Mindful 180

Mindful 180

93 episodes

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.

Podcasts

Announcement

Published: Feb. 28, 2022, 9:15 p.m.
Duration: 22 seconds

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Moving Meditation

Published: Feb. 7, 2022, 11:25 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds

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Meditation with Sound

Published: Jan. 31, 2022, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 21 seconds

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The Space Between Thoughts

Published: Jan. 24, 2022, 9 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 26 seconds

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Managing Distractions

Published: Jan. 17, 2022, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 18 seconds

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The ABCs of Meditation

Published: Jan. 10, 2022, 9:30 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 12 seconds

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Counting Meditation

Published: Jan. 3, 2022, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 29 seconds

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Cultivating Positive Thoughts

Published: Dec. 27, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds

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Peace Meditation

Published: Dec. 20, 2021, 9:15 p.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 25 seconds

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Body Scan Exercise

Published: Dec. 13, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 58 seconds

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Mind & Body

Published: Nov. 29, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 4 seconds

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Not Knowing is Most Intimate

Published: Nov. 22, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 29 seconds

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Practicing Gratitude

Published: Nov. 15, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 16 seconds

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Shifting to Positive Thinking

Published: Nov. 8, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds

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The Practice of "Not Knowing"

Published: Nov. 1, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 59 seconds

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Meditating with a Word or Phrase

Published: Oct. 25, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 40 seconds

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Standing Meditation

Published: Oct. 18, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 33 seconds

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Learn to Relax

Published: Oct. 11, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 55 seconds

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Air & Gravity

Published: Oct. 4, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 1 second

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Breath Awareness Instructions

Published: Sept. 27, 2021, 9:15 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 8 seconds

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87 Surfing the Waves

Published: Sept. 20, 2021, 9:30 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 57 seconds

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Surfing the Waves

Published: Sept. 20, 2021, 9:30 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 57 seconds

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Stone Meditation

Published: Aug. 30, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 17 seconds

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Twenty-Five Breath Meditation

Published: Aug. 23, 2021, 10 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 19 seconds

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Body Scan

Published: Aug. 9, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 58 seconds

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Giving & Receiving

Published: Aug. 2, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 28 seconds

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Focus on Your Breath & Broaden Your Awareness

Published: July 26, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 30 seconds

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Breath Meditation

Published: July 5, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 9 seconds

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Meditation Is Not About Stopping Thoughts

Published: June 28, 2021, 9:30 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 15 seconds

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Energizing and Soothing

Published: June 21, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 17 seconds

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Connecting with the Sun

Published: June 14, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 11 minutes

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Back to the Present

Published: June 7, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 26 seconds

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STUFF

Published: May 31, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 46 seconds

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Calm & Centered

Published: May 24, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 18 seconds

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Positive Thought Practice

Published: May 17, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 31 seconds

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Meditation with a Word or Phrase II

Published: May 10, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 17 seconds

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Awakening & Surrendering Meditation

Published: May 3, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 9 seconds

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Imagining Peace Meditation

Published: April 26, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 25 seconds

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Stone Meditation II

Published: April 19, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 23 seconds

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Compassion Meditation

Published: April 12, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 10 seconds

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Gratitude Practice

Published: April 5, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 16 seconds

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Meditation on Not Knowing

Published: March 29, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 59 seconds

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Stone Meditation I

Published: March 22, 2021, 10 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 17 seconds

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Sound Meditation

Published: March 15, 2021, 10 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 21 seconds

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Walking Meditation

Published: March 8, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 2 minutes 34 seconds

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Meditation on Spaciousness

Published: March 1, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 26 seconds

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Labeling Meditation

Published: Feb. 22, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 18 seconds

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Meditation with a Word or Phrase

Published: Feb. 15, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 40 seconds

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Continued Breath Awareness Instructions

Published: Feb. 8, 2021, 9:15 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 8 seconds

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Basic Breath Awareness Meditation

Published: Feb. 1, 2021, 8:30 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 9 seconds

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Counting With the Breath

Published: Jan. 25, 2021, 9:50 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 29 seconds

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Standing Body Awareness

Published: Jan. 18, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 33 seconds

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Meditation

Published: Jan. 11, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 55 seconds

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Body Scan Meditation

Published: Jan. 4, 2021, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 57 seconds

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New Year's Greeting 2021

Published: Dec. 28, 2020, 8:45 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute 16 seconds

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Relaxed & Alert

Published: Dec. 21, 2020, 9:30 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 36 seconds

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Relax Into the Here & Now

Published: Dec. 14, 2020, 9:30 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 59 seconds

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Replenishing Your Energy

Published: Dec. 7, 2020, 9:30 a.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 9 seconds

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Relax and Release

Published: Nov. 30, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 5 seconds

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Breathing Tension Out

Published: Nov. 23, 2020, 9:15 a.m.
Duration: 9 minutes 24 seconds

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Conscious Breathing

Published: Nov. 16, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 36 seconds

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Finding Common Ground

Published: Nov. 9, 2020, 7:45 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 32 seconds

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Being Comfortable with Uncertainty

Published: Nov. 2, 2020, 5:15 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 51 seconds

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Settled in Unsettled Times

Published: Oct. 26, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 50 seconds

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Mindful Vision

Published: Oct. 19, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 34 seconds

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Noticing Your Stories

Published: Oct. 12, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 42 seconds

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Autumn Reflection

Published: Oct. 5, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 44 seconds

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Broadening Your Awareness

Published: Sept. 28, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 29 seconds

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Mindful Eating

Published: Sept. 21, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 5 seconds

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Meditation on Natural Rhythms

Published: Sept. 14, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 35 seconds

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An Attitude of Gratitude

Published: Sept. 7, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 33 seconds

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Cultivating Compassion

Published: Aug. 31, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 32 seconds

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Accepting What Is

Published: Aug. 24, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 26 seconds

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Grounded in the Present Moment

Published: Aug. 17, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 51 seconds

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A Walk in the Park

Published: Aug. 10, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 34 seconds

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Resting Attention in the Here & Now

Published: Aug. 3, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 15 seconds

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The Space Between

Published: July 27, 2020, 10:45 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 57 seconds

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Our True Home

Published: July 20, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 36 seconds

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The Present Moment

Published: July 13, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 54 seconds

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Safe & Secure

Published: July 6, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 39 seconds

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Everything Changes

Published: June 29, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 48 seconds

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Energizing Your Body

Published: June 22, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 7 seconds

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Here & Now

Published: June 15, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 43 seconds

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Imagine Peace

Published: June 8, 2020, 9:45 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 21 seconds

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Walking the Labyrinth's Path

Published: June 1, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 57 seconds

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Cultivating Connectedness

Published: May 25, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 55 seconds

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Directing the Wandering Mind

Published: May 18, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 32 seconds

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Filling & Emptying

Published: May 11, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 34 seconds

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Training the Mind

Published: May 4, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 4 seconds

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Shifting Attention

Published: April 27, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 25 seconds

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Pandemic Response - Five Steps to Stay Present

Published: April 20, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 27 seconds

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A Quiet Place

Published: April 13, 2020, 10:15 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 48 seconds

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Peaceful & Well

Published: April 6, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 36 seconds

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Counting Breath Meditation

Published: March 30, 2020, 10:15 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 48 seconds

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Awareness in the Present Moment

Published: March 23, 2020, 10:15 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 15 seconds

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Staying Present with the Unknown

Published: March 16, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 6 minutes 38 seconds

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Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Published: March 9, 2020, 10:45 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 45 seconds

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From Drive to Neutral

Published: March 2, 2020, 10:15 p.m.
Duration: 7 minutes 8 seconds

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Practicing with an anchor

Published: Feb. 24, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 25 seconds

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A Focus on Sound

Published: Feb. 17, 2020, 10 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 45 seconds

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Releasing Judgments

Published: Feb. 10, 2020, 10:15 p.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 55 seconds

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Simple Breath Meditation

Published: Feb. 3, 2020, 10:33 p.m.
Duration: 4 minutes 36 seconds

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Welcome to Mindful 180!

Published: Feb. 3, 2020, 9:51 p.m.
Duration: 3 minutes 19 seconds

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