Gratitude Meditation | Jennifer Prugh
“Rest and be thankful.” ― William Wordsworth. We put these words to practice with this gratitude meditation.
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“Rest and be thankful.” ― William Wordsworth. We put these words to practice with this gratitude meditation.
This will open the door for meditation to all beginners, and guide your body, mind, and heart to align with one other.
This guided practice is in three parts: asking for forgiveness, offering forgiveness to ourselves, and offering forgiveness to another.
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This is a short, guided meditation to send loving kindness toward others, the planet, and yourself.
This is a short meditation to help awaken and move energy within the mind and heart.
This 10-minute, breath-focused, guided meditation allows the meditator to focus on both observation as well as sensations.
A brief meditation you can do anywhere to bring grounding to your life.
A brief meditation to notice the moment around us.
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A grounding meditation based on the teachings of Jack Kornfield.
Make the most of your meditation practice by establishing a steady seat that supports your body.
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Meditace „Pozorování předmětu” nabízí jeden ze způsobů, jak zpomalit a zklidnit mysl zaměřením se na jeden předmět před námi.
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Take some time to reflect on compassion.
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Get present by engaging your senses.
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Jennifer Prugh is the founder of Breathe Together Yoga, the JOY of Yoga School of Integrative Learning, and this platform, Breathe Together Online. Jennifer is passionate about making spiritual wisdom from a variety of traditions accessible and embodied, through movement and breath, self-inquiry, and meditation. She has a Master’s Degree in Art and Consciousness, eight years of experience as an associate professor of storytelling, storyboarding, and creativity, and ten years of experience as a professional artist, all of which are woven into a dedicated exploration in utilizing the instrument of the body, creativity, and mindfulness to take up residence in an enduring state of well-being.