Balanced Mind with Julie Potiker

“You are the light...hold only love, only peace in your heart…” (John Lewis) In this guided meditation led for the Balanced Mind Meditation Center, Julie Potiker uses meditation to honor the late Congressman and civil rights leader. She uses his powerful words of peace, love and following your truth in this guided meditation.   “You are a light. You are the light. Never let anyone—any person or an...

In this guided meditation, Julie Potiker uses the image of a tree, its branches, and its roots, to help you find strength and compassion. Julie led this mindfulness meditation for the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. The meditation ends with the poem, "Compassion", by Miller Williams. "Have compassion for everyone you meet, even if they don’t want it. What seems conceit, bad manners, or cynicism i...

What is your go-to place for relaxation, peace? Is it a favorite chair, the beach or perhaps a forest? In this guided meditation, Julie Potiker takes you on a journey where you use your imagination to create your own peaceful environment. Since social distancing is still in place due to the worldwide pandemic, this meditation was recorded via Zoom for the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. The medit...

Julie Potiker leads a meditation in the ancient practice of Tonglen. Tonglen is a Tibetan word meaning "letting go" and "accepting". During this meditation you will breathe in pain, suffering, and darkness – and then breathe out peace, joy, and light. It’s the perfect meditation during these times of uncertainty. This meditation ends with the reading of the poem, "For the Belonging", by John Donoh...

Feel the warmth of the sun in this mindfulness meditation led by Julie Potiker of the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. Imagine basking in the sun and feeling its heat as it softens your body. The meditation ends with a reading of the poem, "The Sun Never Sets", by Hafiz. The Sun Never Sets Even after all this time The Sun never says to the Earth "You owe me" Look what happens with a love like that...

In this guided meditation, led by Julie Potiker, you'll be using your breath to bring love, compassion and balance into your body. Breathe into your heart and your soul through this soothing meditation - ending with a reading of the poem, "Take Shape", by Zach Beach. Get the latest by subscribing to Julie's YouTube channel and Facebook page at Mindful Methods for Life. You can  learn about mindful...

Sit back, relax, close your eyes and breathe into your core as Julie Potiker guides you through this compassion meditation. Breathe in what you need - and breathe out what you need to let go. This meditation also allows you to send compassion to others and finishes with a beautiful poem by Zach Beach, Life is Tenderness. Get the latest by subscribing to Julie's YouTube channel and Facebook page at...

Julie Potiker leads you through a guided meditation to help shine the light of attention on different senses - seeing, hearing and feeling - enabling you to strengthen your attention skill-building. Get the latest by subscribing to Juile's YouTube channel and Facebook page at Mindful Methods for Life. You can  learn about mindfulness at www. MindfulMethodsForLife.com and also in Julie's newly rele...

Breathe in and breathe out joy, peace and compassion for yourself and the planet as Julie Potiker leads this loving kindness meditation.  With social distancing still in place, Julie presented this healing meditation online - to the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. Please sing along to the Jewish Prayer of Healing, Mi Shebeirach, at the conclusion of the meditation.   Mi Shebeirach Lyrics; Mi sheb...

This is a unique opportunity to hear Julie Potiker teach, as she provides insight to Guided Mindfulness Meditation and Compassion practices, at this year's Yom Limmud eFestival. She will also lead you on a special guided meditation. Come together in this virtual community through social connection and access your body’s innate capacity for healing. During this session you will learn evidence-based...

Get in touch with what you really need right now - and what you need to release that no longer serves you. Sit back, relax and breathe into this Loving Kindness & Letting Go meditation led by Julie Potiker for the Balanced Mind Meditation Center.   Poem: The Way It Is There’s a thread you follow. It goes amongthings that change. But it doesn’t change. People wonder about what you are pursuing....

Compassion in times of stress and uncertainty - for yourself and others. Join Julie Potiker as she leads this guided meditation at the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness,some momentary awareness comesas an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd of sorr...

Self care is more important than ever. Sit back and relax while enjoying Julie Potiker lead a Loving Kindness meditation at the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. You can find more about mindfulness at MindfulMethodsForLife.com and also in Julie's newly released book, "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't Have To: Mindful Methods For Staying Calm In The Midst Of Chaos", available on Amazon.com. Her podca...

Do you wish you could feel as grounded as a tree? Join Julie Potiker, of Mindful Methods for Life, as she leads a guided meditation on grounding at the Balanced Mind Meditation Center. You can find more about mindfulness at MindfulMethodsForLife.com and also in Julie's newly released book, "Life Falls Apart, But You Don't Have To: Mindful Methods For Staying Calm In The Midst Of Chaos", available...

In this episode Julie Potiker leads you through a Guided Meditation from a recent workshop she co-hosted called "Cultivating Calm and Resilience in Challenging Times". Sit back, relax, and enjoy. For the best listening experience use earplugs or headphones. More information on mindfulness and Julie Potiker can be found at https://mindfulmethodsforlife.com/ Julie Potiker is the author of "Life Fall...

In this episode Julie Potiker leads a Soothing Touch meditation. This meditation is from recent workshop Julie co-hosted called "Cultivating Calm and Resilience in Challenging Times". Sit back, relax, and enjoy. For the best listening experience use earplugs or headphones. More information on mindfulness and Julie Potiker can be found at https://mindfulmethodsforlife.com/ Julie Potiker is the auth...

Join mindful meditation practitioner Julie Potiker, as she leads you through a relaxing loving kindness meditation to combat the stress felt by many facing the Coronavirus pandemic. ABOUT: Julie Potiker helps others through mindful meditation at her practice in La Jolla, California and also at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center where she founded the Balanced Mind Meditation Center (also i...

Practice the Pause. In today's episode of Balanced Mind with Julie Potiker you'll hear how mindfulness can be a tool to get you through some stressful times and how mindfulness - it's not the same as meditation. Show notes: Your kids are arguing. Your boss calls you into an unexpected meeting after your report didn’t go well. You’re expected to attend the extended family dinner for your sister’s m...

Sometimes the news is just unbearable. Hearing of recent gun violence this past weekend in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio has many of us on edge, stressed or filled with anxiety. During these troubling times it’s helpful to ground yourself. In this episode of Balanced Mind, Julie Potiker leads us on a grounding meditation and offers tips on staying grounded in the midst of chaos. When things in t...

We're back - continuing with our series to help you in your mindfulness practice. It’s called “Car Talk – Mindfulness in Action” …because who hasn’t at one time or another, escaped to their car to think through a situation? Now, that’s the time you could really benefit from mindfulness. In these candid recordings Julie shares a current situation she’s dealing with and how she works to get back to...

We’ve added a new series to help you in your mindfulness practice. It’s called “Car Talk – Mindfulness in Action” …because who hasn’t, at one time or another, escaped to their car to think through a situation? Now, that’s the time you could really benefit from mindfulness. In these candid recordings Julie shares a current situation she’s dealing with and how she works to get back to ‘being in the...

Feel the warm breeze, the sand under your feet and the sound of the waves lapping on the shoreline as you're guided through this relaxing and peaceful visualization with Julie Potiker.  For the best meditation experience use headphones. Episode 8

Episode 007 This guided visualization is one of Julie Potiker’s favorite meditations. Close your eyes, sit back and enjoy as you create a peaceful, welcoming environment in your mind. This is a 15-minute guided meditation. - MEDITATION BEGINS AT :58.

EPISODE: 006 Just breath and allow yourself to become gently aware of how it feels to be in your body right now as you listen to Julie Potiker guide you through this Loving Kindness for Ourselves meditation. You’ll be focusing on you - offering yourself words or phrases that fit your needs at this moment. If you’re suffering in anyway and want compassion you may bring the phrase, “May I be free fr...

Take the time to meditate compassion for yourself and others in this Giving and Receiving Compassion Meditation led by Julie Potiker. Sit back, relax and ground yourself in her calming words and soothing music in this 18-minute meditation. MEDITATION BEGINS :22 For the best meditation experience use headphones or earbuds when listening. Do not listen to this meditation while operating a vehicle. A...