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It isn't always easy to sit and meditate for 20 minutes but we don't always have to sit to come into awareness and meditate. Walking meditation promotes both movement and mindfulness. The benefits of mindfulness are numerous. Walking meditation is a great method for beginners who struggle with restlessness during traditional sitting meditation. Walking meditation is part of a Mindfulness meditatio...

In this exercise, I’m going to share a mindfulness exercise you can use anytime to help alleviate feelings of anger and resentment that may be related to memories and unprocessed energy. Mindfulness has been shown to help reduce anxiety, depression,pain,and fatigue,improve self-esteem and energy, increase self-mastery and motivation, and help with healing and relaxation. For all these reasons, it’...

Having trouble sleeping? Deep sleep is a crucial stage of sleep that allows our bodies, particularly our brains, to refresh and repair to maintain physical and mental health. In today's meditation we relax the mind and body to send you drifting off into a deep and restful sleep. Discover more about Mongata Healing Center and Valarie Budayr : Thrive: Living a Self Healed Life https://www.valariebud...

In today's meditation we are going to immerse ourselves in gratitude for all of the little things we take for granted. Appreciating the little things in life means that you focus your attention on what nurtures and sustains you in life. On everything that brings you even the smallest amount of pleasure. It also means practicing gratitude by noticing these everyday things that you take fo...

For those in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice marks the longest day of the year and the first day of summer. A day to celebrate the energy of the sun and set intentions for the new season ahead. In this meditation we are celebrating the fullness of summer as we nourish the seeds we planted at the Spring equinox. This is also a time to be playful and filled with gratitude. Happy Su...

Experience Your Mind Like an Ocean. In this meditation, you'll be guided to a deep place of stillness – just like the depths of the ocean. By likening our thoughts to waves, we start to create separation between them and who we are. Discover more about Mongata Healing Center and Valarie Budayr : Thrive: Living a Self Healed Life https://www.valariebudayr.com/thrive-book-1 Free Meditation Guide: ht...

Today we are relieving stress with a practice called SBNRR which stands for Stop, Breathe, Notice, Reflect, Respond. This practice cultivates a sense of ease, openness and space even around very difficult emotions. Discover more about Mongata Healing Center and Valarie Budayr : Thrive: Living a Self Healed Life https://www.valariebudayr.com/thrive-book-1 Free Meditation Guide: https://www.mongata....

How often do we take pause from the thinking, analyzing, and judging mind to practice self-compassion? For a lot of us, it is easier to cultivate loving, accepting thoughts for another than it is to offer this kindness to ourselves. This practice is an invitation to offer ourselves the same kindness and compassion that we would offer a loved one, helping us to embrace ourselves with love. Discover...

Just like sitting through the storm in a field, stress cannot harm you if you know that it simply passes you by. What matters is your own reaction to the events around you. Really embrace this stress now and fully let it exist without fighting it. Discover more about Mongata Healing Center and Valarie Budayr : Thrive: Living a Self Healed Life https://www.valariebudayr.com/thrive-book-1 Free...

The rainbow meditation is a form of guided meditation. This method slowly leads you away from things which cause you any anxiety or stress and towards inner peace. Let this meditation technique relieve you of your stress and anxiety. Discover more about Mongata Healing Center and Valarie Budayr : Thrive: Living a Self Healed Life https://www.valariebudayr.com/thrive-book-1 Free Meditation Guide: h...

This guided meditation will lead you on a gentle walk along the beach, being able to feel the warm sand beneath your feet as you hear the gentle ocean waves washing up on shore. Spend a few moments relaxing in paradise. Enjoy! Discover more about Mongata Healing Center and Valarie Budayr : Thrive: Living a Self Healed Life https://www.valariebudayr.com/thrive-book-1 Free Meditation Guide: https://...

Waking up with gratitude is a great way to start your day. It helps you tackle the day with a positive attitude, even when things aren't going your way. In this meditation we intentionally start our day with being thankful. As we explore, feel, and expand our gratitude, it sets the mood for the day that we can return to as needed. Discover more about Mongata Healing Center and Valarie Budayr : Thr...

Using one of the greatest tools in our tool belt we are going to embrace our imaginations and visualizations to journey to your most beautiful and peaceful place. A place you can access anytime you are needing to feel calm and centered. Discover more about Mongata Healing Center and Valarie Budayr : Thrive: Living a Self Healed Life https://www.valariebudayr.com/thrive-book-1 Free Meditation Guide...

Have you ever been a lake before? Inviting you into a full body visualization into the world of being a lake. Discover more about Mongata Healing Center and Valarie Budayr : Thrive: Living a Self Healed Life https://www.valariebudayr.com/thrive-book-1 Free Meditation Guide: https://www.mongata.org/free-meditation www.valariebudayr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valariebudayr/ Facebook: h...

What is one complete cycle of breath? Today we explore complete breathing. It's one of the few breath patterns that you can do anywhere at anytime. Discover more about Mongata Healing Center and Valarie Budayr : Free Mediation Guide: https://www.mongata.org/free-meditation Thrive: Living a Self Healed Life https://www.valariebudayr.com/thrive-book-1 www.valariebudayr.com Instagram: https://www.ins...

Today we're exploring kindfulness. Kindfulness is the intersection between kindness and gratitude. Taking a moment to discover in both our inner and outer worlds what we find kind, what we are grateful for, and what we wish to create and cultivate in our day. Discover more about Mongata Healing Center and Valarie Budayr : Thrive: Living a Self Healed Life https://www.valariebudayr.com/thrive-book-...

In this meditation we use the breath to soothe our nervous systems and help you to tune into a state of calm and tranquility. This practice brings about balance and east. Enjoy this moment of blissful relaxation. Thrive: Living a Self Healed Life https://www.valariebudayr.com/thrive-book-1 www.valariebudayr.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valariebudayr/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

In this episode we take a look at how our heart and mind are integrally connected. As we explore, we take short pauses to practice our new integration skills. Enjoy this experience and the new skills you'll be embracing. Thrive: Living a Self Healed Life  https://www.valariebudayr.com/thrive-book-1 www.valariebudayr.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/valariebudayr/ Facebook: ...

Today we are celebrating one of the quarter festivals of the year. Today we are exactly equal distance between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Valarie has created a reflective labyrinth walking meditation.   To find a labyrinth near you, have a look below  World Labyrinth Locator Can’t find a labyrinth, go ahead a print out one of these  Finger Labyrinths Thrive: Living...

Today Valarie explores what could move our year 2022 forward in a positive way. Giving each one of us the control back and guidance we need in our lives. Thrive: Living a Self Healed Life  https://www.valariebudayr.com/thrive-book-1 www.valariebudayr.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/valariebudayr/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/valarie.budayr/ https:// www.mongata.org...

In this weeks meditation we are remembering Thich Nhat Hanh using one of his meditations connecting us to our breath and the present moment. To learn more about Thich Nhat Hanh and how Plum Village and the world are remembering him please look below. Memorial Practice Resources Selected chants, meditations, teachings, readings, songs, calligraphies & photos, to support your practice at home or...

In today's meditation Valarie creates a moment of coming into the present by asking the question, Where am I? and using our senses to journey deeply inward. Also in this meditation is the practice of deep listening using sound healing instruments. So get ready to relax, experience, and be present. www.mongata.org   www.valariebudayr.com

Everyday is a new beginning. Everyday we want to create the life we want to live. In episode #1, Valarie looks at a variety of ways to bring in intentions as the energetic promises we make to ourselves. Links mentioned in the show: Thrive: Living a Self Healed Life  https://www.valariebudayr.com/thrive-book-1 www.valariebudayr.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/valariebudayr/ Face...

We will be moving gently in this meditation to mark the starting point of your new beginnings. Whether that's the beginning of a New Year, a new day or week, a new project, or even a new adventure, this full bodied practice will help you invite and create new beginnings. www.mongata.org  https://www.facebook.com/mongatahealingcenter https://www.instagram.com/mongatahealingcenter/ Want to know...

A warm welcome to the Mongata Podcast. The New Year is a great time for setting intentions and moving forward with our envisioned plans. In today's meditation we'll be practicing the ocean breath as we set our intentions and path forward.