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

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.

Hafiz & Tired of Speaking Sweetly

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

02-26
02:42

The 8 Acceptances

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

01-24
10:14

The Radiance Sutras Meditation

Yukti Verses 54

01-22
05:40

Bhavana Meditation

In this practice we will call to mind qualities of life we wish to be infused with. Inspired by my teacher Dr. Lorin Roche.

01-20
10:24

Wild Geese by Mary Oliver

Wild Geese by Mary Oliver

01-19
01:11

So Hum Meditation

Mantra meditation that begins with Insight Verses 157-159 from The Radiance Sutras

01-18
12:38

Black: The Colour of The Dark

pages 92-94 of John O Donohue’s book The Invisible Embrace Beauty

01-17
09:27

At The End of The Day: A Mirror of Questions

At The End of The Day: A Mirror of Questions is from John O’Donohue’s To Bless the Space Between Us

12-12
03:23

Things I Need To Hear Right Now

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.

11-19
04:01

Morning-A Gentle Vinyasa Flow

Synchronizing movement with breath.

11-17
57:10

Some Days, One Pose Is Enough

In this episode, I break down a few yoga poses, remind you to connect with your breath & read a peace quote.♡

11-15
08:18

Wound Becomes Portal Meditation

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.

11-12
11:16

The Journey by Mary Oliver

Struggle, strength and transformation

11-09
01:21

Restorative Practice

Guided restorative shapes.

04-17
17:20

A passage from The Book of Awakening.

Mark Nepo is a poet and spiritual teacher. This excerpt is from his NY times #1 best seller The Book of Awakening.

04-14
01:24

I Happened To Be Standing by Mary Oliver

Listening to poetry can be meditative and healing. Here I share one of my favorite Mary Oliver poems.

04-14
01:42

Hurricane by Mary Oliver

Listening to poetry can be meditative and healing. Here I share one of my favorite Mary Oliver poems.

04-13
01:00

Listening Meditation

Listen inside and out. Create calm and focus.

04-13
06:50

Yoga Nidra

A 10 minute yoga nidra practice.

03-21
10:20

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