Meditation Oasis

By Mary and Richard Maddux

Religion & Spirituality Spirituality

What's Meditation Oasis about?

Meditations to help you to relax deeply, be more present and flow more easily with life. We offer a variety of guided meditations with and without music, as well as instructions for meditations you can do on your own. We wish you a peaceful mind and open heart.

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Belly Soothe Meditation for...

05.10.2020

Time = 10:11. Use this meditation to relieve stress, especially when it is affecting your stomach or bowels. So many of us feel the effects of stress in our gut. Any of our guided meditations can help reduce stress, but ...

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05.10.2020 Belly Soothe Meditation for Trying Times Time = 10:11. Use this meditation to relieve stress, especially when it is affecting your stomach or bowels. So many of us feel the effects of stress in our gut. Any of our guided meditations can help reduce stress, but ...
03.27.2020 Self-Soothing for Coronavirus Pandemic Time = 9:22. In this time of anxiety and stress, our Self-Soothing for Coronavirus Pandemic guided meditation can help you learn to soothe yourself. In this time of social isolation, it can help you learn to be your own best ...
01.23.2020 Embrace Effortlessness & Ease -- Part 3 Time = 19:46. Use this longest version of Embrace Effortlessness & Ease whenever you can to further develop the habit of effortlessness. There is more silence throughout the meditation allowing you to go deeper and become more self-sufficient.
12.18.2019 Embrace Effortlessness & Ease Meditation -- Part 2 Time = 10:00. This second of a series of 3 meditations, is a longer version which will allow you to go deeper into the experience of effortlessness and ease and develop a habit of effortlessness in meditation.
11.16.2019 Embrace Effortlessness & Ease -- Part 1 First of a series of 3 meditations. The essence of meditation is effortlessness. This guided meditation is designed to help you experience greater ease in meditation. You will learn to let go of effort when it comes up so that ...
01.29.2019 Belly Breathing for Anxiety -- Guided Meditation Time = 12:17. Learn to relax when anxious with this simple, soothing meditation. Belly Breathing is an especially relaxing and grounding practice than you can learn and do on your own. Our gift to you from our At Ease — ...
11.07.2018 Autogenic Relaxation for Sleep Time = 15:52. Let this simple Autogenic Relaxation technique help you relax. This version does not have words to guide you out of meditation, so it is ideal for relaxing into sleep. Our gift to you from our iSleep Easy ...
07.13.2018 Wee Hours Rescue - Go Back to Sleep Time = 18:04 (4 min of voice guidance with music continuing for 14 more mins) A brief meditation to help you reset and fall back to sleep when you awaken in the middle of the night. Useful when your emotions ...
03.01.2018 Whole Body Relaxation Time = 24:10 Relax completely and release tension from every part of the body. Can be used anytime of day or when you are ready for sleep. Remember relaxation is not something you can "do". It's a letting go of ...
05.20.2017 Guided Walking Meditation — Being Fully Present Time = 17:44 This meditation helps you to be fully present to all of the experiences you have while walking -- what you experience within yourself and in the world around you.
11.30.2016 SOS Meditation for Anxiety Time = 10:38 (with music) Find a calm and centered place when anxiety has been triggered by a stressful situation.
09.17.2016 Equinox Guided Meditation Time = 20:24 (voice only) Enjoy this beautiful, reflective meditation to find perspective, balance and peace in the midst of change.
06.19.2016 Meditation for Birthdays and Everyday Renewal Time = 21:42 (voice only) Experience and celebrate life’s gifts and plant the seed of your deepest desire going forward. An opportunity for gratitude and remembering what really matters.
02.19.2016 Rest in Stillness Time = 17:50 — (voice only): Experience stillness in the midst of busyness. Find the quiet, still center in your own awareness.
10.09.2015 Deep Centering Meditation Time = 20 min (no music) This meditation will be especially helpful when you feel scattered and ungrounded. It will help you relax deeply, becoming centered and calm.
10.23.2014 Relax into Sleep Guided Meditation Time = 18:16 (last 5 mins music only) Enjoy this meditation to fall asleep more quickly and sleep more soundly. (A gift from our iSleep Easy app.)
06.20.2014 Summer Solstice Guided Meditation Time = 8:54 (no music) A reflective meditation inviting relaxation into the changes of life.
06.24.2013 Guided Meditation for Renewal Time = 20:19 (no music) Every moment is new and different. Open to the energy of life, allowing it to renew your body, mind and spirit. Use this meditation when you want to feel refreshed.
03.14.2013 Guided Meditation for Loneliness Time = 19:50 (last 5 mins. music only) Loneliness can be a doorway to deeper connection with yourself and others. Go deep into the feeling of loneliness to find that connection.
09.05.2012 Healthy Body Guided Meditation Time = 24:52 (last 6 mins. music only) This meditation is designed to help you visualize a healthy body. It focuses on the heart, lungs, circulation and digestion, all of which give the body energy and nourishment for health and ...
04.25.2012 Pregnancy Meditation -- Connecting with Your Baby Time = 18:27 This meditation for pregnant women will help you to relax and tune into your baby, strengthening your connection. Fathers to be can also listen to this meditation by adapting it to connect to the baby inside the ...
01.21.2012 Guided Meditation for Compassion Time = 19:30 Recorded live with our guided meditation group, this meditation is meant to strengthen and develop your capacity for compassion. It is not just about compassion for others, but also for yourself. Read the Show Comments and Tips ...
09.13.2011 Guided Meditation for Meetings Time = 3:50 Use this meditation to open a meeting. It will help clear your mind and be more present. Use it alone or in a group. Read the Show Comments and Tips for more about this meditation.
07.07.2011 Body Balance Meditation Time = 25:45 This meditation is designed to increase mind-body coordination and mental and physical balance.
04.12.2011 Guided Meditation for Patience Time = 14:20 (last 4 mins music only) This meditation is designed to help you relax into the flow of life. It helps to calm the agitation and restlessness of impatience. Read the Show Comments and Tips for more about ...
01.19.2011 Sleep Meditation for Children Time = 15:30 (last 8 mins music only) Simple phrases to help children relax at bedtime, including a guided visualization to create a Make Believe Sleep Friend. Read the Show Comments and Tips for more about this meditation.
11.19.2010 Guided Meditation for Anger Time = 13:17 This meditation allows you to relax into anger, thus allowing it to flow through and resolve. Read the Show Comments and Tips for more about this meditation.
08.18.2010 Present Moment Awareness - Advanced Time = 7:08 The subtle instructions of this meditation point you to the experience of the "here and now". Read the Show Comments and Tips for more about this meditation.
04.26.2010 Accessing Intuition Guided Meditation Time = 24:30 (last 10 min music only) This meditation guides you beyond thought and emotions to a place of inner knowing. Helpful for making decisions and finding clarity. Use it to develop your intuition.
02.25.2010 Mini Break for Work or Study Time = 10:10 This brief meditation helps you to relax deeply and let go of tension, even when you have just a few minutes to spare. An ideal break from work or studies!
01.05.2010 Opening the Heart Guided Meditation (Time = 28:28) This meditation uses visualization to help you open your heart, relax into all the feelings it contains, find the vibration of love, radiate it and connect with those you love.
11.06.2009 Morning Energy Guided Meditation Time 19:34 (last 5 min music only) This meditation uses visualization to help you to wake up and energize your body for the day. Be playful and creative with the visualization process, doing what works for you.
10.09.2009 Stillness, Stability and Balance Time = 19:07 (last 5 min music only) Meditation to focus and steady the mind.
08.31.2009 Resting in the Source Time = 25:57 This meditation allows you to drop into a deeper level of awareness to experience the source of creativity, intelligence, healing.
07.27.2009 Relief from Stress and Pressure Time = 22:57 (last 9 min music only) This meditation does more than simply help you relax. It helps to dissolve stress at a deep level. It is particularly useful when you are feeling pressured.
06.25.2009 Let It Be Time = 25:24 Use this meditation to relax into the flow of life and living. Mary gently guides to "let it be" and let yourself be...
05.22.2009 Enhance your Creativity Time = 13:32 Use this guided meditation to get your creativity flowing. Good for artists, writers, musicians or anyone who wants to be more creative.
04.22.2009 Intuitive Self-Healing Meditation Time = 18:59 Tap into your intuition for self-healing with this relaxing meditation.
02.26.2009 Deep Rest Guided Meditation Time = 24:05 (last 10 min music alone) Especially useful when you are tired, this meditation will help you to gain a deep rest.
12.18.2008 Guided Meditation for Grief Time = 21:45 (last 8 min music only) This meditation is designed to help you feel supported in your grief.
10.15.2008 Discovering Peace Guided Meditation Time = 17:45 (last 5 min music only) You can experience peace even during challenging times. Listen to this meditation to discover peace within, especially when you are experiencing tension or conflict in life.
09.02.2008 Inner Child Guided Meditation Time = 26:36 (last 10 min music only) Connect with and embrace your "inner child". Use this meditation to explore your inner life -- what you need, what needs healing and what wants to be felt and expressed.
07.02.2008 Flowing with Change Time = 13:34 Use this meditation when you are having difficulty living with change. It's designed to help you move through it more easily -- to let go of resistance, relax into your reactions to change, and discover that which ...
06.16.2008 How to Get the Most out of this Podcast Time = 17:07 Mary comments on a listener's email -- how to listen to listen to these meditations. Listen for insights on how to meditate and enhance your experience.
05.28.2008 Trust Guided Meditation This meditation is designed to help develop trust in life as it is unfolding moment to moment. It is not about trust in somebody or something -- it's about a basic trust in life and in oneself.
05.20.2008 All of Life is Meditation Mary talks about meditation and the Meditation Oasis podcast. Meditation Oasis is about you and your experience; meditations in daily activity; an expanded definition of meditation and more... Visit us at www.meditationoasis.com or meditationoasis.wordpress.com and let us know what meditation ...
03.26.2008 Discovering Love -- Advanced Meditation When we drop our resistance to life and stop trying to manipulate our experience, what is discovered is love. It's the love that vibrates at the very core of our existence. If you are new to meditation, you might want ...
02.21.2008 Gratitude Meditation Gratitude is the highest, most fulfilling emotion we can have. This meditation sets the stage for the experience of gratitude. You can visit at www.meditationoasis.com or at our blog at meditationoasis.wordpress.com. We welcome questions and comments!
01.16.2008 Nature Attunement Meditation Strengthening our connection with the earth and nature nourishes body, mind and spirit. This meditation brings much of the benefit of time spent in nature to us wherever we are. Visit meditationoasis.com for suggestions on how to meditate in nature.
12.18.2007 Aliveness This meditation is designed to enhance your experience of "aliveness" and help you enjoy the fulfillment of simply being alive. If you are new to our meditations, you might want to try some of our others before using this one. ...

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