Esther's Everyday Meditation

Allowing Rest + Hum Sa - Episode 517 of Esther's Everyday Meditation As always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! These show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationHere's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few thoughts on allowing yourself rest- A little lead-in movement: Cat / child's- Breathing practice: 4-part breathing- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Hum Sa- A little re-grounding movement: Seated twist* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherIf you'd like to hear more from me, consider signing up for my newsletter at https://esther

Episode 516 of Everyday Meditation: Practicing Mantra in Meditation I'm on summer break, so this week's episode is a recast from the earlier days of the podcast. I hope you'll make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! These show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationHere's what's in this episode:- Breathing practice: Alternate nostril breathing (optional)- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Hum Sa with Gam mantra- A little re-grounding movement: Re-grounding seriesIntegration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherIf you'd like to hear more from me, consider signing up for my newsletter at https://esthermpalmer.com/updatesYou can also support the podcast

Episode 515 of Everyday Meditation: An Everyday 'Mind Tool' This week's episode is a recast from the earlier days of the podcast in which I introduce mantra and share some ways that I use it beyond meditation practice. These show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationHere's a quick summary from the episode:- Choose a mantra to use in meditation based on your gut instinct. Pick one you like from the 7 options I offer. - Use the same mantra throughout your day when you need to calm yourself down or reduce the effects of internal or external distractions.If you want to give it a try, scan the podcast feed for titles with "humming" or "mantra" -- or tune in for next week's practice!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherIf you'd like to hear more from me, consider signing up for my newsletter at https://esthermpalmer.com/updatesYou can also support the podcast with a donation if you're so moved at https://moved-podcasts.square.site

Episode 514 of Everyday Meditation: Comforting SelfAs always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! These show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationHere's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few thoughts on comforting self/Self- A little lead-in movement: Seated side stretch- Breathing practice: Long exhale- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Humming Mantra- A little re-grounding movement: Kneeling lunge* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherIf you'd like to hear more from me, consider signing up for my newsletter at https://esthermpalmer.com/updatesYou can also support the podcast with a d

Episode 513 of Everyday Meditation: As always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few thoughts on - A little lead-in movement: Seated cat / cow- Breathing practice: Alternate nostril breathing (nadi shodhana)- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Color visualization- A little re-grounding movement: Downdog or Child's form* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherThese show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationIf you'd like to hear more from me, consider signing up for my newsletter at https://estherm

Episode 512 of Everyday Meditation: Breathe ComfortablyAs always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few thoughts on breathing comfortably in meditation- A little lead-in movement: Arm lift- Breathing practice: Padadirsasana - Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Sat Yam Bubble- A little re-grounding movement: Cat / Cow* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherThese show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationIf you'd like to hear more from me, consider signing up for my newsletter at https://esthermpa

Episode 511 of Everyday Meditation: Moving what you feelAs always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few thoughts on moving what you feel inside with your attention- A little lead-in movement: Seated fold- Breathing practice: 4-part breath- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Figure 8 breath (arohan/awarohan)- A little re-grounding movement: Belly-down rest (savasana)* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherThese show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationIf you'd like to hear more from me, consid

Episode 510 of Everyday Meditation: Choice in practice + Hum SaAs always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few thoughts on making choices during the practice of meditation- A little lead-in movement: Cat / cow- Breathing practice: Alternate nostril breath / Nadi Shodhana- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Hum Sa- A little re-grounding movement: Child's form* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherThese show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationIf you'd like to hear more from me, consider signin

Episode 509 of Everyday Meditation: Making choices + a Swaying meditationAs always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few thoughts on making choices in the set up of your meditation practice- A little lead-in movement: Seated camel- Breathing practice: Even ratio breathing (1:1)- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Swaying to center- A little re-grounding movement: Reclining ankle to knee* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherThese show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationIf you'd like to hear

Episode 508 of Everyday Meditation: OM Chanting MeditationAs always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few words on practicing this meditation with OM vs A-U-M- A little lead-in movement: 90/90 pigeon- Breathing practice: Long exhale- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): OM (chanting)- A little re-grounding movement: Reclining knock knees* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherThese show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationIf you'd like to hear more from me, consider signing up for my newsletter

Episode 507 of Everyday Meditation: A-U-M Chanting MeditationAs always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few words on practicing with A-U-M or OM- A little lead-in movement: 90/90 pigeon- Breathing practice: Long exhale- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): A-U-M (chanting)- A little re-grounding movement: Reclining knock knees* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherThese show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationIf you'd like to hear more from me, consider signing up for my newsletter at https:/

Episode 506 of Everyday Meditation: Being ok with the meditation process + Sat YamAs always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few thoughts on stillness and letting the process of meditation be what it is- A little lead-in movement: Cat / Child's- Breathing practice: Alternate nostril breath / Nadi Shodhana- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Sat Yam - A little re-grounding movement: Reclining rest* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherThese show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationIf you'd li

Episode 505 of Everyday Meditation: Experiencing change as it happensAs always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few thoughts on experiencing change in the body as it happens- A little lead-in movement: Thread the needle- Breathing practice: Padadirsasana- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Hum Sa- A little re-grounding movement: Seated camel* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherThese show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationIf you'd like to hear more from me, you can sign up for my newslet

Episode 504 of Everyday Meditation: Assumptions + Six Colors VisualizationAs always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few thoughts on assumptions, holding them and letting them go- A little lead-in movement: Downward dog- Breathing practice: Alternate Nostril Breathing, aka Nadi Shodhana- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Six Colors Visualization- A little re-grounding movement: Child's form* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherThese show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationIf you'd like t

Episode 503 of Everyday Meditation: Practicing Patience + a Humming MeditationAs always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few thoughts on rushing through process- A little lead-in movement: Arm reach/lift + lower- Breathing practice: Long exhale (relative to inhale)- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Humming sounds (bija mantra)- A little re-grounding movement: Seated twist* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherThese show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationIf you'd like to hear more from me

Episode 502 of Everyday Meditation: Being in a Meditation Frame of Mind + Figure 8 BreathAs always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few thoughts on how you can work through entering your meditation practice from a "not ready" to sit and be still kinda place.- A little lead-in movement: Seated twist- Breathing practice: 1:1 inhale:exhale breathing- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Figure 8 Breath, aka Arohan Awarohan- A little re-grounding movement: Reclining rest, aka Savasana* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- esthe

Episode 501 of Everyday Meditation: Beginnings + Endings and Swaying to StillnessAs always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few thoughts on beginnings + endings- A little lead-in movement: Seated Side Stretch- Breathing practice: 4-part breathing - Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Sway to Stillness meditation- A little re-grounding movement: Reclining knock-knees* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherThese show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationIf you'd like to hear more from me, conside

Episode 500 of Everyday Meditation: What's your reason for meditating?Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with an invitation to consider "what's your reason for meditating?"- A little lead-in movement: Seated Cat/Cow- Breathing practice: Padadirsasana (hands under opposite armpits --I don't think it feels as weird as it might sound!)- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): Sat Yam- A little re-grounding movement: Seated forward fold* all techniques and movements are described and guided *As always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready.Be moving, be true, be you!EstherThese show notes are also posted at https://esthermp

Episode 499 of Everyday Meditation: Layers of Self + Hum SaAs always, I encourage you to make yourself at home in this practice: substitute, modify, do as you need to feel safe and present, including taking breaks! Here's what's in this episode:- Welcome + getting situated, with a few thoughts on being aware of "layers" of one's self, whether in body, mind, or essence. - A little lead-in movement: cat/cow- Breathing practice: alternate nostril breathing (nadi shodhana)- Meditation technique (awareness kriya): hum sa- A little re-grounding movement: child's form* all techniques and movements are described and guided *Integration suggestionAfter listening to the episode, perhaps check in: did you notice something that you want to carry with you? If yes, maybe jot it down in a notebook or record a voice memo to help you remember!You can give this practice a try when you're ready!Be moving, be true, be you!- estherThese show notes are also posted at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationIf you'd like to hear more f

New practices are coming your way soon. Tune in for a quick update on what to expect.Got questions or feedback? You can learn more and get in touch with me at https://esthermpalmer.com