Mindful15: Mindfulness | Meditation | Habit Building

Mindful15: Mindfulness | Meditation | Habit Building


Latest Episodes

You’re wrong if you think your busy mind means you can’t meditate
November 06, 2017

Meditation and mindfulness are not about turning off your thoughts. Don't use you busy mind as an excuse to quit meditating. Listen to the podcast: - Or, read the blog: I admit to a lot of frustration when I first started meditating.

Where should I meditate? Does location matter?
October 29, 2017

Today, we explore the ideal location for your meditation practice. Listen to the podcast: - Or, read the blog: Ultimately you want the capacity to be mindful under any circumstances. You want to be able to meditate  anywhere and everywhere.

Another Stress Buster! The 4 Calming Breaths
October 29, 2017

Here's our second stress-busting meditation technique: Calm down using just four breaths and our practice poem. Listen to the podcast: - Or, read the blog: Previously, I described the Ha Breath for quick stress relief.

Stress Buster! The Ha Breath
October 29, 2017

Here's our first stress-busting breathing technique for a quick dose of relaxation and stress relief. Listen to the podcast: - Or, read the blog: Today, I want to introduce you to a quick stress-relief technique called the Ha Breath -

A deep breath is not the same thing as a big breath
October 29, 2017

Abdominal breathing is easy to learn and can help to reduce stress levels, both short term and long term. Listen to the podcast: - Or, read the blog: Today, I want to introduce you to belly breathing,

Mindfulness, meditation, aren’t they the same thing?
October 29, 2017

The words "mindfulness" and "mediation" are often used interchangeably, but there is a subtle difference. - Listen to the podcast: - Or, read the blog: - Recall: We defined mindfulness as awareness without judgement. When you are mindful,

What makes mindfulness the most effective tool for stress relief?
October 28, 2017

I thought I should kick off this podcast by explaining just why mindfulness is the best stress management tool around. - Listen to the podcast: - Or, read the blog: - I’ve been an instructor at a post-secondary institution for 18 years.

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