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Mindful 180

Mindful 180

Author: Joy Rains

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Welcome to Mindful 180, hosted by speaker and author Joy Rains. This podcast is tailored for the beginning meditator, with clear instructions and meditation techniques that are simple to practice. Joy teaches “restorative meditation,” which blends mindfulness concepts from different traditions and can help restore the mind to a balanced state.

Each episode begins with a brief introduction, followed by a guided meditation or visualization. Mindful 180 will cover topics such as relaxation, stress relief, present moment awareness, positive thinking, mindfulness in daily living, healing, visualization, affirmations, well-being, compassion, gratitude, peacefulness, and more.

If you find value in this program, please consider sharing on social media or making a donation via PayPal to joyrains180@gmail.com.

Please note: The content on this podcast is not intended as medical advice and may not be suitable for everyone. Please check with your health care provider before implementing any changes in your lifestyle habits. Meditation should not be done while driving or while engaged in any activity that requires your attention.

Mindful 180 is brought to you by Whole Earth Press, a small publishing company dedicated to offering publications that can help heal the whole person, whole communities, and the whole earth.
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Announcement

Announcement

2022-02-2800:22

After more than two years, Mindful 180 is going on hiatus. I hope that you'll continue to listen to your favorite episodes and I hope that they'll bring you many mindful moments.
Learn to develop present moment awareness while you're standing in place.
Compassion Meditation

Compassion Meditation

2022-02-1408:10

Learn to cultivate the quality of compassion — both for yourself and for others.
Moving Meditation

Moving Meditation

2022-02-0702:34

This episode gives you instructions on how to practice a meditation exercise while you're walking. You can practice this most anywhere and anytime.
Meditation with Sound

Meditation with Sound

2022-01-3107:21

Learn to focus your attention on the present moment using sound as your anchor.
This guided meditation helps you develop present moment awareness by noticing the space between the "STUFF" that arises in your mind.
Managing Distractions

Managing Distractions

2022-01-1709:18

Learn to manage the distractions in your mind by labeling each one. The episode starts with a short talk. The guided practice begins at 04:22.
The ABCs of Meditation

The ABCs of Meditation

2022-01-1003:12

In this short talk, you'll learn about the importance of bringing Acceptance, Balance, and Compassion to your meditation practice.
Counting Meditation

Counting Meditation

2022-01-0305:29

Learn how to shift your attention to the present moment by a process of counting as you breathe.
Learn to free yourself from negative thought patterns.
Peace Meditation

Peace Meditation

2021-12-2008:25

This meditation teaches you to cultivate a feeling of peacefulness within.
Body Scan Exercise

Body Scan Exercise

2021-12-1309:58

Learn to release tension by becoming aware of your body.
Cultivating Compassion

Cultivating Compassion

2021-12-0608:10

Learn how to cultivate the qualities of compassion with this guided meditation.
Mind & Body

Mind & Body

2021-11-2906:04

Become aware of the present moment by focusing on the connection between mind and body.
Practice "not knowing" to cultivate present moment awareness.
Practicing Gratitude

Practicing Gratitude

2021-11-1509:16

This meditation helps you cultivate the qualities of love and gratitude.
Learn to shift from negative thinking to positive thinking.
Learn to develop comfort with the unknown.
Learn how to anchor your attention with a word or a phrase (also called a mantra) to help you develop present moment awareness.
Standing Meditation

Standing Meditation

2021-10-1803:33

This short meditation helps you develop present moment awareness by focusing on how your body feels while you're standing.
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