Esther's Everyday Meditation

Practice Sat Yam kriya as a breathing technique or as a kriya meditation technique. Includes guided instruction for all non-silent components. Listen to the recent "How to Practice" episode for context and a step by step walk through. BREATHING INTO SAT YAM KRIYAWhere breathing sometimes overwhelms my practice of Hum Sa kriya, I find the opposite to be true with Sat Yam kriya: breathing always leads me in to the kriya technique in an effortless way. But that's just me! Your experience may be different, similar, or not really even in the same ballpark!What’s in this episode?Before teaching Sat Yam kriya, I share my experience with breathing and Sat Yam kriya (in the How To episode) -- and what I mean by "being led by breathing." How can you use this practice?You might try this practice to bring attention to how your breathing does or doesn't play a role in your meditation practice (and if you tuned in last week, perhaps compare with your experience in Hum Sa kriya).I also love Sat Yam kriya for feeling connec

Learn how to practice Sat Yam kriya as either a breathing technique or a kriya technique -- or by letting the breathing lead you into the kriya. Tune in to the beginning to hear what I mean by that. Start meditating with a fully guided practice in the next episode. Want more how to? Pick up my FREE Everyday Meditation Comfort Guide at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationSign up for my newsletter at https://esthermpalmer.comSupport Esther's Everyday Meditation with a donation at https://moved-podcasts.square.site

Before walking you through how to practice this week's practice, I share a few thoughts on breathing and how it plays into Hum Sa kriya. Start meditating with a fully guided practice in the next episode. Extended show notes at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationWant more how to? Pick up my FREE Everyday Meditation Comfort Guide at https://esthermpalmer.com/meditationSign up for my newsletter at https://esthermpalmer.comSupport Esther's Everyday Meditation with a donation at https://moved-podcasts.square.site

Practice Hum Sa kriya meditation technique and see how your breathing plays into it. Includes guided instruction for all non-silent components. Some context and a step-by-step walk through are in the accompanying "How to Practice" episode. More info in the show notes below and at https://esthermpalmer.comBREATHING CHOICE + HUM SA KRIYAIf you've been with me for a while, you've probably heard me go on and on about the magic of our breathing. I'm fascinated by how it works anatomically, and how it transforms our moment to moment experience in feeling. When it comes to meditation, breathing is a tremendous aid and, sometimes, a bit overpowering...What’s in this episode?We're returning to the practice of Hum Sa kriya this week, and in the How To, I talk about what happens when your breathing becomes the primary focus -- instead of the kriya (the "focusing mind action"). Fair warning, for some of you, hearing about this possibility may create it where it was not an issue before! So feel free to skip if you're not

Do any particular colors feel grounding to you? You can practice the 7 Colors meditation to observe the possible effects of 7 of them. Or just to meditate, of course. The episode includes guided instruction for all non-silent components. Finding it tough to follow? Listen to the recent "How to Practice" episode to get some break down.

How does color play into your mood? Do any colors help you connect to feeling "grounded"? Learn one way to check in and see --with the 7 Colors meditation. Start meditating with a fully guided practice in the next episode. Want more how to? Pick up my FREE Everyday Meditation Comfort Guide at esthermpalmer.com.

Practice 7 Sounds meditation and explore which sounds help you feel "grounded." Includes guided instruction for all non-silent components. Listen to the recent "How to Practice" episode to get some background + break down. Support the podcast + find the show notes at esthermpalmer.com/meditation

Learn how to practice the 7 Sounds meditation and explore what it means to feel "grounded" by making sound. Start meditating with a fully guided practice in the next episode. Want more how to? Pick up my FREE Everyday Meditation Comfort Guide at esthermpalmer.com/meditation.

Practice 7 Centers meditation and explore where you feel "grounded" in your body. Includes guided instruction for all non-silent components. Listen to the recent "How to Practice" episode to get some background + break down.

Learn how to practice the 7 Centers meditation and explore what it means to feel "grounded." Start meditating with a fully guided practice in the next episode. Want more how to? Pick up my FREE Everyday Meditation Comfort Guide at esthermpalmer.com/meditation.

Wondering why I've been putting a special emphasis on breathing in this month's meditation practices? Tune in for some answers, as well as a discussion of how learn breathing practices can help you deepen your comfort with meditation.

Practice meditation technique Hum Sa kriya, starting with observing the downward and upward "flow" in our breathing. Includes guided instruction for all non-silent components. Finding it tough to follow? Listen to the previous "How to Practice" episode to get some break down. Learn more at esthermpalmer.com/meditation

Learn how to practice Hum Sa Kriya meditation. This week, I lead in with a breathing practice, observing the downward and upward "flow" in our breathing. Start meditating with a fully guided practice in the next episode. Want more how to? Pick up my FREE Everyday Meditation Comfort Guide at esthermpalmer.com/meditation

Practice Arohan Awarohan kriya meditation, moving your attention through the "figure 8" of your breathing. Learn more about what that means in the previous "How to" episode! Loving what you hear? Learn more or support the podcast with a donation at esthermpalmer.com/meditation

Learn how to practice Arohan Awarohan Kriya meditation, this week with an emphasis breathing patterns --yours and the figure 8 of the technique! Start meditating with a fully guided practice in the next episode. Want more how to? Pick up my free Everyday Meditation Comfort Guide at esthermpalmer.com/meditation

Practice AUM kriya meditation, in which we chant simple sounds ("ahh," "ooo," "mmm"). I invite you to focus on generating the sounds through your breathing. Learn more about what that means in the corresponding "How to" episode! Support the podcast with a donation at esthermpalmer.com

Detailed instruction in how to practice AUM kriya meditation, with a focus on generating the sounds A, U, and M through your breathing. Start meditating with a fully guided practice in the next episode. Want more how to? Pick up my FREE Everyday Meditation Comfort Guide at esthermpalmer.com.

I have lots of Thoughts & Questions about meditation... likely you do, too! This week: what is our "center" anyway? A follow up to the invitation to explore "center" in Hum Sa kriya, Sat Yam kriya, and Sway to Center meditation practices over the past few weeks.

Practice meditation technique "Sway to Center" (a new practice on the podcast!). Includes guided instruction for all non-silent components. Finding it tough to follow? Listen to the recent "How to Practice" episode to get some break down.

Detailed instruction in how to practice "Sway to Center" meditation (a new practice on the podcast). Start meditating with a fully guided practice in the next episode. Want more how to? Pick up my FREE Everyday Meditation Comfort Guide at esthermpalmer.com.