A Mindful Moment

A Mindful Moment

By Monica BiswasHealth & Fitness
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A Mindful Moment episodes

  • Episode 10 - Body Scan

    Paying attention to our bodies is a powerful and accessible way to bring us into the present moment.  Your body is with you wherever you go, and so once you learn this technique you can practice anywhere.   

    32 min
  • Episode 9 - Forest Bathing

    Sometimes thinking turns into ruminating or obsessing and can make us feel stuck.  It's also not helpful for our brains!  Connect with your senses and with nature to open up new neural pathways in your brain which will reduce stress and create new possibilities.  Shinrin - Yoku is the Japanese practice of spending time in a forest for the purpose of increasing wellness and improving health.  

    Time Required: 

    • Suggested minimum of 10 minutes, but could certainly add time if you have it! 

      • You’ll need:

      • A Forest location [arbnet.org]- arboretum, tree-focused garden
      • Good walking shoes
      • Water

        • Body Position:

        • Sitting
        • Walking
          • 22 min
        • Episode 8 - Discussing Anxiety and Making Lemonade

          Happy New Year!  On this episode, I share one of my new years intentions, my experience with anxiety, and a mindfulness practice using lemons!  Focusing on each sense, one at a time, can help bring us back to our body, and to the here and now.   


          You'll Need:

          2-5 minutes

          Lemon and knife

          Body Positions: sitting or standing


          Reference:  

          Wild Hair Ventures: https://www.wild-hair-ventures.com/

          16 min
        • Episode 7 - Zentangle
          This episode includes inspiration from the Hamilton Musical, as well as an opportunity to doodle mindfully with Zentangle.
          Time Required:
          10 minutes or more
          You’ll need:
          3.5 inch by 3.5 inch sheet of white paper
          Pencil
          Fine-tipped black pen/marker
          Body Position:
          Seated at a table
          Pen Option: https://www.papersource.com/desk/black-micron-05-pen-0-45mm-084511306448.html
          YouTube Inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej3oG_NjYJo
          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yBGVONBOKU
          15 min
        • Episode 4 - Your Commute
          Mindfulness can be achieved, even in the mundane. This one's for your daily commute.
          Also, an introduction to sense-full-ness. More to come in a future episode.
          13 min
        • Episode 3 - Feel Your Feet
          Feel Your Feet
          An exercise for your senses that you can do almost anywhere.
          Time Required:
          3 minutes
          You’ll need:
          Safe surface to be barefoot
          For alternatives: multiple surfaces (carpet, tile, grass)
          Body Position:
          Barefeet
          Standing
          Walking
          Reference:
          Anatomy of the foot
          https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sole_(foot)#/media/File:Gray834.svg
          Reflexology Article about Foot and Connection to Sleep
          https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-21028/diy-foot-reflexology-for-your-best-sleep-ever.html
          11 min
        • Episode 2 - Sound Waves
          Sound Waves
          Let music bring you to the present moment.
          Time Required:
          3-5 minutes
          You’ll need:
          1 song
          Headphones
          Body Position:
          Comfortable seated position
          Eyes closed
          Reference material:
          Anatomy of the Ear https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eardrum#/media/File:Blausen_0328_EarAnatomy.png
          My Song Choices:
          Destination, by Cenobyte
          https://play.google.com/music/preview/T3udgjghko4lood5ekpezqgstii?play=1&u=0
          Awake my Soul, by Mumford and Sons
          https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/awake-my-soul/983362067?i=983362077
          Bambino, by Koffi Olomide Album
          https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bambino/815324605?i=815324615
          Rise Up, by Andra Day
          https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Up/dp/B00XY7SGXY
          14 min
        • Episode 1
          Welcome to the first episode of A Mindful Moment! Hear why I needed mindfulness exercises that didn't require a trip to an ashram or a weekend-long silence retreat. I believe anyone can practice mindfulness- we just need to find you the right practice for you. I will share unconventional exercises that are short, and maybe even a tiny bit fun! Join me and find a mindful moment in your day.
          5 min

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