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The latest scientific research reveals that 12 minutes of meditation a day yields benefits like increased attention, focus, creativity, calm, resilience and compassion. Start your 12-minute sit with guided meditations from today’s leading mindfulness experts, brought to you by Mindful. With a new mindfulness meditation each week, 12 Minute Meditation invites you to bring the benefits of mindfulness to daily life.

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The latest scientific research reveals that 12 minutes of meditation a day yields benefits like increased attention, focus, creativity, calm, resilience and compassion. Start your 12-minute sit with guided meditations from today’s leading mindfulness experts, brought to you by Mindful. With a new mindfulness meditation each week, 12 Minute Meditation invites you to bring the benefits of mindfulness to daily life.

    A 12-Minute Meditation on Mindful Journaling with Stephanie Domet

    A 12-Minute Meditation on Mindful Journaling with Stephanie Domet

    This week, Stephanie Domet invites us to explore a mindful journaling practice. With the launch of our new Mindful Living Journal, this meditation serves as a perfect companion to deepen your reflective journey.
     
    In this guided meditation, you’ll connect with your senses in a real or imagined setting. What do you hear? What do you smell? Feel the emotional content of the space. Mindful journaling empowers you to connect deeply with yourself and the present moment. In just a few minutes each day, it offers a sanctuary where you can slow down, center your thoughts, and nurture your inner calm. This practice is a compassionate space for self-exploration, helping you to process emotions, gain clarity, and cultivate gratitude.
     
    To celebrate the launch, we're offering a special discount for our podcast listeners. Use the code 12MINUTEMEDITATION at checkout to receive 15% off your purchase. Visit mindful.org/journal  to get your Mindful Living Journal today.
     
    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 Stephanie Domet here:
    Stephanie Domet on Mindful.org
    AfterWords Literary Festival
    Stephanie Domet's Website



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    • 13 min
    A 12-Minute Meditation on Abundance in Nature with Mark Coleman

    A 12-Minute Meditation on Abundance in Nature with Mark Coleman

    This week, Mark Coleman guides us in a 12-minute meditation on abundance in nature, an invitation to immerse ourselves in the beauty and generosity of the natural world. As spring graces the northern hemisphere, the call to connect with nature becomes ever more inviting. Mark poses a question that resonates deeply: How can we translate our knowledge of nature's benefits into a practice that nurtures and sustains us?

    Discover the essence of mindfulness with Mindful.org's "How to Meditate" page. Whether you're new to meditation or seeking a return to its roots, our resources cater to all levels of experience. Dive into techniques and insights to nurture your practice and cultivate presence, clarity, and inner peace. Best of all, these resources are completely free. Plus, by adding your email to the sign-up form on the page, you'll receive a complimentary email series covering the basics of meditation. Start your journey to mindfulness at mindful.org/howtomeditate/.
     
    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.
     
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    Find more from Mark Coleman here:
    Mark Coleman on Mindful.org
    Mark Coleman on Mindfulness.com
    Mark Coleman's Website



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    • 17 min
    A 12-Minute Meditation for Navigating Grief Anniversaries with Elaine Smookler

    A 12-Minute Meditation for Navigating Grief Anniversaries with Elaine Smookler

    This week, Elaine Smookler invites us to explore A Meditation for Navigating Grief Anniversaries, a practice that gently supports us in honoring and processing our feelings during these tender times. Grief anniversaries often bring a resurgence of emotions and memories, some of which can be painful and difficult to manage. This meditation creates a compassionate space where you can acknowledge these feelings without judgment, fostering a sense of acceptance and self-compassion.
     
    Alongside today's Navigating Grief  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



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    • 14 min
    A 12-Minute Meditation for Self-Compassion and Loving-Kindness with Melli O’Brien

    A 12-Minute Meditation for Self-Compassion and Loving-Kindness with Melli O’Brien

    This week, Melli O’Brien invites us to immerse ourselves in a Self-Compassion and Loving-Kindness meditation, a practice designed to soothe the nervous system and cultivate self-compassion through deep relaxation and warm, gentle affirmations. Under Melli's guidance, we will begin by settling into a comfortable posture, releasing tension, and focusing on mindful breathing to ground ourselves in the present moment.
     
    Alongside today's meditation, we're excited to announce the upcoming launch of Melli’s Mindful Eating Course on Mindful.org. This 7-session audio course will teach you how to use mindfulness-based skills to give you a more healthy, enjoyable, and empowered  relationship with both food and with your body in just 15 minutes a day.
     
    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 Melli O’Brien here:
    Melli O'Brien on Mindfulness.com
    Melli O'Brien's Website



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    • 14 min
    A 12-Minute Meditation for Cultivating Compassion in Racial Awareness with Tovi Scruggs-Hussein

    A 12-Minute Meditation for Cultivating Compassion in Racial Awareness with Tovi Scruggs-Hussein

    This week, Tovi Scruggs-Hussein invites us on a transformative journey through mindfulness aimed at racial healing and understanding our deep-seated biases. Through her guided meditation, we delve into the roots of implicit biases—those "carefully taught" lessons of childhood that subtly shape our attitudes and behaviors towards others. Tovi's approach fosters an environment of introspection and forgiveness, encouraging us to reflect on these ingrained prejudices and the impact they have on our interactions and societal structures.

    This meditation is a key part of our Racial Healing Series, guided by Tovi. This series offers a space for reflection, vulnerability, and learning, aimed at dismantling racism through emotional intelligence and cultural humility. Each session, including today's, builds on mindfulness techniques to explore race and racism, fostering deep, systemic change through personal and collective healing. Join us as we navigate these critical topics with compassion and awareness, striving for a more inclusive and healed society.
    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 Tovi Scruggs-Hussein here:
    Tovi Scruggs-Hussein on Mindful.org
    Tici'ess
    Racial Healing Allies



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    • 17 min
    A 12-Minute Meditation for Embracing Your Inner Mountain with Elaine Smookler

    A 12-Minute Meditation for Embracing Your Inner Mountain with Elaine Smookler

    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 yourwords@mindful.org.
     

    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
189 Ratings

189 Ratings

bills34 ,

Some good, some not so much

Really just depends on the week. Some of the experts are better than others, some are just better in an audio-only medium.

KMick202211 ,

every saturday morning

this is how I built a meditation practice — I know I have 12 minutes on saturday mornings, and this is what I listen to. I have found many different

Laurie …. ,

Amazing

I’m so grateful to have found these podcasts! I started listening in bed before sleep and now I’m adding to my morning routine. Whatever my heart and mind need, there is a 12 minute meditation.

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