Clear and Calm

We all wish to be free from suffering, so if we can develop a sense of compassion within, we can offer more kindness to the world around us. The Tibetan Buddhist practice of Lamrim is one way that can help us find that compassion, here I share a Tibetan Buddhist mantra meditation to help us release negativity and share more peace and positivity with the world.

There are many benefits to practicing meditation, from helping us feel calmer and more relaxed to lowering blood pressure. Here I share not only the improvements to our health and wellbeing, but also the type of meditation that can help in our daily life, finishing with a short guided zen practice.

At a time when many of us are experiencing challenging emotions, fears and anxiety, I share some guidance from some well known Zen teachers including Thich Nhat Hahn, Jon Kabat-Zinn and my teacher Julian Daizan Skinner. Each have their own way of guiding us through our difficult feelings, so why not take a moment and let them guide you through.

Taking time in nature can calm and relax us, so why not take a moment to connect with nature through your senses. In this episode I guide you through a nature based visualisation to help you relax and unwind.

We can develop our imagination and creativity through practicing visualisation in meditation. In this episode I share some meditations and offer some ways to improve your visualisation practice so that you can increase feelings of peace and calm.

Meditation can be a way to look after our physical body, take care of our health and heal from the stresses of everyday life. In this episode there are two parts as I share different practices to help you look after your health. Take a moment to ground and relax, as I guide you through two helpful methods.

Transforming negative thoughts and feelings can be healing both in meditation and daily life. This episode explores how negative experiences can hold us back, but so can holding on to positive ones, with practice we can release, heal and transform our experiences.

Meditation is not about clearing or emptying our mind, it is actually about finding a space within, in this talk I share more on finding this space and guide you through some simple meditation practices.

Subtle body exercises are movements that connect us with our internal energy systems, for balance, harmony and wellbeing. They help us to connect with kundalini energy, bringing unity to body and mind. 

Find out how conscious relaxation can be a step towards meditation and let me guide you through a relaxation practice to help you get started. Lay down, listen and relax.

What is stopping you diving into the pool of meditation? In Tibetan Buddhist meditation there are the 5 hindrances and it may be one of these that is holding you back. Have a listen and see if you recognise these within yourself.

Discover how 'riding the dragon' can lead to a calmer, clearer state of mind. Learn how, as we make friends with our challenges, we can cope more easily with life.

Mantras can be used to calm and settle the mind, to bring focus, peace and healing, so listen to some examples to get you started and try for yourself. 

When we start our meditation journey it can be helpful to create a calming space for ourselves, so why not create this space as I guide you through a simple meditation practice.

How do we find our way to a clear and calm state of mind? With meditation we can overcome the challenges of life and find our way to freedom.

We can discover the blue sky like nature of mind, right behind the clouds of our thoughts and worries, it's right there waiting for us.

Introducing you to this 'Clear and Calm' podcast, where we will explore the blue sky nature of our mind - clear, calm and aware.