12 Minute Meditation: A Practice to Activate Your Vagus Nerve with Andres Gonzalez

This week, Elaine Smookler invites us to explore the Mountain Meditation, a practice aimed at grounding us in the present moment through an upright and dignified posture, reminiscent of a mountain's enduring presence. With Elaine's guidance, we will embody the mountain's steadfast calm amidst the swirling winds and shifting clouds of life. Alongside today's Mountain Meditation, we're thrilled to highlight the relaunch of Elaine Smookler's engaging video course, Get Started with Mindfulness. Perfect for beginners and those looking to deepen their practice, this lively course offers step-by-step guidance to help you love your life more, have more fun, and be more present in body and mind. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup.   Show Notes   Find more from Elaine Smookler here: Elaine Smookler on Mindful.org Elaine Smookler's Website   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing [email protected].  

This week, Nadene Cherry will guide us through practices uniquely tailored for moments when the world demands more than we might be ready to give. Imagine standing at the edge of a calm lake early in the morning, the world around you just waking up, and you're about to step into an important day filled with challenges and opportunities. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup.   Show Notes Find more from Nadene Cherry here: Nadene Cherry Website   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing [email protected].  

This week, Diana Hill invites us into a soothing space where we learn to embrace our uncomfortable feelings, much like finding shelter in a serene greenhouse while a storm rages outside. In this practice, guided by principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. Hill helps us turn toward our emotions—be it anxiety, stress, sadness, or anger—with the kind of tender attention you might give a fragile seedling needing nurture to grow. Diana is also offering 10 free copies of her new book The Self-Compassion Daily Journal: Let Go of Your Inner Critic and Embrace Who You Are with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to our listeners. If you’d like your own copy, head over to https://signups.mindful.org/book-giveaway-the-self-compassion-daily-journal-dr-diana-hill/ before May 15th to enter for a chance to win. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Diana Hill here: Diana Hill on Mindful.org Diana Hill’s Website Diana Hill on Youtube   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing [email protected].  

This week, Elaine Smookler invites us to explore how grief, a complex and often overwhelming emotion,  shows up in our thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. Through grounding exercises, Elaine helps us find a sense of stability and gently guides us to acknowledge our losses and meet the present with openness and resilience. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup.   Show Notes Find more from Elaine Smookler here: Elaine Smookler on Mindful.org Elaine Smookler's Website   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing [email protected].

This week, Carley Hauck introduces us to a simple yet profound meditation practice aimed at helping us navigate through the ups and downs of everyday life. In a world that feels increasingly complex and uncertain, Carley's guidance is like a gentle hand on the back, encouraging us to slow down and find calm amidst the chaos. She shows us how to face life's challenges with a kind and open heart, reminding us that it's okay to feel overwhelmed sometimes. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup.   Show Notes Find more from Carley Hauck here: Carley Hauck on Mindful.org Carley Hauck's Website And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing [email protected].

This week, Cara Bradley invites you on a meditation journey that starts in the familiar setting of your daily life:smack in the middle of the commotion, distractions, and obligations that often fill your hours.  . Imagine stepping off the noisy city street into a quiet courtyard, a space where the chaos begins to fade, and your breath becomes your guide to calmness and clarity. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup.   Show Notes   Find more from Cara Bradley here: Cara Bradley on Mindful.org Cara Bradley's Website And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing [email protected].

This week, join Kim Armstrong as she leads a gratitude visualization practice. This gentle meditation invites you to shift your gaze inward and discover the often-overlooked moments of joy and contentment that punctuate your day. Kim guides us to visualize the warm embrace of our morning coffee, the soft light of dawn, or the comfort of a familiar smile. By focusing on these simple yet profound experiences, we grow our capacity for gratitude, because we begin to realize we can appreciate everything from the mundane to the magnificent.   Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup.   Show Notes   Find more from Kim Armstrong here: Kim Armstrong on Mindful.org Space Between Youtube Channel Space Between And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing [email protected].

This week, join Nadene Cherry for a 12-minute meditation journey aimed at Cultivating Connection to Yourself and Beyond. Amid the rapid pace of everyday life, it's common to feel isolated, with our attention tightly focused on our personal experiences—our physical sensations, our thoughts, our emotions. Nadene's meditation offers a pathway to break down these walls, fostering a deep sense of connection and belonging that resonates with the values of inclusivity and unity.   Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup.   Show Notes   Find more from Nadene Cherry here: Nadene Cherry Website And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing [email protected].

This week, we join Nate Klemp, who will introduce us to a unique three-stage meditation practice aimed at broadening and deepening our understanding of our own minds. Picture your mind as a flashlight, narrowly focused on a single point. This practice, "From Flashlight to Floodlight," is about learning to widen that beam, shedding light on a much larger area.   Nate is also offering 20 free copies of his new book "Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World" to our listeners. This is a fantastic opportunity to delve deeper into mindfulness and expansion. To win a copy of Nate's new book, head over to https://signups.mindful.org/book-giveaway-open-by-nate-klemp/  before March 15th to enter for a chance to win. Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Nate Klemp here: Nate Klemp on Mindful.org Nate Klemp’s Website 80/80 Marriage   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing [email protected].

This week, join Kim Armstrong as she leads a practice called "Meditation for Challenging Emotions," similar to a lighthouse guiding ships through the stormy seas of the mind. This guided meditation offers a sanctuary for those seeking to confront and process difficult emotions with grace.   Stay curious, stay inspired. Join our community by signing up for our free newsletter, where we share compelling insights and actionable ideas to enrich your everyday life. Connect with us at mindful.org/signup. Show Notes Find more from Kim Armstrong here: Kim Armstrong on Mindful.org Space Between Youtube Channel Space Between   And more from Mindful here: More episodes of 12 Minute Meditation The Real Mindful Podcast   Let us know what you thought of this episode of 12 Minute Meditation by leaving a review or by emailing [email protected].