Mindful Practices to Try
11-Minute Energizing Practice
(11 Minutes)
When I'm feeling lethargic and I need to clear my head, this is my favorite quick sequence to get moving and get connected.
10 Minute Yoga for Neck and Shoulders
(10 Minutes)
We hold so much tension and stress in our neck and shoulders, so this is a great, quick practice to help release that. In working with the body, you might notice less anxiety in the mind as well!
Breathing Focus Meditation
(7 Minutes)
This is a simple breath-focused meditation, great for beginners! This is the kind of mediation you can do every day, to get grounded and return to the present moment.
Five Minute Body Scan Meditation
(5 Minutes)
Being able to identify stress in the body can help us to remove some physical tension and therefore calm the mind. You can use this meditation anytime you want to encourage relaxation.
Five Minute Daily Meditation
(5 Minutes)
I’ve been getting requests for shorter beginner meditations — so here you go! This is a great place to start your practice.
The L & OK Thing
(3 minutes)
I don’t know what this mindfulness technique is called. It is one of my favorite mindfulness tricks. But...it's tricky, so stick with me.
Meditation for Veterans (Audio)
I’ve found that Veterans often require a slightly different kind of meditation. The kind with no BS and lots of swearing.
Extended exhale: calming breath
(3 minutes)
I love extended exhale breathing for calming the mind and body. I use it as part of my daily meditation practice, and whenever I'm feeling anxious.
Meditation: What if I can only focus for 1% of the time?
(4 minutes)
What if 99% of the time my mind is running all over the place?
(Pro-tip: this is TOTALLY normal.)
Metta Meditation
(5 minutes)
In this video, I teach you how to do a Metta Meditation practice, sometimes called Compassion Training or Loving Kindness.
World Mental Health Day 2021 Yoga Class
(36 minutes)
To celebrate World Mental Health Day 2021 here’s a 30-minute beginner-friendly yoga class. We also discuss how to use yoga as a tool to help manage anxiety and depression.
Writing Prompts about Writing
What is your relationship with writing? Write about the way writing makes you feel - good or bad.
Yoga for Anxiety (Sample Class)
(59 minutes)
In this beginner-friendly yoga class, we’ll focus on using the tools of yoga on the mat, so that whenever we’re challenged in our daily life we can come to it with a little more ease.
Writing Prompts for Personal Growth
When you look back, are there moments in your life that didn’t work out, but actually ended up being better?
Writing Prompts to Help with Anxiety
Understanding what we most need when we are having a hard time is the first step in being able to ask for help.
20 Minute Meditation
(20 minutes)
In this beginner-friendly meditation, we walk through the basics of orienting your body and bringing awareness to your breath.
Writing Prompts to Help with Depression
What if a dear friend was having a hard time? What would you say to them?
No is a complete sentence
(3 minutes)
You don't need to justify your boundaries.
It's one of the perks of adulthood.
Welcome to yoga: for total beginners
(28 minutes)
Have you been wanting to try yoga, but don't know where to start? HERE! Start here!
Writing Prompts to Overcome a Challenge
Are there ways you tend to think of yourself as broken? As a victim? Can you flip the script?