Calm & Senses Guided Meditations Calm & Senses

Winter can be a challenge to navigate; the cold, dark days and less light picking up our spirits and warming us. As the winter solstice (December 21) marks the shortest day/longest night of the year, it also marks a return, albeit gradual, to more light and more warmth. This winter meditation is designed to help loosen the hold of a cold, dark season and tap into the light and warmth within.SPOILER ALERT: You'll need a candle and a dark quiet room for this one, so prep in advance!...

Whether it's a power nap before a big event, some extra zzz's after a sleepless night, an indulgent afternoon or a necessity for maintaining your energy levels, napping is a special kind of sleep. There are many benefits to a short nap and this meditation is intended to help you maximize the 20 or 30 minutes you have set aside to restore and refuel yourself.So get comfy so we can power down to power up!Support the Show.Thanks for listening to Calm & Senses. You can find us on Instagr...

Spring is a time of new beginnings. We clear away the weight of the winter and feel lighter as warmer temperatures, longer days and more sunlight become the norm. From a literal shedding of winter layers to the more figurative imagery of nature in bloom, it's hard not to feel something shift within us when the seasons change.This feeling can manifest in actions as well - spring cleaning - a clearing away of the clutter from seasons past to create space; of ridding ourselves of somet...

Everything starts with the breath.Mindful breathing meditation is a foundational practice that helps you train your awareness, reduce your stress response and cultivate calm.Paying attention on purpose, in the present moment and without judgement; these are the ingredients of some really important work within ourselves. It may look passive , but sitting still with your eyes closed, paying attention to your breath and noticing the physical sensations of breathing, is not passive at...

Waiting is a natural part of life and yet at times the impact of waiting can feel more acute than usual.We may be waiting to receive a phone call or an email, important news or results. Maybe we are waiting for a traffic light to change when we're in a hurry, waiting our turn in a long line, or for a bus to arrive or to board a plane and take off. There are countless scenarios of waiting and the act of waiting can create stress for many of us. This is a meditation to help us find o...

Self-love is about accepting all of us - even the parts of ourselves that we don’t always like: It’s about treating ourselves with kindness and respect even when things are not going well.This doesn’t mean that you have to always feel good about yourself. It can mean that when you are feeling down, angry, or disappointed, that the home base to which you return is a place of love and support. This guided meditation will dial up your self-compassion and our kinder inner voice. ...