Hey friend, it’s Jody Agard.
My morning meditation is anything but solo—our three rescue pups always join the party. Yoda (5 lb Chihuahua) claims the oversized bean bag, Franklin (1-year-old mini-Dachshund) curls up beside me, and Ella (45 lb mixed breed) sometimes floats in for snuggles. At any given time, one of them is glued to me—or casually sprawled ... Show More
Yesterday
Guided Sleep Meditation: Sleep Through a Quiet Winter Night
Welcome... There's something about a quiet winter night that invites us to slow down a little more, breathe a little deeper, and let the world become wonderfully still. Tonight, I hope you'll let yourself settle into that feeling, leaving behind everything that can wait until mor ... Show More
23m 2s
Sep 21
You Are Connected: A Meditation for Unity & Peace
Hi, my friend. It’s Jody Agard. Sometimes life can feel surprisingly lonely, even when we're surrounded by people. If that's where you find yourself today, I'm really glad you found your way here. My hope is that these next few minutes remind you that you're never as alone as you ... Show More
7m 58s
Jan 2024
228 New year new mind 3: Mindfulness of the body - what dogs can teach us (basics of mindfulness)
<p>As a species dogs are our best pals, they defended us, befriended us, even upended us sometimes. But what can a dog teach us about practising what the buddha listed as number 1 in the most fundamental ways to practice mindfulness?</p>
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29m 29s
Feb 2024
Buddha’s Legacy: Healing Anxiety Through Your Pets
Today, I'm sharing a personal struggle – my beloved dog, Buddha, is facing health challenges, and I'm contemplating saying goodbye. The impending loss brings up past wounds, highlighting the unique bond between those with anxiety and their pets. Pets offer a trustworthy love, a s ... Show More
18m 22s
Jun 2024
For the Love of Dogs…and All Beings
The focus of this conversation is on our relationships with dogs, and more broadly, all beings. We look at what Thich Nhat Hanh called interbeing, and what happens when we shift our attention from self to who are we together. Tara is joined by Mark Drucker, an animal lover who wo ... Show More
1h 28m
May 2025
Calming Stress Relief Meditation
Release stress, calm your mind, and find a place of tranquility in this guided meditation. In this practice you will release tension from your body, then imagine you are talking a relaxing walk and swim around a lake (loch for my friends!) More Mindful in Minutes Join the free 5 ... Show More
14m 56s
Jul 2024
A simple 20 minute meditation (for anyone who needs it)
We're trying something new today, a quick Lexi-led meditation.
I just got home from a yoga retreat and I feel so grounded right now that I need to share. Take some time and join me in letting go, and breathing in, loving affirmations while we relax and replenish our bodies and mi ... Show More
29m 43s