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The Luminous Pause meditation, poetry, some yoga and other short stories

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This podcast weaves together yoga-inspired meditations, soul-stirring poems, and evocative short stories to guide you inward. Whether you’re seeking rest, inspiration, or a moment of connection, each episode is a gentle invitation to pause, breathe, and explore the luminous depths within.


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In this episode, I read a poem by Persian lyric poet Hafiz. Tired of Speaking Sweetly is a translation by Daniel Ladinsky.
The 8 Acceptances

The 8 Acceptances

2024-01-2410:14

The 8 Acceptances is a meditation created by my teacher, Dr. Lorin Roche. We explore accepting and welcoming all of who we are.
Yukti Verses 54
Bhavana Meditation

Bhavana Meditation

2024-01-2010:24

In this practice we will call to mind qualities of life we wish to be infused with. Inspired by my teacher Dr. Lorin Roche.
Wild Geese by Mary Oliver
So Hum Meditation

So Hum Meditation

2024-01-1812:38

Mantra meditation that begins with Insight Verses 157-159 from The Radiance Sutras
pages 92-94 of John O Donohue’s book The Invisible Embrace Beauty
Poem
At The End of The Day: A Mirror of Questions is from John O’Donohue’s To Bless the Space Between Us
Loving Reminders for the Practice by Dr. Robyn L. Posin from the book Go Only as Fast as Your Slowest Part Feels Safe to Go.
Synchronizing movement with breath.
In this episode, I break down a few yoga poses, remind you to connect with your breath & read a peace quote.♡
In this meditation, we journey with images of pain. Pain can be a portal to awareness & presence. I read Sutra ~70~ from The Radiance Sutras by Dr. Lorin Roche (my meditation teacher). *this meditation may not be for everyone. some of the images/visualizations could be a trigger/activation.
Struggle, strength and transformation
Restorative Practice

Restorative Practice

2020-04-1717:20

Guided restorative shapes.
Mark Nepo is a poet and spiritual teacher. This excerpt is from his NY times #1 best seller The Book of Awakening.
Listening to poetry can be meditative and healing. Here I share one of my favorite Mary Oliver poems.
Listening to poetry can be meditative and healing. Here I share one of my favorite Mary Oliver poems.
Listening Meditation

Listening Meditation

2020-04-1306:50

Listen inside and out. Create calm and focus.
Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra

2020-03-2110:20

A 10 minute yoga nidra practice.
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