The Mindful Movement Podcast and Community

In this episode, Dr. Perry chats with Les about the value of the Lymphatic system and its roll in our ability to move freely without pain. Dr. Perry offers very accessible tools to learn how to nourish and support your own body. Perry Nickelston, DC, NKT, FMS, SFMA, is a Chiropractic Physician with a primary focus on Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Metabolic Fitness Nutrition and...

In this episode, Les shares a few personal experiences and explores some ideas around grief. We hope you can find value in this talk and hope to offer help in navigating the current environment.  Themindfulmovement

In today’s episode, Les sits down with Dianne Connelly, PhD. She is the co-founder of the first acupuncture school in the United States. She has been practicing acupuncture for 54 years. Dianne is the author of several books, including her most recent book, “Medicine Words.”Today’s interview explores how we use words and language, both out loud and in our mind, to shape our world. We are literally...

In today’s episode, Les talks about the opportunities that may arise about the current global pandemic. He is reminded of gift seeking as a practice. It takes practice to look for the hidden gifts from the suffering of our experience. We hope you can find value from today’s short talk. Connect with Les and Sara on social media to stay up to date on the latest from The Mindful Movement: https://www...

Join Les Raymond from The Mindful Movement as he rekindles the podcast. This episode is a brief introduction to Les and his story. Gain insight into Les' experience that has led him to this point in time. In future episodes enjoy solo talks, interviews with experts, and inspiring stories of people who have used mindfulness practices on their journey.

Episode 94 with Sara Raymond: Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude with this 15 Minute Guided Meditation Adopting an attitude of gratitude has a profound effect and the potential to completely change your state of being in just a moment's time. The practice of a gratitude meditation can spread around the world and the positive energy has no boundaries!  Your body is a miracle and a gift, the veh...

Episode 090 with Sara Raymond: Unconditional Friendliness and Self Love Why self-love? In a world where anger, hatred, and criticism are easy to come by, all you have to do it turn on the news. Why not choose kindness and compassion towards yourself? Unconditional friendliness and love for yourself can help you feel calm and safe as well as keep your stress levels down. Today, practice compassion...

Episode 089 with Sara Raymond: Deep Sleep Meditation to Calm an Overactive Mind / Reduce Anxiety and Worry Let go of the overthinking, overactive mind and enjoy a healing, restful, deep sleep tonight. Whether your thoughts are in the past or the future, an overthinking mind can bring turmoil to your world and even in sleep. Tonight, release these feelings, calm the overactive mind and experience p...

Episode 088 with Sara Raymond: Regain Your True Confidence and Believe in YourselfRegain the deep confidence in yourself that you were born with that somewhere along the way has been lost. Experience the lasting benefits of having self-confidence and see how these benefits flow out into all aspects of your life. This practice is most effective when listened to daily for at least 21 days to imprint...

Episode 086 with Sara Raymond: Powerful 10 Minute Morning Routine with IntentionGood morning and welcome to this new day. With an intentional morning routine, you can set the tone for a calm and positive day ahead. This short 10 minutes guided meditation practice is not only grounding and nourishing, but it also helps develop an attitude of gratitude to start your day. Thank you for practicing wit...

Episode 085 with Sara Raymond: 20 Minute Mindfulness Meditation for Listening WithinThank you for choosing me as your guide for your practice today. This is a 20 minute Mindfulness Meditation for developing the skill or listing within. What is your body telling you? What is your heart telling you? In today’s busy, often high stress, world, it can be difficult to hear the signals from within. When...

Episode 084 with Sara Raymond: Meditation to Calm an Overactive Mind / Reduce Anxiety and Worry / Mindful MovementThe idea of being in the present moment is a powerful one when it comes to anxiety, depression and calming an overactive mind. Depression can arise when thinking about and living in the past. Anxiety can show up when thinking about and living in the future. Whether your thoughts are in...

Episode 083 with Sara Raymond: The Promise of Spring’s Awakening & Renewal: Nature’s Lessons SeriesToday’s practice is about exploring the lessons offered to us by Mother nature when we are willing to listen and learn. The cycle of the seasons, year after year, has a lot to teach us. Each season has meaning and can invite contemplation of the connections of nature to our own experiences. The s...

Episode 082 with Sara Raymond: Powerful 2 Minute Meditation for Stress Relief Everyone can find two minutes for self-care to practice this powerful meditation. This short mindfulness meditation practice can help you reduce stress, connect with yourself, and calm down anytime you need it. Take a moment to pause and mindfully breathe and let everything else go. Breathe deeply in through your nose an...

Episode 081 with Sara Raymond: Heal Your Body While You Sleep / Sleep Meditation with Delta Waves  Join me this evening on a journey to help your body heal while you sleep. This meditation will begin by assisting you to relax and prepare for sleep. Once relaxed there will be a series of affirmations that you will hear until you are asleep. You can simply listen to the affirmations, or if you would...

Episode 080 with Sara Raymond: Pure Blissful Relaxation and Stress Relief / Yoga Nidra Meditation If you are feeling stressed, this practice can be just what you need to experience inner peace and joy. It is also a great way to help you fall asleep and sleep deeply if you practice before bed. Using this… Our Sponsors: * Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.com Advertising Inquiries:...

Episode 079 with Sara Raymond: Connect with and Grow to Reach your Deepest Desires: A Mindfulness Meditation Hello and welcome to this meditation to guide you home to your authentic self. It will help you connect with and grow to reach your deepest desires. Thank you for choosing me as your guide for your practice. Today… Themindfulmovement

Episode 078 with Sara Raymond: Meditation for Abundance to Manifest Your Desires  The mindset of abundance is the opposite of scarcity—abundance is the overflowing and over-sufficient quantity of that which you desire, and you have the power to invite it into your life. You have the choice to change the way you look at things.… Themindfulmovement

Episode 077 with Sara Raymond: Guided Mindfulness Meditation — Let in the Summer Light Today’s guided mindfulness meditation practice is one of a series of meditations about exploring and learning from the lessons offered to us by nature. Enjoy a relaxing, focused breath practice and body scan. Let us contemplate the lessons of the season of… Themindfulmovement

Episode 076 with Sara Raymond: Reach and Maintain a Healthy Weight and Positive Mindset  Reach and maintain a healthy weight, develop confidence and motivation, and switch on a positive mindset with this hypnosis for weight loss from The Mindful Movement. Today, show yourself some love and give yourself the treat of shedding the past emotional baggage… Themindfulmovement

Episode 075 with Sara Raymond: A Smile Can Create a Powerful Positive Effect: Guided Mindfulness Meditation Today’s guided mindfulness meditation practice will guide your awareness to the present moment with a smile. You can find contentment and peace when you allow yourself to be right here, right now, with a smile throughout your entire body.… Themindfulmovement

Episode 074 with Sara Raymond: Create a Smile, Improve your Mood, Build Confidence With a shift in mindset and subtle reframing of beliefs, every person has the ability for self-healing. This shift can improve your mood and help you develop the belief that you are enough. Today I will be guiding you on this short,… Themindfulmovement

Episode 073 with Sara Raymond: Guided Meditation for Anxiety: Quiet the Busy Mind Today’s guided mindfulness meditation practice is a wonderful tool to help ease anxiety. It is possible to use this practice to calm the busy mind and sense of overwhelm to relieve stress. Lengthen the space between your thoughts, let go of tension… Our Sponsors: * Check out Time4Learning: https://www.time4learning.c...

Episode 072 with Sara Raymond: Awakening Fully to Life by Embracing Emotions Join Sara Raymond for this 20 minute, guided, Mindfulness Meditation to help you lean in to and connect with your emotions to awaken fully to life. Emotions and being an emotional person can sometimes have a negative idea attached to it. Themindfulmovement.com ⁠ Thanks so much for all of your support! With gratitude, Les...

Episode 071 with Sara Raymond: 15 Minute Guided Meditation to Release Suppressed Emotions Take 15 minutes out of your busy day to relax and let go of any negative or difficult emotions you have been holding on to. As your body unwinds, any emotional strain that you have been carrying begs to be released. Your… Themindfulmovement.com ⁠ Thanks so much for all of your support! With gratitude, Les and...