Meditation with Stephanie

So this is the first time I have uploaded a "talk" on what mindfulness of the breath entails in simple terms, before guiding you through a practice. In this episode, I elaborate on 3 tools you can use to anchor your attention to the breath, before leading you through a practice that explores these techniques for yourself I hope that you enjoy this episode! Move gently, friends. Steph xx...

We have all experienced grief at some point in our lives. The symptoms of loss can be all encompassing, so much so that we might even wonder if it will ever pass or if we will ever be the same again. And no matter how you grieve, or how long it takes to feel somewhat normal again, when we are stuck in the future where we replay the loops of worry and fear, it can only exacerbates the grief. When w...

It's been a while, I know! I've been through some life transitions and now more than ever I've had to prioritize my meditation practice to endure the ups and downs.  Benefits arise with consistency, and it takes just 10 minutes of your time everyday to start building positive habits and long lasting change. I hope that you enjoy this meditation. Please rate it 5 stars to show your support! I'...

I am currently knee deep in my self improvement/healing journey, whereby I am learning more and more around the origins of why I do the things I do, and essentially why I am super prone to self sabotage and disconnection! It has been an eye opening trip. But despite the therapies and the psychological intervention, one thing I can always rely on no matter in what mood state I am in, is the calming...

This meditation was recorded when I was on my panchakarma retreat in Bali, and it just so happens that a heavy tropical storm rolled through around 4am, prompting me to wake up. I couldn't fall asleep so I thought I would take advantage of the rain and use it as an anchor for your meditation practice. Not only does the sound of rain sooth my nerves, but I love imagining myself playing or standing...

Hello again from Ubud, Bali. I was up bright and early in anticipation for the peak part of my retreat, and since it was so wonderfully quiet and serene, I thought I'd share my practice with you. There is limited talking in this meditation, so really take this time to get physically comfortable, and to bask in the silence.  This is the time for you to observe the sounds of your surroundings,...

Hello from Bali! I always seem to be recording meditations when I'm on this special island.  I was inspired to share a meditation that really allowed you to feel the healing powers of nature, even if you are contained in a concrete jungle. To really bring the elements and the serene qualities of a natural environment to life. I hope you enjoy this short meditation. On another note, I've been...

I know, it's been ages! I haven't been slacking, I swear. I am launching a new podcast soon alongside this one, and until I have gotten my own flow going, I will keep up with my weekly meditations as best as I can. Events have also been pouring back to Singapore at a rapid pace, and I am struggling to find time to tend to my own personal projects! It seems like it's been a whirlwind of a time for...

I have never felt more alive than I do when I rest on top of a mountain. That moment when you get to the peak, exhausted yet exhilarated. Feeling expansive yet so small. The fact that it's more about the arduous journey towards the peak than the actual time spent at the summit itself.  I've summited many peaks across the world and I must say it's one of those things that I do on a yearly basis. It...

Hello from Selat, Bali! Man, it feels so good to be back on the Island of the Gods. And just to travel, period. I have truly missed this special place. Brad and I decided to go off the beaten path this trip, and stay in an area in Bali that is more authentic, untainted with the greed tourism brings. The hearts of the people on this side of the island are just so pure and beautiful. My kinda place....

In this episode, I reflect briefly on what the yin and yang energies mean to me. But most importantly, to encourage everyone to continuously check in with yourself, to find out what type of energy you need to hone more of in that particular day. One is not better than the other. Doing is not better than being, and vice versa. But if we take that moment to pause and really check in and listen to ou...

"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive." -Dalai Lama I often wonder what goes on in the hearts and minds of those in the position of immense power. How disconnected they must feel with those around them and with everyone in the world. Compassion and kindness sometimes has to be cultivated, and so I thought it pertinent to share a metta practice de...

A small word packed with so much power. In this episode, I reflect on the ways pausing can make a huge impact on our lives on both a macroscopic point of view (appreciation of beauty and nature), to a microscopic point of view (watching our emotions and how we react).  Sending you love!

The curvature of the spine is one that I find so soothing to visualize when I sit. The subtle ways the spine moves when you breathe in and out make the spine an effective anchor for your attention. In this meditation, we will bring focus to the spine, and observe the ways the breath impacts the movement of the spine. If you are working with a misaligned spine or scoliosis, this meditation can help...

Okay so episode is one that is not so much centered around a mindfulness practice, but more related to your well-being on how to increase circulation of blood/energy/qi/prana in the body, using yoga (in my case, yin yoga), and the breath. In this episode I relay the ways I use an enhanced breath in my yoga practice to create a massage-like effect on my body. When I come into a long-held posture, a...

The rain creates a perfect setting for meditation. Not only are we naturally more introspective and internal, but the sounds of rain are just so nourishing. So comforting. The pitter patter of the raindrops allows for a wonderful focus of our attention, and we can even go further to visualise the rain washing away the stressors that are held on the surfaces of our being!  I hope that you find...

Huat Ah! Happy Lunar New Year where we celebrate the year of the Tiger! For those of you who celebrate, you'll know that it's all about wishing everyone a prosperous new year and all the luck in the world. You may also experience an overwhelming flurry of questions from your elders regarding your life, relationship status, is a baby in the works, what is your career status, have you gotten a promo...

Breathe less to live longer!!! It is a common fact that slowing the breath down allows for a more steady heart rate, which in turn creates a cascading effect of your CO2 and O2 levels in the body. Taking slower, longer breaths allows you to feel more at ease and connected to your body. This is a simple breath retention practice that encourages you to find the edges that feel workable for you. Focu...

A short meditation to connect to your body and breath, and a good one if you're feeling rushed today! This meditation brings a grounded energy into your day, and can be done anywhere you are!  Enjoy, and I hope you're having a fantastic start to your week! Connect with Stephanie: Website | Instagram | LinkedIn Listening Well Podcast: Website | Instagram

Ahhhh our home base. If I were to sum up the experience of meditation it would be the process of strengthening your muscle of awareness by coming back to your anchor again and again. The same way our physical body builds muscle through the repetition of movement, so too does our ability to find the HERE AND NOW become easier with consistent practice. In this short episode I talk through a few anch...

One of the most insightful nuggets of insight I learned in my recent prenatal/postpartum yoga teacher training, was the emphasis on activating the diaphragm by emphasizing a deeper, fuller rib cage breath. For years, I have placed emphasis on "deep belly breathing" to allow my students to bring awareness beyond the chest and feeling the expansion in the belly. However, by bringing more emphasis on...

In my own personal practice, I often visualize the tense areas of my bodies as these blocks of ice, and through the power of my breath (in particular the relaxing nature of the exhalation), I imagine this solid block of ice that is my body thawing itself to water, and then with continuous concentration and visualization, I often go a step further and imagine the water evaporating into gas. It's a...

"Beginners mindset" is a concept often encouraged when exploring avenues of your own industry or topic, for it is the hubris in thinking you know about yourself or your subject that paves way for the inevitable discovery that in fact maybe, just maybe, you don't know that much.  The same applies to the relationship you have with your own movement practice and your body. In my case, my body had to...

Well, what a great way to bring in the new year! After dodging COVID for about 9 days since one family member brought it home, it has made it's way into my system. While there is a sense of relief with the fact that the "fear of not trying to catch it" has gone, it doesn't mean this doesn't suck. It does. But I woke up today doing a short practice and thought I'd share it with you.  This meditatio...

This is a fantastic technique introduced by my first yoga and meditation teacher, Amber Sawyer phD. She shared this technique during the 85 hour prenatal/postpartum yoga teacher training I participated in and I found it so rewarding! Implementing visualisation in your practice can be so beneficial, and I never thought that it could be applied to one of the most popular breathing exercises in the y...