In this episode, the last of Series 1, I’m exploring some of the benefits that a regular mindfulness practice can bring. Hopefully, these will serve as a motivation to keep you going.

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In this episode I introduce a short guided meditation which uses the sounds of nature as an anchor to the present moment.

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In this episode I explore what’s known as the inner critical voice and how our mindfulness practice can help us to tame it. 

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In this episode I introduce a short meditation using the resonant sound of a Tibetan singing bowl. The sound of the bowl is used as an anchor to the present moment.

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Finding daily mindfulness practices which can be slotted into your everyday routine helps to keep your practice regular without it feeling like its another thing to do on your list. In this episode I’m introducing the One-Minute Desk Practice which helps us to tap into our breath, make better decisions and stay focused on the task in hand. 

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In this episode I'm sharing some simple tips on how to build your mindfulness practice. So if you're struggling to meditate, tune in and find out more about how to keep going.

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In this episode I introduce The Commute, a daily mindfulness practice which takes us into the realm of work and travel. See if you can bring it into your commute to or from work for just five minutes to step into your present moment experience.

In this episode I introduce The Body Scan. This is a short guided meditation using the breath and sensations arising in the body to help steady the mind and release tension. It's one of the central practices of Mindfulness Meditation.

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In this episode I look at some of the difficulties you might encounter when you start to meditate, how to overcome them and how to build your daily practice. 

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In this Mindful Life Special I talk to Sharon Salzberg, a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. Sharon was among the first to bring mindfulness meditation to mainstream American culture fifty years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. 

A co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, Sharon is the author of thirteen books, including the New York Times bestseller, Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindess. Sharon’s popular podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed six million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond.In our conversation, I asked Sharon to share wisdom from her practice, how she perceives the benefits of mindfulness and what self-compassion means to her. We discussed books, poems, songs and much more.  So sit back and tune in to this Mindful Life Special. 

You can find out more about Sharon Salzberg’s work, books, meditations and events at www.sharonsalzberg.com, where you will also find links to her Social Media sites for additional resources.

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