Maitri Musings

By Maitri Movement

What would it mean to live your life with more ease?

Join 15+ year wellness warrior Sarahlynn to explore the art and science of mindfulness and meditation, delve into the wisdom of somatic and embod... more

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The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.

Maitri Musings episodes:

October 14, 202420 – Mindful Mayhem: Finding Your Focal Point
It's ADHD Awareness Month! What if focusing on your body or breath don't work for you? Are there other options for what to focus on during Mindfulness Meditation? This episode has something for everyone, whether or not you're neurodivergent!
In this episode, I discuss:
00:38 - Welcome

01:49 - Grounding and Check-In

06:49 - Body & Breath - NOT for Everyone!

10:59 - Alternative Focal Points
Resources:
Episode 14 - Wild Wellbeing: Hug a Tree... With Your Eyeballs!

Humee Hum, Tumee Tum by Mirabai Ceiba
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19min
October 07, 2024 19 - Mindful Mayhem: Meditation and ADHD
Curious about meditation? Tried meditation and it didn't work? This episode has something for everyone, whether or not you are neurodivergent!

01:14 Grounding and Check-In
02:34 It's ADHD Awareness Month!
03:24 My Personal Journey
06:32 Is Meditation Accessible?
07:47 What is ADHD? What are the Subtypes?
10:35 The Promises of Meditation... And the Problems!
11:15 Overcoming Barriers to Meditation
15:37 Questions to Ask Yourself to Get Started/Move Forward
18:50 Setting Yourself Up for Success
23:20 Practice: Mindful Engagement of the Senses

Dr Neff's ADHD Subtypes
Csikszentmihalyi's 8 Traits of Flow
Sarahlynn's Drinking Tea Meditation
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32min
September 16, 202418 - Paths to Presence: Exploring Different Approaches to Walking Meditation
What is the difference between walking meditation and mindful walking? What about the difference between walking meditation and meditating while walking?! Let's take a closer look at various options for mindfulness while moving.
Older video of Thich Nhat Hanh discussing Walking Meditation
Beautiful Guided Walking Meditation | Guided by Brother Khiet Minh of Plum Village
Introduction to Kinhin, Zen Buddhist walking Meditation, which punctuates periods of Zazen (seated meditation)

15 Minute Mindful Walking Meditation from Wildwood Mindfulness
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22min
September 09, 2024 17 - Let's Get Physical: The Power of Props
Is seated posture the best? If so, how do we make it more comfortable?

01:18 Grounding & Check-In
03:30 Preparing for Today's Exercise
04:40 The Importance of Posture and Comfort
08:34 Playing with Props
14:43 Exploring Foot Positions
18:53 Meditating in a Chair
20:40 Body Scan Meditation
25:25 Walking Meditation

⁠Image of seated meditation postures.⁠
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28min
September 02, 2024 16 - Let’s Get Physical: Must We Sit to Meditate?
What do we do when meditation hurts? Explore alternatives to seated shapes. Then discover how to find neutral hips and spine in your body.
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29min
August 26, 2024 15 - Wild Wellbeing: What is Forest Bathing?
Slow down, engage your senses, and absorb the healing power of the nature with shinrin-yoku. Learn the art of opening yourself to the forest and explore the benefits of the beautiful practice.

⁠Download the guide⁠.

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31min
August 19, 202414 - Wild Wellbeing: Hug a Tree... With Your Eyeballs!
Mindfulness x nature therapy = bonus benefits for whole-being wellness!
What are the benefits are practicing mindfulness in nature?

Why is mindfulness outdoors more accessible for some people?

Making the practice work for you.

Plus, practice a partially guided mindfulness meditation outside!

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22min
August 12, 2024 13 - Wild Wellbeing: Let's Get Grounded!
What if simply connecting to the earth could boost your overall health and wellbeing?
Explore the practice of grounding (or earthing), it's potential benefits, risks, and ideas for how to get started.
A little more on grounding from ⁠Huberman Lab⁠.
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14min
August 05, 2024 12 - Wild Wellbeing: The Healing Power of Nature
Touch grass! But seriously, what if getting outdoors more could improve your overall health and wellness?
Explore the benefits of time in nature and get some ideas for how to get started.
Try adapting this Mindfulness Awareness of the Breath practice to do outdoors! You can sit in a natural area or walk slowly on a familiar path.
Or try this 5-Senses Meditation outdoors... but please don't taste toxic stuff!
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23min
July 22, 2024 11 - Breathe Easy: Vagal Vitality with Breathwork!
Breathing life - Stimulating the vagal nerve for full-being health!

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19min

FAQs about Maitri Musings:

How many episodes does Maitri Musings have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.