Meditation can be challenging, whether you are a total beginner or an experienced meditator. Dr. Matthew Tift draws on his experience teaching meditation and yoga to guide you towards peacefulness and clarity. Born from Midwestern sensibility, this meditation podcast does not take itself too seriously. Slow down, settle in, and experience the wholesome effects of guided meditation that is pretty good.
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"There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen." —Rumi
In this meditation, you are invited to practice listening to your inner voice. This is a chance to breathe deeply. Feel your body in stillness. Find your inner wisdom, and connect with the quiet truth that needs no words.
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In this meditation, you will have a chance to breathe deeply. Let your mind settle. Feel the connection to everything around you. Embrace calm and joy with each breath. Then, you might carry this sense of peace into your day.
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In this meditation, we focus on the theme of service, cultivating a sense of connection. We will gently scan the body, noticing areas of tension and relaxation, while breathing deeply and mindfully. Through this practice, we will explore how service feels within our body and heart, embracing both giving and receiving with openness and compassion.
91. Embrace Renewal
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In this meditation we focus on the theme of renewal. Take a break to breathe in new energy, release tension, and invite a sense of calm. Allow yourself to relax, explore, and rejuvenate. Feel the power of renewal in every breath and carry this refreshing sense with you throughout your day.
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In this meditation, you will reflect on the inherent worth of every person, including yourself. Through mindful awareness and compassion, you will explore the shared humanity that connects us all, cultivating a deep sense of value and respect for everyone.
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In this meditation, we explore transformation. Life changes, and we change with it. We’ll breathe, gently noticing how we feel. Perhaps we let go of what doesn’t serve us. We'll create space for strength and flexibility to grow with each breath. Change doesn’t have to be hard. Come as you are, and you just might discover a new way to move through the world.
88. The Quiet Ground
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This brief meditation provides space to relax and reconnect. You settle into stillness, allowing your breath to guide you. Tension fades as you become aware of the ground beneath you and the calm around you. For a brief moment, you simply are, fully present.
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In this meditation, we explore the ever-changing nature of life, from the impermanence of the breath to the transformations of the body, mind, and the world around us. As we reflect on the shifting nature of relationships, governments, and even the planet itself, we cultivate an awareness of the constant flow of change. By embracing the impermanence of all things, we learn to live more fully in the present, letting go of attachments and finding peace in the natural rhythms of life. Allow yourself to be present with the ebb and flow of existence, accepting that everything is in motion.
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In this meditation, you will cultivate peace and kindness through the simple act of being present. As you scan your body, you will soften, allow compassion to grow, and let tension dissolve into ease. This practice invites you to release striving and rest in the stillness of the moment.
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This meditation will guide your awareness through a body scan, noticing sensations in each part of your body. You’ll gently release tension, soften, and cultivate a deeper connection to your physical self. This practice invites you to listen, relax, and nurture your body with mindfulness and compassion.