A Mini Mindful Reset - Mindful Munch 116

What do we carry within us from the people who have touched our lives? Take a few moments to remember someone meaningful to you — someone whose love, kindness, wisdom or presence has helped shape who you are. Through gentle breathing and reflection, we'll explore how the gifts we receive continue to live through us, and how we can allow that love to move forward through our own thoughts, words and actions.A meditation inspired by Parashat Chayei Sarah and the question: **What lives on?**If this practice touches you, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who might appreciate it. I'd love to hear in the comments what you are carrying forward from someone you love.Join the AusLev WhatsApp group to receive invitations to our free Mindful Munch gatherings and stay connected with Jewish wisdom, mindfulness and practice:https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIhKkHPHIJlB1gKpm96Wgg?mode=gi_tWith love,Gilad

Why does a portion called *The Life of Sarah* begin with her death? What is it that truly lives on after someone is gone? Perhaps a life is measured not only by the years we live, but by the love we give, the people we touch, and the things we pass on. In this episode of Torah & Stillness, we explore the beautiful connection between loss, memory, love and new beginnings through Parashat Chayei Sarah.If this reflection touches you, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who might find meaning in it. I'd also love to hear your thoughts in the comments.Join the AusLev WhatsApp group to receive invitations to our sessions and stay connected with Jewish wisdom, mindfulness and practice:For the meditation for this session click here: https://youtu.be/MNGUxZXL9f0 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIhKkHPHIJlB1gKpm96Wgg?mode=gi_tWith love,Gilad

What if the love we've received from others never really leaves us, but continues to live within us?In this Mindful Munch session, we explore the practice of landing within ourselves and reconnecting with the inner serenity that is always available. Through gentle rhythmic breathing, sound, and guided reflection, we'll remember someone who has loved and supported us, and reconnect with the gifts they have cultivated within us.🌬️ Practise gentle, rhythmic resonance breathing💗 Remember someone who has loved and cherished you🌿 Reconnect with the qualities they've awakened in you🕊️ Allow love and serenity to flow through you and onward to othersA gentle invitation to pause, remember, receive, and perhaps pass a little of that love on.🌿 Mindful Munch is a weekly space for mindfulness, breath, and coming back to ourselves. You are welcome to join our WhatsApp group to receive links for free live sessions:https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIhKkHPHIJlB1gKpm96Wgg?mode=gi_tExplore AusLev Torah — mindfulness and breathwork connected to Jewish wisdom, bringing the Torah to the heart:https://www.youtube.com/@AusLevTorahBlessing of compassionate awareness.#MindfulMunch #Mindfulness #Breathwork #Meditation #InnerPeace #LoveAndMemory #ResonanceBreathing #Gratitude #Compassion

When was the last time you paused to notice the growth happening within you and around you?In this Mindful Munch session, Morag invites us to celebrate the season of new growth and reconnect with the natural cycles of life. Through resonance breathing and mindfulness, we'll make space to revitalise, release, and reconnect with the joy and creativity within us.🌱 Celebrate the cycles of growth and renewal🌬️ Explore resonance breathing to revitalise and release✨ Connect with your inner joy and creativity🧘 Gently meet whatever might be standing in the way of feeling fully aliveA moment to pause, breathe, and welcome the possibility of new growth.🌿 Mindful Munch is a weekly space for mindfulness, breath, and coming back to ourselves. You are welcome to join our WhatsApp group to receive links for free live sessions:https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIhKkHPHIJlB1gKpm96Wgg?mode=gi_tExplore AusLev Torah — mindfulness and breathwork connected to Jewish wisdom, bringing the Torah to the heart:https://www.youtube.com/@AusLevTorahBlessing of compassionate awareness.#MindfulMunch #Mindfulness #Breathwork #ResonanceBreathing #NewGrowth #Renewal #Creativity #Meditation

What if peace isn't found by calming the waves of the mind, but by discovering the stillness beneath them?In this Mindful Munch session, guided by Simon Hamilton, we explore how breathwork and gentle imagery can help us move beneath the surface of our busy minds and reconnect with a deeper sense of calm.🌬️ Use gentle, extended exhales to soften tension🌊 Explore the ocean as a metaphor for our inner experience🧘 Practise finding stillness, even when thoughts and emotions continue to moveA gentle invitation to slow down, let go, and discover the quiet space beneath the waves.🌿 Join our WhatsApp group to receive links for free live sessions:https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIhKkHPHIJlB1gKpm96Wgg?mode=gi_t🌿 Explore Simon Hamilton's offerings — Simon facilitates trauma-informed breathwork workshops supporting grounding, emotional awareness, and nervous system regulation.Find out more at Yoga Ocean, East Devonport:https://www.gemmaorourke.com/yoga-oceanExplore AusLev Torah — mindfulness and breathwork connected to Jewish wisdom, bringing the Torah to the heart:https://www.youtube.com/@AusLevTorahBlessing of compassionate awareness.#MindfulMunch #Mindfulness #Breathwork #Meditation #InnerStillness #GuidedMeditation #FindingCalm

The Embodied Breath | Mindful MunchWhat if your mind is not just in your head, but connected to your whole body?In this Mindful Munch session, we explore how the breath can help us connect mind and body, gently guide our attention, and become more aware of our inner experience.🌬️ Connect with the natural rhythm of your breath 🌿 Explore subtle sensations throughout the body 🧘 Practise presence, curiosity, and non-judgmental awarenessA gentle invitation to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with yourself.🌿 Join our WhatsApp group to receive links for free live sessions: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIhKkHPHIJlB1gKpm96Wgg?mode=gi_t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIhKkHPHIJlB1gKpm96Wgg?mode=gi_t\&utm_source=chatgpt.com)🌿 Explore Simon Hamilton’s offerings — Simon facilitates trauma-informed breathwork workshops to support grounding, emotional awareness, and nervous system regulation. Find out more about his breathwork workshops at Yoga Ocean, East Devonport. You can also explore Simon’s previous Mindful Munch sessions and guided meditationsExplore AusLev Torah — mindfulness and breathwork connected to Jewish wisdom, bringing the Torah to the heart: [https://www.youtube.com/@AusLevTorah](https://www.youtube.com/@AusLevTorah?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Blessing of compassionate awareness.\#MindfulMunch #Mindfulness #EmbodiedBreath #Breathwork #Meditation #BodyAwareness

What if every moment is an opportunity to begin again?In this Mindful Munch, recorded from Jerusalem, we explore the creation story in Genesis through mindfulness, breathwork, and open awareness. We practise noticing our thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judging them, and explore how the way we meet our experiences can shape what happens within us.🌬️ Breathe between heaven and earth🌱 Notice what is arising🕊️ Meet the present moment with openness and compassionMay this practice bring a little more presence and love into your day.🌿 Join the Mindful Munch WhatsApp group for links to our free live sessions:https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIhKkHPHIJlB1gKpm96Wgg?mode=gi_tExplore AusLev Torah — bringing the Torah to the heart:https://www.youtube.com/@AusLevTorah#MindfulMunch #Mindfulness #Breathwork #Meditation #Genesis #Bereishit #OpenAwareness #Presence

What changes when we stop trying to fix what we're experiencing — and simply learn to see it?This guided meditation is a practice in discernment inspired by Parashat Bereshit and the ancient movement of creation from chaos toward separation and clarity.Through breath, body awareness and gentle observation, we’ll explore the space between:thought and reality,feeling and action,what is happening — and the story we create around it.You don't need to change anything.Just pause.Notice.And see what becomes possible.🌿 This practice is part of Neshama Meditation, a journey of bringing Torah teachings into direct experience through mindfulness, meditation and breath. If you find this practice helpful:Like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who might benefit from it.🤍 Join the AusLev WhatsApp groupReceive invitations and links to our free live mindfulness, meditation and breathwork sessions.https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gz0R9Yv8Jc86x2GPdk4kky?mode=gi_t

What if the first step toward creating a different life isn't changing anything — but learning to see?At the very beginning of Genesis, something happens that can easily be overlooked.God separates Light from darkness. One thing from another. What might this ancient act of creation have to do with the way we experience our thoughts, emotions, relationships — and the choices we make?In this Torah & Stillness session, we explore Vayavdel — The Practice of Discernment. Below you can find a guided meditation to bring the teaching into direct experience :https://open.spotify.com/episode/4z7gzEGUtm9opNA7qZI2JD?si=sOrsLUxCS_qyCY1C1OJk-w A practice of pausing, seeing, and discovering what becomes possible when we create a little space between what happens and how we respond.If this practice speaks to you: Please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who might benefit from it. You’re also invited to join the AusLev WhatsApp group to receive links to our free live mindfulness, meditation and breathwork sessions.https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gz0R9Yv8Jc86x2GPdk4kky?mode=gi_tAusLevTorah • mindfulness • breath • meditationWhere Torah moves from the mind into the heart.

When was the last time you gave yourself a little space to simply pause and reset?In this Mindful Munch, we take a gentle mini break together — using the breath and awareness to move through the body and mind, like a little internal spring cleaning. 🧹🌬️ **Box Breathing** — a gentle 4/4/4/4 rhythm🌿 **Body Scan** — noticing what is present without needing to change it🧘 **Simply Be** — allowing the mind and body some space to recover🌱 **Reconnect** — opening our awareness to the natural world around usToday’s session is guided by **Morag**Come as you are. No experience needed.🌿 **Mindful Munch** is a weekly space for mindfulness, breath, and coming back to ourselves. You are welcome to join our WhatsApp group to get links for the free live session:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/KIhKkHPHIJlB1gKpm96Wgg?mode=gi_t]Also, you are welcome to check out Morag's beautiful web page here :https://moragporteous.com/With Love#MindfulMunch #Mindfulness #Breathwork #Meditation #BoxBreathing #BodyScan #MindfulLiving #NatureConnection