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KBKASTKB On The Go: Oracle CloudWorld Las VegasIn this bonus episode, KB is on the go at Oracle CloudWorld in Las Vegas to find more about Oracle’s latest cloud technology, AI advancements, and innovative strategies. She sits down with Oracle executives Stephen Bovis, Stephanie Trunzo, and Pradeep Vincent as they explore Oracle’s shift from product-focused origins to a service-oriented approach, the vital role of AI in industry applications, and their efforts to bridge the gap between technological advancements and customer engagement.
Stephen Bovis, Regional Managing Director, Australia and New Zealand, Oracle
Stephen Bovis is responsible for Oracle’s overall business in Aus...2024-10-091h 14
Meditation with Stephanie68. Meditation - Practice RelaxationI often tell my yin yoga students that this class is an opportunity for you to PRACTICE relaxing. To have the permission to DO LESS. To breathe more. To feel more. To BE more. I hope that this meditation brings you into a state of relaxation, and settles you from any whirlwind of emotion or thought you may be experiencing.
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With love,
Steph2024-05-3009 minMeditation with Stephanie67. Humming Meditation To Prepare For Public SpeakingPublic speaking can get people in a nervous wreck. It's understandable. This short humming meditation will sooth your nervous system, warm up your vocal chords, and prepare you for any speech no matter big or small.
Enjoy!
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Enjoy the meditation :)
Listen to my other podcast, Listening Well Podcast. 2024-05-1510 minMeditation with Stephanie65. Walking Meditation - EarthingThis meditation will encourage you to get outside, and place your bare feet on raw earth. The benefits of earthing are proven time and time again, and this, coupled with the embodied benefits of a walking meditation will bring you right back into your body.
Enjoy being outside, enjoy the art of working, enjoy the moment.
Check out my other podcast Listening Well Podcast!2024-05-0810 minMeditation with Stephanie64. Meditation For When You're Having A Bad DayBad days come and go. But the best thing? Nothing lasts.
This meditation will encourage you to pause, relax, and open back up into the moment. Knowing that the present moment is there to nurture you in times of duress.
Enjoy!
Visit my other podcast Listening Well at www.listeningwellpodcast.com2024-05-0210 minMeditation with Stephanie63. Meditation - Being With Our EmotionsA meditation to help you settle with, and not resist the emotions you're experiencing today.
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With love,
Stephanie2024-04-2408 minMeditation with Stephanie62. Meditation - Finding StillnessMay you find a moment of stillness amidst your chaotic schedule.
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Enjoy this meditation 2024-04-1708 minMeditation with Stephanie61. A Meditation for Physical PainTo all my visualizers out there, this meditation is for you!
You may have heard the "bright white light" teachers often allude to in class - and for good reason! Visualizing a white light and directing it to different parts of your body is nourishing, uplifting, and rather healing. In this meditation, we will grow this white light at the base of the skull, which is the location where the medulla oblongata resides, the bottom most part of the brain. This is where your brain and spinal cord connect, and is the key conduit for nerve signals...2023-05-2612 minMeditation with Stephanie60. Mindfulness of the Breath - Talk & PracticeSo this is the first time I have uploaded a "talk" on what mindfulness of the breath entails in simple terms, before guiding you through a practice. In this episode, I elaborate on 3 tools you can use to anchor your attention to the breath, before leading you through a practice that explores these techniques for yourself
I hope that you enjoy this episode!
Move gently, friends.
Steph xx
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And no matter how you grieve, or how long it takes to feel somewhat normal again, when we are stuck in the future where we replay the loops of worry and fear, it can only exacerbates the grief. When we are taken out of the present moment, symptoms of your loss can become intense, thus having...2023-05-2613 minMeditation with Stephanie58. Meditation - A Moment With Your BreathIt's been a while, I know! I've been through some life transitions and now more than ever I've had to prioritize my meditation practice to endure the ups and downs.
Benefits arise with consistency, and it takes just 10 minutes of your time everyday to start building positive habits and long lasting change. I hope that you enjoy this meditation. Please rate it 5 stars to show your support!
I'm sending you all the love as we embark on a brand new year!
Also, check out my other podcast called Listening Well. Here, I share mo...2023-05-2613 minMeditation with Stephanie57. Meditation - Resting With The BreathI am currently knee deep in my self improvement/healing journey, whereby I am learning more and more around the origins of why I do the things I do, and essentially why I am super prone to self sabotage and disconnection! It has been an eye opening trip. But despite the therapies and the psychological intervention, one thing I can always rely on no matter in what mood state I am in, is the calming nature of my breath. I literally find refuge with my breath.
Even in those moments when I can't explain why I feel t...2023-05-2612 min
Meditation with Stephanie56. Meditating in the RainThis meditation was recorded when I was on my panchakarma retreat in Bali, and it just so happens that a heavy tropical storm rolled through around 4am, prompting me to wake up. I couldn't fall asleep so I thought I would take advantage of the rain and use it as an anchor for your meditation practice. Not only does the sound of rain sooth my nerves, but I love imagining myself playing or standing in the rain, washing away my sins AHEM* I mean stresses ;)
I hope you enjoy this meditation. Stay well!
Connect with...2023-05-2610 minMeditation with Stephanie55. Meditation - Meditating at DawnHello again from Ubud, Bali. I was up bright and early in anticipation for the peak part of my retreat, and since it was so wonderfully quiet and serene, I thought I'd share my practice with you.
There is limited talking in this meditation, so really take this time to get physically comfortable, and to bask in the silence.
This is the time for you to observe the sounds of your surroundings, and the ocean-like sounds of the ebb and flow of your breath.
Namaste, and have a wonderful day ahead!
Co...2023-05-2612 minMeditation with Stephanie54. Meditation - Visualising Your Most Special PlaceHello from Bali! I always seem to be recording meditations when I'm on this special island.
I was inspired to share a meditation that really allowed you to feel the healing powers of nature, even if you are contained in a concrete jungle. To really bring the elements and the serene qualities of a natural environment to life. I hope you enjoy this short meditation.
On another note, I've been silent lately because I have been working on my other short-form podcast called Listening Well! Please do take a look and give me feedback where y...2023-05-2609 min
Meditation with Stephanie53. Meditation - Finding Stillness Amidst The StormI know, it's been ages!
I haven't been slacking, I swear. I am launching a new podcast soon alongside this one, and until I have gotten my own flow going, I will keep up with my weekly meditations as best as I can. Events have also been pouring back to Singapore at a rapid pace, and I am struggling to find time to tend to my own personal projects!
It seems like it's been a whirlwind of a time for everyone, really. So much happening and so fast, that I hope everyone is remembering to...2023-05-2610 min
Meditation with Stephanie51. Meditation - Sitting Like A MountainI have never felt more alive than I do when I rest on top of a mountain. That moment when you get to the peak, exhausted yet exhilarated. Feeling expansive yet so small. The fact that it's more about the arduous journey towards the peak than the actual time spent at the summit itself.
I've summited many peaks across the world and I must say it's one of those things that I do on a yearly basis. It's almost like my soul needs to be reminded of how small I am. I need to be reminded that there are forces g...2023-05-2614 min
Meditation with Stephanie50. Meditation - Connecting You Closer To NatureHello from Selat, Bali! Man, it feels so good to be back on the Island of the Gods. And just to travel, period. I have truly missed this special place. Brad and I decided to go off the beaten path this trip, and stay in an area in Bali that is more authentic, untainted with the greed tourism brings. The hearts of the people on this side of the island are just so pure and beautiful. My kinda place. We are lodged in this eco-friendly bamboo home that was created with the intention to bring you closer to nature...2023-05-2611 minMeditation with Stephanie49. Reflection - Being vs. DoingIn this episode, I reflect briefly on what the yin and yang energies mean to me. But most importantly, to encourage everyone to continuously check in with yourself, to find out what type of energy you need to hone more of in that particular day. One is not better than the other. Doing is not better than being, and vice versa. But if we take that moment to pause and really check in and listen to our bodies, we can decide - hmmm... I'm on holiday and I'm a lazy f*ck, maybe a functional training session is best...2023-05-2606 minMeditation with Stephanie48. Meditation - A Metta Practice for Ukraine"Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive." -Dalai Lama
I often wonder what goes on in the hearts and minds of those in the position of immense power. How disconnected they must feel with those around them and with everyone in the world. Compassion and kindness sometimes has to be cultivated, and so I thought it pertinent to share a metta practice dedicated to those suffering in the world at this moment.
Metta is the pali word for kindness towards others. In this meditation you will be asked to share your own love and kindness...2023-05-2618 minMeditation with Stephanie47. Reflection - The Power Of PausingA small word packed with so much power. In this episode, I reflect on the ways pausing can make a huge impact on our lives on both a macroscopic point of view (appreciation of beauty and nature), to a microscopic point of view (watching our emotions and how we react).
Sending you love!2023-05-2608 minMeditation with Stephanie46. Meditation - Visualising The SpineThe curvature of the spine is one that I find so soothing to visualize when I sit. The subtle ways the spine moves when you breathe in and out make the spine an effective anchor for your attention. In this meditation, we will bring focus to the spine, and observe the ways the breath impacts the movement of the spine. If you are working with a misaligned spine or scoliosis, this meditation can help bring a sense of ease if you feel any pain. Enjoy!
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Listening Well Po...2023-05-2608 minMeditation with Stephanie45. Reflection - Massaging The Body From WithinOkay so episode is one that is not so much centered around a mindfulness practice, but more related to your well-being on how to increase circulation of blood/energy/qi/prana in the body, using yoga (in my case, yin yoga), and the breath.
In this episode I relay the ways I use an enhanced breath in my yoga practice to create a massage-like effect on my body. When I come into a long-held posture, and breathe from a place of intention, I feel my body receiving a massage from the inside, out. It's wonderful! Body scans have the similar...2023-05-2609 minMeditation with Stephanie44. Guided Meditation - A Meditation For When It's RainingThe rain creates a perfect setting for meditation. Not only are we naturally more introspective and internal, but the sounds of rain are just so nourishing. So comforting. The pitter patter of the raindrops allows for a wonderful focus of our attention, and we can even go further to visualise the rain washing away the stressors that are held on the surfaces of our being! I hope that you find a little more calm over the next few rainy days, and that everyone stays dry, and well. Sending love.
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Website | Instagram | LinkedIn2023-05-2609 minMeditation with Stephanie42. Reflection - 3 Tips to Maintain Balance During CNYHuat Ah! Happy Lunar New Year where we celebrate the year of the Tiger! For those of you who celebrate, you'll know that it's all about wishing everyone a prosperous new year and all the luck in the world. You may also experience an overwhelming flurry of questions from your elders regarding your life, relationship status, is a baby in the works, what is your career status, have you gotten a promotion?, why did you break up!, etc etc IT'S A LOT!
In this episode I share 3 simple reminders to keep your new year balanced and to avoid overwhelming the m...2023-05-2607 minMeditation with Stephanie43. Guided Meditation - Breath RetentionBreathe less to live longer!!! It is a common fact that slowing the breath down allows for a more steady heart rate, which in turn creates a cascading effect of your CO2 and O2 levels in the body. Taking slower, longer breaths allows you to feel more at ease and connected to your body. This is a simple breath retention practice that encourages you to find the edges that feel workable for you. Focus less on "holding" and "contracting," and instead relate to this idea of "pausing.". To feel that brief moment of stillness as you hold the breath...2023-05-2607 minMeditation with Stephanie41. Guided Meditation - A Simple 5 Minute SitA short meditation to connect to your body and breath, and a good one if you're feeling rushed today! This meditation brings a grounded energy into your day, and can be done anywhere you are! Enjoy, and I hope you're having a fantastic start to your week!
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Website | Instagram2023-05-2605 minMeditation with Stephanie40. Reflection - Anchors To Use For MeditationAhhhh our home base. If I were to sum up the experience of meditation it would be the process of strengthening your muscle of awareness by coming back to your anchor again and again. The same way our physical body builds muscle through the repetition of movement, so too does our ability to find the HERE AND NOW become easier with consistent practice.
In this short episode I talk through a few anchors that have worked for me, specifically those of sound, body, and breath. These are generally the most common anchors people find helpful, and remember, the fun part...2023-05-2608 minMeditation with Stephanie39. Guided Meditation - Finding Your Rib Cage BreathOne of the most insightful nuggets of insight I learned in my recent prenatal/postpartum yoga teacher training, was the emphasis on activating the diaphragm by emphasizing a deeper, fuller rib cage breath. For years, I have placed emphasis on "deep belly breathing" to allow my students to bring awareness beyond the chest and feeling the expansion in the belly. However, by bringing more emphasis on the inhalation around the rib cage and really feeling the ways the breath expands in all directions, I find that the belly naturally softens, and the breath can be felt around the back and...2023-05-2608 minMeditation with Stephanie38. Guided Meditation - Melting Away Tension (Body Scan)In my own personal practice, I often visualize the tense areas of my bodies as these blocks of ice, and through the power of my breath (in particular the relaxing nature of the exhalation), I imagine this solid block of ice that is my body thawing itself to water, and then with continuous concentration and visualization, I often go a step further and imagine the water evaporating into gas. It's a very helpful visualization introduced to me initially by Tara Brach through her healing meditations.
I hope you find this meditation soothing to your body, mind, and soul.
Sending you lo...2023-05-2611 minMeditation with Stephanie37. Reflection - Becoming A Student Again"Beginners mindset" is a concept often encouraged when exploring avenues of your own industry or topic, for it is the hubris in thinking you know about yourself or your subject that paves way for the inevitable discovery that in fact maybe, just maybe, you don't know that much.
The same applies to the relationship you have with your own movement practice and your body. In my case, my body had to become vulnerable again to spark the curiosity of my body, something I have taken for granted. I would move through my yoga practice with an air of expectation. After a...2023-05-2604 min
Meditation with Stephanie36. Guided Meditation - Meditating with COVIDWell, what a great way to bring in the new year! After dodging COVID for about 9 days since one family member brought it home, it has made it's way into my system. While there is a sense of relief with the fact that the "fear of not trying to catch it" has gone, it doesn't mean this doesn't suck. It does. But I woke up today doing a short practice and thought I'd share it with you.
This meditation is for those who are currently experiencing COVID or COVID-like symptoms, or if you generally just feel a bit cruddy. Find a...2023-05-2609 minMeditation with Stephanie35. Guided Meditation - Psychic Alternate Nostril BreathingThis is a fantastic technique introduced by my first yoga and meditation teacher, Amber Sawyer phD. She shared this technique during the 85 hour prenatal/postpartum yoga teacher training I participated in and I found it so rewarding! Implementing visualisation in your practice can be so beneficial, and I never thought that it could be applied to one of the most popular breathing exercises in the yoga practice.
Find a quiet place, and enjoy the practice! Thanks for listening :)2023-05-2610 minMeditation with Stephanie34. Reflection - Tips to Starting a Meditation PracticeSo this is the first episode of my Musings aspect to my podcast! I just want to make it clear that I am sharing my own thoughts on topics I feel are important, and that you can adopt or receive anything that works for you. If I do share facts moving forward, I will make sure to site them accordingly.
In this short episode I talk about different tips to start a meditation practice. Starting small, finding a comfortable place, and wearing the right clothing are just a few of the things I discuss. Those that seem palatable for a...2023-05-2606 minMeditation with StephanieGuided Meditation - A Science-Based Gratitude PracticeMerry Christmas friends!
This Gratitude Practice is one that is quite different from ones I've shared previously or that you may have seen elsewhere. Usually, gratitude practices ask us to bring to mind or write down items that you are grateful for. There is a real thought process that goes into it. But according to Andrew Huberman (Neuroscientist and ophthalmologist at Stanford University), you can't fake gratitude!
I recently finished the episode on gratitude (Episode 47) on the Huberman Lab podcast, and it was super insightful! For those who wish to understand more about the neurobiology of gratitude and the physical/m...2023-05-2612 minMeditation with Stephanie33. Guided Meditation - Finding Refuge with your BreathBrrrrrr!! Sending hello from a chilly England! I have invested in a new mic and there is no noise in this neighbourhood I am in and am so stoked about the quality of audio on this episode!!!
Enjoy this meditation as I guide you towards better breath awareness. Have a wonderful Christmas, and happy holidays!!2023-05-2608 minMeditation with Stephanie32. Guided Meditation - Normalizing our Uncomfortable EmotionsIt's quite the time to be alive, hey? With what feels like a whole new wave of fear, we are back here again with the Transformers Variant. Our world is still living under this blanket of the suffocating unknown, and once again we are kept on our toes. I've been quite contracted lately as I had to change my travel plans to Europe this winter season, but have tried to keep calm in the midst through my practice. This brief RAIN practice will allow us to sit with the uncomfortable emotions we hold, and inquire of ways to try to...2023-05-2610 minMeditation with Stephanie31. Guided Meditation - Reflecting on our Inner Weather SystemThis meditation goes beyond the peripheries of observing the breath, and allows us the chance to ruminate on our emotional body. By tuning inwards and acknowledging the states that are within us, we are less likely to react to them when they become more intense. It's also completely normal to feel numb or emotion-less if this happens to you! Neutrality is perfectly normal. Enjoy!2023-05-2611 minMeditation with Stephanie30. Guided Meditation - Moving from Outer to Inner AwarenessThere are times when I sit for meditation, that tapping into my environment and the sounds around me first allows me to connect to my breath and bodily awareness. There are other times when I find it more resourceful to tune into my breath and body FIRST before expanding my awareness to the environment and what's around me.
This gentle meditation will allow you to move from the awareness in the environment, before zooming in closer towards the awareness of breath and body, followed by the acknowledgement of our feelings and ultimately our thoughts.2023-05-2610 minMeditation with Stephanie29. Guided Meditation - Resting with the BreathA calming meditation to connect yourself to Body and Breath for attention and ease.2023-05-2606 minMeditation with Stephanie28. Guided Meditation - Regulate (with the Breath, not Nate Dogg)So thanks to the influence of my partner I have become a huge fan of Andrew Huberman. He is a neuroscientist professor at Stanford and his episodes (which are more like lectures) are not for the faint hearted. You like, actually have to pay attention. But he's kinda cute and his voice doesn't annoy me PLUS he is ridiculously smart which all contributes to my fan-girling.
I am particularly engaged and interested in the episodes on the nervous system and how to regulate it. This means first tuning into your body to figure out what you need to create more...2023-05-2611 minMeditation with Stephanie27. Guided Meditation - Working with Pain and Discomfort in the BodySo I threw out my back the other day. Don't ask. But a week after my 33rd birthday it definitely made me feel old. Anyway - I have trouble moving and it made me ponder on what it was like to live and work with pain and discomfort. We often try to resist or complain about the pain (as experienced first hand), but the moment I quietened down and really observed what was happening inside me, when I really just sat WITH the pain, I noticed it transformed. At one point it actually moved across to the other side of...2023-05-2611 minMeditation with Stephanie52. Meditation - Single Nostril BreathingIn this meditation, we move through a single nostril breathing exercise with the emphasis on really relaxing both sides of the body. When we think of our body in two parts, right side and left side, we can narrow our attention and drop into the softening of the body with more focus. This breathing exercise will leave you feeling balanced, and allows you to breathe with more ease throughout the day. If you love these meditations, show your support at https://www.patreon.com/meditationwithstephanie.2023-05-2619 minMeditation with Stephanie16. Mindfulness - A Self Forgiveness MeditationOooooosh! We go deep on this one. "Don't push anyone out of your heart, including yourself." I love this. When we forgive ourselves and others, we dissolve the protective armoring of the heart. Ones that keep us tight and closed. There is freedom with forgiveness, and we must forgive ourselves in order to shed light to our intrinsic goodness. If you are in the grasp of self blame and self judgement, this one might be one that soothes you.
If you love these meditations, show your support at https://www.patreon.com/meditationwithstephanie.2023-05-2617 minMeditation with Stephanie15. Meditation - Being with Breath and BodyAhhhh the breath and body. Two anchors that can be tapped into at any given moment. The breath is always with us, so when we are caught in a flurry we can always pause and take those 3 nurturing breaths. And there are always sensations in the body if we slow down and listen. This is a very simple practice, but a powerful one!
If you love these meditations, show your support at https://www.patreon.com/meditationwithstephanie.2023-05-2618 minMeditation with Stephanie14. Meditation - Walking MeditationThere are a few postures we can assume when approaching a practice. The first and most commonly used posture is the seated position, but we can also meditate lying down, in a standing position, and also walking! I love this practice because there really is a sense of embodiment when we walk slowly with at/intention. The slower we go, the more we know.
Thich Nhat Hahn uses the image of an empress or emperor taking a stroll in the garden, where there is a sense of dignity and graciousness. Another image he likes to use is with each step, y...2023-05-2613 minMeditation with Stephanie13. Meditation - A Little Bit of HummingOne of my faves! The technique of humming stems back to the Tibetan tradition of deep, monotonous chanting, where the ongoing vibration allows the mind to come into a deeper state of presence and calm. As we move through the humming, we think of our bodies as a hollow instrument, allowing our own vibration to bring ease into the face, and calm the system down altogether. It's also a fantastic meditation to warm up our vocal chords, and can be practiced wherever, whenever. Before a big presentation, on a bus, on a plane. Wherever. Enjoy!
If you love these meditations...2023-05-2619 minMeditation with Stephanie12. Breathing - Single Nostril BreathingCarving out time for your breathing exercises is crucial when it comes to monitoring stress levels, as it helps with balancing out the nervous system. By constricting one nostril at a time, we encourage the body to breathe deeper and fuller. This in turn not only enhances the quality of your breath, but you will leave feeling a sense of calmness in the mind.
If you love these meditations, show your support at https://www.patreon.com/meditationwithstephanie.2023-05-2621 minMeditation with Stephanie11. Meditation - Sitting in the Eye of the StormThis is a simple meditation. Where we take a few moments to settle our attention, opening up again and again into the moment. Trying our best to sit in the eye of the storm despite the chaos around.
If you love these meditations, show your support at https://www.patreon.com/meditationwithstephanie.2023-05-2619 minMeditation with Stephanie9. Meditation - Mindfulness of EmotionsOne of the reasons why I decided to embark on this path of mindfulness was to have a better relationship with my emotions. To find more resources to deal with the ways I react to the stimulus that comes my way. To increase the moment of PAUSE so I can respond from a more wise place. By acknowledging what the emotions are as you sit, we strengthen our witnessing body, and thus become less wrapped up in what comes our way.
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our...2023-05-2619 minMeditation with Stephanie8. Meditation - Saying YES to our momentsOne of the most valuable lessons my meditation teach Tara Brach has taught me, is the tool of saying YES to all feelings that arise. Pleasant, unpleasant, and neutral. Of course it's easy to say yes to our pleasant moments (although sometimes the yes manifests into greed and wanting), but we find it more challenging to say yes to the moments that aren't so easy to work with. The core to cultivating self compassion, is to say YES to our moments that we tend to naturally push away and judge. When we give ourselves the opportunity to allow the emotion...2023-05-2619 minMeditation with Stephanie7. Meditation - Noting What We FeelHow often do go about your days with an "I" mentality? I am stressed, I am hungry, I am angry, I am frustrated. The "I" perspective immediately puts us in a state of flurry, causing us to take things personally more often. If we disassociate from the "I" and notice the feelings and emotions as they are, a separate entity, we tend to not be so wrapped up in the whirlwind that we often find ourselves in due to the thought. By just labeling the emotion as it is, "this is hunger," or "anger anger," "this is planning," we step...2023-05-2618 minMeditation with Stephanie6. Meditation - A Midweek ReflectionIt's Wednesday. The mid point of our working week, and a great opportunity to pause and reflect on the days of the week that have just past, and also to reflect on what we wish to embody for the remaining days of our work week. When we move through this reflection, notice when you are in your list-making, organizing, rational mind. While there is no need to beat yourself up if your mind is flurried during this meditation, see if you can drop into the body and sense feeling tones of the week that just past, and also how you...2023-05-2619 minMeditation with Stephanie5. Meditation - Using Sound as an AnchorThe breath is often the anchor that is most commonly used when we meditate. And this makes sense. The breath is always with us, and at any point we can ground ourselves by taking those three deep breaths that are often glorified. Another anchor that can be nurturing, especially when we are in a state of flurry, is sound. Whether you are on a walk, or commuting to work on a train or bus, taking a few moments to zone out and widen your senses to observe all sounds, both near and far, can bring you closer into the moment...2023-05-2619 minMeditation with Stephanie10. Meditation - Becoming Intimate with the BreathThe breath generally has four parts to it. The in breath, pause, out breath, followed by another pause. We can notice each part as a whole, or we can zoom in further to really become intimate with the beginning, middle, and end of the in breath, and vice versa with the out breath. Zooming in to each part of the breath allows ourselves to hone presence on a deeper level, showing us just how nurturing the breath can be.
If you love these meditations, show your support at https://www.patreon.com/meditationwithstephanie.2023-05-2620 minMeditation with Stephanie4. Meditation - A Loving Kindness PracticeWe are living in a time where pain is prevalent, and whole communities and societies are enduring suffering so many of us cannot fathom. From war and famine, to disease, there is a sense of helplessness and despair many of us feel. While there are ways to contribute and relieve this suffering (such as money donations, supplies etc), we can also energetically contribute to the healing of our world through the practice of kindness.
"Kindness is the water for humanity. Without it, we dry up." - Ruth King. We first start by practicing kindness to our loved ones, then ourselves...2023-05-2619 minMeditation with Stephanie3. Meditation - Gibberish and a Mindfulness PracticeSo this episode starts kinda weird. I introduce Gibberish, a fantastic preparatory technique that allows the practitioner to prepare themselves physically and mentally for a meditation practice. Gibberish uses nonsensical sounds and bodily movement to clear the "noise in our head" which allows for more presence and spaciousness during the meditation.
My advice would be to let go of the egoic walls that protect us, and instead commit fully to the technique, despite how odd you may appear to look. Just let go!
For more visual cues on how Gibberish should be performed, research Gibberish Meditation on Google.
If you...2023-05-2621 minMeditation with Stephanie2. Meditation - The Simplicity of this MomentA simple meditation for those who wish to take a pause in their lives. Whether you use the breath as an anchor, or even sound, the art of coming back repeatedly into this moment is what inevitably builds resilience in our minds.
If you love these meditations, show your support at https://www.patreon.com/meditationwithstephanie.2023-05-2619 min
Curito ConnectsWatering Seeds of Compassion Steph BovisJenn speaks to Singapore-based yin yoga, meditation teacher, host, and voice-over artist Steph Bovis. We talk about navigating career changes and how all your experiences at the end of the day sum up to what you do. How accumulating emotions and energy results in an awakening period where some of us go on our eat, pray, love journey to acknowledge and nourish ourselves. Why finding space to work on self-love and self-compassion is key in our growth and being a kinder human being. Steph also walks us through the RAIN meditation technique by Tara Brach where she encourages people...2021-12-2639 minMeditation with Stephanie1. Meditation - Breath RetentionIn this episode we follow the counting of 4-2-6-2 (Inhale for 4 beats, hold for 2, exhale for 6 beats, hold again for 2).
Breath retention is a fantastic way to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, and a great tool to access if you notice your stress systems start to flurry.
If you love these meditations, show your support at https://www.patreon.com/meditationwithstephanie.2021-05-1721 min
Be SpookedKiss of a VampireWe're at our most vulnerable when we're asleep... even more so if you're having an operation... if you wake up while your body is still under, you might be spooked Performed by Jorjeana Marie, Stephanie Bovis, and Kenn Delbridge Written & Produced by Kenn Delbridge Mixed at SPLiCE StudiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-01-2705 min
Be SpookedHappy Death DayA man with a secret has to contend with his virtual assistant who knows too much, and has no idea when she's gone too far... Artificial Intelligence Isn’t Perfect… Yet… So if you let it run your life, you might be spooked. Performed by Stephanie Bovis & Kenn Delbridge Written & Produced by Kenn DelbridgeSound Design and Mix at SPLiCE StudiosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-11-1904 min