12 Minute Meditation

The idea of a home is not limited to a physical location, it can refer to the love and care you feel within yourself. This practice can help you work on being present with yourself in an aware, kind, and loving way.

Show notes: Meditation by Jenée Johnson.

Jenée Johnson is the Program Innovation Leader in Mindfulness, Trauma, and Racial Equity at the San Francisco Department of Public Health.

In times of conflict and anger, it becomes difficult to respond with compassion. Mark Bertin takes us through this meditative practice to take care of the world, take care of ourselves, and stay in touch with the fact that all beings everywhere are driven by the same core wishes in life.

Show notes: Meditation by Mark Bertin.

Mark Bertin MD., is a pediatrician, author, professor, and mindfulness teacher specializing in neurodevelopmental behavioral pediatrics.

It's easy to get trapped in your own emotions and narratives, let alone the ways you can encounter obstacles in society. Here, Jenée Johnson leads a loving-kindness practice, adapted from the work of Dr. Shelly Harrell, that focuses on liberation.

Show notes: Meditation by Jenée Johnson.

Jenée Johnson is the Program Innovation Leader in Mindfulness, Trauma, and Racial Equity at the San Francisco Department of Public Health.

Life is constantly changing in various ways that can make it feel like the rug is constantly being pulled out from under you. Join this walking meditation with Mark Bertin as he explores how mindfulness can help you find a balance between accepting what you cannot change and seeking out where to actively put your effort.

Show notes: Meditation by Mark Bertin.

Mark Bertin, MD., is a pediatrician, author, professor, and mindfulness teacher specializing in neurodevelopmental behavioral pediatrics.

If you find it difficult to develop a sense of patience in the face of uncertainty and discomfort, begin this guided meditation to face whatever is causing you discomfort in this moment. You will learn to let go of whatever feels triggering and be able to engage with compassion.

Show notes: Meditation by Mark Bertin.

Mark Bertin MD., is a pediatrician, author, professor, and mindfulness teacher specializing in neurodevelopmental behavioral pediatrics.

By teaching children meditation and mindfulness skills we help them increase their well-being and enable them to meet the stresses of the world with presence, self-compassion, and openness. Try this fun mindful meditation to help kids focus on their breath while their thoughts zoom by.

Show notes: Mindful meditation by Susan B. Katz.

Susan B. Katz is an award-winning author, National Board Certified Teacher, educational consultant and social media advisor to authors.

It's not always the case that our formal mindfulness practice carries seamlessly into daily life—especially in conversations that spark tension. Shalini Bahl-Milne offers a practice to help you remain present for these difficult moments.

Show notes: Meditation by Shalini Bahl-Milne.

Shalini Bahl-Milne, PhD, is an award-winning researcher and Certified MBSR and Search Inside Yourself teacher. Dr. Bahl develops mindfulness skills to help disrupt harmful default habits, cope with stress, and more.

This guided meditation is focused on deepening your awareness, freeing yourself, and settling in the present moment. This practice will lead you to experience a greater capacity to clear your mind, and increase your ability to focus.

Show notes: Meditation by Rhonda Magee.

Rhonda V. Magee is a professor of law at the University of San Francisco. She is a highly practiced facilitator of restorative MBSR interventions for lawyers and law students.

Experiencing an intentional, mindful walk can provide an opportunity to connect with your senses and nourish your relationship to the present moment. Turn your attention to what your body is feeling, bring awareness to your body, and appreciate the here and now.

Show notes: Meditation by Elaine Smookler.

Elaine Smookler has been a mindful practitioner for over 20 years and is on the faculty at The Centre for Mindfulness Studies in Toronto. She is a Registered Psychotherapist, a columnist for Mindful magazine, and teaches mindfulness to corporate clients through eMindful.