Demystifying Meditation & Mindfulness
Learn the foundational skills of mindfulness meditation with practical instruction on posture, breath awareness, and working with thoughts - designed to be accessible whether you're a complete beginner or returning to practice after time away. Beth Wallace of Lion's Roar, an established mindfulness teacher, is your guide.
Breaking Down Barriers to Starting
Meet Lions Roar team member Beth Wallace as she addresses common concerns about meditation - whether you're "the right kind of person," can sit still long enough, or need special equipment - emphasizing that this practice welcomes everyone exactly as they are.
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Breaking Down Barriers to Starting
Meet Lions Roar team member Beth Wallace as she addresses common concerns about meditation - whether you're "the right kind of person," can sit still long enough, or need special equipment - emphasizing that this practice welcomes everyone exactly as they are.
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Essential Posture and "Arrival" Instructions
Master the fundamentals of sitting meditation in a chair, learning how proper posture supports both physical comfort and mental alertness, while practicing the art of "arriving" in your body through breath and gentle body awareness.
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Guided Body Scan and Breath Practice
Experience a complete 10-minute guided meditation focusing on body scanning, diaphragmatic breathing, and the core skill of noticing thoughts without getting caught in their storylines, always returning to the anchor of breath.
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Integration, plus On-the-Spot Mindfulness Practices
Discover how to establish a sustainable daily practice with just 10 minutes, find the right time and space for meditation, and understand how these basic skills form the foundation for any meditation tradition you might explore. Included are short, easily implemented mindfulness practices that can be undertaken anywhere, any time.
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