Peace and Calmness

25 min class

This meditation uses the mantra Hong Sau and then we expand on the feeling of calmness and peace.

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Grounding Meditation with a Mudra

12 min class

The little finger mudra is grounding and in this meditation we will be working with the downward flow of energy which is also grounding. Grounding ourselves can be helpful to balance the Vata dosha which is good if you have osteoporosis.

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New Possibilities- Ushas Mudra

10 min class

Start your day with this brief meditation. Mudras are gestures of the hands that engage certain areas of the brain and soul to help promote health and balance. Ushas mudra supports us in welcoming each new day openly to the possibilities before us.

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Sa Ta Na Ma
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Kirtan Kriya (Short Version) · Nirinjan Kaur Meditations for Transformation: Kirtan Kriya ℗ 2014 Spirit Voyage...

12 min class

In this meditation we will use mudras (finger gesture), and sound. This practice has been studied by the NIH and shown to be helpful for mild cognitive impairment. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3292237/

The link below will take you to the Alzheimers Prevention site where you will find written directions. Read those first and then practice the Kirtan Kriya with the audio link above.

https://alzheimersprevention.org/research/12-minute-memory-exercise/

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Hong Sau

16 min class

In this meditation we will use the mantra “Hong Sau” to help quiet and focus the mind. This is part of the meditation tools from Paramahansa Yogananda.

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Metta Meditation
In this short metta meditation we will cultivate compassion for ourself and for others. This type of meditation can be helpful if you have a relationship with someone that you have any negative emotion with. If done on a regular basis will have a tendency to soften your heart. Make sure you are in a comfortable seated position.

10 min class

This practice helps us to envision compassion for not only ourselves but also for those around us.

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Letting go of Attachments
Attachments to people. places or things can lead to suffering. This meditation focuses on the breath to relax and clam the mind and heart and then through visualization we cut the strings of attachment to our heart center that pull us down and don't serve us to leave us with a feeling of lightness as well as awareness of what we might be clinging to.

12 min class

This is a guided meditation to help you release what is holding you back.

susan kjesbo
How to Sit for Meditation
Sitting comfortably for meditation is a game changer for your meditation practice. In this video I will discuss and show you several variations so you can find the one that works best for you. When our spine is in a neutral position we have less tension in our shoulders and low back, we are able to keep our chest open for greater air flow and an easier breath. keeping this posture is key to going deeper in your meditation. Find a comfortable seat.

8 min class

Sitting properly for meditation can be a “game changer” for your practice. This video discusses the alignment behind a proper seated position as well as variations for obtaining it.

Sara Forte
3 Stages of Meditation

15 min class

Meditation does not need to be complicated. This video discusses the 3 stages of meditation. Remembering these 3 stages helps to provide guidance when you are meditating on your own.

Sara Forte