Aiglon Meditation Podcast

Aiglon College
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Aiglon College is an international boarding school in the Swiss Alps. Its unique morning assembly, Meditation, has been an integral part of the school since 1949. This podcast includes recordings of contemporary meditations and archived content. Some live meditations also use external video content; audio is included where possible.

  1. Mar 26

    ''On the perception of time and creating meaningful experiences'' | 1 Dec. 2025

    In this episode, Year 13 student Cici encourages the community to create meaningful experiences by trying new activities, engaging with different people, and embracing challenges to enrich their lives and slow the perception of time.

  2. Mar 26

    ''Scholarship Challenge: A Summit of Service | 16 Feb. 2026''

    Kanyi Maina (Alpina, 2006), along with Aiglon College staff members, Kirsty Matthews and Andy Croft, embarked on a five-day trek for Kanyi’s 40th birthday, raising funds for the Starehe Boys’ and Girls’ Centre Endowment Fund and the Scholarship Programme. We are proud to share that every member of the team successfully reached the summit!  This mission was about much more than the climb itself. It was a celebration of twenty-eight years of partnership, a bond that holds a significant place in the hearts of the Aiglon community, and supporting endowed scholarships at the Starehe Boys’ and Girls’ Schools.

  3. 11/19/2025

    ''On embracing vulnerability | 5 Sept. 2025''

    In this episode, Deputy School Director Tom Hadcroft emphasises the importance of embracing vulnerability as a natural human reaction and encourages kindness within the community. The episode highlights how authenticity and emotional openness can foster better connections and support among individuals.

  4. 08/26/2025

    ''75th Anniversary Meditation by Todd Barbey (Clairmont, 1967) | 24 Aug. 2025''

    In this special meditation marking Aiglon's 75th Anniversary, alumnus Todd Barbey offers reflections on his journey—from moving to Switzerland and joining the school to graduating and exploring the search for meaning and purpose. Todd delves into themes of faith, forgiveness, and healing for both ourselves and our world.

  5. 04/30/2025

    ''On building empathy and awareness of other people's perspectives | 24 Jan. 2025''

    Steve Saunders, Head of Geography at Aiglon, reminds us to build empathy and find a human in others as well as highlights that awareness of other people's perspectives is a skill we can all work on.

  6. 02/20/2025

    ''A reflection on cultivating common ground and building connections | 20 Jan. 2025''

    Ashley Norton, AV Services Manager at Aiglon, shares a personal anecdote from his time at school and reminds us about the importance of cultivating common ground and that every connection one can make across a social or cultural divide, however small, helps lessen the potential of violence in the world.

  7. 02/06/2025

    ''On spreading kindness: Even the smallest act can be a spark lighting the way for others'' | 15 Nov. 2024

    Year 13 student, Kinley, reflects on compassion, gratitude and reminds us that ''kindness, however small, can really have a profound impact''.

  8. 02/05/2025

    ''Cultivating an attitude of gratitude'' | 13 Jan. 2025

    In this meditation, Mike Cornish, Service and Spiritual Life Leader and Independent Listener at Aiglon College, discusses how we can become resilient and shares practical tools to start nurturing an attitude of gratitude today.

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Aiglon College is an international boarding school in the Swiss Alps. Its unique morning assembly, Meditation, has been an integral part of the school since 1949. This podcast includes recordings of contemporary meditations and archived content. Some live meditations also use external video content; audio is included where possible.

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  • Creator
    Aiglon College
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Aiglon College
  • Show Website
    Aiglon Meditation Podcast