Embodied Practices With Marlo

Hey hey everyone! Its been a while since I posted a new audio recording. It's been pretty tough the last several weeks + creating an audio was the least of my worries. But alas, I have a new one + it is all about having a cup of tea. And if tea doesn't work for you, go with whatever hot beverage you prefer. Coffee, hot chocolate, or whatever hot beverage you prefer, this is after all all about your own experience. I recorded this informal practice because I wanted to highlight that you can drop in to any moment you are in. Whether that's going for a walk or in this case, sipping tea or coffee, moments of informality are a great training ground for mindfulness . Hot Cuppa Meditation Exercise Things to consider when doing this practice  ~The ground to which you work on with this informal practice is your own direct experience. ~Take your time! Do this as slowly as you like + for as long as you like. The recording may end but you can continue for...

This practice is useful for times when we just can't sit still. I'm a naturally energetic, borderline hyper person and sitting still can be incredibly challenging for me.  I created this recording for those (including myself!) who need an alternative to sitting when it feels absolutely impossible to do a standard sit-in meditation practice. Feel free to modify this practice once you get the hang of it by either speeding up or slowing it down to your own preferred pace. Better yet, add some mindful walking whether indoors or outdoors.  Another way to modify this is by using it as an informal practice such as when you're waiting in line at the grocery store. I mean, let's be honest, pre-pandemic + post-pandemic, that's a useful informal way of relating to yourself when in a line up, am I right? Tuning in to our feet can be incredibly grounding, allowing  us to feel a sense of stability when we might not feel safe or secure within ourselves. Play with this...