, and the life we want to live breath by breath. • settling into the body and the space aroun ... Show More
8m 52s
Yesterday
How Self-Compassion Softens Meditation Resistance And Fear
We explore how to meet resistance to the present moment with compassion instead of force, especially when mindfulness starts to feel scary. We work through what to say when a client wants to stop because they do not want to “see” themselves, and how to keep the practice gentle, s ... Show More
12m 58s
Jul 2024
3259: 4 Ways to Be Mindful by Shirley of Daring Living on Mindfulness & Meditation
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Episode 3259:
Shirley from DaringLiving.com offers practical advice on staying present and managing emotions through mindfulness. D ... Show More
9m 39s
Jan 2025
3446: 7 Ways to Make This Year More Mindful by Melani Schweder with No Sidebar on Intentional Living
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Episode 3446:
Melani Schweder emphasizes the importance of mindfulness in fostering a simpler, more intentional life. By staying pr ... Show More
11m 23s
Aug 2025
Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners | 10 Minutes
Develop your sense of presence and awareness with this 10 minute mindfulness meditation. In just 10 minutes, you can connect to the inner self and expand your awareness to the world around you. Mindfulness meditation is a powerful tool to improve focus, calm anxiety, and improve ... Show More
12m 27s
Jan 2025
How to Meditate Step by Step
<p>Ever feel like meditation is more stressful than calming? You’re not alone. In this episode, I break down how to make meditation simple, why it works, and how it can literally rewire your brain for success. Plus, I’ll share my experience with 10-day silent retreats and the big ... Show More
18m 40s